IGNITE 2017

IGNITE

Information Booklet Intrasyd Spread

in Sydney

Adventist Church

IGNITE IGNITE is for everyone and all churches right across our Conference. It will be held at the Sydney Showgrounds on 17-18 March 2017 and will be a catalyst for a number of initiatives that will help us to Grow in Discipleship.

Two of these initiatives are prayer and reconnecting with former and inactive members. We will also have a special offering on the day to help establish new churches and ministries on the eastern seaboard of Sydney–from the Northern Beaches right down to the Shire.

Following on from our IGNITE weekend on 17-18 March, we would like every church in Greater Sydney to have a ‘Welcome Home’ Sabbath on 6 May. This will be a focal point for connecting with and inviting back to church all those who have drifted away over the years.

An essential element of the Christian life, we often don’t spend enough time with our Lord in prayer. At the Ignite program in March we will be launching a Conference-wide 40 Days of Prayer and we would love every member across Sydney to join with us in this special prayer focus. The 40 Days of Prayer will commence on 18 March and will continue until 29 April 2017.

Michael Worker GSC President Pr Michael Worker

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Friday 17 March 07:30pm - 09:30pm

Friday Worship

Sabbath 18 March 08:30am - 09:30am 09:30am - 10:30am 11:00am - 12:30pm 01:00pm - 02:30pm 03:00pm - 05:00pm 05:30pm - 07:00pm 07:30pm - 09:00pm

Breakfast (Free) Sabbath School Church Lunch Sabbath Meeting Dinner Gospel Concert

MEAL OPTIONS There will be meal options for those who do not wish to bring their own food. Please note that applications close 14 days prior to the event. For bookings visit the following website: bit.ly/2kUyaaF. If you experience any problems speak directly to the venue by phoning 02 9704 1265.

VENUE LOCATION IGNITE will be held at the Olympic Park in Sydney Showground’s Southee Pavilion (Exhibition Halls 5A, 5B & 6). The street address is 1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127. Olympic Park is serviced by bus, train and ferry services.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Sydney Showground is accessible via train, Ferry and bus. Train services to Sydney Olympic Park depart Lidcombe Station every 10 minutes. Sydney Ferries operates a daily service between Circular Quay and Parramatta stopping at Sydney Olympic Park Ferry wharf with a connecting bus service into the park. For more info or to plan your trip, visit www.transportnsw.info.

CAR PARKING There are free 2-hour parking spaces located on Grand Parade, Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue.

Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are in close proximity to Sydney Showground. Carpark P1 and pre-book parking are recommended.

Cost per car: $5 per hour and $25 per day.

Book parking (until midnight 16 March) at www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/parking.

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Keynote speaker

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Dwight Nelson, Lead Pastor at Andrews University’s Pioneer Memorial Church, is coming to Sydney for IGNITE! Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as the pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University.

Nelson was born in Tokyo, Japan, of missionary parents, and converses in Japanese.

He attended the now-defunct Far Eastern Academy in Singapore and graduated from Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in

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Collegedale, Tennessee (USA), receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1973.

He attended Andrews University where he received a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree in 1976 and a doctor of ministry degree in 1986 from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. His books include Outrageous Grace, Countdown to the Showdown and Built to Last.

In 1994, the Pioneer Memorial Church hosted ABC Television’s National Christmas Eve service. He is the speaker for a weekly radio and television program, New Perceptions. Nelson is married to Karen Oswald Nelson, a registered nurse. They are blessed with two married children, a son Kirk, a daughter Kristin and one granddaughter.

FREE BREAKFAST

SACE ORCHESTRA

SPECIAL OFFERING

Thanks to our sponsors at Sanitarium, we will be providing you all with a FREE breakfast on Sabbath morning from 8:30am-9:30am.

The talented Sydney Adventist Chamber Ensemble (SACE) will be providing our worship music.

Our biggest mission field is the Eastern Seaboard. Over 1.4 million people live in this area. However, there are only eight Adventist congregations with 647 members.

Don’t forget to tell your family, friends and church members so nobody misses out!

The ensemble plays a wide variety of music, from traditional hymns, contemporary and classical, and holds a number of performances throughout the year.

We’ll be collecting a special offering to help plant new churches on the Eastern Seaboard. We invite you to give generously so people in our city will hear about Jesus.

Children AND TEENS CHILDREN

TEENS

Wondering what activities and spiritual programs will be provided for your children?

Not to worry! IGNITE will be providing a Children’s Sabbath School program from 9:30am10:30am with the four divisions and their church hosts: • Beginners, Hoxton Park • Kindy, Wahroonga Church • Primary, Castle Hill Church • Juniors, Mile End Church

This program will be for all high school ages. Teens will be enjoying activities such as ice breakers, worship service and the Sabbath school lesson by Pr Nick Kross Junior.

We’ll have crafts, worship and the Sabbath School lesson.

There’s also afternoon program from 3:00pm-5:00pm!

An exciting afternoon program will also be held for the teens from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Be sure to come early for breakfast!

If you would like further information on either of the children’s or teens programs, please visit us on the web at www.sydneyadventistyouth.com.

40 DAYS OF PRAYER

SPECIAL CONCERT

WELCOME HOME

The 40 days devotional is designed to prepare God’s church for Christ’s second coming, as well as to reach out to others in preparation of the glorious day.

IGNITE will be putting on an inspiration concert with gospel singers, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith of the Gaither Homecoming Family.

“Welcome Home” is a Greater Sydney Conference initiative to reconnect with and invite all our former church members to attend a special program on 6 May.

Welcome Home This begins by committing to 40 days of prayer and devotional study. Get your prayer book for $10 whilst supplies last. Full retail price $21.95. Available at ABC.

The concert will also feature key performances by the powerful duo L&C MUSIC, as well as the talented a cappella group, REDEEMED. Don’t miss it!

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We believe that being part of a local church community is an important part of growing as a disciple of Jesus in preparation for His soon coming.

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