Reminder: Kids Church is on Sunday 31st of March

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A reminder from Judy and Judy that next week is Kid’s Church@Sunday morning worship.  There is no Kid’s Church in April due to school holidays, but there will be plenty of kid-friendly activities at our Palm Sunday, Tenebrae and Easter Sunday worship!

Ordination of Kathryn Stoel-Cosineau as Minister of the Word

St Luke’s is excited to celebrate the Ordination of Ms Kathryn Stoel-Cousineau as Minister of the Word in the Uniting Church on

Sunday 24 March 2019 at 2:00pm

aSt Lukes Uniting Church – 174 Barrabool Road, Highton 3216. 

Kathryn and her family have been members of St Luke’s congregation for the past 6 years, and we are grateful for all the gifts of ministry and care that they have shared with us.

We wish them every blessing as Kathryn takes up her first Ministry Placement with Leopold Uniting Church.

Kathryn and Linda at Messy Church in 2017

Baptisms and Confirmations at St Luke’s Sunday 24th March

Join the congregation this Sunday to welcome and pray for Aphra, Eli, Lillian and Abigail as they take the next step of commitment in their journey of faith. This is a very significant time and also a wonderful opportunity to reaffirm your commitment to following the way of Jesus in your own life.

Beautifully Broken Conference 30th March in Geelong

St Luke’s member Claire, a supporter of the leprosy mission, wanted to share this conference with the Congregation.

Be inspired by real and raw stories of healing from brokenness to incredible freedom, where their biggest mess, became their biggest message.

At Brave Enough’s Beautifully Broken Conference our speakers will be sharing powerful messages interwoven with vulnerable parts of their own story, because people are inspired by our victories but they connect with our weaknesses. These incredible messages are filled with hope, strength and direction, empowering others to be Brave Enough to face their challenges and emerge stronger; to help the next person up and write a positive new chapter in their story.

The Leprosy Mission’s Lisa Sturzenegger will also share stories of people affected by leprosy who have overcome adversity to find new hope in their lives.

Lisa travelled to Nepal in 2017 on a Trek to Defeat Leprosy. She visited The Leprosy Mission Anandaban Hospital and met the people you are bringing hope and healing to.

Click here for tickets

 

Weekly Update Sunday 10th March

Here is this week’s news sheet:

Weekly update 10th March 2019

Pancake Day Fun

 

Weekly Update Sunday 3rd March 2019

Here is the Weekly Pew Sheet.

Weekly update 3rd March 2019

You may have noticed some changes in the foyer and outside the front of the church!  Noel McMillan, Ian Allan and Ian Pooley have been adding to our display capacity by installing wall mounted brochure holders and replacing the outdoor noticeboard with a larger donated one – thanks Resourcing Ministry Team!

Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 3rd of March

Clean up Australia Day
Our environment is no place to leave rubbish and debris lying around, so we’re teaming up again to clean up the Barrabool Rd Stormwater Basins.  Please register and join us at the Clean Up Australia website, then spread the word to come along and work off those unwanted pancake calories from  the pancake feast following the church service on Sunday March 3; Clean Up Australia Day.
Be visible in our local community; help us to be seen cleaning and taking care of our locality.  Our efforts are making a difference; the quantity and types of rubbish needing to be removed from our local area is gradually reducing each year.

We’d love your help on the day if you would like to sign up to be a volunteer at our Clean Up site.

https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/ianlawrence  this is my volunteer page!

Want to get in touch or have a question about the Clean Up?

Contact Robyn at the church office 52442997.

Got a question for Clean Up Australia? You can send an enquiry to cleanup@cleanup.com.au or give them a call on 1800 CUA DAY ( 1800 282 329 )

Thank you for your support! Remember – change starts with you!

Best wishes,

Ian LAWRENCE