November 26
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday,
This week, Pastor Don Elliott will be preaching from Psalm 88
Bible Reading: Psalm 88
Message: Sad and Lonesome Blues
Online Service Streaming Links are
HERE (YouTube) & HERE (EPC Webpage)
Gospel Partners visiting this Sunday
There will be a special presentation from some of our Gospel Partners during the service. Having our Gospel Partners visit us is a great way for us to connect with them at a personal level and to be more focused in how we can pray for them as a family and for their ministry.
Next week
Pastor Don Elliott will be preaching from Psalm 87 (with Isaiah 55:1-4)
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Service
Thank you to everyone for your prompt responses to the survey regarding the time of the Christmas Eve service. The overwhelming vote was to keep the Sunday Service at 10:00am.
Therefore, please note that Sunday, December 24, the service, will be at 10:00am and that there will be no service on Christmas Day. The Sunday service will be a normal length service but with a Christmas Focus. Please think about inviting family and friends to this service or the Carols event on the 16th, or both!
Food Share
Thank you for sharing in this project either with non-perishable items or monetary donations.
As Christmas is generally a happy time for families, it would be great to donate some Christmas type items to our “Box”, to share with those who are in need of a little encouragement.
This includes things like mince pies, chocolates, Christmas biscuits, etc.
Our last collection date for items for the box is 17th December.
We will re-commence in February 2024.
With thanks
Lyn and Judy.
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.
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. Craft Group Break
After a successful year, Craft Group had its annual breakup lunch on Friday. We look forward to resuming next year.
Electronic Giving Details
Bank Name: Westpac
Account Name: Eltham Presbyterian Church
BSB: 033-058
Account Number:380596
