15th July 2018
Deeper Discipleship Training
Discipleship Explored returns tonight, 7:30pm in the hall where we continue to learn what it means to follow Jesus through studying Philippians.
Stepping Up Youth (Yrs 7+ this term)
From today we start on a term program called ‘Listen Up’ where we’ll be studying sermons according to Scripture, and look at why and how to listen to God’s word. Later in the term we’ll be in church for the sermon and meeting afterwards for a chance to feedback and talk it over. Any of the youth are invited along to this – please talk to Taimi, Fiona, or Andy if you are interested.
EP Youth Term 3
This term we will join with the Bundoora PC Youth Group starting this coming Friday, July 20 7:30 – 9:30pm. This is because we’d like to see our youth encouraged, connected, and established in their faith with a well organised program with greater numbers. Check out the program online here: www.bpc.org.au/youth.html and come and have a whale of a time!
Prison Ministry in Malawi
John and Sue Steendam are heading to Malawi again in August. Please keep them in your prayers as they make preparations for this and seek funding. You can support this ministry of mercy financially; either via a box in the foyer, or with an electronic funds transfer to the church’s Westpac account.
Account Name: Eltham Presbyterian Church BSB 033-058 Account Number: 380596
Please use the reference: MALAWI2018
Apart from prison ministry, Sue will work 2 mornings a week with a group of about 20/30 ladies living in villages around the Orbus area. One morning they do a Bible study. The other morning is for craft. You can help me with this. *Any simple craft ideas *Any spare knitting needles/crochet hooks *Wool *Sewing needles, cottons/threads *Any old knitting/sewing patterns *old birthday cards *packets of seeds for flowers/vegetables *Any unwanted costume jewelry. The list is endless. Please call Sue if you can help in any way, on 9434 7763 or 0417 051 577.
Evergreens
This Wednesday July 18, we will have a truly inspirational speaker. Join us at 1:30 pm to hear Mark (Squiz) Squirrell, author of “From Arafat to Everest”. Afternoon tea will follow as usual. Any queries? Please speak to Sue, Nola or Marie.
Servanthood Roster:
The next Servanthood roster will cover the months of August and September. Please let Melody know if you are available to go on the roster, and in what capacity. It’s also important for Melody to know which dates won’t suit you. Please have your preferences to Melody at melody.telley@gmail.com by next Wednesday, July 18 .
Christmas Boxes
The Christmas Child Appeal will take place again this year. Boxes and pamphlets will be available at the end of July. Any Enquiries please contact Maxine Fowler 94397971
Signing the Call:
Willem Roodenburg and Robert Cameron are in charge of gathering signatures for the Call to have Andy Buchan as our Associate Pastor. Please contact one of them if you are planning to sign the Call but haven’t had a chance to just yet.
Beach Mission Fundraiser:
Truman de Pyle is involved in leading the Theos Beach Mission team down at Wilson’s Prom for 2 weeks each year in January. During this time the team aim to share the good news of Jesus to campers at the Prom in both word and deed. They’re hosting a much needed pot luck dinner fundraiser on Saturday 14th of July. Tickets are $20 (or $15 if you buy before July 1st). For more info about the fundraiser or how you can support the team please see Truman or Rachael.
Tickets can be purchased at https://tidalrivertheos.ticketleap.com/fundraiser/
EPC CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
July 22 DDT Discipleship Explored
July 29 Open Table – Lunch
