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Ministry Team Report October 2024

1. Di Patereson

It has been a busy month, with lots of things happening at both Churches. I have been leading worship at all the services for the last month, plus pastoral care and hospital and nursing home visiting at Charman (Black Rock) .

I walk with the GOWERS at Jells Park and catch up with guys at Gomer most weeks. I have done a bit of visiting with a few people in hospital, one in isolation and one about to have major surgery.

Strathdon continues to go well, with good numbers at both services that I do on the 2nd Thursday of the month. It is excellent to be able to spend some time with members from our Church who are in Strathdon.

I attended Inclusive Community and attended and led devotions for UCAF.

It was sad to hear of the passing of Judy Boucher and to see her lovingly farewelled by family and friends in a beautiful service led by Rev Ian.

Attended the MLDC meeting, we are working on creating training material for Lay Leaders.

I led the opening Worship for the Lay Minister’s Training Day at Pilgrim. The training day was excellent and the speakers were most helpful, a good day’s training.

Attended the final Code of Ethics training for the year, it was a good session.

Attended the Induction of the new minister at Toorak, Rev Sylvia Akauola – Tongotongo, a very happy day for Toorak and Sylvia.

I have had Supervision, team meetings and Ministry Support group.

The renovations at Cheltenham are moving slowly and we might be in the new building before Christmas 2025!!

I am continuing to work with Coatesville Church and the profile has been approved by Presbytery, so things are moving along well.

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2. Ian

2.1. An Update on my Health

Arthritis gradually improving with new medication.

2.2. Worship

Recruited members for a new Worship Committee.

Conducted Owen Quah’s Baptism on 6/10.

Presided at Holy Communion for the Indonesian Fellowship. There was a guest preacher from West Papua.

2.3. Pastoral Care

I conducted the funeral of Judith Boucher.

Attended Lunch with the “Adult Group”

Attended dinner with the Yellow Fish Group

Worked with the other members of the Ministry Team to respond to various pastoral needs.

2.4. Missional Church

Attended the Pancake Morning at Glen Waverley Secondary College for the first time.

2.5. Wider Church

Met with my ministry supervisor.

Attended a Workshop run by the University of Divinity entitled “Providing safety and support for LGBTQA people of faith”

2.6. Other Tasks Undertaken

Committee Meetings in the past month: Inclusive Community, Communications Team, Community Hob Mission Group