THIS WEEK IN OUR CONGREGATIONS:
Sunday 1 October
Portarlington
9.00 amRev. Ian Porter
Holy Communion
Drysdale
9.00 am W@9 Denise's team
10.45 amDenise's team
St Leonards
7.00 pmRev. Ian Porter
Holy Communion
Loose change and Food Bank
Monday 2 October
9.30 amDrysdale KYB
7.15 pmPortarlington Seekers
Wednesday 4 October
7.30 pmPortarlington Pastoral Care
Thursday5 October
9.00 amPortarlington, Choir practice
9.30 amDrysdale, Choir practice
10.30 amDrysdale, Coffee & Chat,. Cafe Zoo
7.00 pmPortarlington Elders
Sunday 8 October
Portarlington
9.00 amRev Margaret Manning
Drysdale
9.00 am W@9 Rev Temukisa's HC
Loose Change & food bank
Graeme's team assisting
10.45 amRev Temukisa's HC
Loose Change & food bank
5.00 pmMessy Church
St Leonards
7.00 pmAnglican led
ALL CONGREGATIONS
Rev Geoff Giddings.
We give thanks to God for the ministry and friendship of Geoff as our former minister and then a member of the Portarlington- St Leonards congregation.
Our prayers are with Sandra and family.
After Geoff’s funeral service, three serving plates were left unclaimed in Parks Hall.They are in the kitchen at our church hall in Portarlington, or please call Lorraine on 5259 2364.
Youth Justice. The Geelong Inter-Church Social Justice Network now has a short video of its recent Seminar ‘Youth Justice. What Works for a Safer Geelong’ on its website socialjusticegeelong.org.au/ youth-justice-what-works-for- a-safer-geelong/The video promotes the five resolutions endorsed by the seminar, key messages from speakers, and concludes with over 50 ideas submitted by the audience for improving the youth justice system in Geelong. A Regional Action Plan is necessary in order to garner the ‘whole of community effort’ that is required to meet this ‘whole of community problem’ in relation to young people who offend. This includes the need for earlier intervention involving investment by Government and an integrated response across a number of Government Departments.
PORTARLINGTON
Seekers Seekers will meet again on Monday 2 October at Hughes home at 7.15pm for cuppa and chat.This will be followed by part 3 of our study “Justice”. All welcome.
Church Lunch The final church lunch for the year will be held at the Port Golf Club on Sunday 8 October at 12 noon.Please sign up today or let Lorraine know (5259 2364) by Wed. 4Oct. if you intend coming.
Advance Notice.
Working Bee for Cleaning andGardeningon Saturday 14 October after the Fellowship Breakfast. Bring any equipment you need to do the task you have seen needs to be done.
Fellowship Breakfast
The October breakfast meeting will be held at Portarlington on Saturday
14 October, ‘17, commencing at 7-30am. Guest Speaker will be Mr. Clive Whitworth of St. Leonards. Clive was a Weather Bureau Observer and will tell us his story. All members of the Linked Congregations and their friends, are warmly invited to attend.
Acceptances please to Barry Ruler by Thursday evening 12 October please on 5259 3304.
Portarlington Annual Fete
Please note the Portarlington Annual Fete will be held Saturday 4 November commencing at 9-00am and running'til early PM.Stalls will include:
- garden plants,
- home made (craft),
- cakes and
- morning tea.
Local church members are asked to contribute items for the various stalls and members of the Linked Congregations and public are invited to attend.
Further details from:
Barry Ruler 5259 3304 or 04275 13950 or . If you are making food for the Church Fair on 4Nov, please note that you need to include a list of the ingredients and the initials of the maker on the label.
Chocolate lovers!
The visit to the Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery at 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae is on Monday, 9 October, leaving Portarlington about 1.00 pm ( after a healthy lunch at home). Car sharing will be arranged for those who have indicated they wish to attend.Please let Elizabeth know on 52592442 or email :- so that drivers and passengers can be arranged for the trip. ( There will be a map available if needed.) After enjoying the treats on offer for afternoon tea, we expect to arrive back in Portarlington about 4.00pm.
DRYSDALE
Mainly Home Made Fete/ Shed Sale
Saturday 14 October. 8.30-1pm.
Setting up will take place on Friday.
13 October from approx.11-12 am.
Many hands make light work.Invite a friend to join you for Devonshire Tea.