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Prayer Vigil

You are encouraged to join with us in prayer for Ukraine

At-home Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

7pm, Sunday 20th March 2022

Light a candle, as a visible sign of the light of Christ, who is the light of the world…

Take a deep breath. Feel the breath of God that has given you life.

Centre yourself and pray…

God of peace, God of mercy
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
We lament the violence that has come to their country
We ask for comfort for those who mourn, hope for those who despair and compassion for all who suffer.
We plead for an end to violence and aggression in their land

We pray for the people of Russia,
We give thanks for those who protest for peace and pray for ongoing courage
We ask for a change of heart in those who commit acts of aggression and war against their fellow citizens and neighbours
We pray for Russians who will suffer because of sanctions and war

We pray for leaders around the world
We pray that world leaders might work for an end to war and for establishing of peace
We seek wisdom for those who are making life and death decisions about how to respond to violence and threats of violence
We ask for courage for those who campaign for peace.

We pray for aid workers and journalists
We give thanks for the willingness of aid workers to work in situations of war and unrest in order to meet the needs of others
We ask for safety, wisdom and compassion for all working to alleviate suffering and heal the wounded
We pray for journalist and media organisations reporting the situation in Ukraine and Russia, may they report truthfully and compassionately.

We pray for peace
We lament violence around the world 
We plead for the ceasing of violence and the establishment of peace
We pray that you might give us a desire for peace and a willingness to work and hope and pray for peace each day.

Amen

Lifting of some Covid Restrictions

From Sunday 27 March you will no longer need to QR to go into church.  Density restrictions have been lifted but we would still like you to ‘spread out’ a little in church. We are now able to sing and have two singers out the front. With the lifting of mask restrictions we will not have to wear a mask.

Even if masks are not mandatory, please feel free to wear a mask if you wish, especially if you are unable to be socially distanced. We also ask that if you do have any symptoms at all – a sniffle, cough etc or have been in the company of someone who has tested positive – please take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) before coming to church and wear a mask while at church. I think that this is the way that we will keep each other safe at church in the future.

Men’s Coffee

there will be no coffee outing this month we hope with the easing of Covid restrictions that we will get together next month. Men’s coffee is normally the last Monday of the month. Please continue to look here for updates.

Arthur 0408943282

Picnic in the Park

To welcome the new Minister Allison

There will be a picnic at Blackall Park on Sunday February 20th at 12 noon.  This will be a Covid safe opportunity for us all to welcome Allison to Toronto. Please bring your own food and drinks, plus a chair, and probably some mossie repellent in case the flies or mossies are around. Hope to see you all there!

New Audio System and Platform

Audio/Computer Platform

Many thanks to all those who had a hand in creating this new addition to the church.

Along with this platform our audio has also been upgraded. Our technology is getting better all the time.

Please be patient as our operators get used to the new audio and streaming.

Christmas Market success

Our annual Christmas market went ahead on Saturday 4th despite the threatening weather. A rash decision was made to erect the gazebo on the front lawn as the sky remained dark. However the rain stayed away as trash and treasure, garden plants and jams and pickles sold well.

Most made it inside to see the books, jewellery, children’s toy and clothing stalls were also busy. Another great day. Good to see Christmas decorations on sale as well.

Faith Nurture Study Group

                – seekers exploring faith, at its heart and at its edges.

Currently sharing an Advent study: ‘Jesus Christ the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever – Finding Hope and Strength in Trying Times’.

Meeting in the Back Hall of the Church at 1.30pm Tuesdays but will be in recess between 21st December 2021 & 25th January 2022.

Kicking off on 1st February 02 with ‘First Light’ – a Living the Questions DVD-based study series. Interested? Ring Greg Newton 0419259200