6th August 2017
Welcoming DDT: August 6 we start a Deeper Discipleship Training workshop on the practical side of what it means to be a welcoming congregation. The more we grow the more we have to make an effort to maintain a welcoming culture. Tonight’s focus will be on why this is important and how the first impressions people get just from walking onto our property and into our buildings is something we can’t afford to over look. This workshop is for everyone who wants EPC to have a welcoming culture and wants to learn to be an effective part of this culture. 7:00pm!
Special Conference: On Wednesday August 16 we are stopping our normal ministries to live stream a conference on the Gospel and Human Sexuality being held in Sydney. The keynote speaker is author Sam Allberry who has struggled with same sex attraction all his life but is totally committed to the biblical definition of marriage being between a man and a woman. The conference starts at 9:30am and finishes at 4:00pm. You may come for 1-2 sessions only if you wish. A flyer with the program is on the table in the foyer.
Christianity Explored: It’s not too late to bring someone along this Thursday night August 10 , 8:00pm in the hall. Speak to Andy for further details or share the videos and invite a friend via thinklifethinkjesus.org
EP Youth: On August 6 at 4pm. The program for semester two is now available – talk to Matt Napper or Rachael de Pyle for further details.
Safe Church Training Dates: Two dates are now available for those who need to attend this basic training. Saturday September 2 (10.30am – 1.45pm) at EPPING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 773 High Street, Epping OR Saturday September 16 2017 – 9.30am – 12.45pm at SCOTS’ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Robert White Hall, 156 Collins Street, CBD. More details at www.safechurchpcv.org.au
Ministry Opportunity: The Board of Management has a vacancy that needs to be filled and would like to open up the opportunity to any member of the church interested in becoming part of this team which looks after the property and financial operations of EPC. Please talk to Don if you are open to serving this way.
Weeding Team: Even though we have had below average rainfall recently the weeds are doing very well! It would be great if we could get a team or two together to come and work on the church gardens. Doing it with other people would add a layer of fellowship to make it more enjoyable and speed up the process. A sign up sheet is on the small table. Thank you.
Children’s Announcement: This is just a reminder to keep off the garden beds and leave the decorative stones near the basketball hoop where they are. Also, please leave the lemons on the lemon tree. It is good to remember you are a guest in someone else’s yard when you enjoy the trampoline. Thank you.
Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Appeal: Collection date is Sunday August 13 . Flyers and boxes are available in the foyer for you to pick up. If you have any queries please speak to Maxine Fowler or Judy Flett. A Gospel tract called “The Greatest Journey ” is included in the box.
Men’s Event: Our next event will be our Journeys of Faith Testimony night to be held in the hall on Saturday August 19 at 7.30 pm. Steve Williams and 2 other men from our congregation will share their testimonies with us. Your attendance will be a great encouragement to those sharing, and to all of us who hear what they have to say. We will share supper together to round off the night.
