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etails CONTACT DETAILS:Address : 16 Parkinson St,Weston, ACT, 2611.Phone : 02-6287 1981.Postal Address: PO Box 3104, Weston, ACT 2611.E-mail : Website : Church Office open : Tuesday to Friday 9.00 am-12 noon.Minister : Rev Gary Holdsworth Mob 0468 829 526Mob.

What’s On This Week

Wed 6/9 11.00 am

4.00 pm

Praise & Fellowship Service in the Chapel. Contact Celine Hampson.COUNCIL Meeting

Thurs 7/9 9.00 am9.30 am

TTT Bible Study. PrayerStudy. Contact Margaret Johnston

Fri 8/9 9.30 am Blue Wrens Play Group. Contact Linda Simmons.

Sun 10/9 9.00 am Family Service with Holy Communion in the Worship Centre

Thank you to everyone who makes a contribution to our Church

SUNDAY10 SEPTEMBER 2017Preacher Winston NewmanLeader Margaret JohnstonMusic L Dutton, L Simmons, L Pajackowski, T YeatesStewards Elizabeth Cowan & Robyn FitzsimmonsBible Readers Elizabeth Cowan & Rex NouMorning Tea Fran & David BrownSound Louise DuttonPowerpoint Producer Margaret JohnstonPowerpoint Operator Louise DuttonCommunion PreparerCommunion ServersKids Church Teacher Alison GarnseyKids Church HelperFlowers Irene RobertsCleaning White, NewmanGrounds Cook, Johnston, Norman, Simmons, Schutte

COMMUNION SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2017

0900 am

Preacher – Rev Gary Holdsworth

Bible Readings : Romans 12 : 9-21 and Matthew 16: 21-28

Dear VisitorsWelcome to our Church family today. We are so glad that you could join us!We would be grateful if you would please sign the visitor’s book in the foyer.

If you would like to be contacted during the week, please let us know.

All are welcome to join us for Morning Tea in the Concourse.

WORSHIP SERVICES

First Sunday of the month: 9.00am Holy Communion ServiceOther Sundays 9.00 am Service in the Worship Centre

First Wednesday of the month – 11.00 am Praise & Worship Service

ADVANCE NOTICE: This year’s SPRING CLEAN WORKING BEE will be on Saturday 14 October.

The next Congregational Meeting is planned for Sunday 17 September to accept the Annual Report and elect a member to fill an upcoming vacancy on Parish Council.THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2016-2017 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE FOYER TABLE.

CRAFT SHOW 27-28 OCTOBERAugust already and registrations are rolling in from exhibitors. If you would like to be an exhibitor, there are some forms available from the church Office in hard copy, or you can ask to have one sent to you by e-mail from the Church Office. The Official Opening will be on Friday 27th Oct at 7.00p.m. by Sarah Kelly who is Committee President, Karinya House for Mothers and Babies. This will be followed by supper with fabulous desserts. !!!!.Spread the word around – Weston Creek Uniting Church Craft Show is coming!!!!

TREASURER’S CORNER

Our Freewill Offerings for July and August this year have been $7053. And $7518 respectively which means we are on budget for these two months.Thank you everyone for your commitment. The Treasurer.

HALL HIREOur casual hall hire during August raised extra funds of $525 from a child’s birthday party, concert by Brindabella Chorus and Cba School of Dance extra lessons.

PASTORAL CARE TASK GROUPMeeting on Tuesday 5 September at 2 PM in the Concourse of the Parish Centre. Any concerns, please contact Trevor Bail.

BLUE WRENS PLAYGROUP - Help needed Term 4Can you spare an hour on Friday mornings? We need people to help with craft, kitchen duty, leading songs and stories or sharing an interest or hobby with the small children. If you can help, please contact Linda Simmons, or alternatively leave your name on the sheet located on the noticeboard at the back of the church.

CHURCH KEYSThe Office is undertaking an audit of Holders of Church Keys. At present, some keys are missing/or have not been returned after loan. Could folk please check your church keys, and if no longer needed, please return key to Office.

FOR YOUR PRAYERSGive thanks for the dedicated and enthusiastic involvement of members in worship and in outreach to the community.Pray for those who have serious medical conditions and for those who are recovering from illness.

PARTNERSHIP IN PRAYERSt James’ Congregation CurtinPlease pray for

The visit of Muslims for Progressive Values to the morning service on 10th September, for respectful communication, listening and understanding; and for the planning for the visit of a Jewish speaker. St. James’ ministry in the Curtin precinct. The Christian meditation group and the evening congregation’s growth in community and theological exploration.

Training for worship leaders in using the new digital projector.

DATE TO NOTE:Our Spanish Speaking Congregation will be holding their fund-raiser Food Fiesta on Saturday 16 September commencing at 10 am. . All very welcome.

Hymnfest at Wesley UC, Forrest - Sunday 10 September at 3pmWesley Church, National Circuit, Forrest, is hosting a Hymnfest on Sunday, September 10th, at 3.00pm. Come and enjoy singing a range of hymns old and new, accompanied by Wesley’s three-manual pipe organ. Admission: paper note; Afternoon Tea included.

Sunday afternoon recital 17th September 2017 at 2.30pm North Belconnen Uniting Church Conley Drive Melba ACT Hear two pipe organs and baroque cello by rising star performers James Porteous, Clara Teniswood, Jonathan

Lee playing works by Bach, Handel, Albinoni and more. Tickets $20, students free. Proceeds to aid further restoration work on the historic 1920 CW Leggo Pipe Organ Enquiries 0411232317.