We are busy planning a time of renewal, challenge, fun, community building, inspiration all the while under the banner of God’s Love for all.
Please consider coming and adding to the event with your unique personality and gifts.
AWOL recommences 13th February at 11:00am
Robert Thompson and team are hard at work planning a line-up of Australian and International speakers for AWOL 2022. We look forward to you worshiping with us starting on the 13th February at 11:00am. This year AWOL will occur on the second Sunday of every month. Click here for links etc. >>Online Ministries
2023 is 100 years Tiona Reunion Camp
SAVE THE DATE: December 2023
Did you know that the first Tiona Reunion Camp was held on 23-31 December 1923?
So plan to be at the Centenary Camp in December 2023, less than two years away. More info to come soon.
(The photo shows people arriving at one of the early camps in the 1920s).
CPlus @ WPH Easter Retreat
Have Your Say About The Draft National Plan To End Gender-based Violence 2022-32!
Global Challenges Series begins for 2022
Kids Camp at Kallara
When: 10th-13th of April 2022
Where: Kallara Conference Centre 332 Boundary Hill Rd Boho South VIC
Grades 2 to 6.
Cost: $180 for the first child and $155 for siblings
Contact Children’s Minister, Kass Unger, with questions or inquires kunger@cofchrist.com.au
Jnr C+ Camp - rego open!
When: 20th-23rd of April 2022
Where: Kallara Conference Centre 332 Boundary Hill Rd Boho South VIC
As Community Plus hasn’t been able to have a camp for a number of years (boo Covid) there are many that haven’t had the chance to experience the Community Plus or C+ community. Jnr C+ Camp is intended to start developing relationships, connect with each other and with God and become familiar with the expectations and the space so that October weeklong doesn’t feel too overwhelming. Program designed for high school grades 7-10.
Any questions or inquires contact Kass (kunger@cofchrist.com.au ) or Alicia (aturner@cofchrist.com.au)
In the holiday mood?
The next Tiona Reunion Camp will be held from 27 December 2022 to 2 January 2023, subject to COVID conditions.
Registration is FREE & essential and scheduled to open on 28 December 2021.
Find out more, and register here: https://www.cofchrist.com.au/nexttrc
Praying for all Creation
We're taking a break to get ready for the New Year ahead
We wish you peace, joy & love, always but especially at this time of year.
Mission Centre Office will be closed from 5pm on Thursday the 23rd of December, re-opening Monday 10th of January 2022.
Merry Christmas from the Australia Mission Centre Staff Team
Pause and catch up on Christmas
Take a moment to pause and listen to a special Christmas message from Ben Smith.
Online Christmas Worships
International Christmas Worship Watch Now
Australia Wide Christmas Worship Watch Now
Lisa Yen The Hope of Christmas
Wendy Ballard The Joy of Christmas
Ben Smith What is at the Heart of Christmas
Australia Herald
Youth & Kids! Ministries from around Australia. Read More
December Christmas Herald, with shared memories of Christmas. Read More
Dates Announced for 2022 Victoria Family Camp
11 - 14 March 2022
Register now: https://bit.ly/VICFAMILYCAMP
For more information contact Kass Unger or Alicia Turner:
kunger@cofchrist.com.au/ 0450 015 277
aturner@cofchrist.com.au/ 0411 848 707
Don't miss the articles in these editions!
Read the whole edition by clicking on the image below, or go to the Australia Herald section of the website to select a story to read; one-by-one, as you have the time or inclination.
AWOL Advent Service 7pm (AEDT), Sunday 12th December
Make sure you take note of the time change in next week's AWOL Christmas service on Sunday the 12th December at 7pm AEDT, you might also like to plan to attend the International Christmas Worship; either following AWOL on the Sunday, or early Monday morning. AWOL Advent Worship Zoom Link.
More details on the International Christmas Worship, here.
AWOL will resume on Sunday 13 February 2022
Final International Speaker Series for 2021
Join West Pennant Hills congregation and Apostle Mareva Arnaud THIS Sunday, 5th December, at 10am AEDT
Your invitation to join in Congregational Worships and Activities - Online
Get Connected!
Joy to the World
Christmas Memories
Tinsel and lights - Christmas Pudding and custard - Laughter, friends and family - Silent Night, Holy Night - Christ is born!
What images come to mind when you think of Christmas? What music or food or feelings are invoked? Think of what inspires you at Christmas time? What moves you? What do you love? What brings you Joy? What brings you Peace? Is there a particular memory you have of a past Christmas?
As a way to spread Christmas Cheer this coming season we invite you to take a moment to recall a past Christmas Memory or family tradition. Then write your Christmas Memories down and send them to me abonnefin@cofchrist.com.au by 5th December so I can include your contribution in our December Herald edition. Your words can be as little as a paragraph or two or a whole story. Photos are welcome also.
Think of this as your Christmas Card to our community.
“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past,
courage for the present, hope for the future.” Agnes M Pahro