Summer School

This year we are going back to tradition and running a summer school over the summer break. They were always really good times, with good interactions with others, thinking through some life changing concepts, trying to put things into practice, sitting around a campfire and listening to God. 

It was always hard to fit them in during January though, so this year we are going to have one in December. We hope to get a good bunch of year 12 leavers, uni students, old and new faces. I am looking forward to the opportunity to help people to follow Jesus in their own world and to help think the intellectual challenges that we all face.

Hope you can join us.

Meet: Millie Skinner

Meet: is a new series of posts where we will delve a little deeper into a member of our community here. Our first Meet: guest is Millie Skinner. I interviewed her in the middle of a busy school holiday morning.

Name: Millie Skinner
What is your role at Broken Hill? I have many roles - Mark's wife, a mother, tutor, kitchen supervisor.
How long have you been here in those roles? This is my 3rd year, but I'm  returning from '94-'96 which included 1st yr, team, team/marriage/centre.
What is your favourite thing about your role/this place? Comming back this time, I felt like I was coming home. I think it's because the first time I was here, it was a big change in my life when i was 18, and then we got married here,  I was really discovering God 4 the 1st time I was here, so that's 2 significant things. I also just enjoy community living.
Describe God in two words. Friend and Father
Describe community in 3 words. Interesting, [lots] happening, [requires] gracious-living.
Tell us a dream you have. I would like to go on the 8 day Tasmania walk with Mark - to experience the adventure with him!
What is your favourite dessert? Mango Sorbet. It's guilt free!
What is your LEAST favourite thing about Broken Hill? Location!!! Not close to the beach, it's so far! Can't go on short trips away.
What would you like to be doing in 1o years? Whatever Mark's doing.
Why are you in community now/why do you think it is important? Life in community is important because society is so against God that it's hard to live in society without being tainted, having like minded people around you helps, I enjoy working with people who love God.
What do you see as your area of mission? My family, women in town.

What is your favourite:
Joke? I'm not good @ jokes and never remember them! Half the time I don't get them but pretend that I do.
Flower? Lavender - b/c of it's smell
Thing to do? Relax in the bath with a book.

A call for Assistance!

[Malcolm and Bothwell would like to play table-tennis]

Have you ever wanted to sponsor some great sporting event or arena? Now here is your chance!

The Broken Hill Centre Table-Tennis Table is on it's 'last legs' so to speak. We've patched, mended and restored it but this time, its all over.

[close-up of some of the damage]

This is your chance to donate to the Table-Tennis Fund. If you have a spare $5, $10, or $20 (or whatever you like), then post it into us, or give us a call!

Here are the centre contact details,  just ask for Teresa.
PO Box 983
Broken Hill
NSW 2880

Office phone: 08 80879110

Farewell

[Janie making child-friendly Mead for the Medieval Night]

This past week has seen two of our community members leave us. We held a community-night party to say good bye to Janie. Janie has been on staff here in Broken Hill for the past 2 years, not to mention her time here as support-staff and as a student, stretching back to 1998! She's been experiencing extremely bad health and is moving to Dubbo to recuperate before heading out to more great adventures.

We also said good-bye on Friday to Skye, a first year student who has also been unwell all year, and has wisely decided to rest her body. Skye is leaving to spend time with her family in the NT.

Please pray for both Janie and Skye, that both these strong women will be given the rest that they need, and strength to continue on their respective missions.

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Day of Prayer and Fasting

This Thursday we are having a Day of Prayer and Fasting. Please join us in praying for the centre and the teams. Especially pray for the following: health, pizza cars, energy, mission, encouragement, discernment, transitions, staffing and the spiritual battle.

Discovery week 29th September - 3rd October

It is not long until discovery week now. We are wanting this year's discovery week to be a real taste of life at the centre, incorporating the things that really make us unique in Broken Hill. So as well as good teaching and friendship we will have times to watch sunsets, sit around campfires and camp out under the stars.

Discovery week gives people who are curious about Cornerstone a chance to check it out, but as well as being a time for new people to come, we are also wanting past disciples to feel free to come along and to see discovery week as a time of renewal and a time to touch base with us here at the centre again. Even better if they come and enjoy themselves and bring a friend or two.

This year we will be focussing on the theme of following in the steps of the master, thinking through what it really means to follow Jesus, how Jesus being the Lord changes the way that we view life and how we live, what Jesus approach to mission and discipleship looks like and how Jesus demonstrated servant leadership.

The cost for the week will be $60. Let us know if you are coming soon.