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Presentation – Endorsement Information and ADT PortalPresentation used during the July 2022 Webinar Session This presentation is in a video format as it contains 4 different videos about the ADT Portal and website.SCC Resources, SCC Webinarsscc-resources scc-webinars
Presentation – Parish SCC Coordinator Role

Presentation used during the July 2022 Webinar Session

Please download this presentation to read the presenter’s notes in PowerPoint.

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The Lord Guides (Exodus 33:12-23)

God wants to guide you in every life situation. He wants to guide you home to Him. Preached by Rev Greg Foot

Digital Church, Exodus, Guidancedigital-church exodus guidance
The Lord Commands (Exodus 20:1-17)

God desires that we be people who not only avoid sin, but who actively seek to live to please him. Preached by Rev Pete Adlem

Digital Church, Exodus, Obediencedigital-church exodus obedience
The Lord Provides (Exodus 16:1-18)

God provides. God cares. You can depend on him absolutely. Preached by Rev Pete Adlem.

Digital Church, Exodus, Provisiondigital-church exodus provision
The Lord Rescues (Exodus 6:1-8)

God rescues those who are in trouble. Jesus is the ultimate rescuer/redeemer. Preached by Rev Mark North.

Digital Church, Exodus, Redemptiondigital-church exodus redemption
The Lord Judges (Exodus 7:14-24)

God is not blind to oppression, injustice and evil. One day, God’s perfect judgement will fall. Preached by Rev Pete Adlem

Digital Church, Exodus, judgementdigital-church exodus judgement
The Lord Remembers (Exodus 2:23-3:7)

God’s word is littered with promises. We can rely on Him to keep all of them. Preached by Rev Pete Adlem.

Digital Church, Exodus, Fulfillmentdigital-church exodus fulfillment
What is Truth? Where is Truth? Who is Truth? (John Ch’s 18 & 19)

Where is real Truth to be found? In the PERSON of Jesus. Sermon preached by Rev John Tongue

Digital Church, Good Friday, John, Pilatedigital-church good-friday john pilate
Lent – a time of testing… Jesus’ testing and ours (Mark 1:9-15).

What can we learn from Jesus’ time of testing about how we deal with testing times? Sermon preached by Rev John Tongue

Digital Church, Lent, Mark, Trialdigital-church lent mark trial
Jesus – Gone, Reigning, but still with us (John 17:6-19)

How does the Ascension of Jesus affect our relationship to him here and now? Sermon preacheched by Rev John Tongue

Ascension, Digital Church, Johnascension digital-church john
The problem with peace (John 14:23-29)

The peace that Christ offers to us is so very different to the peace the world knows. Sermon preached by Rev Joshua Skeat

Digital Church, John, Peacedigital-church john peace
The returning prodigal, and the cost to the father (Luke 15:11-32)

A parable named for the son who leaves and returns, yet which speaks so much more about the Father’s love. Sermon preached by Rev Joshua Skeat

Digital Church, Father, Love, Luke, Parabledigital-church father love luke parable
A knowable God, seen in creation (Psalm 19)

All creation declares the Glory of God! He has made himself known. Sermon preached by Rev Joshua Skeat

Creation, Digital Church, Knowing God, Psalmscreation digital-church knowing-god psalms
My Rock and My Redeemer (Psalm 91)

Exploring a Psalm of confidence and hope in God, who is our rock and redeemer. Sermon preached by Rev Joshua Skeat

Assurance, Confidence, Digital Church, Psalmsassurance confidence digital-church psalms
A life of worship, captivated by Christ (John 12:1-8)

As we consider Mary, Martha and Lazarus’ response to Jesus, alongside Judas’ we see the difference that being captivated by Christ makes. Sermon preached by Rev Joshua Skeat

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Ministry Support Application Form

Application for Volunteer Ministry Support Roles, members of Church Committees (Parish Council, Treasurers) and Synod Committees.

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Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Visiting Speaker or Short Term Locum Application Form

Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for endorsement as a Visiting Speaker or Short Term Locum.

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Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Non Ministry Application Form

Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for a Non-Ministry Role (E.g. Diocese Office Staff)

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Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – U18 Volunteer Application Form

Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for appointment as a Voluntary Church Worker aged 16 to 17 years old.

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Safe Ministry Check Questionnaire (SMCQ) – Volunteer Application Form

Only for those individuals for whom it is not possible to complete the SMCQ online. Application for appointment as a Voluntary Church Worker aged 18 years and over.

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Synod 2022 – Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address

Bishop Richard Condie’s Presidential Address to the First Session of the 55th Synod of the Diocese of Tasmania, which was held in Launceston on 3 and 4 June 2022.

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Safe Church Communities Reference Guide to Schedule 1

Safe Church Community Endorsement requirements to participate in formal or volunteer ministry. This is a practical reference guide interpreting Schedule 1 requirements of the Safe Church Communities Ordinance.

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Trinity (Romans 8:12-17)

The Spirit dwells within us. We are God children and co-heirs with Christ. Sermon preached by Ven. Dane Courtney

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My Spirit within you – Pentecost (Ezekiel 37, Acts 2, John 15-16)

The Holy Spirit gives life. The Holy Spirit guides us into truth. Sermon preached by Ven. Dane Courtney

Acts, Digital Church, Ezekiel, Holy Spirit, John, Pentecostacts digital-church ezekiel holy-spirit john pentecost
Building houses (2 Samuel 7)

David wants to build a house for God, but instead God will build a ‘house’ for David. Sermon preached by Ven. Dane Courtney

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The return of the ark (2 Samuel 6)

The ark of the covenant and its return. David learning to be a godly king. Sermon preached by Ven. Dane Courtney

2 Samuel, Digital Church, Holiness2-samuel digital-church holiness
David & Goliath (1 Samuel 17)

This passage is not what people often think it’s about, but is a small picture of what the whole Bible is about. Sermon preached by Ven. Dane Courtney

1 Samuel, Digital Church, gospel, salvation1-samuel digital-church gospel salvation
Tending God’s flock (1 Peter 5:1-14)

An exhortation to shepherding leaders, humble followers and watchful disciples. Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Leadership1-peter digital-church leadership
The fiery ordeal (1 Peter 4:12-19)

How do we deal with suffering in a world that defines pleasure as good and pain as bad? Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Suffering1-peter digital-church suffering
Time of your life (1 Peter 4:1-11)

It is time to do away with sin, stop wasting time, and understand the times. This is the way to have the time of your life. Sermon preached by the Very Revd Richard Humphrey.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Service1-peter digital-church service
The hostile world (1 Peter 3:9-22)

We witness to a hostile world by the way we live which points to our hope. Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Witness1-peter digital-church witness
Living as exiles (1 Peter 2:11-3:7)

Remember we are only visiting this planet, aliens and exiles here, but citizens of heaven. Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Discipleship1-peter digital-church discipleship
Job description (1 Peter 2:1-10)

Peter pictures us as babies, building blocks and ultimately ambassadors. Sermon preached by the Very Revd Richard Humphrey.

1 Peter, Christian Identity, Digital Church1-peter christian-identity digital-church
Alien living (1 Peter 1:13-25)

We are to hope in grace, be holy, live in fear, love one another. Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Dr Richard Condie.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Holiness1-peter digital-church holiness
Living hope (1 Peter 1:1-12)

We are God’s children with a living hope so we rejoice. Sermon preached by the Very Revd Richard Humphrey.

1 Peter, Digital Church, Hope1-peter digital-church hope
Do you trust God’s future? (Isaiah 66:18-24)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at why we should trust our future to God. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, future, Isaiah, trustdigital-church future isaiah trust
Do you trust God’s word? (Isaiah 55:1-13)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at why we should trust God’s word. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, Isaiah, trust, worddigital-church isaiah trust word
Do you trust God’s servant? (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at how our assumptions about God are challenged by God’s surprising servant. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, Isaiah, servant, trustdigital-church isaiah servant trust
Do you trust God’s character? (Isaiah 40:21-31)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at why we should trust God’s character. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

character, Digital Church, Isaiah, trustcharacter digital-church isaiah trust
Do you trust God’s judgement? (Isaiah 26:20-27:13)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at what the point of God’s judgement is. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, Isaiah, judgement, trustdigital-church isaiah judgement trust
Do you trust God’s justice? (Isaiah 1:1-15)

The book of Isaiah is a call to trust God and in this sermon series we look at aspects of who God is, in this sermon we look at why we should care about God’s justice. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, Isaiah, justice, trustdigital-church isaiah justice trust
Do you trust God? (Isaiaih 38:1-7; 39:1-8)

Overview of the book of Isaiah with a focus on the overall message which is a call to trust God in the big and the little. Sermon preached by the Revd Alastair Crouch

Digital Church, Isaiah, overview, trustdigital-church isaiah overview trust
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts (Mark 7:1-30)

Every culture has customs and beliefs about what makes you clean or dirty. We explore the spiritual and social dimensions of this and how Jesus both cleanses our hearts and breaks down the social barriers between the ‘clean’ and ‘unclean’. Sermon preached by the Revd Victor Shaw

communion, culture, Digital Church, Markcommunion culture digital-church mark
Bread and Water (Mark 6:30-44)

Jesus satisfies our deepest hunger and calms our deepest fears. Sermon preached by the Revd Victor Shaw

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Conflict (Mark 6:1-29)

Herod’s conflict with John the Baptist could be seen as a particularly bad moment in church and state relations. What does it teach us today? Sermon preached by the Revd Victor Shaw.

Digital Church, Mark, mission, politicsdigital-church mark mission politics
Power (Mark 5)

In a modern, scientific age, how do we deal with accounts of the supernatural and miracles in the Bible? In Mark chapter 5 Jesus shows he has power over the spiritual world, over sickness and over death itself. Sermon preached by the Revd Victor Shaw.

death, Digital Church, Mark, miraclesdeath digital-church mark miracles
The Kingdom of God is Near (Mark 1:1-15)

Who is Jesus? What does it mean to follow him? And who wrote the Gospel of Mark anyway? Sermon preached by the Revd Victor Shaw.

Digital Church, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Markdigital-church jesus kingdom-of-god mark
Synod Report 2021

A brief report on the proceedings of the Third Session of the 54th Synod of the Diocese of Tasmania, which was held at Kingston on 21 and 22 May 2021.

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Synod 2021 – Bishop Richard’s Presidential Address

Bishop Richard Condie’s Presidential Address to the Third Session of the 54th Synod of the Diocese of Tasmania, which was held at Kingston on 21 and 22 May 2021.

Synodsynod
Safe Church Communities Ordinance 2009 (last amended 2021)

Explains the requirements for Safe Church Communities endorsement for church workers and volunteers.

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Bishop’s Training Event 2021 – Bishop Richard’s Address

Bishop Richard unpacks our fifth vision conviction: God being our provider, and us stewards of his gifts.

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How to report suspected child abuse

To be printed and handed out to the group doing the Faithfulness in Service training.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Training – Parish Presentation

This PowerPoint presentation is a guide for presenting Faithfulness in Service to your group. Suggestions are made in the notes on each slide.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Answers

To be used in conjunction with Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Booklet.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Module F1 – Online Training Booklet

This booklet has been developed to help parishes and organisations understand and commit to the code, so that church communities are safe and healthy places for everyone.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Review Questions

To be used after your presentation to review what was learnt.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Booklet

A code for personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry by clergy and church workers.

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Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Commitment Statement

To read and complete after you have read Faithfulness in Service and participated in the Training Module.

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Guide to Faithfulness in Service (FiS) Parish Presentations

A guide to Faithfulness in Service training within a Parish context.

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