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Children and Youth
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Crèche
In the Church complex,
crèche facilities with supervision are available with at
the 9.30am service every Sunday morning. Young
children (school age and under) are provided with toys
and activities to enable parents to concentrate on
worship, while providing meaningful activities for the
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Emmaus
Encouraging and empowering
young people to minister to each other. After
attending the Emmaus Weekend, members are encouraged to
join an Emmaus cell group for training and
encouragement. The young people take time out and
share something of their journey with the members of the
group. This enables the group to support each member and
learn about their personal journey with each other.
This group meets for dinner, discussion and worship to
encourage and equip members for the ministry they have
with each other, their families, friends and their
communities.
Meeting Date & Time: 3rd Sunday of the Month at
7.00pm
Venue: TBA
Contact:
Email |
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Kidsplus+ aka
GFS - An Anglican Ministry
 Focusing on preparing
children for their ministries and provide them with
support, encouragement and training.
GFS - An
Anglican Ministry - is one of the oldest ministries
within our parish. Our GFS branch has been active since
1993. GFS provides training and preparation for
children, teaching them about God's word, games, art, crafts,
dance and more. GFS provides church parades,
weekend camps and conferences to further develop the
children's faith and encourages them use their gifts and
talents to God's glory.
In 2006, GFS underwent a
name-change to reflect the inclusive nature of its
leadership and membership. The group is now known as
"Kidsplus" and includes both boys and girls in their
program of activities.
For all children over 5
years of age.
Meeting Date & Time: Wednesdays from 4.00 -
5.30pm
Venue: Algester Anglican Church Hall
Contact: Marj Wellings (07) 3273 2487
or Email
Check out the dedicated
GFS Brisbane web site (you can find Algester under Find
a Group):
www.kidsplusbrisbane.org |
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Junior Church
An education program for
the older children. Aimed for those children who
feel a little too old for Sunday School, this program is
aimed to each children about God's love and the work of
Jesus Christ in a format that allows for free expression
and questions. Programs incorporate Cross Examined
(Christianity Explained for Children), Whole People of
God, Youth Alpha, and an explanation of the Holy
Communion Service. Children are encouraged to ask
questions, discuss issues and develop a faith of their
own.
Meeting Date & Time: Sundays at 9.30am (during
the service)
Venue: In the Church Hall
Contact: Catherine Joye
Email
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Yahweh
Youth
This program is issue-based and has been
developed for teenagers. The curriculum centres
around issues and concerns of young people in
our Parish. The group meets each Sunday (during
school terms) and works with experienced mentors
who guide the members of the group in finding
answers to life's challenges.
Contact: Mrs Rhonda Nelson (07) 3273 7169
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School
Chaplaincy in local Schools
An education program for children at State
Schools. Members of the Parish support
local School Chaplains in their work among the
school communities in our area.
Les Gomes (Runcorn
High), Andy Bishop (Calamvale College) and Andy
Pickard (Sunnybank High) are employed by
Scripture Union (Queensland) to undertake the
work of School Chaplains under the support of
local churches including Algester Anglican
Church..
Contact: Mrs Kerry Tovey (07) 3273 7169
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Sunday School
An education program for
children. Open to all children, this program is
held in the hall during the Sunday service.
Children are taught about God's love and the work of
Jesus Christ in a format designed for them.
Programs incorporate craft activities, singing, Bible
stories, and the simple message of God's love.
Lessons commence at 9.30am with the children joining the
service in the Church at the later part of the service.
Material used in Sunday School is based upon the Bible
readings for the day using a program titled "The Whole
People of God".
Meeting Date & Time:
Sundays at 9.30am (during the service)
Venue: In the Church Hall
Contact: Catherine Joye
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Young Adults
Focusing on meeting the
needs of young adults in our community. Young
Adults allows the young people of our community to meet
together and discuss issues relevant to themselves and
their faith journey. Young people meet together in
a social environment and enjoy a meal together as they
renew themselves for the tasks ahead of them.
There is no formal education aspect to the program as
faith and issue sharing provides an effective method for
faith growth and ministry.
Meeting Date & Time:
Monthly, various dates and times.
Venue: Local restaurants and members' houses.
Contact: Linda & Brad Gillis
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Youth Alpha
A special version of the
Alpha program centred upon the needs and interests of
young people. This program will be run in the Parish to
coincide with the Brisbane "Alpha Invitation 2006" being
conducted in over 100 churches during Term 3 of 2006.
Meeting Date & Time:
To be advised closer to July.
Venue: The Church - 362 Algester Road, Algester
(corner of Ormskirk Street).
Contact: Send an email to -
Youth Alpha |
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