The new year is upon us! Can you believe we’re almost halfway through January already?! I don’t know about you but I feel a distinct sense of excitement and promise for good things this year. We’re already off to a cracking start - not one but TWO Cullen babies have arrived! Ezra Jem Wylde was born to Chelsea and Sam on the 2nd of January and Genevieve Grace Staszewski-Hose arrived on the 9th. All babies and parents are well and enjoying this magical time together. Oh, new life! Isn’t it truly miraculous?
While we’re on the topic of new things, the hall will be getting a new floor next week! Hip, hip! A gorgeous, hard-wearing, oak-look vinyl will go down next week, giving the hall a bright and polished finish. We’re investing in the hall in faith that this space will continue to flourish as a connection point for our community, and an ongoing source of income for Dalkeith Road. If you would like to contribute specifically to this investment, you can transfer funds to our account using the details below, noting ‘flooring’ in the description.
BSB: 036-304 Account Number: 101059
Account Name: Dalkeith Road Church of Christ
A reminder that Coffee on the Lawn won’t be happening Thursday next week (the 18th), as the building will be taken over by a troop of floor-laying experts.
Generous on every occasion
On Christmas Day we had a special offering for Nakuru Hope, the school and orphanage we support in Kenya. Over the Christmas period, the school closes and sadly, this means many of the students go without the two meals a day they would usually receive when coming to school. The team at Nakuru Hope called for donations to prepare food parcels containing essential items to feed families during the break. We managed to raise $1,972, which represents food parcels for just over 43 families! THANK YOU! It is incredibly heart-warming to be part of such a generous community. While we’re on the subject of money raised for Nakuru, I’m excited to report that our collective recycling efforts through the Containers for Change program raised over $4,100 last year! Thank you to everyone for diligently returning your cans and bottles to collection points and a very special thank you to Susan Watson and Jon Bennett who continue to personally champion this cause, foraging cans from depths and heights all over Perth. If you’d like to know more about how Nakuru Hope are breaking the cycle of poverty through education, you can visit their website here.
More good things to come
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Grace McSkimming has made the heartfelt decision to be baptised at Dalkeith Road! This incredibly special and joyous occasion is scheduled to take place in February, and we eagerly anticipate sharing more specific details with you in the upcoming weeks.
We’re also planning our next family gathering! Following our get-together in the hall last August, the staff team will share progress toward our vision and plans for the year ahead.
Our series on Atonement Theories continues this week! Grant will be sharing his insights as we explore Christus Victors this Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Brimming with excitement,
Simmone
Operations Manager, Dalkeith Road