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GWUC Headlines for w/e 29 Aug 2015
Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 August 2015 Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday 30 August, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the Weekly Bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310 For those without wiki access, printed copies of the minutes and agenda are on the Stewards Table. Please contact Warren Greenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.
Ministry to Seniors A reminder that Alison Clarkson will be on leave from Sunday 30 August until Tuesday 3 November. In her absence Elwyn Pederson will be coordinating Ministry to Seniors, with assistance from Jan Clear.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 22 Aug 2015
Church Council Elections - This Sunday - 23 August 2015 We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
Cross Cultural Ministry Seminar - This Sunday - 23 Aug 2015 Faith Development Missional Group are organising a Cross Cultural Ministry seminar led by Rev Hoon You, an experienced minister in cross cultural ministry, at this church on Sunday 23 August 1.30pm - 4pm. This is an initiative in support of our vision. We would be delighted to have a great roll up. For more information please see the details in the August monthly bulletin.
Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 Aug 2015 Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday August 30, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the Weekly Bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310 For those without wiki access, printed copies of the minutes and agenda are now on the Stewards Table. Please contact Warren Greenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 15 Aug 2015
Church Council Elections - Sunday 23 Aug 2015 We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
Congregational Meeting - Sunday 30 Aug 2015 Following the 10am Combined Worship there will be a Congregational Meeting at 11.30am on Sunday 30 Aug 2015, prior to lunch at 12.30pm, to discuss matters detailed in the weekly bulletin. An agenda can be found on the wiki at CongregationMeetingReports and the minutes of the last meeting can be found at CongMeetingMinutes20150310. Please contact WarrenGreenwood or the Church Office if you have any questions.
Senior Seminar - Friday 21 Aug 2015 The Seminar for Seniors has speakers from CentreLink, Monash Council and LifeAssist (UnitingCare Community Options). All are welcome to attend. $10 covers lunch and afternoon tea. Application forms are available from the Senior’s Notice Board or the Church Office. Please speak to AlisonClarkson for more details. Cross Cultural
Ministry Seminar - Sunday 23 Aug 2015 Faith Development Missional Group are organising a Cross Cultural Ministry Seminar led by Rev Hoon You, an experienced minister in cross cultural ministry, at this church on Sunday 23 Aug 2015 1.30 - 4pm. This is an initiative in support of our vision. More details in the monthly bulletin.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 8 Aug 2015
From a different context, this short video has lots to say about how we can motivate volunteers within the church.
Church Council Elections - Nominations Announced Sunday 9 Aug 2015 We have received 7 nominations for our 7 vacant Church Council positions. The election will be held on Sunday 23 August at all services on that day. Details of the nominees can be viewed on the notice board outside the church office and here. Please take time to pray for our friends who have offered themselves in service to our congregation.
Monthly Material Aid Offering - Sunday 9 Aug 2015 The Monthly Material Aid Offering today will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Commitee. Canned soups, meals, breakfast cereals, long life milk, tea, coffee and biscuits are all appreciated, as well as tooth paste and brushes, soap and washing powder.
Planned Giving Letters These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
Bible Study Faith Development Missional Group invite you to take part in a challenging Bible Study during the second half of 2015. If you feel that you could lead a small group over six study sessions, please add your name to the list on the office counter, or contact the church.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 1 Aug 2015
Church Council Elections - Nominations close Sunday 2 August A reminder that this Sunday nominations close for Church Council. If you have considered standing for election, or approaching someone who you feel has gifts to offer in this way, please do so. Information is in the Monthly Bulletin about the Nomination and Election process.
Next Week - Monthly Material Aid Offering The Monthly Material Aid Offering next Sunday will be in aid of the Glen Waverley Uniting Church Welfare Committee. A list of items requested is available in both the weekly and monthly bulletins.
Planned Giving Letters These are available from the table in the foyer. Please check and take yours and any you can deliver.
Council met this week, and approved the GwucServingSafelyPolicy.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 18 Jul 2015
Click on this link to see information on this Port Phillip east Presbytery (PPEP) Event (and many others) : http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/events/
Also look at the Notices page on the website for important media releases and Presbytery instructions : http://www.ucappep.org/newsbeat/notices/
This Week - Light Lunch - Sunday 19 July Following the 11am Service on Sunday there will be a light lunch. Please join us at 12noon. All are welcome.
Next Week - Retiring Offering - Sunday 26 July Next week after each service there will be a retiring offering to support the NextGen group (second generation Australians) trip to China in September. Please see the weekly bulletin for more information.
Praise Service - Sunday 26 July at 2.30pm All are welcome to attend the Praise Service on Sunday 26 July at 2.30pm. Join with us and sing your favourite hymns, led by Free Spirit. There will be afternoon tea after the service. Add your name and favourite hymn to the list on the Office Counter. If you need transport contact the office by Wednesday 22 July.
Intergenerational Dinner and Fun Night - Friday 31 July at 6.30pm We will prove hamburgers in rolls, salads and dessert. We cater for those with special dietary requirements. There will be activities for all ages and our entertainer will be a magician, The Candy Man. Come and join us for a great evening.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 11 Jul 2015
This Week - Material Aid Offering - Sunday 12 July - The material aid offering this week will be in aid of Friends of Ermera, East Timor. The specific items requested are coloured pencils, whiteboard markers, A4 paper and summer clothing fabric.
Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 July - Come and celebrate with us 6 successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend.
Craft Group - Friday 17 July - Craft Group is on again on Friday 17 July at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Activities are available for all so please come along. Come and share in conversation, craft and a cuppa.
Tennis Club AGM - Saturday 26 July - The Annual General Meeting of the Uniting Church Glen Waverley Tennis Club will be held at 5pm on Saturday 25 July in the Clubhouse at Highvale Primary/Secondary College (entry from Ashton Street).
GWUC Headlines for w/e 4 Jul 2015
Presbytery Newsletter The July newsletter is available. There is an interesting comment on the future of church services, as predicted by WarrenGreenwood! (check the last page)
School Holidays As it is school holidays, The Hub and Playgroup are in recess again this week.
Next Week - Material Aid Offering - Sunday 12 July The material aid offering next week will be in aid of Friends of Ermera, East Timor. The specific item requested is summer clothing fabric.
Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 July Come and celebrate with us six successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you plan to attend.
Craft Group - Friday 17 July Craft group is on again on Friday 17 July at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Activities are available for all so please come alone. Come and share in conversation, craft and a cuppa.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 27 Jun 2015
School Holidays The Hub and Playgroup are in recess for two weeks.
Celebration Morning Tea at The Hub - Wednesday 15 Jul Come and celebrate with us 6 successful years of The Hub. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, as you enjoy a delicious morning tea including special birthday cake. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Please add your name to the list on the office counter if you are planning to attend.
GWUC Headlines for w/e 20 Jun 2015
Outreach BBQ Forum - Sunday 21 June Join us after the 11am Service this Sunday for the Outreach BBQ Forum where we will hear from Dee and Dan Rutherford about the wonderful work at the Kivuli Project (Australia) Inc. Come and share lunch $5 cost). All are welcome.
Ivan's Pies - Tuesday 23 June Please collect Pie Orders from the Church Hall on Tuesday 23 June between 2pm and 6pm. Many thanks for your generous support.
Church Anniversary - Sunday 28 June Next week there will be a Combined Service at 10am where we will celebrate the Anniversary of the Uniting Church. Following this service there will be the opportunity to share in a spit roast lunch. Today is the last day to get your tickets. Please see Faye Wagon or Barbara Thompson. Tickets cost $20 per person, $10 children under 12 or $5 for children under 6. Don't miss out! Remember - no ticket, no lunch!
Church Office - Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June This week Heather will be away doing an intensive study unit at CTM. The office will be staffed by Sharon Harper-Wilkinson during this time. Office hours for each day are noted in the bulletin.
Previous news items are available here