Notices

May 7

Morning services

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 16 on ‘When it’s hard to wait’.

We welcome Noel Carpenter who will share at our Mission Spot this morning.

Chinese service

Gerry Drew will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening service

Robert Koh will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians 2, ‘They’re sorry—now what?’

Sunday School

… is held during the 10.30 am service. Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet.

Mothers, you are warmly invited to “Be Our Guest” next Sunday (May 14) for our Mother’s Day celebrations after the Children’s Talk. Please bring along your favourite ‘go-to’ recipe for a group discussion before sharing a morning tea, prepared by the children. We will finish by 12 noon.

There will be no sign-in sheet that week since we hope all of our mothers/aunts/grandmas/caregivers will be joining us.

"Guess who's coming for brunch/lunch?"

Hope everyone involved will enjoy a lovely time of fellowship over brunch/lunch today.

From the Board

DPC Necessitous Circumstances Fund

The Church has recently had approval to set up of a fund to support those in necessitous circumstances, i.e for the relief of people who are in serious financial need. The ATO has approved this fund as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). Therefore donating to this new bank account (Donvale Presbyterian Church-Assistance Fund; BSB: 033-389; Account number: 313451) can be treated as tax deduction and all donations made will receive a receipt for tax purposes. For details on how to donate and to ensure you receive a tax receipt, speak to Iain , Reggie or Scott.

April 30

Morning services

Robert Koh will bring us God’s Word from 2 Samuel 6, “How to receive the King”.

Sunday School - today at the Ministry Centre during the 10.30 am service.

Sunday School will now run throughout the term, with “non-curriculum” Sundays taking the place of “Family Service” Sundays. This means that we will no longer have every last Sunday of the month “off” but will instead have Sundays where there are no formal lessons. This new system will allow us to have a little bit more flexibility around long weekends and other events whilst providing families with the option of either sending their children out to Sunday School or keeping them in church (without missing any of the curriculum.)

Chinese service

Jordan Brown will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians 1, “Being trustworthy matters”.

Join us after the evening service for pancakes at the Pennycuicks

Donvale Youth Group

Come along to DYG this term as we study the 10 Commandments in our small groups, and build relationships with everyone through fellowship and fun activities.

From the Board

DPC Necessitous Circumstances Fund

The Church has recently had approval to set up of a fund to support those in necessitous circumstances, i.e for the relief of people who are in serious financial need. The ATO has approved this fund as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). Therefore donating to this new bank account (Donvale Presbyterian Church-Assistance Fund; BSB: 033-389; Account number: 313451) can be treated as tax deduction and all donations made will receive a receipt for tax purposes. For details on how to donate and to ensure you receive a tax receipt, speak to Iain, Reggie or Scott.

Led sign

The Board has given approval for a LED sign to replace the existing one, and this was made possible through a gift which covers this cost. The sign will enable us to highlight upcoming events in our church and/or place scripture texts on it. We thank Gary for initiating this new sign.

April 9

Morning Services

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us God’s Word from Luke 11, “Praying with Importunity”.
Sunday School is in recess for the school holidays.

Chinese Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening Service

Jordan Brown will bring us the message from Ephesians 4, “Are we One, or are we Many?”

SNAC (Sunday Night After Church)

Join us right after the evening service
tonight for a meal or cuppa at Doncaster Pancake Parlour.

World Team Australia

Looking for a volunteer bookkeeper. Time required—up to 6 hours per month. If you can help, please see Clinton. For more details, see the notice board.

LINC Pantry

These items are urgently needed: 
Rice, Oil, Juice, Laundry powder, Milo, Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Tissues, Tin Tomato, Sugar, Tomato sauce, Foil, Cling wrap, Shampoo and Conditioner, and Hand soap. Please place your
donations in the LinC basket in the foyer. Thank you for your support
 

April 2

Morning Services

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 15, “How can I know God is committed to His promises?”
Sunday School is in recess for the school holidays.

Chinese Service

Robert Koh will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening Service

Damian Meeuwissen will bring us the message from Psalm 22, “The Cry of Christ becomes the Praise of the World”.
This evening, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Guess Who's Comign for Lunch?

Sunday May 7
A great opportunity to get to know each other. You decide if you want to be the host or guest. Everyone brings a plate to share. For more details, see the flyer. Questions? See Janet or Mairi.

LINC Pantry

These items are urgently needed: 
rice, oil, juice, laundry powder, milo, toothbrushes, deodorant, tissues, pasta sauce & toilet paper. Thank you for your support of LinC, helping those in need in our community. 

Can You Help?

We are looking for volunteers (whenever you can help) to tidy our property by sweeping & clearing the leaves. If you can help, please see Gerald or Clinton. 

March 19

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will preach on Haggai 2, “The Lord comes to us in
our discouragements”.
Sunday School runs concurrently with the 10.30 am service.

We extend a warm welcome to family and friends of Emil & Erlina who are here to witness the baptism of their daughter Elicia.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening Service

Join us at 6.30 pm for our Youth Service. Please bring a plate of supper to share.
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Matthew 20, “How do you
respond to God’s generosity?”

Easter Services 

  • Good Friday service (April 14) @ 9.30 am
  • Easter Sunday service (April 16) @ 9.30 am

There will be no evening service on Easter Sunday. Instead, 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. Please invite your friends to join us for our Easter services. Invitation leaflets are available in the foyer.

Offering Envelopes

To assist in the regular giving to the “gospel ministries” of the church, envelopes for the months of April, May & June are now
available in the church foyer.

Easter Biscuit Bake

Wanted: 70,000 home-made biscuits for Victorian Prisoners. Please note:

  • biscuits are crisp and will not crumble
  • no nuts or peanut butter
  • biscuits must be sealed in disposable containers
  • all ingredients must be clearly listed on top of the container. 

Please place biscuits in box provided in the foyer by next Sunday March 26 morning. Please see the notice board for more details. Queries? See Chris.

March 5

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will commence a sermon series on the Prophet Haggai, “Chapter 1—Procrastinating on your priorities”.
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Sunday School

Runs concurrently with the 10.30 am service. 
Save the Date: Sunday March 26 (Sunday School Picnic). 
Next Sunday: Due to the long weekend, there will be no formal lessons but those who want to can come down to the Ministry Centre for a DVD. The children will still need to be signed in & out if they are coming.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5.

Evening Service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Matthew 19, “When is it ok to divorce?”

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange

Welcome an international exchange student into your world by becoming a volunteer host family! Share cultures, develop language skills and make an international friend for life.
For more information, please see Gerald or visit www.scce.com.au

From LinC Pantry

“We do NOT need - flour, toothpaste, tea, biscuits.
We DO need - milo, cooking oil, 2 minute noodles, pasta sauce, laundry powder, personal deodorant and toilet paper.”
Please place your donations in the LinC basket in the foyer. Thank you!

February 19

Morning Services

Rev Clinton Le Page starts a new series on the life of Abraham. This morning he will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 12, ‘Will we believe what God says?’

Chinese Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will continue the sermon series from the Gospel of Matthew, 
Chapter 5.

Evening Service

Robert Koh will bring us the message from Matthew 18, ‘God’s Kingdom—Greatness in
Humility’.

Sunday School

runs concurrently with the 10.30 am service.
**Please remember to update, complete and submit  your child’s/children’s enrollment form to Liz  This is a Safe Church requirement and must be completed if your child/children will be attending Sunday School.

SonWorld

Coming to Donvale these July school holidays!
Are you interested in being part of an outrageously fun team sharing God’s word with primary school kids? Will this be your first holiday club @ Donvale? We would love you to come and find out more...You will join a team of experienced people who will help you settle in! Come along to our first meeting TODAY in the ministry centre after the 10.30am service @ 12.30pm!  
Any questions please contact Melanie. 
We need group leaders, camp grandparents & people to:

  • Co-ordinate & run craft & games activities
  • Write, direct, recruit actors for our holiday club play/drama
  • Help supervise children throughout the program
  • Make, bake and serve morning tea daily for leaders and children
  • Care for, talk with and connect with primary school children and their parents
  • Lead assembly with songs, etc

Playgroup @ DPC

Tuesdays, from 10.00 -11.30am in the church hall, during school term.  
Our playgroup ministry is in need of some
morning tea providers. If you are interested in finding out more about the playgroup or helping with the morning tea, please
contact Melanie.

January 8

Services in January

Morning Service @ 9.30 am

  • Today—Rev Gerald Vanderwert
  • Jan 15—Rev Dr Tony Bird
  • Jan 22—Rev Dr Tony Bird
  • Jan 29—Rev Clinton Le Page
  • Feb 5—Rev Gerald Vanderwert

Evening Service @ 6.30 PM

(DVD sermons by Timothy Keller)

  • Today—Generosity & God’s Grace
  • Jan 15—Generosity & Relationships
  • Jan 22—Generosity & Hospitality
  • Jan 29—Generosity & Wealth
  • Feb 5—Generosity & Power

Morning service will revert to the normal times of 8.30 am & 10.30 am in February.

In Recess

The Chinese Service, Sunday School, Youth Group, Connect Groups and various
ministry groups will resume in February when the new school term starts.

Lost property

Please check out the Lost Property Box in the hall. Unclaimed items will be donated to an op shop.

December 18

Morning service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Luke 1, “Divinity breaks into history”.

At the 10.30 am service, we extend a warm welcome to family and friends of Winnie who are here to witness her baptism. We rejoice with Winnie and pray that she will continue to grow in her faith and love for the Lord.

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays.

Chinese service

Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on Matthew 2, the visit of the Magi.

Evening service

Robert Koh will bring us the message from Luke 1, “Accept God’s favour—the birth of the Son”.

Christmas Doorknocking

We are doorknocking in the neighbourhood today from 4 pm to 6 pm to distribute Christmas tracts and invite people to our Christmas events.  If you are able to, please come along.
Let Clinton know if you are coming.

Christmas Events at DPC

Christmas Carols
Friday Dec 23 at 7.45 pm. Sausage sizzle at 7 pm.
Glow sticks will be provided.
Speaker: Rev Gerald Vanderwert
Topic: The Christmas Rip-off

Christmas Day Service at 9.30 am
Speaker: Rev Clinton Le Page
Note: No evening service on Christmas Day.

Invite your family & friends to our Christmas events!
Invitations & Christmas tracts are available in the foyer.

December 11

Morning service

This is a Special Service with items from the pre-schoolers to Grade 3, Sunday School choir leading the carols, book presentation & Year 6 Graduation, and bible readings.

Cameron Griffiths will bring us God’s Word from Luke 2, “An unexpected Christmas”.

We thank the Sunday School for their magnificent efforts and enthusiasm, Liz (Sunday School Coordinator) and teachers. Pray for the children to know our Lord and to grow in love and faith.

Chinese service

Gerry Drew will preach on Luke 2, the birth of Jesus and the visit of shepherds.

Evening service

Cameron Griffiths is being licenced by the presbytery to preach the Gospel and pastor the congregation at Croydon Hills PC in 2017. Please come & support Cameron by your attendance.

A warm welcome to members of the Presbytery who are here with us this evening.

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Matthew 16, “Would you deny yourself?”

Church/ESL Sports afternoon

Join the ESL folk for a BBQ lunch and sports TODAY at 12.30 pm, DISC. Questions? See Dave.

Donvale Youth Group

DYG Camping trip to Shoreham next weekend ( Dec 16 –18). Chill out on the beach. Relax, enjoy, have fun… Cost: $35. Your friends are welcome! Details? Speak to Cameron.

Christmas Events at DPC

Christmas Carols
Friday Dec 23 at 7.45 pm. Sausage sizzle at 7 pm.
Glow sticks will be provided.

Christmas Day Service at 9.30 am

Invite your family & friends to our Christmas events!

Fellow Workers—Position Vacant

Seeking a Writer and a Photographer. If you are
interested, please contact the office.

Special Service Times in January 2017

One morning service at 9.30 am & evening service at 6.30 pm.
Note: no evening service on January 1.

Evening service in January—we’ll watch a DVD series on Generosity,
“How God’s Radical Grace makes Us Givers” by Timothy Keller.