TODAY 7 th FEBRUARY 2016 Transfiguration of Jesus 10:00 am Fully Alive Worship with Communion WORSHIP CALENDAR 10 th Feb Ash Wednesday 7:00pm Worship 14 th Feb Lent 1 10:00am Worship 21 st Feb Lent 2 10:00am Worship with the Choir 28 th Feb Lent 3 10:00am Worship with the Band Croydon Uniting Church Minister: Rev. Bronwyn Daniels 9723 5103 0417 383 764 minister@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au Children, Families & Youth Ministry (CFYM): Carolyne Chandler 9725 3393 Mobile: 0409 007 325 CFYM@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au Helping Hand: Dianne Bull 9725 1115 Mon Fri 9:30am 11:45am Church Office: Peter Mitchell Phone and Fax: 9723 5103 office@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au Wed Fri 10:00am 1:00pm Church Postal Address: 6 Tallent St Croydon 3136 3 rd Mar Pastoral Care Service 1:30pm Worship and Afternoon Tea www.croydon.unitingchurch.org.au www.facebook.com/croydonuniting Making a difference
POINTS OF INTEREST NOTES & NEWS EVENING FELLOWSHIP Notices for SUNDAY 14 TH FEBRUARY are due by Wednesday 10 th February 2016. Please submit your notices by email to office@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au or put typed hardcopies in the red letterbox in the foyer. Notices should be no more than 50-100 words in length. The Notes & News is also available electronically, via email, in.pdf format. To subscribe to this, please email: office@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au The Evening Fellowship meets at 7:30 pm on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month (except in December and January) for fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend. We have guest speakers on a range of subjects. We raise money through cake stalls and catering, and donate the proceeds to worthy causes. Please see Adele Allen if you d like to find out more or join in. PHOTOGRAPHY Over the next few weeks there will be some video footage shot within and after the worship services. The purpose of this filming is to help tell our story of what we love about our church. Please indicate to the photographer if you do not wish to have your photo taken or used in this way. KUCA (Kids of the Uniting Church in Australia) Club meets on the 3 rd Sunday of the month during term time in the Church Hall between 2:30 4:30 pm for fun, food, friendship and more fun! It is an activity for children in Foundation to Grade Five to get together for games, learning, cooking, outings and other fabulous activities! Please contact Phil Daborn and Janet Yen (on 9876 5189) for further information! PROPERTY COMMITTEE Please note that next week s Property Management Committee meeting (on Wednesday 10 th February) in the Fellowship Room will start after the conclusion of the Ash Wednesday service (i.e. at 8:00PM, or a little before, rather than the usual 7:30PM start).
ROSTERS Next Week Sunday, 14 th February 2016 10:00am Foyer Steward Bruce Davies Doors John Lewis & Geoff Coombes Greeter Jo Lewis Vestry Elder Adele Allen Organist Heather Tinney Scripture Reader Elaine Tanner Prayers Ron Laussen Sound Operator David Chandler Data Operator Tom Maddern PowerPoint Prep David Collett Incident Controller TBA (refer Carolyne Chandler) Finance Bruce & Carole Turner / Nicola Greve Morning Tea Kath Elsworth / Ewan Gallop / Lynda Reid Flowers Louise Davies Grounds Zone 2 Martina Honey / Barney Wilson Cleaning Chin Community First Reading Deuteronomy 26: 1 11 Second Reading Romans 10: 8b 13 Weekly Readings (Lectionary) 14 th February 2016 Lent 1 Psalm Psalm 91: 1 2, 9 16 Gospel Luke 4: 1 13 SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT The glory of God is a human being fully alive. St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Uniting Church in Australia Croydon Congregation February 7, 2016 Fully Alive WELCOME TO WORSHIP AS WE GATHER AS COMMUNITY No offering bowls will be passed around this morning. Please place your offerings in the bowls provided during the service. Notices of the Community Time of Silence and Contemplation Please stand & sing as the Bible and symbols of worship are carried in Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (verses 1 & 5) TiS 111 Call to Worship Lord, the light of your love is shining TiS 675 Opening Prayer Early Word New Beginnings and Transitions Carolyne Chandler Presentations Blessing Prayer & Covenant Prayer Children leave for activities Prayer of Confession & Words of Affirmation LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD FOR US Scripture Readings Paul Chandler Psalm 99 (a paraphrase based on the Common English Bible, but intentionally turned into the 2 nd person, so that we are addressing it to God.) A Mountaintop to Remember (based on Luke 9: 28 36) Message WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD FOR US Take my life, and let it be TiS 599 Please remain standing at the conclusion of this song as we dedicate our offerings of food and money given today and through Direct Debit. Offering Prayer Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People Helen Marsham The Peace O, let the Son of God enfold you TiS 655 Invitation Choir: Invitation to the Sacrament (tune: TiS 485) SANS 94 Please join the choir in singing this hymn from verse 3 onwards Communion Prayer & The Lord s Prayer Distribution This morning you are invited to come forward, via the centre aisle, take a piece of bread, dip it in the juice and take it back to your seat via the side aisles, where you can eat it in your own time. There is a gluten-free station by the lectern. You will be served in your seat, if you find that easier. Prayer after Communion Thuma mina (pronounced tooma meena ) TiS 749 Sending and Blessing May the feet of God walk with you TiS 779 Thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Please sign our visitors book and make yourself known to us if you are new or visiting. Everyone is invited to stay for a drink and a biscuit which will be served in the Fellowship Room adjoining the Worship Space. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - Many of the words of the prayers, hymns and songs used in this order of service are reproduced with permission under licence # 232 with LicenSing Online cleared music for churches, licence # 3476 Copyright Agency Limited (CAL), Church Copyright Licence # 304528 and Music Reproduction Licence # 304535 with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) and the Australasian Performing Rights Association Limited (APRA).
What s On Monday 8 th February 7:30PM Helping Hand Kitchen Tuesday 9 th February 9:30AM Prayer Group Minister s Office Wednesday 10 th February Deadline for Notes & News submissions 9:30AM 7:00PM 8:00PM Playgroup (TBC) Community Room Ash Wednesday Service Worship Space Property Committee Fellowship Room Thursday 11 th February 9:30AM Music Together Community Room Friday 12 th February 9:30AM Playgroup (TBC) Community Room 6:30PM FFEET Chandler Residence (7 Gardenia St, Croydon South) The season in which we prepare for Easter is fast upon us. Lent will commence with an Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday 10 th February at 7:00PM. In the last few years we have used the Lent Event Resources for worship and private devotions as well. This year we will again be using these resources. The NEW Lent Event App offers more features to enrich your spiritual journey through Lent! You can choose to receive daily prayers and reflections on your smartphone or tablet, as well as watch clips and read inspiring stories about the people and communities that Lent Event supports. It s free, and available now in the App store (for ios), and on Google Play (for Android). Lenten studies will also commence shortly. A study booklet can be ordered from Peter in the office (on 9723 5103) or from Bronwyn, for a donation of $5. Studies will take place on Tuesday mornings, from 10:30AM 12:00PM (midday). There will be 6 studies on the theme of Guided by the Light, guided by the Spirit by Rev Dr Tony Floyd. Studies will be on from 16 th February - 22 nd March (inclusive). For more information, please see Bronwyn.
EVENING FELLOWSHIP BBQ Notes & News MSR UPDATE On Wednesday 17 th February, the Evening Fellowship will begin the year with their traditional barbeque, to raise funds for the UnitingCare Pancake Day appeal. The barbeque will commence at 6:00PM with sausages, rissoles, salads and bread stick, followed by cold sweets, fruit salad and ice cream. Tea, coffee and cordial will also be provided. The cost is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child, or $20.00 per family. For more information, please contact Adele Allen (on 9779 9448) or Shirley Maddern (on 9879 1253). LENTARA ASYLUM SEEKER PROJECT Lentara works with asylum seekers who live in our community with little, if any, government assistance. These people need all the help they can get just to survive. Money is always tight. If you would like to support the work of the Lentara ASP, please add your donation to the collection in an envelope clearly marked: ATT: Asylum Seeker Project, or hand it to ISLA MACLEOD. If you donate by cheque, please make it out to: Croydon U.C. Asylum Seeker Project. The money collected will go through the Share Appeal, who add a percentage more to each donation. Thank you for your past generosity in helping Lentara assist our desperate brothers and sisters! The Major Strategic Review (MSR) is holding more information sessions across Victoria and Tasmania. This is YOUR opportunity to hear and provide feedback on the proposed vision and plans for the Synod. Please consider attending one of the following sessions to discuss the findings of the MSR and the possible changes for the Church: Tuesday 8 th March @ Heathmont Uniting Church (89 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont) at 6:30PM. Saturday 19 th March @ the Victorian Synod Office (130 Little Collins St, Melbourne) at 10:00AM. The sessions will run for two to three hours. More information is available at: www.listeningpost.victas.uca.org.au/msr PLAYGROUP: HELP WANTED! Our Playgroup Coordinator, JACQUI NICHOLLS, is looking for assistance with Friday playgroup sessions. She needs someone (or a group of people) who can help her to set up and pack up before and after the sessions (which run from 9:30AM to 11:30AM, during school term time), and to chat with the carers and children who attend. Please contact Jacqui on 0417 145 971 or email her at jacnic29@gmail.com if you can help or have any queries.
VISITORS We welcome you to Croydon Uniting today! Please ask the Greeter for a copy of our Newcomers Kit, and sign the Visitors Book so we can get to know you better. If you have young children, a Family Corner at the rear of the worship space is available if you choose. Our Sunday STEPS program for children and young people operates during term times, and visiting children are most welcome to join in. At Croydon Uniting Church we welcome everyone who wishes to come to the table in Holy Communion and take part, so if today s worship includes Holy Communion, please participate as you feel comfortable. FOR YOUR INFORMATION CHURCH OFFICE Peter is in the office on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10:00am and 1:00pm, except for Public Holidays. At other times, please leave a message and Peter will return your call (ph: 9723 5103). You can also email the office on: office@croydon.unitingchurch.org.au BOOKING FACILITIES If you would like to the church property for church or private use please contact the office. Please remember to book any use of the buildings! ANNOUNCEMENTS If you would like to have an announcement made during Notices please give the details in writing to the Vestry Elder before the service. RECORDED SERVICES CDs of the Worship Service are available. Please collect from the box in the Foyer, or contact the office for a copy. NAME TAGS Don t forget to wear your name tag to church. If you don t have one, or need a replacement, please speak to Adele Allen. KEY CONTACTS Band Donald Marsham 9723 2933 Choir David Collett 9723 0427 Church Council (Chairperson) Rohan Pryor 0400 013 699 Church Council (Co-Secretaries) Paul & Carolyne Chandler 9725 3393 Congregational Chairperson Russell Davison 9727 4745 Croydon Parish Players www.croydonparishplayers.com Evening Fellowship Adele Allen 9779 9448 Finance Committee Paul Chandler 9725 3393 KUCA Club (Foundation-Year 5) Phil Daborn & Janet Yen 9876 5189 Music Together Mary Birch 9723 0212 Friday FFEET Paul & Carolyne Chandler 9725 3393 Playgroup Jacqui Nicholls 0417 145 971 Prayer Group Rev. Bronwyn Daniels 9723 1120 Safe Church Contact Person Chris Hill 9723 1592 Safe Church Contact (alternate) Phil Daborn 9876 5189 Social Justice Committee David Collett 9723 0427 Sunday STEPS Carolyne Chandler 9725 3393 Young Singers Kathryn Lorimer 8711 3474 YUCC (Years 6-12) Carolyne Chandler 9725 3393