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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 6^th 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 Feb, ’19

Epiphany continues …

Sunday 3rd – 9am – Church Service (Ray Wicks)

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

Wednesday 5th – 5:30pm – Church Council

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

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

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 16th – Urunga – meet near Anchors Wharf for paddling at 4pm, and dinner in park opposite pub at 6pm (Contact Colin)

Sunday 17th – 9am – Church Service (Anne Burnett)

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

Night on the Town – Friday 22nd – [Cancelled due to weather, and cancellation of markets: was to be at Coffs Creek / Park Beach Twilight Food Markets from 6:30pm – bring chairs or picnic blanket, your own food or buy from the range of exotic offerings] come instead to Sawtell Golf Club, 6 for 6:30pm.

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

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

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

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 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 – Tueday 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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What’s On in January ’19

Epiphany

Sunday 6th – 9am – Church Service (WINGS)

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

Sunday 13th – 2pm – Induction of our shared Minister of the Word – Rev. Myung Hwa Park – Coffs Harbour Uniting Church, Gordon Street

Wednesday 16th – 5:30pm – Carols Committee Review Meeting

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 19th meet 4pm Mick’s Retreat, followed from 6pm by picnic at Boronia Park (Contact Colin) – You are welcome to either or both.

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

Ladies lunch – Thursday 24th, noon – contact Ailsa

Night out on the town – Friday 25th, from 6:15pm – Sawtell Golf Club

Australia Day – Saturday 26th

Big tennis on the Big Screen – Saturday 26th Australian Open Ladies Final 7pm

Sunday 27th – 9am – Church Service (Anne Burnett) + Communion

Big tennis on the Big Screen – Sunday 27th Australian Open Men’s Final 7pm

Night on the Town – date, time and location to be advised

Other ongoing events and activities:

Note: UUFIT programs –

Games night – Table Tennis, Pool, etc. – Monday nights 6:45pm (Ring Ray on 9133 3543) – recommences 21st January

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 and recommences 1st February.

Sawtell Strollers – Heart Foundation Walking for Health – Meet at the church at 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll, weather permitting) – free (contact Maureen – registration at first walk) – recommences 8th January.

Stretch Class – Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) in School term only – recommences Monday 7th January.

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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 November ’18

Friday 2nd – Trivia Night – Council of Churches

Sunday 4th – 9am – Church Service (Ray Wicks)

Monday 5th – 9:30am Bible Study at Church

Wednesday 7th – 5:30pm – Church Council

Sunday 11th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. John Thornton)

Monday 12th – 9:30am Bible Study at Church

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

Monday 19th – 9:30am Bible Study at Church

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

Night on the Town – Friday 23rd from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm (changed from 30th)

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 24th – location to be decided – Canoe paddling at 10am, Picnic at 12:30pm (Contact Colin) (changed from 17th)

Sunday 25th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. John Thornton) + Communion

Monday 26th – 9:30am Bible Study at Church

Annual Christmas Bowl Appeal – a special event will be held at the St Augustines Catholic Church on the 30th November 2018 at 6.30pm. Music and song etc; 12 Gordon Street, Coffs harbour. Help fight Injuustice, Homeless, Poor, displaced, Sick, oppressed peoples of this world. Held by the Coffs Harbour Council of Churches.

Sunday 2nd December – Church Service (Rev. Jan Mcleod

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 only – 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 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – free (contact Maureen – registration at first walk)

Stretch & Stability Class – Monday & Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) in School term only (gold coin donation) Men and women welcome!

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What’s On in October ’18

Wednesday 3rd – 5:30pm – Church Council

Sunday 7th – 9am – Church Service (Rev. Jan Mcleod) + Congregation meeting afterwards (consider call of a Minister)

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

Carols planning meeting – 5:30pm Wednesday 17th

Kreekers Picnic and/or paddle – Saturday 20th – Urunga – meet at park near Pub – Canoe paddling at 3:30pm, Picnic at 5:30pm (Contact Colin)

Sunday 21st – 9am – Church Service (Rev John Thornton)

Ladies Lunch – Thursday 25th – Noon (contact Ailsa)

Night on the Town – Friday 26th from 6:30pm – Social meal at the Sawtell Golf Club – 6:30pm

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

Friday 2nd November – 6:30pm – Council of Churches Trivia night

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 only – 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 4:30pm (for an hour local stroll) – free (contact Maureen – registration at first walk)

Fitness Stretch Class – Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8:30am (contact Maureen) in School term only

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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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