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Sunday, 1 August 2010This is the day which the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24, RSV
Welcome to Scots’ ChurchWhoever you are and wherever you are from, you are very welcome. The members and friends of the Scots' Church are pleased to have you worshipping with us today. We trust you will take away with you something that will sustain you in the coming week, and we hope you will be able to visit us again in the future.
PUBLIC WORSHIP AT SCOTS’Sunday, 1 August Indonesian Congregation 10.30 am Dr Sen Sendjaya (Werner Brodbeck Hall) 11.00 am Rev Douglas Robertson engage citychurch 5.00 pm Rev Douglas Robertson (Werner Brodbeck Hall) Wednesday, 4 August 1.00 pm Rev Richard O’Brien Thursday, 5 August 1.00 pm Rev Richard O'Brien - Series on Timeless Answers “Isn't the God of Christianity an angry judge?” Sunday, 8 August Indonesian Congregation 10.30 am Dr Sen Sendjaya (Werner Brodbeck Hall) 11.00 am Rev Peter Orchard engage citychurch 5.00 pm Rev Richard O’Brien (Werner Brodbeck Hall) Church Groups and Meetings and Other EventsOutreach Committee Monday, 2 August, 8:00 pm Kirk Session Wednesday, 4 August, 7:30 pm PWMU Wednesday, 11 August, 10:30 am Sausage Sizzle Wednesday, 18 August, 11:30 am Pastoral Care Committee Monday, 30 August, 7:30 pm Holy Communion Sunday, 5 September, 11.00 am and 5:00 pm International Organ Series Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21, 28, September, 6:15 pm Sunday, 26 September, 3.00 pm Wednesday, 29 September, 2:30 pm Board of Management Wednesday, 13 October, 7:30 pm The flowers today are donated by Ken & Eileen Bowden in loving memory of parents and grandparents.
Scots' PWMUThe next meeting is Wednesday 11 August, 10.30 am in the Robert White Hall Room Meeting Room. Guest Speakers will be Rev Peter Orchard (Minister at Ashburton Presbyterian Church) and his wife Toni. They will be speaking about their work in Malawi.
Please contact: Margaret Lowe 9877 1305 or Judith Kilmartin 9803 1467 Thursday Lunchtime SeriesRev Richard O’Brien is running this series in July, titled ‘Big Issues…Timeless Answers’. The series is being held in the Werner Brodbeck Hall (156 Collins Street) from 1.00 pm – 1.35 pm, and lunch, coffee, tea will be provided. The topic this Thursday, 5 August, will be “Who are you to tell me what to think?”
Film Discussion GroupThe next gathering of the Film Discussion Group will be held on FRIDAY, 6 AUGUST, 2010, at 12:30pm at Val & David's home to view the D.V.D. 'NOTTING HILL', starring JULIA ROBERTS & HUGH GRANT.
Please bring LUNCH to share. Enquiries: 9870 9817. The Congregational Annual PicnicThe Congregational Annual Picnic will be held on Saturday, 28 August, at Wattle Park, Surrey Hills, from 12:30 pm onwards. Those who would like can have a gentle stroll around the park before hand, and if you would like a game of golf put your name on the list on the 1st floor. More details will be available closer to the date. Bring your family and friends. We need lots of children, to make the games exciting. Mark the day off in your diaries, come and enjoy fun and fellow-ship with one another. If you need any details contact Helen Holman on 9807 8659
Seniors’ LunchThe next seniors lunch will be held on Wednesday, 29 September, at 11.00 am, followed by the mid week service. All members and friends are warmly invited. Contact Helen Holman (Tel. 9807 8659) or Rev Dr. Geoff Blackburn (Tel. 9882-5434) should you need more information. For catering purposes it would assist the pastoral care committee if you could let us know if you are able to attend.
Operation Christmas ChildOperation Christmas Child is a unique project of Christian relief and evangelism run by Samaritan’s Purse for needy children and we are participating again this year. Boxes are available in the Robert White Hall or from our office on the first floor. Return to the office between 1 and 25 October, but the earlier the better.
Sunday SchoolAt 11.00 am all young people are encouraged to join in morning worship, which will include a Sunday School teaching session in the Robert White Hall for all the children.
Evening Sunday SchoolAt 5.15 – 6.15 pm the Evening Sunday School for young people in the engage citychurch (5.00pm) congregation is held in the Robert White Hall.
CrècheCrèche is provided each Sunday morning for babies and small children, in the Session Room. Members, visitors and friends are invited to use this facility.
JAM@ScotsJAM@Scots is a Teens Bible study group, which meets every Sunday (except school holidays) during the 11.00 am Scots’ worship service. Teens also participate in fundraising and social events. We meet in Rev Douglas Robertson’s office (1st Floor, 156, Collins Street). All teens welcome!
After Church Social HourPlease join us after the service when we will combine with the Indonesian Congregation in the Robert White Hall for Tea and Coffee.
Rae Anstee, Session Clerk |