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Join us this week as Jethro continues our 4-week series Fool's Gold unpacking the first 4 chapters of Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians).
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Life Group Bible Studies
prepared by Graham Buxton
Thanks to Graham for these Life Group Bible Studies - there's an introduction and then short and helpful studies with questions for this whole 4-week series.
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The Marriage Course - online!
Have you ever wondered about doing The Marriage Course but found it hard to find the time or a regular evening? Well, now's your opportunity!
David & Kate will be running the course online in Term 3 (and planning for our next in-person course in Term 1 2021).
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- 7.45-9.45pm Wednesday evenings starting 12 August* in the comfort of your own home (or catch-up the session in your own time if this is difficult - we'll send you the link to the session)
This is such a great course (and yes, we're using the brand new re-filmed version), and a wonderful opportunity to invest in your relationship and learn more about each other in a fun and relaxed way.
You can find more about this course on our web/app page or watch the trailer video below. More details (incl. cost and how to book) next week...
Click here if you're interested in being part of our online course
* Note that we've pushed the start date of this back a week to ensure we have access to the new materials for the first week.
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After School Art Classes
4.00pm Mondays during school term
CoroUniting KBG hut
Daniel Bell and Deborah Forsythe are again running after-school art classes this term.
The classes have been designed for middle and upper primary school children (9-12 years old) and are a great way for them to explore creative art and the gifts God has given them in these areas!
The lessons are good fun and give children opportunities to experiment with different styles of art and try different mediums.
See our web/app event for more details and contact info.
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Postcards to deliver to...
the suburb of Coromandel Valley
We are aiming to deliver these postcards to each home in Coromandel Valley (around 1500 homes).
The postcards and corresponding maps (to ensure we don't double-dip) can now be picked up from the Church Office during office hours. Pick up a bundle or two and a pre-marked map and enjoy a walk through the valley either on your own or as you walk with a friend.
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Subscribe to us on YouTube!
Now at youtube.com/corouniting
Yay! We've topped 100 subscribers and you can find us now on youtube.com/corouniting...
Our YouTube channel is where you'll find all our online worship services, including kids and mainly music sessions. You'll also find updates and a whole load of other helpful videos too
Once we return to gathered worship we will still be recording our live-stream services and making these available on our YouTube channel. Enjoy!
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This weekend (Fri 24 - Sun 26 Jul)
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Youth Group
6.30-9.00pm Friday 24 Jul
CoroUniting Church
Coro Youth!!! We are back!
We’re kicking it off with Survivor Games and jumping into the book of 1 John. Check out the video below for more or follow us on instagram.
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Worship service
10.00-11.00am Sunday 26 Jul
Fool's Gold: Divide and Conquer Fail
Join us as we worship together with Jethro continuing our 4-week series Fool's Gold.
This week's message is Divide and Conquer Fail (see the Messages web page for the details, including Bible reading).
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Watching later
You can catch up on any of the above online church sessions as below:
- Website:
- App:
- Kids' sessions at Faith @ home >> Kids @ home
- Worship Service at Messages / Online Worship Services (audio only and video)
- YouTube
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Persian Teaching
10.30am Sunday 26 Jul
A special skype teaching session for our Persian community.
Contact Lesley on 0466 300 630 for details.
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COVID-19 - Coronavirus info
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COVID-19 Information
We have created a specific COVID-19 Information Resource Page that we would encourage you to view. It covers the following:
- Updates re. easing of restrictions (incl. specifics re. Step 3)
- Use of church facilities
- The COVID Team (Circle 92) - refugee / asylum seeker support
- SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
- Emergency groceries
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Food Parcels for Refugees
A huge thank you to those who have so generously given fruit, dried food items and toiletries to be included in food parcels given out each weekend.
There are still about 140 recipients of these food parcels in need due to COVID-19 job losses. Please continue to give as you are able by dropping any items into the Ministry Centre between Monday and Thursday 10am-12pm.
STOP PRESS - As a token of our appreciation at being able to return to gathered worship, we are inviting everyone to bring a bag of groceries to donate at our opening service (10am Sunday 2 August - see info below for what to bring). Thanks to Lee Newman for this great idea!
More info? Check out The COVID Team (Circle 92) tab on our COVID-19 Information Resource Page or contact Lesley Inauen on 0466 300 630.
With grateful thanks.
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Next week (Mon 27 Jul - Sat 1 Aug)
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mainly music is back!
9.30-11.00am Monday 27 Jul
CoroUniting church
Woohoo!! mainly music is back! Check out our web/app page or our FB group (restricted to current members) for more details.
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mainly toys... need help? YES PLEASE!
11.30am Monday 27 Jul (lunch provided)
We are having a sort through and tidy of all the pre-school toys used by both mainly music and LPC, aiming to:
- Separate the ones that are easy to clean for use during this season
- Temporarily prevent access to the others
- Ditch any old/broken toys
- Clean any ones that need it
We would love some help! Come any time from 11.30am-2.30pm this Monday (we'll provide lunch if you're here from 11.30am...) and help us get ready for the rest of this year (click below if you can help - thank you!)
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After School Art Classes
4.00-5.30pm Monday 27 Jul
CoroUniting KBG hut
Refer the earlier item or our web/app event for full details.
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Monday Prayer Nights
7.30-9.00pm Monday 27 Jul
CoroUniting Ministry Centre
Several of our church family meet together to pray each Monday evening.
These meetings are open to all. See our recurring web/app event for details or contact Sue Thompson (0412 793 611).
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Returning to worship - yay!
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Sunday Worship services
10.00am Sunday 2 Aug
with free coffee before (last orders 9.55am)
CoroUniting church
As many of you would know, we are returning to gathered worship on Sunday 2 August - woohoo..!!
We know there are some for whom returning to worship raises some questions. Jenny Wichert is heading up a group to ensure that everything is in place from a safety and logistical perspective.
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Join us online 10am this Sunday to find out more - there will also be more on our web/app early next week and in next week's e-news!
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Rosters: Some folk may be wondering about what's happening with rosters... well... we're changing the way we do things in more ways than one and during this time of transition the staff or ministry leaders will make direct contact with some of you to ensure we have the people to help out as needed. Thank you for your support as we put new systems in place!
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Midweek Worship services
11.00am Tuesday 4 Aug
CoroUniting church
All are welcome to attend this time of reflection and worship as we hear the Word from Simon, pray and are fed at the Lord's table.
The service will be followed by tea, coffee and light refreshments (ensuring that all COVID-precautions are taken). All welcome!
More details contact Sarah Hughes on 0435 729 883.
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Pre-school ministry team meeting
11.30am Sunday 9 Aug (incl. lunch)
CoroUniting chapel
If you recently (prior to COVID) served in our pre-school ministry (LPC and Kindy Kids), we would love you to join us for a short team meeting after church as we lay out our hopes and dreams for the next season of our pre-school ministry. We'll even provide some (suitably prepared) lunch to make things easier.
We'll be contacting all who have been serving in this area recently, however if you are interested in being part of the team we would love you to come along!
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Fred Johnson
Many of you would remember Fred Johnson who was a member of our congregation for many years. Fred died on Monday night, a day before his 93rd birthday. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers at this time.
We don't yet have the details of his funeral, however please leave your name with Sue if you would like to be informed when this has been finalised.
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Finance Update
During this period when our monthly newssheet is not being published, we wanted to still keep you up to date with our current financial situation:
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June figures:
Actual: $30,654 Budget: $29,640 Variance: $1,014
Year to date figures:
Actual: $175,730 Budget: $179,040 Variance: -$3,310
Thank you to all who are continuing to give generously in these times. Please contact David Parker at treasurer@corouniting.org for more info.
To give towards the mission of the church, please visit the Give menu option on our web/app.
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Position Vacant
We currently have a vacancy on the Finance Committee and are specifically seeking a Treasurer.
Contact David Parker at treasurer@corouniting.org for more info.
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Mission Focus - Steven family
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Thank you from the Steven family
See the Steven family's last edition of Stevens Yak in Nepal *, as this season of their lives draws to a close.
* This web page is only accessible for those who call Coro home and are logged in to the web/app.
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Thank you to everyone at CoroUniting for partnering with us and supporting us through the past 5 years in our journey with International Nepal Fellowship (INF). This has been integral to everything we have done and it has made a huge difference to us being able to serve in Nepal. It has been a privilege for us to serve with INF and we want to say thank you to you, our church family for sharing in our journey and the work of INF in Nepal. We hope you have also been blessed along the way. Hoping to reconnect with more of you soon!
PS. We have recently been helping our transition back home by some good Aussie bush camping and hiking (see below photos).
Love Terry, Julie, Daniel and Micah
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Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behaviour from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.
Ephesians 5:1-2 (The Message)
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Tabor - Virtual Open Day
7.00-8.30pm Thursday 30 Jul
With the extraordinary situation we’re all currently experiencing, Tabor invites you to join them online for their first Virtual Open Day!
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The Virtual Open Day program will include:
- Welcome from our CEO so you can learn what makes Tabor different
- Your course options at Tabor, including how to plan for a meaningful and rewarding career
- Course-specific breakout rooms covering course presentations, student interviews, and Q&A sessions
- The opportunity to hear our students’ perspectives on what it's like to study at Tabor
Check out the below video and register here for a detailed program via email.
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Generate Update
Graham Humphris has written this letter to Generate congregations/members, including an update about his health. Please be praying for Graham & Janis at this time.
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Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
See Cat Patrick's notes (from a PFJ party she hosted a year or two ago - linked here with permission) explaining how her desire to love her neighbour in practical ways like household impact on the environment has led to a framework that she uses: to be Active and Loving, Honest and Humble, Gracious and Non-Judgemental, Restful and Hopeful.
For more information check out the Plastic Free July website, the Creation Care page of the Strandz website (NZ) or watch the below video.
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GENTS Camp SA
9.30am Sat 3 - 2.00pm Tue 6 Oct
Mylor Adventure Camp
GENTS Camp is for boys in Years 7-10. It's a camp where boys can be boys in the great outdoors, in a fun, safe and fully supervised way, but also where they are challenged in matters of faith as well as what it means to be a real man.
Earlybird rates ($260) close Sunday 9 August - registrations now open (with full refunds if the camp needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19).
Contact: Connor Beaty (Camp Director) - 0424 164 450 or chat with David for more details.
More details? Check out this letter (sent to prior campers) or watch this promo video... recognise anyone?
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GENTS Camp Father & Sons
5.00pm Fri 13 - 2.00pm Sun 15 Nov
Douglas Scrub Campsite, Blewitt Springs
GENTS Camp SA Father & Sons is a weekend away for fathers (or father-figures) and boys aged 8-12. It's a Christian camp aimed at helping fathers become clear on what type of legacy they want to pass on to their sons, and what type of meaningful activities will help them do this. Check out the Camp Program & Philosophy for more info.
Registrations ($70pp) now open (with full refunds if the camp needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19).
Contact: David Buxton or Hamilton McNicol (Camp Directors)
More details? Watch this 2019 highlights video... recognise anyone?
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