4th August 2019

Congregational meeting

We will have a short congregational meeting on  Sunday the 18th  to deal on the matter of signing up to the  National Redress Scheme  which deals with compensating sexually abused people without them needing lengthy and painful court proceeding. By coming under the denominational banner no individual congregation will have to pay compensation from it’s own funds even if the abuse is proven to have happened within that congregation. Most of all it is designed to provide care, relief and a measure of justice for those who have been abused which is a good thing.

Chaplaincy

Don will be at the annual Police Chaplaincy conference this Tuesday and Wednesday. Pray for all our chaplains connected to the police, defence forces and sporting clubs. It is often a ‘slow game of patience’ but you never know when fruitful conversations arise. I often explain my role as a sign that we appreciate what they do for us and that we want to provide any support we can – they always appreciate that even if they have made it clear that they are not religious.

1144 Car Park

It would be good to get back into the habit of having the last person out putting the chain back up. If the only other car left is in the portable car port that means you are the last one out! Thank you.

Special Event

August 21, 7:30-9:30pm —  Why we need Jesus’ help with our sexualities.  Ed Shaw will help us see how Jesus is just the man we need to help us with the sexual confusion we are all experiencing. We will “live stream” this from Moore Theological College, Sydney, in the same way we streamed the excellent Sam Allberry webinair conference in 2017.

Ed Shaw (pastor of Emmanuel City Centre, Bristol in the UK) experiences same-sex attraction and is committed to the biblical teaching of fidelity in heterosexual marriage and celibacy in singleness. He is one of the founders of  www.livingout.org  and author of ‘The Plausibility Problem’.

Register online:  www.elthampc.com.au/event/livestream-event/

Evergreens

Andy will lead us in a Bible study this Wednesday August 7, starting at 1.30pm. Afternoon tea and a time of fellowship will follow usual. All welcome.

Young Adults

Anyone in year 12 and over – Thursdays, 7:45pm at Andy & Taimi’s place.

Youth Group

Friday August 2 is a small groups night, starting with dinner. 7:00-9:30pm at Bundy. Please see Andy if you need a lift.

PYV North Camp

Bookings have opened for this camp in September (21st-23rd) – for anyone aged 12 up to year 12. Clinton Le Page is speaking. Book online at  pyv.org.au

Encounter Culture

Relationship building course led by Wycliffe Bible Translators.  Dates:  Three evenings – Wed 7/8   Wed 14/8    Wed 21/8. Cost: $10.00.   Times:  7:15pm for a cuppa to start at 7:30pm (2 hrs).  Location:  Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Rd, Plenty. RSVP or queries: Rosemary  office@dvbc.net  or 9435 9377.  Understanding and respectful relationships lead to natural conversations about Jesus.

Religion in the Public Square 2019

The Church & Nation Committee of the PCV is running this major event in November 15-16. There will be local and international presenters and the theme will  Faithfulness to Christ in a Hostile Culture.  Flyers are available or go to  religioninthepublicsquare.org

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