Groups


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	Groups
	Bible Study Would you like to join a Bible Study or Prayer Group at St John's? Groups meet at different times. Please contact us to find out more.
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	Amnesty International
	Once a month, after the services we have a letter writing session for Amnesty International. Jean Kraushaar, our Amnesty representative, provides us with information and suggestions of letters to write so that we can do our small part in an effort to bring the freedom we enjoy to others. We have an Amnesty International candle which is lit during the services to help remind us that “it is better to light a candle than curse the dark”. In the Amnesty corner there are always pamphlets about the latest issues, to keep us up to date. If you would like to learn more about Amnesty International please contact Jean Kraushaar On 9982 4113 .

	Some articles of related interest: Flight from fear—the plight of Iraqi Christians NEW! Attacks on Pakistani Ch ristians increase Patriarchs seek to halt exodus of Palestinian Christians
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	Op Shop
	The Op Shop will be in recess while building works are in progress during 2007. Any enquiries to Bill Peters 9971 7151 Or e-mail to kpe11950@bigpond.net.au .
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	Lay Ministries
	We have parishioners who are altar servers, lay ministers of communion, musicians, choir, church cleaners, brass cleaners, flower arrangers and people who care for the grounds. We have Teachers and helpers for scripture in our local schools. There are Readers and Intercessors, Sidespeople and welcomers for the Eucharist; the Baptism Preparation team; ESL English teachers, Youth Group, Godly play and Playtime helpers. There are those who make meals for sick parishioners or transport them to appointments, or put on a ‘cuppa’ after the services or after a funeral. We have a dedicated Entertainment and Activities Committee and also a team of Op Shop workers who tirelessly strive to raise money for the Parish and to extend our outreach to the wider community. There are opportunities for education and fellowship with Mothers Union, Caritas, Men’s Group, Bible study groups and to be part of the Amnesty International letter writing team. A phone call to the office 9971 8694 or e-mail: office@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au can give you the name of the person to contact if you feel you would like to be involved in any of these activities. We at St John’s take seriously our Lord’s call to ALL Christians to serve him. This means both a ministry within the congregation AND a ministry in the world to spread the Gospel and to tangibly show the love of Jesus Christ in our lives.