Our Church At Prayer |
For our GUC community:
This week we pray for:
• We pray for those who lives are troubled and who find themselves in the valleys of life.
• We pray for those who are elected as Leaders on our Church Council today.
• We pray for our need of a Treasurer
• We give thanks for the way we all participate in this Christian Community
• We give thanks for those who provide morning tea and for the food we share.
For our Presbytery and wider church:
• For the congregation of Weston Creek.
• For the new Presbytery Chairperson, Rev. Colin Bradford
For the world:
This week we pray for Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea.
We pray for:
• Political stability and freedom for the people in all of these countries.
• Those suffering from HIV and AIDS, and those who lack adequate health care.
• Those living at a subsistence level, and those who lack clean water and enough food.
• Monkeys and other animals that are threatened with extinction due to the destruction of their habitat.
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This Week's Notices |
AGM today
Following Worship today, we have our AGM at which we elect our Leaders to be on Church Council in 2009. Please stay for this meeting, if you are able. The following people have been nominated:
- Matt Grudnoff - Nominated for 2 years in 2008
- Chris Dodd - Nominated for 2 years in 2007
- Vanessa Yule - Nominated for 1 year, willing to serve as Chairperson
- Jenelle Martin - Nominated for 2 years, willing to serve as Secretary
- Margaret Reeson - Nominated for 1 year in 2008
- Clive Walmsley - Nominated for 1 year in 2008
- Beth Wright - Nominated for 2 years in 2007
Even Jesus had a Treasurer...
...and we need one too! However the Church Council has decided to divide the duties of treasurer into two roles - Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The Treasurer will have oversight of the budget and financial planning including being on Church Council. The Assistant Treasurer will manage the week by week tasks, without being on Church Council. These roles are significant in our life as a church. Mark Phythian has offered his gifts to serve as Assistant Treasurer and for this we are thankful. If you would like to discuss this further, or if you feel you have the gifts to help us at this time as Treasurer, please speak with Vanessa Yule (62592449) or Rev. Mark.
Two important Dates for our Congregation
* Next Sunday, 23rd. November - Architect Ric Small will present on two occasions, the costed preliminary sketch plans of our building for discussion. You can attend either 3pm @ Walmsleys (17 Gadali Crescent Ngunnawal) or 8pm @ Faulkner's (42 Burdekin Ave. Amaroo) Please plan to attend one or the other.
* The following Sunday, 30th. November - Congregational Meeting following worship, to receive a recommendation from the Church Council, concerning our building, and to vote on the proposal. This proposal will come out of our discussions on the costed preliminary sketch plans.
Baptism of Joshua Morris
Joshua has asked to be baptised. The whole congregation is invited to share in this special occasion.. It will take place on Saturday 22nd November at 2pm, at Belconnen Church of Christ (Nations Heart - Rae Street Belconnen) The baptism will take place at Nations Heart because Joshua would prefer a full immersion baptism, however Mark will be leading the service and it will be a GUC and family gathering. All welcome, followed by afternoon tea.
Rejoicing in Hope
Four Evenings of Advent Reflection
2, 9, 16, 23rd December.
Please see Rev. Mark today
if you would like to come.
Lent Event 2009
Lent Event 2008 was the biggest ever which saw more people participate and donations reach $380,000, an increase of 49% on 2007 with the funds being put to use in providing essential services to very poor communities in our world.
The goal in 2009 is to help more developing communities find their way out of poverty and to enhance the spiritual lives of Lent Event participants everywhere. There are some inspiring educational and theological resources in the making, including worship resources, Bible study and prayer guide for adults, youth Bible study and children's program. These 2009 resources will be released in October to allow planning and preparation for Lent 2009.
For further information go to www.lentevent.com and follow the prompts.
Christmas Giving Tree
As Christmas 2008 will be an even tougher Christmas for many families, due to the global financial crisis, UnitingCare in conjunction with Target, is once again asking you to donate a gift or gift card under their "Giving Tree" in stores nationally from 9th November. The UnitingCare network is one of Australia’s largest providers of community services. Last year, over 124,000 gifts and $56,000 worth of gift cards were donated nationally to the appeal through Target Stores.
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