Sunday 16th October 2016

“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”

Sunday’s service was conducted by Rev. Ann Simons with Jeremiah as the basis. Jeremiah speaks words of hope which tells of God’s promises. This is hope that Jesus is coming but also hope that the future will be supported by Jesus. I am your God and you are my people. Ann spoke of the tragedy in South Sudan in the last couple of weeks with a bus being blown up and people killed. The news we are presented with via written and visual media tends to be over the top in some respects. There are times when we cover up God’s love as it becomes buried under old baggage. Sometimes we move away from God and that hope is no longer there. Living in a hostile environment when bad news is presented to us frequently. To restore the sense of hopefulness Jeremiah advises us that we need to recognise the way of God and find our hope there. There is a place of hope in the steadfastness of God and we must not be fooled by false prophets which we are often presented with. The promise of God made to the people of Israel is for us today.

The defibrillator is installed in the front foyer. Please await instructions. Thanks John and Graham.

Last week a presentation was made by Chairperson Marie Harding to Beth Maloni at Beaconhills College. The prize was for her Visual Communication and Studio Art work. Congratulations Beth.

Homework Hub is held each Tuesday 3.30 – 5.30pm. You are welcome to drop in at any time to assist with the meal or do some reading with the children. Kirsty Simons is organising this and really could do with some help. Please remember you will need a Working With Children Check. See Olive for assistance with this. The Safe Mothers, Safe Children program is also operating with Martha Mai leading this.

Do you have a favourite hymn? Let Bruce Chappell know for the Hymn service on October 30^th.

Confirmation classes for older youth Sunday 23/10. (Confirmation service 6^th November). The response to these Confirmation Classes has been fabulous. Julie Waters and Tony (a parent) are preparing a “jam” session for each meeting. A generous donation from a parishioner means we have been able to purchase some musical equipment. A meal is shared at the end of these sessions.

Messy Church meets on Saturdays from 5.00 – 7.00pm. Future dates are October 22^nd and November 19^th.

Hear Gavin Chatelier and the Chatelier family singers who have been influenced by performers such as Elton John and Tom Jones. Music for all ages. Sunday 23^rd October at Beaconsfield Baptist Church.

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 19^th October 1.30pm                     Millhaven service: Rev Ann Simons

Wednesday 19^th October 2.00pm                     Choir Practice at Fiona’s.

Friday 21st October 10.00                               MECWA lunch Doreen Stitt and Marie Harding

Sunday 23rd October 10.00                             Pakenham Service: Rev Ann Simons

Sunday 23^rd October 11.00am                          Morning Tea: Enid Bell and Roma Warner. Washing up assistance always appreciated

Sunday 23^rd October Noon                              Fourth Sunday Lunch at Ruth and Bruce Chappell’s (19 Union Ave)

Sunday 23^rd October 2.20pm                           Pleasant Spring afternoon at Beaconsfield Baptist Church

Sunday 23^rd October Noon                              John Mc Foundation luncheon.

Tuesday 24th October 10.00 -Noon                 Beehive craft.

Tuesday 24^th October 10.00 – Noon                Main Street Playgroup

Tuesday 24^th October 3.30 – 5.30pm               Homework Hub

Tuesday 24^th October 3.30 – 5.30pm               Martha’s Mums Group

Coming events

Wednesday 26^th October 9.30am                     Elders meeting

Thursday 27^th October 7.30pm             Pakenham Church Committee.

Sunday 30^th October                                        Hymn Service: Bruce Chappell and Bev Smith.

Sunday 13^th November 5.00 – 8.00                  Wedding High Tea Fundraiser (Save the date)

Sunday 4^th December Noon                             Christmas Lunch Book on the notice board.

“Come praise the Lord, all his servants.” Psalm 134 V1