Baptism of Owen and Levi King!
Today we celebrate the baptism of Owen and Levi King. We welcome them, their parents Simon and Brooke and their families as we share together in this sacrament through which we celebrate God’s love and grace.
Congregational Meeting
Our next Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday 19th. August following worship. At this meeting the 2012/13 budget will be presented for approval. There will also be the latest information given on the Food Pantry which, if we are to go ahead, will require the congregation to affirm this is the direction we see our mission heading, affirm the expenditure to set it up, and affirm the building of a store from which to operate.
With Love to the World
The latest edition of With Love to the World is available today in the foyer. With Love to the World is a daily devotional guide produced by the Uniting Church. Each day has a short reading, reflection and prayer guide. Copies are just $4 and are available in the foyer.
New Gungahlin Uniting Directory
Each year we try to update our directory of the contact details of regular attenders. The directory is then accessible online (to members only), in a booklet and through email. In the foyer are the basic details of the members of the congregation for you to check and sign. All the information has been re-entered so please check your details are correct, fill in what is missing, change what is incorrect, and initial next to your name. We need your permission to include your name!
Church Property Management
After conversation with the Minister, Church Council executive and Property Committee, it has been decided that for the present we change the way we oversee our property management. At this time the Property Committee has been disbanded with the Church Council taking on the responsibility of overseeing our property management. All our property needs, projects, maintenance etc. will be prioritised by the Church Council according to safety, mission, and lastly ongoing jobs. We thank all those who have served on that committee.
We have appointed Frank Thompson as Maintenance Coordinator (Manse) and Steve Sweet as Maintenance Coordinator (Church Building). Their task is simply to oversee any small maintenance issues. Frank will also liaise with the Real Estate Agent for the Manse.
It is important that if there are small issues for church building maintenance that you identify, that you write them in the book that is in the kitchen and not expect Steve to deal with these things on Sunday mornings. Each of us, including the treasurer, the Minister, the secretary, the Maintenance Coordinators, should be able to come to worship on Sunday without it being a business day. Any major project ideas etc. need to be raised directly with the Church Council through the secretary Heather Lamb.
On a final note the Church Council has just rented out the Manse for 12-24 months to a family from South Africa. We are very pleased with this as there is an oversupply of rental properties on the market at this time.
Presbytery’s Invitation
An invitation to all members of UC congregations: Meet and hear Rev Prof Andrew Dutney (President of UCA Assembly 2012-2015) over dinner, hosted by the Presbytery of Canberra Region, on Friday 10 August 6.30 for 7pm (more details below); and/or at the morning session of the next presbytery meeting Sat 11 Aug 10am Greenhills Camp and Conference Centre, when Andrew will be guest speaker.
Dinner Venue: Australian Centre for Christianity & Culture, Blackall St, Barton. RSVP to Carolyn at office@canberraregion.unitingchurch.org.au Tel: 6248 9311 Fax: 6230 5163 by Thursday 2nd August. COST $25 pp ($20 conc) cash on the night or direct deposit but please email/ring the office so we know you have pre-paid. Direct Deposit details: BSB 634 634 Account: 100037270 Reference: Pres.dinner (and family name).
Black Stump – 2012
