Welcome to Camden Valley Church's August Newsletter. We have a month full of exciting events and initiatives to share with you. Our prayer is that these updates are encouraging and help you stay connected with all that God is doing in and through our church community.

In this month's message, Jeremy explores a contemporary dilemma many Christians face when looking for a partner. 

Practicing the Way offers you a fresh look at how to be with Jesus, become like Him and do as He Did. It features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. 

We've had our introductory session last week, but it is not too late to sign up! We start with the actual content this coming Thursday 6th August. Whether you've just become a Christian, or are simply yearning for more depth and meaning in your faith, this is for you!

Your bellies might still be full from the last feast we had, but the next meat appreciation night is just around the corner.

There will be a professional wood fired BBQ Smoker on site, offering a meticulously developed blend of flavors, designed to delight any palate. 

Over dinner, we'll hear from a guest speaker sharing a short, practical talk on The Big 5 - a casual look at five essential keys for navigating life with strong foundations. 

It will be a great night that you don't want to miss!

Come for a relaxed morning where you can move, chat and get to know other women.

1530 Wellness brings women together through faith, movement and community. It's a chance to get moving, spend time with other women who love Jesus and build meaningful friendships.

You don't need to be fit, and you don't need to know anyone before you come. If you're in your 20s to 50s, you're welcome to join. 

One Last Girls' Night Before the Year Ends

Before the year gets swept up in Christmas celebrations and end-of-year busyness, join us for one final women's gathering. It's going to be a relaxed evening of connection, encouragement and honest conversation.

Whether you've had a year full of victories, challenges, or a bit of both, we'd love for you to come along. Bring a friend, grab a cuppa and let's finish the year encouraged together.

Many thanks to those who are contributing monthly to baskets of kitchen and laundry items to be distributed by Mother Hubbard's Cupboard to those who are relocating after experiencing  either domestic violence or homelessness. Your gift will be gratefully received by someone who really needs it. Thank you! For contributors, items can be brought any Sunday but will be put together at the end of each month, so please bring your contribution in to Heather by the 4th Sunday of each month. 

Thank you also to those who contributed items to the appeal during July for Turning Point. We have  a generous basket of pantry items, soap, gloves, beanies and a couple of blankets to donate to Turning Point. Again, these donations will meet real needs of people in our community. Bless all who were able to contribute and thanks to others who have ongoing connections to Turning Point and contribute to them separately to the CVC appeal. It is good to share our blessing with others in need. 

Your prayers for the ministries of Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, Turning Point as they serve, and for those doing it tough would be a blessing. Thanks to all.

Heather Loomes

Praise Points

• For a beautiful Christmas in July gathering last week.
• For all our amazing ministry team members in various departments, who freely give their time and skills.
• For our healthy relationship and favor with the Mawarra community, and the ability to use their facilities.

Prayer Requests

• For those who attend the Practicing the Way course, or the men's and women's events to encounter God in new ways.
• For our great team at work in our CVC Children's Ministry Team, for consistency in their ministry and for your provision as they sacrificially give their time to this ministry.
• The Hutchings (Steve, Nat, Elyse, Owen and Daniel), espeically with homeschooling.
• For our Camden region, and opportunities to be a blessing.

We're so thankful for the generosity of our community. If you'd like to learn more about the principle of tithing, or partner with us financially, you can find out more below.

CVC Staff Contacts

Camden Valley Church
Admin@cvchurch.org.au
PO Box 68,
Camden, NSW, 2570
Australia

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