Spring Getaway
If you didn’t get a registration form last Sunday, you might like to grab one from the foyer today! The Spring Getaway for our church promises a warm and relaxing week-end in the picturesque surrounds of Fitzroy Falls with the sweet lilting song of native birds, the soothing hush of breeze through the eucalypts and the refreshing taste of freshly picked tea leaves brewed in the tradition handed down from one generation to another… the tea bag! All this… and more… as we share in community together. 18th – 20th November!
Congregational Meeting
There will be a congregational meeting following worship on Sunday 18th. September to look at our budget for 2011/12. The Church Council realises that while the financial year has already begun, the congregation still needs to approve the budget, but due to the work involved in assessing income and expenditure needs it has taken some time to prepare.
Home Group Coordinators
In a few weeks the whole congregation will be asked to consider how people would like to be involved in our church life for 2012. As part of this we will be asking people if they would like to join, continue, or change Home Groups. Home Groups used to be called “Family Groups” and meet once a month on the third weekend for friendship and encouragement. Perhaps it is time we added a new group or two and you might be willing to coordinate one of these groups! If so please speak with Mark, Pam or Shirley. The coordinator of a Home Group does not do all the work and hospitality, but simply kicks the group off and ensures there is some communication as different people in each group take responsibility to lead at different times.
Church Council Elections
Each year the congregation elects our Church Council. The Council meet once per month and oversee the organisation and work of the congregation. This year there are up to seven vacancies so please begin to consider who you would like to have on this important team in the life of our church. It is important to note also that we will be seeking a new treasurer and secretary. Please be prayerful about this, seeking those who have both the gifts of leadership and who have been involved in the Uniting Church for a significant time.
Friendship Conversation Groups
The Friendship Conversation groups mentioned previously will commence on Saturday 10th September at 9.30 am at the Church. It is hoped to improve spoken English ability by practising English language in a friendly environment. Present plans are to meet fortnightly.
If you wish to improve your English please speak to Ron Reeson (62623577) or Steve Sweet (62424334). We also want to find out what is the best time for people to attend a group – weekday evenings or Saturday mornings.
If you wish to be a helper also speak to Ron or Steve. There will be a training session for such people on Friday morning 2nd September at 9.30am at the church. About six people have already offered to help.
UnitingWorld – Horn of Africa Crisis Appeal
Uniting Church help needed now!
The worst drought in 60 years has put the lives of millions of people in the Horn of Africa at risk. Every day up to 1,300 people are arriving at the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya – now home to 388,000 people. Many families have walked up to 1,000kms, and are in terrible physical condition. Children are suffering severe malnutrition, and there are already many deaths. With Dadaab camp full and overflowing, refugees may need to be transferred to Kakuma Refugee Camp. This already has 84,000 people.
Through our partnership with other faith-based NGO’s, UnitingWorld is committed to supporting the response in these camps. Urgent donations are needed immediately to provide life-saving care (food, water, basic essentials, logistical support) to people suffering from the food crisis in these camps and right across the Horn of Africa. Visit www.unitingworld.org.au for more details, but please give donations online or call 1800 998 122.
Art and Craft Show
Wattle Park Uniting Church
Barton Highway (via Hall ACT) NSW
Friday, 2 September 5pm – 8pm – Punch and Nibbles
Saturday, 3 September 10am – 4pm – Morning and Afternoon Teas all day
Official Opening – 11am Saturday, 3 September by Mr Mark Carmody – ABC Weather Presenter
Featuring work by Nell Anderson – Water Colourist
Judy McDonald – Pottery
Wendy Lankford – Beadwork
and a collection of porcelain from Marg Southwell
This is a project of the Wattle Park Uniting Church Women’s Fellowship
Contacts: Sandra Southwell 62302516 and Judy McDonald 0414342916.
Black Stump
Black Stump is returning home to Cataract Park on 2011, and already the festival is filling up with all the things that make Stump unique. The website is regularly being updated with all the “What’s On” stuff. You can be assured that there is plenty in the programme to keep everyone entertained, engaged, and challenged. Black stump brochures are available on the table in the foyer. Please take them, share them, create an interpretive dance about them, stick them on your friends foreheads…
www.blackstump.org.au
First Sunday Cafe
