Gazette
Sunday 20th March 2016
“Experiencing the love and life of Christ through vibrant and life changing communities and creative partnerships.”
Sunday’s service was conducted by Joan Vogels along with the Bev Palmer from Faith and Fabric at Traralgon Uniting Church. We have been so lucky to have such a wonderful display in our church premises over two days. The pieces of craft work are absolutely wonderful. Joan spoke to the children about Palm Sunday and lay down palm leaves for them to walk over. Bev told us about the fabric art group which started 32 years ago by making a banner for their church which they showed us and it is very tame by today’s superb creations. The group were then asked to make some banners for a presentation at the church. The ladies decided they liked to express their faith through the banners which showed the good news visually. The traditional Christian symbols, known to churchgoers, did not come across to all so new images were created. Discovering “pins” meant that new banners were made differently and the creations were great and if each person used their small gift it spoke to others and God was glorified. In 1998 an artist using the Traralgon Church spoke to the group and arranged an exhibition which was hung at the Lutheran Church Southbank. This was a great success and the comments in the visitors’ book were very effective. This exhibition led to other exhibitions, now 52 times later with the publication of two books, a cd and cards have also occurred. The ladies were creating images to adorn the worship places and to lift people’s minds to a higher plane. Different members of the group have different skills and all together they are inspired. One creation was done with tiny pieces of paper but put together they create a beautiful image. The group has changed over time. They select a theme from the bible readings, brainstorm the topic, discuss and experiment with fabric – over 6 to 8 weeks. When a new one is introduced the congregation is asked what they see. They are asked what they feel and what meaning they see. The congregation is asked what title would be given to the piece. We were shown a beautiful piece with a dove, having many different white and blue pieces. This showed that each small part adds to the whole. Our thanks to the Traralgon ladies for their special gifts.
Dorothy Trigg has agreed to continue leading the Singers Group to help enhance our services. If you would like to join the group please speak to Dorothy or ring her 0427072242. Thank you Dorothy.
Working with Children. The Synod of the Uniting Church has ruled that all people who are appointed in roles in the church such Elders, Church Councillors, worship leaders, anyone involved in children’s and youth events, programs or activities, anyone commissioned by Church Council to perform roles in music, bible study, home groups or cell groups. Please get the instruction sheet from Olive or see her and she will help you log in on the church computer. If you have one please photocopy it and give it to Olive.
Readers alert as the first Otira book for 2016 is “Testing Tradition and Liberating Theology” by Val Webb. New readers are always welcome. Ask Eunice Smith about it. 59415940
Famine in Papua New Guinea. Please read the information on the notice board and if you wish to donate see Wendy.
Pew sheet information can be left in the folder in the kitchen by Tuesday pm or sent to missglynis@bigpond.com
This week:
Wednesday 23rd March 9.00 – Noon Be in the know before you go.
Wednesday 23rd March 9.30am Elders meeting
Thursday 24th March 7.30pm Maundy Thursday – Washing of the Feet John 13 V12, 14
Friday 25th March 10.00am Good Friday – The Day the World Changed
Sunday 27th March 10.00am Pakenham Service: Rev Ann Simons “Come to the Banquet”
Sunday 27th March 11.00am Morning Tea: Ruth Chappell and Chris Mountford Washing up assistance always appreciated.
Sunday 27th March Noon Fourth Sunday lunch at Joan Vogels
Coming events
Saturday 16th April 5.00pm Wild Worship. Please join the crowd.
Friday 3rd June 7.30pm Opening of Synod at Wesley Church (148 Lonsdale St. Melb)
Saturday 4th – 8th June 9.00am Synod meeting (Box Hill Town Hall)
“O give thanks to the Lord for he is good” Psalm 107 V1