Kingsgrove Community of Christ in Kingsgrove, New South Wales, Australia | Religious organisation

Kingsgrove Community of Christ

Locality: Kingsgrove, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9744 9549

Address: 125 Kingsgrove Road 2208 Kingsgrove, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Two Choices, What would you do?....you make the choice. Dont look for a punch line, there isnt one. Read it anyway. My question is: Would you have made the sa...me choice? At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son? The audience was stilled by the query. The father continued. I believe that when a child like Shay, who was mentally and physically disabled comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes in the way other people treat that child. Then he told the following story: Shay and I had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, Do you think theyll let me play? I knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but as a father I also understood that if my son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of his handicaps. I approached one of the boys on the field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and said, Were losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and well try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning.. Shay struggled over to the teams bench and, with a broad smile, put on a team shirt.. I watched with a small tear in my eye and warmth in my heart. The boys saw my joy at my son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shays team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as I waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shays team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didnt even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball. However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in Shays life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. Athe pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher. The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first basemans head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams started yelling, Shay, run to first! Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, Run to second, run to second! Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the base. By time Shay rounded towards second base, the right fielder had the ball. The smallest guy on their team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood the pitchers intentions so he, too, intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-basemans head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home. All were screaming, Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted, Run to third! As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the spectators, were on their feet screaming, Shay, run home! Run home! Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team That day, said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world. Shay didnt make it to another summer. He died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making me so happy, and coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero of the day! AND NOW A LITTLE FOOT NOTE TO THIS STORY: We all send thousands of jokes through the e-mail without a second thought, but when it comes to sending messages about life choices, people hesitate. The crude, vulgar, and often obscene pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion about decency is too often suppressed in our schools and workplaces. If youre thinking about forwarding this message, chances are that youre probably sorting out the people in your address book who arent the appropriate ones to receive this type of message Well, the person who sent you this believes that we all can make a difference. We all have thousands of opportunities every single day to help realize the natural order of things. So many seemingly trivial interactions between two people present us with a choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and humanity or do we pass up those opportunities and leave the world a little bit colder in the process? A wise man once said every society is judged by how it treats its least fortunate amongst them. You now have two choices: 1. Delete 2. Forward May your day, be a Shay Day BE KIND!!!!(bawling)!!!!!

25.01.2022 A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers they got were broader, deeper, and more pr...ofound than anyone could have ever imagined! 'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore... So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love.' Rebecca - age 8 'When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.' Billy - age 4 'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.' Karl - age 5 'Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.' Chrissy - age 6 'Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.' Terri - age 4 'Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.' Danny - age 8 'Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and just listen.' Bobby - age 7 (Wow!) 'If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.' Nikka - age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet) 'Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.' Noelle - age 7 'Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.' Tommy - age 6 'During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore.' Cindy - age 8 'My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.' Clare - age 6 'Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.' Elaine - age 5 'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.' Chris - age 7 'Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.' Mary Ann - age 4 'I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.' Lauren - age 4 'When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.' (what an image!) Karen - age 7 'Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross...' Mark - age 6 'You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.' Jessica - age 8 And the final one: The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry.' Now, take 60 seconds and post this for other to see. And then be a child again today!

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23.01.2022 Artistic Bible Journaling is now a regular thing! Join in on the fourth Saturday of the month (yes, that's this weekend!). RSVP for the Zoom link, more details here: https://www.cofchrist.com.au//artistic-bible-journaling-is

22.01.2022 T'was a week before Christmas, And all through the town, People wore masks, That covered their frown. The frown had begun... Way back in the Spring, When a global pandemic Changed everything. They called it corona, But unlike the beer, It didn’t bring good times, It didn’t bring cheer. Airplanes were grounded, Travel was banned. Borders were closed Across air, sea and land. As the world entered lockdown To flatten the curve, The economy halted, And folks lost their nerve. From March to July We rode the first wave, People stayed home, They tried to behave. When summer emerged The lockdown was lifted. But away from caution, Many folks drifted. Now it’s December And cases are spiking, Wave two has arrived, Much to our disliking. It’s true that this year Has had sadness a plenty, We’ll never forget The year 2020. And just ‘round the corner - The holiday season, But why be merry? Is there even one reason? To decorate the house And put up the tree, Who will see it, No one but me. But outside my window The rain gently falls, And I think to myself, Let’s deck the halls! So, I gather the ribbon, The garland and bows, As I play those old carols, My happiness grows. Christmas is not cancelled And neither is hope. If we lean on each other, I know we can cope See more

22.01.2022 Register your interest now for a three week conversation series, exploring Doctrine and Covenants Section 165. Starting Monday 7th September at 8pm (AEST). Find out more here: https://bit.ly/165Convos or RSVP to Kass Unger: [email protected]

22.01.2022 We send our Love to the Unger families tonight as they have said goodbye to their beloved mum, Norma Unger. May the Lord send his Spirit to comfort them in these coming weeks. She was a beautiful soul, selfless and willing to help where ever she could. Goodbye Auntie Norma RIP.

20.01.2022 Hallelujah (Easter version) Sisters Cassandra (10) & Callahan (19) wanted to record this beautiful & meaningful version of Hallelujah especially for Nana ...& Papa since it’s their favourite. My Mom was able to watch it today & it really touched her heart. We pray that healing & comfort will be with her soon. My Dad was also emotional when he listened to this tonight. An important song at the perfect time. Special thanks to Maverick for making this happen. #leonardcohen #kelleymooney #jeffbuckley #mjinteractive #sisterharmony #blessmyangelmother

20.01.2022 We pray that the Lord will comfort the Davis families in this their hour of need. Our dear brother has departed this earth to be with his Lord and Master. We will miss you Peter. May you RIP.

19.01.2022 It is with sadness yet thankfulness that we send our heartfelt love, thoughts and wishes to the Loughran family on the passing away of Sonny, last night. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Our lives will be blessed for knowing him. He passed away after attending to his beloved garden, doing something he loved. I am sure he will be welcomed into the house of his Lord and Saviour. May the Lord comfort all who loved him.

19.01.2022 Mission Centre Conference 2021, ONLINE, 'God is Calling'. Let us know that you'll join us - REGISTER NOW: http://bit.ly/MCConf2021Rego .whether you can atten...d everything, or some of the activities, from my heart I encourage you to participate as much as you can.I pray that as you look at the program, you feel called to join us ..plan on it, put it in your calendar, come and be blessed. Wendy Ballard, Conference Director Read the full letter here: http://bit.ly/LetterMCCWBallard or see the program: https://www.cofchrist.com.au/program-for-mc-conference-2021 See more

18.01.2022 We ask for prayers for the Unger clang. Norma has had a fall and in care. May the Lord look after this wonderful lady who has given so much of her life helping others. Her cooking, volunteer work as a pink lady for so many years and much more that she has done behind the scenes that not many know about. May the Lord bless her family Giving them the comfort and support that they need. Keep safe.

18.01.2022 Our prayers go out to many of our friends who are suffering with their health at the moment. Peter Davies, Barry Ballard and Frank Flood to name a few. May our Lord shelter you all and give you peace. To all the families of these folk we send our support and virtual hugs as well. May the comforter be with you at this time.

18.01.2022 There is no Australia Wide Online Worship this week, our next gathering will be Sunday 14 June at 10am (AEST) - join us for communion. MEANWHILE, local congrega...tional online ministries continue this Sunday (7 June) and you are invited! 10am with the Mid North Coast and 6pm with The Open Door (AEST) Find out more here: https://bit.ly/cCongregationalOnlineMinistriesCofChrist See more

18.01.2022 News and Events Update_120620 - https://mailchi.mp/d4ad6d0e41/news-and-events-update-12june

18.01.2022 Today Project Zion Podcast is bringing you a candid conversation with Community of Christ President Steve Veazey. Listen in as President Veazey and Linda Booth share Christmas memories and reflect on this past year. http://www.projectzionpodcast.org/331-coffee-buzz-christma/

17.01.2022 So very true. How time flies once you reach a certain age.

17.01.2022 Heres your chance to share your family favourite recipe or signature dish in a COOK BOOK we will be producing later this year as a fundraiser for the Tiona Cha...pel. Open to all; novice or MasterChef, submissions are requested in the form of a recipe and accompanying short story explaining why, or how, you have been inspired by your recipe. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/CofChristRecipes See more

17.01.2022 My sister sent me this and it made me smile. Listen to it. You will smile too! Turn your volume up! Thought youd particularly like this Joe Aerisolphal!

16.01.2022 We've got so much to share in this week's News and Events Update. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/f7d660df6/news-and-events-update-2881538

16.01.2022 You are invited to join The Open Door Community of Christ for a Christmas Day Service, 9.30am, on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/hNkxBVlBP, or Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6504119377

16.01.2022 In his article, recently published in the Australia Herald, Marshall Leaver ponders: "Turmoil and challenge seem to be the bi-products of our contemporary situa...tion"...."How do we make sense of a shape-shifting world?" suggesting that if we; "..truly hold to the principles of: The worth of all persons, Unity in diversity, and, The pursuit of peace, then we genuinely and respectfully need to open our ears, open our minds and open our hearts. Listen and learn from the voices of those who have lived with oppression as we all need to be informed to consider the best options for an enhanced future." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/SeekingSpiritTimeBeforeTime See more

16.01.2022 News and Events Update_190620 - Click here for Whats New? Uplift Update Diary Dates and More https://mailchi.mp/39/news-and-events-update-19june-2670054

15.01.2022 Wow what a great idea to show children how to play outside.

14.01.2022 Once again we have lost a wonderful soul. Albert Taylor peacefully passed last Friday 19th February. We send our prayers to Les, Ian, Patrica, Shelly and Russell on the loss of their father. Albert was a gentle giant. He had a very soft voice and I honestly cannot remember hearing him raise his voice. He was well respected by his work mates and all who knew him. Albert was 96 years. His Life will be remembered on Wednesday 3rd March. If you wish to have a link sent to you for you private watching please pm me with your email address.

14.01.2022 Set your reminders - Australia Worships Online, this Sunday 28 June at 10am (AEST) https://www.cofchrist.com.au/sunday-online-worships

14.01.2022 When a five-year-old kid went to the market with his younger sister...

13.01.2022 Listen now: in this recent episode of the Project Zion Podcast Rick Sarre, the team leader for the Peace and Justice Team in Community of Christ, shares with us... the relationship the church has with justice and how it is critical to living out Christs mission. https://www.projectzionpodcast.org/275-justice-rick-sarre/ See more

13.01.2022 The World Is About to Turn. Let us light Advent’s fourth candle, dedicated to Joy, together with ministers and participants from around the world. John Hamer wi...ll bring our message on the theme The World Is About to Turn. Christmas season continues and the Beyond the Walls Choir will sing hymns CCS #404 Canticle of the Turning, CCS #419 Silvery Star, Precious Star, and CCS #423 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. See more

13.01.2022 Artistic Bible Journaling, with Rachelle Kent, is on again 8pm (AEDT) Sunday 13th December, on Zoom. Register now, details: www.cofchrist.com.au//11/24/artistic-bible-journaling-retu

13.01.2022 A father said to his daughter You graduated with honors, here is a car I acquired many years ago. It is several years old. But before I give it to you, take it... to the used car lot downtown and tell them I want to sell it and see how much they offer you. The daughter went to the used car lot, returned to her father and said, They offered me $1,000 because it looks very worn out. The father said,Take him to the pawn shop. The daughter went to the pawn shop, returned to her father and said,The pawn shop offered $100 because it was a very old car. The father asked his daughter to go to a car club and show them the car. The daughter took the car to the club, returned and told her father, Some people in the club offered $100,000 for it since its a Nissan Skyline R34, an iconic car and sought out after by many. The father said to his daughter,The right place values you the right way, If you are not valued, do not be angry, it means you are in the wrong place. Those who know your value are those who appreciate you. Never stay in a place where no one sees your value. See more

11.01.2022 Love this from Mrs. Mombastic

10.01.2022 An old man meets a young man who asks: Do you remember me? And the old man says no. Then the young man tells him he was his student, And the teacher asks:... What do you do, what do you do in life? The young man answers: Well, I became a teacher. ah, how good, like me? Asks the old man. Well, yes. In fact, I became a teacher because you inspired me to be like you. The old man, curious, asks the young man at what time he decided to become a teacher. And the young man tells him the following story: One day, a friend of mine, also a student, came in with a nice new watch, and I decided I wanted it. I stole it, I took it out of his pocket. Shortly after, my friend noticed the his watch was missing and immediately complained to our teacher, who was you. Then you addressed the class saying, ‘This student's watch was stolen during classes today. Whoever stole it, please return it.’ I didn't give it back because I didn't want to. You closed the door and told us all to stand up and form a circle. You were going to search our pockets one by one until the watch was found. However, you told us to close our eyes, because you would only look for his watch if we all had our eyes closed. We did as instructed. You went from pocket to pocket, and when you went through my pocket, you found the watch and took it. You kept searching everyone's pockets, and when you were done you said ‘open your eyes. We have the watch.’ You didn't tell on me and you never mentioned the episode. You never said who stole the watch either. That day you saved my dignity forever. It was the most shameful day of my life. But this is also the day I decided not to become a thief, a bad person, etc. You never said anything, nor did you even scold me or take me aside to give me a moral lesson. I received your message clearly. Thanks to you, I understood what a real educator needs to do. Do you remember this episode, professor? The old professor answered, ‘Yes, I remember the situation with the stolen watch, which I was looking for in everyone’s pocket. I didn't remember you, because I also closed my eyes while looking.’ This is the essence of teaching: If to correct you must humiliate; you don't know how to teach.

10.01.2022 Did you know we have a Kids Herald? http://bit.ly/KidsMnistry

09.01.2022 Humility and simplicity make you great

09.01.2022 Read the Tiona Reunion Announcement & find out more about whats on in July.....News and Events Update_030720 - https://mailchi.mp/ef0/news-and-events-update-26une-2735630

07.01.2022 Just to let you friends and members of the Community of Christ know Eric Selden is recouperating in a Private Hospital after having a pacemaker implanted around 1 month ago. Gwen is being very well cared for in an Aged Care Facility. Both need our supportive prayers and love with virtual hugs. May the Lord envelope them with his peace at this time. Rodney, Loralie and partners with their families need our prayers too. If you want to send wishes to them please post below and we will make sure they receive them. May the Spirit of the Lord bring many blessings to you all. Till we meet again in person stay safe.

03.01.2022 Join us for an online communion tomorrow, Sunday 14 June at 10am (AEST): https://bit.ly/OnlineWorshipSundays A reminder also that recorded online worships are available to watch at any time on our website: https://bit.ly/RecordedWorships

03.01.2022 Once again we ask for prayers for the Seldon families as Gwen and Eric are still having health issues. We ask the Lord to bring peace to their family. Stay safe during this time of virtual meetings.

02.01.2022 Visit our Photos Gallery for some great pictures> https://backroadsliving.com/photo-gallery/

01.01.2022 There have been a few changes; ongoing Online Ministries in June: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am - Online Worship Every Sunday 8pm - Community Plus Gathering Wednesday...s 8pm - Prayer Circle 2nd & 4th Thursdays 8pm - Young Adult Chats (All times are AEST) Details: https://www.cofchrist.com.au/online-ministries All times listed above are Australia Eastern Standard Time Edit: Wednesday 4pm - Kids Book Club met for the last time on the 3rd of June.

01.01.2022 Sharing this from Wendy Ballard.