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Join us for our Holy Week sermon series: CROSSROAD CHOICES

Which way do we go? What do we do now? How do I know that’s the right thing? Despite the technologies & algorithms designed to make our decisions easier & our options clearer; we still have to choose…to make a decision…to pick a course of action. This week Jesus also chose: to enter Jerusalem amid a cheering mob, to share a last meal with his followers, to sacrifice his life, to redeem you from death & devastation. His choices were all made in accord with the Father’s intent to restore what sin & death had stolen, to reveal his mercy & grace, to redeem sinful humanity, to rescue you for joy & life with him forever.

 

We stand at our own crossroads, and we have to choose: a life wholly immersed in the gift of life in Jesus or one consumed by our own desires…a life generously & expansively released for the sake of others or one made smaller in the pursuit of self. Join us at the crossroad where the choice is made…for you.

Palm Sunday 2nd April

SYDNEY | Epping 9.30am & Chinese 11.15am

NEWCASTLE | Broadmeadow 9.30am

ILLAWARRA | Oak Flats 8.30am & Wollongong 10.30am

LIVESTREAM | YouTube Live 9.30am (AEDST)

Check out our store, ACR

for Christian resources that will enrich your personal faith journey and equip you for the ministry God is calling you to! 

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Some great resources to enrich your faith

News 28 April, 2022

Faith, Hope, Love Candles

Hand poured by our talented friends at Alabaster Jar Collective and designed in-house by ACR, these gorgeous candles are a great way to display a message of FAITH, HOPE and LOVE in your home, plus they smell divine! Perfumed with botanically based, Australian made oil fragrances - no nasties.⁠⁠

See the range HERE.

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News 2 December, 2022

New Time Out devotion book

The newest edition of your favourite devotion book series Time Out is here!

ORDER HERE

A selection of short meditations for each day of the year, from pastors, pastor's wives, Church planters, and other servants of the church. The writers thoughts are life-related, and then connect you back to Jesus. Included is the bible reading for the day, their featured verse, a faith-talk question, and a prayer. Perfect for individuals, families or groups.

May you be blessed as you reflect each day with Christ's hands holding you.

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News 3 November, 2022

The Biodegradable Communion Cup

In response to the single-use plastic ban legislation and rollout across Australia, ACR have teamed up with BioPak, Australia’s leading sustainable packaging company to produce 'The Biodegradable Communion Cup'. It's a world first Certified Home Compostable Communion Cup!

These new cups are a simple way that churches can care for Gods creation and take a practical step towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Manufactured exclusively for ACR by BioPak. Read about the journey here.

Available to pre-order now. Stock arriving November 2022.

There are many benefits to choosing The Biodegradable Communion Cup!

- 100% Plant based made from bagasse (sugar cane pulp)

- Certified Home and Industrially Compostable

- Zero carbon footprint

- Fits standard communion trays, both metal and wooden.

- Australian designed to world standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, AS5810, AS4736, EN13432)

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NEWS & EVENTS ...

23 March, 2023

Holy Week Service Times

Join us this Holy Week in person or online.

P A L M S U N D A Y

Epping & Livestream 9.30am | Epping Chinese 11.15am | Newcastle 9.30am | Illawarra Wollongong 10.30am | Illawarra Oak Flats 8.30am (meeting at Old Tongarra Museum, Russell St, Albion Park - opposite Woolworths)

M A U N D Y T H U R S D A Y

Epping (Chinese combined) & Livestream 7.30pm | Newcastle 7pm | Illawarra Wollongong 6pm | Illawarra Oak Flats online 7.30pm

G O O D F R I D A Y

Epping (Chinese combined) & Livestream 9.30am | Newcastle 9.30am | Illawarra Wollongong 10.30am | Illawarra Oak Flats 8.30am (meeting at Old Tongarra Museum, Russell St, Albion Park - opposite Woolworths)

E A S T E R S U N D A Y

Epping & Livestream 9.30am | Epping Chinese 11.15am | Newcastle 9.30am | Illawarra Wollongong 10.30am | Illawarra Oak Flats 8.30am (meeting at Old Tongarra Museum, Russell St, Albion Park - opposite Woolworths)

Epping – please note there is NO DAWN SERVICE this year on Easter Sunday. You are still welcome to come from 9am and have a coffee/tea and hot cross bun before service and an Easter Egg Hunt following the service.

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23 February, 2023

Will you take up the LIFE Challenge?

The Good News of Jesus Christ changes everything – it gives us purpose, direction, significance and a vision for our life that is simply amazing. Jesus sends us out to ‘share his hope with all’ that they too may experience the life-transforming grace of Jesus Christ who calls us into a personal relationship with him as we journey along life’s way. That’s where you come in!

This Lent, you're invited to re-commit to the

LIFE Challenge

The LIFE challenge is a personal evangelism strategy which recognises that people come to Jesus, one life at a time. Every day you mix and interact with people who don’t yet know the life that Jesus gives. Let God lead you down the road, as he led Philip to the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40), to get alongside someone who is looking for ‘Good News’ in their life. It may be a work colleague, someone you see every day; it could be a family that you socialise with. So pray for your workplaces, your friends, the people you see day by day to see where God is leading you.

Listen prayerfully

Listen prayerfully in the conversations that you have with that person. What are their hurts, their fears, their struggles? Where do they need help to keep their life balanced? As you hear those needs, pray for those needs/concerns/joys that come up promptings’ that we sense in our hearts and minds. Pray for your work places, your social gatherings that God would lead you to the person or family.

Invest personally

Jesus says, ‘I send you.’ God in his wisdom invites each one of us to partner in his work and invest our time, our effort into the lives of the person or family that need to know the love of Jesus Christ. So set aside time, invite them around for a meal, share life together and see what God does as you get to know the person on a deeper level.

Form relationship

This is a journey, So be in it for the long haul. People don’t care what you know until they know you care. Be a part of their lives, invite them to share your family moments. Support them in difficult times, Laugh with them in the happy times. Watch the friendship grow! Invite other friends from Church around for a meal so your new friends get to meet other Church people. Research shows that 90-95% of people come to know Jesus Christ through family or friends.

Extend invitation

When the time is right, extend an invitation to them to join your LifeGroup or invite the family to Kids Church or the Family Fun Day we hold. Then as you sense the Spirit’s prompting, extend an invitation to join you for worship. God’s grace is overwhelming and his promises is that whenever is Word goes out, it won’t return empty (Isaiah 55:11).

Who is God calling you to LIVE, SHARE and GROW his love with this year?

Grab your card from one of the LifeWay worship centres. Keep it in your wallet, on your fridge, in your car and think about how God may be using you to bring a L.I.F.E. that never ends.

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2 February, 2023

Online LifeGroup - All Welcome

All are welcome to join an online LifeGroup, hosted by Pastor David Schuppan.

Mondays, 1pm-2.30pm (AESDT) via Zoom.

Email Pastor David if you'd like to be added to the mailing list to receive the login details.

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2 December, 2022

New Time Out devotion book

The newest edition of your favourite devotion book series Time Out is here!

ORDER HERE

A selection of short meditations for each day of the year, from pastors, pastor's wives, Church planters, and other servants of the church. The writers thoughts are life-related, and then connect you back to Jesus. Included is the bible reading for the day, their featured verse, a faith-talk question, and a prayer. Perfect for individuals, families or groups.

May you be blessed as you reflect each day with Christ's hands holding you.

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3 November, 2022

The Biodegradable Communion Cup

In response to the single-use plastic ban legislation and rollout across Australia, ACR have teamed up with BioPak, Australia’s leading sustainable packaging company to produce 'The Biodegradable Communion Cup'. It's a world first Certified Home Compostable Communion Cup!

These new cups are a simple way that churches can care for Gods creation and take a practical step towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Manufactured exclusively for ACR by BioPak. Read about the journey here.

Available to pre-order now. Stock arriving November 2022.

There are many benefits to choosing The Biodegradable Communion Cup!

- 100% Plant based made from bagasse (sugar cane pulp)

- Certified Home and Industrially Compostable

- Zero carbon footprint

- Fits standard communion trays, both metal and wooden.

- Australian designed to world standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, AS5810, AS4736, EN13432)

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6 October, 2022

NEW GIVE ONLINE CARDS

Do you give online but still wish you could physically place something on the offering plate to demonstrate your act of giving to the Lord? Then grab one of our “I give online” cards as you come in the door at each centre for worship and place on the offering plate as it is passed on. It’s also a great way to model giving to your children.

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COMING UP ...

2 April, 2023 @ 1:00 PM

LifeWay Bushwalkers - APRIL

Join the bushwalkers for a short walk on Sunday 2nd April, doing the Blue Gum walk in Hornsby:

- 4km / 2.5hr loop from Rosemead Rd picnic area

- optional extra 20min each way from/to Hornsby train station

- Grade 3 (moderate)

- Meet at Hornsby station (western exit) at 1pm, or Rosemead picnic area at 1.30pm

See PDF attachment for more info.

Please let John know if you plan to attend and where you will meet up with the group: [email protected]

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8 April, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

Better Blokes Family Outing

Families, you're invited to come along and be a part of the 25th Australian Street Rod Nationals, held over the Easter weekend of 2023 in the beautiful Hawkesbury Region of Sydney. You can soak up the sounds and atmosphere while enjoying viewing the vehicles on display and moving around the venue as they cruise the Showground. Trade stands and product displays, food stalls, live bands, rides and more will be available. Special guest Matt Murray from Iron Trap Garage from Pennsylvania USA.

Tickets available HERE - $25 ea (kids up to 14 are free).

Meet at the Simpfendorfer’s at 9am and we can pool cars. Contact Mark Simpf ([email protected]) for more information or if you'd like him to organise a ticket for you.

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9 April, 2023 @ 5:50 AM

Son rise - Dawn at Hill 60

Join us for

SON RISE - Dawn at Hill 60

Military Rd, Port Kembla NSW

Easter Sunday 9th April

Gather at 5.50am

Worship our Risen Lord as the sun comes up, followed by aBYO BBQ breakfast.

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29 April, 2023 @ 10:00 AM

LifeWay Newcastle Working Bee

Save the date for the upcoming working bee at LifeWay Newcastle.

Saturday 29th April from 10am.

We will be preparing for the new recording space to be set up. More details soon!

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30 April, 2023 @ 5:00 PM

BBQ Church at Westside

Come experience community where you can

BE REAL

BE KNOWN

MEET OTHERS

and

EAT GREAT BBQ!

Last Sunday of the month, 5pm

at 12 Cascade Ave, Glenmore Park NSW

It's free and you're invited!

Contact Brocky 0411 705 942

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LIFE Rhythm - Online Grow Course

Rhythm guides our lives! From sunrise to sunset, from breathing in and out, to the left right, left right steps we take. Our lives are full of strong, regular, repeated patterns of movement that brings structure, energy and flow to our lives.

As disciples of Jesus, there is a new Life Rhythm that God gives to us. It's a movement that flows in grace and brings structure, energy, joy and peace to our daily lives.

So join us in intentionally living, sharing, growing and getting in the groove of a LIFE Rhythm that brings life in its fullness.

Over six Thursday nights, beginning 23rd February, 7.30pm-9.30pm - meeting online. RSVP if you'd like to join and the login details will be sent to you.

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Today's verse & thought to ponder ...

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JOHN 14:12

Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

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We acknowledge that our loving Creator God, who is Lord over all, first entrusted to the Traditional Custodians, the care and protection of the land upon which LifeWay worships and conducts its ministries. We recognise the First Nations peoples who have a continuing connection to this Country. We seek to honour the Elders, past, present and emerging.