The Uniting Church in Australia



DANDENONG

THE CONGREGATIONS OF
TRINITY (10am) LEWE TOLU VAKALOU (Noon)
Cnr Scott and Robinson Street, Dandenong, 3175
(P.O. Box 7312, Dandenong, 3175)
with oversight of The Asylum Seekers Program

Fijian Congregation: Mr. Jim Smith
Ph: 9799 2763

 Lent 2 - March 4th, 2007
We warmly welcome all visitors this morning. Please join us for refreshments
in the Fellowship area following the service.

THEME FOR TODAY: Decisiver or Desolate

www.trinitydandenong.org.au

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• In order to be “pre-prayered” for the service, there is a time of prayer at 9-30 in the front vestry: you are all welcome.
• Cards are in the narthex if you would like a prayer included in the Prayers of the People. On one side is an entry for a prayer request, the reverse side is an place for you to give a “Praise Report”, that is, if you have had answer to prayer - hearing answers is an encouragement to us all. They may be given to the Steward to bring forward at the Offering.

Coming up in March

TODAY - Lent is a time of Baptismal preparation and of reflection, personal assessment and confession. When we worship we do so in spirit, soul and body but our words and our actions ought be congruent with each other. Thus, during Lent, one way that we can express this is through the invitation to come to the rail and kneel in order to receive the elements of Communion. There are times when it is appropriate to remain in our seats and have the elements come to us but during Lent we come to the foot of the Cross of Christ in humility and in penitence and this physical act best expresses this. Following the communion and during the service, the AGM of the congregation will be held. Reports were distributed last week and are still available today - however, there has been an additional sheet which only became available during the week which contains the details of the Investment accounts. As part of the AGM we have received NOMINATIONS for Ian Bennett, Grieg Watts, Ian Spencer and Malindra Fernando to be elected onto the Church Council. Please pray about these nominations as each is serving us well in a variety of ways. Graeme will speak with each of these people after the meeting to ascertain whether they hear a call to this ministry of service and the outcome will be announced to the Congregation at a later time.
3-30pm Dandenong Hindi Fellowship meets in Hateley Hall. 5-30pm
the second of the Lent discussions. An evening meal will be provided
Tuesday March 6th Presbytery meets at Springvale
Wednesday March 7th 10-30am Lent discussion (repeat of Sunday)

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1pm Interfaith Network meets at Springvale Council offices
Monday March 19th - Dandenong Rotary Club is sponsoring a community forum on mental illness at Dandenong H.S. 7pm-9-30pm and will feature Justin Charles (ex AFL footballer) and John Cheetham (Psychologist) This program comes with free admission.

DOROTHY BAILEY HOUSE
The AGM of the Dorothy bailey House and Dandenong North Community Outreach Council will be held on Monday 5th March at 8pm. This is the last of their meetings after 33 years of Outreach and 17 years of Dorothy Bailey House as both transfer to Wallara.

LENTEN STUDIES
Our 6 week program this year will be “Christianity Explained”. This is an excellent time to look at the essentials and distinctiveness of the Christian faith and an excellent opportunity to bring those who are exploring the elements of faith or wish to develop their ability to share the faith with others. Sessions will be in the Fellowship Area commencing on Sunday 25th Feb with a shared tea at 5-30 and go to 7-30pm. The other will be on Wed 28th at 10-30am

SHARE APPEAL
UnitingCare assists 1.8 million people each year across Australia through a variety of programs. Funds are raised through the SHARE Appeal, Pancake Day and Bequests. Rosemary Wilcox will lead worship on Sun 18th March and share with us some of the work of the SHARE appeal

THANKS
To Alan for his provision of homemade pies for use in Pete’s Patch - they are of valuable assistance to those who come in hungry.

PRAYER POINTS: Caring and Sharing with one another
Pray for:

• the High Street Frankston Congregation and its minister Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston.

• Rev Lauleti of Endeavour Hills, Manusui his wife and their family, especially son John in intensive care at the Alfred.

• The President of the National Assembly, Rev. Gregor Henderson and his wife who is very seriously ill - pray wisdom for those caring for her, and that Gregor is sustained through this difficult time.

• Rev Alan Matthews and Bronwen as they establish in their home in Frankston prior to taking up the Innovative Growth Corridor ministry in the Presbytery.

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Cheer on the Dragon Boat Team next Sunday - This coming Sunday (11th) the UC Dragon Boat team will once again be in action as part of the Mel- bourne International Dragon Boat Festival. A strong team of paddlers has once again been assembled, with veteran cap- tain/coach Rohan Pryor at the helm. The main sponsor is UCA Funds Management and the Boat sponsors are the SHARE Community appeal and UnitingCare. Congregations can also offer financial and vocal support. Come along to the north-west side of Victoria Harbour at Docklands to cheer them on, from 9am till early afternoon. Phone the UC Promotions Officer, Dave Hall on 9251 5250 for more details. Although the Dragon Boat team is not funded through the Mission and Service, we are able to compete in this very public event thanks to the provision of sponsors, paddlers, supporters and prayer. We can help fund ministry by including the Church in your Will, investing some money in UC Funds Manage- ment etc. Phone 9251 5405 or visit http:/victas.uca.org/mission for more details. Thank you.

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