Regular Events that happen in our church Worship Times

Regular Events that happen
in our church
MONDAY
Children
Children are welcome in
worship. If needed, there is a
parent’s and children’s retreat equipped
with viewing window, on-line speaker,
lounge and toys located on the
eastern side of the building.
Hearing Aids
This church is equipped with a hearing
aid loop. Your aid may have a special
switch to allow you to tune into this
service. Right centre side of church is
best reception.
Sunday Services
9.00am Worship
Children in Worship
(During School Term)
Property Committee
3pm (bi-monthly)
WEDNESDAY
Web Site:
www.toronto.unitingchurch.org.au
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday - 9.00am - 12noon
Minister
Rev. Lorna Martin
(h) 4950 5805
(m) 0418 66 55 86
Email: lornamartin2@bigpond.com
Uniting Church in Australia
Newsletter of the Toronto Congregation
We acknowledge the Awabakal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the
land on which we stand. We pay our respects to them for their care of the land.
May we walk gently and respectfully upon the land.
Care N Share
7.30pm (1st Wed monthly)
Seekers Discussion &
Sharing Group
2.00pm (weekly)
148 Brighton Ave Toronto
Church Council
7.30pm (monthly, 3rd Wed)
THURSDAY
World Vision
11.30am (1st Thurs)
Contact Sandra 49592768
FRIDAY
Mum’s Group
9.30am (bi-weekly)
Faith Nurture Study Group
1.30pm (weekly)
Holy Communion
on the first Sunday of each month.
PO Box 196 Toronto 2283
Telephone: (02) 4950 4077
Facsimile: (02) 4950 4713
Email: torontouniting@bigpond.com
Coffee and Chat
10.00am (3rd Wed monthly)
InTouch
Week beginning 27th March 2016
Friendship Group
5.30pm (2nd Fri)
SATURDAY
Unders and Overs
As advised
SUNDAY
Congregational Meetings
first Sunday of March,
June, September & December
Singalong
2.30pm, (4th)
(except January & June)
(various homes in the area)
Admin/Finance Meeting
3.00pm (bi-monthly)
At the home of Jan McGeachie
The Gathering
6.00pm (1st & 3rd)
Next Congregational Meeting:
Sunday 5th June - 10.00am
Our Mission Statement
Seeking to be true followers of Jesus Sharing in the healing, freeing and life-giving work of God.
Worship Times
This Week: Easter Day
9.00am Community Worship
Communion
Rev Lorna Martin
Next Week: Easter 2
9.00am Community Worship
Communion & Benevolent Fund
Rev Lorna Martin
Welcome / Door & Offering
Bunty Johnson & Irene Creek
1. Bunty Johnson
2. Irene Creek
3. Pam Durie
4. Lyn Butler-Cramer
Bible Reader: Marg Lynn
Next Week Bible Reader:
Bob Gibbons
Data Projector: Andy Smith
Ass. Minister:
Irene Creek
Welcome
To everybody worshipping with us today
Please join us for refreshments following
worship.
If you are visiting with us please sign
the visitors book before leaving.
What’s On This Week
For more information see the back page
Sunday 27 March:
9.00am - Worship
Watoto Choir
Is coming to
Toronto Uniting Church
Saturday 28th May 2016
Time to be confirmed.
A new sound by a family of orphans.
“OH, WHAT LOVE”
This is a date for your diary
FIJI and TROPICAL CYCLONE “WINSTON”
Tuesday 29 March:
9.00am - Healthy Living
Wednesday 30 March:
9.30am - Ethics Training
2.00pm - Seekers Discussion
3.00pm - Physical Culture
Friday 1 April:
1.30pm - Faith Nurture Study Group
Saturday 2 April:
7.30pm - AA Meeting
If you would like to make a donation toward
the relief of people who have suffered cyclone
damage we have a contact within our
congregation who can send your donations
directly to the affected village through their
local church. For further information please
speak with Lorna.
Bible Readings 3rd April
Rev 1: 4 - 8;
John 20: 19 - 31
THE FAMILIAR STORY
I recall as a child climbing up on my grandfather’s lap to have him read me a story. Once he
finished, I’d ask him to read it to me again, and again, and again. For a couple of years, Gramps
read me that story when I went to visit. He never tried to skip a page for I knew it so well. He
must have tired of reading it but he kept doing it with sound effects until I brought him another
one. He asked about the change – both were about the misadventures of a pony – but then
read the new one over and over again.
This week we have heard again the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, one we have read,
heard and watched probably at least once every year of our life. We are so familiar with it, we
may even switch off and think I know this story I don’t really need to listen to it again.
The beauty of well-known and read stories is that they are like good friends who can bring
comfort, challenge and peace. The events of Holy Week and Easter are such a story. It is a
best friend who gives us hope and guidance for the future, reassurance in the face of difficulties
and life threatening situations, and the knowledge that we are never alone even when everyone
seems to have left us.
Christ has died. Christ is buried. Christ is risen!
These are the key points of this beautiful story that one should never tire of hearing. Listen
again to Jesus’ Easter Story as if it is the first time you have encountered it. Let it renew you
and shine the light of love all around so that you get so excited you can’t help but tell it over
again to others.
Rev Lorna
Prayer Points For This Week
Sunday: Those travelling over Easter.
Sunday 3 April:
3.00pm - Admin Finance Team Meeting
Toronto UC Consultation
will be held after morning worship
on Sunday 10th April
Questionnaires related to the ministry and
mission of the congregation are available
Please complete and return by
Friday 1st April.
Hunter Presbytery
Adult Fellowship Rally
th
Wednesday 30 March
East Maitland UC
9:30am - Morning Tea for 10am start.
BYO Lunch.
Speaker: Dan McAloon (Frontier Services)
If you wish to attend & require transport
please contact Laraine or Sue.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith,
It’s an element of faith.
Paul Tillich
Toronto Hub
There are many activities happening at “The
Hub” (previously the Senior Citizens Hall)
every week from Music Appreciation, Men’s
Cooking, Tai Chi, Live Music, Social Group,
Arts, Gardening, Indoor Bowls, Knitting.
More info on the Notice Board in the Foyer.
Latest News Items
 Presbytery - Enews - 21 March
 UCA Synod weekly Newsletter - 24 March
online @ www.nswact.uca.org.au
These and many more items are in the
rotating stand. Please read and return.
Monday: Emergency Services personnel, their
families & their Chaplains
Tuesday: People still affected by
Cyclone Winston
Wednesday: Those affected by the
bombings in Brussels
Thursday: Local, State & Federal Politicians
AUTUMN A’FAIR
6 WEEKS TO GO
Our major fundraiser, will be held
on Saturday 7th May. If you are
able to help in any way by manning a stall, cooking, sewing, or helping on a
stall please place your name on the sign up
sheet on the NOTICE BOARD in the hall.
Items needed; cakes, sewing, toiletries,
baskets (small), books/DVD’s, plants,
Jewellery etc.
Watch this space for further ideas.
Friday: Those suffering cancer & their carers
Jewellery re-gifting time
Saturday: Those who live on the street
MONEY TINS FOR AUTUMN
Are now available
at the back of the church.
Time to return your summer tins.
Thank you to those members of our
congregation who are supporting this
second mile giving.
It's your chance now to tidy up the
jewellery
what
you
collection
don't
and
wear
re-gift
to
our
fabulous jewellery stall. The red box
is waiting in the foyer for your
contribution. We'll be cheering!