1st October 2017

Final DDT: The session has decided it is best to postpone the final DDT for 2017, Caring that Connects, so that it can be better linked in with the electing of new members to the Pastoral Care Team. In the past adding to the team was done by Session appointment but we have decided to move to an election system involving the whole congregation. People chosen by the congregation will then do the Caring that Connects training early next year before taking up their ministry role. More details will follow soon.

General Assembly: The PCV General Assembly is on October 9 ^th to 12 ^th . Don, Andy and Ian Courts will be representing EPC. The Safe Church Unit and the Church Planting Committee have special presentations on Monday to which everyone is welcome. There is also an open invitation to the official start, a worship service at Scots at 7:30pm in the evening. You are also welcome to each day of this event except for some occasions when the Assembly sits in Private to deal with sensitive matters.

Bible for the Persecuted: Every October we focus on praying for persecuted Christians around the world. The Bible League are waiting for the prayer diaries to arrive before they can be sent out to us. Hopefully, we will have them within the next 10 days or so.

Morning Tea: Because of some shuffling on the roster, we need two people to help with morning tea on Sunday October 29. Please see Melody if you are able to help. Many thanks.

Evergreens: We will meet again at 1:30 pm on Wednesday October 4 for a Bible Study and time of fellowship over afternoon tea. All welcome.  

Aaron and Katie Rigg: The Rigg family will be visiting us for church on October 15, then staying on for a congregational lunch. As previously, we are asking people to contribute food depending on their surname. If your surname begins with letters G-R please bring something sweet; for all other letters, please bring a salad or something savoury.

Gingerbread House Workshop: Invite your friends and family to our annual gingerbread house building workshop on Saturday December 2 at 10am . Price of each house this year is $25. Gluten-free and take-home options are available. Invitations and order forms available in the foyer. Money and orders due by Sunday November 5. Speak to Andrea Henderson for details.

Eltham Festival Outreach: Come and be involved at this year’s festival, Sunday 12th November . A variety of jobs are on offer, including balloon animals, face painting, prayer & psalm reading, upfront and behind the scenes roles. Sign up in the foyer from today! Speak to Andy Buchan for more details.

Indoor Carols 2017 Saturday December 16:  Sausage sizzle from 5:00pm with Indoor Carols at 6:30pm. Bring the family, friends, neighbours, and yourself! * SAVE THE DATE *

Religion in the Public Square: This is a two day, bi-annual event run by the PCV Church & Nation Committee. It is a forum dealing with current issues to equip us and to provide us with a way to engage with our communities on these matters. It will be held at Scots Church in the city, October 20-21. Please go to religioninthepublicsquare.org for more information and booking details. You can sign up for all or just various parts of the conference.

Women’s Training Conference: The Presbyterian Theological College is holding its first Women’s Training Conference on Saturday October 28 ^th . Entitled “ Working For the Kingdom ” it will include preaching and teaching from 2 Thessalonians, and seminars on Leading a Bible Study, and One-to-One Discipleship. Invitations are on the foyer table, and more information can be found at ptc.edu.au

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