November 19

Hi Everyone,

This Sunday,

This week, Pastor Don Elliott will be preaching from Psalm 19

Spring Family Dinner - Tomorrow Night

On the 18th of November join us for a fun evening with an expert meteorologist!

Arrive at 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start

Dinner: Baked Potatoes

Bring: Toppings to share, eg. meat/salad or a dessert

Friends and Family Welcome

Email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Roster Time 

Thank you to all who keep EPC operating smoothly and serving to enhance our sense of community as the Body of Christ. It's that time again to fill out rosters for December 2023 and January 2024.

Please complete the availability form for December 2023 and January 2024 as soon as possible. This will enable the rosters to be completed and sent out.

Email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Church Carols Service

Please invite friends and family we hope to see you there!

Safe Church Training

If you know you need to attend a safe church basic or advanced training before the end of 2023, this is the final date to do so.

If you're unsure as to whether or not you need to attend a basic training you can speak to Holly Bligh who is the Safe Church Rep for EPC and you can email her at administration@elthampc.org.au

The last Safe Church Training Day for 2023 is as follows:

BASIC TRAINING - SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2023 – Scots’ Presbyterian Church

Robert White Hall, Level 1, 156 Collins Street, Melbourne

9.30AM – 11.30AM

Arrive at 9.15am for training beginning at 9.30am sharp

RSVP safechurch@pcv.org.au or text 0499 090 449 by 30th November 2023

ADVANCED TRAINING - SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2023 – Scots’ Presbyterian Church

Robert White Hall, Level 1, 156 Collins Street, Melbourne

1 PM - 5 PM

Arrive at 12.45 PM for training beginning at 1 PM sharp

RSVP safechurch@pcv.org.au or text 0499 090 449 by 30th November 2023

Refresher Training

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

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 - this link can be sent to people in your church via email so they can watch it for themselves. 

Upcoming Wycliffe Mission Event

Mainly Music Prayer Points

Please continue to pray for mainly music Eltham:
-For families and children departing our group at the end of the year.
-For families staying with us and continuing relationships with them.
-For past families, that what they learned about God at mainly music will be remembered.
-For strength and health for our team.
-For wisdom as we seek new families for 2024.
-For the Christmas message of Jesus to shine through our last 3 sessions.
-That mainly music families will attend our Christmas Carols event on Dec 16.
-For rest over the summer holidays for team and families alike.

Happening This Week

Monday

1. Young Adults
Young Adults at the Manse. 6:15pm for dinner then finished by 8:00pm.

2. Monday Night Growth Group
Growth Group will be on at the Church Hall commencing at 8pm. Please advise/message Robert if you are coming or email administration@elthampc.org.au

Supper provided. Please contact Robert or email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Tuesday

1. Hymns Singing Group

Hymn Singing will next be held on Tuesday 28th November.
Everyone is welcome to join us on the new date at 2pm in the church hall, for an informal time of singing of hymns and other Christian songs, followed by afternoon tea. 

For further information or if you need transport, please contact Caroline or email administration@elthampc.org.au

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 8:00pm
Thursday Night Growth Group is on this week.
From the comfort of your home.
Email administration@elthampc.org.au for further information.

Friday

1. Women's Friday Morning Bible Study Group
Women's Friday Morning Bible Study's final meetup will be on Friday 24th of November. The final meetup will be a time of prayer together with no study. Arrive at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start.

Please join us at the EPC hall. All women are so very welcome.

Contact Lyn or email administration@elthampc.org.au if you have any queries.

2. 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