Families at Scone in Scone, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Families at Scone

Locality: Scone, New South Wales

Phone: 65453396

Address: Corner of hill and Liverpool st 2337 Scone, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.sconeanglican.church

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25.01.2022 We can’t wait to see your masks!

24.01.2022 Scone Anglican Kids is returning!

22.01.2022 Hey Church, Our teaching series ‘Cut to the Heart’ a series that will help us anticipate the Day of Pentecost has launched today. We pray that these teach...ings will transform your mind, pierce your heart and shape your hands. in Christ, Rev Jesse Baker "Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified. Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart." - Acts 2:36-37

21.01.2022 Hey Families, Enjoy this week's assuring message from Rev Nate, an update from our missionary Judith Calf, and a comforting family worship video for the little ones. Our virtual liturgy is uploaded here: https://sconeanglican.church/online-community If you have any prayer requests, we will also provide the link here: https://sconeanglican.church/online-prayer... If you are interested in a more thorough update, click this link: https://sconeanglican.ucareapp.com/e/ysV08dBJ7UWHHSud7ZL7dw Rev Jesse

19.01.2022 Hey Church, A month ago we gave a little challenge to our familiesto read Acts 2 together and get colouring. Here are some of the results. Great work to everyone who participated!

16.01.2022 Today Katrina Clement from the Contemporary Service shared about the Choosing Hope walk. This is an initiative that seeks to support and create awareness for fa...milies who have been affected by the loss of a child. If you would like to support Katrina in this great initiative, we would encourage you to financially assist her to reach her goal. More information about her walk can be found here: https://walkyourway.choosinghope.com.au//KatrinaClement-45 If you are a bereaving parent yourself, we'd encourage you to get a copy of the 'My Tears In Your Bottle' resource that has been produced by the Bible Society. More information about this resource can be found here: https://www.biblesociety.org.au/blog/my-tears-in-your-bottle

15.01.2022 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES ARE HERE! If you would like to pack a box and bless a child, let our coordinator, Margaret Wicks, know ([email protected]). ...We would love to build a box with you! More info: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/ #gospelcommunity

15.01.2022 A great day for our children moving into high school

15.01.2022 Dear Church Family, Now that the COVID-19 has made its way into the Hunter Valley, new procedures are being implemented to help contain the virus. While this i...s a season of anxiety, please be reassured by the reality of God’s comforting presence. 1. The AGM on Sunday the 22nd of March is suspended until further notice. All current office holders including churchwardens, synod representatives and incumbency board members remain in place. The Churchwardens will now form an Executive Committee of Parish Council with myself. This committee will be empowered to ensure that the parish is managed. The committee will also contact the Bishop if they are concerned about my wellbeing. 2. The St. Luke’s Hall will no longer be in use. All hall bookings will be cancelled: this also includes all other church ministries. The hall can only be accessed by the Parish Council. 3. Strathearn Services and visitations are cancelled until further notice. Since the elderly are the most vulnerable now, they are being strategically isolated. To ensure that our pastoral presence is maintained, Leigh Rowney and Jean Keeping are writing letters to the residents and pastoral staff. Only ordained clergy will be able to visit the residents. 4. New update: Baptism celebrations in a large worship gathering are now suspended until further notice. We are now exploring the possibility of private baptisms in a small group context. 5. All Church services are cancelled until further notice. + Peter has said, Earlier today the GPs of the Hunter region joined with other medical practitioners urged citizens to take unprecedented action for their self-care and the care of the communityWith an immense sense of grief but with an equal sense of responsibility, I have decided that we should suspend all public worship in our churches. This includes all the Easter services. 6. Since all ‘face-to-face’ services are cancelled, we are going online. As one minister said, church isn’t really cancelled, it’s just different. + Peter also said, The bishops of NSW and this Diocese are encouraging all our churches to consider innovative care. This is a time for Christians to be innovative in their ministries of care, worship and teaching. We live in an age of unparalleled technological resources to demonstrate love and care. Since we desire for God’s people to continue to grow in their faith, our innovative solution will be to create a home church experience. Our weekly church service will be uploaded on the Scone Anglican Facebook page and our new Scone Anglican YouTube channel. This simplified church service will be posted on Saturday evening. A reminder email will also be sent out. This email will include: - a kids’ ministry resource kit - a copy of the order of service - a copy of the sermon transcript - a link to our sermon podcast In the meantime, please prepare a space in your home for worship. 7. Since we now must self-isolate, we are innovating our approach to pastoral care and discipleship. We are currently creating 12 COVID-19 Support Groups which will be led by several leaders. These leaders will be tasked with follow up, prayer and encouragement and providing discipleship and worship resources. Once our leaders are selected, they will get into contact with you. 8. Continue to support the church financially if you can. Since our regular meetings will not be taking place, our income stream may be weakened, making our Parish vulnerable. Please consider transitioning to giving online or putting aside some money each week for a significant offering in the future. Our online giving details are provided below: - BSB: 705 077 - ACC: 00040522 - Name: Anglican Parish of Scone 9. We must be a people committed to bringing renewal in a time of worldwide anxiety. Fr Glen Hughes, from the Parish of Murrurundi, has offered some helpful suggestions: - Do obey the directions of the authorities (see Romans 13), and ensure you follow good hygiene practise. - Make time for daily prayer and reflection on Holy Scripture and other good Christian texts and teachings. - Check on your neighbours, particularly the isolated or elderly. Use the phone or internet if we can't have contact in person and actively assist them where you are able to do so safely. - Don't hoard or gather resources unnecessarily, and always look to share what you have with those who are without. - Pray for those who are sick or dying; the bereaved; medical professionals and carers who are on the front line; those charged with decision making at this time and those who are working for a vaccine or cure for COVID-19. Final Thoughts Friends, as we prepare to make some serious changes, please know that you are in our prayers. If you are anxious about anything, please don't hesitate to contact one of our executive team members: Jeanette Brink, Helen Gardner, Lyndal Buckley and myself. In the meantime, support me by spreading this letter throughout our Parish. Let me close this letter with a prayer: Heavenly Father, your son traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness. At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbours from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Amen. Blessings in Christ, Rev. Jesse Baker E: [email protected]

14.01.2022 Keeping you’ll updated.

11.01.2022 CHURCH ON THE LAWN This Sunday at 10:45am our contemporary service we will be gathering outside for a special ‘Church on the Lawn’ service. We will have some l...ive worship to reflect upon, the kids will get to meet a new special guest, and Caitlyn Jones is going to share her story with us. Please bring your rug for the grass and a bible if you have one. We’ll then enjoy some quality time together worshipping God in the warmth of the sun. We hope to see you there!

10.01.2022 SCONE KIDS’ During our Sunday at 5pm service, the kids enjoy a vibrant program with age-focused teaching and fun. If you want to get connected, our team will be eager to welcome your children into our community! #jesusisnumber1

06.01.2022 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES ARE HERE! If you would like to pack a box and bless a child, let our coordinator, Margaret Wicks, know ([email protected]). ...We would love to build a box with you! More info: https://samaritanspurse.org.au/ #gospelcommunity

06.01.2022 Hey Church, Our weekly worship bundle will now be uploaded each week on our website. Find our resources for this week here >> https://sconeanglican.church/cut-...to-the-heart-part-2 While these resources can be used individually, we believe that they are best used in community. If you would like to join a Gospel Community on Zoom, sign up here >> https://sconeanglican.church/online-community We hope to see you online! Cheers, Rev Jesse

05.01.2022 Exciting youth happenings at Scone Anglican!

03.01.2022 Hey Church, It was exciting to return to public worship on Sunday and Tuesday. While there are still restrictions in place (no singing; no morning tea; no touch...ing), the joy of worshiping together was nevertheless heartwarming. But while many of us gathered across the four services, some of us were unable to gather due to health, family activities and service restrictions . In your absence, please be assured of our prayers. Further, our worship services for this week are listed below. Please note that only our registered members can attend. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact us. Also, kids ministry fun bundles will be provided at each service. + Sunday Traditional, 8:30am in the hall + Sunday Contemporary B, 10:45am in the hall + Gundy, 1:30pm at St Matthew's + Tuesday Traditional, 10:30am in the hall Since our Moonan Flat and Contemporary Gathering A will not be meeting this week, please utilize our online liturgy: https://sconeanglican.church/doctrine-for-a-hungry-soul-par On another note, our gospel communities will begin to return to face-to-face meetings over the coming weeks. + Baker Gospel Community 1 will return at 10:30am in the Rectory this Monday. + Baker Gospel Community 2 will return at 5:00pm in the Rectory this Tuesday. Lastly, some of our women enjoyed the online Equip Conference today. If you missed the memo, and want to receive updates on our growing women's ministry, please contact Jessica: [email protected] In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Love you all in Christ, Rev Jesse 0429 907 322 [email protected]