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14 November 2004: The third generation St John's Church at Asquith was officially opened by the Rt Rev Dr Glenn Davies, Bishop of North Sydney. The opening ceremony was a joyous celebration of a parish that had reached the culmination of a great effort - working under God, to bring glory to God. The Bishop spoke from Matthew 16 on a sermon entitled "Building on the Rock". He challenged the people of St Johns to continue building the church - not with bricks and mortar, but with the hearts, minds and souls of people brought to salvation in Jesus Christ.

Many of Nelly's photos below are presented without captions, because the editor does not know the names behind all of the faces. But the smiles and the infectious happiness that pervaded proceedings say so much more than any caption can convey. The pictures speak for themselves.

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IMGP0699.JPG (145847 bytes) Close up of the wall hanging - a striking feature of the interior of the worship space.
IMGP3637Wallhanging.JPG (45995 bytes) The "Chancel" or sanctuary area, just prior to the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony, as seen from the Crying Room.

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The dedication plaque, unveiled by Bishop Glenn Davies.

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IMGP3617Friends meeting up.JPG (42733 bytes)

Some of the guests of honour included Bishop Glenn Davies, Archdeacon Terry Dein and Canon Ernie Carnaby.

The kitchen area - hub of activity.

 IMGP3627Our happy workers.JPG (46807 bytes)
IMGP3621Good to see you.JPG (57606 bytes)
IMGP3618Smile please.JPG (50385 bytes) IMGP3616Catching up.JPG (65357 bytes)
IMGP3615Hi Terry.JPG (65221 bytes)
IMGP3610Food and friends.JPG (56445 bytes)

Federal Attorney General Phillip Ruddock, one of the official guests.

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IMGP3605Tea or Coffee.JPG (51586 bytes) Official attendance at the opening was 398 people - so that's 398 tea cups required on the counter - pronto!
IMGP3599Our happy band.JPG (59062 bytes) The band in a relexed mood (aren't they always?) IMGP3604Enjoying the goodies.JPG (54991 bytes)
IMGP3598Chatting to friends.JPG (49623 bytes)
IMGP3597Seats were filling up fast.JPG (44297 bytes)

Some elaborate flower arrangements were a feature of the opening.

 IMGP3595One of the flower arrangements.JPG (60751 bytes)

Not yet operational, our old pipe organ has taken on a glamorous new look, thanks to some excellent refurbishment work by the "Organ Transplant Team".

 IMGP3594Before the opening.JPG (43072 bytes)
IMGP3591Setting up for afternoon tea.JPG (56893 bytes) All quiet in the Hall prior to the seething mass of humanity hitting it at 3pm.

The old blue sign presents a familiar face at the front of the building. This will soon be replaced by a hi-tech illuminated sign.

 IMGP3596Welcome to our new church.JPG (82953 bytes)
 

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