September 9

Morning Services

Rev Jordan Born will bring us God’s Word from Acts 2, ‘The Joy of Belonging’.

Chinese Service

Xien Yao will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will preach on Galatians 4, ‘Allegiance to Non-gods’.

Sunday School

For all primary-aged children at 10.30 am, at the Ministry Centre. Enquiries? Please speak to Liz.

Growing Families

Following the 10.30 am service. If you would like more details, please speak to Emily.

International Justice Mission

“Freedom Sunday” There are more people living in slavery right now than at any other time in the world’s history. On the 23rd of September we will join with over five thousand other churches around the world to hear about and pray for the work of IJM.

Our Daily Bread

There are copies of Our Daily Bread available in both English and Chinese versions, in the foyer. Please take a copy to help with your daily walk  with the Lord.

Septermber 1

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 29 & 30, ‘Ever felt unloved and isolated?’
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Chinese Service

Rev Tamloy Lai will bring God’s Word this morning.
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will preach on Galatians 3 & 4, ‘Experiencing Sonship’.

Sunday School

There is no Sunday School today, being Father’s Day.

August 26

Morning Services

Pastor Craig Richardson  will bring us God’s Word from Titus 1 -  “Silence of the Lambs”

Chinese Service

Pastor Paul Li Tao will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

Robert Koh will preach on John 18, “Can “You Handle The Truth”

Sunday School

For all primary school aged children @ 10.30 am at the Ministry Centre.  Parents please note that there will be No Sunday School next week, Sept 2, being Father’s Day. Any queries?  Please see Liz.

LINC

Items needed are coffee; sugar; oil; sweet biscuits; tinned fish; spaghetti; juice; rice; school snacks and laundry powder or  liquid. Donation basket can be found in the foyer.

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 27th September 2018
Ministry leaders, please submit your report to the Session Clerk, Doug by Sunday 16th September.

August 19

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 29, “Love at First Sight”

Chinese Service

Xien Yao will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson message will be from Gal 3, “Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind”

Sunday School

For all primary school aged children @ 10.30 am. Queries? See  Liz.

Support for College

We like to highlight the vital work  being done by the Theological College in training workers for God’s work. If you so wish to support the work, offering envelopes are  available in the foyer. You can place your gift in the offering plate.

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 27th September 2018
Ministry leaders, please submit your report to the Session Clerk, Doug by Sunday 16th September.

August 12

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 28, ‘Encountering God’.

Chinese Service

Gerry Drew will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us the message from Galatians 3:1-5, ‘Your beginning is
your end’.

Sunday School

For all primary school aged children, running concurrently with the 10.30 am service.
Queries? Please speak to Liz.

College Sunday

Please support the work of Presbyterian Theological College. Offering envelopes are available in the foyer. Place your gift in the offering plate today, and over the next few weeks.

LinC Pantry

Items now needed are: coffee, sugar, oil, sweet biscuits, tinned fish, spaghetti, hand wash, shampoo and conditioner, ladies personal items and laundry powder or liquid.
Thank you for your support of those in need.

Museums Victoria

Would like to collect the entire ‘Coles Little Shop’ range to add to their collections. If you have duplicates or would like to contribute, please contact Liz.

August 5

Morning Services

8:30am -  Rev. Peter Hastie, Principal of Presbyterian Theological College will bring his message from John 1 on “What Can Take Away My Sins. “
10:30 am - Dr. Arthur Hunt III, Professor of Communications & Public Speaking, University of Tennessee, Martin, US.  His message is from Romans 1, “An Unthankful World.”
Lord’s Supper - We will today celebrate the Lord’s Supper at the morning Services.

Chinese Service

Rev Tamloy Lai will bring God’s Word today. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated this morning.

Evening Service

Randall Fairman is the SIM Global Director for Mission Engagement, and he will be speaking from 2 Cor 5: on “The Love of Christ Compels Us...”

Sunday School

Parents please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet.

College Sunday on Aug 5

Today, we  highlight the work of our theological college.  Offering  envelopes are available in the  foyer. If you want to bless the work of the College, you can place your offering in the plate today and also over the next few weeks.

Youth Group (DYG)

Term 3—Living for Christ
Calling all youth in grades from 7 to 12. Come and join us at Friday DYG. This term we are exploring various topics connected to working out what it means to live the Christian life. How do we know what choices to make in life?
Date: Friday August 10, 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Topic: “Coping With Family”
All welcome and hope to see you @ DYG!! Any questions? Please speak to Craig.

July 29

Morning Services

Craig Richardson will bring God’s Word at this morning services on Psalm 126 - "A Road Map For Your Emotions."

Chinese Service

Xien Yao will bring God’s Word today.

Evening Service

Damien Meeuwissen an exit student, will be having his trials for licensing tonight. He  will be leading and preaching at our evening service. We welcome members of the Maroondah Presbytery.

Sunday School

The Sunday School term has commenced. Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet.

Lord's Supper

Sunday Aug 5, celebration of the Lord’s Supper will be held at the Morning Services.

Youth Group

If you're in grades between 7th and 12th, come and join us Friday at DYG as we explore various topics connected to working out what it means to live the Christian life. How do we know what choices to make in life?
Date:    Friday August 3, 2018
Time:   7:30pm
Topic : "Are you too busy?"
All welcome and hope to see you @ DYG!! Any questions please speak to Craig.

Connect Groups

Connect groups allow us to get to know some people well. We learn from the bible, pray together and care for each other. There are groups meeting through the week at various times. Why not be a part of a Group? See Gerald.

Duty Roster

The duty roster for August to October is out. Copies are available in the foyer. A big thank you to our wonderful team of helpers, for your service to the Lord.

College Sunday on Aug 5

Next Sunday August 5, is College Sunday at DPC.   Offering  envelopes are available in the foyer if you so wish to give towards the College work.
DPC welcomes 2 guest speakers from PTC on this College Sunday.
8:30 am -  Rev. Peter Hastie principal of PTC
10:30 am - Dr. Arthur Hunt III, Professor of Communications and Public speaking at the University of Tennessee, Martin, USA. He is here to lecture at PTC’s intensive unit for 2018, "Communicating for Ministry in a Distracted World."

July 22

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will continue his sermon series on Genesis—chapter 27, ‘Family Problems’.

Chinese Service

Pastor Paul Li Tao will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will continue the sermon series on Galatians, chapter 2 v 14-21,
‘Losing my religion’.

Sunday School

Recommences today. Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet.

Connect Groups

Connect groups allow us to get to know some people well. We learn from the bible, pray together and care for each other. There are groups meeting through the week at various times. If you would like to join a group, please speak to Gerald.

Youth Group

If you're in any grade between 7th and 12th, come and join us Friday 27th of July at DYG as we explore various topics connected to working out what it means to live the Christian life. This week we look at guidance. How do we know what choices we should make in life? See you there Friday 7:30pm @ DPC. If you have any questions about the Youth Group, please speak to Craig.

Duty Roster

The duty roster for August to October is out. Copies are available in the foyer. A big thank you to our wonderful team of helpers who quietly and cheerfully serve God and our Donvale family on the roster.

July 15

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will continue his sermon on Genesis 26, ‘Bearing Witness’.

Chinese Service

Gerry Drew will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will continue the sermon series on Galatians, chapter 2 v 6-14, ‘Persecutors Prophets and Pretenders’.

Sunday School

Is now in recess for the school holidays and will resume next Sunday July 22.

Connect Groups

Recommence this week.
Connect groups allow us to get to know some people well. We learn from the bible, pray together and care for each other. There are groups meeting through the week at various times. If you would like to join a group, please check out the Connect Group list in the foyer and speak to the leader or you could speak to Gerald.

July 8

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 26, ’Our Interventionist God’.

Chinese Service

Rev Tamloy Lai will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us the message from Galatians 2:1-10, ‘Unity and Freedom’.

Sunday School

Is now in recess for the school holidays and will resume on July 22.

In Recess

The ESL Classes, Connect Groups, Playgroup and Youth Group are in recess for the school holidays.

Duty Roster

This is an opportunity to serve on the duty roster. If you would like to come early and welcome folks to the service or are happy to help with morning tea, please email the office or sign up in the foyer.

Coin for Missions

If you have any coins, consider dropping them in the Coins for Missions box located in the church hall. This will help to meet the urgent needs of missionaries.

Music Ministry

Team Meeting: Sunday July 8 @ 4 pm.
A time of fellowship, playing, singing and learning. Come, encourage and be encouraged.
Wanted:
Singers for the 6:30pm service
Guitarists and bass players across all services
Pianists for 8:30am and 6:30pm services especially.
If you would like to serve in the music ministry, please contact Natalie or Arthur.

Catechism Exam

Are you looking for something positive for your children to do during the school holidays? Something that parents and children can do together? The 2018 Catechism Experience might be just what you're looking for. Learning these questions and their answers gives children the opportunity to learn some important biblical truths. But it also gives parents the opportunity to talk with their children about faith - and this is a conversation that many parents can find hard to start.
The chance to win a prize can be a good motivation too. You can find all the resources you need at cenc.org.au/catechism
If you are interested, please speak to Gerald or Craig.