Newsletter 19th October

Some news around our tables – you may know the ones we have, after multiple valiant repairs, are actually dangerous – the legs fall down without warning when they are being carried, and this may cause broken skin on legs and arms that don’t heal as well as they once did. We were given another $1000 donation in September towards the BBQ which had already been donated, so we are buying some tables with moulded leg fittings to replace the current ones. If you would like an old table, you are most welcome to have one – they are sturdy enough when erected – and for $10 may be useful to you. Please let Cass know if you’re interested in one or two. We are also encouraging our people to use cash when buying coffees, market day purchases, concert tickets etc, as every time we use the card reader, it skims a percentage – it’s not going to break us, but always better knowing the whole amount is going towards the church. Please don’t shy away from using your card if you don’t have cash on you – just something to be aware of. At our spiritual retreat on Thursday we considered in depth “Love your enemies”. This is perhaps one of the hardest of Jesus’ teachings – but we were truly inspired by the story of Marguerite Barankitse – if you get a chance, research her story – in the light of how many enemies she loved, there’s every chance our own challenges pale into insignificance. Fabulous news this week – our Moderator Rev Bruce Moore is planning to celebrate 100 years of worship here next December – that’s very exciting indeed!

 

Sunday 19^th October – “New House Rules”

                           5pm – “Heartfelt Prayer”

Focus Text: Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8

Listening Song: You Say by Lauren Daigle

 

Sunday 26^th October – “House of Hope”

                           5pm – “Admitting Brokenness”

Focus Text: Joel 2:23-32; Luke 18:9-14

Blessings Julie

Thankyou to those who have donated items to the kitchen, they have already been put to good use.  I have updated the list, double ups of items won’t hurt so please bring in any items that may be of use.

• Cooling racks
• Cake tester
• Citrus Juicer
• Oven Mitts
• Food storage containers
• Baking Sheets
• Mixing Bowls including large catering size

Every Thursday

10am –12noon

 Cost $18 Class, Coffee, Cake

Come and learn all about watercolour. Christine donates her time so all funds come back into the church.

Beginner friendly

 

VOLUNTEER STATEMENT OF PERSONAL COMMITMENT— Thankyou to those who have already completed this. All volunteers are required to sign the document, if you have not yet done so, please sign the form and pass onto the office asap

APRONS— We still have quite a few of our Southport Uniting Church Aprons available for purchase at $20. The aprons   allow us to look uniformed at events like our Market days. These can be purchased from the office.

FOOD HAMPERS—Supplies of food are going out quicker than they come in lately. If you are able to add a can or two to your weekly shop every little bit helps. We have also had a number of the homeless ask for deodorant lately,  donations of travel size toiletries are also welcome.

ROSTERS— The November roster will be out next week, if you are going to be away please let me know before I do the rosters up.

 

By Hayden Wiseman

 

Another brilliant performance by Hayden, pictured performing along side his wife Paula. We made a profit of $70.

 

Monday 20th October

8:50am             BOWLS

2pm                  CRAFT

 

Tuesday 21st October

9:30am             GENTLE EXERCISE

11:30am           BIBLE STUDY

7pm                  SUPPER@7

 

Wednesday 22nd October

9am                   MARKET DAY

10am                ENGLISH LANGUAGE

6pm                  MOVIES

 

Thursday 23rd October

10am                WATERCOLOUR CLASS

10:30am          WORSHIP SERVICE

23 Short Street Southport

Office Hours 8am-1pm Tues– Thurs

Tel 5532 5915

Email: southportuca@gmail.com

Web: www.southportunitingchurch.org.au