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.

July 1

Morning Services

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Genesis 25:19-34, ‘Doing Life God’s
Way and in God’s Time’.

Chinese Service

Rev Tamloy Lai will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us the message from Galatians 1:8-24, ‘How do you know’.

Sunday School

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

Lord's Supper

We will celebrate the Lord’s supper today at the evening service and Chinese service.

Name Tags

To help our new Assistant Pastor Craig and Joowon get to know us and remember our names, would you consider wearing a name tag? If you do not have one, please email the office or put your name on the list in the foyer and one will be made for you. If you do not have a pigeon hole and require one, please let the office know too.

In Recess

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

Guess Who's Coming to Lunch? - Sunday July 8

Feeling lost in a big church? Love to sit and chat? Overwhelmed by the idea of preparing a whole meal? Want to get to know some newcomers? Ready to get out of your comfort zone? This event is for every one. Decide if you want to be a host or guest. The host provides a venue and everyone brings part of the meal to share so that no one is overwhelmed. This is the last Sunday to sign up. Grab a form from the foyer, fill it in and place in the basket in the foyer. Details? Please speak to Janet.

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.

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.

June 24

Morning Services

Rev Clinton Le Page will preach at his farewell service this morning from Ephesians 6,
‘Put on the armour of God’.
Following the service, please stay for a congregation photo and also join us for lunch.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Craig Richardson will bring us the message from Galatians 1, ‘The Call of God and the Sufficiency of Christ’.

Sunday School

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

Next Sunday

We will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the Chinese service and evening service.

Offering Envelopes

To assist in regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes are available for the months of July, August & September in the foyer. Please take a set for your use.

Guess Who's Coming to Lunch?

Sunday July 8. A great opportunity to show hospitality and enjoy fellowship. For more details, please see the flyer in the foyer or speak to Janet. RSVP by July 1.

Catechism Exam

Sunday July 15. For all children and youth up to Year 10. If you'd like to do the Westminster Shorter Catechism Exam and win prizes, please let the office know. For more details, please
email Brian.

PTC Library Building Appeal

Help PTC equip the church for the future with a tax-deductible donation. Give online at PTC.edu.au/Donate, or contact PTC for direct deposit details.

June 17

Morning Services

We extend a warm welcome to Rev Chris Siriweera, the new PCV Ministry Development
Officer, who will bring us God’s Word from Colossians 1, ‘Christ in You—Hope of Glory’.

Chinese Service

Robert Koh will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Doug Scott will bring us the message from Psalm 19, ‘God’s great reveal’.

Sunday School

Today is our last week of the term. We finish a week earlier so that the teachers and children can attend next Sunday’s combined service to farewell the Le Page family.

Special Combined Service & Morning Tea - June 24 @ 10:30 am

To farewell Clinton, Kirsti, Josiah, Alexis and Micah, as this will be their last Sunday with us. Following the service, we will be taking a congregation photo and also have lunch together.
Please bring a plate of finger food to share. This is a special service, so please make every effort to attend. There will be no 8.30 am service next Sunday.

Offering Envelopes

To assist in regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes are available for the months of July, August & September in the foyer. Please take a set for your use.

Guess Who's Coming to Lunch?

A great opportunity to show hospitality and enjoy fellowship. For more details please see the flyer in the hall/foyer or speak to Janet. RSVP by July 1.

Catechism Exam

For all children and youth up to Year 10. If you'd like to do the Westminster Shorter Catechism Exam and win prizes, please let Clinton know. It is to occur after church on Sunday 15th July. For more details, please email Brian.

June 10

Morning Services

Rev. Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Ephesians 6, 'Christians at work'. 

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

We welcome our guest preacher Rev Willem Vandenberg who will bring us the message
from Psalm 13, 'From sighing to singing'.

Sunday School

There is no Sunday School today in view of the long weekend. The following Sunday (17th of June) will be our last week of term. We finish a week earlier so that the teachers and
children can attend the combined service on the 24th of June to farewell the Le Page family.

Special Combined Service & Morning Tea - June 24 @ 10:30 am

To farewell Clinton, Kirsti and their children as this will be their last Sunday with us.
Following the service, we will be taking a congregation photo and also enjoy lunch together. Please bring a plate of finger food to share.
This is a special service, so please make every effort to attend.
There will be no 8.30 am service on that Sunday.

Next Sunday

Rev Chris Siriweera, the new PCV Ministry Development Officer (who encourages pastors and church revitalisation) will preach at our morning services.

LinC Pantry Needs

Current needs: Toilet Paper, Honey, Peanut butter, Vegemite, Tissues, Laundry Powder, Snacks, Tinned tomato, instant noodles, Tinned Vegetables eg peas and carrots.
Please place your donations in the LinC basket in the foyer. Thanks for your support of those in need.

June 3

Morning Services

Rev. Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from  Ephesians 5 on “Pleasing God in Marriage” 

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word. The Lord’s Supper will be served today.

Evening Service

Scott McNabb will bring the message from Daniel 3, “Resistance is Futile”

Sunday School

Sunday School runs  concurrently with the 10:30 am Service. Please note that there will be No Sunday School next Sunday, June 10.

Special Combined Service & Morning Tea - June 24 @ 10:30 am

A special combined service at 10.30am on Sunday June 24th will be held, followed by morning tea/brunch, to say farewell to Clinton, Kirsti and the children. This will be their last  Sunday with us, prior to taking up ministry in the Bundoora parish. We want to thank them for their years of ministry at DPC, and wish them every blessing in their new role at Bundoora. Please make every effort to attend, and bring a plate to share in this time together. We also hope to take a photo of the congregation following the morning service......something we haven’t done before. This is a special service, and we urge you to attend and be part of it. There will be no 8.30am service on that Sunday.

Opportunities at DPC

Would you like to server the Lord at Donvale? Ever considered serving in these areas?
Play group: We need Team leaders and help with morning tea. Contact Erlina
Music Ministry: Do you like to sing? Can you play a musical instrument? Would you like to help at the AV Desk? Contact: Arthur or Natalie, OR Check out the list of 'Opportunities to serve' in the foyer and fellowship hall.

Youth Group

Please note that there will be No Youth Group this Friday June 8 due to the long weekend. Youth Group will resume on Friday June 15. Any queries please see Clinton.

Connect Groups

If you interested in joining a group, a list of the groups can be found in the foyer. Any queries please see Clinton

May 27

Morning Services

Rev. Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word from Ephesians 6:1-4, “To Children and Parents”
Today’s 10:30am Service will be led by the DPC Youth.

Chinese Service

Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Joseph Steinberg CEO of Christian Witness to Israel (UK)  will preach on  Hebrews 11: 8-16, “A Better Country—A Heavenly One!”

Sunday School

Sunday School runs  concurrently with the 10:30 am Service.

Lord's Supper on June 3

Lord’s Supper will be served at the morning services and the Chinese Service.

Connect Groups

All Groups are meeting this week. Interested ? There is a list of Groups in the foyer for your info.

Opportunities at DPC

Would you like to server the Lord at Donvale? Ever considered serving in these areas?
Play group: We need Team leaders and help with morning tea. Contact Erlina
Music Ministry: Do you like to sing? Can you play a musical instrument? Would you like to help at the AV Desk? Contact: Arthur or Natalie, OR Check out the list of 'Opportunities to serve' in the foyer and fellowship hall.

May 20

Morning Services

Rev. Dr Tony Bird will bring us God’s Word from Psalm 51, “The Wonder Of Grace”

Chinese Service

Gerry Drew will bring God’s Word.

Evening Service

Rev. Clinton Le Page will preach on  Mark 4, “Encouragement  to Persevere In Telling Others About Christ”

Sunday School

Sunday School runs concurrently with the 10.30 am service.

LinC Pantry

Items needed for the pantry: Milo, Pasta Sauce, Honey, vegemite, salt and pepper, sugar, tin vegetables eg. Peas, Corn, Carrots, (not beetroot), toothbrushes, Fruit Juice (not cordial), Laundry Powder. Donation basket is in the foyer.

Our Daily Bread/Our Daily Journey

Limited copies of these devotional booklets for the next quarter, July to Sept, are available in the foyer.