We provide friendship, encouragement and activities of interest for the over 50’s and the retired. However, anybody of any age is welcome to join us.
In his book ‘How to make the most of the rest of your life’ the evangelist, John Chapman writes: “I am 76 years old. You may think it strange that I am writing about making the most of our lives. Humanly speaking, I don’t have all that much left. The average male lives for 79 years. That doesn’t leave me much time. On the other hand, if there is life after death, if eternity is really eternity and I have the greater bulk of my life to look forward to, then that makes all the difference”.
Relationships don’t need to end when you retire. Come and join us and discover how to make the most of the rest of your eternal life.
Prime Time
The Prime Time group was begun in 1996. Its aims are:
1. To provide opportunities for fellowship amongst senior people in the Parish;
2. To engage in activities of interest to the group;
3. To extend welcome and fellowship to senior people who are not normally part of the church congregation; To provide support for senior people experiencing difficulties such as sickness or bereavement through prayer, visitation and practical assistance.
We have an outing on the first Wednesday each month, and on the third Wednesday we meet at the church. There have been a variety of activities during the year.
Outings
We are fortunate in having a number of pleasant picnic areas in the Shire. We visited Joseph Banks Gardens, Gunnamatta Park, Swallow Rock & Jannali Reserve.
We travelled by coach to Victor Chang Heart Institute and the Royal Carriage Exhibition at Manly.
There was a luncheon at Miranda Karimbla Restaurant and an inspection of Woolooware Shores.
Meetings
Speakers included:
Nick Cole The Bible Society in China
Keith Thompson Magic Writing
Garry Raymond Police in Christ
Matt Redmond Visit to the Holy Land
Helen McDonald Sutherland Library – Local History
Angelo Colson Burma
Michael Safari ESL work with his wife Lillie and our Marion Brown at St John’s, Parramatta
Maurice Cuscheure Malta
Rev. Tony Tress Celebration Service in July
Vince Williamson ‘Connect 09’ ambassador – Christmas Service & luncheon
During the year we have kept in touch with those associated with us who are unwell. We said goodbye to some who left us to be with our Lord. We remember Bill Andrews, Isobel Stanley, Meryl Arnold, Doug Butterworth and Cyril Newlands.
We are happy to have seniors join with us. There is no formal membership, no fees. Please join with us in any or all of our activities.
Dr Ron Bonamy
Co-ordinator.
