NO. 215 A sunrise at Bondi Beach Epping Church 11TH APRIL 2013 Newsletter WELCOME Welcome to Epping Church s Newsletter! The next few weeks are an exciting time for Epping Church, both in terms of opportunity and potential. We have the opportunity to actively participate in a number of outreach ventures, with the potential to not only share our wonderful message, but also to connect and grow in Christ personally. You ll see what we mean later in this newsletter, but we encourage you to take an active part. We urge you all to continue to support and get involved in our series The Last Empire. More information will be provided soon. If you have any enquires, talk to Pastor Przybylko. If there is any information or images you would like to share in future editions, please email it to Alvin or Stephanie at the addresses below: ajing@eppingsda.org.au. stephcyee@yahoo.com This newsletter can also be downloaded on our website: http://www.eppingsda.org.au
This Sabbath at Epping 13th April The speaker this week: Pastor Michael Worker Elder in charge: Vanessa Yee Offering: World Mission Budget Last Sabbath at Epping 6th April Last Sabbath was Epping s Praise and Thanksgiving- Testimony Day. Below is just a quick summary of the service. It was a special day with the dedication of Calista Lee. Congratulations to proud parents Rainy and Josh Lee! There were many special items, scripture readings and testimonies. It was a spiritual and blessed sabbath. Thank you Pastor Daniel for coordinating such a fantastic service.
PATHFINDERS From Uncle Henry: Hello Pathfinders, You guys did a great job with the serving and demo and back kitchen. You know that it was all done in 15 minutes! Just awesome team work!! Thanks for everything!! What do you think, should we work on the cooking and baking honours next? (think food...) We will see you in May for our next meeting. Have a great holiday with term break, You all deserve it. Aunty Belle and I will be seeing some old friends in Malaysia and then our nephew in Japan. For those completing Bible study we will have our study probably second week in May, if you aren't too busy making something for Mother's day. I'll get in touch with you all late April. Best regards, Henry Tung
Special Prayer Requests Please pray for Bob as he continues to battle against his illness. Please remember Ken, the boys and their families in your prayers. Please remember Jeanette Ashcroft, her sister Lucy and family in your prayers. Please remember Dean Ashcroft and his family in your prayers The success of the personal ministries coming up at Epping PERSONAL MINISTRIES Vegetarian Cooking Classes: Hi Everyone, It was great to see the hall full for our 2nd Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration Sabbath afternoon with 60 people attending, including 30 visitors. This has been an excellent attendance with many visitors commenting on how warm and friendly the church members were. Thank you to the chefs Henry and Belle, assisted by the pathfinders, and Frances for providing such an entertaining, professional and tasteful demonstration. The feedback was positive. A big thank you to all the youth, members and PM team who helped with serving the food and setting up. Looking forward to The Last Empire series starting May 3. Feel free to personally invite and bring atleast 1 person along. Please continue to pray for success from all our outreach programs. God Bless Rod
Inspire: Inspire is coming up from Thursday 25th April - Sunday 28th April. For more information, contact the personal ministries team. Please note that the 'pp - per person' INSPIRE rates for accommodation are inclusive of meals. Some have had questions about this. Get your application in ASAP. The workshop timetable is listed below: The Last Empire: Below are the dates for the Last Empire for Epping Church. Friday, 3 May at 7:15pm "The Emperors Dream" (Daniel 2 prophecy - from Daniel's day to the end of the world) Saturday, 4 May at 4:15pm "Meltdown of the Empire" (Signs of the End that Jesus spoke about) Sunday, 5 May at 4:15pm "Who will be the Final Emperor" (Messianic Prophecies proving Christ from the Old Testament) Tuesday, 7 May at 7:15pm "Good Emperor Bad Empire" (Great Controversy between Good & Evil - Why so much suffering?) After that the meetings will only be on Fridays (7:15pm) / Sabbath (4:15pm) / Tuesday (7:15pm)... until June 1. 27 PRESENTERS - 27 VENUES ACROSS SYDNEY ACROSS SYDNEY 1300 527 836 FREE Ever wondered if there is real hope for the future? Will this world ever find peace? Will the current world Empires, as we know them, survive? Discover real answers found in the ancient mysteries of prophecy & amazing revelations of lost civilizations. See www.lastempire.com.au or call 1300 527 836 for more details. Ever wondered if there is real hope for the future? Will this world ever find peace? Will the current world Empires, as we know them, survive? Discover real answers found in the ancient mysteries of prophecy & amazing revelations of lost civilizations. FREE FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING YOUR NEAREST VENUE AND BOOKING YOUR FREE SEAT FREE CALL: 1300 527 836 OR REGISTER ON LINE BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT 27 PRESENTERS - 27 VENUES
Beyond DVDS: We need some help to deliver 'Beyond' DVD's in the Epping area over the next few months. See Rod if you would like to volunteer EPPING MISSION PROJECT From%Belle: Our%ICC%fundraising%amount%is%now%$21,640.)Congratula3ons)to)everyone)on)a)great)fundraising)effort)to)date. I've%enclosed%the%revised%brochure%which%I%adapted%from%the%ICC%website%=%they%have%provided%us%our%own%link.% Epping Church Mission Project 2012-13 Our Goal Our goal as a church is to raise $30,000 to support International Children s Care Sri Lanka. About ICC Sri Lanka In a major initiative to help the project community become self-sufficient, additional land has been cleared for farming. Pumps and tanks will be installed to give year-round water for cash crops and food for the community; a chicken breeding project is being established; brick-making machinery is being re-commissioned and set up for a commercial brick-making operation; a sewing project is being re-started to employ poor single mothers from the community who will make school uniforms and other garments for sale in nearby markets. A commercial centre with bakery, pharmacy, produce market, garment manufacturing, and a micro-finance office is proposed for a development on the main road through the village. A partnership agreement with a nearby private college with agricultural land that is surplus to their needs is being negotiated. ICC Australia will fundraise for the development of this land with mutual benefit for the village community and the school. This will not only provide affordable produce but will utilise up to date methods of cultivation and land care and provide substantial employment opportunities for farm labourers in the surrounding villages. Additional housing for the community is proposed to expand the capacity of the centre and in particular to rehabilitate girls who have been victims of abuse. These young ladies will be able to access vocational training opportunities and find employment in the newly established commercial centre. How You Can Help If you would like to support this community development initiative through the Epping Project, please click on the link below and complete the payment form. 1. Donate Online at http://www.iccaustralia.org.au/support/epping.html 2. Cash Donations of $2 or more are Tax Deductible. Email: belletung@gmail.com Please provide full address, email and phone number along with your payment and you will receive an immediate acknowledgment of your donation by email and a tax deductible receipt within 5 or 6 working days.
To)make)a)dona3on,)fill)in)the)form)below: How to Make a Donation 1 Online: http://www.iccaustralia.org.au/support/epping.html Click on the TAKE ACTION button and complete the payment form. You will receive an immediate acknowledgment of your donation by email and a Tax Deductible Receipt mailed to your postal address within 5 working days. 2 Credit Card - please use the Credit Card Donation Form below Fax: (02) 9987-1920 Mailing Address: International Children s Care Australia PO Box 2087 Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635 Suite 205, 16 Hunter Street HORNSBY NSW 2077 Credit Card Donation Form Name on Card Amount $ Credit Card No CVV Expiry Date Card Type Visa Mastercard Amex Signature Telephone No Please write name here if it is different from the Credit Card Holder and the address you would like your receipt mailed to. Name Street Suburb State Date Mobile Post Code Thank you for your generosity!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS Board meeting will be on after church lunch tomorrow (13th April) We will have Communion Service next Sabbath (20th April). The week after that, the church will be closed during the INSPIRE 2013 weekend (25/04 to 28/04). Then the following Friday, May 3 The Last Empire series begins at 7:15pm at Epping Church. There are regional meetings coming up with Dr Derek Morris, the week leading up to INSPIRE. Locations best for Epping Church are: >> Tuesday April 23, 7:30pm at CONCORD Church: Cnr Patterson & Flavelle Streets, Concord >> Wednesday April 24, 7:30pm at KELLYVILLE CHURCH: Spurway Drive, Baulkham Hills PHOTO OF THE WEEK THOUGHT OF THE WEEK In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. - Matt 5:16