Regular Events that happen in our church Worship Times
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Regular Events that happen in our church Worship Times
Regular Events that happen in our church MONDAY Children Children are welcome in worship. If needed, there is a parent’s and children’s retreat equipped with viewing window, on-line speaker, lounge and toys located on the eastern side of the building. Hearing Aids This church is equipped with a hearing aid loop. Your aid may have a special switch to allow you to tune into this service. Right centre side of church is best reception. Sunday Services 9.00am Worship Children in Worship (During School Term) Property Committee 3pm (bi-monthly) WEDNESDAY Web Site: www.toronto.unitingchurch.org.au OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday - 9.00am - 12noon Minister Rev. Lorna Martin (h) 4950 5805 (m) 0418 66 55 86 Email: [email protected] Uniting Church in Australia Newsletter of the Toronto Congregation We acknowledge the Awabakal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand. We pay our respects to them for their care of the land. May we walk gently and respectfully upon the land. Care N Share 7.30pm (1st Wed monthly) Seekers Discussion & Sharing Group 2.00pm (weekly) 148 Brighton Ave Toronto Church Council 7.30pm (monthly, 3rd Wed) THURSDAY World Vision 11.30am (1st Thurs) Contact Sandra 49592768 FRIDAY Mum’s Group 9.30am (bi-weekly) Faith Nurture Study Group 1.30pm (weekly) Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. PO Box 196 Toronto 2283 Telephone: (02) 4950 4077 Facsimile: (02) 4950 4713 Email: [email protected] Coffee and Chat 10.00am (3rd Wed monthly) InTouch Week beginning 27th March 2016 Friendship Group 5.30pm (2nd Fri) SATURDAY Unders and Overs As advised SUNDAY Congregational Meetings first Sunday of March, June, September & December Singalong 2.30pm, (4th) (except January & June) (various homes in the area) Admin/Finance Meeting 3.00pm (bi-monthly) At the home of Jan McGeachie The Gathering 6.00pm (1st & 3rd) Next Congregational Meeting: Sunday 5th June - 10.00am Our Mission Statement Seeking to be true followers of Jesus Sharing in the healing, freeing and life-giving work of God. Worship Times This Week: Easter Day 9.00am Community Worship Communion Rev Lorna Martin Next Week: Easter 2 9.00am Community Worship Communion & Benevolent Fund Rev Lorna Martin Welcome / Door & Offering Bunty Johnson & Irene Creek 1. Bunty Johnson 2. Irene Creek 3. Pam Durie 4. Lyn Butler-Cramer Bible Reader: Marg Lynn Next Week Bible Reader: Bob Gibbons Data Projector: Andy Smith Ass. Minister: Irene Creek Welcome To everybody worshipping with us today Please join us for refreshments following worship. If you are visiting with us please sign the visitors book before leaving. What’s On This Week For more information see the back page Sunday 27 March: 9.00am - Worship Watoto Choir Is coming to Toronto Uniting Church Saturday 28th May 2016 Time to be confirmed. A new sound by a family of orphans. “OH, WHAT LOVE” This is a date for your diary FIJI and TROPICAL CYCLONE “WINSTON” Tuesday 29 March: 9.00am - Healthy Living Wednesday 30 March: 9.30am - Ethics Training 2.00pm - Seekers Discussion 3.00pm - Physical Culture Friday 1 April: 1.30pm - Faith Nurture Study Group Saturday 2 April: 7.30pm - AA Meeting If you would like to make a donation toward the relief of people who have suffered cyclone damage we have a contact within our congregation who can send your donations directly to the affected village through their local church. For further information please speak with Lorna. Bible Readings 3rd April Rev 1: 4 - 8; John 20: 19 - 31 THE FAMILIAR STORY I recall as a child climbing up on my grandfather’s lap to have him read me a story. Once he finished, I’d ask him to read it to me again, and again, and again. For a couple of years, Gramps read me that story when I went to visit. He never tried to skip a page for I knew it so well. He must have tired of reading it but he kept doing it with sound effects until I brought him another one. He asked about the change – both were about the misadventures of a pony – but then read the new one over and over again. This week we have heard again the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, one we have read, heard and watched probably at least once every year of our life. We are so familiar with it, we may even switch off and think I know this story I don’t really need to listen to it again. The beauty of well-known and read stories is that they are like good friends who can bring comfort, challenge and peace. The events of Holy Week and Easter are such a story. It is a best friend who gives us hope and guidance for the future, reassurance in the face of difficulties and life threatening situations, and the knowledge that we are never alone even when everyone seems to have left us. Christ has died. Christ is buried. Christ is risen! These are the key points of this beautiful story that one should never tire of hearing. Listen again to Jesus’ Easter Story as if it is the first time you have encountered it. Let it renew you and shine the light of love all around so that you get so excited you can’t help but tell it over again to others. Rev Lorna Prayer Points For This Week Sunday: Those travelling over Easter. Sunday 3 April: 3.00pm - Admin Finance Team Meeting Toronto UC Consultation will be held after morning worship on Sunday 10th April Questionnaires related to the ministry and mission of the congregation are available Please complete and return by Friday 1st April. Hunter Presbytery Adult Fellowship Rally th Wednesday 30 March East Maitland UC 9:30am - Morning Tea for 10am start. BYO Lunch. Speaker: Dan McAloon (Frontier Services) If you wish to attend & require transport please contact Laraine or Sue. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith, It’s an element of faith. Paul Tillich Toronto Hub There are many activities happening at “The Hub” (previously the Senior Citizens Hall) every week from Music Appreciation, Men’s Cooking, Tai Chi, Live Music, Social Group, Arts, Gardening, Indoor Bowls, Knitting. More info on the Notice Board in the Foyer. Latest News Items Presbytery - Enews - 21 March UCA Synod weekly Newsletter - 24 March online @ www.nswact.uca.org.au These and many more items are in the rotating stand. Please read and return. Monday: Emergency Services personnel, their families & their Chaplains Tuesday: People still affected by Cyclone Winston Wednesday: Those affected by the bombings in Brussels Thursday: Local, State & Federal Politicians AUTUMN A’FAIR 6 WEEKS TO GO Our major fundraiser, will be held on Saturday 7th May. If you are able to help in any way by manning a stall, cooking, sewing, or helping on a stall please place your name on the sign up sheet on the NOTICE BOARD in the hall. Items needed; cakes, sewing, toiletries, baskets (small), books/DVD’s, plants, Jewellery etc. Watch this space for further ideas. Friday: Those suffering cancer & their carers Jewellery re-gifting time Saturday: Those who live on the street MONEY TINS FOR AUTUMN Are now available at the back of the church. Time to return your summer tins. Thank you to those members of our congregation who are supporting this second mile giving. It's your chance now to tidy up the jewellery what you collection don't and wear re-gift to our fabulous jewellery stall. The red box is waiting in the foyer for your contribution. We'll be cheering!