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Saving Light Series, VIC
The 31st annual Saving Light Series was held by the Heidelberg West Church of Christ in Melbourne from 10–13 October 2024. This year’s theme was ‘Finding a Better Way’.
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Peter Tickner from the Macquarie church in Sydney presented excellent lessons based around this theme on each of the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights as well as two lessons on the Sunday morning. Topics included the relevance of the Bible, and the necessity of the church in today’s world. The Sunday sessions focused on what Jesus can offer people and how he can impact their lives.
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The support of brothers and sisters from other congregations in the Melbourne area was very encouraging. Sunday attendance was over 70 with most staying to enjoy a luncheon after the final session. It was a great opportunity for us to spend time and to enjoy fellowship with everyone, including the Tickner family before they started driving back to Sydney later that day.
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We now look forward to planning for the 32nd Saving Light Series in 2025!
Geoff Thomas, Heidelberg West Church of Christ, Melbourne.
Camp Challenge, NSW
From 28 December 2024 to 3 January 2025, about 100 Christians gathered in the Blue Mountains for another year of Camp Challenge. It was a fun, encouraging, and faith building time once more! Brett Christensen from Victoria (South East congregation) taught a powerful series of lessons on ‘Mind Faith not Blind Faith’ – looking at all the reasons behind our belief in God.
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Highlights of the camp were singing around the bonfire, the always hilarious Treasure Bags night, and a huge New Year’s Eve celebration with a Storybook dress up theme and lots of epic challenges. Many new connections were made and old ones strengthened, with brothers and sisters gathering from all over Australia for a blessed time together!
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Kate Jennings, Canberra Church of Christ, ACT
Warringah Youth Day, NSW
Over 80 people attended the recent Warringah Youth Day on 19 January 2025. The usual BBQ was followed by fun at the beach (although the ocean was not cooperating as conditions were quite rough). Back at the building, snacks and drinks were served prior to the evening worship.
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It was a treat to see Noah and Joel Drennan both lead a song for the first time. The guest speaker this year was Joel Johnson from the Holland Park congregation in Brisbane. He gave some great advice for dealing with daily decision-making. Joel also encouraged young and old to consider what would bring most glory to God when confronted with a tough decision – or, for that matter, any decision.
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The Warringah congregation, together with Bob and Lynne Marks, have hosted the annual Youth Day for almost 35 years now. They are to be commended for their enduring commitment to our young people. The third Sunday in January is a highlight on the youth calendar each year, and rightly so!
David Mowday, Gosford Church of Christ, NSW.
