Finance Half Year Update (July-December 2020)

How have we been tracking so far in this financial year (Jul - Dec 2020)?

With a year that is continually changing, it probably comes as no surprise that so has our finances against budget. Thankfully, for the better! As at Dec 2020 we reported an operating profit of $25,000. This is largely due to continuing to receive JobKeeper (which we will receive through to March 2021) alongside an increase in offerings. Parish Council thank you for your generosity!
 
Our offertory goal for the whole church is about $60 per adult per week; this would allow us to keep all staff working on existing hours, as well as begin to fund a future part-time staff member.
 
Our current offertory giving is on average around $45 per adult per week; we thank God for this, and for the Jobkeeper subsidy. But once that subsidy concludes at the end of March, we will be requiring that $15 per adult per week increase. How great would it be to continue supporting ministry and not implement cuts, so that our life with Jesus can grow stronger.
 
We'll be glad to supply ongoing updates in future newsletters.
 
Rob Imberger & Gemma Kleywegt

"Humility" Study Guide Feb-Mar 2021 (8am&10am sermon series companion)

See below a study guide to use alongside the 8am&10am sermon series "Humility". 

The purpose of this study guide is to help you explore our weekly preaching focus by taking you to the bible to read and reflect for yourself. Use it in your Growth Groups; use it for solo reflection.

When it comes to “humility”, we need all the help we can get (myself included)! So I hope this offering will help you to marvel afresh at our humble Jesus, and to seek after your own humble discipleship.

Sermons can be listened to here: https://www.wellspring.org.au/sermons/

May God bless us in our hearing and doing His word.

Term 1 Kids Ministry Teaching Schedule Feb 14-March 28 2021

See attached a plan of the teaching schedule for spring chickens (ages 2-4), spring bugs (K-Grade 2) and springers (Grades 3-5) in our Sunday morning (10am service) ministry. 

 

Any questions contact Jackson, kids@wellspring.org.au.

Volunteering at 10am & Role Descriptions

Our life with Jesus is expressed by our four core values: Belong, Believe, Grow and Share. To belong is to feel part of something where we give and receive. Believe is our heart of worship, word and prayer. We (and others) grow when we have the opportunity to share and practice our God-given gifts with one another.

It is a joy and a blessing to see members thriving when contributing from their spiritual gifts and passions. We would like to give you more opportunities for this to happen. The practice of volunteering to serve the 10am community on Sundays is a great expression of these core values.

If you are unsure how our Heavenly Father has gifted you Rob would love to connect you with someone to pray and make the discovery together. Drop him a line! Of course there are many different ways each of us contributes to the life of the church through our gifts, and Sunday service serving may not be appropriate for you at this time. That is OK. But if you have been thinking you'd like to serve, we'd love to hear from you!

 

We are looking for more volunteers to help us make our Sunday Services function well. If you are interested in serving or finding out more about a particular role we'd love to hear from you. 

We are extremely keen for more people to join our Welcoming Team, Sound desk Team and Visual Data Team. 

 

Position Descriptions for some of these roles are attached.  More to be added.

 

Submit your interest by the form here.

2020-21 Parish Council nominations

We thank God for our 2019-20 Parish Council, who have served faithfully. We've had a good year together. They have been: Bill Folkerts; Karrie Malan; Jessie Whittle; Gemma Kleywegt; Darren Vos; Keith Scott; Sandy Whight; Jude Davies; Richard Lord; John Morse; Heidi Harback; and Linda Chau.

We especially acknowledge those stepping down - Linda Chau, Karrie Malan, Jessie Whittle and Keith Scott - we appreciate their blessing us with their time and passion.

Our 3 Synod Representatives (Richard Lord; Sandy Whight; Jude Davies) remain on Parish Council by default, as they are in the middle of their 3 year term. Also, with only 2 nominations for 2 positions of Warden, Richard Lord and John Morse will be duly appointed at our AGM.

For Parish Council in the coming 2020-21 year, there are 6 nominations for 4 positions, so an (electronic) election will be held at our AGM. As Rector, Rob Imberger also directly appoints 2 PC members as well as 1 Warden.

Please see the attachment for profiles of who has been nominated as Parish Councillors for the coming year, and pray God leads our church through godly leaders.