SAMM
St. Aidan'sMen's Ministry
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Back to Home Page | page last updated August 2010 | |
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Who are we? |
SAMM is a committee of Christian men from St Aidan’s that organises men’s ministry events. |
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Our Objectives |
To encourage men to develop to their full potential as Christian men To provide meeting points where men can enjoy Christian fellowship and pray together To arrange social activities where men can bring their friends to meet other Christian men To organise evangelistic events in informal settings where men can bring friends to hear the gospel explained in clear and simple terms |
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Ways to achieve these objectives |
Social events
- these are opportunities to relax with other men, but also provide an informal context for inviting non-Christian friends and build relationships Evangelistic events - when good company, good food and a clear gospel message will come together to provide opportunities to invite friends Training events - where men can develop and consolidate their knowledge and experience of God Nurturing - supporting men in difficult times Practical outreach - men going out into the community to assist those in need in a practical way |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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| Men Meeting the Challenge Conference | at: the King's School, Pennant Hills Rd, Nth Parramatta theme: "Walking the Talk" keynote speakers: Peter Adam and Ivan Lee for more information: contact John McKerlie |
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| Wine-tasting Event | presented by Alex Childs (more details to come) |
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| PAST EVENTS - 2010 |
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| Christmas in July Dinner | This was a combined SAMM and SALI event where 96 people enjoyed a tasty Christmas dinner at Mortdale RSL Club. Denis Oliver spoke on "Christmas: a time of visible love". |
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| Insight into Parenting | 50 people came to this seminar presented by Prof. Kim Oates from Westmead Children's Hospital, who outlined the developmental stages in early childhood. |
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| State of Origin Football | A great night attended by 42 men and boys to enjoy football on the big screen, hot dogs and trivia. Just bad luck that the "blues" lost. |
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| Men Meating the Challenge BBQ | Food and fellowship for 50 men at Ian's place in Oatley. Malcolm the butcher demonstrated how to professionally carve and cook meat for a BBQ and also gave his testimony. Everyone had a great time. |
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| Men's Breakfast | The opportunity to meet our new assistant minister, Brian Hall, and hear all about "the Life of Brian". 33 men enjoyed a wonderful breakfast which included bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms. |
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| PAST EVENTS - 2009 |
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| Dinner 09 | This was a combined SAMM and SALI event with 87 people enjoying dinner at Mortdale RSL Club. Andrew Levy spoke on "Our Identity in the light of Eternity". |
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| Men's Conference | 14 men travelled to UWS Parramatta campus to hear "Real Words for Hard Times". |
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| Lunchtime Band Concert | A small group of men and women went to St Andrew's Cathedral to hear the Navy band play some old and new tunes, then joined together for lunch. Future events of this type are planned for the future. |
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| State of Origin Football | Game 2 on the big screen in the hall. Dave Simmons, ex Cronulla Sharks, was guest speaker. Sausage sizzle for 38 men - a great night of friendship - a bad night for the blues! |
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| An Insight into Depression - seminar | Presented by Linda Lindsay, this seminar gave lots of helpful information about depression. 55 people attended. |
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| Men's Breakfast | A great event to start 2009. Clint Paton spoke on "Managing your money wisely". Fantastic food was enjoyed by the 45 men who attended. |