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| #acl All:read == Annual report for 2011 == Reports from groups are being posted here as they are received. <<BR>>Enquiries to DavidMorgan, Council Secretary [[#Adult Group | Adult Group]] <<BR>> [[#Asylum Seeker Support Group | Asylum Seeker Support Group]] <<BR>> [[#Badminton | Badminton]] <<BR>> [[#Book Club | Book Club]] <<BR>> [[#Broadcast Ministry | Broadcast Ministry]] <<BR>> [[#Careful Kitchen Crew | Careful Kitchen Crew]] <<BR>> [[#Church Council | Church Council]] <<BR>> [[#Club 2011 | Club 2011]] <<BR>> [[#Communications Committee | Communications Committee]] <<BR>> [[#Community Hub MG | Community Hub MG]] <<BR>> [[#Community Outreach Group | Community Outreach Group]] <<BR>> [[#Database team | Database team]] <<BR>> [[#Elders | Elders]] <<BR>> [[#Encounter Group (SG) | Encounter Group (SG)]] <<BR>> [[#Faith Development Missional Group | Faith Development Missional Group]] <<BR>> [[#Fete Committee | Fete Committee]] <<BR>> [[#FISH Gold | FISH Gold]] <<BR>> [[#FISH Orange | FISH Orange]] <<BR>> [[#FISH Red | FISH Red]] <<BR>> [[#FISH Yellow | FISH Yellow]] <<BR>> [[#Flowers Power | Flowers Power]] <<BR>> [[#Free Spirit | Free Spirit]] <<BR>> [[#GOMER | GOMER]] <<BR>> [[#GWUC Playgroups | GWUC Playgroups]] <<BR>> [[#Leisure Time | Leisure Time]] <<BR>> [[#Meditation Group (SG) | Meditation Group (SG)]] <<BR>> [[#Men's Fellowship | Men's Fellowship]] <<BR>> [[#Messages in Song (Adult Band) | Messages in Song (Adult Band)]] <<BR>> [[#MG Inclusive Community | MG Inclusive Community]] <<BR>> [[#Ministry to Seniors | Ministry to Seniors]] <<BR>> [[#Monday Young Adults | Monday Young Adults]] <<BR>> [[#Netball team | Netball team]] <<BR>> [[#Pastoral Team | Pastoral Team]] <<BR>> [[#Prayer Book | Prayer Book]] <<BR>> [[#Property | Property]] <<BR>> [[#Uniting Voices | Uniting Voices]] <<BR>> [[#Visitation Committee | Visitation Committee]] <<BR>> [[#Wednesday Young Adults | Wednesday Young Adults]] <<BR>> [[#Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee | Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee]] <<BR>> ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Adult Group)>>'''Adult Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LynMcDonald & PamMcDonald || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Fellowship || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Pat & Ross Vevers, Graeme Schober & Bobbie Rooks. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 64 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 45 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || First Friday of the month, 8pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || 50th year celebration (Meal at church).|| ||Great guest speakers.|| ||June roast dinner at church.|| ||Christmas function at Mulgrave Country Club.|| ||Leaders for 2012: Glenys & Leighton Collins, Lyn and Pam McDonald || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Ministry to Seniors)>>'''Ministry to Seniors'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AlisonClarkson || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To minister to senior members of GWUC in spiritual, pastoral, social and supportive ways, and to the wider community through links with retirement villages, hostels and nursing homes. || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Coordinator:AlisonClarkson|| ||Support group members:Lois Hosking, Evan Laidlaw, Graham Lockhart, Elwyn Pederson, John Pooley || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 60 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || Varies with activity || ||<|4:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Senior Services: 3 – 4 times per year: Sundays 2.30pm|| ||Information sessions at GWUC: 1 per year|| ||Afternoon tea group: 3rd Wednesday in month|| ||Devotions at up to 10 Hostels, etc Various, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church, Fellowship area, kitchen, Room 1, Noreen Rodgers’ home, Retirement villages, hostels, nursing homes. || ||<|24:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Spiritual:|| ||- Regular devotions at 6 aged care facilities|| ||- Occasional services at 4 retirement villages|| ||- Devotions led by 7 members and 5 pianists from GWUC|| ||- 1 Elder assists with monthly Communion at one facility|| ||- 4 Senior Services in April, July, October, December|| ||- Coordinator led 3 regular worship services|| ||- Coordinator assisted with 3 funerals for seniors|| ||Pastoral:|| ||- Contact maintained with seniors by telephone, visits to homes and hospitals and through fellowship groups at GWUC, eg. UCAF, Cooee, Club 2011|| ||Social:|| ||- Support of fellowship groups, Munch with a Bunch and other activities planned by Inclusive Community|| ||Support:|| ||- Referral to Suportive Care Link|| ||- Assistance with finding sources of community help, eg local Parkinsons Support Group|| ||Coordinator involvement:|| ||- Member of Ministry Team|| ||- Seniors’ Services|| ||- Elder|| ||- Member of Church Council|| ||- Representative on Port Phillip East Presbytery|| ||- Member of PPEP Pastor Task Group|| ||- Delegate to Synod of Victas|| ||- Attended National Ministers’ Conference in Adelaide || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Monday Young Adults)>>'''Monday Young Adults'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || KayeMorgan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Support, Study & Pastoral Care || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Helen Boucher & Dave Boucher, Alanee Hearnshaw || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 20 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12-18 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 8pm Monday Night || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Helen & Dave’s House || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || This group, shares life together & has come to rely on one another for support & often share personally.|| ||Again personal accomplishments of this group are outstanding...|| ||The first Monday of the month, the group has a documentary night || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Netball team)>>'''Netball team'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || NicoleBoyer || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To enjoy the fun and fitness of competitive netball. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Nicole Boyer (Manager/Secretary/Treasurer) || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 9 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 9 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Tuesday evenings || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Waverley Netball Centre, Jells Park. || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || We had a consistent season finishing in the top 4 and losing by a narrow margin in the first week of the finals. We were also fortunate not to have sustained any serious injuries, and therefore have 8 or 9 players at each match. Some players who were new to the team have made great improvement in their skills which is a wonderful achievement.|| ||The 2012 season is looking promising with a full team ready to go for the first round on 7th February. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -No, thank you. The team is fully financial and has full membership at this stage.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Pastoral Team)>>'''Pastoral Team'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To assist the ministry Team with pastoral situations that arise in the congregation; at times be the first point of contact with pastoral issues; meet monthly with the ministry team; undergo training in pastoral care; be commissioned for the role. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Convenor-Rev. Greg Fry || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 12 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1. || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || We met regularly with the Ministry Team and shared results of visits and pastoral concerns. The office contacted members of this team if the ministry team members were unavailable. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Prayer Book)>>'''Prayer Book'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || BeverlyMcGlead || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Inform everyone of the prayer requirements of our own members, as well as other people's needs. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Beverly McGlead || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Everyone || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Any time, Every day. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church Foyer || ||<|4:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || It is most encouraging that the church prayer book is read each Sunday at all services, with many times more than six people requiring prayer for various reasons.|| ||When required, personal prayer is provided at the Church, aged care facilities and the home of the person in need.|| ||In the past the prayer chain was useful, but having more people pray for others, and, because of this method, it is a greater comfort for all.|| ||All members of the church are thanked for their never ending and constant prayer. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Their ever constant prayer.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Property)>>'''Property'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|2:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To maintain, expand and care for the Property/s used by the Glen Waverley Uniting Church for the benefit of all of the congregation and act as a stewardship caretaker for those properties on behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia.|| ||To generate income from the property in a manner that is consistent with the UCA and GWUC philosophies. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chairperson: Warren Greenwood || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 12 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 1st Monday of every month – 7.45pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Where-ever allocated || ||<|8:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • 4 Adequately attended “Spring Cleans” that reduces the demands on Volunteer time.|| ||• Complete refurbishment of 19 Southdown Ave for new ministry team member. ($45,000)|| ||• Increased rentals, including the “Chinese Church” rental|| ||• Careful Kitchen Crew passing all Monash Council Food Safety inspections.|| ||• Lower than expected maintenance costs|| ||• Increased services charges (10%)|| ||• Retirement of Carmel Stork after 16 years service|| ||• Absence of leave for John Battison due to illness. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • Continued and ongoing support.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Uniting Voices)>>'''Uniting Voices'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || BarbHurst || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To enhance the worship life of the church through music and song || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Conductors: Elwyn Pederson and Barbara Hurst || ||Accompanists: Robert Fleming and Noela Bartlett || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 30 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 25 || ||<|2:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Rehearsals Thursday at 8pm|| ||Worship services weeks 1 and 3 at 11 || ||<|2:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church and or Room 1 for rehearsal. || ||Room 1 for Sunday morning warm-ups || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Combining the two choirs (The Choir and Deo Volente) has had a positive effect on the singers with more voices in all parts. While there have been some "cultural" issues, the group is now functioning well as a choir. The year culminated in a service of Lessons and Carols. The group sang at UnitingCare at Noble Park which was very enjoyable for both the choir and the residents. Uniting voices also sang at the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Church building. There was a combined choir for the anniversary service in June. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || The instruments that the choir need for accompaniment both in church and in Room 1, could be improved. The organ is obviously in need of some work. Would it be possible to get the piano in Room 4 tuned and swapped with the Roland that is currently in Room 1? Alternatively could the choir switch to Room 4 for rehearsals (not as good)?|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Visitation Committee)>>'''Visitation Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JanClear || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To maintain the lists of visitors and make changes as necessary. This list included pastoral support people within groups, telephone and email visitors and those who visit members of the congregation in their homes. We also arrange visitation workshops, as needed, in consultation with the Ministry Team || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Jan Clear & Jenny Vass Coordinators || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 2 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 2 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || No set meetings || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Two visitation workshops were held in 2011 and we plan to have more in 2012. The attendance, at these workshops, was small but those who attended found them worthwhile. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || It has been good to have assistance when we have needed to learn more about the database. It is good that we both have access rights now.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Wednesday Young Adults)>>'''Wednesday Young Adults'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AlaneeHearnshaw || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Support, Study & Pastoral Care || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Alanee Hearnshaw || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 18 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 7:30pm Wednesday Night || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Al & Joel’s House || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || The individual accomplishments of the group members are amazing, with volunteering, letters and numbers, scholarships, and overseas study placements. || ||The highlight is the community that is found in the group when they get there. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<<Anchor(Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee)>>'''Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JanClear || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To arrange visits to newcomers; to organise welcoming functions for newcomers; to prepare the welcoming table roster; to liaise with all congregations about new people who attend those services; to report to Pastoral Care Committee; to arrange transfers. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Jan Clear Convenor || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 5 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 3 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Once early each year. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || All meetings and functions held in private homes || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || It is great that we are looking for new people, at all services and inviting them to special functions. Newcomers who have attended our functions (Garden Picnic-February/March, Casserole Lunch-May/June, BBQ-October) have appreciated being given the opportunity to meet other new people and members of the congregation. They have been pleased to hear about groups within our congregation, that may interest them. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || It would be great if Church Council members attended one Newcomers’ function every year.|| This page is generated from a local database kept by DavidMorgan. Please request changes from [email protected] rather than editing this page. |
Annual report for 2011
Reports from groups are being posted here as they are received.
Enquiries to DavidMorgan, Council Secretary
Adult Group
Asylum Seeker Support Group
Badminton
Book Club
Broadcast Ministry
Careful Kitchen Crew
Church Council
Club 2011
Communications Committee
Community Hub MG
Community Outreach Group
Database team
Elders
Encounter Group (SG)
Faith Development Missional Group
Fete Committee
FISH Gold
FISH Orange
FISH Red
FISH Yellow
Flowers Power
Free Spirit
GOMER
GWUC Playgroups
Leisure Time
Meditation Group (SG)
Men's Fellowship
Messages in Song (Adult Band)
MG Inclusive Community
Ministry to Seniors
Monday Young Adults
Netball team
Pastoral Team
Prayer Book
Property
Uniting Voices
Visitation Committee
Wednesday Young Adults
Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee
Group |
Adult Group |
Contact |
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Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Fellowship |
Office bearers |
Pat & Ross Vevers, Graeme Schober & Bobbie Rooks. |
Membership numbers |
64 |
Attendance |
45 |
Meeting times & days |
First Friday of the month, 8pm |
Locations used by Group |
Church |
Highlights of the year |
50th year celebration (Meal at church). |
Great guest speakers. |
|
June roast dinner at church. |
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Christmas function at Mulgrave Country Club. |
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Leaders for 2012: Glenys & Leighton Collins, Lyn and Pam McDonald |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
- |
Group |
Ministry to Seniors |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To minister to senior members of GWUC in spiritual, pastoral, social and supportive ways, and to the wider community through links with retirement villages, hostels and nursing homes. |
Office bearers |
Coordinator:AlisonClarkson |
Support group members:Lois Hosking, Evan Laidlaw, Graham Lockhart, Elwyn Pederson, John Pooley |
|
Membership numbers |
60 |
Attendance |
Varies with activity |
Meeting times & days |
Senior Services: 3 – 4 times per year: Sundays 2.30pm |
Information sessions at GWUC: 1 per year |
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Afternoon tea group: 3rd Wednesday in month |
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Devotions at up to 10 Hostels, etc Various, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly. |
|
Locations used by Group |
Church, Fellowship area, kitchen, Room 1, Noreen Rodgers’ home, Retirement villages, hostels, nursing homes. |
Highlights of the year |
Spiritual: |
- Regular devotions at 6 aged care facilities |
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- Occasional services at 4 retirement villages |
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- Devotions led by 7 members and 5 pianists from GWUC |
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- 1 Elder assists with monthly Communion at one facility |
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- 4 Senior Services in April, July, October, December |
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- Coordinator led 3 regular worship services |
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- Coordinator assisted with 3 funerals for seniors |
|
Pastoral: |
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- Contact maintained with seniors by telephone, visits to homes and hospitals and through fellowship groups at GWUC, eg. UCAF, Cooee, Club 2011 |
|
Social: |
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- Support of fellowship groups, Munch with a Bunch and other activities planned by Inclusive Community |
|
Support: |
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- Referral to Suportive Care Link |
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- Assistance with finding sources of community help, eg local Parkinsons Support Group |
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Coordinator involvement: |
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- Member of Ministry Team |
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- Seniors’ Services |
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- Elder |
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- Member of Church Council |
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- Representative on Port Phillip East Presbytery |
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- Member of PPEP Pastor Task Group |
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- Delegate to Synod of Victas |
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- Attended National Ministers’ Conference in Adelaide |
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Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
|
Group |
Monday Young Adults |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Support, Study & Pastoral Care |
Office bearers |
Helen Boucher & Dave Boucher, Alanee Hearnshaw |
Membership numbers |
20 |
Attendance |
12-18 |
Meeting times & days |
8pm Monday Night |
Locations used by Group |
Helen & Dave’s House |
Highlights of the year |
This group, shares life together & has come to rely on one another for support & often share personally. |
Again personal accomplishments of this group are outstanding... |
|
The first Monday of the month, the group has a documentary night |
|
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
|
Group |
Netball team |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To enjoy the fun and fitness of competitive netball. |
Office bearers |
Nicole Boyer (Manager/Secretary/Treasurer) |
Membership numbers |
9 |
Attendance |
9 |
Meeting times & days |
Tuesday evenings |
Locations used by Group |
Waverley Netball Centre, Jells Park. |
Highlights of the year |
We had a consistent season finishing in the top 4 and losing by a narrow margin in the first week of the finals. We were also fortunate not to have sustained any serious injuries, and therefore have 8 or 9 players at each match. Some players who were new to the team have made great improvement in their skills which is a wonderful achievement. |
The 2012 season is looking promising with a full team ready to go for the first round on 7th February. |
|
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
-No, thank you. The team is fully financial and has full membership at this stage. |
Group |
Pastoral Team |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To assist the ministry Team with pastoral situations that arise in the congregation; at times be the first point of contact with pastoral issues; meet monthly with the ministry team; undergo training in pastoral care; be commissioned for the role. |
Office bearers |
Convenor-Rev. Greg Fry |
Membership numbers |
12 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm. |
Locations used by Group |
Room 1. |
Highlights of the year |
We met regularly with the Ministry Team and shared results of visits and pastoral concerns. The office contacted members of this team if the ministry team members were unavailable. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
|
Group |
Prayer Book |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Inform everyone of the prayer requirements of our own members, as well as other people's needs. |
Office bearers |
Beverly McGlead |
Membership numbers |
Everyone |
Attendance |
|
Meeting times & days |
Any time, Every day. |
Locations used by Group |
Church Foyer |
Highlights of the year |
It is most encouraging that the church prayer book is read each Sunday at all services, with many times more than six people requiring prayer for various reasons. |
When required, personal prayer is provided at the Church, aged care facilities and the home of the person in need. |
|
In the past the prayer chain was useful, but having more people pray for others, and, because of this method, it is a greater comfort for all. |
|
All members of the church are thanked for their never ending and constant prayer. |
|
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
Their ever constant prayer. |
Group |
Property |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To maintain, expand and care for the Property/s used by the Glen Waverley Uniting Church for the benefit of all of the congregation and act as a stewardship caretaker for those properties on behalf of the Uniting Church in Australia. |
To generate income from the property in a manner that is consistent with the UCA and GWUC philosophies. |
|
Office bearers |
Chairperson: Warren Greenwood |
Membership numbers |
12 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
1st Monday of every month – 7.45pm |
Locations used by Group |
Where-ever allocated |
Highlights of the year |
• 4 Adequately attended “Spring Cleans” that reduces the demands on Volunteer time. |
• Complete refurbishment of 19 Southdown Ave for new ministry team member. ($45,000) |
|
• Increased rentals, including the “Chinese Church” rental |
|
• Careful Kitchen Crew passing all Monash Council Food Safety inspections. |
|
• Lower than expected maintenance costs |
|
• Increased services charges (10%) |
|
• Retirement of Carmel Stork after 16 years service |
|
• Absence of leave for John Battison due to illness. |
|
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
• Continued and ongoing support. |
Group |
Uniting Voices |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To enhance the worship life of the church through music and song |
Office bearers |
Conductors: Elwyn Pederson and Barbara Hurst |
Accompanists: Robert Fleming and Noela Bartlett |
|
Membership numbers |
30 |
Attendance |
25 |
Meeting times & days |
Rehearsals Thursday at 8pm |
Worship services weeks 1 and 3 at 11 |
|
Locations used by Group |
Church and or Room 1 for rehearsal. |
Room 1 for Sunday morning warm-ups |
|
Highlights of the year |
Combining the two choirs (The Choir and Deo Volente) has had a positive effect on the singers with more voices in all parts. While there have been some "cultural" issues, the group is now functioning well as a choir. The year culminated in a service of Lessons and Carols. The group sang at UnitingCare at Noble Park which was very enjoyable for both the choir and the residents. Uniting voices also sang at the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Church building. There was a combined choir for the anniversary service in June. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
The instruments that the choir need for accompaniment both in church and in Room 1, could be improved. The organ is obviously in need of some work. Would it be possible to get the piano in Room 4 tuned and swapped with the Roland that is currently in Room 1? Alternatively could the choir switch to Room 4 for rehearsals (not as good)? |
Group |
Visitation Committee |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To maintain the lists of visitors and make changes as necessary. This list included pastoral support people within groups, telephone and email visitors and those who visit members of the congregation in their homes. We also arrange visitation workshops, as needed, in consultation with the Ministry Team |
Office bearers |
Jan Clear & Jenny Vass Coordinators |
Membership numbers |
2 |
Attendance |
2 |
Meeting times & days |
No set meetings |
Locations used by Group |
Homes |
Highlights of the year |
Two visitation workshops were held in 2011 and we plan to have more in 2012. The attendance, at these workshops, was small but those who attended found them worthwhile. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
It has been good to have assistance when we have needed to learn more about the database. It is good that we both have access rights now. |
Group |
Wednesday Young Adults |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
Support, Study & Pastoral Care |
Office bearers |
Alanee Hearnshaw |
Membership numbers |
18 |
Attendance |
12 |
Meeting times & days |
7:30pm Wednesday Night |
Locations used by Group |
Al & Joel’s House |
Highlights of the year |
The individual accomplishments of the group members are amazing, with volunteering, letters and numbers, scholarships, and overseas study placements. |
The highlight is the community that is found in the group when they get there. |
|
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
|
Group |
Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee |
Contact |
|
Purpose, Aims or Mission |
To arrange visits to newcomers; to organise welcoming functions for newcomers; to prepare the welcoming table roster; to liaise with all congregations about new people who attend those services; to report to Pastoral Care Committee; to arrange transfers. |
Office bearers |
Jan Clear Convenor |
Membership numbers |
5 |
Attendance |
3 |
Meeting times & days |
Once early each year. |
Locations used by Group |
All meetings and functions held in private homes |
Highlights of the year |
It is great that we are looking for new people, at all services and inviting them to special functions. Newcomers who have attended our functions (Garden Picnic-February/March, Casserole Lunch-May/June, BBQ-October) have appreciated being given the opportunity to meet other new people and members of the congregation. They have been pleased to hear about groups within our congregation, that may interest them. |
Any needs with which Church Council can assist |
It would be great if Church Council members attended one Newcomers’ function every year. |
This page is generated from a local database kept by DavidMorgan. Please request changes from [email protected] rather than editing this page.