Men’s Breakfast
Join us for our March Men’s Breakfast. Part of OVACC’s “Men Making a Difference” men’s ministry.
Moore College Mission
Moore College are visiting from the 22nd March to the 29th March. If you would like to see the timetable please click here. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1USnvVC7h62epGiwl1-DtgrEZ7_D7PygbxOsX87DPdUc/edit?usp=sharing
Parish Dinner
On Saturday the 28th February join us for our Parish Dinner. Hear from +Rick Lewers on Evangelism, pray together and encourage one another. Please RSVP to Simon or Yvonne or via email on the contact page.
Working with Children Check for OVACC Staff and Volunteers
STEPS FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE WWCC The applicant should fill out an online application at: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/Working-With-Children-Check/apply/-apply The applicant will need to nominate whether they are a paid employee or a volunteer. Under child-related sector the applicant should select “religious services”. Once the online application has been completed a WWCC Application Number will be issued to the…
Safe Ministry Training Seminars
Safe Ministry Training: Our Commitment The Anglican Diocese of Armidale affirms that all people have the right to be spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically safe. The Bible identifies classes of vulnerable people who are to be protected and given special care and treatment in society because of their powerlessness such as the poor, widows, orphans and…
Children’s Ministries Training Day
On the weekend 65 Scripture teachers, Sunday School teachers, and children’s ministry leaders gathered in the Hall at Oxley Vale Public School to enrich their skills in teaching the bible to children . The Kidswise Tamworth Training Day was very well received and the three seminars were great. The seminars were: Building An Effective Children’s Ministry, Presenting…
Solidarity Sunday
We at OVACC are praying for our brothers and sisters in Iraq. We are also participating in “Solidarity Sunday ” on the 2nd November. If you would like t-shirts (large size) for $7 for the occasion please tell one of the staff on Sunday. If you would like to find our more go to this…
We Are N
While our services are usually happy occasions. Today we prayed for, gave and stood in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Iraq. With us were also the other churches across Tamworth in their own services The sign that is being held by everyone is the arabic letter “N”. This symbol is being painted…
Prayer Day for Iraq
On Sunday 24th the churches across Tamworth are joining in prayer for the victims of persecution in Iraq. Each church will be praying in their individual services and also taking a collection to support the victims of persecution from IS (formerly ISIS or ISIL). At OVACC we will be praying both in our 8am and…
Patricia Weerakoon Visit
Patricia’s first events will be in Tamworth from the 30th July – 1st August. Her first public event will be at St Peter’s Anglican Church on Wednesday the 30th July. She will be speaking on Living with Sexual Integrity. This event is for women, and girls aged 15 and over are invited. 7pm-9pm. By donation….
Men’s Breakfast
July 19th will see the Men of OVACC sharing breakfast together, hearing from Chris Trethewy and working together supporting our local Public School by doing some odd jobs around the school. Contact Simon via the email link if you would like to participate.
AGM
On the 17th August we give thanks for another year of sharing the gospel in Northern Tamworth. Anyone is free to join us for a thanksgiving service at 9am with Communion. The AGM will start at 10:00. After the AGM concludes we will have lunch together in the School Hall. Hope to see you there
Church Camp
June 20-22nd saw some of OVACC enjoy a weekend at Lynchwood Scout camp. We looked at the intensive of “The Course of Your Life” and we were challenged to think about how our unity with Christ effects our work, relationships, family and gathering together. We had a great time of fellowship as well…
The Course of Your Life
Last Sunday we started “The Course of Your life” as a whole church. http://www.matthiasmedia.com/coyl/ Are you interested in knowing what God wants for your life? Have you ever even thought about what God wants for your life? This course aims to help us all understand what God’s agenda is for our lives so we can…
Diocesan Centenary Celebrations in Tamworth
Our Diocese is celebrating its Centenary this year with many events across the region. The Tamworth region has invited Colin Buchanan to join with us in thanking God for what he has been doing in the Diocese of Armidale over the last 100 Years and praying for the future. Please come along, its all free!…
OVACC Youth camp to Chaffey Dam
March 21st, our Youth Group went to Chaffey Dam for the weekend. We looked at the trustworthy sayings in 1 Timothy, enjoyed each others company, had a great time on canoes and grew closer together. We’re looking forward to our next camp planned for sometime in October.
Mens Breakfast
Next Saturday we plan to have a breakfast together for all the men at church. Bring along a mate for a great morning together and hearing from Steve Etherington about his work with CMS in the Northern Territory and how God got him there. Details on flyer
Easter Services @ OVACC
Our Easter services this year will be held in the Oxley Vale School Hall at 9:30 am Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services at 8 and 10am 20th April. Our church has a casual vibrant feel with people who are serious about being genuine Christians. During the service you would expect to have a time…
Easter Services @ OVACC
Our Easter services this year will be held in the Oxley Vale School Hall at 9:30 am Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services at 8 and 10am 20th April. Our church has a casual vibrant feel with people who are serious about being genuine Christians. During the service you would expect to have a time…
Nextgen Uganda
In January this year 21 Australians travelled across to the North Kigezi Diocese in South Western Uganda including Simon and Erin, Matthew and Lyndy. The team went across to run the “Nextgen” conference. The Nextgen conference is a youth leadership conference that aims to equip youth leaders with skills to teach the bible in their…
OVACC Youth
Term three saw the start of an exciting new ministry at OVACC. We have started a youth group that meets in the William Cowper Hall on Sunday Afternoons from 5-7pm. The evening consists of some games, a short talk on the bible, the “Chomp Challenge” (or other chocolate bar) and a bible study. The evenings…