The Kiama Presbyterian Church has a new Minister, Reverend Andrew Satchell, following the retirement of Noel Creighton last year.

Andrew, who has been in full-time ministry for 20 years, has relocated his family from Devonport, Tasmania, after 8 years of serving its church and says he hopes to become part of the community and share his beliefs.

He is now looking to meet as many people as he can in the community.

“The main goal here is getting to know people and talking to them about who Jesus is and what he has done for them - why he’s so important and so critical,” Andrew says.

“I want people to know what we stand for and believe in, but to also find out what they believe.”

Before officially starting as the Minister this week, Andrew and his family have been getting into the community spirit by attending the markets and the Kiama Show.

“Kiama has got that country town feel to it, and there is a feeling of everyone wanting to build together as a community.

“I’m keen to build friendships and relationships and am really looking forward to enjoying living here,” he says.

A service to welcome Andrew is being held on 10 February at the Church on the corner of Terralong and Shoalhaven Streets. RSVP to Joyce on 0411 156 430.