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25.01.2022 By studying the Christian faith, students develop a stronger sense of purpose and meaning in life as well as self-worth which can assist them to counter negativ...ity they may encounter in the playground and later in life. COVID-19 has seen a significant increase in young people struggling to cope in this pandemic. Together, let’s thank God for the positive impact SRE provides young people in our public schools. #WhySRE #ScriptureInSchools #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

21.01.2022 Looking for a resource to help children and families pray? Youthworks, together with parents and children's ministers from around Sydney, have produced Kids Pray - a resource to teach kids to pray in light of God's eternal attributes.

21.01.2022 The High School SRE lesson for this week is available! Jesus often told stories, known as parables, to illustrate what he was teaching. When Jesus used parables, he stood where his hearers stood and used things that were familiar to them. As Jesus was talking to people who understood farming, he used lots of gardening or farming illustrations. In Mark 4 we can read some of the parables that Jesus told to illustrate what God’s kingdom is like. In this lesson students will lear...n that people who listen to God’s word and respond share in the kingdom, and that people in the kingdom of God grow because God grows them. God is growing his kingdom. It can appear insignificant at times, but God has a plan for his kingdom. https://app.nearpod.com/presentation?pin=NAHZW

20.01.2022 Looking for High School SRE materials for students to work on at home? Check out Think Faith Learning at Home! Each lesson is presented as a Nearpod - like an interactive PowerPoint, giving students the opportunity to learn and respond. This term students will consider the kingship of Jesus, and what it means to be part of his kingdom, from the gospel of Mark.... The lesson this week is about Jesus' miracles, and how they are like signposts pointing to his identity and kingship. Students will learn that Jesus heals (but it's God who heals - Deuteronomy 32:39); that Jesus calms a storm (but it's God who calms storms, Psalm 107:28-29); and that Jesus miraculously fed bread to a crowd of God's people in the wilderness (which, again, is a thing that God does - Exodus 16:4). So what do these miracles teach us about Jesus? Please forward this information to any parents who might find it useful, and please contact me if you have any questions. https://thinkfaith.com.au/

20.01.2022 The K-6 SRE lesson for this week is available! As God works out his salvation plan, he uses lots of different people. We have learned about some of these people in the first six lessons this term. Some of the people God used are called prophets, who would take his message to others. This lesson focuses on another prophet named Isaiah. While Jonah was sent to speak to the people of Nineveh, Isaiah was sent to speak to God’s people. ... Isaiah’s message was serious and contained warnings for the people to heed, but students will see that there was also a wonderful promise of comfort from God: that the oppressed would hear good news, and prisoners and captives would hear the announcement of freedom. Students also learn how this promise referred to Jesus, the Saviour who would make it possible for people to live as God’s friends. https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/term2/category/222

17.01.2022 This year has caused many challenges for the young people in our community. Special Religious Education (SRE) in public schools is such a valuable platform for ...young people, especially in this current pandemic. In SRE, students are encouraged to see themselves how God views them, that they are loved and valued. This helps students to have a positive sense of self-worth and identity that enables them to manage their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. #WhySRE #ScriptureInSchools #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

15.01.2022 Term 3 back to school prayer news - https://mailchi.mp/60b6a284de30/prayer-news-4772774

15.01.2022 Thank you for your ongoing support of SRE in our local schools! While our classes are not currently able to meet face-to-face, we have been busy preparing and distributing materials for online learning, and we trust that God is able to change young hearts even in difficult times like these. It's been more than two weeks since the last community transmission of COVID-19 in NSW, and social gathering restrictions are beginning to be lifted. The current advice from the Departmen...t of Education is that face-to-face SRE classes are anticipated to resume at the beginning of Term 3. In the meantime, please pray! Pray for our SRE teaching team, and that our return to teaching would happen easily. Pray that we would have the SRE teachers and helpers needed to cover all classes. Pray for the school communities as they manage the changes in proceduresthere may be changes to the way that SRE operates.

14.01.2022 Join us this evening on Zoom to pray for SRE classes in our local schools. Please message me for the Zoom link.

13.01.2022 Looking for Primary School SRE materials for students to work on at home? Check out Connect Learning at Home! You'll find lessons and activity sheets for K-6 students, songs, and teaching tips for parents. This term students are looking at people of faith in the Old Testament, and God's unfailing faithfulness and patience towards his people. ... The lesson this week is on Ruth, who trusted God in a very difficult and sad time. Students will be reminded, from Psalm 9:10, that "Everyone who honours your name can trust you because you are faithful to all who depend on you." Please forward this information to any parents who might find it useful, and please contact me if you have any questions. https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/term2

13.01.2022 ISCF Leadership Conference (social isolation version) is coming up soon, directed by our very own Bridonie Nicholson! Join in over Zoom to be immersed in the stories and truths of Jesus in the Bible, and to encourage a new understanding of GOD WITH US in our world and culture today! Leadership Conference Online is programmed to deliver a range of leadership training skills for established as well as emerging high school student leaders in grades 9-12. It’s a time for studen...t leaders to get creative or be challenged in how they can lead in their local school, church or community. Details and booking at https://sunsw.org.au/events/leadership-conference-online/

12.01.2022 The High School SRE lesson for this week is available! What is power? How should it be used? People use power in many different ways. In this lesson students will engage with Mark 14-16, exploring the notion of power and how it used. They will consider the kind of power that Jesus has, and how he uses it - to set people free from sin and death.... https://app.nearpod.com/presentation?pin=RDETB

12.01.2022 Our friends at Zenos Media are running their big LEGO build again this year! Your aim is to build a scene from one of the gospels. Check the link for more details.

09.01.2022 Here is this week's SRE lesson for K-6 students. In this lesson, based on Connect A1 Lesson 11, students look at an overview of the Old Testament, and are introduced to some of the more well-known people in this part of the Bible who were part of God’s plan. Students consider how God used people of all different ages, abilities and backgrounds, and will begin to see about how these people trusted God, often in difficult circumstances. The link contains lessons for Infants, Lo...wer Primary, and Upper Primary students, as well as an accompanying song, and teaching tips for parents. https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/term2/category/216

08.01.2022 SWISH Term 2 prayer news - https://mailchi.mp/899f8e025e9c/prayer-news-4741254

08.01.2022 Quiz Worx are continuing to produce materials for families to use during isolation. This week they have created a standalone Kids' Talk (and accompanying material) on Prayer. At this very uncertain time, what a great joy it is to be able to talk to God anywhere at anytime about anything. - - - ‘Talk to God’ Kids’ Talk... The Bible tells us that we can talk to God anytime, anywhere about anything. Whether we are feeling happy or sad or somewhere in between, we can talk to God and tell him how we are feeling. And we know that God listens to our prayers because of Jesus. Using stories, toys and a catchy song, this talk celebrates the gift of prayer and reminds kids that they can talk to God no matter what is going on in their lives. What a privilege to be able to talk to the God of the universe! View on Youtube at https://youtu.be/MIgI8zWaiqQ How to use Quiz Worx Home Delivery: https://www.dropbox.com//1.%20How%20to%20Use%20Quiz%20Worx Easter Sunday discussion questions: https://www.dropbox.com//3.%20Talk%20to%20God%20Discussion Easter Sunday activity sheets (ages 4-8): https://www.dropbox.com//4.a%20Talk%20to%20God%20Activity% Easter Sunday activity sheets (ages 9-12): https://www.dropbox.com//4.b%20Talk%20to%20God%20Activity% Easter Sunday game and craft ideas: https://www.dropbox.com//5.%20Talk%20to%20God%20Game%20%26 NOTE: While Quiz Worx shows are normally part of our SRE curriculum, these Easter shows are not.

08.01.2022 The High School SRE lesson for this week is available! What is your greatest need? In this lesson students will ponder the answer to that question as they see Jesus' surprising response to a man who was paralysed. The man's greatest need was clearly healing, wasn't it..?... Yet Jesus knew the evils that came from the man's heart posed a greater issue and needed to be fixed more urgently than his legs. The man needed to have his heart towards God changed. https://app.nearpod.com/presentation?pin=VJHDP

07.01.2022 This term Primary school SRE materials will be delivered online and through our local schools. The lessons are based on the approved Connect A1 curriculum for students and parents to enjoy at home. This term, students consider the lives of people in the Old Testament who were called to trust God, often in difficult circumstances. These lessons help students to understand from the Bible how God’s faithfulness and patience towards his people has been shown over the centuries. ...Check in each week to download your free Connect Learning at Home lessons! Please share this link and make these materials available to anyone who might find them useful! https://cepconnect.com.au/learningathome/term2

07.01.2022 Join us to pray (online!) for SRE classes in our local schools. Please message me for the ZOOM link.

06.01.2022 What a joy to be back teaching SRE classes this week!

06.01.2022 Hello friends, please join us on Zoom at 7:30pm on Thursday 17th to pray for SRE in our local schools. Message me or check your email for the Zoom link. https://www.facebook.com/events/316352889646102/