World Day of Prayer
On the first Friday in March each year, over 170 countries participate in the same church service. This ecumenical service focuses on a chosen country, written by a group of Christian women from that country. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.
Palestine is the focus for 2024 and the theme chosen by the women is: “I beg you … bear with one another in love,” based on Ephesians 4:1-2.
World Day of Prayer 2024: Adelaide service
Friday 1 March - 10am
Scots Church (corner North Tce and Pulteney St, Adelaide)
Find local service times and locations: www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org
For this Friday, Element Youth is playing Outdoor Lawn Ball (depending on the weather) at the back of the church.
We also have nachos for the night and ice blocks with praise, worship, and a mini message.
Bring a towel as we'll have sprinklers on while playing outdoor lawn ball (turf ).
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or prayers needs.
Thank you
Pastor Stephen Lim
By the end of the week we will be compiling the Rosters for Sundays and Flower Power.
So send us your unavailable dates as soon as possible.
We are looking forward to serving with you in the Life and Light ministries here at Marion Church of Christ.
It'll be fun!
Music Team practices are 4th Thursday of the month.
We are back in the auditorium for Practices and Worship sessions starting 25th April tbc @ 7.30pm
(no practice on 28th March - Come along to Service of Shadows)
It's going to be fun hanging out together, praising God and worshipping with one another!
If you play an instrument or love to sing, then let us know admin@marioncc.org.au or 8277 7388
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Following on from Vision Sunday and Pastor Stephen Scott's sermon ...
Church Family Members are invited to an information night on Tuesday 13th of February at 7:30 pm in our auditorium where more detailed discussion on the Proposed sale of land to Marion Life and future development will be available in a relaxed coffee and cake setting.
At that meeting GC will put a motion to the meeting for discussion and open a formal 3 week period of voting by members.
An information and FAQ sheet will be provided.
MCCGC asks that we all continue to pray that our God’s plan will be realised in His perfect timing.
We invite you to join with us on Sunday 25 Feb 10am for Sophie's baptism.
Let's celebrate and rejoice in this special moment of Sophie's life:
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.
Being baptised shows the world that that you love, trust and have put your hope in Christ.
Baptism is an individual expression of faith but one that connects us to a community travelling on the same journey.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Renew Young Adults on tonight Tues 6 February 7-9pm 2024
gathering in the MCC lounge.
Week 2 Term 1 starting the Max Lucado DVD series
Jesus the God Who Knows Your Name
Session 1 God with Us
All young adults (18+) are welcome - come along and join the conversation, enjoy food, connect with other young adults in the community.
Welcome to 2024!
PROGRAMS AT MARIONLIFE 2024
We are pleased to be offering the following Programs at MarionLIFE:
- Adult Community Education Courses
- Garden Tool Library
- AOD Counselling by Life Without Barriers
- Marion Mugs (Coffee and Chat Group)
- Boost Business Incubator
- MarionLIFE Youth (Drop In + Events)
- *Brekky – watch this space*
- Budget Support & Financial Counselling by
- Refugee Support by ARA - Arabic and Spanish Speaking Case Managers
- Uniting Communities
- Christmas Day Lunch
- Tax Help
- The Neighbourhood Project
- Community Connections
- Volunteering
- Community Garden
- Walking Group
- Community Meal
- Women’s Legal Service SA
- Emergency Relief
- Women Together (Group for all Women)
For more information about each program or to find out more about volunteering, please contact us by phone 8277 0304 or email info@marionlife.org.au.
We kindly invite you to follow our social media accounts to stay connected with our programs and activities. To view our social media accounts, please visit the following links: MarionLIFE Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
BREKKY UPDATE
We are no longer holding Brekky for Blokes on Fridays, but we’re excited to share that it will be re-launching on Tuesday morning and open to all. The first Brekky on Tuesday is scheduled for Tuesday morning 13 February – watch this space for more details soon!
VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
All MarionLIFE services are made possible by kind-hearted volunteers generously giving of their time and passion to serve others – if you would like to give back to the community, please let us know! MarionLIFE welcomes expressions of interest for the following volunteer vacancies:
- Emergency Relief Receptionist
- Brekky Program Front of House
- Garden Tool Library
- The Neighbourhood Project
For more details about the volunteer role, please visit https://marionlife.org.au/volunteer/
Alternatively, to express your interest in volunteering roles please contact us directly by phone 82770304 or email info@marionlife.org.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUR SUPPORTERS
MarionLIFE Community Services Inc. appreciates and acknowledges the connection and support of the following groups who have provided financial, in-kind or other connection and support in the last 12 months allowing us to continue our work, providing meaningful, flexible and responsive care, support and pathways to individuals and families in need.
- Anglicare SA
- Ascot Park Primary School
- Life Without Barriers
- Lions Club of Edwardstown
- Australia Post
- Lions Club of Marion City
- Australian Refugee Association
- Louise Miller-Frost MP
- Baptist Care SA
- Beaumont Tiles
- Blue Bird Bakery
- Marion Church of Christ
- Marion-Warradale Uniting Church
- Monteverdi Singers
- CareWorks SA
- Morialta Trust
- Carthew Foundation
- Nadia Clancy MP
- City of Marion
- Oaklands Estate Kindergarten
- Centrelink
- Officeworks Marion
- Clovelly Park Primary School
- OzHarvestSA
- Coles Park Holme
- Park Holme Library
- Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church
- Patritti Wines
- Community Centres SA
- Coopers Foundation
- Corner Uniting Church
- Cove Civic Centre
- Danks Trust
- Department for Education
- Department of Human Services SA
- Department of Premier Cabinet / Premier of SA
- Department of Social Services
- Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 – Freemasons
- Elizabeth South Community Centre
- Emmaus Christian College
- Foodbank SA
- Hindu Society of SA
- GIVIT
- Good360 Australia
- Good Shepherd Microfinance
- Inner Wheel Holdfast Marion
- Junction Australia
- SA Council of Social Service
- Share the Dignity
- Smartgroup Foundation
- Spendless Shoes
- St Elizabeth’s Anglican Church
- StreetSmart Australia
- Sunedin Specialist School
- The Village Co.
- Temple Christian College Marion
- TerryWhite Chemmart Marion
- Tonsley Future Energy Consortium
- Tonsley Village
- Toward Home Alliance
- UnitingCare Wesley Bowden
- Uniting Communities
- Volunteer SA&NT
- Westpac Foundation
- Women’s Legal Service SA
- Wyatt Trust / Lions Club of Richmond
Thank you also to the many individuals who support our work through financial and in-kind donations. You can support MarionLIFE this year by making a donation online here https://marionlife.org.au/donate/ or by dropping off non-perishable food and hygiene items at our centre at 877 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park.
Being a part of our community here at Marion Church of Christ is an integral part of following God's direction in our day to day.
We encourage you to prayerfully seek God's guidance and wisdom on how you can be a part the workings of our church.
Whether it be on Sundays or during the week at the many different groups and activities that operate.
We thank you, if you already volunteer, for what you are doing and the way in which you serve.
We pray that God richly blesses you as you seek to bless others.
If you haven't yet availed of the opportunity, serving and participating are fabulous ways to connect in with our Church Family. There are many opportunities to serve and participate here at MCC and if you would like more info, please don't hesitate to contact the Church Office - we would love to hear from you!
All too soon we need to prepare another roster. We really need to hear from you as soon as you are able to with your unavailability dates to help that happen.
Each volunteer needs to have a Working with Children Check - which we can assist with too. It's a 10 minute process, just ring 8277 7388 or admin@marioncc.org.au the office to make an appt and bring 100 points of ID and you are on your way to volunteering.
Below is the link to the form to identify the ways that you can serve on any given Sunday at either 10am or 6pm or both and /or during the week, plus a place to indicate when you are unavailable for March through May 2024.
Now is the time to check your plans and diaries.
Looking forward to hearing from you all asap or by no later than Wednesday 21st February.