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Commitment Month Preaching Series
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A hymn written by Van de Venter and Weeden and sung by followers of Jesus across the centuries, declares:
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
I surrender all, I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour, I surrender all.
In the words of Paul the apostle to followers of Jesus in Philippi, and read by Jesus’ followers across the millenia, Paul exhorts, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Phil 1:27). Is this worthy manner possible?
In our October Commitment Month, we explore what it means to surrender “All to Jesus”. I encourage us all to pray to God as we read ahead in a Letter to the Philippians, receiving it as a letter to our church today.
Some questions I have faced as I read this letter, and I hope we shall join in asking of ourselves at Figtree Anglican Church, are:
- What does Excellence look like in my life?
- What must change in my perception to see Everything as belonging to Jesus?
- What heart surgery do I need God to do in me so I long to share Jesus with Everyone?
- How can I lift my Engagement for Jesus?
- How may I loosen my grip on temporal things to have a lasting impact in Eternity?
Five weeks, five questions for our Sunday sermon series accompanied by studies in Phiippians, to explore and enjoy during our devotional time or LifeGroups in the week.
By God’s grace, let’s bear in mind how, “in our relationships with one another, we are to have the mind of Christ Jesus,” (Phil 2:5).
Robin Kinstead
Senior Minister
Figtree Anglican Church
To read a letter from the FAC Lead Team and Parish Council about Commitment Month, please click on the button below.
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Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night.
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Registrations for Ignite 2024 are open! The week-long camp for our youth community will run from the 15-21 January at the Youthworks site in the Shoalhaven. To grab the earlybird discount you need to register by the 31 October. For more information or to register, click on the button below.
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The Ignite 2024 team is also deeply thankful for the support they have received from our church through Gift Day earlier this year. The team is still seeking to raise an additional $5000 to help sponsor both youth, leaders, and support team members who otherwise would not be able to go to Ignite. If you would like to support the ministry in this way, click on the button below. All the details you need to know can be found on the Ignite page on our church website, under the Events tab.
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Six weeks starting Sunday, 15 October
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We’re running a Christianity Explored course for young adults, starting next month. Christianity Explored is designed for anybody who wants to find out about Christianity or rediscover their faith. Through reading passages from Mark's Gospel, videos and discussion, the course is a chance to understand what the Bible says about life and God. The course comprises of six sessions across six consecutive Sundays, commencing on 15 October. Each session will start at 4:15pm. For more information, contact Langdon Stewart at langdon.stewart@myfac.org.au or chat to him after church.
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Five weeks starting Friday, 3 November
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Anglicare will be running an Introductory Pastoral Care Course at FAC throughout November. Bookings are open and if you are interested in doing the course, we encourage you to register now. The course will run for five consecutive Fridays, beginning on 3 November. Each day starts at 9am and runs until 2:30pm. Normal cost of the course is $300 ($150 concession), however a special discounted rate of $80 is available for FAC members. For more information and to register, click the button below.
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This Sunday, 1 October, is a significant day of celebration for Chinese people, with it being the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. At Figtree Anglican Church, the day will take on added significance, as we use the occasion to launch a new Mandarin-speaking fellowship. Click on the button below to read a letter from our Senior Minister, Robin Kinstead, about this exciting new initiative.
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For many years, God has been answering our prayer to raise up workers for his plentiful harvest. One of the ways he has done this is through the 410 Intern program at Figtree Anglican. The Intern program is suitable for any age and is designed to grow disciple-making disciples who will be equipped to take further steps in ministry and assist in discerning how they are to be sent deeper into the mission of Jesus. Internships run for two years, include the opportunity for theological study, and the chance to explore and equip in a ministry area you are passionate about! If there is a ministry FAC is involved in and you would like to explore it, we would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about interning at FAC, email connect@myfac.org.au for an information pack. The ministry team would love to join you in exploring God’s calling for your next season.
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Operation Christmas Child
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For many years now, the people of FAC have been generous supporters of Operation Christmas Child, a compassion ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Once again, we have the opportunity to be involved in this remarkable project. You can pick up a shoebox, ready for packing, at the Welcome Desk straight out the back doors of the auditorium after any of our Sunday services, or you can collect one from the church office during business hours. There’s also the opportunity to pack a shoebox online. For more information about the project click on the More Info button below.
Please note: The donation for shipping has increased from $10.00 to $12.50.
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October is our bi-annual month for bringing Bush Church Aid (BCA) money boxes in for counting. Money boxes can be brought in to the church office during the week, or handed in at the Welcome Desk on a Sunday. Donations collected support the work of Bush Church Aid to churches in remote and regional Australia.
Alternatively, you can now donate directly to BCA via the link below.
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Mission Partner - Lighthouse Evangelical Church, Vietnam - Church for the Deaf
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Pray for Pastor Thuan and Esther and the Lighthouse Evangelical Church as they seek to plant a church for the deaf in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Pray for work opportunities for deaf people. After the COVID pandemic, there are less work opportunities for the deaf in the city. As a result, they may be requested to go back to their home towns.
Pray for outreach work: there is monthly game time to attract the deaf to church and weekly visits to deaf people who are contacted through local authorities. Pray that God would work and show Himself through these evangelism efforts.
Pray for the raising up of key leaders to be ready for the launch of the church.
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Join members of FAC for a 15-minute time of prayer at midday on Mondays each week, as we bring local, national, and international events before our Sovereign Lord.
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Click the buttons below to let us know if you have prayer or feedback to share with us, if you'd like to join a LifeGroup or sign up to serve here at FAC.
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Join us this Sunday for worship, prayer and teaching onsite and online.
Our 8am onsite service is a traditional Anglican Prayer Book Service featuring hymns and regular communion, followed by fellowship over morning tea.
Our 9:30 Mt Kembla church service features classic Anglican Morning Prayer (communion once a month) in our historically significant branch church, followed by a friendly morning tea in the church grounds.
Our 10am onsite service is a family-friendly service featuring contemporary music, engaging teaching and children's programs that run alongside the service.
Our 6pm onsite service has a strong focus on bringing depth to the faith of youth and young adults, and is a space for people to learn about the gospel in vibrant and dynamic ways.
Our live-streamed services are available online on Figtree TV on YouTube. Steamed service can be watched live at 8am and 10am or are available to be watched later.
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GIVING DETAILS AT FIGTREE ANGLICAN
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It is a privilege for Christians to be financial partners in the work of promoting the name of Jesus. It is part of our spiritual act of worship. Regular giving to FAC enables the ongoing ministry and mission of our church to continue and grow. You can give online by clicking the button below. Alternatively, you can call the church office on 4272 1322, or give by direct debit at the account details below:
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WESTPAC—Figtree Anglican Church
BSB: 032 686 Acc: 141209
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“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
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Address: 4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree, NSW, 2525
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