Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

St John's Asquith Church is hosting an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea again this year, but this year it's on Sunday!
Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday 26th May 2019. Donate here

A yummy morning tea will be enjoyed following our 8am & 10am church services and a delicious supper will follow our 6:30pm service.
Come and hear an encouraging message from our Senior Minister Brian Heath on 'Rejoicing in Hope' as well as some inspiring stories, songs of praise and prayers.
We have all been impacted by cancer in various ways and many within our church family have been, or are currently, undergoing treatment.
What a great opportunity to join together to financially support the wonderful work of the Cancer Council and to give thanks to God for his love, comfort and peace in all circumstances. We'd love you to make a donation to support cancer research. 

I cast all my cares on the Lord, for He cares for me. 1 Peter 5:7
I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121

Join us for our Easter services this year!

Good Friday, 19 April

• 9AM: Easter Communion

Easter Sunday, 21 April

• 8AM: Easter Communion, traditional service
• 10AM: Easter Celebration with kids' program
• 6:30PM: Easter Celebration

Come and join us for our annual Big Arvo Picnic at Crosslands Reserve

We will have age races, novelty events...

and cream buns!

Bring your family, all welcome!

Date: Saturday 9th March

Time: 2pm - 4:30pm

Location: Crosslands Reserve. Follow Somerville Rd to the end, then take the road down to the river and follow the blue balloons. 

We have recently run an inroductory course called "Christianity Explored" for people who want to understand what Christianity is about. 

This course is a follow-up to that. If you want to find contentment and happiness in life, this could be the course for you. 

We will meet over 7 Monday evenings in an informal setting. You won't be asked to pray or sing. You are welcome to ask questions, or just sit and listen.

Come along if you would like to know more. 

WHEN: Commencing Monday 5th November 2018, 7:45PM

WHERE: The rectory, 6 Royston Parade, Asquith

CONTACT: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gingerbread Houses

Join us for a family afternoon of Christmas fun and build and decorate your own Gingerbread house.
There will be puppet show as well for the kids!
All children will need to be accompanied by an adult (one adult per two children).
Adults are welcome to attend with or without children.
Gluten free kits are available.
Everything you need for your gingerbread house, including decorations, will be included in your kit.
Afternoon tea will be provided.

When: November 18, 2017  3pm-5pm

Where: St John's Asquith Church, 6 Royston Parade Asquith

Cost: $30 per gingerbread house kit

If you would like to come, please book here: https://www.trybooking.com/RZGQ

Please book quickly as spaces are limited, and we need to finalise orders by November 5th.

Contact Susan and Kylie by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

Super Saturday Seminar - Prioritizing Your Priorities

Introducing Bishop Chris Edwards

The Rt Rev Chris Edwards has been the Bishop of North Sydney since May, 2014.
Bishop Edwards worked as a marketing executive in the finance and banking sector before studying at Moore Theological College and entering the ministry in 1994 as curate at St George's Church, Engadine.
Before being chosen as Bishop of North Sydney in 2013, he was part of the ministry team at Holy Trinity Adelaide. He led a team of people as the founding minister of Holy Trinity Adelaide Hills.
He later led St Paul's Anglican Church, Tervuren, Belgium and was chairman of its school as well as chairman of European office of African Enterprise.
On returning to Australia, Mr Edwards took up the position of Director of Mission at Anglican Retirement Villages, ARV, in Sydney.
Bishop Edwards is married to Belinda. They have two married children, a daughter and grandson living in Sweden and a son living in Sydney.

Prioritizing Your Priorities

The call of the book of Haggai is for the people of God to consider their ways and re-order their priorities.
“I believe, every now and then, it is necessary for us to do a bit of self-examination. Haggai says to people of his time to ‘lay your heart on the road’. In other words bring your hearts into the open and examine what you are doing. Times have changed but the need to examine our priorities, and our hearts, remains.”
Chris Edwards, Bishop of North Sydney

When: Saturday September 8th 2018.  3:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: St John's Asquith, 6 Royston Parade, Asquith

Cost: $25 per adult

Please register online here, or print off the attached booking form and leave it with the office.

Applications close Monday September 3rd.

The program for the afternoon is as follows:

Afternoon Tea and Dinner will be provided. Childminding for 3-12 year-olds is available for sessions 1 and 2. Children can stay for dinner as well at a cost of $5 per child.

Wealth with Purpose seminar

Sound money management is critical to both getting ahead, but also to living a God-honouring life. In this free seminar, Alex Cook will unpack what the bible says about money, wealth and possessions and then provide practical strategies to manage and grow your finances. Contrary to popular belief, the Bible has a lot to say about money, with more than 2350 verses across a large range of financial issues. Clearly God knew that most of us would struggle with money, be it in a spiritual sense or in the practical day-to-day stewardship. The good news is that with a few basic skills and the wisdom of the Bible, you can manage money effectively for you, your family and to advance God’s kingdom.

Alex will cover:

• Should I rent or buy?
• Strategies to get out of debt
• The Biblical foundations of money Management
• The 10 Simple Steps to financial freedom
• Protecting you and your family from hardship
• Long-term wealth creation strategies
• Understanding the Times

Where: St John's Asquith, 6 Royston Parade, Asquith NSW 2077

When: Thursday September 20th 2018 7:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: Free

Supper will be provided.

Plesse RSVP here if you wish to attend: https://stjohnsasquith.elvanto.com.au/form/e32e3cdd-6298-4c19-83da-68d4e8bf82dc

Open Doors Live

Register here to attend the Open Doors Live session at Castle Hill.

Super Saturday Seminar

Come and hear Peter Jensen, former Archbishop of Sydney, offer a Christian perspective on three subjects of great significance in today's society: Homosexuality, Euthanasia and Gambling. A catered meal will be provided.

When: Saturday September 13th.  2:45pm - 9:00pm

Where: St John's Asquith, 6 Royston Parade, Asquith

Cost: $25 per adult ($20 if you pay before August 18th).

Please register online here, or print off the attached booking fee and leave it with the office.

Applications close September 8th.

Parish Dinner 2018 – “Let’s Celebrate”

A family friendly evening to CELEBRATE GOD’S GOODNESS

When: Saturday 28th July
Where: St Johns Asquith Church
Who: All church members & ministry groups
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm (but feel free to stay longer)
Wear: Bright party clothes
Bring: Something to share (sign up using www.PerfectPotluck.com/AXMI8855 or sheet at church)
What to expect: A terrific time together with fantastic food and awesome activities for all ages
RSVP: By Sunday 15th July This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Kylie 0419 200 809

Fathers Day Breakfast

Join us this Father's Day for brekky.

Bring the entire family to enjoy a yummy bacon and egg rolls then stay for our 10am Family Service.

When: Sunday 2nd September from 9am.

Where: St John's Anglican church

Cost: Donations towards brekky are welcome on the day.

Please click This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP for catering purposes and tell us how many people will come.

We look forward to celebrating with Dad's, Grandparents and special family members alike.

For The Love Of God

How the church is BETTER + WORSE than you ever imagined

This excellent film provides great insights into the history of the Christian church and many of the things that have been done "For The Love Of God" - some very Good and some very Bad!

Narrated by John Dickson and Simon Smart from the Centre for Public Christianity, this movie is helpful for people from all backgrounds to learn more about the true story of the Christian church.

When: Wed June 27th 2018 @ 7:30pm

Where: Event Cinemas Hornsby.

Price: Tickets cost $24 and are available here.

123 Magic Parenting Course

The 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching program aims to teach parents and carers how to deal with their children’s difficult behavior by using an easy-to-use signalling system.  The program is run over 3 evenings, and parents with children in pre-primary and primary school years will find these 3 sessions incredibly worthwhile.

When: The course is run over 3 evening sessions on June 21st, June 28th and July 5th from 7:15pm-9:30pm.

Where: St John's Asquith 6 Royston Parade Asquith

Cost: Tickets cost $60 per family and are available online by clicking here.

The course will be lead by Robyn Mitchell BA, Dip Ed. BSW, Adv Dip Counselling

Robyn is a Social Worker with over 25 years experience working with children and families. She worked as a Secondary School Teacher before training in Social Work. Robyn has extensive experience in Out of Home Care and Adoption. She currently works as a Parent Educator/Group Facilitator with considerable knowledge and interest in relationships, attachment, adolescence, depression and anxiety.

Robyn is an energetic and passionate presenter who is informed by her Christian faith and is committed to prioritising parent/child relationships in parenting presentations and draws from both professional and personal experience.

Speaking English

'Speaking English' classes will run on every Tuesday, 10am - 12pm during the school terms.

Our aim is to provide a friendly and supportive environment that encourages students to use and improve their English. Everyone is welcome from beginners to the more advanced students. Classes will use a variety of resources, including the text of the Bible.

Morning-tea is provided.

Details:

• Tuesdays 10am-12pm
• Cost is only $3 each week
• Parking available in the church grounds

To register or for more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 9482 3282 (or just come along).

Equip Women's Conference

EQUIP Women is an annual conference for Christian women held in Sydney.
With uplifting music and inspiring interviews, EQUIP is for everyone - whether you've been a Christian for ages, or just checking it out.
Waitara Anglican Church will be live streaming this year's conference at their church hall, so bring your mum, daughter, friends, colleagues or whole Bible Study group for the best day out of the year!
Your ticket will include a conference handbook, afternoon tea and dinner.

Date: Saturday 19 May 2018
Time: 3.30-8:30pm
Location: Waitara Anglican Church, 34 Palmerston Rd, Waitara
Cost: $30 (includes conference booklet, afternoon tea and dinner)
How to register: Please click here to register and pay.
Last date to register: 11 May

Christianity Explored

Christianity Explored gives you time and space to consider the big questions of life and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ. We will consider three key questions:

1. Who is he?
2. Why did he come?
3. How should we respond?

You don’t need to know anything about Christianity.
You won’t be asked to read aloud, pray, or sing.
You can ask any question you want, or just listen.

The course starts Monday May 7th 2018 at 7:45pm and runs for 8 weeks (not including June 11th).

Please register your interest in attending the course by clicking here.

Feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring 02 9482 3282 if you have any questions.

Christianity Explored Trailer from The Gospel Unwrapped on Vimeo.

Addiction Seminar

Overcomers Outreach is a ministry dedicated to helping anyone who struggles with any kind of addiction. John Connell will share his experience, strength and hope with others so they may also be liberated from the destructive grip of addiction.

When: May 31st 2018 7:45pm-9:30pm

Where: St John's Asquith 6 Royston Parade Asquith

How Much: Free!

John Connell, husband and father of three, grew up in an environment where drug and alcohol use was normal behaviour. As a child, substance abuse contributed significantly to the dysfunction in his family life. John took this dysfunction into adult life. By the grace of God John turned his back on substance abuse and in his late 20’s gave his life to Christ. Some fifteen years later, however, John, still a Christian and with a young family, found himself back in the grip of alcoholism. By the grace of God once more, John found recovery from alcoholism and has been sober and growing in his Christian life these past sixteen and a half years. As a member and leader of Overcomers Outreach, a ministry dedicated to helping anyone who struggles with any kind of addiction, John shares his experience, strength and hope with others so that they may also be liberated from the destructive grip of compulsive behaviour and/or substance abuse.

Creating a Strong Family Unit

Join us for a free parenting seminar where guest speaker Suz Gorham will discuss the topic 'Creating a Strong Family Unit'.

Date: Thursday April 16th, 2015

Time: 9:30am-10:30am

Where: St John's Anglican Church, Asquith

Suz is the Associate Women's Minister at St Andrew's Anglican Church Roseville, Acting Chaplain at Roseville College, and a Mum.

Easter Services

We warmly invite you to celebrate Easter with us!

Good Friday March 30th: "Jesus: Rejected, suffered and died...  for me"

9am: We will have a Communion service as we remember Christ's death.  There will be creche for under 5's with Activity Packs for school aged children.

Easter Sunday April 1st : "Christ is Risen! How then should we live?"

8am: Communion service

10am: Easter Celebration with Children's program.

6:30pm: Easter Celebration

David Mulready (retired Bishop of North-West Australia) will be our guest preacher.

Welcome Tim Thambyrajah

St John's is delighted to welcome Tim Thambyrajah as our new Assistant Minister, supported by his wife Hollie. Tim will lead our Youth Ministry as well as being responsible for the 6:30pm service. All are invited to come to a "welcome lunch" for them on Sunday January 14th after the 10am service. Please pray for Tim and Hollie, that God will bless their ministry amongst us.