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May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Activity, DatedBy phil

Advent Retreat, Grindelwald, November 26-30, 2023

We are again holding an Advent Retreat at Grindelwald, just north of Launceston from Sunday afternoon, November 26th to Thursday morning, November 30th.

Please let us know if you would like to join us for four days of study, fellowship, meals, relaxation and sightseeing in the beautiful Tamar Valley.

There is ample accommodation at The Aspect Tamar Valley Resort, or in AirBnb or Stayz accommodation in the area. Launceston is an easy 15 minute drive.

For more information and to book, email Phil at phil.hopwood@gci.org.au

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023ActivityBy phil

Pentecost Service, Launceston

We are meeting in Newstead as usual on June 28th for our special statewide combined service for Pentecost, starting at 10:30m, followed by a meal at the Silos around 1:15pm

April 30, 2020May 16, 2020Activity, UncategorizedBy phil

Prayer & Share

You are welcome to join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for a Zoom meeting in which we share our lives and pray for each other as we live through this current upheaval to our lives and society. We also read and discuss a short passage of Scripture.

If you would like to join us or have any prayer requests, please phone Phil on 03 6243 1231.

April 30, 2020May 18, 2020Activity, DatedBy phil

Retreat – November 2-8, 2020

You are invited to attend our annual Retreat at Camp Clayton, Ulverstone on Tasmania’s stunningly beautiful northwest coast (in the hope the COVID-19 crisis and necessitated restrictions allow it).

This year our focus is on Paul the Apostle, his life and teachings. He is the outstanding character in the New Testament outside of Jesus. And it was Jesus who became the total focus of his life. How did this fiercely militant and religious Jew, self-described as a Pharisee of the Pharisees–who brutally persecuted Jesus’ work and people–become its chief champion, selfless servant and passionate proponent? Join us in this time of re-acquaintance and discovery, as well as time for worship, fellowship, food and rejuvenation.

Please let others know who might be interested in sharing this time with us.

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017Activity, DatedBy phil

Join us in November (6-12) for our Retreat at Camp Clayton

The Bible: Written Word, Living Word

Isaiah 55:11 NIV

so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

It will not return to me empty,

but will accomplish what I desire

and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

We invite you to join us on the relaxing and beautiful North-west coast of Tasmania for a week of fellowship, rejuvenation and inspiration from Monday November 6th, to Sunday 12th, 2017. Our retreat is being held again at Parkdown, Camp Clayton (between Ulverstone and Devonport), a comfortable and well equipped lodge with accommodation, meeting room and full catering.

This year we are going to take a fresh and revealing look at the way we read, understand and live with the Bible. We will consider its nature and purpose–the underlying “script” of the scriptures. How is it inspired, and what it is inspired for? Is it a manual for life? Is it an encyclopaedic source of truth on all matters of life and fact? How do we read and interpret books like Genesis, Proverbs, Jonah and Revelation? How did Jesus interpret the Scriptures? What is it that God really wants us to see and hear in his Word?

Come and explore these exciting and important questions with us, and learn together how we can read, appreciate and live God’s word more authentically and effectively.

We plan an excursion later in the week with a lunch along the way. We spend our mornings in study and worship, and the rest of the day relaxing or enjoying the surrounding area, including the beach just near our back door.

There are often cheap flights to Launceston. Good deals on car rentals are often available. Alternatively you can fly to Devonport or come over on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. The average daily cost for room and all meals, including morning and afternoon teas is $90.

To book or make enquiries, contact Geoff Miller, 31 Charles St, Devonport, Tas 7310. Phone: 03 6424 7109, Email: millergd1@bigpond.com

Whether you are a local, or from another state or country, we warmly invite you to join us!

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