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Carols by Candlelight Sawtell 2017

Sing in the festive season at Sawtell Carols by Candlelight

On Thursday 21^st December 2017, Christmas joy will again light up Sawtell Golf Club at the annual Carols by Candlelight.

This year marks the 12^th anniversary of the Sawtell Uniting Church carols, a much-loved community event that marks the week leading up to Christmas.

Gates open from 6pm, with Santa arriving at 7.15pm to meet and greet the children. From 7.30pm, armed with songbooks and candles (available for purchase on the night), join in the carols and hear the Christmas story unfold, led by local singers and musicians. This free event proudly brought to you by the Sawtell Uniting Church and the Sawtell Golf Club, is a family friendly opportunity to enjoy a BYO picnic with family and friends and join in the celebration in the beautiful grounds of Sawtell Golf Club. All funds raised on the night through songbook and candle sales will go directly to a local community group.

BYO blanket, chairs and picnic. Food and drink will also be available for purchase from the Golf Club (clubhouse or stalls near the stage). Parking will be available at the Club, with additional parking at Sawtell Oval, on Bayldon Road (opposite the Golf Club).

Keep a watch out for details: www.sawtell.unitingchurch.org.au

Whats on in May ’17

Wednesday 3rd – 5:30pm – Church Council

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

Friday 12th – 6pm – Trivia Night in support of Waratah (6pm, at Coffs Golf Club) – $10 per head (contact Colleen on 6653 3822)

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

Saturday 20th – Kreekers Picnic and Paddle (Meet at Macksville, 12 noon)

Sunday 23st – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Thursday 25th – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea from 10.30am in our church. The theme will be “Teacups and Travel”. As well as a delicious spread there will be a display of travel memorabilia and china. Your friends are most welcome to join us as well. Contact Ailsa (6658 3051) or Maureen (6653 1439).

Night on the Town – on Friday 26th from 6.30 at the Sawtell Golf Club – where the food is great and we are always warmly welcomed.

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

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Games – A small group who play on Mondays from 5.30pm to whenever we get tired. We play at the Church. Entry is $2, mainly to cover tea, Coffee and Milk and Biscuits and to replace balls etc. We have two tables and are getting our 3rd soon. Bats and balls are supplied, but you can bring your own. We also have a pool table for those who prefer Pool or 8 ball. If you are a beginner, you are still welcome.

Note2: Each Friday (in School term ie. we returned on 28 April – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome!

Keep coming back to this page – to ensure you see updated information

What’s On February, ’17

Tai Chi – Friday 3rd – 9:15am sharp

Sunday 5th – Family Service (Part one on the life of St Paul the Apostle) – 9am

Sunday 12th – Family Service (Part two on the life of St Paul) – 9am

Kreekers Paddle 4pm (and picnic after at 6pm) – Saturday 18th – Mylestom (Contact Nita: 6653 3191

Sunday 19th – Family Service (Part three on the life of St Paul) – 9am

Ladies lunch – Thursday 23 February (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town (dinner together at Sawtell Golf Club) – Friday 24th at 6:30pm

Sunday 26th – Family Service (Part four on the life of St Paul) & Holy Communion – 9am

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Each Friday (in School term – Return 3 Feb, 2017) – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Heather would love to help you.

Keep coming back to this page – to ensure you see updated information

Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2016

Thank you to who attended. It was a great evening and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did presenting it! Thank you again to Sawtell Golf Club for your partnership with us to present the night.

It was a pleasure also to work with the Sawtell BMX Club – an amount of $1,608 was collected on the night – a presentation to the club will occur in the new year.

Presentation of Cheque for $1,608 and certificate to BMX club on Friday 17 February, 2017

What’s On December ’16

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

Church Council – Tuesday 6th

Kreekers Paddle (and dinner after) – Sunday 11th – Coffs Creek (meet 4pm at the park at northern creek end of Edgar Street, Jetty. Walkers can take the path towards the beach or up to the Botanic Gardens. Of course everyone is welcome for BYO dinner at 6pm (Contact Nita: 6653 3191

Sunday 11th – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Ladies lunch – in recess – contact Ailsa

Night on the Town, this month – on Friday 16th from 6.30 at the Sawtell Golf Club where we are always warmly welcomed.

Sunday 18th – 9am – Family Service (WINGS)

Carols by Candlelight Christmas Day – Sunday 25th – 9am (Helen Squires)

[NB: Sunday 1st Jan, 2017 – 9am – Family Service (Anne Burnett) and Communion / Breakfast (you may like to enjoy Sawtell Family Fun Day at Bonville Reserve afterward)

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Each Friday (in School term – recess starts 16 Dec to return 3 Feb, 2017) – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) Men and women welcome! Heather would love to help you.

Note: Most Mondays (recess starts on 26 Dec) – from 5:30pm – 7:00pm or so (come and go as you wish) – Games at the Church (social table tennis, snooker/pool, other games – tea/coffee) – UUFIT program ($2 donation for costs)

Keep coming back to this page – to ensure you see updated information

What’s On April ’16

Sunday 3rd – 9am – Family Service (Rev. Jan McLeod)

Friday 8th – Our night on the town (Social meal, this month at Sawtell Gold Club)

Sunday 10th – 9am – Family Service (Carol Rowe)

Saturday 16th – Kreekers – Bring Picnic Lunch, and canoe/kyak paddle (or stay for a walk, or a chat) – meet at the picnic area near the surf club at Red Rock at noon

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

Friday 22nd – 11am – Communion Service, at Marian Grove

Sunday 24th – 9am – Family Service (Anne Burnett)

Monday 25th – Anzac Day Dawn Service – Lyle Rose Park, Fourth Avenue (War Memorial)

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: Each Friday (in School term – Last one 8 April and returns 29 April) – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity)

Note: Most Mondays – from 5:30pm – 7:30pm (come and go as you wish) – Games at the Church (social table tennis, snooker/pool, tea/coffee) – UUFIT program ($2 donation for costs)

Church Council – Wednesday 6 April

Bible Study – Occasional Series – Wednesdays at 7pm (date and place details available at services)

Keep coming back to ensure you see updated information

March, 2016

Friday 4th – 2pm – World Day of Prayer Service (speaker Helen Squires) celebrating Cuba – at the church

Sunday 6th – 9am – Family Service

Sunday 13th – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Friday 18th – Our night on the town (Social meal, this month at venue to be decided)

Saturday 19th – Kreekers – at Urunga – meet in park opposite the pub – Lunch, and paddle (or stay for a walk, or a chat)

Sunday 20th – 9am – Palm Sunday Service (Helen Squires)

Friday 25th – 11am – Communion Service, at Marian Grove

Special Easter Services [Maundy Thursday (24th) 7pm

Good Friday (25th) 9am Special Service

Sunday 27th – 6:30am Sunrise Service – Sawtell Surf Club – A short service celebrating the resurrection of Christ – bring picnic rugs, chairs if weather is fine – followed by breakfast at the church. 9am – Easter Sunday Service (Anne Burnett) + Holy Communion

Other ongoing events and activities:

Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7pm (date and place details available at services)

Note: Each Friday (since 29th Jan) – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity)

Note: Each Monday (since 22nd Feb) – from 5:30pm – 8:30pm (come and go as you wish) – Games at the Church (social table tennis, snooker/pool, tea/coffee) – UUFIT program ($2 donation for costs)

Church Council – date and time to be decided

Keep coming back to ensure you see updated information

What’s On Feb ’16

February, 2016

Friday 5th – 6:30pm – Trivia Night at St Nicholas Anglican Church, Sawtell (congrats to our small team ‘Near Neighbours’, who took 3rd place).

Sunday 7th – 9am – Family Service

Sunday 14th – 9am – Family Service (Win Howard)

Wednesday 17th – Church Council

Friday 19th – Our night on the town (Social meal, this month at Sawtell Gold Club)

Sunday 21st – 9am – Family Service (Rev. Jan McLeod)

Friday 26th – 11am – Communion Service, at Marian Grove

Saturday 27th – Kreekers (do you: have a canoe?, like a BBQ or enjoying a picnic basket?, a little walking?, just chatting? This is for you) – Noon – at Bongil Picnic Area, in Bongil Bongil NP (free entry), Williams Road, Bonville

Sunday 28th – 9am – Family Service + Holy Communion

Note: Each Friday (from 29th Jan) – 9:15am to 10:15 am – Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity)

Note: Each Monday (from 22nd Feb) – from 5:30pm – Games at the Church (social table tennis, snooker/pool, tea/coffee) – UUFIT program ($2 donation for costs)

Keep coming back to ensure you see updated information

Tai Chi & Qigong

Each Friday (during school terms only) – 9:15am to 10:15 am

Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) at the Church

During our first full year, ie. 2016, we attracted between 14 and 22 people each day, who enjoyed the sessions. This has continued in 2017. Classes for 2018 resume on Friday 2nd February, 2018

You would also be welcome to join us! No commitment required, just come when you can – many have holidays or other things to do . Our leader Heather would love to introduce you to her activity.

Both women and men join in, so you are invited to come along and try it out!

Follow the imagery below to help learn the Lotus movements

The Lotus

The Emperor comes to the pagoda at the edge of the water, and watches as a gentle breeze rustles the leaves

He looks down the lake, and sees a turtle treading water

Nearby a snow rabbit is digging in the thawed earth

Across the lake a young maiden scoops up water, and sprinkles it on the earth

A lotus plant puts down its roots

and sends up a beautiful flower

The wise man in the village tests the wind in the east, and he tests the wind in the west

The Emperor lifts the sky

then presses the earth

he gathers energy from the earth

As he looks across the lake he sees a while crane spread its wings in the morning sun

The snow rabbit still digs the earth

A gentle breeze is rustling the leaves

and day has begun!