March 11

Morning & Evening Services

Damian Meeuwissen will bring us the message from John 1, ‘Seeing, receiving and proclaiming Jesus’.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on Ephesians 2, ‘Once far away now brought near’.

Sunday School

There is no Sunday School today.
Please note we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any further enrolments till next year.

Teddy Bear Picnic

...at Pato’s Paddock, today, from 12  to 3.30 pm, weather permitting. BYO lunch and bears. Drinks & BBQ provided.

Easter Biscuit Bake

For many years DPC has been baking homemade biscuits at Easter for Victorian prisoners. Each prisoner will receive 10 homemade biscuits together with a card that explains the meaning of Easter. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US SHOW THE  PRISONERS THAT GOD LOVES THEM? Please see the notice board for details & place the biscuits in the box provided in the foyer by next Sunday March 18, 10.30 am service. For more details, please speak to Chris.

LinC Pantry

Current Needs: Coffee decaffeinated, cooking oil, long-life milk, small packets rice, salt and pepper small, tomato paste, tinned tomato, hand wash liquid, toilet paper, breakfast
cereal shredded wheat.
Thank you for your support of those in need in our community.

March 4

Morning & Evening Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Matthew 18, ‘Receiving forgiveness obligates us to practise it!’
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Evening Service

We extend a warm welcome to Rev Alasdair Paine who is the vicar in the church of Great St Andrew’s, Cambridge. He will bring us the message,
‘Why we need Jesus—from a surprising passage, Genesis 4:17-26’.

Sunday School

Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. Please note:

• we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot
  accept any further enrolments till next year.
• there will be no Sunday School on the long weekend (11th March)
• Sunday School/Church Picnic on Sunday March 18 at Halliday Park, Mitcham, from 1 pm.

Questions? Please contact Liz.

Easter Services

Good Friday Service (March 30) @ 9.30 am
Easter Sunday Service (April 1) @ 9.30 am
There will be no evening service on Easter Sunday. You are encouraged to attend the meeting at Belgrave Heights Easter Convention. We meet for a picnic tea at 5 pm near the café at the auditorium, followed by the meeting at 7 pm.

Easter Biscuit Bake

For many years DPC has been baking homemade biscuits at Easter for Victorian prisoners. Each prisoner will receive 10 homemade biscuits together with a card that explains the meaning of Easter. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US SHOW THE  PRISONERS THAT GOD LOVES THEM? Please see the notice board for details & place the biscuits in the box provided in the foyer on or before Sunday March 17, 10.30 am service. For more details, please speak to Chris.

Music Ministry

We need musicians and singers! Join our vibrant team! Please speak to Natalie or Arthur.

Youth Group

There is no meeting this Friday March 9 in view of the long weekend.

World Team

Last Sunday we welcomed speakers from World Team Australia. They are looking for volunteers who can assist with regular data entry, or website design/ updating &
Facebook management. If you can help please speak to Clinton.

February 25

Morning & Evening Services

Rev David Riddell from World Team will bring us the message at both the morning and evening services:
Morning: Ruth 2— 'We were all strangers once'
Evening: Ruth 4— 'God in the ordinary'

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring us God’s Word.

Sunday School

Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. Please note:

• we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot
  accept any further enrolments till next year.
• there will be no Sunday School on the long weekend (11th March)

Questions? Please contact Liz.

Next Sunday

We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at the morning services and Chinese service.

Dates for your calendar

Seniors Luncheon
Thursdays Mar 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, October 25 & November 22

W2W
Supper—Sat March 17
Dinner—Sat April 28
High Tea—Sat July 28
Retreat—Fri Sept 7 to Sun Sept 9

Growing Families
Sundays March 25, April 29, May 27, July 29, August 26, October 7, Nov 25

Men's Ministry
Retreat—March 24—25
Breakfast—June 2
4WD trip—Sept 1-2
Film Night—Nov 16

City Bible Forum

Breakfasts 7:15—8:30 am.
Details & rego: lifeatwork.org.au/events

February 18

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Matthew 25, ‘Do you possess what you profess?’

Chinese Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word.

Evening Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will be continuing his series in Ephesians, and the sermon tonight (on Ephesians 2:1-10) would be great to bring friends to.

Sunday School

Sunday School will be held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. For Sunday School enquiries, please contact Liz.

DPC Music Ministry Meeting

4 pm to 5.30pm. Musicians, come for a time of learning and fellowship.

Missionary Newsletter

The February/March Missionary newsletter is available. If you have not received a copy and would like one, please contact the office.

Safe Church 2018 Refresher Training

All leaders and people working with children in the Church who have previously completed the Safe Church Basic Training, please view the 2018 (10 minute) Refresher training video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmCLPK3jpY. Should you not have computer access to view, please contact our Safe Church Representative Ian to arrange a viewing.

Missing Item

Have you lost a silver ring? Please contact the office.

Kitchen

If you have borrowed any items from the kitchen, could you please return them.

February 11

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 14, ‘Banquet Invitations’.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring us God’s Word.

Evening Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on 2 Corinthians 12 & 13, ‘Seek godliness in Christ and
the good of others’.
This evening we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Sunday School

Sunday School will be held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. If you would like your child to attend Sunday School, please ensure that you have returned the enrolment form.
Please Note: We are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any further enrolments until next year. Please contact Liz if you have any questions or concerns.

Growing Families

Growing Families for families with young children meet today for lunch and a time of fellowship following the 10.30 am service. Food and drinks will be provided. So come along, and have a fun relaxed afternoon. For more details, please speak to Emily.

February 4

Morning Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Ephesians 1:15-23, "Things we can pray for with absolute confidence"

Chinese Service

The Chinese worship service will be held in the Ministry Centre at 10.30 am. Do invite your friends who speak Chinese. Rev Dr Felix Chung, the pastor of the Chinese Ministry  will bring us God's Word.

Evening Service

This evening we will watch a RC Sproul teaching DVD on ‘Lord's Prayer’. This evening will be the concluding sermon for this series on Prayer.
Feb 04—Lord’s Prayer Part 2

MORNING SERVICES - PLEASE NOTE CHANGE

As of this week, 4th February 2018, the combined English services for the morning will resume back to normal times.  Services will be at 8:30am and 10.:30am. No change to the  Chinese Service.

Sunday School

Sunday School will resume TODAY. Please make sure that you have returned any enrolment forms before then (please check the pigeon holes). If you have a child who will be 3 years old before March 2018 and you would like them to join Sunday School, or have any queries please contact Liz.

Lord's Supper - 6.30pm Service

Lord's Supper will be serve next Sun, Feb 11.

Alexandra Gardens

Anyone interested in leading this ministry please see Gerald or Clinton. More details on what is involved, please call John or Bert.

LinC Pantry

Items needed for the pantry: breakfast cereal, rice, flour, cake mix, honey, sugar, coffee, long life milk, tinned fish, tomato sauce, school snacks, shampoo and conditioner, toilet paper, toilet soap, deodorant. Please place all donation in the LinC basket in the foyer. Thank you for your support.

Growing Families

Calling families with young children to join the Growing Families Group. 1st meeting will be on  Sunday Feb 11, for a time of lunch & fellowship. More information to come. Please see Emily if interested.

January 28

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 16:1-15, "What you own is on loan."

Chinese Service

The Chinese worship service will be held in the Ministry Centre at 10.30 am. Invite your friends who speak Chinese. Rev Dr Felix Chung, the pastor of the Chinese Ministry will bring us God’s Word.

Evening Service

This evening we will watch a RC Sproul teaching DVD on ‘Lord's Prayer Part 1’. The final sermon for this series on prayer will conclude on Feb 04 next week:
Feb 04—Lord’s Prayer Part 2

Sunday School

Sunday School will resume on Sunday the 4th of February. Please make sure that you have returned any enrolment forms before then (please check the pigeon holes). If you have a child who will be 3 years old before March 2018 and you would like them to join Sunday School, please contact Liz by Sunday the 28th of January. Please contact Liz Bramley if you have any questions or concerns.

January 21

Morning Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Ephesians 1:1-14, ‘Why have you been saved?’

Chinese Service

The Chinese worship service will be held in the Ministry Centre at 10.30 am. Invite your friends who speak Chinese. Rev Dr Felix Chung, the pastor of the Chinese Ministry will bring us God’s Word.

Evening Service

This evening we will watch a RC Sproul teaching DVD on ‘Confession’. The sermons for the next two weeks:
Jan 28—Lord’s Prayer Part 1
Feb 04—Lord’s Prayer Part 2

Sunday School

Sunday School will resume on Sunday the 4th of February. Please make sure that you have returned any enrolment forms before then (please check the pigeon holes). If you have a child who will be 3 years old before March 2018 and you would like them to join Sunday School, please contact Liz by Sunday the 28th of January. Please contact Liz if you have any questions or concerns.

Duty Roster

A big thank you to our faithful team of helpers. In order that they not be rostered on too many times, we need help with Welcoming  and Morning Tea. If you are able to do so, please sign up in

Alexandra Gardens

John and Bert have relinquished their roles in organising the monthly Alexandra Gardens service. We thank them for their faithful service over the years. We need two volunteers to take their place in order to keep this important ministry going. Is this an area of ministry you would like to serve in? If you are interested, please see Gerald or Clinton. You can call John or Bert to find out what is involved.

January 14

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 2,  Being ‘people of
expectation’.

Chinese Service

The Chinese worship service will be held in the Ministry Centre at 10.30 am. Invite your friends who speak Chinese. Rev Dr Felix Chung, the pastor of the Chinese Ministry  will bring us God’s Word.

Evening Service

This evening we will watch a RC Sproul teaching DVD on ‘Adoration’.
Over the next three weeks, we will continue with the sermon series:
Jan 21—Confession
Jan 28—Lord’s Prayer Part 1
Feb 04—Lord’s Prayer Part 2

Connect Groups

Meet to learn from the bible, pray together and care for each other. They meet in various locations on days through the week during the school term. If you are not in a group and would like to join one, please speak to Gerald or email the office.

Opportunities to serve

Would you like to get involved at Donvale and serve, but you’re not sure how or where? Please check out the list of ‘Opportunities to serve’ available in the foyer and hall.

Box Hill Kiosk/Outreach

Dates for your calendar: Mar 17, Apr 21, Oct 27 and Dec 8.

January 7

Morning Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us the message from Hebrews 12, ‘The Lord disciplines
those whom He loves’.

Chinese Service

There will be a full Chinese worship service from January 7th in the Ministry Centre at 10.30 am. Invite your friends who speak Chinese. The Lord's Supper will be celebrated this morning and thereafter on the first of each month. Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring us God's Word. He is the pastor of the Chinese Ministry. Any enquiries about the Chinese Service, please see Rev Dr Felix Chung or Ms Imogen Chen.

Evening Service

This evening we will watch a RC Sproul teaching DVD on ‘How to pray’.
Over the next few weeks, we will continue with the sermon series:
Jan 14—Adoration
Jan 21—Confession
Jan 28—Lord’s Prayer Part 1
Feb 04—Lord’s Prayer Part 2

Sunday Night After Church (SNAC)

Join us following the evening service for a meal or cuppa at La Porchetta in Tunstall Square.

Sunday School

Parents, please check your pigeon holes for the Enrolment Form and return the completed form to the Sunday School Coordinator Liz.

Next Sunday

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will preach on being ‘people of expectation’ at the morning service.
In the evening, we will continue the DVD sermon series by RC Sproul, Adoration.

Duty Roster

We need help with Welcoming and morning tea. If you are able to do so, please sign up in the foyer or email the office.

Coins for Missions

If we could drop a $2 coin each week into the Coins for Mission box in the hall, this will go a long way in meeting the urgent needs of missionaries. Note, this giving is in addition to the regular giving to Missions.