en To lead people into a mature relationship with Jesus as Lord http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au © Copyright 2000 - 2009Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=455 SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 9am at St Silas 10am at St Hilary’s 6pm at St Hilary’s SUNDAYS 4-25 JANUARY 2009 9am at St Silas 10am at St Hilary’s 6pm at St Hilary’s 7pm at St Silas To find out more details about these services click here. 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http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=385 Email Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:01:48 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=384 Email Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:01:23 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=453 9 am at St Silas Praise & Thanksgiving Anthea McCall, Romans 12:9-13 'Being a good lover' 10 am at St Hilary’sMegan Curlis-Gibson, Acts 27:9-26 Summer Storms: 'Paul' 6 pm at St Hilary’s Megan Curlis-Gibson, Acts 27:9-26 Summer Storms: 'Paul' 7 pm at Genazzano Luke 16:10-13 'How to gain trust in Jesus' Kingdom' Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:07:07 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=51&article_id=452 9 am at St Silas Lord's Supper Anthea McCall, Romans 12:3-8 'Be a team worker' 10 am at St Hilary’sPaul Perini, Mark 4:35-41 Summer Storms: 'Jesus' 6 pm at St Hilary’s Paul Perini, Mark 4:35-41 Summer Storms: 'Jesus'7 pm at Genazzano Luke 15:11-32 'Stuffing up BIG TIME in Jesus' Kingdom' Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:29:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=454 SUNDAY CLUB Starts up again on Sunday 1 February. A Sunday Club Leaders Training event and BBQ on Saturday 31 January. GUMNUT PLAYGROUPS All playgroups will start up in the week of 9 February 2009. For more details click here. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:27:15 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=449 Both Wipeout and Three will kick off in February of 2009. Please click here to visit the Wipeout page (Years 7-9). Please click here to visit the Three page (Years 10-12). Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:27:15 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=369 Listen to Last Sundays sermons here and now! Or visit our audio page for more. Select a sermon below to begin listening! If you're unable to see the media player you may need to download and install flash player Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:27:15 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=533 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=533&article_id=371 Sunday 8th February Three LCs will meet every Sunday afternoon during every school term starting on February 8th. Mostly they will meet in people's houses but we are yet to confirm the locations. This web page is the place to go for all the details as they get confirmed. Camp Dates: Sepconf (Years 9-12) - June 28th - July 3rd Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:01:47 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=532 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=532&article_id=370 Friday 6th of February 2009 Wipeout will meet every Friday night during every school term starting on February 6th. Most weeks we'll meet in the main St. Hilary's building (12 John St. Kew) but sometimes we will be off-site. This web page is the place to go for all the details as they get confirmed. Camp Dates: Sepconf (Years 9-12) - June 28th - July 3rd RSC (Years 6-8)- Sep 28th - Oct 2nd Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:00:56 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=533 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=533&article_id=367 Director: Kirk Mackenzie (w) 9816 7100 (m) 0409 040 681(e) kirkm@shaccommunity.org.au Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:00:39 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=532 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=532&article_id=33 Director: Kirk Mackenzie (w) 9816 7100 (m) 0409 040 681(e) kirkm@shaccommunity.org.au Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:34:48 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=72&article_id=438 Introduction: On Sunday 26th October 2008, our Vicar Paul Perini announced that he and Michelle would not seek an extension to his appointment at Shac. This starts a process to seek our new Vicar for which the Incumbency Committee is responsible. Please refer to the attached brochure for details of what is happening and how the Shac community is able to be involved. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Parish Profile: The Parish Profile document gives an overview of who we are and what we do as Shac Community. This document is available for viewing from the link below. Please note that it is a large file (2Meg) so it would be quicker to save it to your local hard disk first before viewing it. DOWNLOAD PARISH PROFILE (right click and select SAVE AS to download file) Key Dates: 9th Nov 2008 Shac Profile Questionnaires available 24th Nov 2008 Close-off date for Questionnaires to be returned 19th Dec 2008 Incumbency Committee planning to complete the Profile documents (these documents to be available on this website shortly after) Late March / April 2009 Incumbency Committee aims to be able to give a name to the Archbishop 14th June 2009 Paul Perini finishes as Vicar and we hope that the new Vicar might be able to commence soon after this Parish Reference Group: (refer to the attached brochure for information about this group) Nigel Preston Anna Hooper Julia Robinson Simon Mackey Fiona McLeay Andrea Davey Carolyn Banks Robert Brodie Meredith Cameron Margaret Coghill Joseph Shih Michael O’Bryan Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:03:47 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527&article_id=369 Lauren's december prayer letter can be downloaded here. You can also check out her website: www.moorelight.com and read her letter to Shac@6 in the latest edition of The Fourth Space newsletter, available in the church foyer now. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:10:45 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527&article_id=361 Sign-up forms are now available for volunteer ministry areas at Shac@6 in 2009. If you haven't already filled one in, you can down-load it here! Return to Megan or to the office or in the collection plate. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:08:00 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527&article_id=359 Camp brochures out this week! Len and Jill Firth are our speakers. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:08:00 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=527&article_id=8 Our Community exists to grow adults and young workers into mature Christians who serve God by worshipping him, reaching others with the message of Jesus, and spurring each other on toward the glory that awaits. At Six we focus on clear, passionate, and applied teaching from the Scripture, humble & confident prayer, and enthusiastic joy-filled praise & worship. We seek to grow our faith by committing ourselves to each other through Church, Growth Groups, and Outreach. One of the great struggles for many people is the pace of life. At Six we endeavor to challenge and equip you to be intentional about making space for Christian Community & making your faith come alive at work, home, or wherever. Six Ministry Team Paul Perini (email) Paul is our Vicar, and oversees the 6pm Ministry Team Megan Curlis-Gibson (email) Megan is an Assistant Minister at 6pm Shaun Islip (email) Shaun is the Shac Music Pastor. What Happens at Six? 'We Worship Together' Week 1, 3, 4: Praise & Thanksgiving A service of prayer, praise and teaching with a major emphasis on praise through contemporary Christian music. Week 2: The Lord's Supper We especially remember and celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection as we share in the bread and wine together. Special Services: Services focussed on issues & topics relevant to our immediate context as adults living in Melbourne. These are evangelistic and always seek to address these topics from a Biblical and pastoral point of view. Teaching & Preaching at 6pm Our goal at Six is to grow mature Christians by teaching the Scriptures with clarity and power. We believe that applied preaching based upon the Bible will change us into the likeness of Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit. Each week the preaching is recorded and can be downloaded here. 'We Grow Together' Growth Groups In a Growth group you will be challenged and equipped to grow in faith, grow the Kingdom of God, and grow together as Christians. All growth groups meet on weeknights for about 2 hours for a time of bible study, prayer, discussion and worship. Growth groups are open and welcoming to newcomers and provide them with an opportunity to meet others at Six. If you are interested in joining a Growth group linked to the 6pm congregation please contact Megan on 98167119 For more information about our community life please contact megancg@shaccommunity.org.au Children at 6pm A crying room is provided for parents with babies. For information about playgroups and other groups meeting during the week see the Children & Families section of our website or contact Julie Hinds on julieh@shaccommunity.org.au or call 9816 7100. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:08:00 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=334 One of the ways we meet during the week is in smaller groups of about 10-15 people. In the past we have likened these groups to small churches because in them we have aimed to do all the same things as a church. As a result, some of us call our groups Little church or LC.In these groups we study the Bible going through a curriculum that parallels the Sunday night talks. Also, we pray, eat a meal together and have fun. These groups aim to be a welcoming place where long lasting and meaningful friendships can grow.For more information email Jane Lockrey (Secondary School) or Kim Beales (18+). Visit the Small Groups page. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=333 In July 2007, Oaktree organised an enormous bus trip. Around 1000 young people from all across Australia descended on Sydney to lobby the then government and opposition to raise the amount allocated to foreign aid to 0.7% of the national GDP. The trip included a series of live concerts in towns along the way, and a short film was played on repeat promoting Make Poverty History on the side of the Opera House for all of Sydney harbor to see. Kevin Rudd pledged that if Labor Party won the federal election they would raise the amount given to 0.5%. This was an amazing achievement which amounted to billions of dollars. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=306 We believe 'community' is more than a cliche. Here is why... Depression and mental health problems are reaching epidemic proportions in our corner of the world. It is no secret that one of the greatest causes of depression is lack of real healthy community. Many people put community low down the list of their life priorities. Community will be sacrificed suddenly for another international experience, for career, buying a house - anything to increase our chances of coming closer to reaching some kind of imagined perfection. The Bible's solution to this problem is what is called 'The Body of Christ'. As followers of Jesus, together we make a body of believers that is called 'The Body of Christ'. This is because together, we do the work of Christ, we love like Christ loved on earth, we have the power of Christ's Spirit, and we are centered on the teaching of Jesus Christ. All of this together makes up for community as God intended it. This does not mean that Christians don't get depressed or experience suffering inside Christian community. Community will not be made perfect until Jesus return. This is our great hope. No more death, pain or suffering. In the mean time, we work towards this by living out real community in the power of God's spirit. Surrounded by the mess of this world, we experience people who genuinely love us and we are given a clear purpose - to reach out to others with this love. Practically, we live out this community in our gatherings and in our service towards one another. There are hundreds of opportunities in our community to serve one another, leading groups, helping out with food, coaching sport teams, running bible studies, playing music - no matter how God has wired you up, there is an opportunity for you to serve. Sunday night at Genezzano is our corporate way of expressing our love for one another. So come along and experience real community as God designed it. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=225 Venue: Oasis Campsite Monbulk Rd Mount Evelyn Topic: The Resurrection Stories of Jesus Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=202 Most of all, we hope that on Sunday nights God will connect with us and change us through the words in the Bible, through his Spirit in our hearts and minds, and through his people in the community. There are always lots of visitors on a Sunday night and so it is sometimes difficult for me to catch up with everyone who is new. So, if you come and visit, please introduce yourself to me or to someone else who has been up the front. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=203 I have no idea if David Beckham believes in God, but we believe in Soccer (and sport in general). We have two soccer teams that you can get involved with, a boys' team and a girls' team. For more info contact Jon Ruddle. If you would like to start a new team then let us know. Also, we're sending a team to the state youth games. This is a massive state-wide church combined olympics where you can do everything from run to play mario cart. If you would like to be involved contact Jill Mackenzie. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=200 There has been a long history of a growing and exciting youth work at our church. We have three groups.Wipeout (yr 7-9)Three (yr 10-12) Traditionally, most church youth groups have been about going roller skating and ten pin bowling. Our youth groups are a bit different. We do have lots of fun, however, we put a big focus on developing our faith. Once a month, Wipeout meets for a night of youth worship and teaching called Refresh. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=201 At Refresh, there are interesting guest speakers who talk about how to be a Christian, there is a cool worship band. At the end of the night we break up into groups and discuss the talk. For more information about Wipeout, contact Lachie Schofield. The year 10-12s meet together every week at 4pm before Sunday church for small group (see the section above). If you would like to join a group, contact Jane Lockrey.The two highlights of our year are the camps - RSC (yr 6-8) and Sepconf (yr 9-12). On these camps it is a time for us to grow in our faith and to have heaps of fun. Sepconf has been running for about 15 years, and occurs in the June/July holidays. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=197 We focus on mission in our community. In fact, we have birthed two growing mission organisations: Mustard and The Oaktree Foundation. (Photo Right - Mustard performers at the Caufield Grammar 2008 mission). When we say 'mission', we mean that we want everyone to know the good news about Jesus and to follow him. Also, mission is about action, we believe that this same good news should bring about physical transformation in the world. When this action takes place, injustice turns to justice: the poor are fed, the lonely are loved, and the persecuted are defended. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=190 We aim to be a people soaked in prayers. This is not always easy. It is easier to focus on the tasks before us. It stands to reason, however, that if you have the power of the creator of the Universe on offer, we should access this power. Also, being a Christian is having a relationship with God, so we should be regularly talking to him. Apart from the regular prayer that we encourage each other to do in our own private time, we pray in our small groups, and have regular prayer gatherings that people can come to during the week. In 2007 we will be having six 24 hour prayer vigils, where people pray for an hour at a time in a chain for 24 hours straight. When we did this in the past I used to always end up in the 3am spot. It sounds extreme, but it very amazing to see how God speaks to us through this time. Last year we did a prayer walk on a Sunday night. This involved walking in groups of about 15 praying around the streets of Kew and stopping at different posts and praying. We found this was a very powerful and important act of worship. Every Sunday night we have a prayer team who offers to pray for people. Often people respond to something in the sermon, or they simply want to meet with God, or want to be healed of physical, emotional or spiritual suffering. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=188 We are a community that loves the arts and wants to express our faith through the arts. My background and training is in classical music, and I still play in pub bands so I have always had a strong interest in expressing my faith through the arts (check this lame link out). There are lots of great musicians in our church who help lead us in our worship music. These musicians come from bands in the Melbourne pub band, as well as the jazz and classical music scenes. Artists and Musicians such as Rusty Crocket and Lachie Outhred from Like Bears (see photo above left), Kim Beales, record producer and electronic musician Myles Mumford, and singer songwriter Dave Toll all use their musical gifts to help us in our artistic worship. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=189 Also, we have visual artists in our community who use the talent to serve God such as Blythe Toll (see photo on the right). Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529 http://www2.shaccommunity.org.au/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=529&article_id=184 Wipeout: years 7-9Three: years 10-12Young Adults program: 18+ years old Mustard Schools Ministry Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:08:52 MST