#acl All:read Link to reports for [[AnnualReport2013|2013]], [[AnnualReport2012|2012]], [[AnnualReport2010|2010]], [[AnnualReport2009|2009]], == Annual report for 2011 == Reports from groups are here. <
>Enquiries to DavidMorgan, Council Secretary [[#Adult Group | Adult Group]] <
> [[#Asylum Seeker Support Group | Asylum Seeker Support Group]] <
> [[#Badminton | Badminton]] <
> [[#Book Club | Book Club]] <
> [[#Broadcast Ministry | Broadcast Ministry]] <
> [[#Careful Kitchen Crew | Careful Kitchen Crew]] <
> [[#Church Council | Church Council]] <
> [[#Club 2011 | Club 2011]] <
> [[#Communications Committee | Communications Committee]] <
> [[#Community Hub MG | Community Hub MG]] <
> [[#Community Outreach Group | Community Outreach Group]] <
> [[#Database team | Database team]] <
> [[#Elders | Elders]] <
> [[#Encounter Group (SG) | Encounter Group (SG)]] <
> [[#Faith Development Missional Group | Faith Development Missional Group]] <
> [[#Fete Committee | Fete Committee]] <
> [[#FISH Gold | FISH Gold]] <
> [[#FISH Orange | FISH Orange]] <
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> [[#Flowers Power | Flowers Power]] <
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> [[#GWUC Playgroups | GWUC Playgroups]] <
> [[#Leisure Time | Leisure Time]] <
> [[#Meditation Group (SG) | Meditation Group (SG)]] <
> [[#Men's Fellowship | Men's Fellowship]] <
> [[#Messages in Song (Adult Band) | Messages in Song (Adult Band)]] <
> [[#MG Inclusive Community | MG Inclusive Community]] <
> [[#Ministry to Seniors | Ministry to Seniors]] <
> [[#Monday Young Adults | Monday Young Adults]] <
> [[#Netball team | Netball team]] <
> [[#Pastoral Team | Pastoral Team]] <
> [[#Prayer Book | Prayer Book]] <
> [[#Property | Property]] <
> [[#Uniting Voices | Uniting Voices]] <
> [[#Visitation Committee | Visitation Committee]] <
> [[#Wednesday Young Adults | Wednesday Young Adults]] <
> [[#Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee | Welcoming / Newcomers' Committee]] <
> [[#Welfare Committee | Welfare Committee]] <
> [[#Working with Children Check | Working with Children Check]] <
> [[#Youth Council | Youth Council]] <
> [[#Youth Group | Youth Group]] <
> ||<20%:> ~-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: GlenysCollins & LeightonCollins, LynMcDonald and PamMcDonald || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Asylum Seeker Support Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || RobinPope || ||<|2:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || 1. To provide support for asylum seekers in our community, through Hotham Mission ASP (via the Outer Eastern Asylum Seeker Support Network) and the Dandenong Asylum Seekers Centre|| ||2. To keep the GWUC congregation informed about asylum seeker issues || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Convenor: Robin Pope|| ||Deputy: Bobbie Rooks || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 7 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 5 || ||<|2:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || GWUC group meets irregularly, as deemed necessary|| ||OEASSN meets every 6 weeks || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes of members || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || 1. In June, group members and others from GWUC assisted in delivering envelopes and door-knocking in Whitehorse municipality for their Community Chest Appeal, resulting in a share of the appeal totalling $8324, directed towards providing accommodation for asylum seekers (the highest allocation received by OEASSN from this source so far).|| ||2. An application for a share of the proceeds from the GWUC 2011 fete provided a further $2500+ to provide emergency accommodation for asylum seekers awaiting housing by Hotham Mission ASP.|| ||3. Through the boxes in the church foyer, in 2011 the group has continued to collect and deliver: over 125 items of food, 57 of household linen, 49 toiletries and nearly 700 items of clothing donated by the GWUC congregation.|| ||4. In response to an appeal by Hotham Mission ASP (notified in the church bulletin) for donations towards Christmas gifts for their clients, over $400 worth of store vouchers and cinema tickets were forwarded to Hotham Mission ASP.|| ||5. Inserts in the monthly and weekly bulletins have kept the congregation informed, and in addition Robin addressed the Men’s Fellowship in May 2011, bringing them up-to-date with current issues regarding asylum seekers. (NewView will be a future means for the continuing debate.) || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Badminton'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || IanMcMillan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Promote health and feloowship through badminton with members of the congregation and the community. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || IanMcMillan, OnnChin, LynneBoyer. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 14 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 6 Monday and 6 Thursday || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Mondays 8-10pm and Thursdays 8-10pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church hall || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Through the church website, community members have come along to play. || ||Assisted with the Fete and the International Dinner. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || NIL|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Book Club'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || DonReid & BevReid || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Select, read and discuss books. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Don Reid & Bev Reid. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 15 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 15 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || First Wednesday of each month at 8pm. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Members’ homes || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Celebrated our 25th year of operating. || ||We lost Mary Ward from our membership of 25 years. She made a significant contribution to the club, along with her husband Graham. Graham left recently.|| ||We now have two vacancies and welcome enquiries. || ||<|3:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Club is self supporting.|| ||Require assistance with book stall at fete.|| ||Would appreciate advertising of vacancies.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Broadcast Ministry'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To provide a broadcast of selected worship services to selected locations and record and create DVD for distribution to GWUC members and other interested parties. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || None || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 6 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Ad hoc as required || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes || ||<|6:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Beeac Broadcasts each month|| ||• The preparation of DVD’s for Beeac and Boort|| ||• The continued interest in DVD’s from GWUC services and special events.|| ||• The youth beginning to use the facilities for recording evening worship.|| ||• Negative note: The theft of the Laptop, screen and one of 3 cameras in November – UVA Insurances have paid full replacement value less $500 excess. This will be used, in conjunction with remaining amounts of Synod project funds to upgrade the facilities for future growth.|| ||• We are looking to expand the service recordings in 2012 to 11.00am worship and with the upgrade of the GWUC computer facilities and web site, provide Blog options so people can select from a number of recent services instead of just the last. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None at this stage.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Careful Kitchen Crew'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || KelliBenjamin || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To ensure GWUC's registration as a food premises is renewed annually by Monash City Council in order that GWUC can continue to undertake the many and varied food-related activities which are such a central part of our fellowship and service. || ||<|11:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Supervisor: Yan Emms (Monash City Council liaison)|| ||Coordinator: Kelli Benjamin (Uthies)|| ||Secretary: TBA|| ||Training: Kelli Benjamin || ||Members: Margaret Fraser (Leisure Time)|| || Deb Graham (Young Families)|| || Lois Hosking (Seniors/Hub/UCAF)|| || Nicole Boyer (Youth)|| || Sarah Lorimer (Youth)|| || Susan Stringer (Special Events)|| || Doug Newberry (Men) || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 10 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 6-8 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Quarterly on the third Monday of the month || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1 or Room 2 & kitchen || ||<|10:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || CKC liaises with Monash City Council Environmental Health Officers regarding kitchen use and undertakes food handling compliance. This includes quarterly meetings, kitchen rosters, review and upgrading of our Food Safety Program, maintenance of records, being present at formal inspections of our premises and seeking advice as needed. || ||At the end of 2011/beginning of 2012 we welcomed three new members (Doug, Nicole and Sarah) into the CKC. We also bade farewell to Bronwyn Lowe and Cynthia Chin and thank them for their contribution to CKC. In 2012, Kelli will takeover the role of Coordinator and Mike will represent Property Committee in CKC. || ||In September 2011, Kelli Benjamin conducted informal food safety training for interested members of the congregation. This was well received and forms part of the commitment to ongoing training as part of the Food Safety Program’s goals.|| ||October saw the successful compliance to our FSP by all those involved in food handling at the annual fete. Though the fete was not visited by a council Food Safety Inspector, our own coordinators and contributors did a superb job of following all food safety guidelines. CKC representatives monitored and advised food handlers during the fete and completed food safety records for submission to Monash City Council after the event. All groups are reminded that:|| ||1. when planning any church event involving the preparation or serving of food, someone must be responsible for compliance with food safety standards and the Kitchen Instructions (mounted on the kitchen wall). A single event checklist is provided to assist with this.|| ||2. they should advise CKC of changes to their food-related activities so that we can review and adapt our Food Safety program and procedures as necessary.|| ||3. when in doubt refer to our Food Safety Program (copy placed in the kitchen) or contact your CKC member.|| ||4. we appreciate your efforts in maintaining good food safety standards. It is important to all of us.|| ||On 7th December 2011Monash City Council conducted the annual food safety inspection of our premises. The Church not only passed the inspection with a score of 99% but received a 5 star ‘Golden Plate Award’ for its exemplary compliance to the Food Safety Program.|| ||GWUC’s food-related activities, both on and off-site, continue to expand and change. Our approved Food Safety Program must remain current and sufficient to demonstrate good practice. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Church Council to assist CKC to reinforce the need for all groups who use the kitchen to nominate a representative who will be responsible for food safety planning for their own functions and who will liaise with the CKC.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Church Council'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JohnHurst || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || The Church Council shall give priority in its life to building up the Congregation in faith and love, sustaining members in hope, and leading the Congregation to a fuller participation in Christ’s mission in the world.(from UCA Constitution) || ||<|4:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chair: John Hurst|| ||Deputy Chair: Dean Mann|| ||Secretary: David Morgan|| ||Deputy Secretary: Lynne Boyer || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 26 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 16 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Third Wednesday of each month. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1. || ||<|10:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || For more comprehensive list, see the wiki page CouncilAnnualReport2011. Group names in parentheses refer to other group annual reports|| ||Council – some membership changes: Beverly McGlead stood down as Deputy Chair, replaced by Dean Mann|| ||Growing Generous Givers: mini campaign held during October (Finance)|| ||Ministry Team: Ineke Gyles retired (Jan), Rosemary Carter arrived (Feb); Debbie Davey stood down as Children and Families, suppy by Belinda Clear (Ministry)|| ||Worship: experiment with new creative worship at 9:30 has proved worthwhile and is to be continued (Faith Development)|| ||Communications: continue with a number of new innovations (Communications)|| ||Property: leasing to Box Hill Chinese Christian Church commenced (Property)|| ||On The Way Together: under review|| ||Office: Wendy Wyatt completed her contract, replaced by Heather Hon under a new position description.|| ||Database: audit has been completed. Operational, and now used to support a variety of church information management functions. We have 887 confirmed members on the roll. (Database) || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Club 2011'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JoyGray || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Fellowship luncheon for people living alone || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Joy Gray leader. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 24 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 10-18 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || First Sunday of each month at 12:30. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Fellowship area || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || An increase in Ladies attending luncheons despite the loss of several long time members through illness and death. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || I would appreciate a permanent notice of luncheon to be placed in Notices on last Sunday each month.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Communications Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LesleyArmstrong || ||<|12:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || The Glen Waverley Uniting Church Council has established a Communications Committee with the following responsibilities:|| ||1. to oversee and coordinate all communications across the congregation ensuring that they are done in a timely and inclusive manner; || ||2. to introduce new methods of communication as appropriate; || ||3. to facilitate the production of a church magazine (currently called NewView) in a variety of formats (to bring the congregation together through the use of information and entertainment); || ||4. to ensure that all church communications are clear, appropriate and that no bias or offensive content is present; || ||5. to continue to develop our online and web presence as an outreach activity; || ||6. to maintain all brochures and promotional material used by GWUC; || ||7. to seek to make best use of community material to publicise events and activities at GWUC; || ||8. to liaise with Property Committee and make use of, and manage, any external signage; || ||9. to take advantage of free promotional media wherever possible (i.e. Real Estate boards); || ||10. to publicise and communicate Presbytery and Synod activities and events; and || ||11. to encourage, support and assist all forms of communications in GWUC. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Lesley Armstrong and John Snare : Joint Coordinators || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 11 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 7 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Monthly or bimonthly for two hours || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church Building - Room 2 || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Introduction of a monthly bulletin to complement the weekly bulletin.|| ||Revised weekly bulletin that has all essential material concentrated onto four A5 pages.|| ||Improved Communications from Church Office (noticeboards outside the Office – Information emails sent etc)|| ||Approval of a graphical design that can be used to provide consistency across all printed materials.|| ||Re-establishment of NewView. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Outside notice board facing Kingsway requires replacement. Ideas are provided in the report to Church Council from the Communications Committee in December 2011.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Community Hub MG'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JudithGreenwood || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To connect with people in the community who come in to the church, and also people in our congregation, by being welcoming and offering hospitality || ||<|3:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Judith Greenwood – Coordinator|| ||Committee – Laurel Muir, Judy Fry|| ||Greg Fry, Rosemary Carter || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Volunteers - 46 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 25+ || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || As and when required || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Foyer and fellowship area (The Hub) || ||<|10:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Special morning teas at The Hub eg. Cancer Council Morning Tea, Muffin Morning, Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea, Seniors’ Morning Tea|| ||• Children dressing up in nativity dress ups|| ||• The man who loves our biscuits still coming most weeks|| ||• The lady who lives on her own nearby still calling in every now and then|| ||• Other people who come in because they see our sign outside|| ||• Morning teas for Munch With A Bunch || ||• People from our church getting to know others who attend a different time service|| ||• Continuation of our relationship with the staff at The Body Shop at The Glen and their participation in some of our special morning teas|| ||• Working together with playgroup at different times|| ||• Having the feeling that The Hub is a large family that includes not only The Hub volunteers, the Ministry Team, and people from our church who visit The Hub, but also the people who come to The Hub from our community. It’s having a sense of belonging. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Continued support, prayer and participation.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Community Outreach Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LynMcDonald || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To support, encourage, and help facilitate outreach projects (if desired) rather than “creating” Projects || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || LynMcDonald, Co-ordinator|| ||BarbaraKrieger, Secretary || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 10 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 7-8 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 1st Thursday of Month (except January, July, Oct, & December), 8:00pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Homes of group members || ||<|16:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Congregation Outreach Project (COP) Applications requested $40,600 with $24,793 being finally allocated to eight Projects. The Selection and distribution process was managed again by the Group|| ||• Feedback from some of the 2010 COP Projects good, ie Ermera and Baguia (East Timor), Frontier Services, Cheryl Ems, and Kenya Outreach group|| ||• Playgroups continue with strength of numbers and applications. Many overseas family find GWUC Playgroups on the wiki. A few?? of the families are joining in other activities of the Church.|| ||• Habitat for Humanity “Brush with Kindness” Bushfire Response has received some people support for most months activities.|| ||• Support to the flooded town of Charlton has included donations of household goods, food and $5,000+ as well as visits from by GWUC members.|| ||• Outreach Sunday 31 July 2011, Love thy 7 Billion Neighbours, was a combined service led and arranged by Alanee Hearnshaw and Amé Pocklington, included an “interview with Kaye and Rose Morgan on their Habitat home building in Bali North, and a video Clip from Pastor John Russel acknowledging GWUC’s assistance to Charlton. The Service was followed by a Hi Tea for Habitat provided and arranged by six of the young women.|| ||• In addition to the above specific Projects, Outreach Group has supported and encouraged many other Outreach activities including:|| || * Clean Up Australia Day|| || * Operation Christmas Child|| || * Kids Hope|| || * Bec Weterings in the Kimberly’s, and Laura Morgan in Maningrida (Arnhem Land)|| || * Asylum Seekers|| || * Christmas Alight|| || * Chairs and Tanks for Timor|| ||• Outreach Group spend substantial time in publicising outreach projects via the weekly and monthly Bulletins, Noticeboard, Newview, public speaking and announcements.|| ||• The Group provides their Agenda, Minutes of Meeting and Reports to Church Council on the wiki. || ||<|3:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • Be aware of the Group’s activities, Communicate with the Group, and support the activities.|| ||* Carry out review of the operation of the Group (probably in conjunction with reviewing all Missional Groups|| ||* Find a new Group coordinator || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Database team'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || WarrenGreenwood || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To establish, maintain and manage the database that records the rolls to meet the requirements of GWUC || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || None || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 8 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || As required || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Ad hoc as required. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Ad hoc as required. || ||<|6:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Establishment of a database protocol and associated rules and processes (ongoing)|| ||• Complete update of the entire database, including information correction and contact with as many GWUC families as possible.|| ||• Improved communication opportunities|| ||• Improved data accuracy|| ||• Automated email processes|| ||More to be done – but a great start. || ||<|3:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • A willingness to support the task and the aims of the group|| ||• A commitment to communicating with our congregation better|| ||• Support and funding to maintain the system in a professional manner.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Elders'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || RossMackinnon || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Spiritual leadership || ||<|4:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Ross Mackinnon, Convenor|| ||Belinda Clear, Deputy Convenor|| ||John Hurst, Meeting note taker|| ||Elwyn Pederson & Belinda Clear – Roster organisers || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 40 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 26 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Second Wednesdayeach month except January. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1 at the Church || ||<|7:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || 1. Death of Brian Clarkson, a highly respected and long-serving Elder who made a great contribution to the life of the congregation over many years, especially his advocacy and encouragement of the youth. || ||2. Election of new Elders – Margaret Fraser, Gail Irvine and Michael Patterson. || ||3. Contribution of Elders to worship, especially leading the Prayers for Others, assisting at Baptisms and Communion and leading 8.00am and 4.30 services.|| ||4. Active participation of Elders in the Four Missional Groups and the Pastoral Team.|| ||5. Increased number of Elders on Church Council.|| ||6. Concentration at meetings on learning about our faith. The input by Elders and the Ministers to these sessions is much appreciated. || ||7. Organisation and running the Plant Stall at the Annual Fete. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Encounter Group (SG)'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LoisHosking || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Fellowship & Personal enrichment || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Lois Hosking convenor || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 6 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 4-6 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month at 8pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Private home || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Lots of interesting discussions.|| ||Sharing of books we have read. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Faith Development Missional Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || ColinKing || ||<|2:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || The group decided to adopt the new title of “Faith Development Missional Group”. It was felt that this reflected the main purpose of the group in the pursuit of opportunities for members to develop and strengthen their faith.|| ||Increase focus on faith development….Look objectively at study programs, considering subject matter, length of study, perhaps conducting an audit of existing groups…. Explore the development of spiritual practices…. Development of resources for people of different levels of faith development…. Utilise NewView to encourage the reading of new material, all the way emphasizing the importance of discussion…. Make use of the web site to publicize TV programs, DVD’s, books and on line material. Have kid friendly stuff on the web site as well…. Hold a conference or thematic seminar…. Publicize the speakers on at seven o’clock and advertise the ability to watch these services on the web…. Make connections to interfaith celebrations. || ||<|2:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Convenor – Colin King|| ||Recorder - Belinda Clear || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 16 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || First Thursday, February to December || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Members' homes. || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Much time was taken up with discussion of worship matters, especially the new 9.30 format, though all services come under our consideration. A review of services was contemplated, but, as a review of all services was carried out two years ago, it was felt that only a review of 9.30 was needed. A sub group was been appointed to establish a timeline for this action and to formulate questions that might be addressed. A timeline was set, running from August to November, a survey was designed by Rosemary and Belinda, the data from this survey was analyzed and the results conveyed to Church Council.|| ||It was decided that the services on fifth Sunday would each be run by a Missional Group. The Faith development Group ran a combined service and workshop on 29th May. The study workshop ran in conjunction with the 10 am service including breakfast. The workshop coordinator was Phillip Hughs and the guest preacher was Gil Cann. We felt this was a successful event and worth following up with something similar next year. The theme of the connection between faith, discipleship and life, was in keeping with this groups purpose. Presenters Gill Cann and Philip Hughes gave us good value. Reasonable numbers attended with a spread of age groups and services represented. We would in future, however, seek ways of increasing attendance even further|| ||We see study groups giving our community the opportunity to express, share and develop their faith journey. Follow up programs are of value, eg; those who attended the Alpha course are still meeting to carry on from that program, this is to be encouraged. Various study groups are running through the year as well as special events such as Lenten and Advent opportunities. Lenten study was based on small groups, with attendance from most church groups. The content was excellent, with DVD and notes based on “The Divine Conspiracy” by Professor Dallas Willard, calling us to a deeper and more authentic faith. The program was well received and it stimulated engaging discussion. The study book, “The Uncluttered Heart” by Beth Richardson, was recommended for informal advent reflection.|| ||Themes for future studies: Need a variety of different studies that could be done. There are some good Lenten material from Mediacom that we could use. We would consider running studies at any time, need to seek feedback on what is required and to advertise study programs more effectively. We would look at producing a brochure that talks about what is available and encourage people to join existing groups or start up new ones.|| ||Meetings were held regularly and were quite well attended. We have representation from most of the Sunday services. Considerable time was devoted to worship matters, as we had to work through the change of format and time change for the 9.30 service. This included the review and designing the survey that was part of that process. The members expressed the desire to give more time to the area of faith development. This presents exciting opportunities in areas such as expressing and discussing differing views of faith and theology, the value of literature, poetry, art and music, attending seminars and workshops within and outside GWUC. We look forward to an exciting year of growth and discovery. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Continuing prayers and encouragement.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Fete Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || YanEmms || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Organise and set up the infrastructure to facilitate an annual fete for raising funds to support outside groups and individuals involved in helping their community. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || n.a. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 5 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 2-4 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || As required, pre and post fete. Usually monthly between June to October. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || In home of committee member || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || -The willingness of our church community to participate in the preparation prior to the fete. The joy they express during the fete and the fellowship that we share when cleaning up after the event.|| ||-The continual goodwill we receive from our neighbours as they donate their pre loved goods and the great crowds that attend our fete.|| ||-The dedicated stall coordinators that give of themselves so generously each year, thereby making the tasks of the fete committee so much easier. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Encourage 1 or 2retired person to join the fete committee so that we can share our tasks more equitably.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''FISH Gold'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || SueMorgan & DavidMorgan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Sharing fellowship in each others' homes || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Convenors: Sue Morgan & Yan Emms || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 16 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 12 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Sunday lunch about 6 times per year || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Members' homes || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Organising the Book Sale in March. This raised money for the church funds, and enabled the group to work together on a task. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''FISH Orange'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AnnetteWojak & MartinWojak || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || An environment in which to foster fellowship and support between group members, and to promote belonging and involvement in the wider community of the church. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Group Contact: Annette Wojak || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 30 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 15 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Sunday lunch or afternoon tea 4 or 5 times per year on dates determined by group members || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Members homes and local parks || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Relaxing and sharing with food in homes and the park, sharing in the growth of our children, and a particular highlight of sharing in the journey of members in mission work overseas. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''FISH Red'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LynneBoyer || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Meet together, Keep in touch, support each other || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Lynne Boyer group leader || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Did not meet in 2011 || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || The group chat at church, sit together at functions like trivia, Chinese banquet etc but have not met formally. Some of the group rarely attend church at GWUC now but I still keep in touch with them. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Nil|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''FISH Yellow'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || IanMcMillan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Meet for fellowship and provide pastoral care to each other. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || IanMcMillan & AnneMcMillan Coordinators || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 17 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 14 to 17 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Approcimately every 5-6 weeks, usually a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Usually members' homes. || ||<|4:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Celebrated one milestone birthday.|| ||Weekend at Cape Paterson and attending the Wonthaggi theatrical production of “Cabaret”. Also worshipped with Wonthaggi UC.|| ||Attending the Cheltenham Light Opera Company production of “Aspects of Love”|| ||Tenpin bowling and restaurant night. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || NIL|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Flowers Power'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || MargaretFrecker || ||<|2:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To arrange flowers that beautify the worship centre through each week, and that enhance worship, wedding and funeral services. || ||“May God grant that our hearts, our eyes and our hands receive His inspiration, enabling us to glorify His house with the beauty of leaves and blossoms which He has created” || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Margaret Frecker, Convenor || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Currently 19 female chuch members || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || One volunteer on duty each week || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Rarely || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church kitchen for preparation, usually for three hours on Friday or Saturday. || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Many members of our church family comment on the flowers in our worship centre and feel personally involved through the “Thoughtful Flowers” program, and the weekly pastoral notice in the Bulletin.|| ||This year we farewelled one dedicated member of the group who is unable to continue. || ||<|4:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Funds for flowers are supplied by members who support the “Thoughtful Flowers” program (34 weeks in 2011), and by the families involved in weddings and funerals.|| ||If the flowers are ‘not funded’ the arranger may claim up to $30 from church funds.|| ||Some arrangers make no claim; most ladies use some flowers from private gardens.|| ||All give their skill without charge, and about eight hours of their time to arrange and tend the flowers during the week about three times each year. Funerals, and sometimes weddings, require fresh arrangements during a working week: funerals are unplanned! Storage space in the kitchen is needed for floral equipment.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Free Spirit'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JohnSnare || ||<|4:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Music can warm the soul and bring us closer to the Lord!|| ||Free Spirit is a group of people who aim to enrich worship through music - and sometimes have some fun with other types of music as well. Free Spirit is regularly part of the worship at the Glen Waverley Uniting Church, but also likes to be part of other congregations from time to time. Often in life it is the single star performer that attracts attention. Free Spirit shows that this is not always the case and that what a group can do working together is much better than just the sum of the parts (in our case only possible with the talent, dedication and love of music of Deb Leigh, our Musical Director).|| ||Free Spirit is self-funding; each member contributes $1 per week and this is used to buy music.|| ||Free Spirit operates under a privacy policy in accordance with GWUC guidelines. || ||<|13:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Music director: Deb Leigh || ||Assistant music director: Philippa Hillman|| ||Music selection and purchase: Deb Leigh & Alan Cook|| ||Liaison with ministerial team: Vida Foo|| ||Librarians: Maria Gillies & Robin Pope|| ||Music borrowing: Lise Hales|| ||Calendar/schedule: Geoff Willis|| ||Roll Robin Pope|| ||Scarves and ties: Marj Snare|| ||Prayer and care: Marj Snare|| ||Treasurer: John Snare|| ||Historian John Snare|| ||Supper roster Max Thomson || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 27 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 23 || ||<|3:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Practice weekly on Wednesday evenings.|| ||Singing at worship or other events in both GWUC and elsewhere twice a month, including GWUC worship on the second Sunday of each month (except January) alternating between 9:30am and 11:00am services.|| ||Locations used by Group: || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Practice is usually in the home of Russell Lang, and usually in the Church the week before an occasion when Free Spirit sings. || ||<|6:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || 1. Regular contributions of music to worship in Glen Waverley and beyond.|| ||2. Participation in Anzac Day remembrance at Cumberland View retirement village in April.|| ||3. Organised and sang in this year’s Waverley district ecumenical choral service in May.|| ||4. Participation in the combined choir for the GWUC anniversary in June.|| ||5. Fundraising for GWUC with a concert in September. ($2050 raised.)|| ||6. Participation in a service focusing on dogs as companions at Dingley Uniting Church in November. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''GOMER'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || DavidMorgan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || A group for men (originally newly-retired) to enjoy simple weekly fellowship over coffee in an unstructured atmosphere, as and when they are able. Keener members also do a collective walk before coffee. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Membership Secretary: David Morgan || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 25 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 15 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Mondays at 10am. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Madeline’s Restaurant, Jells Park || ||<|5:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Several special birthdays - celebrated with food as well as coffee;|| ||Occasional ‘drop-in’ visits by old friends from local/overseas places; Special dispensation given for Rosemary to visit.|| ||A new weekly record attendance was created – 19.|| ||Lots of sharing of knowledge & wisdom.|| ||Training the waitress to take the orders sequentially around the table. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''GWUC Playgroups'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || KayeMackinnon || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To participate in the Outreach Mission of the Church by facilitating playgroups which aim to provide a welcoming, supportive, happy and safe community for mothers (or other carers) and their young children. || ||<|5:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Support team:|| ||Helen Boucher, Kimberly Easton, Pam Graham, Joy Jackson, Kaye Mackinnon(coordinator), Bev Richardson|| ||Assistants:|| ||Gael O’Brien, Nancy Burns 2, Judith Mance, Joy Wahner, Angel Shea|| ||(all the above are GWUC members) . || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Total families: 47 Total children: 64 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || Children: 14 – 18 Mothers/carers: 10 – 12 Total participants each day: 24 - 30 || ||<|2:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday|| ||10 am – 12 noon || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Rooms 2 & 3 and playground. || ||<|12:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || o We have full (in fact over) enrolment in all three groups, and a substantial waiting list|| ||o In each group we have established a shared morning tea time, age appropriate art and craft activities and nursery rhyme singing time in every session|| ||o Close cooperation with The Hub has been very beneficial|| ||o Continued encouragement and practical support from the Outreach Missional Group and the Property Committee has been appreciated|| ||o There has been ever increasing cultural diversity of playgroup membership. We now have about 10 South Korean families as we as families from India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, China, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia|| ||o There has been interest from playgroup mothers in the activities of GWUC, particularly 4.30 Family Worship|| ||o Support and visits from the Ministry Team have been appreciated|| ||o Grace is sung before morning tea at each session|| ||o Birthdays have been celebrated with food from diverse cultures!|| ||o Christmas parties with visits from 3 GWUC gentlemen as Santas were a great success|| ||o Many mothers are very recently arrived in Australia without extended family or friends and have no support or company except their husbands.|| ||o Enrolments come by word of mouth, through The Hub and the majority, via the GWUC website. A number of families enquire for places before even arriving in Australia! || ||<|3:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • A comment: with about 60 - 70 of us using room 3 each week, despite our care, Room 3 is suffering wear and tear and looking very shabby.|| ||• Playgroups appreciate being acknowledged as an intentional and significant part of GWUC’s mission to the wider Glen Waverley Community.|| ||• Note: Playgroups continue to be financially self supporting.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Leisure Time'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || MargaretFraser || ||<|5:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Leisure Time is an outreach program of GWUC. It serves the aged and lonely members of the wider community in an inclusive and caring way.|| ||Leisure Time aims to:|| ||o Enable those in its care to develop positive relationships with each other and their community;|| ||o Deliver high quality services which promote human dignity;|| ||o Liaise and cooperate with other community service agencies in developing accessible and relevant services. || ||<|8:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Coordinator: Margaret Fraser|| ||Secretary: Pam McDonald|| ||Treasurer & Outings Coord: Cliff Baker|| ||Other committee members: || ||Elwyn Pederson (Roster Sec.), Barbara Craig (Outings), Ross & Pat Vevers (Outings), Laurel Muir (Kitchen Coord.), Jeanette Coutts (gen. Committee), Nancy Burns (gen. Committee), Alison Clarkson & Bev Richardson (Church Council reps.)|| ||Non-committee office bearers:|| ||Bobbie Rooks (transport coordinator)|| ||Jane Adams (Police Check administrator) || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Finished the year with 21 guests and 64 volunteers (mostly on monthly roster) || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || Attendance is 17-20 guests plus rostered volunteers (3-4 hosts, 3 kitchen helpers and 4 drivers) || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Every Monday, except public holidays and Christmas holidays, 10.30am-2pm || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Fellowship area, kitchen and Room 1. || ||<|13:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Continuing and growing positive relationships with and between guests. Many say it is the highlight of their week. Volunteers value the fellowship too.|| ||• We have organised 5 outings this year: || ||o Sand Sculptures at Frankston|| ||o Seeing Eye Dog Training Centre at Kensington|| ||o Movie and lunch at Pinewood Cinema|| ||o Smorgasbord lunch at Village Green Hotel|| ||o Werribee Open Range Zoo.|| ||• Wide variety of activities, such as speakers, craft, demonstrations, artists, music|| ||• Beautiful nutritious meals provided by our volunteers|| ||• Promotion of Leisure Time widely in the local community, and with other aged support agencies, including participation at the Monash Seniors Expo in October and the Monash Interagency Network (local aged care agencies). || ||• There is a constant attrition rate in a group of this age group, but with assistance of local agencies, we have welcomed 6 new guests during the year. This has enabled us to maintain our guest list at approx 22, which is the limit we can safely cater for. Maintaining the guest list at this level is a constant challenge, and we do rely on our positive reputation with local agencies to connect with seniors who would benefit from attending Leisure Time.|| ||• Christmas break-up party is a special event on our calendar and for many guests, this is the only Christmas party they attend.|| ||• Members of the committee who lead with enthusiasm and great commitment. || ||<|6:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || • Encourage links between Leisure Time and other church groups.|| ||• Raise awareness within GWUC of what Leisure Time offers to seniors in the wider Glen Waverley community|| ||• Encourage congregational members to assist as volunteers – most people help once per month.|| ||• Pray for continued wisdom in planning our programs, and for our guests.|| ||• Support the volunteers and committee in their efforts for this weekly program|| ||NB. An annual report with more detail is prepared for the AGM in April and will be sent to Church Council following that meeting.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Meditation Group (SG)'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || BobbieRooks || ||<|4:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Brief conversation about our weeks past, and plans|| ||Relaxation -> Silence ->emptying our minds of our thoughts, to be open to Divine guidance, Divine wisdom.|| ||Closing with a blessing from a Bible or Modern day Prophet.|| ||We are a close knit, supportive group, open & welcoming of newcomers. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Bobbie Rooks || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 7 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 6 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Monday evening weekly || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Home || ||<|2:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || This year we have been sad to lose two long time meditators. Ann Marchessani, who left our district, and our dear Joan Letty who died, and whom we do remember constantly.|| ||We rejoice in each others' achievements & discoveries, and support each other in our hard times, and delight in this weekly time of silence. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || -|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Men's Fellowship'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || MalcolmChamberlain || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To foster Christian Fellowship || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Chairman & Treasurer: Malcolm Chamberlain || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 40 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 26 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 2pm, First Tuesday of the month. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Room 1 || ||<|13:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || New members: Geoff Long, Col Yates, Ross Vevers, Bill Norquay|| ||Deaths during the year: Brian Clarkson, Geoff Saxton.|| ||Donation of $35 from prfits to the church.|| ||Feb. - Ross Lennon - Cruising down the Danube|| ||Mar. - Bill Mcintosh - Fires in Country Victoria|| ||Apr. - Graeme Frecker - Coasts|| ||May. - Robin Pope - Asylum Seekers|| ||Jun. - David Williams - Overture to the Outback|| ||Jul. Alan Dunne - Hot times in Siberia|| ||Aug. - Cliff Baker - What I've done as a volunteer|| ||Sep. - David Simpson - The design and construction of Central Station on the Melbourne Underground.|| ||Oct. Jack Bartlett - Development of the hypodermic needle|| ||Dec. - Break up. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Messages in Song (Adult Band)'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || DavidFraser || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To provide contemporary, musical input to the 9.30 (9.15 in 2012) worship service || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Dean Mann - coordinator with Michael Stringer || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 23 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 3-8 || ||<|2:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Practice: (7.30 – 8.30) 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.|| ||Worship: 9.30 each Sunday, 9:15 in 2012 || ||<|2:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Practice: Room 3|| ||Worship: Chapel || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || • Dean Mann’s leadership|| ||• Contributions by talented musicians and singers each and every Sunday|| ||• Peter Martine on drums || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || More volunteers on sound mixing.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''MG Inclusive Community'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || JanClear || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To work with the Church Council Communications Committee to review and improve means of Communication; to extend welcoming activities across all services; to develop small groups and community activities. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Jan Clear, Coordinator || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 7 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 7 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Varying times, usually during the day. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church building or restaurants. || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || International Dinner, Munch with a Bunch morning teas (at Coffee Moretti and the Hub), lunches (various restaurants), Christmas Alight. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || Provide volunteers as needs arise.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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-~ || ~+<>'''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.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Welfare Committee'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || DorothyLockhart || ||<|3:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || The purpose of the Welfare Committee is underpinned by the mission of the GWUC and in liaison with the Inclusive Community and Outreach Missional Groups.|| ||We provide practical, financial, spiritual and emotional support to those in our Church and in the community who seek our assistance.|| ||Primarily our focus is on day to day living expenses, health, education and general independent functioning of individuals and families encouraging them to access existing community resources including those within our Church. || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Coordinator: Dorothy Lockhart. Treasurer/Secretary: Faye McDougall. || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 5 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 4 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Quarterly formal meetings with ongoing informal liaison as required. || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || GWUC meeting rooms. || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || In our interactions with and interventions on behalf of the recipients of our service we hope and pray that in some small way, as representatives of GWUC’s mission, we have been able to make a small difference in the lives of those we serve. In the past year we were gratified when a family we were privileged to assist in a practical way began attending our worship services. Assistance provided has included being a “listening ear”; counselling; sharing a prayer; referring to specific agencies eg Centrelink, Karinya Counselling, Eastern Emergency Relief Network and our Church Groups etc; providing food vouchers on request and at Christmastime; distributing toys and food donated by our congregation. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || It would be appreciated if the current arrangement of grants towards our services continues, please. On request, our congregation generously responds to special needs or projects we bring to their attention.|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Working with Children Check'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || LynneBoyer || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || To ensure that members of the congregation who work with children have a WWCC || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Lynne Boyer || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || Currently 107 members have a WWCC || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || No meetings || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Church Office || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || GWUC has 107 people who have a current WWCC. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || None|| ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Youth Council'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || KayeMorgan || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Discern & support Youth and Young Adults Ministry in GWUC || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Kaye Morgan & Neil Skilton || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 7 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 6 || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || Once a term || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Varied || ||<|1:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || Working out it’s place in the new structure systems…….wondered if we needed it…..looks like we are going to resume, meeting regularly. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || || ||<20%:> ~-Group-~ || ~+<>'''Youth Group'''+~ || ||<:>~-Contact-~ || AlaneeHearnshaw || ||<|1:>~-Purpose, Aims or Mission-~ || Fun, learning & pastoral connections || ||<|1:> ~-Office bearers-~ || Alanee Hearnshaw, Nicole Boyer & team || ||<:> ~-Membership numbers-~ || 30 || ||<:> ~-Attendance-~ || 15-30 it really does fluctuate || ||<|1:> ~-Meeting times & days-~ || 7pm Friday Nights during school term || ||<|1:> ~-Locations used by Group-~ || Mostly GWUC & small group homes || ||<|3:> ~-Highlights of the year-~ || The group of young people currently involved are an amazing accepting bunch, the leaders often reflect after a night, just how amazing the atmosphere of the group is.|| ||Small groups are still a large part of the support for young people at GWUC|| ||The achievement is the leaders who commit week in and week out. || ||<|1:> ~-Any needs with which Church Council can assist-~ || To be aware that the majority of our Youth aren’t from church families & therefore don’t have the same priorities for wider events that Churched young people might.|| This page is generated from a local database kept by DavidMorgan. 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