Conference Information
We extend our sincere gratitude for your registration to attend the Simcha 2023 conference. We eagerly anticipate meeting you and trust that the Lord will abundantly bless your time with us.
Location:
The venue for the conference is our Caulfield Messianic Centre at 206 Bambra Road, Caulfield South, VIC 3162. The nearest train stations are Glen Huntly and Caulfield, with a tram stop on the corner of Glen Huntly and Bambra Roads. Please plan to arrive well before 6 pm on Friday, or ahead of the first session you plan to attend. This will allow ample time for parking and the collection of your conference pack, which includes a wristband required throughout the event.
Parking:
Parking is available on Bambra Road or nearby side streets. We kindly ask you to be considerate of local residents and avoid blocking driveways. Note that some areas have a 2-hour time limit on Saturday morning, so please relocate your car accordingly to prevent fines.
Meals:
Regarding meals, Friday night’s Shabbat dinner is a buffet. If you have specified dietary requirements, simply mention your name to the catering staff, who will guide you to compliant food options. On Saturday, morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided, with a separate table for those with specific dietary needs. For lunch and dinner, you can explore nearby cafes (a list will be provided in your conference pack) or bring your own and dine in our Dining Hall. Sunday will include morning tea, and the conference will conclude before lunch, allowing you to explore nearby cafes or enjoy a meal on your way home.
Livestream:
For those wishing to revisit sessions or are unable to attend all registered sessions, we have provided links to the various livestream sessions on this conference page Please refrain from sharing these links, as they are only meant for registered attendees.
If you have any questions before Friday, feel free to contact us at (03) 9563 5544 or at [email protected] If you have any questions during the conference, feel free to ask any of our available staff or volunteers.
Conference Schedule (Subject to Change)
| Friday 24 November | |||||
| 4:00-6:00pm | Registration | ||||
| 6:00-6:30pm | Shabbat Candle Lighting and Prayers | LIVESTREAM | |||
| 6:30-8.00pm | SHABBAT DINNER (Resources Room Open) | ||||
| 8:00-9:00pm | Teaching Session 1
Tim Sigler – The Servant Songs in Summary |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| Saturday 25 November | |||||
| 9:00-10:00am | Shabbat Shacharit Service
Teaching Session 2 Tim Sigler – The Syntax of the Servant |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| 10:00-10:30am | Morning Tea | ||||
| 10:30am-12:00pm | Shabbat Family Service
Teaching Session 3 Tim Sigler – The Salvation of the Servant |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch (Resources Room Open) | ||||
| 2:00-3:00pm | Workshop 1
(Sanctuary) Simon B, Lawrence & Louise: The Host Israelis Network and ZulaRoo |
Workshop 2
(Dining Hall) Sharon Dingjan: The Messianic Training Centre |
Workshop 3
(Board Room) Jen B: The Background to the Arab-Israeli Conflict |
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| 3:00-3:30pm | Afternoon Tea (Resources Room Open) | ||||
| 3:30-4:30pm | Workshop 4
(Sanctuary) Simon B, Lawrence & Louise: The Host Israelis Network and ZulaRoo |
Workshop 5
(Dining Hall) Sharon Dingjan: The Messianic Training Centre |
Workshop 6
(Board Room) Jen B: The Background to the Arab-Israeli Conflict |
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| 4:30-7:00pm | Rest/Prayer and Dinner Break | ||||
| 7:00-9:00pm | Teaching Session 4
Worship Concert Paul Cohen – The Suffering Servant in the Brit Chadashah |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| Sunday 26 November | |||||
| 9:00-10:30am | Teaching Session 5
Tim Sigler – Suffering Like the Servant: The Cost of Discipleship |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| 10:30-11:00am | Morning Tea (Resources Room Open Book Table) | ||||
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Final Teaching Session 6 & “Lord’s Seder”
Lawrence Hirsch: Serving the Servant |
LIVESTREAM | |||
| 12:00pm | Group Photo | ||||
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