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 1 - February 25th, 2007
We warmly welcome all visitors this morning. Please join us for refreshments
in the Fellowship area following the service.

THEME FOR TODAY: The Price is Right!!! Led by the Young People

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 - 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
Wednesday 28th February 8pm UCAF to be held at Heather Johnson’s place. All ladies (and any men) are most welcome.
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

THANKS
To all involved with Pancake Day on Tuesday. About 60 had a meal and we raised $400 for the Asylum Seekers Centre. Well done Max, Pam and all your helpers

NEEDED
One of our young families are needing to purchase a Washing Machine. If you are down sizing or thinking of replacing one or know where one can be aquired please see Graeme.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Annual Congregation Meeting is to be held on March 4.
NOMINATIONS have been received for Ian Bennett, Grieg Watts, Ian Spencer and Malindra Fernando. Please pray about these nominations as each is serving us well in a variety of ways.

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

• Education for Ministry Committee convenor Rev. Charity Majiza

• 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.

• 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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Passionate Arts next Saturday - Inspiring artists, good food, enticing workshops and plenty of encouragemnt will be supplied next Saturday for people wanting to use the Arts for worship and mission. Tap into the artistic talent you never knew you had! This workship will focus on the way the Arts can be used for outreach around Easter and Pentecost. Passionate Arts will be held at the Uniting Church’s new Centre for Theology and Ministry in Parkville (Mel ref 2B, D3) You’ll return to your congregation inspired in ways to use song-writing, painting, poetry, dance etc to express the Gospel. For more details contact the Uniting Church’s Arts Development Officer, Christina Rowntree on 9340 8800. 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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