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Who is a God like you,
who pardons sin and forgives the transgression
of the remnant of his inheritance?
You do not stay angry forever
but delight to show mercy.
You will again have compassion on us;
you will tread our sins underfoot
and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
Micah 7:18,19 NIV

 

 Castle Hill SDA Church eNews,
17 April 2021

You are always welcome!

We'd love you to join us back at church in person, if you are well and able!

Sabbath Schools start at 9:30am, the Worship Service at 11:00am.

Please join us!


The King and His Princes – A Tale of Dysfunction

This Sabbath, our senior elder, Marvin Malcolm,
will be presenting his thoughts on three lessons we can learn from
the family life of King David and his sons.

 
Directions to our church
If you are unable to attend the church in person,
our Worship Service is streamed live via YouTube.
To access, please click on the link below:
Join us online
FEAR NOT! Friday - with Pr Terry Johnson
Who's feeling laboured and heavy ladened, aka tired and overworked?
Show of hands? 
Matthew 11:28 teaches us what to do to improve this aspect of our lives.
Read along at 
www.biblegateway.com/passage It's an important lesson for us all.


Click on picture to watch the video:
 
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
News from the Rolfos
Simon is recovering from his surgery of last Wednesday. The surgery has been successful and the doctors have set a plan going forward. Simon and Letishia's faith and trust in God is strong, and they are grateful for a praying family, for a loving church community. Please keep them uplifted as Simon recovers.

Church Luncheon this Sabbath
17 April – hosted by
Wanders Sabbath School 
 
Our Wanders Sabbath School group is hosting our church lunch this Sabbath, and you are invited to attend.
 
Please contact Carolyn Sherriff if you are planning to attend, and how many, for catering purposes. 

Savoury food will be provided, so if you’d like something for dessert,
please bring a plate of sweet
finger food to share.

 

Mother's Day will be upon us soon and as part of our Mother's Day Church Service,
we'll show some photos of the mothers of our church family
with their children and/or mothers.
Please send a photo either via Messenger or
email: carolong4@gmail.com before Sunday, 2 May.

Thanking you in anticipation.
Carolyn Sherriff

 
Submit your photos here
Castle Hill Men's Social - Sunday, 25 April

Please note that the date has changed

Men’s BBQ & Sports Afternoon
Sunday, 25 April – 2:00-4:00pm on the Oval


Men of all ages are invited to an afternoon of yummy food,
laughter, sports and great community. 
For more information, please call Richard Rudenko - 0414 731 000

Imagine Young Women's Conference

This is an exciting, interactive one-day conference for
high school girls aged 13-18 years old.

REGISTER BEFORE 7 MAY

Bride Wore White is designed to equip young women with tools and skills
to survive in the popular culture, where anything goes.
The take-home message of the program is – “Purity is possible!"

 
This interactive program comprises illustrative games and group activities,
worship and prayers of commitment.

It covers the areas of relationships and intimacy, dress and deportment,
what we read and watch, all set in the beautiful scene of a wedding with all its frills.

Bride Wore White explores purity in all its form and creates a forum
for young girls to discuss and ask those tough questions they may be
reluctant to ask parents and school teachers.

Cost:  $50 (includes transport, morning tea, lunch and all conference resources)        

PROGRAM TIMES:
9:30 am - Registration
10:00 am - Start of Program
4:00 pm - End of Program


If you would like to volunteer to help for the day, contact the Sydney Adventist Women department http://www.facebook.com/sydneyadventistwomen

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY 7 MAY 2021.
Register your 13-18 year old girls now!
Register Here
Stay connected! Weekly Prayer Meetings



Weekly Prayer Meeting & Prayer Ministry

Weekly prayer meetings are held each Wednesday evening from 7:30-8:30pm.
Please contact Marvin Malcolm for details. 
Fire Recovery Appeal for the Pratt Family

We are calling for donations big and small to help the beautiful Pratt family after they lost their home and everything in it to fire on Easter weekend. There are currently two ways you can do this:
  1. GoFundMe – www.gofundme.org and search for “Fire recovery fundraiser for the Pratt family”.
  2. Through the AUC bank account; please ensure you put PRATT as a reference so that our team can know where to direct the funds. 
    The AUC bank account details are:  BSB: 033 382
    Account: 227438 Name: SDA Church (AUC) Ltd
    Reference: PRATT
Please continue to uphold them in prayer at this difficult time.
 
Go-Fund-Me for the Pratt Family
Click on the button below to view
Adventist Book Centre April Specials
Ministry Groups
 
Children's
Sabbath Schools


9:30am each Sabbath morning
Beginners..............  Ages 0-3½ years old....... (Stanford Hall)
Kindy+Primary.......  3yrs-Yr3 @ School.......... (Downstairs, next to the kitchen)
Junior .................... School Years 4 & 5.......... (Annette Watts Hall, Room 1)
Pre-Teens.............. School Years 6 & 7.......... (Annette Watts Hall, Room 2)
Teens..................... School Years 8 & 9.......... (School Library)
If you would like the lesson pamphlet for your child's Sabbath School age, please collect one from the foyer at church, or you can download them at:  www.gracelink.net

Playgroup

9:30-11:30am Tuesdays
in Stanford Hall


Please contact Rochelle Thomson, Danelle Stothers or Sarah Kross if you would like to join the group,
or know someone who would benefit
from meeting with other parents.

 
If you’re retired or free and would like to help with registration, set-up, pack-up or connect with the mums—please drop in to the Annette Watts Hall at the Castle Hill Church.
Castle Hill Youth & Young Adults

Sydney Adventist Youth
Facebook Page and Events

 

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
To view the 2021 Calendar for
Sydney Adventist Youth & Young Adults, go to:
Download the 2021 Calendar
Serve With Us!

How can you get involved? Here is a list of different ways you can serve!
 
Coffee cart team
Sabbath Schools
Program coordinating
Leading out in church
Social team
Jumpstart volunteers
Camera crew

DM Jess Laws and tell us how you’d like to serve at Castle Hill church this year!

 
Here's how I'd like to serve...


World Changers Bible & Leadership School

June 25 - 28, 2021 - Early Bird Rate of $120 ends May 3

World Changers Bible & Leadership School is a WEEKEND INTENSIVE course that will teach you how to connect with Jesus, how to understand and share your Adventist Faith, and how to lead with confidence in a local Church setting. We believe God is rising up a movement of young disciples in our nation, to expand His Kingdom, and change the world. Will you be one of them?

For more information on the course and curriculum, download the World Changers Bible & Leadership School brochure CLICK HERE

Weaved into the course timetable will also be time to socialise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Crosslands with nature walks, team activities, and more.

Hurry! Early Bird Rate of $120 ends May 3. Register below.

Register Now

My EDGE Mag is an official publication of the AUC Youth Ministries Department.
It was previously published quarterly, but now it's an online publication.

A rich resource of articles, videos and creative pieces, myedgemag is worth browsing through! If you'd like to contribute, you can submit your work to myedgemag@adventist.org.au.

Theme: Community
Entry Deadline: 22 April


Subscribe to my EDGE mag here:
Subscribe
Women's Ministry

Child of God. Daughter. Wife. Mother. Friend. Worker. Witnesser. Woman.

Women have a lot to juggle. From personal and family life to careers and spiritual growth, sometimes it feels like the work never ends. We’ve got resources and a support system to make your life easier and more fulfilling as you connect with others, yourself and God.

Health and wellness programs, women’s events, meetups, prayer conferences and retreats—the Greater Sydney Conference Women's Ministries Department has a full range of women’s programming. 

Adventist Women encourages women to improve their potential
and participation in the mission of the Church and provides a support system
and forum for women in and out of the church.

Read daily devotionals, keep up with events, watch yummy recipes being made, and be encouraged in your faith and ministry, on the official Facebook presence of the Women's Ministry Department of the Greater Sydney Conference.
 
Sydney Adventist Women

Women’s Ministries Event
Leadership in Heels | 4 June @ 5:30 - 6 June @ 12pm

Women’s Ministries Leaders and Assistants training weekend @ Crosslands – An interactive, inspiring, intense training weekend of learning, sharing and personal development.
* Worship sessions * Workshops * Networking
Our guest speaker will be Pr Sylvia Mendez (AUC Women's Ministries Liaison). This event is for:
  • Women's Ministries Leaders and team members
  • Prospective leaders and interested parties.
Cost: Leaders - FREE (duly elected Local Women's Ministries Leaders); Team members - $100.00
Please talk to Pr Pablo if you would like to attend.
or follow on http://www.facebook.com/sydneyadventistwomen

 
Register Here
Men's Ministry


“Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.”
1 Corinthians 16:13

God wants men to be empowered and equipped to live lives of purpose and service.

But you can’t do it all on your own.

Greater Sydney Conference celebrates men, working to help all ages become the best sons, husbands, fathers, leaders and Christians they can be. From meetups and outdoor activities to conferences and prayer groups, get involved and find out how living life in Christ is the way to the life you’ve always wanted.

Click on this link to access the GS Conference website:

Men's Ministries & Resources
Castle Hill Seniors
Creative Activities
Wednesday mornings of school terms

9:30am - Tai Chi (gentle exercise)
10:30am - Thought for the Week
10:45am-12:30pm - Class Time

Contact Carolyn Sherriff:
0416 077 291

Creative Activities will be
returning on Wednesday, 28 April.

 


Retirees Enjoying
Life (REL)
Group
The next REL get-together is to be on Tuesday, 27 April.
We'd love you to join us at Fagan Park for a picnic.
Details will be advertised soon!

REL GROUP CALENDAR 2021
 
Your committee met and outlined the events we are planning for 2021. Details will be advertised closer to these event, but here are the dates and events for your diary:
 
Tuesday, 27 April - BYO Picnic to Fagan Park @ 1:00pm 
Monday, 21 June - Lunch at Vanilla Cream Café, Annangrove @ 12:00pm
Saturday, 7 August - BYO Lunch in Stanford Hall commencing after church
Tuesday, 24 August - Lunch at Vintage Pantry Secret Garden, Galston @ 1:00pm   
Friday, 15 October - Riverboat Postman with morning tea & lunch. Leaving from Brooklyn
Thursday, 2 December - Christmas Lunch @ 12:30pm - TBA
Keep updated on the group's activities, news and events by joining the emailing list. If you know anyone who would like to join us, please feel free to invite them. Please contact Shirley Hinze on relgroup2018@gmail.com to have your email address added.

REL Group Committee:
Bev Garrard, Marion Mason, Bob Smith, Greg and Shirley Hinze

Outreach:
Ways to
Serve & Give
to Our Community

ADRA Blacktown Food Pantry

ADRA Blacktown Food Pantry is running low on food supplies
 

They need any long-shelf-life food, but the most useful items are:

  • Canned Tuna
  • Long Life Milk 
  • Cereal
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Fruit
  • 2 Minute Noodles
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Biscuits (any)
  • Spreads (peanut butter, jam, honey, cheese spread)
Bring your donations to the box in the church foyer, and everything will be delivered to ADRA each week. 
 
Frozen Meals for 
ADRA Blacktown:

Those working in the ADRA Blacktown Centre would really appreciate frozen prepared meals so when people come in off the street hungry they can heat a meal up and give it to them.
  • Suggestions include: curries and rice, soups, pasta dishes, etc.
  • Please add a label saying what it is, and the ingredients.
  • Bring to church on a Sabbath, and we will store in our freezer, and Richard Hurrell will take them to ADRA Blacktown during the week.
  • If you need containers, or for more information, please contact Susan Davis.
Thank you for caring for those who are less fortunate. 

eNews and Church Bulletin

If you have announcements to be added to eNews and/or the church bulletin, please send to


bulletin@castlehillchurch.org.au
by 9:00pm each Wednesday.

eNews is emailed out each week. We’d love to have you join our emailing list, and for you to read our news, requests and announcements, and information about upcoming events. So if you have subscribed, please read it! It’s where the details and links are! If you’d like to be added, please send a request to bulletin@castlehillchurch.org.au.

 

Upcoming Speakers & Events at Castle Hill Church

APRIL 2021

17.   Marvin Malcolm - "The King and His Princes - A Tale of Dysfunction"
        Offering: Castle Hills SDA Church
        Combined Church Luncheon

24.   Pr Josh Stothers
        Offering: Castle Hills SDA Church
        Adventurers Club Meeting - 2:00-4:00pm
        ANZAC Day
        Youth Social - Games & Spa @ Lockhart Home

 25.  Men's BBQ & Sports - 2:00-4:00pm on School Oval

20.   Church Business Meeting

21.   Creative Activities Term 2 Commences

27:   REL BYO Picnic @ Fagan Park, 1:00pm

MAY 2021

01.   Youth Breakfast
        Youth-led Worship Service

        Offering: Castle Hills SDA Church
        Pathfinders - other activities planned

        Youth Social

08.   Mother's Day Service - Pr Pablo Lillo & Jessica Laws
        Offering: South Pacific Record
        Adventurers Club Meeting - 2:00-4:00pm
        Youth Picnic Lunch @ Castle Hill Heritage Park

09.   Mother's Day

15.   Zen Wijeyesinghe: The Goodness of God
        Offering: Macarthur Adventist College Scholarships 
        IMAGINE Young Women's Conference
        Pathfinders Club Meeting - 3:30-8:30pm

21.   Jumpstart Children's Bible Study - Friday night, 6:00-7:30pm

22.   Denison Grellmann - ADRA Director
        Offering: Castle Hills SDA Church
        Church Social: Family Movie Night 

29.   Pr Pablo Lillo
        Offering: SPD Strategy - Comprehensive Health Ministry

30.   Pathfinder Community Services Day

 
 



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 – Josh Stothers 
E: joshuastothers@adventist.org.au
M: 0426 897 577

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

 

Final Word...
"Now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behaviour, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him."
Colossians 3:8-10
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