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Current series | D̶Y̶S̶FUNCTIONAL

Everyone knows what dysfunction looks like, especially in other people and their families. It’s so easy to spot and such a great source of gossip.

But what does healthy functionality really look like in my life? What could it feel like? How much better would life be if we all functioned in healthy ways more often?

Life together may look more like a celebration than disappointment with ourselves and discomfort with others. Heaviness and discontent may be replaced with a lightness of being and contentment in all things. Come with us as as we ditch the ‘dys’ and embrace God’s healthy functionality for families, marriages, relationships and communities.

OUR SERVICE TIMES & LOCATIONS

56 Norfolk Rd, Epping NSW 2121

9.30am

11.15am (Chinese)

48 Blackall St, Broadmeadow NSW

9.30am

15 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500

10.30am


43-45 Griffiths Street, Oak Flats (Oak Flats Senior Citizens Centre)

8.30am

12 Cascade Ave, Glenmore Park NSW 2745

Last Sunday each month, 5pm BBQ church

YouTube Live, streamed from Epping

9.30am (AEST)

Check out our store, Australian Christian Resources

for Christian resources that will enrich your personal faith journey and equip you for the ministry God is calling you to! 

OUR STORY FEATURED PRODUCTS

Books for your faith journey

News 24 August, 2023

Fair dinkum encouragement

Four top-selling books by Australian author Ian 'Watto' Watson. Watto's books bring powerful, yet easy to read messages aimed at men.

"I've never seen anyone go backwards with encouragement. I want to encourage you to get fair dinkum and live a joyful life!" - Ian 'Watto' Watson

Every Bloke's a Champion

Champion Blokes 'shed' their shame

Champion blokes learn to love

Can we talk?

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News 24 August, 2023

A great read at a great price

Alan Hirsch is convinced that the inherited formulas for growing the Body of Christ do not work anymore. And rather than relying on slightly revised solutions from the past, he sees a vision of the future growth of the church coming about by harnessing the power of the early church, which grew from as few as 25,000 adherents in AD 100 to up to 20 million in AD 310. Such incredible growth is also being experienced today in the church in China and other parts of the world. How do they do it? The Forgotten Ways explores the concept of Apostolic Genius as a way to understand what caused the church to expand at various times in history, interpreting it for use in our own time and place. From the theological underpinnings to the practical application, Hirsch takes the reader through this dynamic mixture of passion, prayer, and incarnational practice to rediscover the dormant potential of the modern church in the West.

The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating Apolostolic Movements

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News 24 August, 2023

Discover freedom

“You’re free!” Releasing words, indeed. Through The Freedom Journey, you’ll be taken on a venture from whatever enslaves you, into a life of freedom and opportunity, all via the wilderness. In this place of restoration, not desolation, you’ll identify the renewed mindsets the Holy Spirit will grow in you. Restored, and propelled forward, you’ll discover that freedom is not so much a place, as a way of being and relating, living in the absolute security that you’re incredibly loved. Loved and loving, you get to soar and lead others into freedom as well.

A passionate speaker, preacher, Bible teacher and now author, who was a church planter and pastor for 25 years. Peter now spends his time helping others know the power of God's love for themselves, their families and communities. Check out all four inspiring titles:

The Freedom Journey - Discovering Grace Through the Wilderness

Spirited

Suddenly

Favoured

The Wonder

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NEWS & EVENTS ...

21 September, 2023

A fresh sermon series begins soon

Joy, joy joy down in my heart…Where? That’s the question isn’t it. So much of this life can be described as struggle and suffering. We wait for circumstances to change so we can have some relief but it rarely comes soon enough and never seems to stay. We forget how to laugh and celebrate, we experience the distancing of friendships and the increase of isolation and loneliness. What if joy was a choice and it could be experienced it in any moment of any situation? What if joy had the capacity to establish resilience, strengthen character, and the power to build us into communities? St. Paul in his letter to the Philippians invites us to embrace the pandemic of joy that is highly contagious and leads to an abiding joy that is in our hearts to stay.

Begins Sunday 1st October 2023.

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21 September, 2023

Oak Flats worship location returns

Worship services at Oak Flats will be returning to the Oak Flats Senior Citizens Centre at 43-45 Griffiths Street, Oak Flats, from this Sunday 24th September. All are welcome to join them there at 8:30am as they gather for worship.

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21 September, 2023

LCA Voice referendum discussion guide

The LCA college of bishops has prepared a paper exploring some of the issues surrounding the upcoming referendum on the indigenous voice to parliament.

If you’d like to access it as you decide how you will vote you can download it from here:

https://www.lca.org.au/bishops-release-voice-referendum-discussion-guide/

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COMING UP ...

29 October, 2023 @ 5:00 PM

BBQ Church at Westside

Come experience community where you can

BE REAL

BE KNOWN

MEET OTHERS

and

EAT GREAT BBQ!

Last Sunday of the month, 5pm

at 12 Cascade Ave, Glenmore Park NSW

It's free and you're invited!

Contact Brocky 0411 705 942

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8 December, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

North Epping Carols SAVE THE DATE

The much loved carols event is on again this year!

Friday 8 December 2023 at Epping Oval

Can you volunteer to help out this year? From building the stage to running food stalls, there's a job for everyone. Contact Mark Simpfendorfer form more info: [email protected]

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New opportunity to meet up

Did you know there are over 16 churches in the Carlingford/Epping area alone! Wouldn't it be great to meet together as one and get to know some local Christians in the area?

You and your family are invited to join us at a new event beginning this month

LOCAL CHURCHES MEETUP

Sunday 24th September from 11.30am

at Carlingford High School.

There'll be outdoor games, and a sausage sizzle (for gold coin donation - cash or card). Proceeds will go towards a local community charity (TBA). Bring a picnic blanket and some snacks and get ready to make some new friends!

See Calvin or Jess Simpfendorfer for more info.

Directions on where we will meet:

- Navigate to Carlingford High School

- Driveway is on North Rocks Road, next to the lights between Bardia Rd and McMullen Ave

- Drive in and follow the driveway left

- Park in any available space

- Meetup is down the hill from the parking area

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Today's verse & thought to ponder ...

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HEBREWS 10:24-25

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the day approaching.

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