Announcements
Newcomers Welcome Lunch
Sunday 11th March 12:30pm onwards @ Kirkplace
We are really excited that you are coming along to Kirkplace. Please come and join us for LUNCH at Kirkplace after service, so we can get to know you a bit better and welcome you officially to our church! We would love it if you could please bring a dish to share.
RSVP to Fayette Fung: fayette.fung@kirkplace.org.au or 0402 395 829 or in person
KirkGroups have begun!
If you missed out on finding and filling out a flyer to join a KirkGroup, then please click here.
Fill in your details and select which KirkGroup you'd like to join, or confirm to be in (if it hasn't changed from last year).
This year, Duncan Andrews will be taking lead of the Kirkgroups ministry, so if you have any questions or would simply like to find out more, please contact him by emailing duncan.andrews@kirkplace.org.au
Most KirkGroups have already started (usually Wednesdays at 7:30pm), so would be great if we could get your responses soon.
PTC Study Tour to Turkey and Greece
(24 Nov-11 Dec 2012)
Join us as we follow the steps of Paul to places such as Ephesus, Corinth, Colossae, Athens, Philippi and Berea. Grow in your understanding of the context of the book of Revelation as we visit each of the sites of the 7 churches and the island of Patmos where this book was penned. Stand amidst well-preserved archaeological sites and imagine what it was like. Allow the Bible to come to life as you deepen your understanding of its context.
An Information Evening will be help at PTC Sydney (77 Shaftesbury Road, Burwood) at 730pm on 3 April, 2012.
For more information, chat to Murray Smith or click here for detailed itinerary.
To register your interest for the tour, email Susan Finlay
Parking on Sundays
We've recently been informed that car parking on Sundays may get a little bit more difficult. The TAFE car park that was made available to the Greek Orthodox church is now closing its gates on Sundays and so there will be more cars about. Please do factor this into your timing in future Sundays - it may be a good time to check out what's on offer for Breakfast at Kirkplace!
Options for car parking include: Derby St car park; surrounding streets of Kirkplace; commuter car parks on Railway Parade, Railway St and Station St; or for those of us who are able, leaving the car at home and walking to church!
The morning tea and service director roster needs your help!
If you’re interested in serving Kirkplace on the morning tea roster or as a service director, please register your interest on the care & communication card or at the Information Hub. Those who volunteer only the morning tea roster have a budget to purchase food with and will need to set up and pack away the tables. Service directors will receive full training – so don’t feel daunted!
Kirksocial Gathering
Beth Social and I would like to invite anyone who might be interested in joining us on a Friday night at 6.30pm. The venue may change so if anyone is interested it would be best to send me an email. At the moment we are gathering at the Banksia Pub for dinner and fellowship. Anyone is welcome.
We would also like to make it a form of outreach to non believers, friends and family. A non threatening environment for them to see that although we are a 'peculiar' people we are still people and very approachable. :)
My contact details are Sally Hall: sallychall@optusnet.com.au and Beth is better contacted by mobile 0413 155 670
Announcement from the Pastor
Pastor Steve Chong made an important announcement to the members of the Kirkplace community - you can read his announcement here.
Please also have a listen to his challenging sermon which followed.
Pianists needed!
Trevor Hodge is seeking capable pianist/s to join the band. If you think you have what it takes to serve in the music team or have any queries please speak to Trevor trevor.hodge@kirkplace.org.au
Groundwork
We're planning to do two terms of groundwork this year (terms 1 and 3).
Term 1
Topic: Reading God's Story
Dates: 6 weeks from Feb 5
Teacher: Murray
Vision: the big-picture of the bible (Genesis to Revelation), and some practical stuff on how to read the Bible for all its worth. Hopefully a good refresher for people who've done something like this before, and especially helpful for those (I think quite a few at Kirkplace) who've never been introduced to the big picture of the Bible through NextGen or NTE or whatever.
Term 3
Topic: Gospel living
Dates: 9 weeks from July 22
Teacher: Dan Au
Vision: a challenging intro the basics of living as a Christian. Again, hopefully a good refresher and challenge for everyone, but especially helpful for newer Christians.
More info: speak to Murray Smith
Explore Romans at the PTC
Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most loved books of the New Testament. It's rich vision of God's love for us in Jesus has been transforming lives for centuries. That's why in Semester 1, 2012, the Presbyterian Theological Centre will be offering Romans as an easily accessible evening class. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy 12 evenings exploring the riches of God's word.
Dates: 6-9pm, 7 February - 20 March and 24 April - 29 May
Lecturer: Murray Smith
Credit: This subject can be studied as part of several awards, or just for its own sake (audit). People who take this unit will be well placed to join the next PTC Study Tour, 'In the footsteps of Paul' (Turkey and Greece) in Semester 2, 2012.
More info: speak to Murray Smith or Allister Lum Mow, or call the PTC office on 9744 1977
We’d love you to help!
If you’re interested in serving Kirkplace on one of the rosters, please register your interest on the care and communication card or at the Information Hub. A training day is being organised for late September/early October so put it in the diary – more details to come. Please also feel free to visit The Information Hub for further information about any of these announcements.
Roster Reminder
Please check Planning Center Online for roster arrangements