HCLC Church Life
Catch up with what's happening at the moment!
Catch up with what's happening at the moment!
Hunter Christian Life Centre run various events through the year, with weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and seasonal events being organised constantly. Stay up to date with what is happening at HCLC below, and explore the latest information about our events and meetings!
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OUR CONNECT GROUPS EXIST BECAUSE HCLC RECOGNISES THE VALUE OF CONNECTION THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP,
NURTURING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
CONNECT GROUPS ALLOW
US TO MAKE FRIENDS, DEVELOP OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS.
CONNECT GROUPS ARE MADE UP OF SMALL GROUPS OF PEOPLE MEETING TOGETHER REGULARLY IN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENTS.
DISCIPLESHIP: WHERE TOGETHER WE INCREASINGLY LEARN TO LIVE, LOVE AND LOOK LIKE JESUS. A PLACE TO STUDY GOD’S WORD AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER IN KNOWING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST.
NURTURING: WHERE WE SINCERELY AND AUTHENTICALLY CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. WHERE WE CAN BE VULNERABLE AND PRAY TOGETHER.
ACCOUNTABILITY: A SAFE PLACE WHERE TRUST RUNS DEEP AND WE CAN ENCOURAGE AND CHALLENGE ONE ANOTHER TO BE LIVING THE LIFE GOD HAS CALLED US TO.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A CONNECT GROUP. IT’S AN INTEGRAL PART OF CHURCH LIFE WHERE WE GROW IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND OTHERS.
CONNECT GROUPS WITHIN HCLC ARE VARIED AND DISTINCT ~ EACH WITH THEIR OWN FLAVOUR AND CHARACTERISTICS. YOU’RE SURE TO FIND ONE THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS.
(Young adults & young at heart)
Wednesdays at 7pm – See Laura / Lewis Gale / John Maroney
Tuesday nights at Mark Battese's Home, 7pm.
Tuesday's during school terms. 10am at Church. All are welcome!
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The Bible tells us to ‘pray without ceasing’ (1 Thess. 5:17), ‘praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit’ (Eph. 6:18). Jesus Himself taught ‘that men always ought to pray and not lose heart’ (Lk 18:1). Perhaps, though, we are tempted to skip over the words ‘without ceasing’ and ‘always.’ Surely that’s just impossible anyway, we might think. And yet, it is the plain teaching of God’s Word. Those who trust in Christ are called to ‘pray without ceasing.’
Do you ever find yourself struggling to know what to pray for? You want to make prayer part of your daily routine, but you feel like you are repeating yourself?
Jesus, help me to remember that You love me and that I need You and Your love every day. Thank You that who I am and how You feel about me is based on who You are and Your love for me.
When we pray incredible things begin to happen. We take our problems and battles to a new level when we pray. So, when your group learns to pray, your community will enter into a new and much more exciting relationship with God and your world.
“AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER.” PROVERBS 27:17
It is important to meet to encourage one another. To assist each other in easy and tough times, to push each other further towards God and our relationships with Him.
We get to know each other more and more deeply — sharing our hearts and lives, praying for one another, asking questions, and bearing each other’s burdens. We will be persistent learners of one another and the Word of God.
Community is deeply grounded in the nature of God. It flows from who God is. Because he is community, he creates community. It is his gift of himself to humans. Therefore, the making of community may not be regarded as an optional decision for Christians.
‘And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.’ - Hebrews 10:24-25
JESUS – COMMUNITY – EACH OTHER
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Contact :Kris Carter 0421 275 251 for more info or the church office on 0490 160 005.
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It is important to meet to encourage one another. To assist each other in easy and tough times, to push each other further towards God and our relationships with Him.
We get to know each other more and more deeply — sharing our hearts and lives, praying for one another, asking questions, and bearing each other’s burdens. We will be persistent learners of one another and the Word of God.
Community is deeply grounded in the nature of God. It flows from who God is. Because he is community, he creates community. It is his gift of himself to humans. Therefore, the making of community may not be regarded as an optional decision for Christians.
THIS IS THE MANDATE FOR HCLC WOMEN, WHO LOVE TO CONNECT AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS OF SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT AT CHURCH AND IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT COMING ALONGSIDE OTHER WOMEN WHO ARE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
AS A GROUP OF WOMEN ,WE SUPPORT CARRIE’S PLACE IN MAITLAND THROUGH OUR PRE-LOVED CLOTHING SHOP & ASSIST OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR FOOD HAMPERS (handed out through the preloved clothing shop).
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SEE YOUR CHILD POSITIVELY IMPACTED THROUGH THIS DYNAMIC PROGRAM. DESIGNED FOR KIDS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO YR6.
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED IN AND OUT BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES NOT PART OF OUR CHURCH ARE MOST WELCOME!
THE PROGRAM RUNS DURING SCHOOL TERMS AFTER THE PRAISE & WORSHIP.
Creche Dates: Sundays from Feb 9th.
Our supervised Creche is now running each week during school terms after the praise & worship, although parents/carers are able to use
the room when needed at other times . All children need to be signed in and out.
OUR PARENTS ROOM IS NEXT DOOR TO THE CRECHE ROOM, AND IS AVAILABLE FOR LITTLE ONES AGED 0-2 WITH PARENT/ CARER SUPERVISION.
Please see one of our friendly stewards/ greeters should you need anything during the service.
Our beautiful Youth Leaders are having a break at the moment. Watch this space for updates.
Contact Sarah and Rodney for more info! Sarah: 0414 579 788 & Rodney: 0428 739 075
HCLC YOUTH IS A FUN, EXCITING, HAPPENING, RELEVANT MINISTRY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM YEAR 7 THROUGH TO YEAR 12.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12
'Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.' - Romans 12:2
Its important for Young adults to meet together consistently and build each other up as this world becomes harder to live in.
Our Young adults meet together for regular bible studies, and meeting together to join our Sunday service.
Anyone can be a Young adult at heart, but most are around 18-30.
God can still use you, no matter your age – If you still have the ability to read and speak, you can read the Bible to someone who can’t! So if you feel young at heart.. JOIN!
“I have written to you, young men (and women!), because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have
overcome the wicked one.”- 1 John 2:14.