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What’s on in April 2019

Tuesday 2nd – 5:30pm – Church Council

Wednesday 3rd – Lenten Bible Study

Saturday 6th – Safe Church Workshop, 9:30am – 3pm (postponed due to presenter’s illness, date tba)

Sunday 7th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan Macleod)

Wednesday 10th – Lenten Bible Study

Sunday 14th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Myung Hwa Park)

Wednesday 10th – Lenten Bible Study

EASTER
Over Easter we will be holding a number of services.

The Maundy Thursday service, which will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday 18th, is a quiet reflective service which focuses on the events leading up to Good Friday.

Our worship service on Good Friday 19th at 9.30am remembering the extent of the love Jesus has for us.

On Easter Sunday 21st we begin the day at 6.00am with an interdenominational Sunrise Service at the Sawtell Surf Club. The symbolism of the sun rising is very meaningful. All who attend will be invited to our church afterwards for breakfast.

Our 9.00am worship service will celebrate the rising of Christ from death to life (Helen Squires).

Kreekers paddle and / or Picnic- Saturday 20th – 10am Bonville Creek for canoeing, then lunch 12 noon Robson’s

Ladies Lunch – cancelled for April (contact Ailsa)

Anzac Day dawn service, Thursday 25th – we serve tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits to those attending the service. This is our contribution to what is a very significant community event.

Night on the Town – Friday 26th – from 6:30pm – Sawtell Golf Club (to be confirmed)

Sunday 28th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Myung Hwa Park) + Communion

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543) –

Each Friday morning (on during School term only – ie.Weekly 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women are welcome!

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Tueday afternoon – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) weather permitting – free (contact Maureen 6653 1439 – registration at first walk). Time will change to 4pm during the month – please check.

Stretch & Stability Class – Professional leaders – Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) Men and women are welcome!

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What’s on in March ’19

Into Lent

Friday 1st March – World Day of Prayer – 2.30pm in Sawtell Uniting Church (lead by representatives from various churches. Guest speaker Rev. Myung Hwa Park. Time of dedicated prayer, this weay focussing on the people of Slovenia. Afternoon tea to follow.

Sunday 3rd – 9am – Church Service (Win Howard)

Monday 4th – 9:30am Lets All Check Out Scripture Together (after Stretch)

Shrove Tuesday 5th – Pancake Day (Flip for a good cause) – 10am to noon – a time of fun, donations to disaster relief for Queensland, and of course pancakes.


Ash Wednesday 6th – 5:30pm – Church Council

Sunday 10th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Myung Hwa Park)

Monday 11th – 9:30am Lets All Check Out Scripture Together

Wednesday 13th – 7:30pm Lent Bible Study at the Church

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 16th – 4pm Coffs Creek (and of  Edgar Street), with meetup for picnic meal together at 6pm (Contact Colin or Nita)

Sunday 17th – 9am – Church Service (WINGS)

Monday 18th – 9:30am Lets All Check Out Scripture Together

Wednesday 20th – 7:30pm Lent Bible Study at the Church

Sunday 24th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Myung Hwa Park) + Communion and a Baptism

Monday 25th – 9:30am Lets All Check Out Scripture Together

Wednesday 27th – 7:30pm Lent Bible Study at the Church

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 28th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 29th – at north side of Coffs Creek / Park Beach Twilight Food Markets from 6:00pm – bring chairs or picnic blanket, your own food or buy from the range of exotic offerings

Sunday 31st – 9am Church Service (Helen Squires)

Saturday 6th April a Safe Church course will be held in our church. It is important for each of us to understand how we can keep safe  our congregation, those using our building and those taking part in any activity we arrange. We need to ensure that these people are safe in our physical environment and also emotionally and spiritually. If you can attend please add your name to the list on the shelf in the foyer.

Other ongoing events and activities:

Wednesday evenings from 7.30 our Bible Study for Lent will continue. This is held in our church and is being led by Myung Hwa. You are most welcome to join in.  You can collect a booklet of the studies from the church or at https://www.lentevent.com/wp-content/uploads/Lent-Event-Bible-Study-2019-PRINT.pdf

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543) –

Each Friday morning (in School term only – ie.Weekly 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome!

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Tuesday afternoon – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) weather permitting – free (contact Maureen, registration at first walk)

Stretch & Stability Class – Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen)

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Sawtell Uniting Church March 2019 newsletter

 

What’s On in Dec ’18

ADVENT

Sunday 2nd – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan Mcleod)

Tuesday 4th – 5:30pm – Carols Committee Meeting

Wednesday 5th – 5:30pm – Church Council

Sunday 9th – 9am – Church Service (Win Howard)

Monday 10th – 9:30am Bible Study at Church

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 15th – location to be decided – Canoe paddling at 10am, Picnic at 12:30pm (Contact Colin)

Ladies Christmas Lunch – Thursday 13th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town –  enjoy the lights at the Botanic Gardens – bring a picnic – meet at gates 6pm

Saturday 15th – 4pm – Carols singing practice

Sunday 16th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan Mcleod)

Sunday 16th – Blue Christmas service – 7:30pm

Wednesday 19th December – Carols by Candlelight – Sawtell Golf Club – setup from 4pm, public from 6pm, Father Christmas at 7:15pm, Carol singing from 7:30pm (alternative wet weather night is Thursday 20th) More details:  http://sawtell.unitingchurch.org.au/?page_id=751

Sunday 23rd – 9am – Church Service (Rev. John Thornton) + Communion

Tuesday 25th December – Christmas Day Church Service  – 9am

Sunday 30th December – Breakfast & Devotions Service – 9am – details tba

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Church mission UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543) – check for recess period

Each Friday morning (in School term only – ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! In recess after 14th Dec!

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – free (contact Maureen – registration at first walk) – check for recess period

Stretch & Stability Class – Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) in School term only – In recess after 19th Dec!

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What’s on in September ’18

Sunday 2nd – 9am – Church Service (WINGS)

MNC Presbytery Retreat, Stuarts Point – Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th

Sunday 9th – 9am – Church Service (Helen Squires)

Wednesday 12th – 5:30pm – Church Council

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 15th – location to be decided – Canoe paddling at 10am, Picnic at 12:30pm (Contact Colin)

Sunday 16th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. John Thornton) + Congregational meeting afterwards, and lunch together

Council of Churches – Friday 21st – Fr. Frank Brennan, at the Coffs Showground, 7pm + supper

Golf Sponsorship Day – Saturday 22nd – Sawtell Golf Club

Sunday 23rd – 9am – Church Service (Anne Burnett) + Communion

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 27th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 28th from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

Sunday 30th – 10:30am – Service for Frontier Services + BBQ at noon (no 9am service – we will be joined by Coffs Harbour and Nana Glen congegations)

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543) – not on 9th

Each Friday morning (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome!

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:00pm (for an hour local stroll) (note winter start time) – free (registration at first walk) – not on 2nd

Fitness Stretch Class – Monday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen or Joy)

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What’s On in August, ’18

Wednesday 1st – 5:30pm – Church Council

Saturday 4th – Annual Fair at Wooloolga Uniting Church – all welcome

Sunday 5th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. David Morgan)

Sunday 12th – 9am – Church Service (Win Howard)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 18th – whether this is on due to absences and location, to be decided – Picnic at 12:30pm (Contact Colin)

Sunday 19th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan Mcleod)

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 26th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Sunday 26th – 9am – Church Service (Anne Burnett) + Communion

Night on the Town – Friday 31th from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday morning (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome!

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:00pm (for an hour local stroll) (note winter start time) – free (registration at first walk)

Fitness Stretch Class – Monday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen or Joy)

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What’s On in July ’18

Sunday 1st – 9am – Church Service (WINGS)

Wednesday 4th – 5:30pm – Church Council

Saturday 7th July – enjoy our village’s day at the Chilli Festival, First Avenue

Sunday 8th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan McLeod)

Sunday 15th – 9am – Church Service (Win Howard)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 21st – location is Bonville Creek, Sawtell – Paddle 10am, Picnic 12:30pm Boronia Park (Contact Colin)

Sunday 22nd – 9am – Church Service (Ray Wicks) + Communion

Sunday 22nd – from 5pm for meal and 5:45pm for talks – Walking In Their Shoes forum (light meal, and talk) – speakers are our own Veronica (from the Solomon Islands) and Gemma (from a Filipino background), as we walk in their shoes for a time. Contact Maureen 0418662706) or Desley (9133.3543) by 16 July if possible for meal.

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 26th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 27nd from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

Sunday 29th – 9am – Church Service (Anne Burnett)

Sunday 29th – 12 noon – Enjoy an old fashioned Sunday Roast – location to be advised – to volunteer please talk with Anne.

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday morning (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Recess on 13th and 20th of July – resumes 27th July for term 3.

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:00pm (for an hour local stroll) (note winter start time) – free (registration at first walk)

Fitness Stretch Class – Monday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) – recess 9th 16th, 23rd July

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Whats on in June ’18

Sunday 3rd – 9am – Family Service (Gwyn Austen)

Sunday 10th – 9am – Family Service (Rev. Jan McLeod)

Sunday 17th – 9am – Family Service (Helen Squires)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 16th – location is Mylestom – Paddle 10am, Picnic 12:30pm (Contact Nita)

Sunday 24th – 9am – Service (Combined service, away at Coffs Harbour Uniting) – Guest preacher Rev. Malcolm Hausler of Port Macquarie

That afternoon: Sunday 24th – 5pm – ‘Walking in Their Shoes‘ – an occasional gathering for our community to seek help in answering the question, ‘Who is our neighbour’.  5pm to 5:45pm enjoy a light meal and time together, then from 5:45 to 6:30pm a talk by and time of discussion with Shaun Hart, a Gumbaynggir man  who will give an insight into his childhood and his growth into becoming a leader in his community.

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 28th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 29th from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday morning (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Recess on 13th and 20th of July – resumes 27th July for term 3.

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:00pm (for an hour local stroll) [winter start time] – free (registration at first walk)

Fitness Stretch Class – Monday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen)

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What’s on in April ’18

Sunday 1st – 9am – Easter Day (WINGS)

Saturday 7th – 11:30am – (John Thornton) – Building 20th Anniversary and thanksgiving lunch

Sunday 8th – 9am – Family Service (John Thornton)

Sunday 15th – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 21st – Red Rock – Paddle 10am, Picnic 12:30pm (Contact Nita)

Sunday 22nd – 9am – Family Service (Anne Burnett) + Communion

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 26th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 27th from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

Sunday 29th – 9am – Family Service (Rev. Jan Mcceod)

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Recess on 20th & 27th April.

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – free (registration at first walk)

Fitness Stretch Class on Monday 2nd and 30th April only, at 8:30am (contact Maureen)

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What’s on in March ’18

World Day of Prayer – Sawtell Catholic Church – 10:30am Friday 2nd March – ‘All Gods Creation is Very Good’ – featured country is Suriname.

Sunday 4th – 9am – Family Service (Rev. Jan McLeod)

Sunday 11th – 9am – Family Service (Helen Squires)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 17th – at Urunga – Paddle 4pm, Picnic 6pm (Contact Nita)

Sunday 18th – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 22nd – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 23rd from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Gold Club – 6:30pm

Sunday 25th – 9am – Family Service (Anne Burnett) Palm Sunday + Communion

Maundy Thursday 29th -7:30pm service (WINGS)

Good Friday – Friday 30th – 9am Family Service (WINGS)

[Easter Day Sunday 1st April – 9am Family Service (WINGS)]

Other ongoing events and activities:

Bible Study – Faith in Action – a series of bible based studies for Lent 2018 – Wednesdays 7pm at the church (contact Desley)

Advance Notice: of our current buildings 20th anniversary service of thanksgiving on Saturday 7th April, 2018 – 11:30am (followed by lunch)

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Resumes Friday 2nd February, 2018

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – free (registration at first walk)

Fitness class following Body Groove ‘Delicious Dance’ dvds – hope to start during March (contact Maureen)

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What’s On in Jan ’18

Sunday 7th – 9am – Family Service (WINGS)

Christmas Carols debrief – Wednesday 10th (5:30pm)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 13th – meet at 4.00pm for a paddle at Bonville Creek boat ramp just west of the camping area. This will be followed by a picnic at Boronia Park at about 6.00pm. (Contact Nita)

Sunday 14th – 9am – Family Service (Gwyn Austen)

Saturday 20th – 12 noon – Thank You BBQ – John Henry Shelter, Boambee Bay Reserve

Sunday 21st – 9am – Family Service (Helen Squires)

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 26th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 27th –  Social meal out at the Sawtell Gold Club – 6:30pm

Saturday 27th – 7pm, Big Tennis on the Big Screen in the Church (also 7pm Sunday)

Sunday 28th – 9am – Family Service (Anne Burnett) + Communion

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Two new UUFIT programs –

Heart Foundation Walking for health – Sawtell Strollers – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – Starts Tuesday 9th January

Fitness class following Body Groove ‘Delicious Dance’ dvds – Starts in March (Thursday 9:15am to 10:15am)

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543)

Each Friday (in School term ie. Weekly at 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Resumes Friday 2nd February, 2018

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