Uniting Church,

This morning the worship centre was filled with young children and their families as they came to take part in the family service. The children from KUCA (Kids of the Uniting Church in Australia), who meet every second Thursday afternoon, along with their leaders sang for the congregation. Anyone wishing to join the after school group can contact Marie Harding on 5942 7326 for details.
We welcomed Dion Binaisse, Chelsea Menadue and Dylan Menadue and their families this morning as they were baptised. May they and their families know the love of God and the support of the congregation in their futures.
We also had Dick Matthews from the Mornington Parish who presented certificates and candles to Serena and Melissa who were baptised at Mornington Church three weeks ago, but live in Pakenham.
Church Council Elections. Each year half the congregational representatives on Church Council retire to be replaced through election.
This year Wendy Rouse, Edgar Trotter and Betty Trotter retire and there are also two unfilled vacancies. Nomination forms are available Sunday, 20 November for an election on Sunday, 11 December. Christmas puddings are being made by Rae Webster as a post fete activity. If you would like one please sign up on the list. $10 pudding serves 6. You can order larger ones.
This week:
Wednesday, 16 November: 9.30am: Morning Fellowship in the Church Hall with the theme Travellers where members will share their recent holidays with each other.
Friday, 18 November: 10.30am -1.30pm: Community Drop in Centre.
Saturday, 19 to Sunday, 20 November: 10am – 4pm: Red Cross Open Garden weekend.
Gardens are open at 44 James Street, Pakenham (Webster), 315 Pakenham Road, Pakenham (Waterhouse), 85 Mulcahy Rd, Pakenham (Thomas), 19 High St, Guys Hill (Fiume), 445 Bessie Creek Rd, Nar Nar Goon North (Blenkhorn). Visit 5 gardens for $20 or $5 each. Refreshments are available. Details on 5941 1306 or 5941 5443.
Tuesday, 22 November: 10am: Bible Study.
Tuesday, 22 November: 10am – Noon: Beehive Craft Group.
Coming Events:
Sunday, 27 November: 12.30pm: Christmas Dinner in the Church Hall. $10 per head with proceeds to Christmas Bowl Appeal. Sign up in the foyer.
“Let the little come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18 V16.