Church News
40 Days of Love Campaign
Nothing matters more than relationships and no one understands them better than Jesus. Based on an exhaustive study of what Jesus did and said about relationships, this campaign will guide (our) church on a 40 day Journey that will bring new health and riches to marriage, families, friendships and all relationships in our lives. (Rick Warren)
We are planning to run the 40 Days of Love Campaign as our Lenten Study this year. This will run the same way as our previous 40 Days of Purpose and 40 Days of Community programs. We are hoping to have a few groups running; at least one in each of our Tathra,...
St. John's Bega
Our Lord's command of "Love your neighbour as yourself" translates to "care, concern, and hospitality to all people", a basic principle of our Diocese and our Parish.
St John's carried this out admirably to 8 visiting talented musicians and approx. 250 people from the community and wider districts on Tuesday, Feb 1st, in 42 deg heat.
The occasion was the visit by "Chamber Philharmonia Cologne" giving a recital in this Church, other venues not being available.
Over 200 tickets had been sold locally, and people began arriving at 6.00pm ready for ticket-sales at the door at 7.00, then enquiring...
The Diocesan Centre for Lay Ministry and Mission
This is an exciting new Diocesan initiative offering courses to help equip lay people in their ministry throughout the parish and diocese. Dear Friends, fellow parishioners, family members and guests of St. John's Bega. On Friday, 3 December St. John's Church through Ricky's Place will be hosting a community day to recognise International Day of People with Disability. Ricky's Place will be providing lunch while several agencies such as Tulgeen, WorkAbility and the BVSC will be organising activities for two or three hours over lunch. The following is the mission initiatives for the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn 2020, and a message from the Bishop:
Below is the list of courses currently being offered. They are $40 each and can be delivered by trainers in a parish or deanery.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Please email: dclaymin@gmail.com and register your interest.
Courses available 1st Semester 2011:
- Mission Possible
- Gossiping the Gospel
- Listening
- Visiting the Sick
- Reading in Church
- Leading Intercessions
Christmas at Ricky's Place
Ricky's Place will be open again this year on Christmas day. Last year's Christmas day was a wonderful success and this year we hope to make the day for our patrons at Ricky's another great and memorable Christmas occasion. So far over 30 patrons have registered their interest to attend.
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist on the day or even leading up to the day; jobs would include food prep, hall prep, gift wrapping, tree set up (which again will be kindly donated by Diana and Peter from St. John's...Community Day
The emphasis is on fun and celebrating people's ability. Members of the Parish are welcome to come and see what's happening on the day....Changing Lives, Transforming Communities
Beloved in Christ,
I believe that lives can change and with you, I long to see communities transformed.
God uses dreams to break through our ordinary, everyday attitudes and routines in order to show us what a grace-filled life looks like.
Jesus’ vision of life lived God’s way has never dimmed. His life, death, resurrection and ascension means that transformation is not some vague wish but the reality into which we are called to live as players, not bystanders.
The...
Main Services
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sundays
Tathra: 8:00am
Bega: 10:00am
Bemboka: 6:00pm
4th Sunday
Bega: 10:00am Combined Service
1st Thursday each month 11:00am Bega