August 17

Hi Everyone,

This Sunday

Safe Church Refresher Course

Everyone who is currently safe church approved in our congregation, every year needs to complete the Safe Church Refresher Course in order to maintain the Safe Church Basic Training.

Once you have completed the Refresher Course please email Holly Bligh, who is the Safe Church rep at EPC at administration@elthampc.org.au so she can record that you've completed it for this year.

We are asking all Safe Church Approved members of our congregation to complete the Refresher Course and notify the Safe Church Rep that they have done so no later than October 2025.

The Safe Church Refresher Course is a brief online presentation available at the PCV Safe Church YouTube Channel, designed to ensure adherence to Safe Church policy, procedure and practice. An offline version of the Safe Church Refresher Course is available for those people without access to the internet - contact the Safe Church Unit to have this directly posted by mail. Alternatively it can be downloaded HERE.

Click HERE for the online Safe Church Refresher Course. Paper copies of the refresher course are also on the table in the entrance to the church in a big yellow folder. Anyone can take a paper copy and read through it to complete the refresher course.

Part Time EPC Ministries

We are looking to fill one of two part-time positions. Both positions are very important to us, but we plan to fill one immediately, depending on who God brings to us first, and then the second position as soon as it is practical. Please be in prayer, asking God to raise up someone who will strengthen us as we seek to serve him effectively at EPC.

The advertising flyer with a brief description of both positions is HERE 

For the full job descriptions go to our Pastoral Team entry on our web page: https://www.elthampc.org.au/about#PastoralTeam

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child

It’s time to begin purchasing those special gifts - to fill shoeboxes for children in need in many places around the world.

Through this small gift they will hear about Jesus, perhaps for the first time. They will be offered the opportunity to learn about Jesus in a discipleship program (The Greatest Journey). This is an expression of God’s love to these children 

Please choose these gifts carefully and pray for the children who will receive them. Items that can be put into a box include fun items such as toys and colouring books, as well as practical items like clothing, school items (notebooks, pens, crayons, erasers, pencil sharpeners) and hygiene items – toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, please note this year, no soap can be included.

For those who have not done this before click HERE to learn more about Operation Christmas Child. There will also be brochures on the table in the entrance to the church. You can also speak to Sheila or Judy if you have any further questions or would like to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year.

Happening This Week

Monday

1. Young Adults
Young Adults is on this week at the Manse at 6:15pm.

2. Monday Night Growth Group
Monday night growth group is meeting in the church hall from 7:30pm to 9pm.
Supper provided.
Please contact Robert or email administration@elthampc.org.au if you are interested.

Thursday

1. Mainly Music
Mainly Music is on this week. Arrival time is 9.45am and mm will commence at 10am in the Hall.

2. Zoom Growth Group 
Thursday Night Growth Group.
From the comfort of your home.
Just click on the link and you will be there!
Email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Friday

1. Craft Group
Craft Group meets in the hall from 1-3pm on Fridays.
All are welcome for craft and a chat.
Contact Maggie or email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Electronic Giving Details 

Bank Name: Westpac
Account Name: Eltham Presbyterian Church
BSB: 033-058
Account Number: 380596

Let’s Connect!

Get in touch via our connect form on the website HERE