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

Transfiguration - February 18th, 2007
We warmly welcome all visitors this morning. Please join us for refreshments
in the Fellowship area following the service.

THEME FOR TODAY: Personal Metamorphosis

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 February
Today - Elders luncheon following the service
Tuesday 20th February - Pancake Day - 6-30pm at the Church - $5 for a sweet and a savoury pancake plus coffee/tea etc.put it in your diary, invite as many friends as you can. Proceeds to go to the Asylum Centre.
17th February - Ordinations of Adam McIntosh and Ann Symons at Frankston - 4pm
Wednesday 21st February - 1pm Scott Club devotions
Saturday 24th February - 9-30am Church Council meets
Sunday 25th February - Service will be led by the Young People and will include the baptism of Dominic Teaia. Fijian Executive meets after theLewe Tolu Vakalou service. 5-30 the first of the Lent discussions. An evening meal will be provided
Wednesday 28th February 10-30am Lent discussion (repeat of Sunday) and Home Communion in the afternoon 7-30pm Choir Practice
Friday March 2nd - World Day of Prayer service to be held here at Trinity 10am morning tea and the service at 10-30am. Rev. Ineke Gyles is the guest preacher

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.

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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 sahe with us some of the work of the SHARE appeal

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
All annual reports and auditted statements should be to Sharleen or Graeme TODAY for the Annual Congregation Meeting on Mar 4.
NOMINATIONS are also called for election of Congregational Represent- atives and Elders to Church Council. Forms are in the Narthex and these nominations close TODAY when forms are to be handed to Graeme. Ian Bennett’s time has expired and he is open to further nomination, as are Groieg, Ian and Malindra who are at present co-opted members and should be formally appointed. The process of election is that on nomin- ation, Graeme will speak with each person to indicate to them that they have been nominated and their name will be put to the Congregation. Following the 4th March meeting where a 66% indication is required, Graeme will then speak with each person and, if the 66% has been sustained, seek from that person whether in this call of the congregation they percieve that God is calling them to this ministry of service.

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

• Dandenong North and Endeavour Hills U.C.

• Rev Lauleti of Endeavour Hills, Manusui his wife and their family, especially son John as he has had to return to life support as his heart is still not responding appropriately.

• for Dorothy, Ronald and Neil and their families following the death and funeral of Kit Woodfine.

• 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

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Learn the art of telling sacred stories - Jesus learned the art of telling sacred stories to convey the Gospel. Here’s your chance for some training in that same ancient art. On ten Thursday evenings during March and May, the Uniting church’s Discipleship Education Unit is running a course entitled “Telling Sacred Stories”. It’s ideal for School Chaplains, Children’s and Family Workers, Lay Preachers, Youth Leaders and others interested in formation in story -telling. The subjects to be covered include Improvising gesture and space, Telling with wonderr and art. Bibliodrama, and framing and telling Biblical stories. For more details phone Discipleship and Education on 9340 8800 or email info@ctm.uca.edu.au Our offering help fund this ministry, as does including the Church in your Will, investing in UC Funds Management etc. Phone 9251 5405 or visit http://victas.uca.org/mission Thank you.

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