16th July 2017

Men’s Event: Our annual men’s breakfast will be at the Eltham Gateway Motel on July 29. Prof Alan Harman will speak to us on Luther or a related Reformation theme . The cost for this event will be $25 per head for a full buffet breakfast.  Note however that EPC will cover the cost for invited guests without a church background. Fathers are invited to bring their sons for half price. Flyers for this event are available in the foyer. Final acceptances must be advised to Ian Courts by Sunday July 23 . Talk with Ian Courts or David Robertson for any further information.

Growth Groups: All groups will start back this week, at their usual times

Evergreens : This Wednesday July 19 at 1:30 pm, we will watch the DVD “Indescribable”, a film based on the historical events surrounding the writing of the hymn, “The Love of God”. A time of fellowship over afternoon tea will follow.

mainly music morning tea roster: Helen Cameron is looking for a few more volunteers to help out with morning tea this term. Some of our volunteers are away during this period, so we’re looking for others to fill their spots, for July 27, August 3, September 7 and 14. Please talk to Helen if you are able to help.

PTC Short Course: The Old Testament – plagiarised or Divine? (The Bible versus Ancient Near Eastern Literature).  Six Wednesday evenings, starting July 26. These courses are open to all at a small cost and a great way to get to know our College better and benefit from its resources. For more information go to the TPC website https://www.ptc.edu.au/comingup 

DDT: A flyer for the remaining Deeper Discipleship Training courses is now in print for you to pick up. We will cover the Welcoming Church , Forgiving and Caring that Connects. The goal of these workshops is to equip us personally and to make us a more effective Christian community.

Christianity Explored: Starts Thursdays, 8:00pm August 3 through to September 14 in the hall. Invitations are now available. Please speak to Andy Buchan if you would like further details, or check out the videos on thinklifethinkjesus.org

Malawi Ministry Trip: Sue and John Steendam are again going to Malawi and (God willing) will be leaving on July 28 for 3 months. John will continue with the oversight of the Secondary School construction at Orbus. Sue will be joining the Malawi Presbyterian church Prison Chaplain in the visiting, encouraging and caring of so many poor prisoners. Sue especially is seeking funding to help these desperately neglected prisoners in providing basic essential needs such as medication, bibles, clothing, blankets, educational material, soaps etc. In this way we can demonstrate the love of our Lord Jesus to those who are outcasts and a forgotten people. These items are not supplied by the Prison authority. There are flyers available in the foyer. Alternatively donations can be paid directly into the following bank account, which is fully audited:   BSB 037 869            Account Number 4997362
Account Name: Susan Steendam

If you use the EPC bank account, please remember to add “ Prison Ministry ” to the reference. If you would like to receive reports from John and Sue while they are away , let Melody know and she can arrange this.

Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Appeal: Collection date is EARLY AUGUST. Maxine Fowler and Judy Flett are organising this appeal for us; flyers and boxes are available for you to pick today. If you have any queries, please speak to Maxine or Judy. A Gospel tract called “ The Greatest Journey ” is included in every box.

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