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Welcome to Castle Hill SDA Church eBulletin
for 7 November 2020


We trust this email finds you and yours well.
 
To add news items and annoucements, please send notices to
Michelle Gibbons at bulletin@castlehillchurch.org.au by Wednesday evening.

 
If you have news, stories, celebrations, photos or would like to have a pastoral visit
to video a tour of your home, please send them to the above address.



Editor's note:
Earlier this week I found some emails in my spam folder, and I apologise that
some announcements of events for groups such as REL have been missed.
I have now redirected the bulletin email and will now receive or check for
incoming announcement emails before publishing eBulletin each week.


 

Adventurers! Tune in tonight at 6:30pm for the 2020 e-Camporee!
 
Each Camporee session will be premiered to our SydneyAdventistYouth YouTube account. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SydneyAdventistYouth/videos 
The videos will be premiered at the times outlined below. This means you can watch them live with your family or club. You will see the first video appear on our YouTube account on Friday evening.


e-Camporee Program
Friday, November 6
6:30pmOpening Sabbath Worship

Saturday, November 7
10.00am - Morning Worship
3.00pm - Proclaim Award
6.00pm - Closing Sabbath Worship & Lockdown Award

Sunday, November 8
10am – Morning Worship & Model Making Award
Website
Facebook
YouTube - Rewatch Sermons
Instagram
This Sabbath is the youth service and we would love you to join us at
Church Point for breakfast and church!
DM Jess to RSVP as numbers are limited!

    Church Online


join us for our church service from 10:45am to 12:00 pm tomorrow—Sabbath online with the Castle Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church. You're invited to

 

Join us online at castlehillsda.online.church

Our Church Service this Sabbath, 7 November


We are glad to have our Youth lead in our church service this week, and
Nicholas Kross will be speaking to us about


"Where We Have Been"

We trust you will be blessed by message in today's program.
Click here to join us!

Tithes and Offerings
You’re invited to give generously to the mission and outreach of the Castle Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church—as we strive to make a difference in our community.

Our offering today is for 


Castle Hill Church's outreach to those in need.
Please go to eGiving to give your tithes and offerings,
or come to the church on Monday afternoons.


Richard Hurrell is at the church every Monday from 2:00-4:00pm
to receive your tithes and offerings.

 
Click here to go to eGiving

For those entering the church premises for worship service recordings, study groups and bringing offerings and donations, please be aware of our

QR Code Sign-in

Please look for the QR Code on the desk as you enter the main door of the church, scan it, and fill in your details.

Thank you for helping keep our church a safe and welcoming place.

Do you or someone you know have
heart disease, diabetes or another chronic disease or health condition
that could benefit from a lifestyle change?

CHIP is an intensive lifestyle medicine intervention
intended to prevent, arrest and even reverse disease.


The next online intensive CHIP program commences on

Monday 16 November at 10:00am

Places are strictly limited.


The cost for the program is $449
(NB. accompanying spouse $299 with shared resources)

Includes: Full facilitation, Online Resources, Blood tests, Health Risk Assessment

 

Click on the button below to register or to find out more about CHIP:

CHIP Info and Registration
Save the Date! 
Castle Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church End of Year Celebration Picnic
 
These photos were taken by Pr Pablo this week,
during his visit with the beautiful Kross family. 
They are looking so well and happy! Just glowing!
And Little Sienna - you are a little darling!

CONNECT WITH US...

Sabbath Schools:
  • Youth Sabbath School via Zoom - Go to the Castle Hill Youth FB page on Sabbath morning at 9:45am for a 10:00am start, and click the link that is displayed on this Sabbath's date or text Jess - 0424 370 294 
  • Juniors and Preteens have Zoom Sabbath school and a Kahoot! each week from 9:30am for those in our church in Grades 4 to 7.
    Email rachelwegener@gmail.com for connection details. 
Bible Study Groups:
  • Men's Zoom Bible Study - all men of all ages, Wednesdays at 7:00pm sharp. Contact Chris Engel - 041 276 0401
  • Uni Life Group - Taco Tuesday - dinner and Bible study - every second Tuesday - text Jess - 0424 370 294
  • Young Adults Dinner & Bible Study - every second Wed - text Jess - 0424 370 294 
  • Year 11/12 Bible Study - every second Friday - text Jess - 0424 370 294
  • Tween Bible Study - Wednesdays - contact Pr Pablo - 0412 588 827

Programs for our little ones

There is a wealth of resources available online, but here is one we hope your littlies will like. The SPD Children's Ministries Facebook page has many episodes of KK. 

This episode is about "Being Respectful". Was Esau, Jacob's twin brother still angry with him after so many years? This and much more in this week's King's Kids episode:  King's Kids E4S3


Parents: Here are some other links that you might find helpful:

www.pinterest.com.au - and do a search for crafts by topic, age, stories, crafts, etc
www.facebook.com/childrensministriesspd

Here is a link to the SPD Children's Ministries website where you will find many resources to keep your youngsters busy, and to help you teach them about Jesus.
SPD Children's Ministries
REFLECTIVE MUSIC FOR YOUR SABBATH REST

Enjoy playing these much-loved worship and praise songs
this Sabbath afternoon. Cast this to your TV to view beautiful images as well as listen to the restful songs. May you be blessed.

 
This is Laniakea a galactic supercluster comprising about 100,000 galaxies. That red dot you see? That's the Milky Way, which includes 200 to 400 billion stars including our Sun. How incredibly small we are, yet God loves us to the tiniest molecule inside each one of us! He hears our pain, our joys, our losses and our successes. He cares about each one of us. He cares for YOU. 
Credit NASA

Prayer of Thanks and Praise

If you feel like it, then let it all out.
Praise our heavenly Lord!
When God reveals his kindness
in a special way,
you just have to raise your arms
and give thanks and praise.

Even if you don’t feel particularly good,
give praise to God anyway.
Many times Scripture shows us how
God’s people overcame challenges
by giving praise.
Even when their backs were
against the wall,
their greatest spiritual weapon was
to praise Almighty God.

When you feel it, do it.
And even when you don’t feel like it,
do it anyway.
God is worthy, and he will respond.

Hallelujah!
All honour, glory and praise to our
Lord Jesus Christ!


Prayer Requests

Prayer isn't passive. Prayer is powerful.
Let's pray together today.
Let’s pray for those in need.
Let's lift our praises and thanks for answered prayer!


Our church family has many needs, and we ask that you keep the following people and situations in your daily prayers for healing, help and support.

Please keep on supporting our production team as they prepare the online services every Monday.

 
Please keep on supporting and praying for our leadership team, our elderly, children, youth, families.
Dr Alan Gibbons
Steve's dad, Dr Alan Gibbons, has requested prayer for a returned health issue. In 2012, Alan began suffering from the terrible pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia, and after side effects of pain medication affected his heart and neuro functions, was able to have brain surgery in 2016, which alleviated his pain, and he has been doing very well health-wise until about 10 months ago, when the pain returned.
We would ask that you keep Alan in your prayers, that new medication for pain management will be successful, and allow the elimination of heavy drugs that affect his overall well-being. Please pray for Alan's comfort and ability to cope with this new round of health challenges. He and June have a strong network of prayer warriors already praying - let's join them!
 
Let’s keep on loving each other and supporting those in need.
 
If you know anyone else who needs or would like prayer,
please send a message to Pr Pablo, Nick, Jess or Marvin.
MINISTRIES & GROUPS
Supporting Our Parents
How do you first learn to tell right from wrong? Who knows you better than anyone else in the world? For those of us blessed with parents who love and care for us, our moms and dads are our first teachers and our loudest cheerleaders. God's word tells us: "My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother" Proverbs 1:8.
Are you a mum? Do you have questions and would like support from other Adventist mums in Australia? You may like to join this Facebook group. . Check out these links:
 
Or you may find Mums at the Table an invaluable resource. It's a fantastic website with articles, videos and recipes for mums - and dads - with children of all ages! Or share with other mums who are looking for hope in their day-to-day caring for young children:
 

Castle Hill SDA Youth - Get Connected!
Go to Instagram to keep informed of socials, Sabbath Schools, Feature Friday testimonies, and inspiration from the Bible.

Click the button below to go to the Insta page.
CHY Instagram

2021 Summer Camp Staff Registration NOW OPEN!
Register at:

www.sydneyadventistyouth.com/events
 #summer camp

 

YOUNG ADULT KAYAK TRIP

 
Bobbin Head to Patonga

Date: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15

Cost: $60 per person 
(includes hire cost of kayak, paddles, life jacket, camping fee, as well as administration fees)

Packing List: You will need to bring the following items:
 
  • Comfortable clothing (1 set for getting wet & the other for being dry)
  • Wet weather clothes (Jacket, raincoat)
  • Hat
  • Footwear to get wet (no thongs)
  • Sleeping gear (sleeping bag, pillow etc.)
  • Tent
  • Food (breakfast, dinner & lunch-enough for both days)
  • Water 
  • Cooking gear (if required)
  • Head torch (this is essential)
  • Toiletries
  • Water proof bag to store all items in

Register at

www.sydneyadventistyouth.com/events
 
Castle Hill Men's Ministry is an inclusive open group that is looking to always inspire,
lift up the name of Jesus, and better still, be in alignment with our church values
and mission of being that light into the world.

 
We hold a Zoom Bible study each Wednesday night -
men of all ages are most welcome to join any time!


There is also a Facebook group, so if you'd like to join, 

Please contact Chris - 041 276 0401

 

Castle Hill Juniors & Teens
 
 
2021 Summer Camps are planned to go ahead! For more information about how the camps are going to work, please visit:
 
Find out more...
To keep informed of all Women's Ministries events and inspiration, please go to
Sydney Adventist Women Facebook page.
Senior's Ministries - Retirees Enjoying Life (REL)
If you would like to be added to the REL Group's emailing list to keep informed about events and news, please contact Shirley Hinze on relgroup2018@gmail.com
Ways to Serve
Gardening at Church
Although the church building is taking a rest, it is still needing constant care. If you'd like to some weeding or trimming over the holidays or during the week, we'd love you to volunteer! 
Community Response
There is also an opportunity to reach out in our community and friends through local service projects. To volunteer to do some gardening at church, or be involved in a community service project, please contact Chris Engel on 041 276 0401.
Box of donated food supplies

Food Parcels
During this current crisis, we have the opportunity to be the Church like never before! We’re being the hands and feet of Jesus in very practical ways, and you can help!

If you are able to provide food for the ADRA Blacktown or Mt Druitt food pantries, please drop the food off on Monday from 2:00pm-7:00pm - Richard Hurrell will be at church until 4:00pm, and Pr Pablo will be around till 7:00pm to can take your donations too. Alternatively, please contact Pr Pablo and he can arrange for someone to collect your donation from you.
Mother and children living in a car


Fund for Needy Persons (FFNP) 

The Greater Sydney Conference runs a charity that gives us the opportunity to provide for those in need.

The aim of the Fund for Needy Persons (FFNP) is to restore independence by helping people get back on their feet again. Funds are used to help resolve the crisis caused by rental or accommodation problems, abuse, unemployment, the illness or death of a family member. The FFNP charity is maintained by the generosity of members who give regularly and when the annual offering is collected. 
Contributions to this fund can be made via egiving.org.au/ and search Church Fund for the Needy. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.

ADRA Australia serves humanity so that all may live as God intended
– free from poverty and disadvantage.
You can make monetary donations to ADRA at www.adra.org.au/donate

Because of COVID-19, there is no ADRA Appeal door-knock and there is a worry that ADRA will not have the funds needed to maintain the work that they do – work that sustains and supports so many people who are down and out; people that have been abused, neglected, disabled and, without ADRA's help, have little hope for tomorrow.
    "I know that God is faithful," says Malcolm Rea, ADRA Director–Greater Sydney. "He has a heart for poor vulnerable people and will touch the hearts of those who feel that that they have been blessed and during this pandemic and have the capacity to give."
    Since we are not able to collect face-to-face this year, there may be a creative way for you to raise funds for such a needy cause. Social media has been a great tool during our world crisis - maybe you have a way to use your network and connections? Share on your Facebook or Instagram page a link or video about ADRA Appeal, to encourage your contacts to donate. ADRA’s website allows donations to go where donors want. Select one of the options provided or specify i.e. Macquarie Fields Community Centre. Alternatively, register for an online fundraising event. 
   To find out more about the Adventist Development & Relief Agency and the Knocktober Appeal, go to ADRA Australia website: www.adra.org.au

Donate to ADRA's Many Projects Now!
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   A collection of 29 contemporary writers from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific share fresh and relevant, thoughtful and faithful, inspiring and—at times—challenging perspectives that will revive your faith and how you practise it. Each chapter, first published in Adventist Record, includes questions for group discussion or personal reflection. 
   Ideal for personal reading, youth and small groups, a Bible study or Sabbath school resource or even a baptismal gift.

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Special offer!
For every 5 of these books you put in your cart, each 5th book will be free!

Available from Adventist Book Centre - buy online at adventistbookcentre.com.au

 
While you're visiting Richard at the church
on Monday, you can also collect
Sabbath School pamphlets for all ages,
Records and other magazines.
Missed last week's GSC newsletter? They're archived online!
Head to 
http://sydney.adventist.org.au/gsc-newsletter 
to find a listing of previous editions. 

Upcoming Speakers at Castle Hill Church

November
14. "What We Are Thankful For"
      Offering: World Mission Budget

21. Adventurer & Pathfinder Investiture
      Offering: Castle Hill SDA Church

28. Pr Pablo Lillo: 2021 Vision - "Where Are We Going?"
      Offering: Castle Hill SDA Church
 



Our Church Vision:
The vision of Castle Hill Seventh-day Adventist church is to be the most loving church.
 
Our mission is for us to take the good of Jesus Christ to every place we can, in every way possible. Whatever the means, we want to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our School, friends, family, neighbours, and the wider community.
 
We exist:
1. To honour God through worship.
2. To share the Gospel message of Jesus with others.
3. To connect with others in meaningful relationships.
4. To prepare disciples to fulfil their purpose.
5. To encourage leaders in their God-given destiny.
 
 
Senior Pastor – Pablo Lillo
E: pastor.pablo@icloud.com
M: 0412 588 827
 
Associate Pastor – Nick Kross
E: nicholaskross@adventist.edu.au
M: 0423 107 766
 
Youth Pastor – Jessica Laws
E: jessicalaws@adventist.org.au
M: 0424 370 294

Senior Elder - Marvin Malcolm
E: marvin_malcolm@yahoo.co.uk
M: 0414 430 688

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