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The Jesus Pro Am, Australia's largest Christian ran amateur/ professional surfing competition is now in its 28th year. This year the Jesus Pro Am is coming to Newcastle beach and partnering with Cityfest on the 17/18 November. The Jesus Pro Am is looking for a local designer to design the artwork for the 2012 Newcastle Jesus Pro Am. This would entail designing a poster for shops, t-shirt design, ad for Surfing world magazine, web banners etc. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting event and would like to know more, please contact Al through the Jesus Pro Am webpage - www.jesusproam.com.au
The Hunter Region MS Branch meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm, at 28 Laurel Avenue, Edgeworth. Contact Wilma for details on 4958 2328. Also, the MS Support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am at the Heaton Bowling Club, Mordue Parade, Jesmond. Contact Janelle for details, on 49 826 123.
The Southlake Neighbourhood Centre holds a variety of Programmes, classes, groups and Movie days at Morisset and Bonnells Bay. Happenings for May include a Girls Night Out, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, and screenings of the movies, “The Help” and the King’s Speech”. Also there’s a demonstration and hands-on workshop of Botanical Art. For dates, times and more info, Phone the Southlake Neighbourhood Centre on 4973 7000.
Calvary Mater Newcastle Department of Palliative Care presents a public forum titled, “Diversity, Harmony and Respect”. Find out about the needs and rituals around death and dying in our locally diverse community and the Philosophy of Palliative care. You’ll learn how Palliative care can work with you to keep loved ones comfortable within the bounds of ethnic and cultural considerations. And there will be a Multicultural panel to discuss Palliative care issues relevant to diverse cultural groups. The public forum will be held Saturday 26th May, from 12 to 4.30pm at the John Gebhardt centre, Ethnic Communities Council, 2 Platt Street, Waratah. Please RSVP by Friday 18th May by calling 49 211 900 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A Garage Sale will be held in St John's Presbyterian Church Hall, Corner of Hanbury and Macquarie Streets Mayfield, on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of May from 8.30am to 12.30pm
Stephen Boston of Singleton is once again hosting a Charity Zumbathon at the Singleton Youth Venue on Saturday the 19th May. The event is to promote SANE Australia a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness, a cause very close to Mr Boston’s heart as he has only just overcome a battle with depression and anxiety himself. The event is open to all ages and has some major prizes up for grabs. In addition to the Zumba class, there will be some light refreshments available and a bit of information regarding the beneficiary which this year is Sane Australia. Entry Fee is $5.00 which includes a Free Gym Seven Day Pass valued at approximately $100. Tickets are available at Singleton Youth Venue, corner of Pitt & Bathurst Streets Singleton. Don’t miss Globe Church’s Weekend Of Mission with Pastor Mark Zschech on Sunday 20th May starting 5pm. For more details check out www.globechurch.com or call 4943 7377. Join in the fight against cancer with Australia’s biggest morning tea. The money raised will go towards Cancer research, education, prevention and support. Help make this year’s event the biggest ever! Australia’s biggest morning tea will be held at the Morisset Multipurpose Centre, 143 Dora Street, Morisset, on Monday 21st May, from 10am – 12 midday. Phone 4973 7000.
WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT – Celebrating Women & Daughters Newcastle Night International Aglow invite you to hear an amazing testimony of one mother’s quest to empower her daughters to not fall victim to the world’s deceptive lies dressed in truth. This message is a must for all women. Bring a daughter, she doesn’t have to be yours! Don’t come alone; Women, we are rising up refusing to be conformed to the image of this world. Aglow brings powerful life giving anointed speakers; our gift to you this month is speaker Nicky Orr and daughters. May 21st. 7:30.pm. See you there. Christian Women Aglow, May 21st, 7:30 p.m. 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle/Maitland Diocese in the ‘Toohey’ Room, Newcastle West. Speaker Nicky Orr, entry fee $7. Light supper. Barbara 49675016 / Gayle 0429 633 694 The Samaritans Foundation’s Rodney MacLean is hosting an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday the 24th of May between 10.30-1.30 to raise money for the cancer council. Entry is a gold coin for each cup of tea you have and also for any cake or slice. It is open for anyone at 1 Helm Close Salamander Bay out the front of the property.
YWAM’s Youth Street are re-modelling their premises in Hanbury Street Mayfield and are in need of some building material and trades people to assist them in this project. YWAM are building Classrooms, offices and storage areas and a Concert space and they are in need of Framing Timber, Hyjoists, Yellow tongue Flooring, Gyprock, insulation bats and blankets. If you can assist, call Jack on 0432 088 640. The next Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship meeting is a worship night of life-changing Testimonies and culminating in Power Breakthrough Prayer & Miracles. This meeting is on Monday Night 21st May at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, commencing at 7pm Sharp in the auditorium. Call Peter for further details on 4915 1902.
Ladies!, The Redeemed Christian Church of God invites you to their Women’s Conference on the weekend of 25th to 27th May at the Church located at Unit 1 / 27 Crescent Road Waratah. The theme is The Commended of the Lord and the guest speaker is Mrs Penny Evans. For more info call 4009 1573. The Christian Israelite Church Singleton is holding a programme of music from the brass band and soloists and the congregation, with a seasonal message to help us remember Pentecost, the time the Holy Spirit made such a change on the disciples. This event is on Saturday 26th May, starting 7.30pm in the Church hall in Goulbourn Street, Singleton just off the Highway. Paul has more info on 6572 2741 or www.chchurch.asn.au Picnic In Autumn is a fundraiser for the Leap Frog “Fair Go For Kids” Charity. The picnic will be held on Saturday 26th May in King Edward Park at the Rotunda, commencing 10am until 4pm. There will be a jumping castle, some old fashion family fun games and a sausage sizzle. Enjoy this excellent family day out while supporting a great charity. Local band Downside Up is having one final concert before calling it a day after touring NSW and Qld ministering Gods love through their music for the last 4 years. To celebrate and to worship God together everyone is invited to: “One last night with Downside”, Up at C3 Church Hope, Pippita Place, Freeway Business Park, Beresfield, on Saturday the 26th of May, commencing 7pm. Entry is free. In support will be Rowena Dehoogh and Downside Up’s original members. Come along for an awesome night of celebration and worship.
SING ALONG TO THE SHOWS – GOES WEST! starts 2pm, Saturday 26th May, in the Dungeon, under Adamstown Uniting Centre, 228 Brunker Rd. Sing along with favourite numbers from Oklahoma!, Calamity Jane, Rose Marie, Paint Your Wagon, Annie Get Your Gun, Show Boat, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and more. All words are provided, with local music theatre performers leading the singing. The accompanist is Philip Sketchley. Recreate the wonderful times of gathering around the piano and sharing the pleasure of making music with friends. Entry is $10, which includes afternoon tea. Proceeds go to Camp Breakaway which provides respite care for children and adults with high needs and their families. For more details, please contact John & Libby 4943 5316, or Dale 49 644 750. A Trivia Night will be held to raise funds for local people living with MS. The Trivia Night will be held on Friday 8th June at the Wallsend Diggers club, 5 Tyrrell Street, Wallsend. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets just $20 or $200 for a table of 10. Bookings essential; call Kath on 4965 8771 or Wilma on 4958 2328. |
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