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Ask people what Christmas means, and you’ll get a different answer every time.

Christmas is presents. Christmas is family. Christmas is decorating. Christmas is carols. Christmas is cricket.

...the list is endless.

But what is Christmas really?

Jesus may be the reason for the season, but what does His birth truly mean for us and for our world today?

Join us as we strip away the busyness to rediscover what CHRISTMAS IS.

It takes plenty of volunteers to pull off an event like the North Epping Carols. Can you help out?

Please take a look at the sign up sheet - [CLICK HERE](https://signup.com/go/KBBqggV) - to see where you might be able to help on the night - a practical way that you can help share the good news of Jesus with the wider community.

The LifeWay 2025 Book of Reports is now available. Click on the PDF attachment to view online or pick up a printed copy at church.

Join us for the AGM after worship on Sunday 23rd November.

Please note some service time changes for that day:

- Combined English & Chinese service at Epping at 9.30am

- Combined Oak Flats & Wollongong service at 1/8 Kenny St Wollongong, 10am.

A selection of short meditations for each day of the year, from Australian writers, including pastors and other faith-filled servants of Jesus.

Drawing illustrations from every day life, the writers thoughts are relatable, Christ-centred, and point readers back to the full life he promises in his name. Included is the bible reading for the day, a featured verse, a faith-talk question, and a prayer. Perfect for individuals, families, or groups.

May you be blessed by a daily hint of heaven as you take time out in His presence.

[AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702771/Time-Out-For-A-Hint-Of-Heaven-_dash_-Devotions-for-a-Year/pd.php) from Australian Christian Resources.

If you'd like to collect your copy from Church, please write which LifeWay location you'd like to collect from in the delivery details and select 'Store Pickup' during the checkout process.

The popular Australian Christian Diary makes your 2026 planning easy, with all the same great features as past editions including daily bible verses that match the church lectionary, plus all Australian public and school holidays, and major and minor church festivals. Its small size (93mm W x 168mm H) makes it ideal to slip into a pocket or handbag for easy usability.

This edition features the same sustainable cover as last year (no plastic!).

[AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702777/The+Australian+Christian+Diary+2026/pd.php) from Australian Christian Resources.

If you'd like to collect your copy from Church, please write which LifeWay location you'd like to collect from in the delivery details and select 'Store Pickup' during the checkout process.

We all know there are countless reasons to thank and praise God — but how often do we pause to truly do it? Join us for our 10,000 Reasons series as we take time to slow down, refocus our hearts, and remember the many ways God is at work in our lives. As we thank him for the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with eternal hope, we’re reminded that there are indeed ten thousand reasons — and more — to praise God every day.

This four part series begins Sunday 2 November.

A life-changing gift that inspires hope…empowers individuals…transforms families and communities!

The Cambodia Education & Support appeal is on again this year. You can help sponsor one of 9 students in part or full to go to school, or provide a bike for a young person in the village to go to school. Our goal for the students is $7,500 and $1200 for the bikes (10 are needed at $120 AUD ea).

LifeWay, thank you for your generosity! Our goal for the bikes has been reached. All further donations will go towards the student education fund. Tally as of 20 Nov is at $4340.

You can read about the students via the PDF attachment here.

Donations can be made via our online giving platform at [www.lifeway.net.au/give](https://lifeway.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=03de953239718819ee47d2e27&id=9d30788fb2&e=324a3efc72)

Or via Direct Debit: Account Name: LifeWay Special Purpose | BSB: 704-942 | Account No: 100907415 | Reference: Education or Bike (depending on what you would like to support)

Thank you for your generosity. From small things, great things can happen.

What will I wear? What’s for dinner? Are we there yet? We all have questions. Some are simple. But others have no easy answer ... Does my life have purpose? Why does God allow suffering? Does God even exist?

Join us for SINCE YOU ASKED as we explore some of the world’s most-searched questions about God, life, and the Christian faith. We’ll discover not only how we can respond, but how the answers we find can deepen our own faith and bring hope to those around us.