READERS AND INTERCESSORS
Readers and Intercessors are rostered to read the Bible and prepare and
read the Intercessions in worship. Preparation for Worship is held weekly.
Readings and prayers are discussed and there is a book with prayers available.
Rosters are for three months and each person is on the roster usually
once or twice. Training is arranged from time to time. For further details
contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700
|
LICENSED
LAY MINISTERS
Licensed Lay Ministers are licensed by the Bishop after required study
and training. They assist in the Sanctuary with services. They also have
an important pastoral role in the Parish and conduct services in hostels
and nursing homes. For further details contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700.
|
SERVERS
Servers assist the clergy with Holy Communion services. They prepare the
sanctuary (sacred vessels, elements, candles, service books and hymn books).
They take part in the worship, assisting at the altar and tidying up afterwards.
The servers include teenagers and adults. There is a roster system. For
further details contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700.
|
CHALICE ASSISTANTS
Chalice Assistants are licensed by the Bishop. They assist with the chalice
during communion. Training is undertaken before starting this role. For
further details contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700.
|
CHILDREN’S
CHURCH
Children’s Church takes place during part of the 9am service during
school terms and caters for pre-schoolers through to children in Year
6. The emphasis of the time together is worship through prayer, praise
and teaching. There is training available and teachers use recognized
resources. There is a roster system. For further details contact the Parish
Office, 6651 4700.
|
PREPARE
FOR WORSHIP
A short session is held each Monday evening to read and consider the scriptures
and to plan the format of the services on the following Sunday. This is
very helpful for readers and intercessors.
|
FAMILIES @ FIVE
Meets on the first Sunday each month at 5.00pm. It is a wonderful way
for families to worship together informally—and there’s always
a sausage sizzle or other form of meal afterwards! For further details
contact the Parish Office, 6651 4700.
|
BAND
The Band plays at the 9am service. Occasionally the band is asked to play
at weddings etc. All instruments may be played and people of all ages
participate. Singers are always welcome to join. Band practice is held
weekly. There is a roster system. For further details contact Audrey Reko,
6652 6787. |
7AM MUSIC MINISTRY
TEAM
The music at 7am services is provided by a team of organists who usually
each play one Sunday a month. You don’t need to be a concert-standard
musician and we can help with simple arrangements. As well, you have the
opportunity to play a superb instrument! If you would like to join this
team, or get more information, please contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700.
|
FLOWERS
There is a flower roster. Volunteers prepare the flowers for the services
each week. Occasionally flowers that have been purchased are put in memory
of a loved one. Some people donate flowering pot plants as a memorial.
A financial commitment is made easier by the fact that there is a range
of silk flowers also available for us. For further details contact Annette
Lane 6652 8730.
|
SACRISTANS
Sacristans assist in the preparation and cleaning of the vessels and linen
used in Holy Communion. Training is given. For further details, contact
Ken & Val Grant, 6651 1371.
|
WELCOMERS
Welcomers greet worshippers at the front door for the weekend services.
This way they can be aware of visitors and newcomers and follow-up at
the end of the service. For further details contact Lenore Moules, 6651
4700.
|
PASTORAL PARTNERS
A number of people take responsibility for caring for a group of people
within the Parish, to ensure that they are not forgotten if absent from
services and that any needs they might have are met. Training is essential
for this important role and is provided at regular intervals through the
year. For further details contact Jann McBurney 0404 794 757.
|
MU AUSTRALIA
MU Australia is part of a worldwide organisation based on prayer. The
aim of MU is to bring the light of Christ into all homes. Groups enjoy
fellowship together, gaining strength through regular worship, prayer
and learning about the world around them. Local members are involved with
Court Care weekly. Members meet every second Wednesday of the month at
the 10am Eucharist, followed by morning tea and fellowship. For further
details contact Jean Knight, 6652 6049.
|
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group meets each Monday morning between 9am and 12 noon in St
John’s House. The group is for anyone interested in craft. The group
is always on the lookout for new members with fresh ideas. The group also
finds companionship and time for a chat over morning coffee. For further
details contact Joan Chorley, 6652 8218.
|
FRONT OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Front Office volunteers work on a weekly or fortnightly roster in the
Church office. They offer hospitality to anyone who comes to the office,
answer the phone and direct enquiries to the appropriate people. Training
is provided. For further details contact the Parish Office, 6651 4700.
|
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY
(EFM)
EFM is a Bible study course using the method of “theological reflection”
to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible in relation to daily life.
Members meet weekly in a group of approximately 8-9 people to share the
discoveries they have made in their studies. For further details contact
Norma Anderson (6653 6010)
|
HOME GROUPS
Several Home Groups continue to meet for studies throughout the year.
Some groups meet for a specific time and theme, others are ongoing. For
further details contact the Parish Office, 6651 4700.
|
LENTEN STUDIES
During the season of Lent there are several studies offered to enable
a deeper personal introspection and group activity. For further details
contact the Parish Office, 6651 700.
|
GARDENING GROUP
A group of dedicated gardeners tend the Church grounds on a regular basis.
Volunteers are always welcome to join the group. For further details contact
Jann McBurney, 0404 794 757
|
BAPTISM PREPARATION
AND SEMINARS
An initial visit is made by the clergy, when introductory material is
delivered. Members of the Baptism team also visit to show a short DVD
on Baptism. In addition Seminars are normally run on the first Thursday
of the month at 7.30 pm for an hour.
|
MEN'S MINISTRY
A Men's Group meets every three months for a variety of activities mostly
centred around food! For further information contact the Parish Office
|
OPPORTUNITY SHOP
The Op Shop is staffed by volunteers from the parish and the community,
who work on a roster basis by serving, sorting, cleaning, ironing and
a myriad of other duties required to keep the shop open. For further details
contact the Op Shop, 6650 0433 or the Parish Office, 6651 4700.
|
COURT CARE
Court Care is sponsored by the local MU Australia branch and is open to
all parishioners who are willing to give of their time. Court Care extends
the hand of Christian love and concern by providing a cup of tea or coffee,
a smiling face and perhaps a sympathetic ear at the Coffs Harbour Court.
Teams of two are rostered from 9.30am to 12 noon on Monday mornings and
each team only needs to attend once a month. For further details contact
Jean Knight, 6651 2139.
|
FRIENDS FOR LUNCH
Friends for Lunch meet every second Thursday in St John’s House,
for a short Bible study and prayer followed by a shared lunch. It provides
fellowship and friendship for people who would usually be alone for lunch.
For further details contact the Parish Office, 6651 4700.
|
MEDIA
The media representative liaises with newspapers, radio and television
to publicise church events. For further details contact the Parish Office
, 6651 4700.
|
|
COFFS HARBOUR COUNCIL
OF CHURCHES
Representatives from St John’s attend monthly meetings where ecumenical
activities are discussed, debated and actioned. Being part of the churches
together enables things to be done with a combined Christian will. Further
details from St John’s representatives, Pat Degens (6652 2393) and
Margaret Fisher (6658 8396).
|
BOOTIE RUN
Visiting at Coffs Harbour Health Campus Maternity Section on a weekly
basis on Tuesdays around 10am. The visitors take with them a basket of
hand knitted booties, caps, mittens and bears made by dedicated parishioners.
Along with these is a card and booklet from MU and the weekly bulletin.
Sometimes visitors are asked by and respond to other denominations. For
further details contact Jill Manz 6658 9600.
|
BARINGA HOSPITAL
VISITORS
Patients in Baringa Private Hospital are visited regularly by members
of the congregation. For further details contact Lenore Moules, 6651 4700
|
YOUTH
A teenagers' group has begun meeting on Saturday evenings at 5.00. For
further information ring Rob Sunderland (6656 4893 - 0400 109 220).
|
BREAST CANCER BUDDIES
This group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10am, and is
open to all women who have had breast cancer. They meet to support, encourage
and listen to each other within a safe, friendly, confidential environment
whilst gaining knowledge and having fun! There is always an opportunity
to chat over a cuppa and every second month there is a guest speaker on
a relevant topic. For further details contact Ruth Cooper, 6651 7494.
.
|
SUDANESE COMMUNITY
St John’s is a meeting place for the Sudanese Community for worship,
Bible study, dance and fellowship. For further details contact Kassimiro
Yanga, 0421 700580.
|
ANGLICARE
There is a close relationship between the Parish and Anglicare North Coast
through its Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Services programme for
newly arrived refugees. The Anglicare Office is situated at 59 Grafton
Street, not far from the Parish Office. Former refugees worship at St.
John's Church and volunteers from the Parish assist Anglicare in several
ways. To discover ways in which you can help, ring the Parish Office in
the first instance.
|
HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY
The Revd. Lenore Moules is the hospital chaplain and is pleased to visit
anyone in the hospitals in town to provide spiritual and emotional support.
|
PARISH PARTNERS
The Parish is linked to two congregations for mutual support and encouragement.
The first is the Parish of Narrandera in Riverina Diocese; the second
is the English-speaking congregation in Amman, Jordan, where the Revd.
Lex and June Mcqueen minister.
|
WIDOWERS' GROUP
A group dedicated to the needs of Widowers meets once a month for a
wide range of activities. For more information contact the Parish Office
|
SOLE PARENTS
Sole parents meet from time to time for fun and sharing. It is a mutual
support group, but most of the time parents and children just get together
to have a good time. Some of the activities are sponsored financially
by the Parish. For more information contact Johanna Booth (6651 9953/0411
059025). |
