November 5
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday,
This week, Rev Keith Bell will be preaching from Philippians 3:17 -21, 4:10 – 20
Reading: Philippians 3:17 -21, 4:10 – 20
Message: Supporting Gospel Ministry
Online Service Streaming Links are
HERE (YouTube) & HERE (EPC Webpage)
Next Week
Pastor Don Elliott will be back and preaching next week.
Spring Family Dinner
On the 18th of November join us for a fun evening with an expert meteorologist!
Arrive at 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start
RSVP by November 15th
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.
Church Carols Service
Please invite friends and family we hope to see you there!
Food Share
Your ongoing support of this need is much appreciated.
Any non-perishable goods are welcome.
Food Share also accepts monetary donations:
This can be done via bank transfer:
Account Name: Diamond Valley Foodshare Incorporated.
BSB: 633-000
Account Number: 129082780
If you have any enquiries, please speak to Judy or Lyn or email administration@elthampc.org.au
An update on the Christmas Boxes
100 boxes were delivered to Samaritan’s Purse. This year boxes are expected to go to Papua New Guinea, Ukraine, Burma and Fiji.
Please pray for all children who receive them.
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.
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.
Happening This Week
Monday
1. Young Adults
Young Adults will be on hiatus for the next two weeks. It will resume again on 13th November.
2. Monday Night Growth Group
Growth Group will take a break this week on Cup Eve, 6th November. It will resume next week. Speak to or message Robert or email administration@elthampc.org.au if you have any questions.
Tuesday
1. Hymns Singing Group
Hymn Singing will next take place on Tuesday, 14th November. Everyone is welcome to join us on that day 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 will next be held on Friday 10th of November. 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
