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Zambia Mission 

This May, Steve Jones is joining with Australian Presbyterian World Mission (APWM) to travel to Zambia to train and reinvigorate local pastors. Over three weeks, he will be running retreat training conferences for the 100 Presbyterian pastors and their wives. The aim is to encourage them as couples to endure together in proclaiming the wonderful truths of the gospel to the next generation, despite the significant challenges they face.

Please be in prayer for Steve as he prepares – he will give an update in our mission spot at church on April 27. If you would like to receive his prayer letters and updates during the time away, please let Steve Jones know.

 

Kids and Communion

If your child is wanting to start receiving the Lord’s Supper at church, the Session must first ensure that they have been baptised, and have completed our Kid’s Communion Class, and have made a credible profession of faith (in public or private). We’re looking to run our next Kid’s Communion Class in Term 3. Please speak to one of the pastors to find out more.

 

Christianity Explored 

Meet the man who changed history, in the pages of Mark’s Gospel over 7 weekly sessions – Starting May 28. Designed for people of all ages interested in Christianity and wanting to find out what it is all about. Come along for a relaxed time watching a video together, opening the bible, asking some questions and finding some answers all about Jesus. Pick up a flyer at church to find out more or to give it to a friend.

The course will run in the church centre from 7:30pm-9pm Wednesday nights.

Please be praying about whether you might like to come along and who you might like to invite with you. RSVP here or speak to Steve Jones.

Name Badges

As we meet week by week at church, one practical thing we can do to serve newcomers (and the memory challenged among us) is to wear a name badge at church. You can find them in the church foyer. If you don’t have one yet, or if you’ve lost yours, please just email Hepzibah Haynes and she’ll make one for you. If you would prefer to purchase a magnetic name badge for a small cost, you can tell her that too.

Dates for your Diaries:

• 15 April - PWMU Meeting - 1:30pm
• 16 April - Board Meeting
• 18 April - Good Friday Service - 9:40am
• 20 April - Combined Churches Easter Sunrise Service - 6:30am
• 23 April - Ladies Fellowship - 11:30am
• 27 April - Membership/Profession of Faith Course - 1:00-3:00pm 
  
• 2 May - Drouin Toy Library - Little Borrower - 9:00am-12:00pm
• 2 May - KidZone – 4:30-6:00pm
• 2 May - Gravity Youth Group - 7:00-9:30pm
• 3 May - Entrust Conference for Women
• 3 May - Mens Meet Up at Drouin Bakery - 8:00am
• 3 May - Drouin Toy Library - Little Borrower - 9:00am-10:00am
• 4 May - Membership/Profession of Faith Course - 1:00-3:00pm 

Can we help?

Each of our deacons are responsible for coordinating a different ministry of service: Sick and Laid up (Louise Hood), Meals (Sharon Gallagher), Practical Help (Ian Hemphill), Financial Help (Paul Eshuis), New parents & young families (Karley Rumble) and Visitation (Katharine York).

If you, or others you know, need a helping hand, please speak to one of our deacons directly or for all general enquiries contact Katharine York via

email or in person at church on a Sunday.

Praying in Everything

“Pray continually” says Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Because God love it when we pray, listens to us when we pray, and answers us when we pray…we want to be a church that is committed to Praying in Everything. And while we can pray on our own, there’s something special about praying together as a church too. For that reason we’d love to have you join us for one of our regular prayer meetings during the week. We have two groups that anyone is welcome to attend, that meet to pray on Tuesday mornings from 7:00-8:00am and Thursday afternoons from 2:00-3:00pm. Speak to Heath Easton or Steve Jones if you’d like to come along.

2025 Ministries for All Ages

- For Children:

Sunday School

Our Sunday School is on for 3yo kinder to Grade 6 kids 10:00-10:30am. Every Sunday (in school terms). Teaching kids to know, love, trust, obey and enjoy Jesus.

Contact: Christina Finley via email or in person at church on a Sunday.

KidZone

Our fortnightly (in school terms) Friday evening KidZone ministry for primary aged kids is, 4:30-6:00pm in the church hall. Format is kid’s club with games, activities, food and discipleship. Great place to bring kids from school to introduce them to Jesus.

Cost: $5/child or $10/family*.

Contact: Steve Jones via email or in person at church on a Sunday.

Toy Library

Drouin Toy Library is open again on Friday mornings between 9:00am-12:00pm and monthly Saturday mornings between 9:00-10:00am. Borrowing out toys, books and DVDs and providing a fun and safe environment for children and families to play and socialise and experience the love of Jesus.

Contact: Kerryn Selvaraj via email or in person at church on a Sunday.

 

- For Secondary School Aged Youth:

Youth Group

7:00-9:30pm. Four Friday nights each term at the church. Hang out, have some fun and be encouraged to take Jesus seriously.

Cost: $5/youth or $10/family*.

Contact: Alistair Hood via email or in person at church on a Sunday.
 

Youth Connect Group

7:00-8:30pm. Every Monday in school terms at the church. Connecting with God and discipling teens through God’s word.

Contact: Alistair Hood via email or in person at church on a Sunday.

*we do not wish to see these costs to be a barrier to any child or teenager attending our programs. Please speak to the leader of this ministry to discuss other arrangements.

-For Adults:

Prayer Groups

7:00-8:00am Tuesdays and 2:00-3:00pm Thursdays. (February-December) A time of reflecting on God’s word and then praying for our church, community, nation and world.

Contact: Heath Easton (Tuesday group) or Steve Jones (Thursday group).
 

Connect Groups 

We have groups running in the evening and daytime, weekly, fortnightly and monthly, mixed groups, women’s groups and a young adults group. Connecting with God and each other as we read, discuss, apply and pray about the Bible together during the week. Various leaders and locations. We would love all of you to be involved in Connect Groups this year. If you are not in one and would like to join one, please let Steve Jones know and we will help you find an appropriate group.

Contact: Steve Jones  via email or in person at church on a Sunday.

 

Who should I talk to?

If you ever want to contact Session (the elders) with questions, concerns or suggestions about our church life, teaching, leadership or ministry, please communicate with our Session Clerk, Merv York, in person or by email.

 

If you ever want to contact the Board of Management regarding our church facilities, resources, maintenance, safety issues or finances, please communicate with our Board Secretary, Robyn Crocker, in person or by email.

 

If you ever want to contact our Deacons for any practical assistance for yourself or for someone you know, when a helping hand is needed, please contact Katharine York, in person or by email.

 

These people will ensure that the matters you’ve raised will be passed on, in a timely manner, to the other elders, board managers and deacons respectively. The Deacons will respond to your requests within a matter of days. The Board and Session will receive your communication at their next scheduled meeting which means you can expect a response within a month (session) or two months (board). 

Church Library

The Church Library is open for business! It is accessible at all times with the church centre key. It is located in room opposite the top kitchen.

There are Christian books, DVDs and CDs to support the nurture and growth of our whole church family. We’re sure you will find something for yourselves and your whole family.

Please follow the directions on signs for recording loans. Check it out online using the link and login details that will be emailed to you personally, or head to the church and see it for yourself. Speak to Kerryn Selvaraj for more details.