October 7

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 31, ‘Family Tensions’.

Chinese Service

We will celebrate the Lord’s supper this morning.

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will bring us the message from Ruth 2, ‘There is a Redeemer, Lessons in Ruth’.
We will celebrate the Lord’s supper this evening.

Sunday School

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays and will resume next Sunday, October 14.

Growing Families

Growing Families is on today after the 10.30 am service, meeting at Robyn & John’s home. Lunch will be provided followed by a short study. This will be our final study for the year, with a Christmas break up party later into Term 4. All families with children are welcome.

Assembly Opening Night

The Assembly commences tomorrow, October 8, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Scots’ Church. Rev John H Stasse (Minister of South Yarra) will be inducted as our new moderator. Please make the effort to attend this evening and join other Presbyterians in worship. For more details, visit: https://pcv.org.au/events/general-assembly-opening-night/

Belgrave Heights Convention

Women’s Convention—Oct 20.
Speaker: Natalie Rosner
Songs of Praise—Oct 21.
Celebrating the centenary of the Belgrave Heights Convention.
See flyers in the foyer or visit www.bhc.org.au.

Operation Christmas Child

Reaching out to children with gift-filled boxes and the Good News of Jesus. More details and boxes will be available next Sunday, Oct 14.

Connect Groups

Recommence this week. If you are not in a group and wish to join one, please speak to Gerald.

September 30

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 30 & 31, “It’s time to move on”.

Mission Spot—We extend a warm welcome to Matt and Kate who will share with us their plans to serve in Groote Eylandt Island with Church Missionary Society.

Chinese Service

Xien Yao will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will preach on Galatians 4, “Hope for the shamed”.

Sunday Night After Church (SNAC) - Join us following the evening service for a meal or drink at La Porchetta in Tunstall Square.

Sunday School

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays and will resume on October 14.

Men’s Ministry

We meet today after the 10.30 am service to finalise our overnight 4WD trip details to Tolmie (October 13-14). If you are interested to join us, please sign up in the foyer and attend the meeting today. Questions? Please speak to Malcolm, Dirk or Scott.

Lord’s Supper

Next Sunday October 7, we will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the evening service and Chinese service.

Membership Classes

What is church membership? Why take it up? How to apply? To find out more, take a copy of the Membership Form from the foyer or hall. Membership Classes are held on all Sundays in October from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. Light lunch will be served. Interested? Please speak to Biju, Iain or one of the pastors.

Daylight Saving

Starts next Sunday October 7. Remember to turn your clock forward by 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

Offering Envelopes

To assist in the regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes for the months of October, November & December are available in the church foyer. Please take a set.

September 23

Morning Services

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us God’s Word from Hebrews 2, “I have seen their oppression”

“Freedom Sunday”—This morning we join with over five thousand churches around the world to hear and pray for the work of International Justice Mission. We extend a warm welcome to Joyce Harris who will share with us about the work of IJM and also her work in helping those who have been rescued from slavery.

Chinese Service

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

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will preach on Ruth 1, “A Tale of Two Women: Lessons in Ruth”.

Sunday School

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays. We will resume for Term 4 on Sunday 14th October.

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 27th Sept 2018 @ 8 pm. Please make every effort to attend. Ministry leaders, please submit your report to the Session Clerk, Doug by Sept 16.

AGM Reports

The reports that will be considered at the AGM will be made available on request to all members today. To obtain a copy, speak to Iain after the 8:30am Service or Doug after the 10:30am Service.

Membership Classes

If you are a disciple of Christ and have been baptised, the elders encourage you to apply for membership. The membership classes are scheduled on all Sundays in October starting at 12.30pm for an hour. Please enrol through the membership form available. Details? Please speak to Biju, Iain or one of the pastors.

Offering Envelopes

To assist in the regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes for the months of October, November & December are available in the church foyer. Please take a set.

In Recess

The Youth Group, Playgroup, ESL and Connect Groups are now in recess.

Prison Fellowship

Looking for a skilled accountant/bookkeeper to assist the Finance Manager. This vital volunteer role would ideally be 2 days/week, based at their Doncaster office. For more details, please contact Christine. See the notice board.

September 16

Morning Services

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us God’s Word from 1 Corinthians 15, “After this life, what then? Extinction, NDE, Sleep or Resurrection?”

Chinese Service

Gerry Drew will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will preach on Ruth 1, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

Sunday School

Today is our last week of term. We will resume for Term 4 on Sunday the 14th of October.

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.