NEWS

Our annual pie drive fundraiser is on again!

Price lists/order forms are available at the front desk at the Newcastle church

Orders and Payments due by Friday 8th June

Payment details and order forms can be given to Theresa Warren or Kerri Wegener

Orders to be collected from LifeWay Newcastle, 48 Blackall St, Broadmeadow from 1pm on Friday 27th June. Speak to Kerri or Theresa if you need to organise alternative collection arrangements.

Funds raised to go to the ‘fix the front fund’ at Newcastle.

100 points… proof of identity. It matters that the picture matches the reality. As followers of the risen Jesus, our lives are to match the new reality of death’s defeat and Christ’s victory in us.

Does yours? Are you who you say you are? Could you be identified as a follower of Jesus? Do your daily choices show that his way is your way?

Join us as we get a much needed IDENTITY CHECK, where we learn to follow Jesus, led by the Spirit into his likeness, so that the world around us can experience his new life for itself.

Is God calling you to join in the next Cambodia Mission Trip for 8-21 January 2026?

Learn more and register your interest via the application package available as a PDF here.

Applications are due no later than 11th May 2025.

For more information contact Mark Schultz: phone/text 0408 337 140 or via email to [email protected].

This unique sculptural candle, crafter in the shape of a cross features the word 'Blessed' delicately embossed. A beautiful piece to display in your home this Easter or all year round as a reminder of God's abundant blessings.

- Size: 8cm wide (at cross piece) and stands 15cm high.

- Individually hand crafted in small batches by our friends at Candles by Lily in Sydney Australia.

- Made from unscented natural soy wax with a pure cotton wick.

- Due to the handmade nature, each candle may have slight imperfections or variations in colour.

- A popular choice for a baby welcoming celebration, baptism, christening or wedding favour. Ask us about bulk pricing for large orders.

Please note: Sculptural candles are designed to be decorative pieces, however, should you choose to burn them, please be aware that they will drip. Make sure to use a stable, heat-resistant surface underneath such as a plate or tray to catch the melted wax. Due to non-traditional shapes, the candle may not fully burn to the end.

[Available now - $14.95](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P502452/Blessed-Cross-Candle/pd.php)

This lovely new cake topper featuring the words God Bless with a cross symbol will make the perfect addition to your Easter baking and celebrations! Suitable for a variety of special occasion cakes, from birthdays to weddings to graduations and more.

- Size: 77mm w x 53mm high. Stick 118 mm.

- Pearl white colour.

- Designed and made in Australia, exclusively for ACR.

- Non-toxic, made from PLA filament derived from renewable resources.

[Available now - $14.95](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P502458/Cake-Topper--God-Bless/pd.php)

Kids can enjoy some new additions to this popular range of activity and board books this Easter.

'The Friend who forgives' series points children to Jesus, the friend who forgave Peter and who will forgive them too—again and again and again. In so doing, it also introduces young children to the events of the first Easter.

[Colouring and Activity Book - $8.99](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702721/The-Friend-Who-Forgives%3A-Colouring-and-Activity-Book/pd.php) - 32 pages of colouring, puzzles, mazes and activities for 4-8 year olds

[Board Book - $14.95](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702759/The-Friend-Who-Forgives-Board-Book/pd.php) - 16-page board book for toddlers with simple sentences and stunning illustrations.

Introducing a beautiful range of organic swaddles and burp cloths! Made of GOTS* certified 100% organic cotton that is both eco-conscious and gentle on baby's skin, every item is pre-washed, breathable, extra versatile, and ultra soft, becoming even softer with each use and washing. These black and white designs feature verses from scripture or a lovely kiss & hug pattern. Research shows that high-contrast, black and white patterns enhance baby's vision and stimulate brain development.

Available at [shopACR.com.au](https://www.shopacr.com.au/Burlap/sf/pl.php) - make a lovely gift!

Celebrate the awesome, life-changing events of Easter with this family Lenten devotional.

These easy-to-lead devotions include a passage to read together, questions to think about, an explanation and a prayer. There are also age-appropriate application questions, with some for younger children and some for older children, as well as journalling space so that family members can write or draw their own response to what God has shown them.

So why not set aside a little time each day in the run-up to Easter with this inspiring and innovative resource to celebrate what Jesus has done for us?

Available at [shopACR.com.au](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702760/A-Jesus-Easter%3A-Explore-God%27s-Amazing-Rescue-Plan/pd.php) - $18.95