Minister's Day Off
Please be advised that Temukisa
THIS WEEK IN OUR CONGREGATIONS:
Sunday, 14 May - Mother's Day
Portarlington
9.00 am Rev. Bob Thomas
Drysdale
9.00 am Rev. Temukisa, HC, Loose change & Food bank
Jenni's Team assisting
10.45 am Rev. Temukisa, HC, Loose change & Food bank
St Leonards
5.00 pm Anglican led
Monday, 15 May
9.30 am Drysdale, KYB @ Lynda's
7.15 pm Seekers, David's & Lorraine's
Tuesday, 16 May
10.30 am Drysdale Grove Chapel
7.30 pm Drysdale, Worship Meeting
Wednesday, 17 May
9.30 am - Drysdale, mainly music
Thursday, 18 May
9.00 am Portarlington, Choir practice
9.30 am Drysdale, Choir practice
10.30 am Coffee & Chat, Cafe Zoo
11.00 am Arcare, Portarlington Chapel
7.30 pm Drysdale, Church Council
Friday, 19 May
9.15 am Drysdale, Friday School
Saturday, 13 May
7.30 am Drysdale Prayer Breakfast, Cafe Zoo
Sunday, 21 May
Portarlington
9.00 am Rev. Temukisa, Loose change & Food bank
Drysdale
9.00 am Cafe Church
10.45 am Ken & Pat Handley
St Leonards
5.00 pm Rev. Temukisa
ALL CONGREGATIONS
Retreat - for all congregations!
This year, the Annual Retreat run by Drysdale is to be a Linked Congregation day. Rev. SueWithers from CTM is guest speaker.
Portarlington Guide Hall,
Saturday, 20 May,
9.30 am - 5.00 pm.
The theme is "Leadership" and is open to all withall leaders (elders, councillors, pastoral carers and team conveners) strongly encouraged to attend.
There is no cost. More details later but please mark the date now.
Asylum Seeker Focus 2017
St Andrew’s Uniting Church Portarlington
Sunday, 28 May, 12.30 pm.
Come to Portarlington for a delicious Authentic Iraqi buffet style 2 course meal in St Andrew's church hall.
Prepared, cooked and served by Siham & Abdul, Geelong residents.
Profits will support the UC Asylum Seekers Project. After lunch the speaker will befrom the Lentara Asylum Seeker project
Cost $25 per head. Places will be limited so get in early!
Prior bookings essential call Merilyn Bertram 5251 1102 or
Joy Porter 5291 8177.
St David's 2017 Fete
Saturday 20th May, 11 am - 2 pm
St David's Uniting Church
Cnr Talbot & Aphrasia Streets NEWTOWN
Trash & treasure; cake stall; plants; book stall; jewellery; sausage sizzle; hand-crafts; kids fun; preserves and more!
Listening Lounge
Volunteers needed for the Village Listening Lounge.
The Lounge is a drop-in space at Corio Central shopping centre, supported by Corio-Norlane Uniting and the Presbytery.
Open Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm, volunteers offer those attending a cuppa and a listening ear, in line with our values of Respect, Encouragement & Acceptance.
Operating on a roster basis, 2 volunteers work together in 2 hour shifts.
For more information contact the co-ordinator, Rev Peter Jewell -
0419 165473 or
.
DRYSDALE
Annual Dinner
Mark the date in your diary now!
Saturday, 27 May, 6.00 pm for 6.15 pm serving.
All are encouraged to come along and support this major fund raiser and have a great night out. Bring your neighbours, bring your friends!
A three course meal, all dietary requirements provided for, will be followed by community singing led by our own John Rule and friends.
Adults $20, Children under 12 $10, under 6 $7. Tickets available from ValLestrange.
PORTARLINGTON
Seekers
Seekers will meet tomorrow night (Monday May 15) at Lorraine and David’s home, at 7.15pm. for our usual
cuppa and chat, followed by our study for the night.. All welcome.
Portarlington Biggest Afternoon Tea
This very important Cancer fund raiser will be held this year in Parks Hall, Portarlington on Friday 26th May, commencing at 1.30pm. Guest speaker, musical entertainment, competitions and afternoon tea. Cost $15pp. We have been allocated 20 tickets and I expect them to be taken up fairly quickly. Tickets are available from Barry Ruler -
5259 3304 or 04275 13950.
ST LEONARDS
Birthday Celebrations
St Leonards UCAF cordially invite you to our Birthday Celebrations.
Monday 22 May at 2.00 pm
Church Hall, Dudley Parade, StLeonards.
Hear the Belmont Bell Ringers and enjoy our famous afternoon tea!
All welcome; donations appreciated.
Please reply with numbers to DeniseMcLaverty, 5257 1969