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GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 August 2018

• Presbytery newsletter for August is now available.

• Church Council has been asked to consider recognition of First Peoples in our services and buildings. Read the discussion at AcknowledgementOfFirstPeoples. Comments welcome to <CouncilSec AT gwuc DOT org DOT au>

• Club 2018 – Sunday 5 August at 12noon - Club 2018 will meet for lunch today following the 11am service. All welcome.

• Free Spirit Concert – Sunday 5 August at 2.30pm - At 2.30pm Free Spirit will present their concert at Croydon Uniting Church, 6 Tallent Street, Croydon, in support of the Asylum Seeker Welcome Centre I Brunswick. If you are unable to attend their concert here at Glen Waverley on September 9, then consider attending this afternoon to support asylum seekers.

• Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 12th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage

• Planned Giving Letters - These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver. Please check name and address details carefully and advise the Office of any changes necessary.

• With Love to the World - The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 28 July 2018

• Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download at CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare.

• Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors is open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and the CongregationalPage.

• Empty Beeac Premium Bags - Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948.

• With Love to the World - The new edition of With Love to the World is now available. Please collect your copy from the letter rack.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 21 July 2018

• A pastoral letter concerning the Assembly decision on marriage. and a reflection on the decision.

• Tennis Club AGM – Saturday 28 July at 5pm - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 28 July 2018 at 5pm. Entry to the clubhouse is from Highvale Primary School Car Park at the end of Ashton and Plymouth Streets, Glen Waverley. Club members are urged to attend.

• Meeting of the Congregation – Sunday 29 July at 11.30am - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30am following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available to download athttp://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729. Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare.

• Adult Group – Friday 3 August at 8pm - Join us for Adult Group on Friday 3 August at 8pm in the fellowship area. Please come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, light supper and fellowship. All are welcome. Enquiries: Bev & Lindsay Brown 9561 2136.

• Election of Church Councillors – Sunday 2 September - An election for Church Councillors will be held on Sunday September 2nd. Members of the congregation will have an opportunity to vote following each worship activity on that day. The nomination period for Church Councillors will be open from Sunday July 22nd until Sunday August 18th. Four Church Councillors have completed their term although some may be willing to renominate. Please prayerfully consider who might be nominated or renominated to serve our Congregation as Church Councillors. Further information and nomination forms are available from the office and http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongregationalPage

• Empty Beeac Premium Bags - Please return any emptied Beeac Premium Bags to the church (put them beside the recycling bins) so we can prepare for this year’s fete. Ordering will be available shortly. Thank you – Warren Greenwood. 0403 028 948.

GWUC Headlines for w/e 14 July 2018

• Life Explored - Life Explored is a 7 week course that aims to help people uncover what they are really living for – and how God promises to meet their deepest desires for happiness. Over 7 weeks, we will be exploring together a video series that introduce us to the God of the Christian faith – it is open to all who are interested and searching for answers. There will be a time for questions and discussion in a friendly manner. Please register with Dietrich 0435 596 784 or [email protected]

• Meeting of the Congregation - Notice of Meeting - There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday July 29th at 11:30 following combined worship at 10am. Amongst other things, this meeting will consider the recommendations of the Congregation Outreach Projects Selection Panel for projects for this year. A draft agenda is available at
  http://wiki.gwuc.org.au/gwuc/CongMeetingAgenda20180729 Any questions can be forwarded to John Snare

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