Gazette
Sunday 7th August 2016
“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”
Sunday’s service was thwarted with electronic issues but eventually things worked. Rev Ann’s message that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain what we do not see (Hebrews Ch 11 V1) – a bit like our electronics. We have many stories in the Bible about faith. Matthew, Mark and Luke write about faith and miracles performed. Different versions of faith emerge in the Bible. In Hebrews faith is being sure what we hope for so the writer wants us to grasp the meaning; it turns hope into assurance, from the unseen to the seen. The writer asks the people to remember Abraham and Sarah who stepped out in faith, following call. They did not know where they were going but they saw the unseen. Noah is the same. He was asked to build the ark but he too stepped out in faith because he trusted in something unseen. Moses was another person who was called to lead people from Israel. He had no idea where he was going but he believed something promised was waiting. Refugees taking boats to a place they see as a refuge are similar. They see a vision of another world. Pilgrimages are often a journey of hardship – just like that described by Rev. Ann when she told the Friendship Group about her Camino Walk. Walking in the way of Christ is not always easy but wee are pilgrim people – journeying in faith.
A volunteer is required to be in charge of this year’s Christmas Bowl Appeal and the Target Christmas Appeal. Please see Rev. Ann.
Confirmation classes for older youth starting Sunday 14th August. Please speak with Rev Ann or Julie if you would like to come.
Messy Church meets on Saturdays from 5.00 – 7.00pm. Future dates are August 27th, September 24th, October 22nd and November 19th.
Cardinia Civic Concert Band annual concert will be held on Sunday 11th September at St James Church of England. Adults $22, Concession $18, Family $75. Tickets from Lyn Stephenson.
If you would like to donate to Uniting World following Rev. Paul Bartlett’s presentation phone 1800998122 or see the pew sheet (7/8) for online and mail donations.
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 available in the foyer.
Calendars 2017 available in the foyer from Cardinia Interfaith Network. Please take ONE.
In the foyer is a box for items for Operation Christmas Child who provide shoe boxes to children in undeveloped countries. There is a list on the box of the type of items to place in the box. You can also donate money as each box costs $9 to pack and send. Take a brochure which explains the program. To assist with funding the boxes a “Special Project Dollar Box” will be available to take any spare coins you may have.
Donation jars are 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.
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:
Wednesday 10th August 2.00pm Choir practice (Call Fiona 59418765 or Dorothy 0427072242)
Thursday 11th August 9.30am Prayer Group meeting at Bev Smith’s (Contact Julie 0401073685)
Friday 12th August 10.00am MECWA Drop In lunch Doreen and John Stitt
Sunday 14th August 10.00am Pakenham Service: Rev Ann Simons
Sunday 14th August 11.00am Morning Tea: Marie Harding. Washing up assistance always appreciated
Sunday 14th August 5.00-7.00pm Confirmatio9n class for older youth.
Tuesday 16th August 10.00 – Noon Beehive Craft
Tuesday 16th August 10.00 – Noon Playgroup
Coming events
Wednesday 17th August 10.00am Chris Barnett attending Messy Church meeting
Saturday 27th August 5.00 – 7.00pm Messy Church
Sunday 28th August Refugee & Migrant Sunday Riak’S commissioning.
Saturday 10th September 7.30pm Legends Showcase.
“Praise is due to you O God” Psalm 65 V1