WWW.THESENTINELNEWS.COM.AU Clarence Town Lions Club Report From the Lion’s Den Did you know your old reading glasses can help someone see clearly again? The Clarence Town Lions Club is proudly supporting the Lions Recycle for Sight program. This initiative collects used prescription glasses and sunglasses, which are cleaned, sorted, and sent to people in need across the world – often in remote or disadvantaged communities where access to eye care is limited. It’s an easy way to give something you no longer need a second life. Drop-off boxes are available at: Clarence Town Bowling Club, and Clarence Town Op Shop We encourage everyone to check their drawers, cupboards, or glove boxes – every pair can help change a life. We’re also excited to share the success of our recent Biggest Morning Tea, hosted by the Clarence Town Lions Club to raise funds for cancer research. With overwhelming support from the community, we enjoyed a wonderful morning of delicious treats, raffles, and great company. Together, we raised an impressive $2,279.10! A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who helped organise the event, our incredibly supportive community, and the generous local businesses who donated gifts, raffle prizes and morning tea. We couldn’t have done it without you. The Clarence Town Lions are also actively looking for new members or volunteers. Being a Lion doesn’t mean a lifelong commitment—it just means you care about your community and want to help where you can. Whether you can offer an hour a month, a special skill, or help with a single event, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteering is a great way to connect with others, give back, and be part of something meaningful. It’s also a lot of fun! If you’d like to learn more or come along to a meeting, reach out to any of our local members or pop by one of our Lions markets. Together, we can make a difference. Monthly Meetings: Held at Clarence Town Bowling Club, 6pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Contact: Trudy Balstad (Public Officer) – 0409 645 469 or come and say hello at the Clarence Town Markets on the last Saturday of each month. Follow Us on Facebook: @ Clarence Town Lions Club Domestic Services Your local in-home aged care provider for over 30 years Speak with our local team today: neighbourcare.org.au 4992 3348 Nursing & Allied Health Respite for Carers Social Groups Meals on Wheels Low Cost Transport 7 it seems. We are trying very hard, at the moment, to be able to hold the Glen William Gymkhana on the 4th November. However, we are also having difficulty finding insurance that won’t cost an arm and a leg. If we have to pay a hefty premium, it will make the event unviable. Work in progress. Our Op Shop and Treasure Centre continue to provide a variety of wares for our community, including clothing for all ages and household items. Marg’s specials are certainly worth browsing through for a treasure find. God continues to bless us all here at St. John’s, with our volunteers, readers, intercessors, musicians, cleaners and we give thanks for you all. You are a great blessing to St. John’s. Thank you all so much. We are still waiting on repairs to our beautiful stained glass window of “the Good Samaritan’, which is in need of some glass being replaced, and the window straightened. This will mean that the centre panel of the window will be removed and taken to Sydney, repaired, and then brought back and re-installed. Big job – big cost, but we must continue to maintain to all that has been given into our care. We have been pleased to welcome Rev. Roger Zorab and Rev. Peter Rothnie, who have taken services here recently whilst Rev. Kimbalee is on other duties. Our church hall is available to hire – please contact Barrie Edwards on 4996 4174 for that. Our services are at 10am each Sunday. However, there will not be a service here on Sunday, 29th October. That is the day for our Parish Dinner and there will be a combined service in Dungog on that day at 10am, followed by the lunch. Sue Flannery 4996 5528 In late August a few of the members of CTPC attended the launch of the highly acclaimed movie ‘Sound of Freedom.’ The movie itself has been the subject of much discussion as it is based on a true story where children are rescued from human traffickers. Sadly (but probably unsurprisingly) certain elements within Hollywood have been highly critical of the movie and attempted to undermine its legitimacy by trying to link it to conspiracy theorist organisations. Much of what the movie depicts is based on actual real-life events – something Hollywood has never really majored in. Gets one thinking though, why would Hollywood want to undermine a movie that shines a light on such a dark issue? Considering the history of some in the movie making business, methinks they dost protest too much perhaps? After some initial delays, CTPC is back on track again with our Church building project. God willing work will commence in the not-too-distant future. But in other exciting news we are holding a Christmas at Claro Pressies event on the 18th of November this year. This will be a fun day in the sun for families to come and enjoy a jumping castle, petting zoo, camel rides, The Pretty Amazing Jono, sing carols along with music provided by Maitland City Brass Band, and hear a talk about the real meaning of Christmas! Further details out soon. From the pulpit, we finished our series on the Song of Songs – what an awesome series that was. It generated heaps of discussion and surprised many at how great God’s good design for our sexual relationships within the covenant of marriage can truly be! We are currently in another series continuing to look closely at John’s gospel, to be followed by a series in Genesis focusing on Joseph – a man after God’s own heart. We continue to pray for our town, our leaders, country, and world, both in private and when we meet together and, all the more as we see the great Day of our Lord Jesus approaching. “And what does the LORD require of you? To do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 In Christ, Rev Allan D. Welch 0402 387 690 Need a Venue for a party, wedding or function ? Why not hire the Hall? The Clarence Town School of Arts Hall in Grey Street has everything right in the heart of town. If you want to have your function at home, why not hire tables, chairs and anything else we can help you with. Phone Michael: 0420 757 656 Phone: Robyn Barco 0412 673 386 Begin your journey to a better life! Improve your Strength & Flexibility Nourish your Body, Mind & Spirit Thursdays 5pm in the Anglican Church Hall Please call Maggie 0467 325 034 YOGA Begin your journey to a better life! Improve your Strength & Flexibility Nourish your Body, Mind & Spirit Thursdays 5pm in the Anglican Church Hall Please call Maggie 0467 325 034 YOGA
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