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Current sermon series | Power Tools

Having a well-stocked toolbox enables you to tackle any task that might need doing. Add a few power tools and you get the job done more efficiently and effectively. God’s toolbox is full to the brim of every power tool we might need to do the tasks he calls us to do. Each tool given to us and powered by his Holy Spirit. Each one the perfect tool for whatever task is right in front of us. So join us as God gives us his Spirit empowered tools, instructs us in their use and send us out to use them to build his kingdom in every situation. 

OUR SERVICE TIMES & LOCATIONS

56 Norfolk Rd, Epping NSW 2121

9.30am

11.15am (Chinese)

48 Blackall St, Broadmeadow NSW

9.30am

1/8 Kenny St, Wollongong


10.30am


43-45 Griffiths Street, Oak Flats (Oak Flats Senior Citizens Centre)

8.30am

Surveyors Creek Community Centre, 40 Ballybunnion Terrace, Glenmore Park NSW 2745

10:30am

1st & 3rd Sundays of the month

YouTube Live, streamed from Epping

9.30am (AEST)

Check out our store, Australian Christian Resources

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

OUR STORY FEATURED PRODUCTS

Resources to enrich your faith journey

News 25 January, 2024

Sharing Jesus doesn't have to be awkward

"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.

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News 3 April, 2025

Blessed beyond measure

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

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News 3 April, 2025

Christian cake topper

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

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NEWS & EVENTS ...

12 June, 2025

New sermon series has begun

Having a well-stocked toolbox enables you to tackle any task that might need doing. Add a few power tools and you get the job done more efficiently and effectively. God’s toolbox is full to the brim of every power tool we might need to do the tasks he calls us to do. Each tool given to us and powered by his Holy Spirit. Each one the perfect tool for whatever task is right in front of us. So join us as God gives us his Spirit empowered tools, instructs us in their use and send us out to use them to build his kingdom in every situation.

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8 May, 2025

Newcastle Pie Drive Fundraiser

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.

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3 April, 2025

Blessed beyond measure

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

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COMING UP ...

20 June, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Table Tennis Games

乒乓球活動 歡迎參加

Fridays 6pm - 9pm

時間:逢週五晚 六時至九時

at LifeWay Epping

地點:活道信義會副堂

All welcome!

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23 June, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

LifeWay Cambodia Monthly Prayer Gathering

Join us on fourth Monday of the month from 8pm-9pm to hear about the ministry that is happening through LifeWay Cambodia, to support Vibol and pray for him. Please register your interest with Mark Schultz at [email protected] or submit an RSVP here.

A link will be sent out closer to the gathering.

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27 June, 2025 @ 11:00 AM

Friday Craft Morning

Join us for Friday Craft Mornings at LifeWay Newcastle, 11am-2pm

A relaxed time to enjoy some company & conversation.

Bring your unfinished craft project and your lunch.

Tea and Coffee provided.

Contact Elise von Stanke for more details. Email [email protected].

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9 July, 2025 @ 12:00 PM

Epping Women's Fellowship

Join the ladies at LifeWay Epping on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 12pm.

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19 July, 2025 @ 1:00 PM

The Gift of Understanding

Lifelong Leaders Presents:

The Gift of Understanding – Increasing Communication and Connection in Your Church

Saturday 19 July 2025

1pm - 4.30pm

at LifeWay Epping, 56 Norfolk Rd Epping NSW

** it's face to face course

Cost: FREE for LifeWay members (otherwise $75 pp)

Too often in the church we misunderstand each other. We see some people as rude, direct, and abrupt, while others are passive aggressive, never asking for what they really want. Sermons miss the mark, and church councils talk in circles, failing to make decisions and take action.

What is going on?

Utilising DISC Communication theory, Pastor Chris Mann (Director of Lifelong Leaders, Pastor at Endeavour College, Mawson Lakes) presents The Gift of Understanding – Increasing Communication and Connection in Your Church.

Participants in The Gift of Understanding will:

- Discover their unique communication style – and how it serves them and those around them

- Learn why that person gets on their nerves so easily… and how to make future conversations go smoothly

- Gain the tools needed to navigate difficult topics with different personality types

- Transform their ability to preach, speak, and lead those God has given them to care for

- Grow in their ability to help their people feel valued and loved in the midst of change

- Walk away with a simple, effective toolkit to help them apply what they learn

If you want to improve your ability to connect with others, to hear what people are truly saying, and truly understand others, this workshop is for you. Full of practical takeaways and biblical examples, The Gift of Understanding will help you serve the people God has placed before you.

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." (Ephesians 4:29)

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Ladies Biggest Afternoon Tea

The annual 'Ladies Biggest Afternoon Tea' will be on once again at Newcastle. This year is a little different as the event will be held on two dates. So if you can't make it to one, you might be able to join the other!

Saturday 24th May & Saturday 14th June

2.30pm - 4.30pm, LifeWay Newcastle

Tickets: $25 pp for a sweet and savoury afternoon tea, including assortment of teas and coffee. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council.

RSVP to Elise or Kerri ASAP.

Gluten & Dairy free can be catered for, just let us know.

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Today's verse & thought to ponder ...

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1 CORINTHIANS 11:1

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

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