NEWS

LifeWay,

Where do I even begin to put into words my thanks for the incredible adventure that we have shared for the last 18 years. This has been a community that has stretched me, challenged me, grown me and prepared me for this next chapter of what God has called me to do. I did think that I would be here for the rest of my ministry…but God has other plans. But it is you the people here that have made LifeWay what it is; to see generations of families that I have married, baptised, stepped up to Communion and sat in homes and hospitals with has been such a blessing to me. To experience your Kingdom generosity, your missional heart, and your (mostly) adventurous spirit to “have a go” has been a gift that brought glory to God. Thank you for letting me be a part of that. May the Gospel of Jesus always be front and centre of what inspires your discipleship, your mission and your worship. I look forward to seeing what the next instalment is of what God has in store for you all. My prayers will remain with you...that God would prepare your hearts for what he has for you next and continue to give you a heart of faith to go where he calls you to go.

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Mark

The newest edition of your favourite devotion series has arrived with a fresh look!

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 as you take time-out and allow God to equip you for the full life.

[Oder your copy for $26.95 at shopACR.com.au](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702711/Time-Out-For-The-Full-Life/pd.php)

LifeWay has the opportunity to partner with ALWS for exciting new refugee settlement program.

LifeWay Wollongong have returned to:

1/8 Kenny Street, Wollongong

We would love you to come and visit. Join us for worship 10.30am each Sunday.

This search-and-find activity book will help kids get to know the Bible in a fun and engaging way.

You've heard of Disney World; now welcome to Bible World!

This search-and-find book visualises various Bible genres as a series of lands in a theme park with detailed, fun and colourful Where's Wally-style illustrations.

As children explore these Bible "lands", they'll discover for themselves the way Scripture has been collected and organised from Genesis to Revelation. They will also see the main theme that runs throughout the BibleGods promise of a rescuing King and its fulfilment in Jesus Christ.

Explanations of the different Bible genres are included, as well as specific Bible heroes and events for children to spot. It's a fun and engaging way for kids to learn more about the Bible.

Written by Mike Nappa, award-winning children's author, and best-selling creator of many books for families. His highlight reel includes several VeggieTales comics, the Bibleman Bible Storybook and the Gold Medallion-nominated Family Nights Tool Chest series. Illustrated by Emiliano Migliardo.

[Available at www.shopACR.com.au for $23.99](https://www.shopacr.com.au/P702664/Welcome-to-BibleWorld/pd.php)

The Table has always been a great ministry opportunity. Read the Gospel of Luke especially and you will see that Jesus met, healed and transformed many lives around the table.

Around a table, we have unhurried time.

Around a table, we get to know people deeper

Around a table, we make new friends.

Around a table, we reveal the presence of Christ.

OUR VISION 2030 BEYOND LIMITS CHALLENGE FOR 2024

600 Table Moments hosted by LifeWay members.

600 moments to live his love, share his hope and grow in his grace together.

That is 2-3 invitations for every member.

This is not about doing anything extra from what you do already! It’s simply being intentional in those Table Moments.

- Think about those neighbours or work colleagues that you could get to know better.

- Invite them for a meal.

- Share stories as you do over a meal – how do you meet, what brought you to this suburb.

- Pray – maybe just ask the Lord’s blessing over your meal with a table grace…or before they leave just ask if there is anything you can pray for them, or simply offer this prayer. Dear Jesus, thank you for bringing ______here today. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know them. Watch over and bless them in the coming week. Amen. It is that simple.

- Take a photo (if it is appropriate) or simply fill in a Table Moment card at each centre as we build a wall of Table moments to pray over and ask God to use for his purposes.

May God bless the Table Moments you share in 2024!

"Sam Chen helps all of us to not be "that guy" so we can point people to the person of Jesus. Sam has taken a heavy topic and made it into a breezy read that will inform, amuse and inspire." - Abdu Murray⁠

Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelise, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.

Drawing from over two decades of experience as an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, Chan explains why personal evangelism feels so awkward today. And utilising recent insights from communication theory, cross-cultural ministry, and apologetics, he helps you build confidence in sharing your faith, and teaches you how to evangelise your friends and family in socially appropriate ways.

There is so much happening across LifeWay! As momentum picks up, we want to deliberately, as a community across our sites, cover the ministry in prayer. So would you join us every day at 10:10am in saying out Vision2030 prayer?

God, prepare our hearts for what you have for us next, and give us a heart of faith to go where you call us to go. Amen.

Set your phone alarm with a special ring to remind you to bring before God the Vision 2030 pathway he has called us to. Prayer cards for you to keep handy are available at each LifeWay site.