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GWUC Headlines for w/e 9 July

The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-July-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Material Aid Offering for RSPCA – Sunday 9 July - This month’s material aid collection will support the work of the RSPCA. Donations of blankets, towels, pillow slips, tea towels, pet friendly toys, sealed pet food and polyester filled doonas are welcome. Please note - all pillows and feather filled doonas are not accepted.
Combined Worship and Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July - Following Combined Worship at 10am this Sunday we will join in a Meeting of the Congregation at 11.30am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. To view the agenda online please visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July - All are welcome to come and join with us for a service based around the Lord’s Prayer. There will be a selection of well-known hymns, and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you would like to attend, but need help with transport, please contact the Church Office by Wednesday 12 July.
Nomination for Church Council - This year there will be nine vacancies to fill on Church Council. An election of Church Councillors will be held on Sunday August 20 following each worship activity. In preparation, please consider carefully whether you are willing to accept nomination and whether there are people you wish to nominate. Nomination forms are available from the Stewards Table. Information about what the Church Council does is available on the wiki at http://wiki.gwuc.or.au/gwuc/WhatChurchCouncilDoes.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 2 July

Church Bulletins - In response to several concerns expressed by members of the congregation about missing Bulletin emails, a new wiki page ChurchEmailVanishing has been created to assist people in restoring the delivery of their Bulletins.
Club 2017 – Sunday 2 July at 12noon - Club 2017 will meet after the 11am Service on Sunday.
UCAF – Tuesday 4 July at 10am - Members will meet for morning tea at 10am. This will be followed by our meeting where we wil hear from Hanna Landray from South-east Volunteers. All are welcome to attend.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 4 July at 2pm - All are welcome to come and hear our speaker who will be sharing about Melways.
Adult Group – Friday 7 July at 8pm - Alan Robison and six others will make presentations on this night. For more information contact Alan Barnard on 9800 1188.
Sunday 9 July at 11.30am- The next meeting of the congregation will be held following combined worship at 10am on Sunday 9 July. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. To access a copy of the agenda visit http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 June

Anniversary Service and Lunch – Today – Sunday 25 June at 10am - Following the 10am Combined Service today, we will share in our Anniversary lunch for those who have booked.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item on the agenda will be approval of the Congregational Outreach Projects for 2017. Please make a note of this date in your diary now. An agenda for the meeting is now available, and can be viewed online or downloaded at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20170709.
Seniors Service – Sunday 16 July at 2pm - All are welcome to attend the next Seniors Service on Sunday 16 July at 2pm. There will be a selection of well-known hymns and afternoon tea will follow the service. If you will need assistance with transport, please contact the Church Office.
Share Winter Appeal for the Invisible Poor - The Share Winter Appeal has been launched with the focus this year on helping the invisible poor. Please collect a brochure from the Stewards Table for more information as to how you might assist.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 17 June

Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
Ivan’s Pies – Collection Tuesday 20 June - Please collect your pie orders from the hall on Tuesday 20 June between 1pm and 5pm. Thank you for your support.
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 June

Material Aid Offering for June – Sunday 11 June - This month the Material Aid Offering will be in support of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. Non-perishables such as breakfast cereals, long-life milk, Milo, canned fruit, soups and meals, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits, toothpaste and brushes, would all be appreciated.
Anniversary Letter - For those who are not on email, please take your printed copy of the Anniversary Letter from the foyer. This will help us keep postage costs down.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .
Anniversary Service and Lunch – Sunday 25 June - Following a 10am Combined Service on Sunday 25 June we will share in our Anniversary lunch. Tickets for lunch available from the Church office.
Meeting of the Congegation – Sunday 9 July at 11.30am - Advance notice is given of the next meeting of the congregation. The meeting will follow combined worship at 10am. The main item of the agenda will be approval of the Congregation Outreach Projects for 2017.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 June

Club 2017 – Sunday 4 June - Club 2017 will meet for lunch today after the 11am Service.
Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975).
UCAF – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 10am for Morning Tea followed by our meeting at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend. Goods brought will be for GWUC Welfare Committee.
Men’s Fellowship – Tuesday 6 June - Join us at 2pm for a journey through China looking at the incredible Terracotta Warriors.
NewView – Submissions due by 13 June - Submissions for the next issue of NewView, which will be around the theme of ‘acceptance’, are due by 13 June. These can be left at the Church Office or emailed to [email protected] .

GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 May

Outreach Forum - Sunday 28 May at 12noon - The Outreach Forum is on today, Sunday 28th May, at 12noon. Bring $5 to cover lunch. Speakers are Judy and Murray Lowe who will speak about their (and their friends’) work in Baguia in Timor Leste. All are welcome.
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA - Sunday 29 May at 2pm (Cnr Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) - A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow.
Adult Group - Friday 2 June at 6.30pm - We are meeting at 6.30pm in the Fellowship Area of the Church to enjoy an evening of games and casseroles. Payment of $10 per head required. Please RSVP to Margaret Lemke on 0417 106 655.
Ivan’s Pies - Order by Tuesday 6 June - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975).
Ministry Team Leave - Rev Neil Peters will be away from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 May. Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 May 2017

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Hub - Thursday 25 May from 10am to 12noon - Come along, bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious morning tea. All donations to Cancer Council Victoria.
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Burwood Heights UCA – Sunday 28 May at 2pm. - (Corner Burwood Highway and Blackburn Road) A musical fundraiser will be held to showcase the church’s new Allen digital organ and grand piano, with performances by local musicians. Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others. Donations towards the Organ Fund will be invited. Afternoon tea will follow.
Ivan’s Pies – Order by Tuesday 6 June - The Tennis Club is holding its ‘Annual Pie Drive’ and would again appreciate your support. The pies are an ideal quick meal now that winter weather is here. Forms are on the Office Counter. For more detail see the Bulletin or contact Eileen Scott (9800 4005) or Barbara Chamberlain (9764 0975).
Ministry Team Leave - Di Paterson (Pastoral Care Worker) is on leave from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May, visiting her son in Canada. If you need pastoral care assistance during this time please contact the office.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 May 2017

Church Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available here.
Copies of the book Growing Young are available to read. See Neil.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 April 2017

This Week – Sunday 23 April - This Sunday at 10.15am the Anzac Day RSL Ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph opposite the Church. Please keep this in mind with regards to parking on Sunday.
2017 COP Applications – Closing Monday 24 April - Applications for 2017 Congregation Outreach Projects close Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects from local to state, national and overseas. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. To submit an application please get a form from the church office or online at http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017
Second Annual Walk-a-thon – Saturday 29 April - A reminder that on Saturday 29 April Neil is walking to raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. For more details see the bulletin or notice board in the church foyer.
UCAF Luncheon – Tuesday 2 May - Tickets are still available from Margaret Duncan, Barbara Thompson or the Church Office.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 April 2017

Family Easter Event - Sunday 16 April at 3pm - A reminder about the Free Family Easter Event at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. Please come with your children or grandchildren and join with the local community as we have an afternoon of fun on the lawns of the church.
Second Annual Walk-a-thon - Saturday 29 April - Join in and help raise money for School Chaplaincy at Glen Waverley Secondary College, the Glen Waverley Secondary College Breakfast Program, and Lynn Peters SRI Teaching. Full details and sign-up sheets on the noticeboard.
Appeals for Africa, Floods and Lent - There are a large number of appeals open at present. Please see the Bulletin for more details about the individual appeals and how you might support.
COP Applications - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/CopProjects2017.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 April 2017

The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-April-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice – Today – Sunday 9 April at 2pm - The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on today, Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details.
Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday – Friday 14 April - Following the 9.15am service on Good Friday, 14 April, Hot Cross Buns and a cuppa will be available in the hall. Please bring some Hot Cross Buns to share. Everyone welcome.
Way of the Cross – Friday 14 April at 11am - The Way of the Cross will be celebrated at Waverley Central Oval (cnr Waverley and Springvale Roads) at 11am on Good Friday. This is an ecumenical event open to all.
Family Easter Event – Easter Day Sunday 16 April – Volunteers Needed - Easter Sunday afternoon at 3pm we will be holding another Children’s Easter Event here. We are looking for volunteers to help out as children play games, look for easter eggs and make some easter crafts. The sign up sheet is on the office counter, we’d love to have your help.
COP Applications - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017.
Leisure Time Drivers - If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 April 2017

Daylight Savings - Sunday 2 April at 3am - A reminder to everyone that Daylight Savings officially finishes this Sunday at 3am (ie: 3am becomes 2am). So, unless you want to be extra early to church, please turn your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice - Sunday 9 April at 2pm - The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice is on Sunday 9 April, leaving the State Library (Swanston Street, Melbourne) at 2pm. The Walk highlights concern about the harsh treatment of refugees. A flyer is available on the Stewards Table or the Outreach notice board for further details.
Volunteers Need to Deliver Postcards for Easter Services - We need about 10 people to letterbox-drop Easter Services postcards to houses in areas around the church. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the foyer if you can help to deliver the postcards by Sunday 9 April. Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253.
Easter Letter - If you do not receive Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer.
COP Applications - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 March 2017

This Sunday – Ordination of Julie Hall – 26 March at 3pm - Julie’s Ordination Service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 26 Marrch at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). All are welcome. For more information please see the Weekly Bulletin.
This Sunday – Melbourne Singers Pleasant Sunday Afternoon – 26 March at 2.30pm - All are welcome to attend Camberwell Uniting Church (314 Camberwell Road) to hear The Melbourne Singers. Admission is $25 and includes High Tea. Funds raised will support asylum seekers.
Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea – Thusday 30 March - Join us from 10am until 12noon for hot cross buns and tea or coffee. All donations will support The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Please add your name to the list on the Office Counter if you plan to attend.
Easter Letter - If you do not received Church emails, please collect your copy of the Easter letter from the table in the foyer. The Easter Pastoral Letter (http://gwuc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/Easterletter2017.pdf) is attached
COP Applications - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017.
Leisure Time Drivers - If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 March 2017

Council met this week, and provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170315. An attachment of special interest is a letter from Sharon Hollis concerning the UCA's appearance before the Royal Commission.
This Sunday - 19 March at 2.30pm - Di Paterson will be commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be served after the service.
Next NewView Issue - Submissions Due 20 March - The deadline for submissions for the next edition of NewView is Monday 20 March. The theme for this issue is ‘Seasons of Life’. Your contributions considering this theme are welcome. Submissions can be handed in to the office, or sent by email to [email protected] by 5pm March 20.
Ordination of Julie Hall - Sunday 26 March at 3pm (St Michael’s, Collins Street, Melbourne) - Julie Hall has invited members of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church congregation to attend her Ordination Service on Sunday 26 March at 3pm. The Ordination will take place at St Michael’s (Collins Street, Melbourne). For more information, please see the Weekly Bulletin.
COP Applications - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects are now open, and close on Monday 24 April. Forms are available through the office or online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017.
Leisure Time Drivers - If you are happy to be on a roster once a month to pick up a couple of Leisure Time guests in the Glen Waverley area, please contact Bobbie Rooks on 9803 0379. Guests need to be collected from their homes around 10am and driven home again around 2pm.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 March 2017

Worship changes over the Labour Day Long Weekend - There will be no 4:30pm and 7:30pm worship activities on Sunday March 12th.
This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March - Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute.
Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm - Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service.
This Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March - Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute.
Next Sunday – Seniors Service – 19 March at 2.30pm - Di Paterson will be Commissioned at this Seniors Service into her role as Pastoral Care Worker. Please come and support Di and share in Worship and Holy Communion. Afternoon tea will be provided after the service.
The Getaways – 16 to 21 March - The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964.
COP Applications Opening - Applications for 2017 Congregational Outreach Projects will open on Monday 13 March and close on Monday 24 April. We are seeking a range of projects with a local, state, national and overseas focus. Each project needs to be sponsored by a congregation member. Forms are available through the office on online via http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CopProjects2017.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 March 2017

The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-March-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Church Council met last week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more.
This Sunday – 5 March from 10am - A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5.
Next Sunday – Monthly Material Aid Offering – 12 March - Our Monthly Material Aid Offering for this month will support the work of Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Team. Please see details in the Monthly Bulletin of how you might contribute.
The Getaways – 16 to 21 March - The Getaways are going to Warragul in March (from 16th to 21st). For more information please contact Joanne Boldiston on 0438 413 964.
Monash Council Car Park Parking Restrictions - From Tuesday 21 February until Friday 10 March, the Council Car Park in Bogong Avenue will have sections closed for painting and maintenance. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 25 February 2017

Next Week - Sunday 5 March - A reminder that we will celebrate combined worship at 10am next Sunday, followed by a Meeting of the Congregation at 11:30am. Please stay afterwards to join in the light lunch. Cost: $5.
Pancake Day - Tuesday 28 February - Pancake Day will be held at the church on Tuesday 28 February from 11:30am until 2:30pm. Helpers are also welcome. Please contact Jan Clear on 0419 589 175 if you are able to assist.
Ash Wednesday Service - Wednesday 1 March - The Ash Wednesday Service will be held on Wednesday 1 March at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
Secondhand Book Sale - Saturday 4 March - The Secondhand Book Sale is being held on Saturday 4 March from 8:30am until 1pm. We need your support to ensure the success of this event. The church is now accepting donations of books. If you are able to help set-up (from 2pm Friday) or pack-up (from 1pm Saturday) it would be appreciated. Make sure that you drop by on the day, buy some books and enjoy a Devonshire tea. For more information contact the Church Office on 9560 3580 or Sue Morgan on 9560 8024.
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
Monash Council Car Park Parking Restrictions - From Tuesday 21 February until Friday 10 March, the Council Car Park in Bogong Avenue will have sections closed for painting and maintenance. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park.
Church Council met this week, and the provisional minutes are available at CouncilMinutes20170222. Of particular interest among the attached documents is GrowingYoungBookReport, a report on a book that Alanee read during her recent study leave, on how to attract young people to the church, and the things we do that drive them away. Expect to hear more.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 February 2017

Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer. The leaflets need to be delivered by Friday 24 February.
Rosters - Please check the letter rack for rosters if you have not already done so.
Monash Council parking restrictions - Council car park in Bogong Avenue – the entire car park is closed all day of Tuesday 21 February, and sections will remain closed for painting and maintenance until 10 March. Please be mindful that this will put additional pressure on our Church car park.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 February 2017

Material Aid Offering – Today – Sunday 12 February - The material aid offering for Sunday 12 February will be for Brentwood Secondary College’s wellbeing department. Donations of food, stationery, and toiletries are requested. Specific items required are are listed in the monthly bulletin.
Three Blind Mice – Mousetrap Theatre – Monday 20 February - On Monday 20 February the local production of “Three Blind Mice” will be presented at Croydon UCA at 7.30pm. Proceeds from ticket sales will assist Asylum Seekers through Lentara. Details of this production are on the Outreach noticeboard.
COP Committee 2017 Membership - Outreach Committee is inviting expressions of interest for a woman who is willing to serve on the COP Committee this year. For further information and expressions of interest see Neil Peters, Chair of Outreach.
With Love to the World - The next issue of With Love to the World is available for collection.
Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the Foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
Secondhand Book Sale – Leaflet Delivery - If you have volunteered to deliver leaflets for the secondhand book sale please collect your leaflets from the foyer.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 February 2017

The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-February-2017, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 January 2017

January Worship Services A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week
Welfare Request - Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556.
Adult Group – Friday 3 March from 1.45pm - Please note the change of date for the first Adult Group event for 2017. The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 March at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard 9800 1188 or Margaret & Alan Lemke 9560 8710
Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm - A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need:
1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan.
2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter.
Proceeds to support the work of the church.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 January 2017

January Worship Services A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week.
Ministry Team Movements - Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167.
Welfare Request - Do you have a workable iPad sitting unused at home? A local child has been requested by her primary school to bring an iPad to school. The family is struggling to pay for books, uniforms etc. and making this purchase is out of the question. If you can assist, please contact Dorothy Lockhart on 0419 133 556.
Adult Group – Friday 3 February from 1.45pm - The first get-together for Adult Group in 2017 will be an afternoon tea at Madeline’s at Jells (in Jells Park) on Friday 3 February at 1.45pm. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship in a pleasant environment. An indication of your attendance would be appreciated. Enquiries: Sandra & Alan Barnard (9800 1188) or Margaret & Alan Lemke (9560 8710).
Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm - A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need:
1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan.
2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter.
Proceeds to support the work of the church.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 January 2017

January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week.
Ministry Team Movements - Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167.
Church Bookings for 2017 - A reminder that all church bookings for 2017 need to be finalized as soon as possible. This can be done by an email to the office.
2017 Rosters - Please make sure that you carefully check the letter rack and collect any rosters that are there for you.
Secondhand Book Sale – March 4 from 8.30am to 1pm - A delicious Devonshire Tea will be available to refresh after your browsing. To make this event a great success we need:-
1. Plenty of books to sell – donations of books welcomed at the church from February 26 – or see Sue Morgan.
2. Walkers to deliver advertising leaflets in mid February. The signup sheet is on the office counter.
Proceeds to support the work of the church.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 24 December 2016

January Worship Services - A reminder that during January there will be one combined worship service at 10am each week.
Ministry Team Movements - Rev Neil Peters and Alanee Hearnshaw will both be taking leave during January. For urgent pastoral care matters please feel free to contact Alison Clarkson on 9560 3167.
Office Closure - The Church Office will be closed from Monday 26 December and re-open Tuesday 10 January.

GWUC Headines for w/e 17 December 2016

Church Council Elections – 18 December @ All Services - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held today at all services. Please make sure that you vote at one service today.
Carols on Kingsway – 18 December @ 7.30pm - Come and be part of the Christmas festivities at Carols on Kingsway at 7.30pm. All are welcome.
Empty Christmas Tree – Last Day to Drop Off – 18 December - Today is the last day to bring gifts for our tree. Gifts can include food items, toys, toiletries, vouchers for all ages. Gifts (preferably unwrapped) can be left under the tree until December 18, and support people in our local community and Broadmeadows UnitingCare.
Kids Christmas Event – 22 December from 2pm to 4pm - Join us for our annual Kids Christmas event as we explore the Christmas story in an interactive way, with entertainment, craft, activities, a little snack and challenges. This event is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 13. Cost: $5. To register online visit gwuc.org.au or for more information phone the Church Office on 9560 3580.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 10 December 2016

Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service.
Meeting of the Congregation – 13 December - A meeting of the Congregation will be held on Tuesday 13 December at 8pm. Items on the agenda will include receiving the 2017 Budget, the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Code of Conduct, revised Congregational Outreach Project Guidelines, Staffing, and a report from Church Council. The agenda is available from the Stewards table or online via: http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20161213
Church Council Elections – 18 December - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 3 December 2016

The new edition of the Presbytery newsletter is now available at Newsbeat-December-2016, or you can visit the PresbyteryPage.
Remembrance Service – 6 December at 7.30pmAll are invited to the Remembrance Service to be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 December. This is an opportunity to reflect and remember those who will not be with us at Christmas. -
Christmas Morning Tea at The Hub – 8 December from 10am till 12noon - Join us for this special morning tea – the last Hub event for the year. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend. Any donations will be given to needy families in our community.
Seniors Carol Service – 11 December at 2.30pm - All are invited to the Carol Service on Sunday 11 December at 2.30pm. An afternoon tea of cake and shortbread will be served after the service.
Church Council Elections – 18 December - A ballot for election of Church Councillors will be held on 18 December. Please make sure you give this your prayerful consideration.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Postcards for Advent Services - Please see the notice on the office counter if you can help to deliver Advent Services postcards to houses in the vicinity of the church before Sunday 11 December.

Enquiries: Peter Anderson - 0411 123 253