10th November 2019

GOSPEL DNA Series
This four-part teaching series in November continues today:
COME > GROW > SERVE > LIVE.

TODAY

Be prayerful in your heart throughout the service for our team of people representing Jesus on our behalf down at the Eltham Festival.

NEXT SUNDAY

Next Sunday we will have another church membership event as well as a special invitation to be part of the life and witness of our mainly music ministry.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR SUNDAYS AT EPC

The Session together with the Pastoral Care team would like to introduce a new approach to prayer requests. Rather than receiving them at the foyer door, we are planning to provide an opportunity for prayer with an elder and pastoral care person after the service each Sunday. This will allow for more personalised prayer on a greater range of topics not always suitable for airing in public. We will still include prayer for important matters impacting EPC regulars during the service when appropriate. If you have a prayer point to possibly include in public prayers a special email address ( prayer@elthampc.com.au ) has been set up for that purpose, or you could phone the church number 9439 9720. You can also use this email just to let the elders and Pastoral Care Team what you would like them to prayer for on your behalf. We will soon announce when the new system starts – but you can use the email straight away!

STREET SIGNS

After a long wait we have new signs on both Batman and Main Roads. Pray that God would use them to give us greater visibility.

MEMORY VERSE CHALLENGE

Kids, remember to come up to Don today with your verse from last week (Romans 8:14). Learn a memory verse during the week and share it Andy next Sunday to receive a prize. This week’s passage:  “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”  (Romans 8:28)

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for positions on the Board of Management. Self-explanatory nomination forms are available as you enter the church. Completed forms should either be placed in the ballot box in the foyer or handed to the Session Clerk by 12 midday on 17 November.

NEW DIRECTORY

The Directory is now being distributed. Many thanks to Helen Cameron for taking lots of the photos and to Sheila Stewart for converting them to a usable size (with no compromise to quality). Please check your entry and see Melody if a mistake has been made. If you want a second copy, please indicate this on the sheet in the foyer.

EVERGREENS BREAK UP LUNCH

When: Wednesday November 20 at 1:00pm

Evergreens will have their break-up lunch. All are welcome. If you haven’t received your invitation yet, please see Sue or Nola. Don’t forget to RSVP .

RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE

When: November 15-16

Why: The Church & Nation Committee of the PCV is running Religion in the Public Square . 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

MEETING REGARDING YOUTH PLANS

When: Sunday November 24 … 11:40am

As we didn’t get time to have a conversation about our goals for Youth Group children at our recent Sunday School meeting there will be a special meeting to present our goals and discuss where we are heading for 2020 and beyond. If you have a child who has, or is about to, graduate from Sunday School or have a child in years 5-6  this meeting is especially for you. Of course, every parent is invited because this involves future plans for all the children of EPC.

LADIES EVENT

When: Friday November 29 … 7:30pm

Where: Phoenix & Co, Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough

Why: For the ladies of the church to come and enjoy some dessert and coffee together, just for fun.Please RSVP to Emily Graham. We’d love to see you there!

WORKING BEE

When: Saturday November 30

Why: To improve and beautify our property, making it a welcoming place to be.

More details will be available next week, but please commit now to helping out for at least a short time. We will start at 9:00am, and morning tea will be provided.

CAR SEAT WANTED

Tim and Kanini are looking for a child’s car seat. If you can help out, please talk to or email Tim.

HOT WATER

The Board has replaced the failing hot water unit for the hall even though it was not within our maintenance budget. It was viewed as a health issue and needed to be done. Please note that the water at the kitchen sink is now very hot and we advise you to be careful.

CRAFT GROUP

Craft group have a table set up in the hall with Christmas cards for sale. All proceeds go to mission work. Enquiries, see Maggie.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the families that filled the 59 shoeboxes and to those who donated $240 for postage. Thank you also to the children who carried the shoeboxes out to the car.It was a fantastic effort from all of you. Forgotten Shoeboxes can be brought to church till the end of November. Maxine and Judy Flett.

$390 was raised at the Missions Breakfast.

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