2018 National - Figtree Anglican Church

Figtree Anglican Church

                         National
       grandparent
        conference
        Leaving a Living Legacy

                            2018

  Everyone needs a connection to the past and a
  light for the future. Most of all they need what
            only grandparents can give.

For many grandchildren, their grandparents play a unique and
influential role in their lives. This conference is to help grandparents
be encouraged and inspired to invest in the lives of their precious
          grandchildren in ways that only grandparents can.

Details
As a grandparent, I assume you too have a passion and desire to leave
a lasting legacy that will assist your grandchildren (those born and
those yet to be born) to navigate their future with greater confidence.
That is why this conference started, but central to leaving this legacy, is
developing a heart to ensure our grandchildren discover for themselves
             what it means to have a strong faith in Christ.
                                 Ian Barnett
                  Senior Minister, Figtree Anglican Church

                 Saturday, 2nd               9am to
                  June 2018                  4:30pm
          Morning tea,             $35 per person or
        afternoon tea &
        lunch provided              $60 per couple

         Location: Figtree Anglican Church
        4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525

       Register online at figtreechurch.org/events
         or call Figtree Anglican on 4272 1322

                              Topics
 Join us for what will be a day of encouragement, as inspirational
           speakers share from their own life experiences.

            Rev Ian Barnett | The Art of Remembering
       David and Maxine Cook | The Art of Grand Parenting
         Professor Tony Okely | The Art of Running Wild
               Nicki Edwards | The Art of Romance
               Dr Megan Best | The Art of Influence
       Dr Bronwyn Hughes | The Art of Choosing My Legacy
           Keith Farmer | The Art of Never Saying Never

About the Conference
As Ian Barnett, the Senior Minister of Figtree Anglican Church and his
wife Rhonda have entered the new season of becoming grandparents,
Ian has been more and more challenged about ‘the legacy’ he is leaving.
This is the God driven inspiration behind his passion and desire to
hold an annual conference that sows into the lives of grandparents;
grandparents who are feeling the burden of fast paced change and
the need to be better equipped to engage and positively influence the
                     lives of their grandchildren.

Below are comments from some of those sharing about their experience
 of attending our inaugural National Grandparent Conference in 2017.

  “Terrific speakers, delicious food & relevant topics.”

   “I thought it would be a good day, but by morning
  tea break it had exceeded my expectations. It was a
   wonderful day, all the speakers where excellent.”

      “It was so encouraging to hear of the positive
             influence grandparents can be.”

Speakers & Artists
Rev Ian Barnett has been the Senior Minister at Figtree
Anglican Church for over 10 years. He has a heart for all
generations and a strong belief that every generation
leaves a footprint for those who follow, especially
grandparents. Ian is passionate that grandparents take
hold of the legacy they leave and the path they build for
their grandchildren to follow. Ian is married to Rhonda.
They have three married children and six grandchildren.

David and Maxine Cook have had a significant, influential
ministry in Sydney, country NSW and around the globe.
David was the Principal of SMBC for many years and
Maxine a midwife. Their shared life experiences drive
their passion to ensure their family, especially their
grandchildren, understand the things of this life that bring
true and lasting value. Married for over 40 years, they
share a common belief that a life well lived is a life shared.
They have over a dozen grandchildren and while retired,
like true grandparents, have never retired.

Professor Tony Okely is a Senior Professor in the Faculty
of Social Sciences at the University of Wollongong, with
a focus over the past 20 years on promoting physical
activity and preventing obesity in children. He led the
Australian Government research that developed National
Guidelines for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour
for Children, and is currently working with the World
Health Organisation to develop global 24-hour movement
guidelines for children aged birth to five. Tony’s work
will leave a legacy whereby our grandchildren develop a
positive attitude to physical and emotional wellbeing.

Nicki Edwards has always been a voracious reader who
from a young age, dreamt of becoming an author. Nicki
became a nurse, however the dream never left her. In
January 2014, Nicki wrote her first book and now divides
her time between writing medical rural romance novels for
Pan Macmillan and working as a nurse from where many of
her stories and characters are imagined. Nicki is passionate
that grandparents understand reading and imagination
is something they can and should take responsibility for
passing on to the generations that follow.

Speakers & Artists
Dr Megan Best graduated from medicine in 1985 with
the University Medal. Her medical experience lead her to
develop palliative care policy for NSW State & Federal
Health Departments. Megan’s interest in understanding
human suffering and ways it can be relieved is the
driver for her now writing a book about spiritual care.
She also authored two books exploring ethical issues
at the beginning of life. Megan has always valued the
older generation and the influence they can have on all
generations, irrespective of personal circumstances.
She lives in Sydney with her husband John. They have two
daughters, a son-in-law and two ‘grand-dogs’.

Dr Bronwyn Hughes has worked as a researcher/producer
with ABC Radio National, for NCLS and as a Research
Fellow at Macquarie University’s Graduate School of
Management. Her published writings include a series of
short stories, scripting for radio documentaries, research
papers and a doctoral thesis, now published as a book.
Married to Graeme for 47 years, they have three children
and eight grandchildren. Every year her conviction grows
that grandparents have a significant role in choosing the
legacy they leave for their grandchildren.

Keith Farmer’s passion for the next generation is
infectious as he sees the importance of influencing future
grandparents. He is the former Principal of Church of
Christ Colleges, pastor, Bible teacher and psychologist
who now mentors around 100 senior church leaders.
Keith was part of our Conference in 2017. This year he will
provide wisdom and insight from his experiences about
what it means to speak positively into the lives of our
grandchildren.

Peter Shurley is one of Australia’s most sought after
gospel artists; a multi-award winning singer, songwriter
and instrumentalist. In 2014, his song ‘Fingerprints’ was
nominated as a finalist for ‘Country Ballad of the Year’ at
the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
As he pursues his passion to inspire the next generation,
Peter is very aware of the fingerprints grandparents leave
on the next generation. Peter lives in northern Tasmania
with his wife Kerrie and five children.

About Figtree
                   Anglican Church

Figtree Anglican Church is part of the Sydney Anglican Diocese. We
believe God has called us to be faithful, adventurous and compassionate
with an expanding influence on communities, cities and nations with the
                 hope and love that comes from Him.
God is the God of relationships, therefore our focus as a church
encourages both a deeper relationship with God and with others across
all generations. Our National Grandparent Conference is just one way
                      we seek to fulfill this vision.

Figtree Anglican Church is located in the suburb of Figtree, a 5 minute
  drive from the Wollongong CBD. There is plenty of parking on-site.
Alternatively, the closest train station is Unanderra. It is located on the
Princes Highway, approximately 2 km south of the church. The Taxi rank
       is in Tannery St, a 3 minute walk from Unanderra station.

                  4-10 Gibsons Rd, Figtree NSW 2525
           figtreechurch.org | 4272 1322 | info@myfac.org.au