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Jodie speaks at Central Coast Youth Conference

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28 March, 2004

Jodie delivering his final talk during the outdoor Lord's Supper.

During the weekend of 26-28 March, I spoke at the Central Coast Youth Conference. The camp, held at Mangrove Mountain Retreat, was organised by representatives of a number of Anglican churches from around the Central Coast.

This inaugural event was attended by high school aged students from many churches in the area, providing a great opportunity to build friendships with other Christian youth in the region.

I gave a series of six talks on Galatians entitled “Why be a Christian? The talks had the following titles:

1. Only Jesus rescues us (Chapter 1)
2. Only Jesus ignores religion (Chapter 2)
3. Only Jesus saves by faith (Chapter 3)
4. Only Jesus sets us free (Chapter 4)
5. Only Jesus shows us true love (Chapter 5)
6. Only Jesus makes us new (Chapter 6).

In addition, I also conducted a training session on youth ministry for youth leaders and ministers from the Central Coast.

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The McNeills are Moving House!

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24 March, 2004

Our new house at Mortdale

Just when we got comfortable, it’s time to uproot! On Tuesday the 13th of April we are moving to an almost brand new duplex in Mortdale.

Our new address will be 11a Broughton Street, Mortdale 2223. We have been advised that we can expect to keep our same home phone number.

 

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Jemimah’s Birthday Party Survives Heatwave

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21 February, 2004

Jemimah and Liana modelling their fairy outfits at the party.

Despite projected temperatures in the high 30s, Jemimah’s party was a success. Her twelve friends from church and school had a great time eating, playing and swimming in the new inflatable pool.

Fortunately an early southerly wind change dropped the temperature from the mid 30’s to a much more respectable 25C.

The party had a ‘dress up’ theme, yet the majority of guests predictably wore pink fairy outfits. The games included favourites such as the egg and spoon race, pass the parcel, Mintie hunt, and pin the tail on the horse.

This was followed by an informal splash in the new pool, kindly purchased at short notice by my mum, and lovingly inflated by the adults present.

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Radical Restoration (Galatians 6:1-10)

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15 February, 2004

Sermon at Cross-culture Bible Church, Arncliffe on Sunday, February 15 2004. Text is Galatians 6:1-10. Audience was adults in the morning congregation.

Read the text of the sermon here

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Youthworks College Intensive Lectures Finish

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14 February, 2004

Lecturing at Youthworks College.

Over the past two weeks I have taught the Youth Ministry Intensive at Youthworks College. This 30 hour course began with the theology and philosophy of youth ministry, which was followed by practical skills in leading youth.

The class comprised nearly 40 youth ministers and leaders, many of whom were beginning their two year course at the College. Three of the students joined us from the overseas countries of New Zealand, Belgium and the US.

Notable were the students from the Sydney Anglican Georges River Region who attended on a bursary (i.e. they came for free!) Special thanks to Regional Council for this terrific boost to youth and children’s ministry in that region.

The fourteen-unit course began with an examination of Biblical principles of ministry, including issues such as church growth, ecclesiology, and the nature of Christian ministry. From this foundation, the course moved to develop practical skills in youth ministry, from big groups to small.

The fourteen units presented were:

1. Introduction to Youth Ministry
2. Understanding Ministry
3. Understanding Youth
4. Understanding Church
5. Understanding Church Growth
6. Understanding Ministry Models
7. Great Big Groups
8. Small Groups and Discipleship
9. Camps
10. Leadership
11. Socials and Events
12. Programs
13. Parents
14. Change

If you are interested in joining a similar course, then email me at jodie@jodiemcneill.com or visit http://www.youthworks.net for details.

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