What's On at St.Matt's
Hymn Sing along: As part of Senior’s Week the 25:36 MPod will be hosting an afternoon of Hymn Singing at St. Matthew’s on Sunday October 11th at 2.00—4.00pm. Admission is free and afternoon tea is provided. Bring your friends along and have a great time of singing and fellowship.
Regular St Matt's Events can be found here!
Notices
Church Cleaning: We are in need of help with the cleaning for two weeks during December. If you are able to help please contact Graham Trevaskis or the office. Many thanks.
Christmas Child Appeal: Boxes will be on sale from Sunday 9th August onward – they cost 50 cents each. Many thanks, Christine Cracknell.
Angel Tree: Prison Fellowship distribute Christmas gifts to each child of prisoners. 600 gift bags were distributed to children (infants to 16 year olds) last Christmas. The 25:36 MPod which has PF as it’s mission is asking if you wish to support this outreach. Unwrapped gifts are required by mid November up to the value of $25.00 or you might wish to give a donation. A basket will be in the Hall near the notice board to receive gifts. A guide for suitable gifts will be on the notice board. Please contact Marlene Holloway , Joan Potts or Robin Burns for further information. Many thanks in anticipation.
The new Name Tags are now available from Glenda Peters on receipt of your $5.00. Glenda will be in the hall following the service. Glenda will also take orders from those who have not yet placed their order.
The Breakfast Club at Tate St. Primary School would love to have more helpers. Are there any guys (or ladies) who could give a hand once or twice a month on a Monday (or Thursday) for an hour from 7:45am? Tasks may include: setting up tables, and/or serving breakfast to children, washing up. Even an occasional helper as emergency would be great. Please contact Janet Clough, coordinator, on 5241 5209.
Op Shop Volunteers: Have you been thinking about serving the community in this ministry? There are a number of ways you can help. If you would like more information, please see Jeaneene Thomas or Joanne van der Schoor after the service today.
From The Vicar
Sept 27th, 2009
A warm welcome to anyone visiting us today, Mission Sunday! It is a shorter service which gives us opportunity to go out afterwards into the community. Some of our folk are not here today as they have taken the opportunity to cluster together at other times and places, still others are away for the school holidays. We trust that you will be blessed in fellowshipping with us today.
Stephen Copland brings us the message this morning from Proverbs, as part of our E 100 series, where we are reading the 100 essential scripture passages. It isn’t too late to join us as we read through the Bible; pick up a leaflet today. We look forward to hearing what Steve has to say as an introduction to how to understand this book of wisdom.
I have been reminded once more of the love of our gracious God as I read about Gideon, Joshua, Solomon, David and many others. How honestly the bible reports the history of God’s people; the ups and downs of life, the struggles and the victories, the merciful nature of a God who upholds the law yet forgives and restores those behaving badly. What an amazing gospel we are entrusted with. Now it is our turn to carry the flame of God’s love, very ordinary people who know an extraordinary God.
While Ian and Andy are away on holidays, Margaret and Rhonda are available for any pastoral inquiries, and Jo van der Schoor and I are available if there are any other concerns. Of course, Richard is manning the church office along with our trusty volunteers.
The prophecy (Ezekiel 36:8-12) the we had about the leaders(mountains) being ploughed and sown seems to be happening through the difficulties we have been experiencing of late, I am praying for the time of blessing and fruitfulness that was promised to follow. May Jesus bless you today, and in the weeks ahead,
Love
Jeanenne
Vicar’s Warden.