Purpose:
The Women's Ministry Department at Peninsula Christian Life Centre, Umina ministers into the lives of many women within the various ministry divisions listed below.
The aim of the House Church Group is to create a safe and caring environment for women to grow in their spiritual and personal life and to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus as their Lord and a vital prayer life.
The Groups are then a perfect setting to invite new believers, friends, neighbours and family members into, as they provide a safe place to meet.
During these fun times together and whilst the Women's Groups are out
in the community there is always the opportunity to talk to someone about
Jesus and bring them into a House Group.
Leader: Bronwyn Emmett
Playgroup is held one morning a week for two hours in our Church premises. This comes under the covering of Women's Ministries, and ministers to parents and their children.
The main purpose of the Playgroup is to provide an informal and friendly environment, where parents and their children can come together for a time of social interaction on all levels. The parents can share and discuss common problems, and encourage each other in their role as parents. The children enjoy free play with "new" toys, and playmates, as well as participating in activities designed for parent/child interaction.
We also see the Playgroup as an outreach ministry arm of the Women's
Ministries where the unsaved are invited into a friendly atmosphere, and
the gospel can be presented in a non-threatening way. A variety of social
outings are also planned around the Playgroup year and enjoyed by all.
Leader:
We have a team of four ladies who are all accredited to train in the area of Parenting who head up the Church 'Effective Parenting-Enjoying Families' Course.
This course is run on a mid-week morning for two hours and parents obtain valuable training and practical skills from the trained teachers who give from a wealth of experience and a heart full of God's love.
The course covers a wide range of topics and the teachers use drama and art and visual aids to teach and input the class with the course curriculum.
Some of the topics covered are:
The Course teachers and participants are also involved in a few social
outings during the year.
The Helps Ministry Roster is swung into action with helps in the cleaning; meals; shopping; ironing, visitation (hospital/home) and child minding areas being attended too.
There are two Co-ordinators for the Helps Ministry and more will be
recruited when the ministry expands.
Leader: Anne Clements
We have an excellent creche facility, that caters for one to three year
olds. It runs for every Sunday morning service and some special events.
It's free and so can you be. Creche is run by the parents (on a roster
basis) and they do a great job. Feel free to respond to our creche invitation
so your children can have fun in church too.
There is an active missions program within the church that aims to increase
mission awareness, and the needs of the third world, whilst supporting
missionaries in Indonesia, children from Mission of mercy, India, and the
Purfleet mission in Taree.
We gather together one Saturday a month for a breakfast, we share a
time of fellowship and try to build relationship over a meal. Then we watch
a video, usually by Ed Cole or sometimes a visiting ministry. The main
focus is to try to build a solid group of men in the church. 
What is Royal Rangers and where did it come from?
Royal Rangers was born out of the Assemblies Of God Organisation after it was realised that they were losing their youth. In 1960 Rev Burton Pierce then AOG Mens Fellowship secretary said; "Our number one priority is to get men involved (as leaders) in "soul winning & the discipling of boys" (you may say what about the women - they were already up and running with missionettes!!). After careful, prayerful analysis the decision was made to create our own boys program "Royal Rangers".
The program was to include above all else, goals that would instruct, challenge, & inspire the boys in areas such as Bible Doctrine, Christian Service, Moral Conduct, & the basic beliefs of the Movement. Other goals were to develop physical fitness, hobbies, skills, crafts, camping, as well as indoor and outdoor recreation.
In late 1961 Rev Johnnie Barnes became the 1st Royal Rangers National Commander to supervise development and operation. Since this introduction, Royal Rangers is now operating in over 50 countries with both boys and girls in the ministry.
In Australia it began with boys and girls in 1964 at Petersham AOG under the National headship of Will Thorne. In the thirty odd years since it began many ways and awards may have changed, but the vision, purpose, aim and goals remain the same:
To Reach, Teach & Keep Children & Youth For Christ
To be updated soon.
Leader: Malcolm Payne
Foundation Classes will be run by Pastor John and will cover areas of the Vision of the Church and your Purpose and Destiny as a believer in Christ. Also covered will be Prayer, Baptism and Gifts of the Holy Spirit etc. The course will run for approximately 9 weeks.
If you have a desire to be part of the leadership in this Church at any stage, a requirement is to complete a Foundation Class.
Classes run on a Monday Night at 7.30pm.
For information about location contact the office via phone, fax or
email.
To be updated by Michelle Dunn.
To be updated by Murray Newman.
To be updated by John McCaskie.
The Sound Team is part of the Creative Ministries Team and we provide
the technical expertise to help make the church services run smoothly.
Our aim is create, within the context of worship, a sound that is pleasant
and enables people to enter into the presence of God.
Every service in the church is taped and copies can be ordered at any
time.
To be updated by Steven Knox.
To be updated by Jane McManus.
Leader: Lyn Laws
This library consists of books, videos and audio tapes by Christian
authors/speakers. The aim is to provide informative resource material and
entertainment for the family.
We are continually adding new and interesting items.
Leader: Lyn Laws
Our book shop has a large selection of Christian material: books, music,
CD's, tapes, videos, cards, posters, t-shirts and bibles. You will find
bible study guides; books on Christian ethics and the Christian walk. The
money raise is used for other ministries within the church.
To be updated soon.
We want the children to feel and to know that they are special both to God and to our church family.
And we want to have fun, and lots of it.
Age Group: Pre-school & Kindergarten children, approx. 4-5 years old.
We use the colourful & versatile "Gospel Light" material. The children enjoy bible lessons with craft activities, story telling etc. in a warm, funfilled small group setting.
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Age Group: Year 1 to year 6, approx. 6-12 years old.
We get together every Sunday at 9.30am to 11am at the Umina Community Hall, next door to our main church. This is the children's church service, aimed at them with lots of fun, games, music, puppets, skits, craft, video and story telling. We want the children to look forward to church, (not wanting to miss a week) and keen to share our service with their friends.
Terms Theme: Fruitful Vines
We meet some exciting "fruit characters" as we learn about the Fruits
of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Gentleness, Kindness and Self
Control.
The Deacons Ministry is one of service to God through the deacons effort
to serve God's people and His church It is a ministry aimed at excellence
to bring about proper, orderly and smooth functioning church activities.
Even though deacons are task oriented people they are also very much people
oriented. The Deacon Ministry is involved from the first step through the
gate to last person leaving the building and more. Churches may not be
Deacon possessed but they are certainly Deacon loved.
To be updated by Kevin Crawley.
If you are interested in or would like more information about any of the ministries, contact the respective leader via the office by phone, fax or email email@penclc.org.au.