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Figtree Anglican Church
National
grandparent
conference
Leaving a Living Legacy
Grandparents are the footsteps
for future generations.
29th -30th May 2020
Details
The Vision of the National Grandparent Movement, A growing number of grandparents believe the time
which the Conference forms a large part, is to reach is now, to chart a new course, to encourage and
100,000 grandparents to become influencers and equip grandparents to grab hold of their potential
shapers of the next generation. influence and instil in them a new and fresh vision in
Always remember that it only takes one helping them share their love and faith in Christ with
grandparent to make a difference. their grandchildren.
What is too often overlooked, is the incredible The threefold strategy of the NGM is as follows:
capacity that grandparents have, to influence the • Annual National Grandparents Conference.
next generation and to leave a lasting faith legacy for • Launch local Grandparent seminars in churches
others to follow. Central to this legacy is developing and community groups.
a large heart to ensure that our grandchildren
• Develop a small group ministry tool designed to
discover for themselves what it means to have a
equip and encourage grandparents and ministry
strong faith in Christ.
leaders.
WHEN COST ACCOMMODATION
29 and 30 May 2020
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Friday & Saturday Registration A 20% rebate off accommodation
Friday, 9:00am-4:30m Single $95 is available for those attending the
Saturday, 9:00am-4:30pm Couple $180 Conference & staying a minimum
of 2 nights at the Wollongong
WHERE One Day Registration (Fri or Sat)
Surf Leisure Resort. Mention that
Single $50
Figtree Anglican Church you are attending the Conference
Couple $95
4-10 Gibsons Road, when booking so the rebate can
Figtree NSW 2525 Morning tea, afternoon tea and be arranged after checkout.
lunch provided both days.
REGISTER TRANSPORT
10% Early Bird Discount
Online at figtree.church/events Free transport from Wollongong
Discount ends 13th May 2020
or call Figtree Anglican Church station has been provided by
on 02 4272 1322 Anglicare, let us know if require
transport when you register for
Registrations close 20th May 2020
the conference.
About the Conference
As Ian Barnett, the Senior Minister change and the need to be The two days will be unique
of Figtree Anglican Church, better equipped to engage and and cover different topics and
and his wife Rhonda entered positively influence the lives challenges from all speakers. The
the new season of becoming of their grandchildren. This focus will be on the influence that
grandparents, Ian was challenged conference is about equipping grandparents have as they are
about ‘the legacy’ he is leaving. them. uniquely equipped to pass on a
faith legacy that will instill in their
This is the God driven inspiration Due to an overwhelming demand
grandchildren greater confidence
behind his passion and desire this years National Grandparent
and purpose.
to hold an annual conference Conference has been expanded
that sows into the lives of to two days. This will provide Josh McDowell will be speaking
grandparents and ministry more time for reflection, across both days and covering
leaders. Grandparents often discussion and engagement two different topics.
feel the burden of fast paced across the conference.
Speakers & Artists
REV’D IAN BARNETT
Ian has been the Senior Minister grandparents in particular grab
at Figtree Anglican Church since hold of the many opportunities
May 2008, and an Anglican presented to them in this stage
Minister for over 25 years. Ian has of their life. Married to Rhonda,
a passion for ensuring that the they have three married children
current generation is encouraged and seven grandchildren aged
to leave a lasting legacy for those between one and ten years.
who follow, and to ensuring
JOSH M C DOWELL
Josh McDowell is an amazing books of the twentieth century.
communicator who has had an Josh’s books have been translated
incredible influence into the into 128 different languages.
lives of men and women across Josh was Born in Michigan USA,
the world. Since 1960, Josh has Josh and his wife Dottie are quick
delivered more than 27,000 talks to acknowledge that after their
to over 25,000,000 people in love for the Lord, family is their
125 countries. He is the author greatest joy and top priority.
or co-author of over 150 books, Married for 46 years, they have
including More Than a Carpenter four children and ten beloved
and New Evidence That Demands grandchildren.
a Verdict, recognized by World
Magazine as one of the top 40
REV’D DR ANDREW CAMERON
Andrew is the Director of St Mark’s of Later Life (2014) looks at how
National Theological Centre in to age and minister well, from
Canberra. His academic interests the perspective of the Bible’s
are in ethics and theology, and he story. Andrew is married to Mary-
teaches in the Aging and Pastoral Anne and their first grandchild
Studies program with the Charles arrived in mid-2019. Andrew’s
Sturt University School of latest hobby has been to create
Theology. His short book, Living a veggie patch so vast it is known
in the Next Phase: Developing the as ‘Vegetable Park’
Theology, Practice and Ministries
DR PATRICIA WEERAKOON
Patricia Weerakoon is a medical God. Her nonfiction books are
doctor from Sri Lanka, academic, gold-standard guides for good
sexologist and writer. She is an sex for all ages. She also writes
evangelical Christian. She retired romantic fiction with a social
in 2012 from after a career as conscience, bringing together
director of an internationally her international experience in
renowned graduate program in sexual health and her passion
sexual health at the University for her homeland of Sri Lanka.
of Sydney to pursue her passion Patricia has a recognised media
for writing and public speaking. presence and is a popular public
Her writing and speaking brings speaker and social commentator
together her enthusiasm for sex in Australia.
and her love for the glory of
Speakers & Artists JOHN ANDERSON AO John Anderson is a sixth- disagreed with them. John was generation farmer and grazier made an Officer of the Order of from New South Wales, who Australia in 2011 for his support of spent 19 years from 1989 in the rural and regional communities. Australian Parliament. He served He has recently been published as a senior Cabinet minister in the on topics such as civic freedoms, government led by John Howard global food security, modern (1996 to 2005). This included six slavery and the economy. He years as Leader of the National currently farms on the family Party and Deputy Prime Minister. property whilst also being active Whilst in office, Anderson, known through various directorships, in as a man of simple Christian faith, public speaking and in the not- sought to respect the dictum that for-profit sector. John has two another’s right to speak should grandchildren so far. always be defended, even if he REV’D DR GREG ANDERSON Dr. Greg Anderson is the Bishop of the Aboriginal church. He of the Diocese of the Northern returned to the Territory in 1995. Territory. Greg’s first introduction Greg and Annette worked with to the Northern Territory was in the Church Missionary Society 1986 when he began fieldwork for the next twelve years. After to research the traditional songs returning to Sydney in 2007, of central Arnhem Land. He was Greg became was the head of the adopted into a Rembarrnga clan Department of Mission at Moore and worked with musicians who Theological College, Sydney. had become Christian through the Greg has been the Bishop of the Elcho Island revival of 1979. This Northern Territory since the 2014 led to Greg studying theology and is currently enjoying the with a view to being involved in fruits of being a grandfather. the growth and the development GREG SHERIDAN AO Greg Sheridan AO is an Australian was given an Officer of the Order foreign affairs journalist and of Australia Honour in 2016. commentator. He has been the While Greg is a profile writer foreign editor of The Australian and author, his more recent newspaper since 1992. His book titled “God Is Good for reporting on the Vietnamese You: A Defence of Christianity boat people, subsequent to the in Troubled Times (2018), has end of the Vietnam War, sparked drawn the attention of many and a lifelong interest in Asian in 2018, was Shortlisted for the politics. He has worked in Beijing, Australian Christian Book of the Washington, and Canberra before Year 2019. God is Good for You starting his tenure as foreign shows us why Christianity is so editor in 1992. He is married to vital for our personal and social Jasbir Kaur “Jessie” Sheridan; the well-being. couple have three sons. Sheridan
Speakers & Artists
HENRY OLONGA
Henry Olonga was the first shamed locally for his actions,
black player on the Zimbabwean unable to return to his homeland.
national cricket team and He moved to London as a
youngest-ever player to represent sports commentator. Henry is a
his homeland at international wonderful mix of conviction and
level. In 2003, he was a key player charm. His life has taken him from
in the Cricket World Cup team, national sporting champion to
making international headlines political exile and now an Opera
when, along with Andy Flower, he Singer in Australia. Henry resides
wore a black armband protesting in Adelaide with his Australian
the “death of democracy” in wife and family and was more
Zimbabwe. recently a contestant on The
Internationally praised for his Voice. He has a passion to make
bravery on that day, wearing a stand for the things that can
the armband triggered the end be truly passed on to another
of Henry’s cricket career. He generation.
received death threats and was
What others are saying
about the Conference
Below are comments from some of those sharing about their experience of attending past
National Grandparent Conferences in 2018 & 2019:
All in all I thought it was all absolutely fantastic - had heard great reports from 2018
but hadn’t realised how wonderful, informative and entertaining it would be. - Robyn
Excellent speakers,well run program-best conference to date - Robert & Meryl
All of it - it was like a smorgasbord - something for everyone and more! - Helen
This conference helped me focus on this unique role. I came away encouraged and
validated - my role as a grandparent is important and benefited from spending the
time to add some new ideas and skills to this special part of my family’s life - Iris
Excellent day. Very well organised and friendly. Very appropriate topics - Jenny
About Figtree
Anglican Church
Figtree Anglican Church is part of communities, cities and nations For more information about
the Sydney Anglican Diocese. We with the hope and love of God. Figtree Anglican Church visit
are a church that is passionate figtree.church or visit us on a
about building a community God is the God of relationships, Sunday at any of our services.
of grace committed to making therefore our focus as a church
disciples of Jesus. encourages both a deeper Sunday Service Times:
relationship with God and with 8am - Traditional Service
We believe God has called us others across all generations. Our
10am - Family Service
to be a faithful, adventurous National Grandparent Conference
and compassionate church is just one way we seek to fulfill 6pm - Contemporary Service
with an expanding influence on this vision.
Figtree Anglican Church is Alternatively, Anglicare has at 5pm after the conference to
located at 4-10 Gibsons Rd, in the provided a shuttle bus from return passangers to the station.
suburb of Figtree, a 10 minute Wollongong Train Station. The Please let us know if you will be
drive from the Wollongong CBD. bus will leave Wollongong Station using the bus when you register
There is plenty of parking on-site. a 8:15am both conference days, for the conference.
and will leave Figtree Anglican
PROUDLY HOSTED BY:
FIGTREE ANGLICAN CHURCH
4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525 | Phone: 02 4272 1322
Email: info@myfac.org.au | Website: figtree.church
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