Revised Meeting and Ministry Plans During Covid19 Outbreak
LATEST UPDATE 30/12/2020
Dear Church,
Our current arrangements for meetings are as follows: Sunday Services are back face-to-face at 9:30am and 6:00pm, these are also being broadcast live on Zoom please email for an invite. We have a booking system for regulars attending church on Sunday’s but there is capacity to fit more in the building within our current Covid-19 plan. We are utilising the Services NSW QR code system for checking in as part of our Covid-19 plan. Each ministry leader will update its attendees of an particular meeting requirements. We are watching the updates regarding Covid-19 and will adjust this plan as necessary.
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TEAM
Rev. Glen Devenish
Lead Pastor
Glen is husband to Rachel and dad to 4 amazing daughters. He is particularly passionate about discipleship, church planting, and releasing both women and men, girls and boys, to use their gifts and skills for building up the community and glorifying God.
James 1:19 – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.
In a world where social media and electronic communications dominate this verse carries great wisdom in guiding our approach.
Warren Moore
Associate Pastor
Warren moved to Cardiff Heights Baptist in 2009, and is husband to Janette and a father of three married children. Warren’s passion is to teach and demonstrate the love of Christ in and through his Church, and then to share this love with his broader community. Warren’s aim is to live his life in a way that will encourage others to also want to live a life for Christ.
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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EVENTS
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FOR WOMEN
Women 2 Women
Events will be posted in the new year
Location: hit the ENQUIRE button for more info.
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FOR MEN
1st February 2020
Mens Working Bee thanks for the hard work we have some more disability parking and footpaths Thank you for those that participated.
The information for Men’s events for CHBC will be updated over the Holiday period ready for 2021
Men’s Golf Weekend
The spring event went off well and Steven Bollipo is the current CHBC Golf Champion.
Keep an eye on this space the planning team are in the process of organising the Autumn event 2021 information soon.
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FOR YOUTH
Young people in grades 5 – 12 are welcome to join our youth group, meeting on Friday nights in the school term. Aptly named ‘Connected Youth’, our youth group aims to see young people connected into a fun and supportive community, and into a personal relationship with our incredible God. Join us to participate in games, build friendships and learn more about the significance of God in your life.
Friday 29th January First Night Back Ocean Baths Night
First day back to youth Chilling at the Church then off for fun in the ocean baths
Lots of swimming and other fun games. Don’t forget swimmers and a towel.
When: 7-9:30pm
Where: Depending on COVID rules it might be parents come along @the Church::: then we all drive to either Newcastle or Merewether Ocean Baths dependant on the night.
Information For Connected Youth
Firstly let me say thank you for sending your young people along to Connected Youth for 2020 what a year of challenges and excitement. I pray that over this Christmas period you are able to catch up with family and loved ones in a safe fashion. On behalf of our Youth leaders and Myself we would like to wish you a Blessed Happy and Safe Christmas period as we celebrate the birth of our saviour. For 2021 We will continue to watch closely seeking the best advice from from our Baptist Association and Government Health warnings. We need to conduct youth in a Covid safe system so we will be following our churches Covid-19 Safety plan. To that end we would ask that parents when dropping of Youth would wait outside or in their cars we will have a leader stationed at the double doors of the entry to let our youth know when you arrive. Our leaders will follow social distancing and our games will be designed around that as well. Please if your youth show any symptoms of Covid 19 we would ask you to keep them home thank you. We have met as a team and chatted about what youth group will look like for the next season, so if you have ideas email me at the usual address. Our Church is going to weekly in building services as of the 29th November.
For details contact Warren via the ENQUIRE BUTTON
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FOR YOUNG ADULTS
The Young Adults Bible Study group meets at the Church every Thursday evening. Arrive around 7pm for a 7:30pm start and we aim to finish at 9pm.
The theme for 2021 is Meditation.
Reading the Bible Together
January 2021: Numbers – to be discussed 04 Feb 21
February 2021: John – to be discussed 04 March 21
Find Us On Facebook - Young Adults Bible Study
Please see picture above for the upcoming YA events. More details will come, but if you do have any questions, please just touch base via the YA facebook page.
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Messy Church
Messy Church is in recess due to Covid and we will look to reviewing our options in the New Year
Occurring on the fourth Sunday of each month, Messy Church is for the whole family – young and old! Join us for craft, games, a puppet show and dinner. It is a relaxed and entertaining way to make new friends and learn about Jesus.
Time: 4PM – 6PM
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
*Cannot cater to dietary requirements.
What is Messy Church?
Messy Church Sunday 23rd February
Join us at 4PM on Sunday, as it’s time for Messy Church again! The topic for this month is all about a very Messy Journey. Why not come and find out what that’s about. Messy Church is a fun time for the whole family, including grandparents. We have craft, games, music, puppets and dinner for everyone to enjoy.
It’s a free afternoon of family fun, and we want to celebrate and enjoy learning more about Jesus with you!
Playtime
Time: 10am – 12pm each Wednesday during the School Terms
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
For preschool aged children and their carers.
Football
Time: April to September, Saturday Games
Location: View website
Watch games for free
To play, please RSVP by MARCH 2020
Arts & Craft Group
Time: Wednesdays 10am
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285 – Upper Hall
Connected Youth
Time: Friday nights, 7PM – 9:30PM, during school terms
Location: Mostly @ 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285 but it changes on the night
Cost: $2 Grade 5 – 12 only
2020 Holiday Club
Time: 9am – 3pm Sept TBA Oct
Location: 35 Main Road, Cardiff Heights NSW 2285
Cost: $5 per child per day
Age: K-6
Craft, singing, puppet shows, games and food.
RSVP to office@cardiffheightsbaptist.org.au or call Office 4954 5895
Home Group Bible Studies
MON 10AM @ Church – Leader Mavis Hatcher
MON 7:30PM KYB @ Lynden Grove Retirement Village – Leader Rosmarie Tsousis
TUES 7:30PM Leader – Chris & Judith Ratcliffe
WED 1:30PM Leader – Roy Fitzsimmons
WED 7:15PM Leader – Lindsay Mason
THURS 7PM Leader – Diane Perkins
THURS 7PM Young Adults Home Group – Leader Ps. Warren Moore
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SPACES
Church Auditorium
Our Sunday 9:30am and 6:00pm services are held in our Church Auditorium. This is a space for our congregation to join together in communal worship, prayer and bible teaching. We have a Children’s Corner reserved in the Church Auditorium for families, and our Parents Retreat room also adjoins our Auditorium with a window and speaker system to allow families to listen to our services with greater privacy.
Children’s Space
Our children enjoy a custom-built Children’s Space for their Sunday morning Children’s Church, and Wednesday PlayTime sessions. This space includes an area for games, craft, a kitchenette and a quiet babies’ room. The Children’s Space also opens onto a playground and large grassed area for outdoor games.
Parents Retreat
Our Parents Retreat is a sanctuary available on Sundays for families to utilise. This space includes comfortable couches, a range of toys, and an area for parents to feed and change their children. Our Creche is also held in the Parents Retreat during our Sunday Morning service for pre-primary aged children. Parents are able to see into the Church Auditorium from the Parents Retreat through a tinted window, and can choose to listen to the service in the Auditorium through a speaker system. We value our families and prioritise a space reserved for them to care for their children while still feeling part of the service.
Church Hall
Our Church Hall is a wonderful meeting area, where we host Sunday Morning Tea. This space is also utilised for our Youth Group, Messy Church, Craft Group, and other community activities. Our Church Hall and adjoining commercial Kitchen have recently been renovated to allow for sound-proofing, which means there is plenty of space for our young people to play active games in this area!
Playgound
Adjoining our Children’s Space is a large playgound with swings, a sandpit and a fully enclosed grass area. Children are welcome to use this space, and particularly love to stretch their legs on a Sunday morning after our church service.
Ministry Centre
Our Ministry Centre is located next to our main church building. This Centre contains our church offices, and a room available for ministry meetings and bible studies.