Gazette
Sunday 10th July 2016
“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”
Sunday’s service was conducted by Officer Pakenham Mission Area personnel as part of the Annual Meeting. Trevor Turner spoke to the congregation about the Good Samaritan. In his neighbourhood Trevor has many people from different parts of the world. Trevor explained that Jesus created the parable of the Good Samaritan to explain how people help one another. This may be in a physical way or an emotional way. We had hoped to hear from one of the youth who attended the Somers Camp but unfortunately they were not at church. Angela Forbes from Connections Uniting Care who work with child and family gave the address. Most know the story of the Good Samaritan. Angela spoke about a person she interviewed as a social worker who wanted to a job and who likened herself to a Good Samaritan. Caring for others and changing things for people is what we need to consider. Turning around someone’s life is the importance. Connections work with people every day. The workers are there because they want to make people’s lives better. Working in an organisation where you help people is a privilege. What does it mean for us in society to be a Samaritan. It may be just smiling, saying hello or helping in other ways. It just takes one thing to help others. Smiling at someone or saying hello is easy so we need to continue that. We are born as part of a family and need to spread this love and support. We never know the flow on effect of helping someone but it can have lifelong benefits.
Messy Church (formerly The Wild) is on again next Saturday evening July 16th 5.00 – 7.00pm Entitled from little things big things grow. Come along and hear the mustard seed story. All welcome for some fun and a shared meal.
Main Street Playgroup (that’s us) is holding an open day on Tuesday 26th July 10.00am – Noon. Please take a postcard and pop it in a letterbox or nearby business.
Julie Waters is supporting Pastoral Care call her on 0401073685. Julie is keen to start a prayer time to pray for the work and workers in the Officer Pakenham Mission Area. Watch for the time and place or talk to Julie.
The mural is finished and about to be dedicated and installed next Sunday July 17th. This will be followed by a morning tea. Our thanks to anyone who helped in any way.
SHARE Winter Appeal has started. This is a way of assisting local families and children who are hungry, homeless or in crisis. Every donation goes directly to help with no administration costs taken. Brochures are available in the foyer.
Don’t forget the donation jars in the foyer for “Fellowship of the Least Coin”, “4Cs Combined Christian Churches” who support people locally and “Lexi Waters”. Also a tin for Asylum Seekers. If you have spare coins please consider these containers.
Please note Beehive and Playgroup are taking a well-deserved rest.
Pew sheet information can be left in the folder in the kitchen by Thursday pm, phoned to her 0407506662 or missglynis@bigpond.com
This week:
Friday 15th July 10.00am MECWA Drop In lunch Elwyn Alexander and Bev Smith
Saturday 16th July 5.00 – 7.00pm Messy Church “From little things big things grow”
Sunday 17th July 8.45 – 9.45am Officer Service: Dedication and celebration
Sunday 17th July 10.00am Pakenham Service: Dedication of Mural
Sunday 17th July 11.00am Morning Tea: Roma Warner and Julie Waters. Washing up assistance always appreciated
Coming events
Sunday 24th July 3.00pm Ordination Service for Nathaniel Atem at Springvale
Tuesday 26th July 10.00 – Noon Playgroup Open Day
“O Lord God I will give thanks to you forever.” Psalm Ch 30 V12