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April 9th, 2012
? The Alpha Course
An opportunity to explore the meaning of life.
is Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
“Alpha makes Christianity relevant to modern life.”
Come and enjoy a free Dinner at the introductory session with no obligation to continue.
Monday, 21 May 2012 , 7-9pm
at St Peters Anglican Church 53 Deegan Drive, Goonellabah
more information about a typical course
January 31st, 2012
St Pete’s Goonellabah Weekend Away -
Camp Drew Lennox Head
Commencing Friday 24 Feb 6.00pm wityh dinner
Ending Saturday28 Feb at 10.00am.
Heaps of free time with lots of opportunities to grow in our friendships, Bible talks and small group discussions.
All meals included, but please bring a plate to share for morning tea.
Cost: Adults $70, Family $250, Day visitor $25
more info? contact Perko ph 0448878448 email markperkins88@gmail.com
January 22nd, 2012
Young Leaders in Training 2012
On the way to Lit2012 in training. Danielle Scott, Kenneth McDonald, Jordigan Clapham, Blayd Reid, Joe Harris, David Hatchman, Caleb Harris, Rebecca Weir.
On the train heading back to the airport, to fly home after an AWESOME week at LiT2012!
January 8th, 2012
The Baptism of Our Lord
Today we look at the Baptism of Repentance that was performed by John the Baptiser, and the Holy Spirit Baptism that has come through our Lord Jesus Christ. John was a remarkable man and a great preacher, who knew how to draw a crowd, and always stood up for the truth. He performed a Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and many were coming to him to be Baptised. He said “That one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thongs of his sandals.” This one was Jesus. The almighty Son of God, the incarnate God in the flesh. Jesus was sinless, and himself had no need to be baptised because he had nothing to repent of. And yet He was baptised by John to identify with the sins of humanity. As he came up out of the water, a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” This Jesus, offers us “Baptism in the Spirit”, a True cleansing of our sin made possible through his sacrifice of himself on the cross! May all of us here today be true followers of Jesus, recipients of his Holy Spirit, and inheritors of eternal life!
Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11
January 5th, 2012
Lismore Anglicans Bulletin
No services at Dunoon and Wyrallah during January.
Ministry Centre will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January.
Op Shop, Goonellabah will re-open on Monday 9th January.
Parish Council MeetingTuesday 7th February 7.00pm
Parish AGMSunday 26th February 11.30am
Reports to the office by Sunday 12th February
 Lyndon Mulholland
Lyndon will commence duties on 15th January.
A photo of Lyndon Anna & Jack, plus a short biography are at the rear of St. Andrew’s.
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Be Still and Know that I am God
A warm invitation is extended to all Cursillistas and interested parishioners to join the regional Ultreya at Tweed Heads.
Saturday 28th January
9.30 for 10.00am start (NSW time)
St. Cuthbert’s, cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads
BYO Lunch Carpool operating—info Wendy Kilroy 6621 2615
Little Brothers of St. Francis
Christmas newsletter; copies at rear of St. Andrew’s. Please pray for the Brothers, as they pray for us.
Jacaranda Bowls Slow Auction
Highest bid so far $50
Written bids through offertory or to the office.
Education for Ministry (EfM)
Ministry can be anywhere, any time, to anyone.
EfM gives us skills to express our faith in words and actions. In a safe group environment we share our faith journeys and reflect on issues from our studies, our ministries and our lives. The whole EfM programme takes four years to complete: students enrol for one year at a time.
Would you like to join us in our exploration?
Our EfM group will start again in February 2012, meeting weekly during term time. Note that there is an enrolment fee.
For further details contact Cathy Ridd on 6622 3597.
 Help fill the ‘Act for Peace’ Christmas Bowl
Act for Peace empowers war-torn communities to reduce poverty, protect refugees and prevent further conflict. Australians who support Act for Peace’s Christmas Bowl appeal in 2011 will be helping to provide quality doctors and health workers in Kohistan, Pakistan, promote greater awareness of the importance of health care and hygiene and help women access the pre- and post-natal care they need.
The appeal begins 20th November and runs until 8th January.
You can contribute by using the Christmas Bowl envelopes (put in the offertory or send direct to Act for Peace); by any envelope marked ‘Christmas Bowl’ and placed in the offertory; or via a retiring offertory which will be available at some St. Andrew’s services.
Sunday Journal
Gospel Comments; Scripture Insights; Sunday Readings with ideas for reflection.
November—January $12.50
Please contact Ministry Centre if you would like a Journal 6621 3200
Provincial Mission Convention
Canberra January 26-29 2012
Keynote Speaker Canon Phil Potter
See notice at rear of St. Andrew’s.
For further info ring Mary on 6642 4122
Aussie Sunday Lunch - 2012
You are invited to participate in the Aussie Sunday Lunch program in 2012 by hosting 2 new international students for lunch. The dates of the lunch in 2012 are Sunday 26 February and Sunday 17 June. You might like to volunteer for one or both of these days. (More hosts are needed for February than June.) More information is available from your church office and further details will be available in early February.
(The Aussie Sunday Lunch is organized as part of Chaplaincy services by Robert Lingard – Ph 0407 203 390, chaplaincy@scu.edu.au )
Lismore Anglicans Bulletin
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December 22nd, 2011
The Real Heart of Christmas!
Welcome to Church this Christmas!
The real heart of Christmas is Jesus, and it’s great to have you with us to celebrate the birth of Jesus our Saviour around 2000 years ago!
We’ve read a lot in the paper about ‘Lismore; Come to the Heart’! It’s a great advertising campaign, encouraging customers to support the Businesses in the CBD by returning to the heart of the town!
For followers of Jesus, Christmas is all about coming to the Real Heart! It’s all about returning to the heart of Christmas; Jesus’ birth, which shows how much God loves us! Just as some people have been enticed away great shopping in the CBD, some people have been enticed away from following Jesus to lesser things, when Jesus is the best! Jesus is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and He became a human being to enable us to become friends with God. He died on a cross and rose from the dead to make this possible. What a loving heart God has for all of us!
So thank you for celebrating with us, the heart of Christmas; the Greatest Gift of all – Jesus!
From Rev. Mark & Trisha Harris, the staff, and all of the ‘Lismore Anglicans’; we wish you and your families a truly Happy Christmas and new year!
December 3rd, 2011
Thanks to the Lismore Parish, St Peters Goonellabah has been undergoing a renovation.
The curtain at the front has improved the acoustics, the pews have all been sold and 100 chairs have now arrived. We believe this alteration will make the church more usable as the space is now more flexible.
We are looking forward to a new era at St Peters as each of us see’s God’s Word grow in us, and we see God’s love and power reach the people of Goonellabah.
December 2nd, 2011
Combined Carols evening at Goonellabah
Sunday 11 December at Church of Christ, Rous Rd. Goonellabah
BBQ from 5.30pm, Carols fat 6.00pm
There will be no 6.30pm gathering at St Peter’s on Sunday 11th December.
November 9th, 2011
Men’s breakfast
 $5+ donation to Prostate Cancer Research
Saturday 26th November 7.30am at St. Peter’s, 53 Deegan Drive, Goonellabah.
RSVP call Philip Gosper 0431 091613
Movember
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Men grow a ‘mo’ or sponsor someone who does.
October 13th, 2011
GOOD NEWS FOR GOONELLABAH!
Contrary to current trends this church is not closing down!
Lismore Anglicans will launch a new evening gathering at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 53 Deegan Drive, Goonellabah.
“We’re excited to be able to offer an opportunity for Church to meet on a Sundays evening in Goonellabah, which is something lacking at the moment” said Rev. Mark Harris
The informal family-centred gathering is aimed at the young and the young at heart, with children’s activities and a live band.
“A vital part of the program is inspired teaching of God’s word” said Rev. Alan Shaw.
“We normally meet Sundays from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm with a yummy supper afterwards” he said.
The official launch will be from 4.30pm Sunday 23rd October with fun family games and activities, jumping castle and sausage sizzle.
Children are especially welcome and their needs are catered for.
“Church attendance generally is in decline across Australia” said Mark.
“But we are growing and we plan to reach the Goonellabah community with our new family-centred gathering.”
Information contact Rev. Mark or Rev. Alan on 66213200.
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