THIS WEEK IN OUR CONGREGATIONS:
Sunday, 11 March
Portarlington
9.00 amRev. Margaret M
Drysdale
9.00 amRev. Temukisa
Graeme's Team assisting
HC, Loose change
Food Bank
10.45 amRev. Temukisa
HC, Loose change
Food Bank
St Leonards
7.00 pmAnglican led
Monday, 12 March
NO KYB this week
Wednesday, 14 March
9.30 am Drysdale mainly music
Thursday, 15 March
9.00 amPortarlington Choir
9.30 amDrysdale Choir
10.30 amCoffee Chat @ Cafe Zoo
11.00 amPortarlington Chapel - Arcare
Saturday, 17 March
8.00 amDrysdale Prayer Breakfast, Cafe Zoo
Sunday, 18 March
Portarlington
9.00 amRev. Ian P
Drysdale
9.00 amGraeme's Team
10.45 amRev. Ian P
St Leonards
7.00 pmAnglican led
ALL CONGREGATIONS
Halls Gap 39th CWCI Convention
4-6 May,
Norval Convention Centre-UCA,
Halls Gap
Cost : $230 all meals provided from Friday night to Sunday lunch.
Speakers: Beth Allison & Marg. Docking
PORTARLINGTON
At a recent St Andrew’s Worship committee meeting it was decided to trial a Mid-week Communion service, commencing Wed 4 April at 2.00pm. This will be for those on the communion remembrance prayer list and others who struggle to get to church by 9.00am.Indeed anyone who would like to attend.
It is envisaged that the service would be 30-45 minutes duration with an afternoon tea following in the church.
Pastoral carers, please see Joytodayfor invitation cards (thankyou Pammi) to take to those on your pastoral lists whom you think may wish to come to such a service and invite them along.
If other members of the congregation would like to invite a neighbour or friend, please see Joy for invitation cards.
Transport arrangements are still to be worked out.
Members of the WorshipCommittee believe this initiative can be an important outreach into our community, both for church members and others who may not be able to attend at 9am on Sunday mornings.
After Church Lunches
The first After Church Lunch for 2018 will be at the Portarlington GolfClub at noon on Sunday, 18 March, following the congregational meeting.
If you haven’t already booked, please let Lorraine Hughes know (5259 2364) by Thursday,15 March.
Asylum Seeker Event, 2018
St Andrews will again host a special service focusing on asylum seekers at 9.00am on Sunday 22 April.
The service will be followed by a special lunch at 12.30pm. This will feature a two course buffet meal of authentic Iraqi cuisine prepared by Siham and Abdul.
Guest speakers will be Alison Corke and Para Paheer, authors of 'The Power of Good - Surviving Sri Lanka's Civil War'.
Lunch cost - $25. Bookings are essential.
For tickets, contact:
Merilyn Bertram5251 1102
orJoy Porter5291 8177
DRYSDALE
Cottage by the Sea
Thank you letter - 'On behalf of the children who attend camps at Cottage by the Sea, we would like to thank you for your kind donation of groceries and toiletries. Your gift is greatly appreciated and important to the experience that we are able to offer the children.
Cottage by the Sea offers the experience of a life time to over 1400 young people every year. Our efforts are only possible because of the contribution we receive from caring donors like you.'
Coffee & Chat
Remember that the Coffee & Chat group meets every Thursday at 10 am at Cafe Zoo. Come and enjoy a social time over coffee (and cake!) and bring along a neighbour or friend.
World Day of Prayer
Our thanks go to Rev. Temukisa for leading the service at Drysdale for the Combined Churches World Day of Prayer. Also to all those who helped out with the service and with providing food. As a result of everyone's input, the churches of Drysdale and Clifton Springs were able to enjoy fellowship together.
Christmas Bowl Appeal
Thank you so much for your generous gifts to the 2017 Christmas Bowl. Last Christmas, you joined with churches across Australia to bring hope and healing to communities affected by conflict and disaster around the world. Thank you!
Through your gifts, you are helping refugee families in Indiatoaccesslifesaving medical treatment and helping communities plan,prepareand recover fromdisasters in Vanuatu and Tonga. You are also helping to provide education for women in Afghanistan and emergency assistance for the Rohingya people! Your generosity is helping so many communities around the world and we are incredibly grateful for your support.
ST. LEONARDS
No special events this week.