25th February 2018
Evening Growth Groups:
This year we are starting out with 3 evening groups with the hope of adding a Wednesday group sometime in Term 2. Groups are starting this week with a more informal fellowship gathering to start off the year. The list is available for viewing in the foyer but you can also expect to be contacted by a leader of your group. Evening groups will be studying the book of Isaiah.
Youth Group:
Next week we meet in the church for fun and a topical study on contemporary issue. It would be great if you could stay and have your families join in for Open Table afterwards! Don Elliott and James Bligh will be joining Rachael as leaders this year. Thanks to Matt Napper for his commitment as a leader last year. Changes at work have forced him to reduce his ministry load for 2018.
Roll Revision:
The Session is in the process of revising and updating the church rolls. A major reason for this is that we plan to put a motion at the next Annual Congregational Meeting to start procedures to change Andy Buchan’s status from assistant to associate minister. This can only happen through a “Call” process which is based on the votes of the official Communicant Members. This is a good time to think about official membership and being able to participate in this important process. Please see Don or Andy or one of the elders if you would like to be on the Communicant’s roll.
Easter Friday:
The Session agreed to accept an invitation to join with three other churches (Eltham Baptist, The Vine Baptist Hurstbridge, and Southern Cross Community Church) for a combined service on Good Friday. We have the strong support of the local mayor who is advocating the erection of a large cross in Eltham the week or so before. It is a good way to show Christian unity and witness in our community. We are still considering whether to meet back here for morning tea afterwards. More details to follow.
LIFT:
Our women’s ministry is re-launching this year with a dinner at Nongkhai Thai Eltham on Saturday March 10 at 7 pm. Please RSVP to Anne or on the sign-up sheet in the foyer. We look forward to a fun evening of fellowship with the ladies of Eltham PC.
Open Table:
Next Sunday (March 4) is our Mexican Meal and it’s time to RSVP so our cooks can start preparing. You can RSVP via the CONNECT form, a message to Taimi 0403 773 805 or email to opentable@elthampc.com.au. See Taimi if you’d like to help or have any questions. Please consider who to invite along. It’s a great night with great people and great food.
Working Bee:
Please keep March 17 free for the Working Bee. More details will follow soon.
EPC CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
March 4 Open Table
March 17 Working Bee
March 24 Women’s State Conference
March 30 Combined Easter Friday Service
