In January, ‘mission of the month’ giving goes to the Church Missionary Society (CMS). Recently Sandy visited S&K and D&L for a final pastoral visit on completion of their service with CMS and gave them each a photo of Wollongong as a thank you from us all. Parish Council has now resolved to adopt Karina Brabham as a new link missionary going to France. Karina attended St Michael’s while an undergrad at UOW, and has just completed Moore College. She is heading to St Andrew’s Hall in Melbourne, for cross-cultural training, via her home town of Darwin. God willing, she will visit us later this year.
Parish Council has also determined Mission of the Month allocations for 2021. They cover gospel work, Bible distribution/teaching, with aid & development locally and internationally. Anything marked “Mission” via EFT giving or duplex envelopes is directed as follows to:
The first prayer summit of the year is happening next Wednesday, February 3rd at 7am, 10am, 5:15pm and 7:30pm. There will also be an option to participate via Zoom for the 7:30pm session. You can find details on how to enter the Zoom in our Facebook Group.
Returning Ministries This coming week we will see the return of some regular ministries. Please note: Mini Mikes: February 4 at 9:30am WOW: Feburary 10 from 10am-12pm (creche included and all women welcome!) EFL: February 2 Youth: February 4 (Seniors) & 5 (Juniors)
-See the February calendar or 2021 Highlights calendar below for more dates!
Growth Groups Returning February 7 This year we will ask everyone to sign up electronically for a group, even if it's the same group you were in last year. Growth groups are an important part of our discipleship pathway- reflecting our desire for all Christians to be established & growing in the faith (Colossians 2:6-7), & an important part of the way we care for one another. Stay tuned!
CMS Illawarra Meeting Thursday, February 4th
CMS are hosting a meeting in the Illawarra on Thursday,February 4th from 12:30-2pm at Fairy Meadow Anglican Church. Mandy Jones and Wayne Oldfield will be speaking on their mission at the Nungalinya College. Click here or on the image to read more about the event.
Kids Permissions Form
With St Mick's Kids returningnext week (February 7), we ask that you please complete the Children's Ministry Permissionsform ASAP. This is so the team can effectively minister to your kids, and respect your wishes with respect to first aid and media permissions.
Plug In Sunday, February 14
If you’re new at St Michael’s – newly Christian, or newly moved here – then this is your invitation to join us for afternoon tea. 'Plug In' will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2:00-3:30pm in the church hall. Come to find out how to connect with our vision and grasp how to grow and serve along our ‘4E' discipleship pathway.
Simply Christianity Wednesdays from February 24
Want to brush up on the basics of Christianity? Or maybe you have a friend who wants to find out more... The Simply Christianity Course, run by Sandy, will begin on Wednesday evenings in the church hall starting February 24, ending March 24. Express your interest here!
What's On Click this image to find out what's on in February! You can also download a PDF of our 2021 Highlights calendar by clicking the image below.
