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Philippians 1: 3-5 – I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.  In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he expresses his thankfulness to the church becauseContinue reading “Marsden Fund Communication with Donors (December 2024)”

As I reach the end of ministry training, I can think of many highlights and things I have learned over the past 2 years! Here’s a handful: Training/Mentoring I have received excellent training during MTS from many pastors and ministers of the word who have more wisdom and experience than I. I met weekly withContinue reading “Nic’s December Update (Final Update!)”

Marriage On November 9th, Josh and I got married! While this is not directly ministry, it was a huge life moment that I know you guys have been praying for. So, thank you for your prayers and love – and a special thank you to those who attended! Josh and I are settling in wellContinue reading “Preeti’s November Update (Final Update!)”

June-July Highlights This update will be a little different, as I spent a chunk of time since the last newsletter on leave! Here are a few insights into my rest, return, and also some mid-year reflections: I had the joy of taking some leave during July, and have just returned from a family holiday inContinue reading “Nic’s June-September Update”

June-July Prayer Update 2024 Term 2 – 1 Kings This term at kids church we went through the book of 1 Kings, following the story of Elijah and King Ahab. It was a challenge to write the program for a book that I realised I’d never actually read through before! In preparation for last term,Continue reading “Preeti’s June-September Update”

WEEKEND AWAY This year our annual weekend away was at Port Hacking, and we were blessed by Philip Jensen speaking on the Holy Spirit. I was really looking forward to this because last year the 5pm Weekend Away was such a highlight and was the turning point in me settling into 5pm. I was alsoContinue reading “Preeti’s May Update”

Highlights I’ve had many joys in doing ministry these past months! A particular highlight this year has been getting more involved in our Explore and Belong courses at St John’s. Explore is a 4-week course looking at the claims of Jesus in Mark’s gospel (a condensed version of Christianity Explored). Although it goes quickly, it’sContinue reading “Nic’s May Update”

Updates from the Past Month Hello from Preeti! The last two months have been very busy, I’m feeling quite overwhelmed by life and ministry, and trying to hold everything in balance! With the busyness of things starting up for the year, settling into college and kids ministries and planning a wedding, I’m learning that thisContinue reading “Preeti’s March Update”

Highlights The last 2 months have gone quickly, and much has happened during Term 1! One of the highlights was attending Emu Music’s Word in Song conference with around 30 members of our church music and production teams. Emu’s vision is “to encourage and equip the church in biblical, beautiful, and transformative singing” and eachContinue reading “Nic’s March Update”

Highlights SWEATCON On the 16th-19th of January, I got to run the preschool program for SWEATCON. It’s all about training up people in SW Sydney to share the gospel in that region, but in a way that is accessible to them. Something encouraging I found about SWEATCON was that actually all the volunteers were helpingContinue reading “Preeti’s Jan 2024 Update”