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The Uniting Church in Australia
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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 |
Minister: Rev. Graeme Sutton
Ph: 9792 5735
Mobile: 0400 97 97 42 |
Fijian Congregation:
Mr. Jim Smith
Ph: 9799 2763 |
Epiphany 2 - January
14th, 2007
We warmly welcome all visitors this morning. Please join us for
refreshments
in the Fellowship area following the service.
THEME FOR TODAY: A
Charismatic Church |
Hymns:
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Lectionary Readings:
Those to be read are in bold type |
TiS 453 DDP We limit not the truth of God
(piano) DDP Jesus is Lord
TiS 440 DDP Christ from whom all blessings flow
TiS 442(ii) DDP All praise to our redeeming Lord
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Isaiah 62: 1-5
Psalm 36: 5-10
1 Corinthians 12: 1-11
John 2: 1-11
Elder: Trevor Barton |
| Please use this Newssheet as a resource for both
prayer and action throughout the week |
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Our Mission: |
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We follow Christ, |
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loving God and neighbour |
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in word and action |
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Candle on the Communion Table
Chris Kelly-Watts lit a candle to mark his departure on 25th November
with the ADF to Iraq. As his lighting of the candle burns in his memory
may he constantly know that he is in ours. As it burns in our presence
may it remind us to continually pray for him, for Greig and all his
family until he safely returns to extinguish it
Prayer
- 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 January
Saturday 20th January - Church Council meets - 9-30am
Friday 26th - United Prayer - 10-30am - 12-30pm at
Festival Hall
Wednesday 31st January- Home Communion 7-30pm Choir
practice
Saturday 17th February - Ordinations at Frankston - 4pm
EXECISE BOOKS
UCAF is joining the Mission Liason Group in its collection of new
exercise books which can be purchased at Supermarkets and Office Works
for only 5 cents each. Please get as many as you can and place them in
the container in the Narthex and help our Mission schools and donations
overseas.
FROM WESLEY YOUTH SERVICES
A letter has been received from Wesley Youth Services extending thanks
and appreciation for the gifts the Trinity Uniting Church congregation
donated for Christmas.
THE ASYLUM SEEKER CENTRE
On February 6th, David Spittleler celebrates the 10th
Anniversary of the commencement of the Centre and its work. His home
church St Barnabus Anglican Church is hosting a “Celebration of
Ministry” at 7pm on Tuesday 6th February and members are invited to
attend this celebration. Over the past 10 years the Centre has assisted
791 Asylum Seekers from 62 countries as well as hundreds of refugees
(mainly from Sudan and
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Afghanistan.) and has
distributed Total Material Aid valued in excess of
$1.3 million. If you are attending, please bring a plate to share over a
cuppa afterwards. If you would like transport, see Graeme.
INTERFAITH
We have received a card of appreciation from Helen Heath,
President of the Interfaith Network for our support of the Network and
“for all our work in bringing peace, harmony and understanding to our
community in the last year.” The card is on the Noticeboard in the
Narthex.
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One day God
was looking down at the earth and saw all of the evil that was
going on. He decided to send an angel down to earth to check it
out. So, he called on a female angel and sent her to earth for a
time. When she returned, she told God - yes, it’s bad on earth -
95% is bad and only 5% is good.
God thought for a moment and said maybe I had better send down a
male angel to get both points of view. So God called a male
angel and sent him to earth for a time. When the male angel
returned he went to God and told him - yes the earth was in
decline - 95% is bad and only 5% is good.
God said this is not good. So, God decided He would send a
letter to the 5% that were good to encourage them - a little
something to help them keep going on the right path.
Do you know what the letter
said?
Oh! You didn’t get your letter either?!!!
You’d better straighten up your life then!
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SHARE APPEAL
UnitingCare assists 1.8 million people each year across
Asutralia through a variety of programs. Funds are raised through the
SHARE Appeal, Pancake Day and Bequests. Keep an eye out for news of
Pancake Day
PRAYER POINTS:
Caring and Sharing with one another
Pray for:
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the Carrum,
Chelsea and Edithvale congregations and their minister Rev. Neil
Peters, who is also the Chairperson of Presbytery. Pray as they seek
a part-time placement to assist in their work.
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Those of our
fellowship who are unwell, recovering at home, in care, suffering
from the heat.
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Kit Woodfine, Ric
Ackermann.
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ROSTERS FOR THE COMING WEEK
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ACTIVITY |
SUPERVISORS |
Mng/Tea |
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CORE
program
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In recess |
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Today
Jan 21
Jan 28 |
Flowers
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Fijian Ladies
Carma Keast
Joyce Hurle |
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Garage
Sales |
In recess until February
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New Year’s Resolution # 1Visit other
churches
If your congregation is looking at ways to grow, visiting other
churches can spark a lot of practical ideas. Excellent examples
exist across Victoria and Tasmania of churches who have grown
various ministry areas - with children, small groups, increasing
financial giving so as employ more people for ministry, growing
the number of people involved in music, major re-developments of
property. etc. The Synod’s MIssion Planning and Resource Unit
can provide contact details for some churches experiencing
growth in these areas within the UC and in other denominations.
Phone 9251 5255 or you could use your own initiative - hire a
minibus one Sunday and visit 3-4 churches in the day.
A grant is
being used this year for Mission Planning across the Synod to
grow healthy congregations. Our offering helps to fund this
ministry, as does including the Uniting Church in your Will,
investing some money in U.C Funds Management etc. Phone 9251
5405 or get more details by visiting:
www.victas.uca.org.au/mission
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CONTACT NUMBERS: |
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Church Office: 9793 3832 |
e-mail: dandyuc@vic.charot.net.au |
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Website: www.trinitydandenong.org.au |
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Church Council Chairperson: Ian Bennett 5968 1567 |
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Corres. Secretary: Trevor Barton |
Minnte Sec: Heather Johnson |
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Sun. Sch: Trevor Barton 5971 3090 |
Yta Gp: Devon Achermann 9796 7906 |
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UCAF Afternoon group: Joyce Hurle |
- UCAF Evening: Joan Sharp 9792 3537 |
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CORE Program: Bill Shreeve 9706 4085 |
Hall Hire: Tom Hurle, 9791 8770 |
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