Alstonville Anglican Church
Personal Growth & Enrichment
for information about any of these groups or activities, contact the office.
Abiding Life - is the model used for offering personal spiritual direction and counsel.
Beginning - an opportunity to explore and discuss the beliefs and teaching of the Christian faith in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
Cleansing Stream – An opportunity for committed Christians to prepare for a new level of commitment in their faith and discipleship. The Cleansing Stream course comprises a series of seminars, study and participation in a retreat whose emphasis is upon healing and freedom.
Cursillo - A special weekend of retreat when you can explore and/or deepen your relationship with God and experience the fullness of His love. Following the weekend there are opportunities for meeting regularly with people who have also attended a Cursillo weekend.
Healing Ministry – Healing, wholeness and
well-being are God’s purpose for all people. Healing, restoring
and renewing are God’s answer to our physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual needs. The Healing Ministry is offered by a trained and
committed team who are available to for prayers every Sunday, and
through a Healing Service which is held at St Bartholomew’s Church
at 6.30pm on the third Sunday of each month.
A brochure on the Healing Ministry can be obtained by contacting the
office.
Pastoral Partners - is a network of small groups (cluster groups) of members of the congregations who provide low-key caring and support of each other. Cluster groups also arrange times to meet for social gatherings.
Parenting Education Program (PEP) – A five week program to encourage and support parents in their relationship and role with their children. Topics include Parenting Styles, Childhood Development, Relationship Building, Children’s Self-Esteem, Discipline Strategies and Family Growth.
Prayer Ministry - is available to anyone seeking a partner in prayer for a personal need or the need of another.
The Marriage Course – is for married couples to spend time together thinking about and discussing aspects of their relationship. The objective of the course is to introduce the tools to build a strong and healthy marriage which lasts a lifetime. There are seven sessions in the course which runs for ten weeks.
Network - is for those who desire a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit’s directing in their lives and to examine the ministry of “spiritual gifts”.