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Website dramas

Steve Watt — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:28:29 +0000

	So for some inexplicable reason the website decided today that it didn’t want to work correctly anymore. We’re working on a solution, but in the meantime if you’re looking for the sidebar (with all the links and pics and stuff) and it’s not where it’s supposed to be, try looking down the bottom of the page….
EDIT: So even weirder, posting this article has fixed the problem. Now I’m really confused. Oh well; praise God that the problem is solved.

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Opportunities Up for Grabs

Emma Lovegrove — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:14 +0000

At NCS one of our goals is to be reaching out to those at Newcastle uni with the gospel, and it’s great to be on the look out for new and creative opportunities to do this. I recently signed up to Ilead- the international leadership experience and development program, and along with the convenient perk of getting scholarships for overseas uni related travel I discovered one such opportunity.

Ilead run welcome morning teas for international students who have recently arrived in Australia, and they have asked Ilead-ers who are interested to participate in these morning teas. I saw this and thought, what a chance to share Christ’s love! International students can often feel isolated and apprehensive and this is one way I could see of being an ambassador for Christ and perhaps getting chances to witness for him. I want to encourage you guys, there are plenty of these opportunities like this around so keep looking, and as Paul says;

‘Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity’ (Colossians 4:5)

God bless!

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Do you struggle to reach the last page?

Libby Vaughan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:07:19 +0000

I’m not sure about you, but I was really challenged at Wintercon last week when Greg described how our generation is notoriously bad at knowing, understanding and loving doctrine and theology. The bible is always our first port of call to know the truth, but there were heaps of great books recommended to us last week that can help us understand this better, and grapple with God’s word.

When it comes to Christian books, despite all my good intentions, and no matter how much I enjoy reading them, I rarely reach the last page. And I know I’m not alone…

As such, I’m keen to start an NCS Book club so we can help each other digest what we read and reach the end without giving up in frustration along the way.

We’re kicking off this Wednesday, the 28th July at 9am in the back of the Brennan room. We’ll be reading “The Cross of Christ” by John Stott, and I will bring some spare copies.
It’d be great to see you there, passionate about trying to deepen our understanding of the cross of Christ.

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Small groups and Rosters and Mission Week, Oh My!

Sam Broadfoot — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:53:05 +0000

Well, WinterCon has surely come to an end for another year, now we can all put our feet up and… WOAH! JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS ALL OVER, IT’S TIME TO CLIMB OUT OF THAT ROCKIN’ CHAIR AND BACK INTO THE TRENCHES!!! There is so much goodness to look forward to in the coming days and weeks – if you haven’t heard from your small group for a while, get on the blower and announce, in the words of Jake and Elwood, “we’re getting the band back together!”

We have added two walk up slots to the week – come and join your NCS family as we strike up convos (why not suggest to your small group that you could come together?), not to mention Mission Week, kicking off partially in week 4, before building in week 5 to the Bar on the Hill talk on Thursday night.

As Greg said at WinterCon, we’re living in a building suspended in mid air – the split second before it all comes crashing to the ground. So that’s enough arm-chair dosing, lollygagging tomfoolery, let’s get pumped for Semester 2!

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Bible Blunders and How to Avoid Them!

Martin Shadwick — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:33:14 +0000

Friday 25 June 2010
3pm – 4:30pm
Martin & Jen’s House
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Atheists, have you ever had a Christian tell you, “You’ve got the Bible wrong”?
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Christians, have you ever said that to someone?!

As I’ve chatted with atheists and sceptics and read their books and blogs, it’s struck me that there are a few key differences in how we approach the Bible. My friends who are atheists have noticed this too.
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This informal seminar will offer some tips from a Christian perspective on how to read the Bible. My aim is pretty simple – just to help atheists and sceptics understand where Christians are coming from.
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All welcome. An RSVP on facebook would be helpful so I know how much snackage is required.
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Our house is across the road from uni. If you need the address contact me on 0448 005 427 or martinshadwick {at} gmail(.)com

Free BBQ – Tuesday nights during exams

Martin Shadwick — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:14:49 +0000

Stomach grumbling from from all that study?
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Take a break to refuel
at the NCS/FOCUS exam time free BBQ.
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Tuesdays 7pm-9pm

outside AIC / in front of Auchmuty library
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If you would like to help out, please turn up at 6.20pm for set up.

NCS AGM!!!

Steve Watt — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:51:18 +0000

Yep, it’s that constitutionally-appropriate time of the year again for us to hold our Annual General Meeting (AGM). It’s on this Wednesday at 5pm in Life Sciences (it’ll fit nicely between the Bible Talk and TNT). So bring along some supper, warm up your “Second!”s and “Aye!”s, and prepare for a whirlwind tour of the past year!	He's excited for the AGM! Are you?

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Elegant Evening

Laura Graham — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:31:06 +0000

Tired of wearing the same old unwashed clothes to uni every day? Feel trapped in a cycle of faded shirts, frayed jeans and scuffed shoes? Do you long for a reason to feel silk against your skin and/or use that fancy aftershave your mum bought you in the vain hope you would need it someday? Are you dying to bust out those heels or (if your name is Roger) that cravat you’ve been saving?

NEVER FEAR – we have the event for you!

Elegant Evening

Friday Night from 7pm (28^th of May)

Where? The Rotunda – King Edward Park

Wear? Fancy-shmancy clothes

How Much? Free, just bring

some food to share

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Jesus: Worth my time?

Fiona Ackman — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:46:53 +0000

Jesus. Few people in history have caused such divided opinions & our time is precious.
So is Jesus worth investigating? Is he historically reliable? Is he worth following? Does Jesus make a difference to 21st Century life?

Join Med students from Newcastle University as we consider these questions.

Jesus: Worth my time?

Wednesday 19th May
Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre
44 Mordue Parade, Jesmond, NSW 2299
7:30-9:30pm

Dessert and refreshments will be provided
All med students welcome

For more information contact Johann on 0405044577

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Hi Ho Silver!

Martin Shadwick — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:48:41 +0000

Lone Rangers Brunch

Friday 14th May 10am

1/17 Turana Pde North Lambton

martinshadwick {at} gmail(.)com

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. (Acts 8:4)

Within NCS lots of students are plugging away in mission teams, working together to proclaim the gospel of Christ. This is great! There’s nothing like having some brothers-in-arms in evangelism.
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But there are also Lone Rangers. Maybe you’re the only Christian in your class. Maybe you’re the only Christian in your group of friends. Maybe you’re the only Christian in the uni Graeco-Roman Wrestling society.
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Does that mean you hide away and stop living for Christ and speaking for him? Of course not! You’re soldiering on for the gospel, but in your mission field it’s just you and the Holy Spirit. Some of you find that really tough. Others are inspired by the challenge. Whichever it is, being “scattered” doesn’t stop you from preaching the word wherever you go.
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If you’re a Lone Ranger, I’d like to invite you to brunch on Friday 14th May. I want to get some of our solo Christians together so we can encourage one another, share stories and war wounds, pray, and spur one another on in the gospel. After all, even Lone Rangers need a Tonto every now and then. And we’ll have some great food too – guaranteed!
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Hope to see you there!
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