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	<description>To lead people into a mature relationship with Jesus as Lord</description> 
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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Alistair Blakeley is a bit of a green guru with solar hot water, water tanks, a water bladder under the house, and he is right up with developments on LED lighting.

 

 

 

 

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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:08:40  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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The Peter Corney water harvesting system - the front garden is watered from the house roof, and back garden via pump from garage run-off &#8211; maybe he&#8217;s selling water on the side!

 

 

 

 

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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:07:58  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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Don Helmore has water tanks hidden everywhere, a separate tank for the washing machine discharge, and has also installed solar hot water.

 

 

 

 

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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:07:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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Benita and Geoff Buchanan operate solar hot water as well as photovoltaics. This generates excess power, which they feed back to the grid.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:06:40  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Mission Vision &amp; Values - Home</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=1&amp;article_id=744</guid>
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The final Mission Vision and Values documents are available for download below:

MISSION &amp; VISION Document

VALUES Document

Hard copies will be available in the church foyer from Sunday August 1st 2010. 


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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Girls Night Out - Home</title>
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Girls, put  September 10 from 7:30pm into your diary&#39;s for our Girls Night Out

@ St Hilary&#39;s Anglican Church, 12 John Street, Kew. 


Girls Night Out is an evening that understands women. An evening of sharing &amp; laughter. A night of fun and entertainment for all women, young &amp; old. An evening where pearls of wisdom will be shared and brought to life.  


BE INSPIRED by special guest speaker Lisa McInnes-Smith, BE ENTERTAINED by guest musician Julia Grace, and BE LAVISHED with free goodies and tasty treats!

 It&#39;s just $20 - so register here then pay online .
This event is being run by World Vision and St Hilary&#39;s Anglican Church

 

For more info email info@shac.com.au

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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>RSC is coming - Home</title>
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RSC is our annual camp for all students in year 6 - 8. It will be an action packed week of games, eating and learning with a bunch of other students and young adult leaders. 

Click here for more details.
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>COMBINED SERVICE WITH DON CARSON - Home</title>
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Don Carson is Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, USA.  He is the author of numerous biblical and theological works.  Don is an outstanding communicator in print and in person and one of the Christian world&#39;s foremost thinkers. 

 

DON CARSON will be preaching on &quot;The Rich Man and Lazarus&quot; (Luke 16:19-31) at a very special Combined Service at 10am on Sunday 22 August 2010. 

 

All St Hilary&#39;s and St Silas&#39; Congregations along with St Mark&#39;s Camberwell and St James&#39; Ivanhoe, will meet in the Great Hall, The Centre Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe for this service.  (The Centre Ivanhoe is opposite Ivanhoe Girls&#39; Grammar School and St James&#39; Ivanhoe.)

 

A special Children&#39;s Program will be held.

 

ALL WELCOME - INVITE FRIENDS TO JOIN YOU. 


 

 

 

 

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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>St Hilary's Young Adults Minister - Home</title>
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<description>


 Call for Applicants


St  Hilary&#39;s is looking for a young adults minister to work as part of the  youth and young adults team.  


For more detailed information, and job description click here 
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Latest Web Updates - Home</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Latest Sermons - Home</title>
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Listen to Last Sundays sermons here and now! 

Or visit our audio page for more.

Select a sermon below to begin listening!     

 
        
         
       
       
          
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:32:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Newsletter for Sunday 1 August 2010 - Weekly Newsletter</title>
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The Sunday Newsletter is available by &quot;clicking this link&quot;</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:28:10  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Preaching Roster-Sunday 1 August - Preaching Roster</title>
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MISSIONS SUNDAY 


9am (LS) at St Silas
Judith Calf, Acts 21:7-16
&#8220;Why are you Breaking my Heart?&#8221;

9am (LS) &amp; 11am at St Hilary&#8217;s
David Williams, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 &#8220;Mission and Me&#8221;

2pm at St Silas&#8212;Living Stone Congregation (Mandarin Service)

6pm at St Hilary&#8217;s
Megan Curlis-Gibson
&#8220;iMission&#8221; (Megan&#8217;s final service)

7pm at Genazzano
Celia Toose, Philippians 1:1-11
&#8220;Partnership in the Gospel&#8221;

10.30am WED 4 August at St Silas (LS) Ron Chidgey

6pm SAT 6 August at St Hilary&#8217;s
West Papuan Fellowship

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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:12:09  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - CAFM Musical 2010 (LWW)</title>
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Performance Dates:

Friday  3rd Sept, 7pm and Saturday 4th Sept, 7pm at St Silas


Tickets on sale NOW - contact Kate at katek@shac.com.au

Adults $10

Children (pre school and school age)/Concession $5

Family $25 (2 Adults and 2 or more children) 


 

Rehearsals for Term 3:

 Thursdays   4:15-5:30pm 


Saturdays  August 7th 2:30 - 4:30 pm

                     August 14th 2:30 - 4:30 pm

                     August 21st 2:30 - 4:30 pm

                     August 28th 2:30 - 4:30 pm 

                     Friday September 3rd AND Saturday September 4th  5pm preparation and dinner

                                                                                                                        7 pm performance 


All rehearsals will be at St Silas, cnr Maud Street and Osburn Avenue, Balwyn Nth, 3101</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:46:36  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Girls Night Out Tickets - Girls Night Out</title>
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Please select the number of tickets you&#39;d like to purchase from the drop down menu, and click &quot;Add to Cart.&quot;  

     Number of Tickets 	1 Ticket $20.00 	2 Tickets $40.00 	3 Tickets $60.00 	4 Tickets $80.00 	5 Tickets $100.00       </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:25:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>RSC 2010 - RSC 2010</title>
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It&#39;s the Real Sepconf

This year&#39;s theme: Lost &amp; Found 


RSC is our annual camp for all students in year 6 - 8. It will be an action packed week of  games, eating and learning with a bunch of other students and young adult leaders.

Monday September 27th - Thursday September 30th 2010

Register Now


When:

Monday September 27th (drop off at 2pm) - Thursday September 30th (pickup at 2pm)

Where:

Drop off and pickup at Oasis Christian Camp, in Mt Evelyn.66-72 Monbulk Road, Mt Evelyn 3796Camp Phone: (03) 9736 2898

Cost:$180 before Sep 12th$200 late registration until Sep 27th

This cost includes accommodation, all meals, and use of all the facilities on the campsite.

Note: If you are in need of financial assistance for the camp, please contact Claire Toner on 9816 7112 or clairet@shac.com.au</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:09:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>WHAT ARE WE DOING AT ST HILARY'S? - Environmental Concerns</title>
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WATER SAVINGS:

All toilets are progressively being upgraded to dual flush

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

Insulation has been installed in the ceiling of St. Silas Vicarage, we are in the process of upgrading insulation in the Alfred Street residence and have audited all other properties.

Energy Efficient Lighting  has been installed in the Church hall, and we have installed long life energy efficient floods around properties.This is the most energy efficient approach to lighting.

A proposal for adopting Green Power across all properties has been costed for presentation to Church Council.

Our office staff actively separate out materials for Recycling.
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:53:47  MST</pubDate>
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<title>OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT – WHY? - Environmental Concerns</title>
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&quot;For the Church of the 21st century, good ecology is not an optional extra but a matter of justice. It is therefore central to what it means to be a Christian.&quot; ~ Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.

All Christians are called to be stewards of God&#39;s magnificent creation, and to live sustainably.
The fifth Mark of Mission of the Worldwide Anglican Communion is &#8216;to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth&#8217;.

Social &amp; Environmental Responsibility are inextricably intertwined.


The earth is the Lord&#39;s, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.  Ps 24.1 (NIV) 


God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.  Genesis 1:31 (NIV) 
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:52:44  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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Environmental degradation is not simply a scientific or political issue. Greed and exploitation have accompanied and often overshadowed beneficial economic development. Unjust political and social structures have led to displacement of people and to poverty. Over-consumption of resources such as forest clearing or overgrazing has resulted as people struggle to survive. Transformation to wise and sustainable use of the environment is at heart a spiritual matter. Environmental concern is a legitimate and necessary part of a Christian&#39;s response to God&#39;s loving provision for us  from GREEN BY GRACE - a report prepared for the general synod 2004 by the Environment Working Group of the Anglican Church of Australia.
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:51:38  MST</pubDate>
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<title>HELPFUL RESOURCES - Environmental Concerns</title>
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Sustainability Victoria at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au  is a very comprehensive resource covering water savings, energy efficiency, recycling hints.

Also look at their linked sites www.saveenergy.vic.gov.au and www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au


Examples are such things as Byte back (environmentally sound disposal of computer etc parts), Battery back, Detox your home (unwanted chemicals, paints etc) - You will also find links to explain the various symbols that are used on plastic packaging, energy ratings etc....

 

Go deeper with the Intergovernmental panel on climate change at www.ipcc.ch

 

Check out what the Victorian EPA does at www.epa.vic.gov.au. The student link www.epa.vic.gov.au/students/ has very good information and resources for primary, secondary and tertiary students and teachers.  

 

Review the working of the Australian Anglican Environmental Network www.aaen.org.au

 

BOM is a globally respected organisation, so get really serious at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Climate Change website www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/ 

 

Check out and be staggered by your environmental footprint using Australian Conservation Foundation&#39;s Eco-Calculator www.acfonline.org.au/custom_greenhome/calculator.asp or Google &quot;Eco footprint calculator&quot; and choose from any number of calculators. 

 

Support Tear Australia with it&#8217;s integrated approach to social justice and environment  - see Carbon fast at www.tear.org.au/advocacy/articles/carbonfast 

 

Get on board with Clean Up Australia at www.cleanup.org.au or check out their bottled water blog at cleanupaustralia.wordpress.com

 

Subscribe at www.makingenvironmentalnews.com - This is an initiative of the Banksia Foundation &#8211; see http://www.banksiafdn.com

 

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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:50:04  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Environmental Concerns</title>
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The sunny Caroline Banks is also solar at home, while the Janes have given up swimming at home and converted their pool in to water storage.

 

Many of us purchase green power (from government accredited wind or solar sources).</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:49:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>WHAT ARE ST HILARY'S PEOPLE DOING AT HOME? - Environmental Concerns</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:47:48  MST</pubDate>
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<title>ST HILARY'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PRINCIPLES - Environmental Concerns</title>
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<description>
The following Environmental policy and principles were adopted at the September 2009 Church Council meeting:

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
St Hilary&#39;s is committed to show leadership in the way we care for the planet, and to use sparingly the resources over which God has given us stewardship.

Accordingly, we will strive to reduce our environmental impact both as members of the St Hilary&#39;s community and as individuals, and to positively influence the wider community, and policy makers, based on a consistent approach to mainstream environmental issues.  

PRINCIPLES &#8211; we commit to the following principles

1. Understanding / Communication - to encourage a deep and objective understanding of and commitment to the environment amongst our congregations, through provision of education and training.

2. Environmental footprint - to take initiatives to minimize the current and future environmental impact of our activities on the land, air, water and other natural resources  (energy use, water use, recycling, purchasing policy etc).

3. Environmentally accountable financial resource use - to ensure that in relation to short and long term capital planning decisions, and to ongoing purchase of goods and services, we take actions to identify and minimise the environmental impacts of such decisions.

4. Public Policy - to participate, where appropriate, in the formulation of sound public policy that meaningfully addresses environmental problems.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:47:12  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - CAFM Musical 2010 (LWW)</title>
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<description>
    St Hilary&#39;s and St Silas&#39; Present     &quot;  NARNIA&quot; MusicalBased on C.S. Lewis&#39;   The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeBook by Jules Tasca. Music by Thomas Tierney. Lyrics by Ted Drachman
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:25:03  MST</pubDate>
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<title>How to register if you're a leader - RSC 2010</title>
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<description>
There&#39;s a few steps for you as well:

1. Click Register Now and fill in our leader&#39;s online form (hit submit when you&#39;re done - make sure you get the success message).

2. Pay via any of the following methods:      Credit Card Payments can be made here.Bank Transfer Payments should be transferred to St Hilary&#39;s &amp; St Silas Church General Account Bendigo            Bank BSB 633-000Account No 134986371IMPORTANT NOTE: The memo or reference section MUST include the person&#39;s name and &#39;RSC&quot; so we can identify it.
  Cheques made out to &quot;Shac Community (RSC09)&quot;     Cash in an envelope dropped off at the office at 12 John St. Kew

3. Attend the training day on Saturday, 18 September 2010 from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:35:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>How to register for RSC - RSC 2010</title>
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<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=990&amp;article_id=420</guid>
<description>
There&#39;s a few steps:

1. Click Register Now and fill in our online form (hit submit when you&#39;re done - make sure you get the success message).

2. Pay via any of the following methods:Credit Card Payments can be made here.
      Bank Transfer Payments should be transferred to St Hilary&#39;s &amp; St Silas Church General Account Bendigo            Bank BSB 633-000Account No 134986371IMPORTANT NOTE: The memo or reference section MUST include the person&#39;s name and &#39;RSC&quot; so we can identify it.
  Cheques made out to &quot;Shac Community (RSC09)&quot;     Cash in an envelope dropped off at the office at 12 John St. Kew

3. We&#39;ll send you an email closer to the date about what to pack and all the other necessary information.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:34:57  MST</pubDate>
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<title>RSC 10 Leader Payments - RSC 10</title>
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<description>


Please use the following link to begin the process of paying for Leaders

   




</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:33:01  MST</pubDate>
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<title>RSC 10 EarlyBird Camper Payment - RSC 10</title>
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<description>


Please use the following link to begin the process of paying for Campers   

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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:27:56  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday August 13th - Thank God It's Friday - Senior High</title>
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<description>


Hasn&#39;t Science disproved the bible?

Well, no, it hasn&#39;t. But lots of people think it has. There&#39;s a bajillion youtube docos claiming all sorts of things so we&#39;ll look at some of the best arguments (not necessarily from youtube) and give our view on this ever popular topic.  There&#39;ll be plenty of time to discuss things so if you disagree with us, come along and let us know your point of view.




NOTE: This is a top night to come along if  you&#39;re new to TGIF and/or St. Hilary&#39;s.
Start Time:  7:15pm
Pickup Time 9:30pmLocation: Saunders  House at St Hilary&#39;s (12 John St Kew) Cost: $5Bring:  Yourself and any friends who might like to come</description>
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<title>Friday September 10th - Wipeout</title>
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Bring  a  Friend Night: Isolation


Lonelinees sucks because we like doing things together. God actually set it up that way. Find out more at Wipeout.


Tonight is  a  great chance to bring your friends to Wipeout.  We&#39;ll be playing  some  great games, hearing a talk about christianity and chatting in our  year  levels.Start Time: 7:15pm
Pickup   Time 9:30pmLocation: St Hilary&#39;s - 12 John St KewCost:   $2Bring: Yourself and your friends</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:41:25  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday August 27th - Wipeout</title>
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Refresh: Sexting, porn and other things you don&#39;t talk about at church

Our culture is becoming saturated with sex, nudity and relationships. Don&#39;t believe me? Count how many billboards use sex to sell their product, or TV commercials, or online ads. It&#39;s everywhere! The church has a reputation for never talking about this stuff cos it&#39;s shameful or something. It&#39;s a reputation we intend to smash at Wipeout by talking about it all night! Seriously though it&#39;s important stuff and God has some seriously brilliant advice in this area. 


At Refresh we get together for a night of games, discussion, singing and some fantastic teaching. These nights are a great way of learning more about the God who&#39;s alive and active today.    Start Time: 7:15Pickup Time: 9:30pmLocation: St Hilarys - 12 John St. KewCost: $2Bring: A bible and notepad if you&#39;re into taking notes/doodling.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:40:52  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday August 13th - Wipeout</title>
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Bring a Friend Night!

Tonight is a great chance to bring your friends to Wipeout.  We&#39;ll be playing some great games, hearing a talk about christianity and chatting in our year levels.    Start Time: 7:15pmPickup Time 9:30pmLocation: St Hilary&#39;s - 12 John St KewCost: $2Bring: Yourself and your friends</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:40:24  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday August 20th - Wipeout</title>
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<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=531</guid>
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Small Groups: Jesus is our level 80 Priest

Hebrews compares Jesus with the ancient &quot;Great High Priests&quot; of the nation of Israel. We don&#39;t have High Priests anymore but Jesus remains relevant. Come along and share your thoughts.
At small group nights we don&#39;t talk &quot;at&quot; you but prefer to talk &quot;with&quot; you. After a few introductions we break into small groups and discuss the night&#39;s topic with your questions and opinions forming the direction of the coversation.    Start Time: 7:15pmPickup Time 9:30pmLocation: St Hilary&#39;s - 12 John St KewCost: $2Bring: A bible</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:40:01  MST</pubDate>
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<title>St Hilary's, Young Adults Ministry Director - Classified Ads</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=7</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=7&amp;article_id=720</guid>
<description>


Call for Applicants


St Hilary&#39;s is looking for a young adults minister to work as part of the youth and young adults team.  The applicant should be gifted in leadership, evangelism, teaching and administration.  In addition, the applicant should have an advanced understanding of Melbourne young adult culture, and be able to embrace the St Hilary&#39;s vision and values.  


For expressions of interest email Stephen Hale:  stephenh@shac.com.au

Applications close August 14, 2010 at the close of business hours.

The Job description is available for download here.


 

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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:49:32  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Coming Events - Young Adults 2010</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=684</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=684&amp;article_id=482</guid>
<description>


Relationship and Marriage Education Seminar - Thursday 5th August

TOPIC:  Issues with Finances and Budgeting


 

Thursday 5th August

7:45, at St. Hilary&#39;s, 12 John St. Kew 

$3 donation, to support Keriva Counselling

 

 Sue Allen, experienced financial adviser and accountant will lead a highly practical session for couples on issues with finances and budgeting.  This will include time to talk/work together privately as a couple. 

Suitable for couples of any age/stage.  All welcome!

RSVP required:  hannahc@shac.com.au 


 

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<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jul 2010 01:07:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>THE ALPHA COURSE - Alpha Online</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=526</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=526&amp;article_id=7</guid>
<description>


  

      Tuesday Nights, commencing with Dinner at 7.15pm. 

Held at St. Hilary&#39;s Church, 12 John Street, Kew 3101.
If you would like to attend please contact: Shaun Islip - 9816 7111

Register NOW online: Register  Now

Email Reference: http://shac.ccbchurch.com/app/w_form_response.php?form_id=12



 

March Alpha Course Dates and Topics: 
  	Tuesday, July 6th Alpha Invitation Dinner - Christianity - Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant? 
Tuesday, July 13th  Alpha 1 - Who is Jesus?
 Tuesday, July 20th Alpha 2 - Why Did Jesus Die?
 Tuesday, July 27th Alpha 3 - How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
 Tuesday, August 3rd Alpha 4 - Why and How do I Pray?
 Tuesday, August 10th Alpha 5 - Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
 Tuesday, August 17th Alpha 6 - How Does God Guide Us?
 Tuesday, August 24th Alpha 7 - How Can I Resist Evil?Saturday/Sunday, August 28th/29th Alpha Weekend - (i) Who Is The Holy Spirit? (ii) What Does The Holy Spirit Do? (iii) How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit? (iv) How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life? 
Tuesday, August 31st Alpha 8 - (final) - Does God Heal Today?WHAT IS ALPHA? 


Over 8 million people have now attended an Alpha course.

Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.

It is low-key, friendly and fun - and is supported by all the main Christian denominations. What&#39;s Involved?
Each session includes: dinnera video/talksupperdiscussion groupsa weekend away


Who is Alpha for?Atheists or agnostics wanting to investigate ChristianityNew ChristiansNewcomers to the churchChristians who want to brush up on the basics

What will it cost?
There is no charge for the Alpha course, although you may be asked to make a contribution towards dinner if your finances allow.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 03:07:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday September 3rd - Thank God It's Friday - Senior High</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533&amp;article_id=536</guid>
<description>


Boring Christians

Let&#39;s face it. Church has a reputation for being boring. In many cases it is a well deservered reputation. Likewise Christians can also come across as boring. Again, it is sometimes a well deserved reptutation. So why would a young person bother taking an interest in Christianity? There are good reasons but you&#39;ll have to come to TGIF in order to find out (I have RSI from typing...)


NOTE: This is a top night to come along if  you&#39;re new to TGIF and/or St. Hilary&#39;s.
Start Time:  7:15pm
Pickup Time 9:30pmLocation: Saunders  House at St Hilary&#39;s (12 John St Kew) Cost: $5Bring:  Yourself and friends
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:38:04  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Audio - Senior High</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533&amp;article_id=416</guid>
<description>
To subscribe to this podcast using iTunes or an alternative audio program please click the &quot;Menu&quot; button in the bottom right hand corner and then select &quot;Podcast&quot;.                                                                  </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:37:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Leadership - Senior High</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533&amp;article_id=367</guid>
<description>


Director: Kirk Mackenzie
 (w) 9816 7100 (m) 0409 040 681(e) kirkm@shac.com.au</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:37:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>What's Senior High all about at St. Hilary's - Senior High</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533&amp;article_id=13</guid>
<description>


Our Purpose Statement: &quot;We aim to point people to Jesus, build lasting friendships, grow our faith, celebrate God with our whole lives, and get involved in God&#39;s work.&quot;   

We have a strong community for people in year 10, 11 &amp; 12 with several different ways to be involved. We are passionate about equipping young people to live lives of meaning, purpose and hope through a relationship with Jesus Christ. We have three key types of meeting. 


Small Groups
With around 200 people attending the 7pm service it is important to not get lost in the crowd. Small Groups are... well... small groups of people who meet together in homes. Most of them meet on Sundays at 4:30 but in 2010 we will also have alternate meeting times. During Small Group we study the bible, pray and do life together under the guidance of young adult leaders from the 7pm community.

Thank God It&#39;s Friday

Every now and then we get together for some fun and teaching aimed specifically at senior high schoolers. They&#39;re not every week but when they&#39;re on these meetings are the place to be and a great place to invite friends as well.


Shac7 Services
We meet at 7pm in the hall at Genazzano College (Cotham Rd, Kew) every Sunday night. This service is targeted at secondary students and young adults. The service creatively presents relevant bible teaching, dynamic worship music and prayer for our church, community and world.

Visit the Shac7 page. </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:37:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Wipeout Audio - Wipeout</title>
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We record a lot of the stuff we say at Wipeout. Have a listen.
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:28:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Wipeout Leaders - Wipeout</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=33</guid>
<description>


Director: Kirk Mackenzie
 (w) 9816 7112 (m) 0409 040 681(e) kirkm@shac.com.au</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:28:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>What is Wipeout? - Wipeout</title>
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<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=12</guid>
<description>
Our Purpose Statement: &quot;We aim to point people to Jesus, build lasting friendships, grow our faith, celebrate God with our whole lives, and get involved in God&#39;s work.&quot;
 Wipeout is a Christian community for youth in years 7-9. We have fun filled activities every Friday night of the school term. Wipeout is all about developing relationships. We aim to help youth develop friendships with each other, their leaders and of course God.
Wipeout youth are linked into a small group with adult leaders and others from their year level and gender. These groups are a great way to make new friends and learn new things.Many youth from Wipeout also attend the Shac7 service on Sunday nights. This is a vibrant service designed specifically for youth and young adults, and is run at Genazzano College, Cotham Rd, Kew.
 Visit the 7pm Service page.You can register yourself with Wipeout to ensure you get informed of upcoming events by filling in this form online. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:28:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday September 3rd - Wipeout</title>
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<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=533</guid>
<description>


Wipeout&#39;s E-Sports Championship

Video games are becoming an actual sport! Don&#39;t believe me? Watch this! One of the reasons for this is that games are no longer limited to extreme hardcore nerds sitting in the dark playing by themselves. With all the new controllers and game types everyone can find something they enjoy. Enter yourself in Wipeout&#39;s E-Sports Championship and you never know, you might become an international gaming star! By the way, if you&#39;re a bit of a noob (new person) when it comes to games, don&#39;t worry, there&#39;ll be some non-computer games happening as well.
Start Time: 7:15
Pickup Time:  9:30pmLocation: St Hilarys - 12 John St. KewCost: $5Dress: Like your favorite videogame character


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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:24:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Friday August 6th - Wipeout</title>
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<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=529</guid>
<description>


Wipeout&#39;s Murder Mystery Night

We&#39;ve got a funny feeling that at about 7:30 on August 6th, someone is going to die. We&#39;ve also got a funny feeling that we&#39;ll be needing your help finding out who murdered the dead person. At the same time we&#39;ll eat some delicious food and enjoy the company of other detectives. Will you be the one who puts the murderer behind bars?
Start Time: 7:15pmPickup Time 9:30pmLocation: St. Hilary&#39;s - 12 John St. Kew

Cost: $5
Dress: like a detective. (famous detectives include Sherlock Holmes, Columbo, Mulder % Scully, Bones and Bones&#39; friend, all those people from the multiples CSI&#39;s and Inspector Rex)
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 22:40:56  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Term Three Small Groups - Senior High</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=533&amp;article_id=500</guid>
<description>


Weekly from Sunday July 18th
Start Time: 4:30pmEnd Time 7pm (most of us will head to the 7pm Service at this point. The service usually finishes by 8:45pm)
Location: Saunder&#39;s House - St Hilary&#39;s - 12 John St KewCost: $5
Bring: A bible</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:41:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>RSC 2010 - Wipeout</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=532&amp;article_id=465</guid>
<description>
RSC is our camp for years 6-8:September 27th-30th Click here to visit the RSC page.
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:27:17  MST</pubDate>
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<title>St Hilary's MISSIONS CONFERENCE 2010 - Missions Conference</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=95</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=95&amp;article_id=713</guid>
<description>


WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR?

The Missions Conference 2010 offers  the opportunity for the whole church to draw together to think, learn,  be challened about &quot;Who is My Neighbour?&quot;  Mission everywhere involves  crossing cultures whether locally or globally.   

 

Guest  Speakers:

DAVID WILLIAMS.  David has been heading up  training and development for CMS Australia since November 2007.  David  and his wife Rachel lived and served in Kenya for many years with  Crosslinks and at Carlile College, Nairobi.  They also worked  extensively in Kibera, one of the largest informal settlements in  sub-Saharan Africa.

CELIA TOOSE. Celia works with the CMS  staff team in Sydney and her role involves hleping Bible College and  university students work out what part they should play in global  mission.

JUDITH CALF.  Judith&#39;s current ministry is with  CMS, training new missionaries at St Andrew&#39;s Hall Melbourne.   Along  with living and working in rural Australia and the Pacific Islands in  her Public Health profession, a God-inspired change of direction gave  Judith the opportunity to serve the church in Tanzania for 10 years  teaching in rural Evangelist Bible Colleges.

 

MISSION  DINNER.  On Saturday night we&#39;re gathering from 6.30pm at St  Hilary&#39;s for a night of cross-cultural music, story and dance.  Join us  as we eat and share together.  Our guest musicians are &quot;Vox Congo&quot;, a  dynamic group of Congolese refugees.  They&#39;ll have you on your feet in  no time.

 

PROGRAM

Friday 30 July from  7.30pm

Plenary Address:  David Williams.  Youth Program:   Celia Toose.  Children&#39;s Program: Andrew Astley

Saturday 31  July from 2.00pm

Plenary Address: David Williams.  Electives.   Children&#39;s Program: Andrew Astley. MISSIONS DINNER

Sunday 1  August - Services

9am St Silas - Judith Calf.  9am &amp; 11am  St Hilary&#39;s - David Williams.  6pm St Hilary&#39;s - Megan Curlis-Gibson.

7pm  at Genazzano - Celia Toose. 

 

COSTS:

Conference  Friday night/Saturday afternoon $30 workers.  $10  student/concession

Conference Friday night or Saturday  afternoon $15 workers.  $5 students/concession

Conference  Dinner $30 workers / $20 student/concession / $50 families (2 adult,  2 children) / $10 children 

 

 REGISTRATION

 Registration  requires 2 steps.

1. Please fill in our online Registration  Form here

2. Then make your online Payment  here

 

If you have questions or difficulties with your  registration or payment, please email Lyn Whaley. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:24:51  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Shac@6 welcomes you! - 6pm Congregation</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=17</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=17&amp;article_id=522</guid>
<description>


The Shac@6 congregation is a unique blend of  adults from their 20s to 80s, unified by their desire to grow in knowing and loving Jesus Christ the Lord in the reality of adult life. We  are a congregation of about 80 people, which enables us to get to know  each other and participate in deeper ways. All adults are welcome, from  all backgrounds and life experiences. We are a growing and genuine bunch  of people!


 

We have two wings to our community life - Sunday  celebrations, where preaching from the Bible, music, prayer,  spending time together are our priorities, and Small Groups,  where we can do life together with other Christians and those seeking to  find out more about God&#39;s love, word and plan for the world. 

 

We  are heavily involved in the life of the church and in our community - The  Alpha Course, soup van ministry, missions, the Growing Leaders  programme, and being the best we can be in our workplaces. We  support social justice endeavours like Micah  Challenge and Heal  Africa. We love spending time together over dinner once a month  after the service (usually the first Sunday), where all are welcome. Our  Small Groups are always willing to grow - and you can join a group by  contacting Peta and Jack Jane  via email.

 

Our minister is the Rev&#39;d Megan  Curlis-Gibson, whose focus is to empower the entire congregation for  service, and to ensure God&#39;s word is at the centre of all we do. She  also has a special pastoral care mandate for the Young Adults in our  congregation and runs the Growing Leaders course across Shac.

 

Shac@6  is a special place to be - worship is real, prayer is heartfelt,  creativity is encouraged and the Bible is taken seriously. Come and join  us on a Sunday night!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 20:02:47  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Recent news - 6pm Congregation</title>
<link>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=17</link>
<guid>http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=17&amp;article_id=523</guid>
<description>
Last Sunday it was announced that Megan Curlis-Gibson will go on parenting leave in August 2010. The Rev&#39;d Peter Corney will take over leadership of Shac@6 until the end of 2010, which is wonderful news. A task force has been convened to shape a planning process for the future of Shac@6 into 2011 and beyond. You can email Ashley Walker with your thoughts and vision for the community of Shac@6 - we want to hear from you!
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:51:11  MST</pubDate>
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