Gazette
Sunday 14th August 2016
“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”
Rev. Ann conducted Sunday’s service showing us images from Saint Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco which has 3000 square feet of icons. Ann spoke to the children about traditions and how we sometimes are rules by them and how some people, particularly the young want to leave them behind. The traditions in the Bible are passed down from generation to generation and we need to understand them. Even the songs we sing, “Jesus loves me” are traditions which we need to uphold.
Ann spoke on Hebrews comments on faith which started with last week’s quote. Having faith in the things we don’t see and through people who just get on with things. Being a Christian is not easy – we have to have faith, believing in things we cannot see. How often in our everyday life do we talk about our Christianity? It is sometimes hard but having faith is necessary. As Christians our experiences can be discouraging. The church appears to be in decline. Hebrews tells us as Christians we are not alone – the early church struggled with discouragement just as we do. The early Israelites trusted God so when we are able to stay focussed on Jesus Christ we are able to succeed. We are invited to run the race as set before us, just like the athletes in the Olympic sports, but the course has been set by Christ not by man. Jesus going first has made the course set ready for us. We can look to God and place our future with God. Looking to Jesus we need to persevere – like him. ebrews n
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.
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 17th August 10.00am Chris Barnett attending Messy Church meeting
Wednesday 17th August 1.30pm Millhaven Service (Baptist)
Wednesday 17th August 2.00pm Choir practice at Fiona’s
Friday 19th August 10.00am MECWA Drop In lunch Ruth and Bruce Chappell
Sunday 21st August 8.45aqm Officer Service: Joan Vogels
Sunday 21st August 10.00am Pakenham Service: Rev Ann Simons
Sunday 21st August 11.00am Morning Tea: Elizabeth Bradbury and Jannie Crow. Washing up assistance always appreciated
Sunday 21st August 5.00-7.00pm Confirmation Classes.
Tuesday 23rd August 10.00 – Noon Beehive Craft
Tuesday 23rd August 10.00 – Noon Playgroup
Tuesday 23rd August 1.30pm Mc Gregor Gardens Service – Rev Ann Simons
Coming events
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.
“Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven” Psalm 32 65 V1