15th October 2017

Evergreens: This Wednesday, October 18, Nathan Runham will be talking about his life in the RAAF and his career now. All welcome at 1:30 pm. Afternoon tea will follow as usual.

Men’s Event: We plan to wind up this year’s events with a spit roast to be held at the church on Saturday October 28 at 6pm. Cost will be $10 per head. For catering purposes please add your name to the signup sheet in the foyer by Sunday 22nd October.

Open Table: Our next Open Table will be happening on October 29. This time we’re having Burgers ! As usual, G luten Free and Vegetarian options will be available. Please use the CONNECT Form to indicate you are coming, or email opentable@elthampc.com.au as soon as possible. If you are able to help in any way, including setting up and/or cleaning up afterwards, please include that in your response, or see Taimi.

Final DDT: The final DDT for 2017, Caring that Connects , has been postponed until next year so that it can be better linked in with the electing of new members to the Pastoral Care Team. More details will follow soon.

Bibles for the Persecuted: Every October we focus on praying for persecuted Christians around the world. This will be happening soon.

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.

Religion in the Public Square: Will be held at Scots Church in the city, next week, 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: PTC’s first Women’s Training Conference is on Saturday October 28. 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

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

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Prayer: Please continue to pray for Aaron and Katie Rigg and Family