May 28

Morning services

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us God's Word from Mark 10. 'Let the children come to me'. We extend a warm welcome to family and friends of Daniel & Rachel who are here to witness the baptism of their son, Callum. May God bless your family.

Chinese service

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

Evening service

We are having a Special Youth Service this evening. We warmly welcome David Proano, International Vice President of Open Air Campaigners who will bring us God's Word from Jeremiah 2,  ‘An Ordinary Joel!’, and also Rob George, International President of OAC Ministries who will share about their work in our Mission Spot. Please join us at 6.30 pm, and bring a plate to share for supper.

Sunday School

… is held during the 10.30 am service. Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet. For any queries, please see our Sunday School Co-ordinator Liz.

Next Sunday

We will celebrate the Lord's supper at the morning services.

May 21

Morning services

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 17, ‘Is your heart circumcised?’

Chinese service

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

Evening service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us the message from James 1, ‘Praying for Wisdom’.

Sunday School

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

Holiday Club

ATTENTION all Holiday club 2017 Leaders & Helpers! There is a meeting Sunday, 21 May @ the Ministry Centre, 12.30pm, after the 10.30 am service. It is essential that all program volunteers attend. A light snack will be provided. Please contact Melanie with any queries.

Morning Tea

We need two helpers for the 10.30 am morning tea on July 30. Please email the office if you are able to help. Thanks!

Entertainment Books

...are available for sale at $70 each - of which $14 goes to support the Chaplain at Melba
Secondary College. If you wish to purchase a book/membership please speak to Chris or Ian.

May 14

Morning services

Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us God’s Word from Luke 11, ’Praying with Importunity—Part 2’.

Chinese service

Damian Meeuwissen will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.

Evening service

Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians 2, ‘Why won’t my friend
come to Jesus?’

Sunday School

… is held during the 10.30 am service.

Mothers, you are warmly invited to “Be Our Guest” for our Mother’s Day celebrations after the Children’s Talk today at the Ministry Centre. We will have a group discussion on our favourite
‘go-to’ recipe before sharing a morning tea prepared by the children. We will finish at 12 pm. There will be no sign-in sheet as we hope all of our mothers/aunts/grandmas/caregivers will be joining us. See you there!

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.

Morning Tea

We need two helpers for the 10.30 am morning tea on July 30. Please email the office if you are able to help. Thanks!

Prison Fellowship Easter Bake

Over 70 000 biscuits were given to the prisoners during Easter. Thank you so much for your support. See the notice board for details.

Entertainment Books

...are available on sale at $70 each in the church hall today, in support of the chaplaincy work at Melba Secondary College. For more details, please see the notice board or speak to Chris or Ian.

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.