Welcome back to Castle Hill Adventist Church for 2025! Today’s service is organised by Gabrielle Thomson and features a children’s story by Scott Wegener. Our main speaker is Dr Bryan Craig, on the topic of joy, and whether yours is being stolen.

Today’s service is all about God’s character illustrated in the parable of the lost son. We’ve studied the topic in the Sabbath School lesson this week, and Kelvin Davis will share his thoughts with us during the service, which is co-ordinated by Leonora Pakoti.

You may wish to read the book of James before today’s service, particularly the first couple of chapters. Reflect upon what it means to be a true follower of Christ, to have faith that makes a difference. We welcome Marvin Malcolm to the pulpit to lead us in these reflections.

Today we welcome the Pereira family to Castle Hill. Our new senior pastor, Marcus, served here as Youth Pastor several years ago, along with Vanessa his wife. They have since been serving elsewhere in Sydney, most recently at Fox Valley church. Their boys are Judah and Noah.

Today we officially welcome the Dawson family to Castle Hill, although we’ve seen them around for a few weeks now. Our new associate pastor, Jonny (Jonathan) has been serving as chaplain at the Kellyville campus of Hills Adventist College. His wife is Daniela and they have two children, Layla and Ollie.

Our dear brother Ken Barrett fell asleep in Jesus on February 1, aged 98. His funeral service will be at Wahroonga Church on February 13 at 11 o’clock, followed by a wake at Killara Golf Club. Instead of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the cardiac unit at St Vincent’s Hospital.

Come hungry and ready for a night of great food, fun, and fellowship! Please feel free to invite your friends along — the more the merrier! Let Pr Jonny or Daniela know if you can make it. Can’t wait to see you there! 🌹❤️🎉

For our church lunch this coming Sabbath, we have planned a BYO picnic on the school oval. If the rain persists and the grounds are too wet, we will bring the picnic inside the church hall. Look forward to seeing you there. 🥙🥪🌯🧺

Our first Club meeting is on this coming Saturday, in Stanford Hall, from 2–4pm. Please wear your field uniform and bring a piece of fruit to share. There will be a parent information session from 3:30 – 3:45. Please ensure your children are registered beforehand.

Dr David Thiele is back by popular demand to share his talk “Revelation, Eschatology and Adventist Futures” once more, for those that weren’t able to join us for it last year in Cooranbong. We are delighted to kick-off 2025 with such a thought-provoking talk, and thanks to Castle Hill church for hosting us.

Lunch at Wildpear Café, 658 Old Northern Road, Dural, commencing at 12 o’clock. Please advise one of the committee by 17th February if you are planning on attending as we need to give them approximate numbers prior to arrival.

Join us for our first church social of the year, a picnic at Clifton Gardens on Feb 22 at 4 o’clock. Bring your own picnic dinner, plus something to sit on, walk in, play with or swim in. It’s a great place for snorkelling, with plenty of fish to observe.

Ladies, it’s time to pause, breathe, and rejuvenate your spirit! Are you embarking on a transformative journey with fellow sisters of faith? Join us for our empowering Women’s Ministry Regional Refresh Meetup, at the SPD office in Wahroonga on Feb 22 at 4 o’clock. This is not just another gathering; it’s an invitation to rediscover […]

Women’s Ministry get together for all age ladies this coming Friday night for “Meet the New Pastors’ Wives”. Fun and friendship, with a presentation by our very own Dani and a light supper-ette and drinks. From 7 o’clock in Stanford Hall. Text RSVP to Robynne 0439867839 or Sue 0410568804.

Our next club is on March 1, from 3:30-8:30pm in the church hall. Bring a packed dinner and a water bottle (all labelled with your name) and wear your Pathfinder polo top.

Out first Book Club meeting of the year will be on Sunday March 2 at 3 o’clock. Come to Letitia’s place at Kellyville for books and banter. Bring along whatever you’ve read to recommend or come to borrow and share in afternoon tea. Call Letitia 0414 662 004 or Sue for details and address.