CFF warmly invites you to a celebration dinner, in honour of those who shine the Light of Christ in a world desperately in need of His love and redemption. This is an opportunity to raise awareness of our ministry of advocacy and aid for Christians in crisis. This is also an opportunity to partner in our work with embassies and government, aimed at preventing human rights violations in Australia and overseas. Our keynote speaker is Dr Daniel Shayesteh. Daniel was raised as an Iranian Muslim who converted to Christianity. He is the founder of Exodus From Darkness ministry. To find out more about CFF, please visit our websites below:
Cost $60
For more information check out their website here
Come and join us a night of fun, fellowship, handball and board games.
Enjoy some delicious Japanese inspired food with Mike
Guest Speaker: Greg Clifford
Saturday 9th August
6pm
Cost $15
Saturday 20th September
6pm
Cost $25
Join us to hear from Daniel Shayesteh.
A challenge and outreach for men only - ages 15+
Rex (aka Dick) & Johanna de Koning, from the Netherlands. We are 70 and 69 years of age. We are parents of 6 children and grandparents of 8. We have been missionaries to Thailand for over 35 years. We have officially retired from the Mission, but are still quite active in the LEAF Foundation that we began together in 2012. The LEAF Foundation, (abbreviation of Life Encounter A Foundation) was established under the umbrella of the C&MA in Thailand.
The LEAF Foundation focuses on providing coaching, micro loans and practical help for less privileged youth and families.
Our previous work existed mainly of giving counseling to couples and individuals. We started a counseling clinic in 2001 and it has grown to become a business recently. Our daughter and son in law are running the business now. Johanna still supervises the counselors. The organization can be found here www.NCSBKK.com
ALMA Marriage Encounter was another project we began and led for 17 years in Thailand. We helped to start it in Indonesia as well. Thousands of couples have benefited from ME Weekends and Marriage Builder Groups.
We have experience in leading workshops and seminars in topics regarding marriage, interpersonal skills, communication and many other topics.
Our mission is to enhance the life of families and individuals by various means. Driven by the love of God for His people.
OCC Craft Day
Saturday 30 August
9.00am to 12.30pm
Fellowship is a highlight of the day so please join us to help sew bags and stuff toys for Operation Christmas Child. Bring your machine, feel free to come and help with the non sewing tasks or bring your own craft project. Lorraine has kindly agreed to cut out and provide instructions for some of her beautiful dresses so come and learn a new skill. A delicious Morning Tea will be provided. Contact Tracey or Ann if you have any queries.
Ladies, join us for afternoon tea at the National Arboretum
Saturday 25th October
2pm
Follow the link to RSVP
Join us as we celebrate all that God has done for us during the year. Following the baptism service there will be a picnic at The Cotter. Find us near the children's playground. BYO Picnic food, chairs and blankets.
On Thursday 23rd October there will be a senior's picnic outing to Ben and Helen's place near Tarago. If you hold a senior's card, are retired, and would like a road trip, simply bring a packed lunch and arrive at the church by: 9:15am for a 9:30am departure.
A minibus will take you there and back. Drinks and snacks will be provided for you. Seats are limited so you must book in. Register by following the link on the left
Please note: 20 people only - priority will be given to those who didn't make it last time.
As part of Celebration Sunday we will be holding a baptism service following the morning worship at The Cotter.
If you are considering baptism please see Pastor Ben or Pastor Andrew.