August 27
Morning services
Rev Richard Coombs will share at our Mission Spot and also bring us God’s Word from Jeremiah 8 & 9, “Listen to the Weeping Prophet”.
Following the morning services, we will have a special morning tea together. Please join us.
Chinese service
Damian Meeuwissen will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
This evening we are having a Special Youth Service. The young people will be involved in leading and serving. Robert Koh will bring us the message from Proverbs 9, “Who will you go home
with tonight?”
Sunday School Classes
Run concurrently with the 10.30 am service.
Next Sunday
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper in the morning services.
Linc Pantry
The following items are needed for LinC Pantry: men's toiletries, tissues, juice, coffee, laundry powder, cereal, packet meals, honey, deodorant, cooking oil & sanitary items.Thank you for your support, helping those in need in our community.
Operation Christmas Child
(20th August- 17th September)
Every Christmas shoebox gift is an opportunity to touch a child’s heart and share the love of Jesus. Please fill a shoebox. For details, visit samaritanspurse.org.au. If you do not wish to fill one but would like to donate items, please place them in the box in the foyer. Or you can donate money to help cover the cost of delivery (place it in a marked envelope in the offering plate). Details? Speak to Jessica or Susie.
August 20
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will conclude the sermon series on Esther, “Chapter 8-10—The Great Reversal”.
Chinese service
Robert Koh will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Clinton Le Page willbring us the message from 2 Corinthians 5, “Why share Christ
with others?”
SNAC (Sunday Night After Church) - Join us right after the evening service for a meal or cuppa
at the Donvale La Porchetta.
Sunday School Classes
Run concurrently with the 10.30 am service. If you would like your child to attend Sunday School, please speak to our Sunday School Co-ordinator, Liz.
Reformation Day - 31st October
To mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the October sermons will focus on the five themes of the Reformation:
- Sola Scriptura—Scripture alone
- Sola Gratia—Grace alone
- Sola Fide—Faith alone
- Solus Christus—Christ alone
- Soli Deo Gloria— To Glory of God alone
This is a good opportunity for you to invite your non-Christian friends to church to hear the gospel. Pray for people you can invite.
August 13
Morning services
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 20 & 21, “God is faithful even when we are not”. At our Mission Spot, Rosemary will share with us about her plans for missionary service.
Chinese service
Gerry Drew will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Dr Tony Bird willbring us the message from James 3, “Prayer and the Tongue”.
Sunday School Classes
Run concurrently with the 10.30 am service. If you would like your child to attend Sunday School, please speak to our Sunday School Co-ordinator, Liz.
August 6
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Esther 7,“Pride goes before destruction”. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper this morning.
Chinese service
Jordan Brown will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
We extend a warm welcome to Colin & Alison who will share with us about their work in Mildura and beyond. Colin will also bring us the message from John 9, “Sight Given Not
Restored”.
Sunday School Classes
Run concurrently with the 10.30 am service. If you would like your child to attend Sunday School, please speak to our Sunday School Co-ordinator, Liz.
Connect Groups
Meet through the week in various locations. If you would like to join one, please see Gerald.
ESL Classes
Tuesday @ 7 pm. Any queries, please see Noelle.
Linc Pantry
Current Needs: tissues, pasta sauce, savoury biscuits, juice, toothbrushes, coffee, milo, tinned spaghetti, laundry powder, cereal, packet meals, cup-a-soup packets, honey, cake mix, deodorant, hand wash, cooking oil, shampoo and conditioner. Thank you!
Salt and Light Mission
A Christian ministry to homeless people in Melbourne is in need of warm clothes (especially for men) and blankets. Donated items can be left in the box in the hall. Questions? Please speak to Heather. Thank you!
Lost Property
This is the last week to check the Lost Property Box in the hall. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
July 30
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Esther 6,”What a difference a night makes”
Chinese service
Gerry Drew will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians 5, “Longing for Heaven”. SNAC— Supper at the home of the Pennycuick's. All welcome.
Sunday School
Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet. For any queries, please speak to the Sunday School Co-ordinator, Liz. Contact details overleaf. Pray for the Sunday School—teachers and children.
Connect Groups
All Connect Groups have recommenced. Group meets for Bible Study, prayer, fellowship and support for each other. There are groups meeting throughout the week. If you are not in a Group and would like to join one, please see Gerald or Clinton.
ESL every Tuesday
Term 3 has commenced. Every Tuesday @ 7 pm. Any queries please see Noelle.
Lord's Supper
DPC Morning Services will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper next Sunday August 6.
Church Debt Reduction Suday
The Board of Management thank God and the congregation for the gifts totalling $7,785.00 for the reduction of the Church’s Debt. Envelopes are still available in the foyer if you would like to contribute to this Special offering for this year.
Coins For Missions
If we could drop a $2 coin each week into the Coins for Mission box (located in the church 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 the Mission.
Lost Property
There is a pile of lost items in the Lost Property Box in the church hall, near the piano. Please check this out. All unclaimed items will be donated to the op shop. Please check as soon as possible as we will be donating unclaimed items soon.
Storage Room
We are tidying up the storage room (in Cameron’s old office). If there is anything of yours stored there, please advise Jim, if it is still needed for future use. Appreciate your assistance in helping with this clean up project.
Duty Roster
The new duty roster is out. A big thank you to the team of wonderful helpers . More helpers required for morning tea and welcoming. If you can help even on a “stand-by” basis, please email the office.
Greece Study Tour in May 2018
If you are interested to join the study tour led by Gerald to Greece in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, with an optional extension to Malta from 5th—20th May (25th May) 2018, please contact Gerald.
July 23
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Esther 5, “The King and I”.
Chinese service
Rev Dr Tony Bird will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians 4, “Ministry is hard
but worth it”.
Sunday School
Commences today. Parents, please remember to sign in and out on the attendance sheet.
For any queries, please speak to the Sunday School Co-ordinator, Liz. Contact details overleaf. Pray for the Sunday School—teachers and children.
July 16
Morning services
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 19, “Judgement is coming”.
Chinese service
Damian Meeuwissen will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Robert Koh will bring us the message from Acts 1, “Empowered to be Jesus’ witnesses”.
Sunday School
Is now in recess and will resume next Sunday July 23.
Salt and Light Mission
to the homeless in the city is in urgent need of the following for adults: Warm coats and jackets, warm hats, scarves, thermals, shoes -runners, boots or walking shoes, blankets, doonas, heavy duty carry bags, canvas bags or thick plastic bags (to replace thin plastic shopping bags currently used by some to hold their belongings). If you can help, please place donations in a carry bag and give to Heather at 10.30 am service or leave in a clearly marked bag near the piano in the hall. Thank you!
July 9
Morning services
Jordan Brown will bring us God’s Word from Psalm 99, “Why God deserves your praise”.
Chinese service
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
We extend a warm welcome to Bob Mendelsohn, National Director of Jews for Jesus. He will demonstrate and speak about Christ in the Passover (Exodus 12).
Sunday School
Is now in recess and will resume on July 23.
Petition
Please consider signing the Barnabas Fund Petition to support Freedom of Religion in Australia and overseas. Copies are available in the foyer and the church hall.
In Recess
The Connect Groups are now in recess.
Linc Pantry
Items needed: Tinned spaghetti, Weetbix cereal, savoury dry biscuits, snack meals, coffee and honey. Thank you!
Security
Security cameras have now been installed and are operational on the church property.
Duty Roster
Helpers are needed to serve on the duty roster—Welcome and morning tea. If you are able to help, please email the office.
July 2
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Esther 4, “Who knows what God
has planned?”
Chinese service
Gerry Drew will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Hebrews 13, “Jesus Christ the same
yesterday, today and forever”.
This evening we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Sunday School
Is now in recess and will resume on July 23.
In Recess
The Playgroup is in recess for the school holidays and will recommence on July 25.
June 26
Morning services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Esther 3, “The enemy of our souls”.
Chinese service
Gerry Drew will continue the sermon series on the Gospel of Matthew.
Evening service
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 2 Corinthians, “Have you experienced glory?”
Sunday School
...is held during the 10.30 am service. Today is our last week for Term 3. Sunday School classeswill resume for Term 3 on Sunday the 23rd of July.
Next Sunday
We will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the evening service.
Petition
Please consider signing the Barnabas Fund Petition to the Honourable Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives, supporting Freedom of Religion in Australia and overseas. Copies are available in the foyer and the church hall.