The Village Church. 93 Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza P:

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1 Church News The Village Church 93 Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza P: Office Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday: 9:30am -1:30pm Friday: 9:30am -2:30pm Sunday 17 June, 2018 The Uniting Church in Australia

2 OUR VISION AND MISSION Following Jesus and walking together, the Village Church aspires to live God s unconditional love. We live Christian faith with integrity and meaning and, with a servant heart, we offer a place of welcome, care, inclusion and healing. MISSION: We will live out our vision by: Following Jesus who lived with integrity, honesty and justice. Building community both within and beyond the church. Nurturing a questioning and living spirituality. Fostering an inclusive and welcoming spirit. Offering abundant care and compassion. STAFF CONTACTS: Minister of the Word: Youth Engagement: Playgroup Coordinator: Pastoral Support: Communication & Admin: Rev Cameron McAdam E: cameronmcadam@hotmail.com P: M: Jake Doleschal E: jake.doleschal@fusion.org.au P: Barbara Mort E: ucame.playgroup@hotmail.com.au P: Shona Potts E: ucame.pastoralsupport@gmail.com P: Sally Mullins E: ucame@hotmail.com.au P:

3 ORDER OF SERVICE Sunday 17 June, 2018 SONG Our God WELCOME SONG Sing Praise and thanksgiving PRAYERS PASSING THE PEACE CHURCH LIFE The peace of the risen Christ be with you all. And also with you. Church Leader TIME WITH OUR YOUNGER PEOPLE SONG A voice is heard OFFERING AND PRAYER The children may leave for Kid s Church READING Ephesians 2: 1-22 SERMON Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God. Being made alive in Christ Quiet reflection and prayer SONG Colourful Creator PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER SONG Christ be our light BLESSING SONG You shall go out with joy

4 Today June 17 10:00am Morning Service led by Rev. Cam McAdam Monday June 18 9:15am Playgroup Tuesday June 19 9:15am Playgroup Wednesday June 20 Thursday June 21 9:15am Playgroup 1:00pm Knitting Group 7.30pm No Choir Practice Friday June 22 9:00am Men s Breakfast 9:15am Playgroup 1:00pm Art Group 3:30pm Junior KUCA 5:30pm Senior KUCA 5:30pm engaged 7:00pm Youth Group Saturday June 23 Sunday WHAT S ON AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH THIS WEEK? June am Morning Service led by Rev. Cam McAdam 6:00pm Sunday Nights at The Village - Evening Service As we reflect on our identity in Christ and the world, then Ephesians says as followers of Christ we are to live in a world, a cosmos, a creation, that is one. That is our identity in Christ, living in the world - as followers of Jesus, through the encouragement and strength of the Holy Spirit, we live into Jesus vision, what He launched, what He began, what He called the kingdom of heaven, living into this each and every day, we are living and working and making that heaven and earth oneness a reality, Jesus vision, the kingdom of heaven a reality in the here and now. Rev. Cam McAdam (from sermon on 10 June 2018)

5 OUR VILLAGE CHURCH - THE WEEK THAT WAS A special event last Sunday night - Christianity and the Environment Last Sunday 19 June, Sunday Nights at The Village co-hosted with the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) a very special event: Christianity and the environment empowering creative action. Those who attended enjoyed a rich time of gathering to explore faith-based responses to issues of ecological concern and climate change. Chris Dalton, Claire Dawson and Cam McAdam shared about their own journeys of growing in understanding and action with respect to creation and care and our relationship to the land. This was interspersed with beautiful music (thanks to Kristen and Joel) along with some poetry and a visual meditation. Adele Neale (a Community Organiser for Environment Victoria) facilitated some discussion, and it was encouraging to see a few new faces in our midst. It was particularly encouraging to welcome a lady from a local Catholic parish who is keen to connect with others around these important issues. We all agreed that we have much to learn from our indigenous brothers and sisters with regard to caring for God's precious earth. Those who were not able to attend might want to listen to the podcast, which captured the three presentations, or explore resources on the ARRCC website: A number of us are keen to follow up with a similar event, with a more multifaith focus. Please let Cam, Chris or Claire know of any local connections from other faith traditions who might want to join the conversation! This week with Cam Last week a church member shared a link to the 7:30 interview between Leigh Sales and Bishop Michael Curry, famous for his passionate royal wedding sermon. It s a good (and short) interview and he talks about love and the thing that he believes is behind all the major issues our world faces. It is an interview worth watching. Cup of tea? With a growing church, it s a challenge to chat with everyone on a Sunday morning. Nothing is more important than having space for the people of our church community. If you have something important you would like to share, I want to encourage you to give me a call or shoot me a text. My door is always open and I welcome a conversation and an opportunity to pray with you. Happy to meet you for a coffee, come to you for a cuppa, or we make a pretty good drink of your choice at the church. My details, and the details of Shona Potts, our Pastoral Support person, are available in Church News.

6 Our Village Church - the week that was... Background to Paul s letter to the Ephesians What you need to know Paul was born Saul, a Jew in Tarsus, a Roman citizen and was about 10 years younger than Jesus. He was very well educated and rose to a position of eminence as a Pharisee. He was a vehement persecutor of Christians. His life is recorded in the book of Acts. Saul, traveling to Damascus, had a vision of Jesus, a bright light that blinds him, He s taken to Damascus and a Christian, Ananias, lays hands on him, he receives the Holy Spirit, and is baptised a Christian. Paul regarded his conversion to be an apostolic commissioning and for Paul, born and educated a Jew, this means an apostle, or missionary to the Gentiles. Paul bases himself at Antioch, some 300 miles north of Jerusalem. From here he launches 3 missionary trips through Asia Minor, Greece, Aegean and Mediterranean regions preaching the gospel, performing miracles and being welcomed enthusiastically by gentiles. At the heart of Paul s life and ministry is the conflict in the early church about the place Gentiles. If Christianity was the fulfillment of God s promises in Judaism, then converts should be compelled to keep the commands of the Torah including circumcision for men. But if Jesus had thrown open reconciliation, then this did not apply. Paul sees himself extending Christ s work, and fundamentally transforms Christianity from an emerging Jewish sect to a religion less tied to its ethnic roots into something capable of challenging the world to consider faith in Jesus Christ. (Edited transcript 10 June 2018)

7 Living out our Vision and Mission - Exploring New Ways and Building Relationships In recent times our church has been exploring ways of moving toward the directions outlined by Jesus both spiritually and practically, but in a modern context. On Sunday evening, Cameron Mc Adam, Claire Dawson, Chris Dalton, and Adele Neale from Environment Victoria led an informal service focussed on climate change and consumerism, with the underlying question of what role the church and our spiritual approach could play in helping society move to a better place. On Friday afternoon a small group of five (Cam and Chris Opie, Chris Dalton, Margaret and David Arnott) visited Willum Warrain Aboriginal Centre in Hastings to make connection with our local indigenous community and to start exploring how we can be part of the movement toward real reconciliation. A thread linking both is the spiritual importance of land and country. We are also discovering that poetry, art, literature, music and dance are important to the journey for all humanity. Further, the realisation that we are part of God s living Earth, rather than the selfish centre that has evolved over recent centuries, needs to develop throughout society. The Uniting Church Synod and Assembly have articulated statements in both these high profile current concerns and our community is responding as part of our outreach effort. The above symbolic display was from last Sunday evening: An Australian Religious Response to Climate Change

8 At the Village Church The Village Church Camp: Register your interest today! It is again time to start thinking about our annual Church Camp to be held on the weekend of November. The weekend will include activities for children, walking, beach games, swimming, an open air worship on Sunday morning and plenty of opportunities for relaxing. Church camp dates: November 2018 Costs for the weekend: Powered campsite $ 80 for 2 adults + $16 per child Cabins $144 for 2 adults on a share basis with 2 others or $280 for a family. If we have capacity to allocate a whole cabin to 2 adults on a non-share basis the cost will be $24O Villa $215 for 2 adults on a share basis with 2 other adults We look forward to a fun weekend. Please indicate your intention to attend by ing John de Wijn (dewijn@vicbar.com.au) or Glynis Burt (ivorglynis@vic.chariot.net.au) as soon as possible. Remember accommodation will be allocated on a first in basis on payment of a deposit of $30.00 per family.

9 At the Village Church The Village Church Walking/ Hiking Group First outing planned... The first outing of the newly established Village Church Walking/ Hiking group is planned for Sunday 1 July to the Mt Eliza Quarry, leaving the church at midday. The walk/hike is expected to take 3 hours return. If you are interested in joining the group on the 1st, please let Margaret Loadman ( ) know. The next meeting of the Village Church Friendship Group will be held on Tuesday 26 June at 1.30p.m. Friends will entertain us with a variety of music and song even a sing-a-long - so come in good voice. We are fortunate to have such talented folk within our group to share their love of music. All are welcome to come along to enjoy this time of friendship and hospitality. Afternoon tea will be served. Friday 22 June 9.00 am at 1001 Nights Cnr Mt Eliza Way & Canadian Bay Rd. Next door to the former Vogue House café Nights specialises in Middle Eastern Cuisine but serves any style of breakfast to satisfy all tastes.

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11 A sneak peak look at our new Village Church Pre-School & School Awareness Flyer...

12 Do you have spare beanbags? Can you help The Village Youth? The Village Youth would love to receive any bean bags no longer needed, as they would be a much appreciated (and used) addition at both The Village Youth and engaged programs. A big thank you for the bean bag donations received to date! Please see Jake if you can help out.

13 WINTER WORKING BEE - Saturday 30 June 8:30am-12:00pm It is time for our winter effort to clear up the church and grounds. As its been a little while since our last working bee, there s lots to be done! Some key jobs include weeding and pruning the garden, window cleaning and gutter clearing, together with general cleaning and maintenance. Please BYO own tools, as there are a limited number available at the church. Spare tip tickets are always appreciated and we would be grateful to anyone who is able to make a tip run. We will share in morning tea at 10.30am and all contributions are welcome. Any questions, please see Doug Thring. Church garden care program A reminder to sign up if you would like to participate in the beautification of our church grounds by looking after a small part of the garden. Any questions, please contact Doug Thring ( ) or Anthony McCabe ( ).

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15 Church Rosters 2018 June 17 Church Leader: Bible Reader: Welcomers: Counting: Music: Kids church: Flowers: Power point: Morning Tea: Mohan Jacob Sally Mullins Carole & Katherine Suttie John de Wijn & Margaret Ferguson Max Drummy Ann Connan & Noel Baxter Marlise Botha Ian Clarnette Evelyn Clarnette, Sue Mills Chris & Robert Johnson June 24 Church Leader: Bible Reader: Welcomers: Counting: Music: Kids church: Flowers: Power point: Morning Tea: Margaret Ferguson Shirley Bowan Linden Fowler & Jennie Maclahlan Trevor Burt & Ian McInnes Max Drummy Georgie McAdam & Sally Mullins Jenny Maclachlan Cam Opie Val Chamberlain, Evelyn Clarnette Anthony & Janette McCabe July 1 Church Leader: Communion: Bible Reader: Welcomers: Counting: Music: Kids church: Flowers: Power point: Morning Tea: Kaye de Wijn Barb Wilson & Margaret Loadman Merrilyn Salisbury Petunia & Elizabeth Jacob Mohan Jacob & David Arnott Max Drummy Mal Suttie & Margaret Arnott Jennifer Collett Matthew Jacob Chris Johnson, Claire Thonemann Carole Suttie & Lois Gust Mowing - JUNE Ivor Burt - JULY Trevor Burt The latest roster for May-Aug is located on the Church website. Alternatively, please contact the office for a copy.

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