Businessman Geoffrey Cousins says he hopes voters in the federal Environment Minister’s electorate will take notice of a full-page advertisement tomorrow involving a number of Australian celebrities.
Mr Cousins and a group of other prominent Australians – including former tennis champion John Newcombe, actors Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward, playwright David Williamson and singer Mark Lizotte (Diesel) – have taken out the advertisement to protest against the proposed Gunns pulp mill for northern Tasmania. Read more (ABC News)>>
The Tasmanian Wilderness Society is also offering a cyber-petition against the fast-tracking of the Gunns pulp mill. For more information see the Wilderness Society website.
Jeremiah begins as a reluctant prophet – reluctant to answer God’s call. Luckily for all of us, our ability to answer does not depend on being big or good enough …
Sermon – August 26th, 2007 – Rev Arnie Wierenga (pdf)
Paul Potts worked in a mobile phone warehouse in South Wales and went about largely unnoticed, until recently at least. His appearance on the TV show Britain’s got Talent raised some eyebrows and he did not seem the kind of person ‘cultured’ enough to be able to sing opera.
The first round performance was amazing to watch. On the stage walks a man who lacks self-confidence. The music begins and suddenly there is a transformation … Without wishing to be unkind, it is as though the beast becomes the beauty.
The video clip of this touches me deeply every time. I commend it to anyone who would like to see some ‘good news’ as a change to the usual diet of news on our media services. You can find it on YouTube here.
On the third Sunday of September, we will see the return of our lunches and activities afternoons. All parents, those who are young at heart, and those who wish to encourage the children are invited to share in lunch and activities.
The Kid’s club runs every Sunday of the year from 10am until around noon. Children begin in worship with the congregation and contribut to the community sharing time. After some specific teaching in worship, the Kid’s Club continues beyond the Sanctuary where the children are able to learn and play in a suitable environment.
A creche is always available also.
The Cook Island Christian Church showed their love for Papa and Mama Oremetua Ta & Mata William last Saturday with a sendoff Cook Islands style!
Minute of appreciation – Ministry of Ta Samuela William (pdf)
An event of the life activities group.
A small fee is charged per night, come and enjoy this life activity.
All welcome
Venue: Oakleigh Worship Centre – hall
Monthly meeting of the Balkara Parish Council.
Member congregations include the Cook Islands Christian Church, Clayton Congregation; the Tamil Church, Melbourne; and the St. David’s, Oakleigh congregation.
Weekly prayers of intercessions, open to anyone who wants to care for others through prayer.
All are welcome to come and share in this important ministry.
Location: Oakleigh Worship Centre, 154 Drummond St., Oakleigh
Wednesday Community Luncheon
$4 for a three-course lunch?
No, this is not a mis-print! Up to 80 people enjoy this regular gathering, for community, great food, and entertainment.
Now in it’s 14th year, all are welcome to come, eat and enjoy.
Every Wednesday (start of February until first week of December),
Oakleigh Worship Centre Fellowship Room.
A brief worship for those attending the community luncheon and workers in the Oakleigh CBD.
The community lunch follows at 12:30. All welcome.