17th November 2019

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

ELTHAM FESTIVAL OUTREACH 2019

Thanks to the team for all your efforts last Sunday – a summary page from Andy is in available in the foyer.

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, last week it was Romans 8:28. Learn a memory verse during the week and share it with Andy next Sunday to receive a prize. This week’s passage:  ” For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39).

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for positions on the Board of Management. At least 6 nominations are required. Four members are retiring and are eligible for re-nomination, plus we need to fill two long standing
existing vacancies. Please carefully consider standing as we need a full complement on the Board to ensure we operate smoothly.  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 midday tomorrow.

  NEW APPOINTMENT

The session is pleased to announce that Marie Van Ravesteyn has been appointed to lead the Outreach Influence Team. Her key responsibilities are to promote and facilitate the Organic Outreach Model as we seek to deepen our outreach mindset in every ministry and in every individual from our pastors all the way down to our children.

VILLAGE2VILLAGE   
Each year we take the opportunity to fund youth from Kanini’s home village in Kenya to attend a week-long Christian Camp where they get great Bible teaching and make friends with many other Christian youth. It takes less than a McDonald’s meal to cover the full cost of the camp for one person! This is an easy way for Kanini’s new home village, that being us, to bless her original home village with something of eternal value. The camp is in first week in December. We will be collecting donations tomorrow and next Sunday.

mainly music

If you would like to take up the opportunity to donate a Christmas book ($7 each) for a mainly music family, please speak to Emily Graham.

EVERGREENS BREAK UP LUNCH

When: Wednesday November 20 at 1:00pm

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

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.

CITY LUNCH

When: Tuesday Nov. 26 … 12:30pm

Where: Southgate Riverside Food Court, Behind Hamer Hall. Meet near  Boost Juice . All welcome.

LADIES EVENT

When: FridayNovember 29 … 7:30pm

Where: Phoenix & Co, Diamond Creek Road, Plenty

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. Jobs include preparing timber work on foyer for staining, and front fence at 1144 Main Road for painting; trimming of bushes and grasses; placement of sleepers along ramp; removal of cobwebs; removal of garden refuse and weeds in lower car park. We will start at 9:00am, and morning tea will be provided. A sign up sheet will be available next week.

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.

EPC CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS