As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
Contact > Frank Howard 6771 1631 or Chris Millett 6772 0921
Men’s Group
An informal weekly group especially geared to blokes for study, discussion and encouragement. Meeting at present at 7.30pm on a Wednesday. Studies range from the current Chapel teaching series to other selected topics and books.
Ironworkers – 1 st Wednesday every month
A Cross-Chapel men’s monthly fellowship. Meets at the Angus Australia boardroom (adjacent to Armidale’s top roundabout, Glen Innes Rd). May focus issue – Going the Distance.
Men’s Breakfasts @ Tatt’s > Upcoming Breakfasts April 12 & May 31
Held every month or so, our informal Men’s Breakies have proven to be very popular with local blokes. We enjoy typical Aussie fare and invite local and imported guest speakers to talk on a wide variety of subjects view from a Christian angle.
Next Men’s Breakfast > Saturday April 12
7.30 - 9.00am Tattersall’s Hotel in the Armidale Mall
A joint event for St Peter’s, St Mark’s blokes & friends.
Topic > Is this as good as it gets?
Speaker > James Lane from Sydney Missionary & Bible College.
Cost > $10
RSVP > Chris Millett 6772 0921 or The Office 6773 2029.
Past speakers and talks have included…
> Hon. John Anderson: ‘A Christian in Politics’. Ex Deputy Prime Minister reflects on the nature of politics and the effect that knowing God can have on a career in public life.
> Chris Spencer, ‘There & Back Again - Armidale via the Eastern Bloc & Back o’ Bourke.’ TAS kid now TAS teacher - reflects on life’s journeys & lessons.
> Frank Howard: ‘Don’t Worry, Just Send Money - on Iran, Life & Freedom.’ Local bloke’s reflections on travels in Iran.
> Dave Fisher: ‘‘Grieving with Hope’. University medalist & local farmhand lost his wife of one year to cancer and speaks about the harrowing experience as well as the real hope that knowing Christ gives in the face of Life’s tragedies.
> Howard Doran: “I Believe in Retribution.” As we grapple with questions of justice and law and order locally, nationally and globally, Howard considers whether retribution still has a place?
> David Morgan: ‘Portuguese Chicken, Pad Thai or Pizza...? New associate chaplain to UNE ponders can there ever be too many choices?
> Peter Grice: ‘Law to Grace - Confessions of an ex-solicitor’. Sydney solicitor turned Anglican minister cut short a lucrative career in law to study for Christian ministry. He shares insights from both fields and how they may compliment or conflict.
Men’s & Boys’ Weekend away
Our annual weekend away for single blokes, married blokes, student blokes, old blokes, father blokes and son blokes. It’s a great time away with old and new mates. We head off to the bush or beach on a Friday arvo’, returning late Sunday arvo’.
There’s a mixture of free time, common activities and mealtimes, and some short biblical reflections for all.
A rough program may look like this:
• Friday 1200 onwards > Arrival, Setup, manly activities, Dinner (BBQ), Intro, Free Time.
• Saturday 0730 onwards > Pancake Breakfast, manly activities, Lunch, more manly activities, Dinner (BBQ), Bible Reflection, full belly relax round the fire.
• Sunday 0730 onwards > Pancake Breakfast, manly activities, Pack-up, Lunch, head home.
Click here to view the Blokes Weekend 2008 page
Man-to-Man
Is an informal program that pairs up bloke to meet regularly one-on-one to get to know and support each other through the ups and downs of life and in particular, to encourage each other to “keep on keeping on” as godly men who follow Christ.