St Luke’s Uniting Church Highton 174 Barrabool Road, Highton Ph. 5244 2997 Email: stlukes_highton@iinet.net.au Web: www.hightonstlukes.unitingchurch.org au APRIL 12, 2015 This news sheet is available on the website each Saturday evening _____________________________________________________________ Minister: Rev. Tony Johnson (Joncevski) Phone 0421 331 894 Email: tjohnson@christologia.net ON LEAVE SHARING THE JOURNEY: Alison Lyons will lead this segment of worship for April. If you would like to promote an activity or share with the congregation, contact her on 5241 2353 or in person prior to the service. CAKES FOR MESSY CHURCH: Each month 70 pieces of cake are needed for sweets at Messy Church. We are very grateful to those who have been providing them each month but feel it is not fair to expect the same people to do it each month. If you feel you could help some months, would you please put you name on the list which is on the whiteboard in the foyer telling us which month you are willing to help? ST. LUKE’S WHEELS: During April, Joy Hicks will take all ‘first calls’. Her phone number is 5243-4284. If you have a Medical or Pastoral appointment and require transport, please ring Jenny. Please give 2 days’ notice. HOUSE CHURCH Date: Sunday, April 12th, 2015 7.00 pm Place: Susan and Jim, 63 Kensington Road, Leopold 0414 502 969, 0414 502 969, 0414 502 969 Speaker: Rhonda Dingle: A primary teacher at a variety of schools then Pastoral Care at St Vincent’s and Barwon Health. Recently Qualified as Spiritual Director. Married to Roger with two adult children. Grew up in Geelong and then spent 10 years in country Victoria before returning to Geelong. Enjoys community singing group, volunteer work at Diversitat, swimming, walking, gardening and reading. Worship: Susan and Jim Supper: A–L Apologies: Susan or Jim DUTY ROSTER APRIL 12, 2015 CLEANING B. & M. HUNT USHERS FLOWERS MORNING TEA B. HUNT M. & L. ROBERTSON KID’S CHURCH CAR DRIVING SOUND CONNECTIONS WELCOMER K. MCAVANEY L. ROBERTSON J. HICKS POWERPOINT READER ORGAN D. & J. JACKSON M. BAIRD I. ALLAN C. MANKS J. & V. ENGLAND M. SELLER D. SELLER M. JOHN LAUNCH OF “LIFEBOAT”: “Lifeboat” is a Geelong-based group which seeks to provide pastoral care to established victims of church-related sexual abuse. It comprises both professionals e.g. doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other good people who simply want to “make a difference” to the difficulties faced by victims. For eighteen months, in a small but effective way, “Lifeboat” has been helping victims / survivors in areas such as employment, accommodation, support groups, financial assistance and advice, faith support and practical help. It assists victims irrespective of denominational background. Response from those assisted has been extremely positive. “Lifeboat” will be formally launched on Wednesday April 22 at “The Pier Receptions” (where better to launch a “lifeboat” than at “The Pier”!), Cunningham Pier, Geelong, commencing at 7.30 p.m. and concluding around 9.15 p.m. Speakers include Frank Costa AO, eminent Geelong psychologist Chris Mackey, David O’Brien (former member of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry), and Fr. Kevin Dillon, together with several victims / survivors briefly telling their story of the value of “Lifeboat” for them. This will be an informative and practical evening, where everyone will have a chance to offer some effective help for a highly-deserving group of wounded people. Be there!! Any enquiries – Peter McCann - 0427 350 416 or Terry O’Brien 5221 7339. SERVICES NEXT WEEK SUNDAY: 9.30 am Rev. Heather Marshall 7.00 pm House Church ____ _____________________________________________ LECTIONARY READINGS: April 19, 2015: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3: 1-7; Luke 24:36b - 48. __________________________________________________ LAST WEEK’S STATISTICS OFFERING: ACTUAL: $1963 Y.T.D. $25890 BUDGET: $1830 Y.T.D. $25732 ____________________________________________________________ THIS WEEK’S DIARY: Mon Apr 13 7.00 pm Geelong Chorale Bella Mama Highton Rotary Board Tue 14 9.00 am Men’s Shed 2.00 pm Ford Retirees 5.00 pm Weight Watchers 7.15 pm Communications Ministry Team Wed 15 6.30 pm Welsh Ladies Choir 7.30 pm Environment Group Thurs 16 9.30 am Men’s Shed 4.00 pm Choir Fri 17 9.30 am Trekkies 12.30 pm Sewing Group 3.00 pm Messy Church Church Office Hours: Wed - 10am to 12pm, Thurs – 10am to 12pm, Fri – 10am to 12pm ENVIRONMENT REMINDER. News of community ‘drop off’ places for batteries and fluorescent bulbs. In addition to St. Luke’s batteries can be left at Belmont Library and compact fluorescent bulbs are collected at Patsy’s Place, High Street Belmont near Coles car park. Please do not leave fluorescent bulbs at St. Luke’s. Additional environment and recycle information can be found outside the church office.
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