April 15
Morning & Evening Services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 7, ‘The Response of the Forgiven’.
Chinese Service
Gerry Drew will bring God’s Word.
Evening Service
Rev Dr Tony Bird will preach on James 5, ‘Prayer for all seasons’.
Holiday Club
First week of July school holidays, July 2-6. Would you like to join the holiday club team for 2018? Come along to our first planning meeting TODAY, from 12.30 pm—1.30 pm at the Ministry Centre. Light snack provided! The more leaders we have – the more children we can welcome into the program. Questions? Contact Melanie.
Sunday School
The Sunday School will resume next Sunday April 22.
Please note we are at capacity for the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any enrolment till next year.
Missionary News
The April/May issue is out. If you have not received a copy and would like one, please email the office.
PNG Earthquake Appeal
The recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in Papua New Guinea have resulted in more than a quarter of a million people in need of urgent assistance. The Mission Action Council had resolved to contribute money to help these poor people in need. We would be grateful for your contribution towards this need. Please place your love gift in an envelope marked ‘PNG appeal’.
LinC Pantry
Please note that LinC can only accept items that are still in the original packaging,
unopened, and also within the use by date. Items currently needed for the pantry: savoury biscuits, milo, pasta sauce, fruit juice, laundry powder, shampoo & conditioner, hand wash, rice bubbles, toilet rolls and tomato sauce. Thank you.
Lost Property
There are lots of lost and personal items near the piano in the hall. Please check through these items to see if any of these belong to you. All items that are not claimed will be given to the op shop soon.
Connect Groups
Recommence this week. If you are not in a group and wish to join one, please see
Gerald.
April 8
Morning & Evening Services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 11, ‘The Midnight Caller’.
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.
Evening Service
Cares, concerns, worries and anxieties are real, even to a Christian. Worry has the potential to weaken your faith and steal your peace. If this is you, you are welcome to the preaching of God's Word at the evening service when Biju Mathew will share with us what Jesus has to say about worries in his message from Matthew 6, ‘No worries, Mate’.
We will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the evening service.
Sunday School
The Sunday School is in recess and will resume on Sunday April 22.
PNG Earthquake appeal
The recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks in Papua New Guinea have resulted in more than a quarter of a million people in need of urgent assistance. The Mission Action Council had resolved to contribute money to help these poor people in need. We would be grateful for your contribution towards this need. Please place your love gift in an envelope marked ‘PNG appeal’. Thank you for your support.
Opportunity to serve
Music Ministry
Wanted—singers, musicians and help at AV Desk. If you would like to serve in this
ministry, please speak to Natalie or Arthur.
Duty Roster
Help needed especially for the 8.30 am Door/Welcome. Please sign up in the foyer or email the office. There is a list of opportunities to serve at DPC. Please take a copy from the hall or foyer.
LinC Pantry
Please note that LinC can only accept items that are still in the original packaging,
unopened, and also within the use by date.
Items currently needed for the pantry: savoury biscuits, milo, pasta sauce, fruit juice, laundry powder, shampoo & conditioner, hand wash, rice bubbles, toilet rolls and tomato sauce. Thank you.
Lost Property
There are lots of lost and personal items near the piano in the hall. Could you please check and take what is yours? All items that are not claimed will be given to the op shop soon.
March 30
Good Friday Service - March 30
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from John 18, ‘What will you do with Jesus?’
Half of our Good Friday offering will go towards the support of missions world wide.
Easter Sunday Service - April 1
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from 1 Corinthians 15, ‘If Christ wasn’t raised our faith is futile’.
Please note there is no evening service on Easter Sunday. 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.
Chinese Easter Sunday Service @ 10.30 am
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word. Today we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Next Sunday April 8
We will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the evening service.
Lost Property
There are lots of lost and personal items near the piano in the hall. Could you please check and take what is yours? All items that are not claimed will be discarded in a couple of weeks.
Duty Roster
An opportunity to serve! Each Sunday there are helpers who serve morning tea and at the door to welcome congregants. If you would like to serve on the roster especially for the 8.30 am Door/Welcome (urgent need!), we would love to hear from you. Email the office or sign up in the foyer.
LinC Pantry
Items needed for the pantry:
Pasta Sauce, rice small packets, dish washing detergent, juice (not cordial), cooking oil, personal items for men and women, salt and pepper small.
Thank you for your support of those in need in the community.
In Recess
The Sunday School, Youth Group, ESL, Playgroup and Connect groups are inrecess for the school holidays.
New Movie
Paul, Apostle of Christ is now showing in Knox cinema. Check it out.
New Connect Group
Fortnightly Friday Afternoon Connect Group commencing 13th April, 2pm –3.30 pm.
Study topic: The Whole Christ by Dr Sinclair Ferguson (Ligonier)
Enquiries:
8.30 am service—Philip
10.30 am service—Ian
Visit: https://connect.ligonier.org/library/the-whole-christ/about/
March 25
Morning & Evening Services
Rev Dr Tony Bird will bring us the message from Mark 1, ‘Palm Sunday: Welcoming the King’.
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.
Evening Service
This is a Youth Service.
Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on Leviticus 8 & 9, ‘Who can deal with our sin and separation?’
Sunday School
Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service.
Today will be our last week of Sunday School for Term 1. Sunday School will resume on Sunday the 22nd of April.
Growing Families
We will be meeting after church TODAY for our first study. We are going to be doing a series called Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas. Please join us at Robyn and John’s house. See you there! Any queries, contact Emily.
Offering envelopes
To assist with regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes for the months of April, May & June are available in the foyer.
Fire Relief Appeal
The recent fire in the South West caused much damage and destruction. Among those affected was a committed Christian family from Terang Presbyterian Church. The Presbytery of South West Victoria has set up a Fire Relief Fund to help those affected by the fire.
New Connect Group
Fortnightly Friday Afternoon Connect Group commencing 13th April, 2pm –3.30 pm.
Study topic: The Whole Christ by Dr Sinclair Ferguson (Ligonier)
Enquiries:
8.30 am service—Philip
10.30 am service—Ian
Visit: https://connect.ligonier.org/library/the-whole-christ/about/
March 18
Morning & Evening Services
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us the message from Ephesians 3, ‘The mystery is revealed’.
Chinese Service
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring God’s Word.
Evening Service
Robert Koh will preach on Acts 4, ‘When is God on our side?’
Sunday School
Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service.
Please note we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any further enrolments till next year.
Sunday School/Church Picnic
You are warmly invited to our annual picnic today from 1 pm, weather permitting at Halliday Park, Mitcham. Please meet near the Tirana Street entrance. BYO picnic supplies. Questions? Please contact Liz.
LinC Pantry
Current Needs: Coffee decaffeinated, cooking oil, long-life milk, small packets rice, salt and pepper small, tomato paste, tinned tomato, hand wash liquid, toilet paper, breakfast
cereal shredded wheat.
Thank you for your support of those in need in our community.
Presbyterian Inland Mission
Wanted—handymen, tradies and willing workers to join a short term work party team. Want to use your skills to help an effective ministry in the outback continue to develop and grow?
Where: Mt Magnet, Western Australia.
When: Between 28 May to 22 June, 2018 for all or part of that time.
See the noticeboard for more details.
March 11
Morning & Evening Services
Damian Meeuwissen will bring us the message from John 1, ‘Seeing, receiving and proclaiming Jesus’.
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.
Evening Service
Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on Ephesians 2, ‘Once far away now brought near’.
Sunday School
There is no Sunday School today.
Please note we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any further enrolments till next year.
Teddy Bear Picnic
...at Pato’s Paddock, today, from 12 to 3.30 pm, weather permitting. BYO lunch and bears. Drinks & BBQ provided.
Easter Biscuit Bake
For many years DPC has been baking homemade biscuits at Easter for Victorian prisoners. Each prisoner will receive 10 homemade biscuits together with a card that explains the meaning of Easter. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US SHOW THE PRISONERS THAT GOD LOVES THEM? Please see the notice board for details & place the biscuits in the box provided in the foyer by next Sunday March 18, 10.30 am service. For more details, please speak to Chris.
LinC Pantry
Current Needs: Coffee decaffeinated, cooking oil, long-life milk, small packets rice, salt and pepper small, tomato paste, tinned tomato, hand wash liquid, toilet paper, breakfast
cereal shredded wheat.
Thank you for your support of those in need in our community.
March 4
Morning & Evening Services
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Matthew 18, ‘Receiving forgiveness obligates us to practise it!’
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring God’s Word.
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Evening Service
We extend a warm welcome to Rev Alasdair Paine who is the vicar in the church of Great St Andrew’s, Cambridge. He will bring us the message,
‘Why we need Jesus—from a surprising passage, Genesis 4:17-26’.
Sunday School
Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. Please note:
- we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot
accept any further enrolments till next year. - there will be no Sunday School on the long weekend (11th March)
- Sunday School/Church Picnic on Sunday March 18 at Halliday Park, Mitcham, from 1 pm.
Questions? Please contact Liz.
Easter Services
Good Friday Service (March 30) @ 9.30 am
Easter Sunday Service (April 1) @ 9.30 am
There will be no evening service on Easter Sunday. 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.
Easter Biscuit Bake
For many years DPC has been baking homemade biscuits at Easter for Victorian prisoners. Each prisoner will receive 10 homemade biscuits together with a card that explains the meaning of Easter. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP US SHOW THE PRISONERS THAT GOD LOVES THEM? Please see the notice board for details & place the biscuits in the box provided in the foyer on or before Sunday March 17, 10.30 am service. For more details, please speak to Chris.
Music Ministry
We need musicians and singers! Join our vibrant team! Please speak to Natalie or Arthur.
Youth Group
There is no meeting this Friday March 9 in view of the long weekend.
World Team
Last Sunday we welcomed speakers from World Team Australia. They are looking for volunteers who can assist with regular data entry, or website design/ updating &
Facebook management. If you can help please speak to Clinton.
February 25
Morning & Evening Services
Rev David Riddell from World Team will bring us the message at both the morning and evening services:
Morning: Ruth 2— 'We were all strangers once'
Evening: Ruth 4— 'God in the ordinary'
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring us God’s Word.
Sunday School
Sunday School is held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. Please note:
- we are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot
accept any further enrolments till next year. - there will be no Sunday School on the long weekend (11th March)
Questions? Please contact Liz.
Next Sunday
We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at the morning services and Chinese service.
Dates for your calendar
Seniors Luncheon
Thursdays Mar 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sept 27, October 25 & November 22
W2W
Supper—Sat March 17
Dinner—Sat April 28
High Tea—Sat July 28
Retreat—Fri Sept 7 to Sun Sept 9
Growing Families
Sundays March 25, April 29, May 27, July 29, August 26, October 7, Nov 25
Men's Ministry
Retreat—March 24—25
Breakfast—June 2
4WD trip—Sept 1-2
Film Night—Nov 16
City Bible Forum
Breakfasts 7:15—8:30 am.
Details & rego: lifeatwork.org.au/events
February 18
Morning Service
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Matthew 25, ‘Do you possess what you profess?’
Chinese Service
Rev Clinton Le Page will bring us God’s Word.
Evening Service
Rev Clinton Le Page will be continuing his series in Ephesians, and the sermon tonight (on Ephesians 2:1-10) would be great to bring friends to.
Sunday School
Sunday School will be held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. For Sunday School enquiries, please contact Liz.
DPC Music Ministry Meeting
4 pm to 5.30pm. Musicians, come for a time of learning and fellowship.
Missionary Newsletter
The February/March Missionary newsletter is available. If you have not received a copy and would like one, please contact the office.
Safe Church 2018 Refresher Training
All leaders and people working with children in the Church who have previously completed the Safe Church Basic Training, please view the 2018 (10 minute) Refresher training video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmCLPK3jpY. Should you not have computer access to view, please contact our Safe Church Representative Ian to arrange a viewing.
Missing Item
Have you lost a silver ring? Please contact the office.
Kitchen
If you have borrowed any items from the kitchen, could you please return them.
February 11
Morning Service
Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message from Luke 14, ‘Banquet Invitations’.
Chinese Service
Rev Dr Felix Chung will bring us God’s Word.
Evening Service
Rev Clinton Le Page will preach on 2 Corinthians 12 & 13, ‘Seek godliness in Christ and
the good of others’.
This evening we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Sunday School
Sunday School will be held concurrently with the 10.30 am service. If you would like your child to attend Sunday School, please ensure that you have returned the enrolment form.
Please Note: We are currently at capacity in the Preschool class (3-4 year old) and cannot accept any further enrolments until next year. Please contact Liz if you have any questions or concerns.
Growing Families
Growing Families for families with young children meet today for lunch and a time of fellowship following the 10.30 am service. Food and drinks will be provided. So come along, and have a fun relaxed afternoon. For more details, please speak to Emily.