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St. Matthew’s Monthly Newsletter

Saturday Saturday 28 August

28 August 2.30pm2.30pm

Join us at St. Matthew’s for a great afternoon concert followed by afternoon tea.

Mal Woods and Noni Medcalf — vocals Noeleen Neideck — piano, oboe David Neideck — Yamaha Electone keyboard Susan Kennedy — clarinet, African drum

of piano, Yamaha Electone, African drum and woodwind instruments together with 2 talented vocalists. Featuring songs you will know and can sing along with, light classics and instrumental ensembles, as well as a few laughs, it is a thrilling and fast paced afternoon of entertainment.

If you have not been to an Unwind concert, now is your chance to experience our 90 minute musical feast featuring a unique combination

Thursdays 10am to 12noon at St. Matthew’s

Our speaker will inform us about the many types of scamming occurring in our society so that we may be alert to these possibilities and able to avoid becoming a victim of such acts.

Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker

11 August 4 August 18 August

Department of fair Department of fair

tradingtrading Herman de Vos

Department of Fair Trading - Scam Awareness ‘PHUN’ Ukulele Group

Memories as a young Boy - Before & During World War II

25 August

Guest Speaker

Mark & Melanie Hughes

Faith when things change

Arthur with his wife Denise commenced this community based group in 2008 enabling people of all ages to learn and to enjoy playing music together. Arthur will tell us their story as they entertain us with their music.

Herman will share some of his memories and the experiences he and his younger brother encountered as young boys in Java during wartime.

Mark and Melanie Hughes (nee Herat) planned towards moving to Fiji to work in cross cultural mission long term. After just over a year there, they found them-selves back in Australia wondering, “What’s God’s plan for us now and what did we have to go through that for?”

Guest Speaker

Arthur Ongley

STAY STAY

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All men are welcome to join a group from St. Matthew’s as

we invest in our relationship with our Heavenly Father,

build relationships with our brothers-in-Christ, slow down,

be refreshed and inspired and return home better equipped

to serve.

For anyone who was unable to attend in the past due to

distance and the longer conference, this is a good

opportunity to attend a shorter version closer to home.

Speaker: Jonny Gibson who will be preaching on

2 Peter 3 “Living in the Last Days”

MEN’S KATOOMBA CONVENTIONMEN’S KATOOMBA CONVENTION

One day conference in the cityOne day conference in the city

Venue: Australian Technology Park in EveleighVenue: Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh (2 min. walk from Redfern train station) (2 min. walk from Redfern train station)

Saturday 6Saturday 6thth August August 10am 10am –– 5.30pm5.30pm

Cost: $111 (16 July – 6 August) Includes afternoon tea. Lunch available for $13 or bring own lunch.

For more information see www.basecampmen.com.au To book contact: George Haines 9639 8849 or 0478693245 [email protected]

S S omet imes

we have to Dig Deep

When I was a child my family would go on holidays to a property at Sofala, it was such fun and the whole

family loved these holidays. We would go gold prospecting in the Turon River, unfortunately I always managed to get those terrible leeches on me, but there were so many good times this was not a problem. My

father would scoop a shovelful of mud from the bottom of the river, water would flood the dish that he was placing the mud in, the water washed away grains of sand and there were dead leaves and twigs floating

to the surface. My father cleaned out the debris and little rocks and pebbles and scoured the bottom of the dish for precious flakes of gold, which remarkably he

often found. When my memory goes back to these wonderful times I realise we are like soil from the

river bottom, worth something but also filled with debris. But when we dig into and apply God’s Word to everyday Circumstances, the Lord filters from our lives what is useless. We seek and God helps us discover treasure in the Bible. As Scripture permeates our hearts and minds, it cleanses us of destructive attitudes. Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us how to deal with bitterness and anger. Philippians 4:6 helps us confront anxious thoughts. The Bible offers solutions for attitudes that block us from becoming the people God created us to be. As we live the truth from God’s Word, our lives can shine with substance and lasting value. Rahna Hollis

Seniors Pastor

Trivia Night Trivia Night

Saturday 27 August Saturday 27 August

@ 7pm@ 7pm

$60 for a table of 8 or $10 per person$60 for a table of 8 or $10 per person

Raising money for the Raising money for the Youth Mission TripYouth Mission Trip

Come and join in the funCome and join in the fun

Contact Daniel Gibb for more detailsContact Daniel Gibb for more details 0433 327 2070433 327 207

mailto:[email protected]

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CHRISTIAN

MEDITATION

You are invited to come along to the church on

Tuesdays at 9.15am The group will give you (us) a chance to centre and locate

ourselves in God’s presence, an opportunity to leave behind our often hectic lifestyle and simply ‘be’.

All are welcome to come and learn about this way of prayer.

‘The all important aim of Christian meditation is to allow God’s mysterious presence within to become more and more not only

a reality, but the reality which gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, to everything we are.

John Main—OSB Enquires: Katherine [email protected]

WEDNESDAYSWEDNESDAYS

Now More ClassesNow More Classes

St. Matthew’s St. Matthew’s Jul 20 Jul 20 -- Aug 17Aug 17

St. Matthew’s U.C.—9686 3003

Dance Fitness @ St. Matthew’s

Contact Noni [email protected] or

0410 664 456

For more information Check Calendar of

Events for dates

7.30pm in the Church hall.

If you are looking for a fun way to get fit, come

along and join in. The class caters for adults of any fitness

level and ability. Entry is via gold coin

donation which will be used to support the work

of the church.

Events and Classes for AUGUST 2016 St . M atthew’ s Women’s Fe l lows hipSt . M atthew’ s Women’s Fe l lows hip

Wednesday 17 AUGUST at 7.30pmWednesday 17 AUGUST at 7.30pm

Eremos Book Club Eremos Book Club

Thursday 4 AUGUST at 7.30pm

5 Woodlands St Baulkham Hills

New members very welcome.

‘We invite you to come along to our monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. Copies of our new book ‘The Way of the Wind’ by Bruce Sanguin, are available from our lending library. In her review of this book, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Founda-tion for Conscious Evolution , says ”The author has placed the life and meaning of Jesus in the Universal Story of Creation and seen him, as I have, as an exemplar of the unrealised potentiality of all of us”

Contact Betty on 9639 3622 or [email protected] or Church office 9686 3003.

POSTLINKS An adult support group providing fellowship and social opportunities for people whose life stage gives them

the freedom to do things they would like to do.

Next Event: Saturday 20 August

Please join us for an evening at the Pavilion Theatre at Castle Hill Showground to see the

Castle Hill Players presentation of On Golden Pond. If you would like to join the group of 30 already booked please contact

Rosalie or Jeff Cameron 9624 5334 or email [email protected]

1st ,3rd & 5 th W ednesdays of the month in the upsta irs church ha l l .

10am to 12noon

Bring your craft along to do. Share fun and fellowship with other crafty ladies.

Morning Tea supplied. Enquiries: Charmaine Rowe

August

Meeting

Dates 3rd, 17th & 31st Members will share memories

of Migrant Journeys and Arrivals

with Charmaine Rowe

Enquiries: Lorraine Harrington 9639 7261Enquiries: Lorraine Harrington 9639 7261


Calendar of Events for AUGUST 2016

The Ministry

team and

office staff wish

you and your

family a safe and

Holy Christmas

and a Happy New

Year.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 9am—Garage Sale Pricing

12.30pm—Play Group lower hall

7.30pm—Christian Meditation lower hall

2 9am-2pm—Op Shop open

9.15am—Christian Meditation in the Family Room Details back page Enq: Katherine [email protected] or church office 9686 3003

10am—Christian Meditation Catholic Church, Canyon Rd B.H.

Contact Leonie 0419 205 732 or Betty 9639 3622

3 9am-2pm—Op Shop open

9.30am—Grandparents Play Group lower hall 10am—In Stitches Craft Group upstairs hall 1pm—Intro to Computers Class 1 2.30pm—Intro to Computers Class 2 in the lower hall Series 4

7.30pm-8.30pm—Dance Fitness @ St Matt’s upstairs hall

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9am-2pm—Op Shop open

10am—Coffee and Discovery Dept of Fair Trading —Scam Awareness 7.30pm— Eremos Book Club 5 Woodlands St B.H. Details page 3

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9.30am—Play Group lower hall

6pm—Simpson’s Brotherhood Bible Study upstairs hall

6pm—FLOURISH lower hall

7.30pm-9pm—EMERGE and ALIVE Youth groups meet at the church

7.45pm-9pm—Choir practice in the Church

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Men attending BaseCamp see page 2

9am-12pm—Op Shop

open

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8am—Worship includes Holy Communion

9.30am—Worship includes Holy Communion

KUCA for Preschool, Years K-2 & Years 3-6

12noon—Korean Fellowship

5pm—Teen Plus

6.45pm—Worship

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9.15am—Christian Meditation in the Family Room


7.30pm—Thrive in lower hall

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9am-2pm—Op Shop open 9.30am—Grandparents Play Group lower hall 1pm—Intro to Computers Class 1 2.30pm—Intro to Computers Class 2 in the lower hall Series 4


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10am—Coffee and Discovery Speaker Arthur Ongley PHUN Ukulele Group Details front page

121212 9.30am—Play Group lower hall



7.30pm-9pm—EMERGE and ALIVE

Youth groups meet at the church

7.45pm-9pm—Choir practice

in the Church

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No Scheduled Activities

14 8am—Worship 8am—Worship

9am—Worship @ the Willow’s

9.30am—Worship



6.45pm—Worship

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9.15am—Christian Meditation in the Family Room Details back page


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10am-12noon—Men’s Morning Tea in lower hall Details page 7

10am—In Stitches Craft Group upstairs hall

7.30pm—Women’s Fellowship in Church details page 3

1pm—Intro to Computers Class 1 2.30pm—Intro to Computers Class 2 in the lower hall Final for Series 4


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10am—Coffee and Discovery Speaker Herman de Vos Memories as a young Boy —Before & during WWII Details front page

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No Simpsons' or Flourish tonight

7.30pm-10pm—EMERGE and ALIVE


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No Scheduled Activities

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8am—Worship 9.30am—All Age Worship NO KUCA TODAY


5pm—Teen Plus 6.45pm—Worship Includes Holy Communion

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9.15am—Christian Meditation in the Family Room. Details back page


7.30pm—Thrive in lower hall

7.45pm—Bible Study @ Rowe’s DVD aided study: “The Grave Robber” by Mark Batterson

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9.30am—Grandparents Play Group lower hall


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9am-2pm—Op Shop open 10am—Coffee and Discovery Speaker Mark & Melanie Hughes Faith when things change Details front page

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7pm-9pm—EMERGE and ALIVE


7.45pm-9pm—Choir practice in the Church

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7pm—Trivia Night @ St. Matt’s

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8am—Worship

9.30am—Worship Includes Baptisms



2.30pm—Unwind Concert

6.45pm—Worship

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7.30pm—Christian Meditation

lower hall

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9.15am—Christian Meditation in the Family Room. Details back page


7.45pm—Bible Study @ Rowe’s DVD aided study: “The Grave Robber” by Mark Batterson

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9.30am—Grandparents Play Group lower hall 10am—In Stitches Craft Group upstairs hall


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Group Events for AUGUST 2016

MINISTRY WITH YOUNG FAMILIES Contact Chris Eagles 9686 3003

Grandparents! would you like to come to Play Group with your grandchild/ren?

A Play Group, specifically for Grandparents who mind babies and preschoolers.

The group usually meets the Meets Wednesdays except for the third Wednesday of the month. (in recess during school holidays)

3,10,24,31 AUGUST

Play Group toys and space to play for the children – coffee and chat for the grandparents.

Enq: Sally Yabsley-Bell 9686 3003

Thinking

of joining a Play

Group?

St. Matthew’s offers a friendly, safe environment for you and your children to

meet new friends, and join in activities including craft, toys, library and singing.

We are also able to accommodate mothers’ groups who would like to join

us or even start a new play group.

St. Matthew’s, Baulkham Hills Uniting Church Cnr. Edgar & Charles Streets, Baulkham Hills

Speak with Sally Yabsley-Bell at the Church Office 9686 3003

MINISTRY WITH YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS Enq: Chris Eagles 0425 323 649

KUCA for Preschool, Years K-2,and Years 3-6

DURING TERM

K U C A K U C A

THRIVE is our young adults group for

those from year11 up to the age of 25. We meet twice a month;

fortnightly for a bible study where we

are currently jour-neying through the

Book of Romans. The fourth Saturday

evening of the month is a social gathering

Contact Daniel Gibb

for more details –

[email protected] or 0433 327 207

Simpson’s

Brotherhood

Food Provided Please bring $5

Meet in St. Matt’s lower hall at 6pm

Bible Study for guys in years 7 to 12.

F R I D A Y Y O U T H G R O U P S

7.30pm to 9.30pm—Cost $3

F L O U R I S H Year 6 to Year 12

Come along and join us for Bible Study, food and fun

6pm every Fr iday Check the youth programs for more details!

Food provided please bring $5

Contact: Kate Eagles

or the church office 9686 3003

ALIVE for Years 7 to 12

7.30pm to 9.30pm Contact : Chris Eagles 0425 323 649

5 August — Movie Making Part 2

12 August — Olympics

19 August — Zone film festival

26 August — Bananarama

EMERGE for Years 5 & 6 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Contact: Hugh Darling 0413 241 474

5 August — Movie Making Part 2

12 August — Back to the bush night

19 August — Zone film festival

26 August — Backwards night

Resumes 5 August

Teen Plus is a special needs social

group for all ages from high school

up. Meets Sundays fortnightly for

dinner and fun.

Next meetings: 7, 21 August

Teen Plus

New Members always welcome. Contact the church office 9686 3003

Teen Plus are still collecting for their shoebox appeal supporting a school in the Philippines. Donations of Combs and Washers are greatly appreciated.

Please place donations in the box provided at the top of the stairs in the church foyer.

Friday Night Light 9.30pm for Young Adults 18 Years & up Contact : Chris Eagles 0425 323 649

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

‘”It is as though the mystery of God is a wonderful multi-faceted

diamond. When we talk about God or we think about God, it is as though

we are responding to one or other of his facets. But when we are silent in

his presence, we respond to the mystery which we call God as a whole,

and that, Omni-dimensionally. “

John Main, The Hunger for Depth and Meaning


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I N G O D ' S H A N D S : T H E E C U M E N I C A L

P R AY E R C Y C L E

At the very heart of the ecumenical movement is the reality of prayer.

Jesus prayed that we may all be one, united in God in the mystery of the Trinity. That is the

basis and the goal of our search for unity.

Week 31 31 July - 6 August * The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda,

the Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago Week 32 7-13 August * Canada, USA

Week 33 14-20 August * Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia

Week 34 21-27 August * The Pacific islands: Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall

Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and the French Overseas Territories of New Caledonia (Kanaky) and French Polynesia (Tahiti)

Week 35 28 August - 3 September * Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

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Upcoming

DIARY DATES

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N TS

2323--25 AUGUST 25 AUGUST LEARNING INTENSIVE LEARNING INTENSIVE

-- ENGAGING ALL AGES & GENERATIONSENGAGING ALL AGES & GENERATIONS FOCUS AREAS • How formation and education are changing in today’s mission context? • Promising approaches to faith formation • Thinking beyond the gathered congregation • Learning within and across generations 2626--28 AUGUST 28 AUGUST NATIONAL CONFERENCE NATIONAL CONFERENCE -- FORMATION & MISSION IN A DIGITAL WORLDFORMATION & MISSION IN A DIGITAL WORLD With John Roberto plus electives & practical workshops from practitioners. The weekend will include bootcamp-style how to’s, local stories, multimedia expo, conversation spaces & a short film festival FOCUS: MINISTRY & MISSION IN A DIGITAL WORLD • The impact of digital technology in a social world • Blended faith formation in a digital world • Curating learning experiences • Resources and tools for faith formation • Social Justice and Social Media • Engaging Content for Websites, using website more effectively • Marketing Your Ministry: Best Practices for Effective Evangelism More info & rego reimaginefaith2016.com A cooperative event supported by Uniting Church Assembly Formation, Education & Discipleship, Uniting Mission and Education, United Theolgical College and Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and the ACT.

ABOUT JOHN ROBERTO John Roberto of LifelongFaith Associates (Connecticut, USA) is editor of the journal Lifelong

Faith, and author of Reimagining Faith Formation for the 21st

Century, Generations Together: Caring, Celebrating, Learning Praying, and Serving Faithfully (co-authored, 2014), and Faith Formation 2020: Designing the Future of Faith (2010). He also works on the Vibrant Faith staff as Special Projects Coordinator.

His area of specialty is the study and practice of promoting

lifelong faith growth that is responsive to the challenges of the 21st century and the religious and spiritual needs

of people today. He will speak on intentionally fostering

intergenerational relationships, faith sharing, and storytelling; incorporating all generations

in worship; developing service projects that involve all ages; and engage all generations in learning about faith together.

Reimagining Faith Formation for the 21st Century with Reimagining Faith Formation for the 21st Century with

John Roberto 23John Roberto 23--28 AUGUST28 AUGUST

LAST ST.MATTHEW’S GA RAGE SALE FOR 2016 WILL BE ON

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 8AM TO 11AM

All pre-loved saleable items may be left in the Op shop area (entry off Edgar St)

during office hours (9am-3pm Mon-Fri). Please note: Only items that can be fitted in a car can be accepted

for donation. We can no longer accept large furniture items. Mark

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Join us as we gather together for the afternoon!

We will be hearing from speaker Robyn Claydon, enjoying Devonshire tea, and preparing 400 Birthing kits for Women in Uganda.

Robyn Claydon is a preacher, bible teacher, evangelist, educator and convention speaker, involved in international

ministry and more…. Cost: $20 registration fee covering project costs

Who: All women-High school age upwards Registration: Available from the welcome desk at the front

of St. Matthew’s Church or on our website. Please get these in as soon as possible to secure your spot as there

are limited spots available! Please hand your registrations to: Vivienne Strong

0412 442 458, Helen Olley,0412 733561 or Kate Eagles 0405 096 540 or contact for further

information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

WOMEN ON A MISSION 15 October

2pm to 5pm @

St. Matthew’s Uniting Church

Penguin Uniting Church weaving stars to end violence

One million woven stars will hang at the 2018 Commonwealth games, representing light, courage and solidarity to end all forms of violence.

Among them will be 10,000 handmade and sent North from the Coast of Tasmania. The Penguin Uniting Church has registered to contribute the stars and is looking for more weavers and sponsors for the purchase of ribbons.

The project began following the 2012 rape and murder of Victorian woman Jill Meagher, and has since grown into an international show of solidarity.

Organiser Jeanne Koetsier said the activity is ideal for individuals, community groups or schools.

“It’s a great way to start conversations about violence,” she said.

“People find it easier to talk about while they’re doing

something else, like weaving the stars.”

The uniting church is the only group in Tasmania that

has registered to contribute.

Ribbon for 200 stars costs about $20. Interested schools, groups or

sponsors should contact Ms Koetsier on 0488 241 818.

To include your activity in the SEPTEMBER In Focus

St.Matthew’s Monthly Newsletter please send details to Robyn and Lynn in the Church Office

by 15 AUGUST 2016. Thank you

Please check St. Matthew’s weekly News letter for details of Worship on Sunday and last minute changes to scheduled

activities.

“WITH LOVE TO THE WORLD” a

lectionary based daily Bible reading guide

9 May — 7 August 2016

Please place $5.00 in open plate to cover costs.

“INSIGHTS”, a free monthly magazine

from the NSW Synod of the Uniting

Church in Australia.

RECYCLING MOBILE PHONES

Superseded mobiles may be left here.

OLD GLASSES & HEARING AIDS may

be left in the box in the foyer.

USED STAMPS may be left in the bin in the

foyer. Please leave plenty of paper around

the stamp if you take it off the envelope.

AVAILABLE FROM THE CHURCH FOYER

St. Matthew's WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

St. Matthew’s In Focus monthly publication

WORSHIP ROSTERS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

MINISTERS - EVERYONE

MINISTER OF THE WORD

REV. DIRK VAN DOORENE MOBILE NO 0426 969 537 (During office hours

& emergencies)

Email: [email protected] Day off Friday (School Term) Monday (School Holidays)

SENIORS PASTOR

RAHNA HOLLIS Day off Friday

PASTORAL CARER FOR AGES 30S & 40S SALLY YABSLEY-BELL Part Time

YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN PASTOR CHRIS EAGLES Day off Thursday

GIRLS YOUTH COORDINATOR

KATE EAGLES Part Time

CHURCH OFFICE SECRETARIES:

ROBYN MORRALL AND LYNN SAMUEL

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 9AM-3PM MON-FRI

OFFICE : 9686 3003 FAX: 9686 2034

LOCATION: CNR CHARLES & EDGAR STREETS BAULKHAM HILLS

POSTAL ADDRESS: BAULKHAM HILLS UNITING CHURCH PO BOX 773 BAULKHAM HILLS 1755

WEB SITE: WWW.stmatthewsuniting.net.au

Weekly newsletter available on website

EMAIL: [email protected]

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PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR 9639 8570

MS ANNE MAYBERRY PO BOX 321 BAULKHAM HILLS 2153

EMAIL: [email protected]

Maintaining contact with you and your family is very important to us.

We would be grateful if you change your address, phone/mobile or email details that you let us know by phoning and leaving a message on 9686 3003 or by email: [email protected]

Monday @ Bev’s 7.30pm usually twice a month In Recess for August

Tuesday @ Annie’s 9.30am In Recess during AUGUST and until further notice

Monday “Thrive” @ St Matt’s 7.30pm 9, 23 AUGUST

Tuesday @ the Rowe’s 7.45pm 23,30 AUGUST

Contact : Bruce Rowe

Bible Study Groups

Group Meetings

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION

Be still, and know that I am God PSALMS 46

Mondays 7.30pm at St. Matthew’s B.H 1,8,15,22,29 AUGUST Enq: Betty 9639 3622

Tuesdays 9.15am at St. Matthew’s B.H. (New Group) 2,9,16,23,30 AUGUST Katherine [email protected]

Tuesdays 10am at Catholic Church Canyon Rd B.H. 2,9,16,23,30 AUGUST Enq: Leonie 0419 205 732 or Betty 9639 3622

Giving From time to time, we receive questions on how someone can make donations to St. Matthew’s Uniting Church Baulkham Hills, to further support God’s work through the Ministry team and congregation, in the wider Community.

To assist with this, we have set up the following account with Uniting Financial Services:

Account Name: Baulkham Hills Uniting Church – Giving Direct BSB: 634634 Account number: 100025924

If required a Direct Debit Request Form is available in the foyer.

For your suppor t o f God ’s work here a t St . Mat thew’s , a b ig thank you!



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