NEXT SUNDAY

February 26th

8.00am Service Rev Stephen Larkin

9.30am Service

Rev Stephen Larkin

9.30am Hall Service Rev Emma Matthews

Piano: Joanne Law

Tech: Sarah Huang

9.30am SERVICE

SANCTUARY PREACHER

Rev Stephen Larkin

WORSHIP LEADER

Anna Buckeridge

MUSIC LEADER

Jess Kong

ORGANIST

Adeline Fong

CHOIR

Glenys Deutscher

BIBLE READER

Kevin Wong

DUTY ELDER

Steph Sim

TECH TEAM

Xing Wang/Robert Iburg

BIBLE READING:

Psalm 95

HALL (For Children & Families) WORSHIP LEADER

Rev Anne Wright

TECH/PIANO Sarah Huang/Adele Williams

8.00am SERVICE

WORSHIP LEADER

Rev Stephen Larkin

Communion

Pianist

Adele Williams

Many of the Psalms were both a songbook and a guide to worship for the ancient Israelites. This weekend we will look at Psalm 95. This Psalm reminds us of three 'moods' in which to come which will enhance our worship, the giving of worth to God. MORNING SERVICE REVIEW As mentioned last week in the services, a review of future directions for our Sunday service program is being undertaken. Two papers are available from the foyer. One green paper provides an overview of some of the reasons for this, while the white paper contains a summary of these and a place for you to respond with what you see as the strengths and weaknesses of different options that have been put forward. These will be collated by the Council and will provide the basis for discussion groups for the congregation in planning for the future. The papers are also available on our website. Please return them to Stephen by email or place them in the box in the foyer. 24 HOURS - LENTEN STUDIES Study and devotional material will be available for our Lenten series - 24 hours that changed the world. The study material consists of a leaders guide and video input. The leaders’ role is primarily to guide the group through the material rather than be an expert, and can be shared around the group. Please sign up on one of the clipboards in the foyer if you are a. interested in hosting a group at your home and/or b. leading a group c. attending a group along with your preferred times for meeting (day and morning, afternoon, night). UNITING AID DONATION RECEIPTS- Please collect from mail boxes near bathrooms.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

NEXT CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING- Wednesday 8th March @ 7.15pm. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- Sunday12th March.

Principals, Chaplains, CRE teachers, Pastors, family, friends and members of the school community

Please join Shenton Christian YouthCARE Council

and afterwards for morning tea at

Please RSVP: eugenie.harris@gmail.com

SAFE CHURCH TRAINING - 1ST APRIL It is important that our church is a safe place for all people, particularly children and other vulnerable people, such as the elderly. The Synod will be running an Induction Workshop on the 1st April for Nedlands Uniting attenders in order for us to be aware of, and together actively, build a safe church environment around all our vulnerable people. If you are involved in a ministry with children or vulnerable people, you will need to attend either this one, or one of the other workshops being run in other churches, this year. Please see Stephen or Emma.

SMALL GROUPS

If you would like to join a small group, please contact the leader of the group you

plan to attend beforehand so they can advise of any details. Leader: Joel Francis (0431 943 172) Day: Tuesday 7.30pm Location: Contact Joel Leader: Emma Matthews (0439 777 524) Day: Tuesday 7.30pm Location: 32 Ryrie St, Como Leader: Mary Kuriyan (0422 117 146) Day: Wednesday 1.30-3pm Location: Hall foyer

Contact: Erin Lloyd -Young Adults Group Day: Wednesday 7-9pm Location/time: Check with Erin (0459 499 518) Leader: Linda Alciaturi (9389 7843) Thursday Book Club 9.30-11am (new time) Location: Garden Room

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Denis Butland who has had knee surgery.

Port Hedland Uniting Church and the Evangelical Christian Church in the Land of Papua.

PRAYERS AFTER THE 9.30AM SUNDAY SERVICE IN PRAYER CHAPEL The Prayer Chapel at the West end of the sanctuary is available for anyone wanting to pray or to receive prayers. A member of our ministry team will be available in that area.

PRAYER REQUESTS Prayer request slips are available in the foyer. The minister will pray for these needs. PRAYER CHAIN requests can be given to the Prayer Chain Co-ordinator Linda Alciaturi Phone: 9389 7843. SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP 7.30-8.30am A prayer group in Mandarin is run in the Youth Room. Contact Mingpei You on 0410 225 942 for details.

- - Held Wednesdays 10am-12 noon in the hall. Morning tea is provided. Cost $4 per

session. The group has people who teach mosaics (10am-12), and patchwork quilting (9am-12). For those wanting to do other crafts or hobbies, please feel free to

bring them along. Contact Chris (9389 8018) or Vicki.

AGM 2017 The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday March 12th following the 9.30am service in the sanctuary. All coordinators and group leaders please hand in (or email) typed reports to the office by next Sunday 26th February at the latest so that they will be available on Sunday March 5th for reading.

NEDLANDS/CLAREMONT RAINBOW LUNCH The next lunch will be held on Thursday March 2nd 2017 at Claremont Baptist Church (Stirling Highway opposite Hungry Jacks). Lunches are held on the first Thursday of every month. Fellowship and help is provided for people with mental health issues and helpers. The Co-ordinator Marian Hillam can be contacted on 9386 2138. WEDNESDAY NIGHT TAIZE Every Wednesday from 6.00-6.45pm at Wembley Downs Uniting Church (130 Calais Road). ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A celebration of 60 years since the ordination of Rev John Phillipson will be held during Sunday worship on 26 February at 9.15am at Willetton Uniting Church, followed by morning tea. An invitation is extended to all who wish to join with John and his family for this celebration. RSVP to lkstokes@iinet.net.au by 22 February for catering purposes. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER- Philippines Friday 3rd March at 10am. St Andrew’s Anglican Church (cnr Napier St and Stirling Hwy, Nedlands). Everyone welcome.

WEST TIMOR PROJECTS-Uniting World (UW), the Uniting Church overseas

mission agency, is administering a few projects in West Timor. At present NUC is supporting two of these projects.

1. In partnership with UW, we support students to undertake tertiary studies in theology and other fields that may be economically important, at the Christian University in Kupang (UKAW). NUC is already helping ten students studying; paying their University fees, student accommodation and living expenses.

2. NUC also supports UW’s Micro-Finance project to provide loans to families and community groups to expand their small businesses in West Timor. Donations to this project qualify for a tax deduction.

Donations can be made to these projects by:

Placing your donation in the box in the foyer; indicating the project you wish to support and making cheques payable to Nedlands Uniting Church – West Timor Account;

or Sending your donations directly to the bank account, details of which are available in the foyer.

Stephanie Wong 24/2

KIDS CLUB Is on Tuesdays, 3.15-4.45pm. There are games, sports, music, videos, Bible stories and craft. Enquiries to Rev Emma Matthews ph: 9386 1770. NEDLANDS UNITING COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am and Fridays 9.30-11.30am. Enquiries to Rev Emma Matthews ph: 9386 1770. ESL BIBLE STUDY on Friday 7.30-9.00pm includes two children’s groups: Star (school age) and Comets (under school age). See Sandra Murray (Star) or Sarah Huang (Comets). Please speak to Sandra or Sarah. SUNDAY CLUB runs every Sunday in conjunction with the 9.30am services until 10.45am. Children and young people of all ages are catered for. Coordinator: Chris Bundell.

YOUTH GROUP caters for years 7-12 on Friday evenings 7.00 - 9.15pm during school term time. Enquiries to: Erin Lloyd 0459 499 518. TUESDAY YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY For university-aged students upwards. Contact Joel Francis (0431 943 172). YOUNG ADULTS GROUP Wednesday evenings 7.00-9.00pm with food and discussion. Contact: Erin Lloyd on 0459 499 518 (usually in Fellowship Room at church). Mostly university age students and upwards.

Monday

English Classes: With Margaret Reid (9386 5932) 5.30-7.30pm in the Garden Rm. Please confirm with Margaret before attending.

Tuesday

Seniors’ Open House: Open House provides an opportunity for the seniors amongst us to get together for a few hours of fun, board games devotions and fellowship from 10am-1pm. Morning tea and light lunches are provided. Resuming 7th February.

Transportation can be arranged. New people welcome. Please contact Jane Boden ph: 9384 3284 or Janet Millar 9384 4486.

Kids’ Club: See under Children.

Young Adult Bible Study: See under Small Groups. Contact Joel.

Home group: See under small groups. Contact Emma Matthews. Wednesday

Friendship and Craft Group: 10-12 in the hall (patchwork 9-2pm).

Young Adults Group: See under Young Adults.

Bible Study Group: See under Small Groups.

Playgroup: See under children. Thursday

Thursday Book Club: See under Small Groups.

1st Year Uni Group: Meets at 7pm. Contact Tim Kong on 0423210851.

Choir: 7.30-8.30pm Practise in the sanctuary. New members welcome. Contact Glenys Deutscher on 9245 8571.

Home Group: See under small groups. Contact Stephen Larkin. Friday

Playgroup: See under children.

Introductory Bible Study In English (ESL programme): From 7.30pm in the Worship Area. New people welcome.

Especially suited to those for whom English is a second language. Contact Coordinator Adeline Hsieh 0410 906 026 or Xing Wang (Support Worker) 0452 189 399. Activities provided for children. English speaking helpers needed. Saturday

Ladies’ Walking Group: Meet Saturdays at 6am in Nedlands. Please contact Grace Sim on 0401 103 563.

Sunday

Bilingual English/Mandarin service at 5pm: (1st Sunday of each

month) followed by a shared meal. Please bring a plate of food to

share.

DATE February 19 February 26 March 5 March 12

GROUNDS A Esbenshade

R Wright J Blackwell J Zhao

WORSHIP LEADER 8.00am

S Larkin HC S Larkin S Larkin S Larkin

SET UP SERVICE 8.00

R Horley P & G Swan J Blackwell TBA

WORSHIP LEADER 9.30AM

A Buckeridge R Seggie K Wong P Honey

DUTY ELDER

S Sim C Bundell B Yau A Scoullar

READER K Wong G Kennedy B Honey M Waller

WELCOMERS G & K Fong I Calista B Yau

B Williams S Kong

A Daulat N Jaunitez

TEA AND COFFEE

C Bundell A Esbenshade

A Esbenshade J Jarman

J Jarman M knox

M Knox C Bundell

COMMUNION I Calista S Yan

COUNTERS S Kong J Thatcher

R Wright S Kim

M Knox J Shi

M Kuriyan JF Wu

CHILDREN’S MORNING TEA

S Bai L Shi

M Winterflood S Morgan

J Lambert L Grobler

S Chen P Kafiar

MUSIC ROSTER J Kong A Buckeridge

E Buckeridge P Barratt

PRAYER MINISTRY

D Holden R Wright EJ Holden L Alciaturi

YOUTH GROUP TBA TBA TBA TBA

WELCOME DESK

M Thompson L Portman F Salter A Scoullar

TECH ROSTER X Wang R Iburg

X Wang WY Chin

R Wright WY Chin

R Wright WY Chin

BIBLE READING GUIDE FOR THE WEEK Monday Exodus 24:12-18 Friday 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Tuesday Psalm 99 Saturday Habakkuk 3:3-19

Wednesday Matthew 17:1-9 Sunday Psalm 2

Thursday 2 Peter 1:16-21

SERVICES

Sunday 8.00am Garden Room

Sunday 9.30am Worship Area/CHAFS in the hall/Sunday Club/ Crèche

Communion 8.00am Sunday service - Third Sunday each month

9.30am Sunday service - First Sunday each month 9.30am Sunday (CHAFS) - Varies

Attendance last week: 8.00am- 17

9.30am Sanctuary-121 Hall- 20+22

MINISTRY LEADERS: Members of the Congregation Rev Stephen Larkin Email: stephen.larkin@nedlandsuniting.com Mobile: 0417 930 257 Rev Emma Matthews Email: emma.matthews@nedlandsuniting.com Mobile: 0439 777 524 CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIR: Dr Chris Bundell Mobile: 0407 941 077 Email: bundell@bigpond.net.au TREASURER: Ian Chu Phone: 6460 3682 Email: ian.chu@viburnumfunds.com.au CARING & CONNECTING LEADER: Ann Scoullar Mobile: 0402 211 939 Email: annscoullar@gmail.com ESL CO-ORDINATOR: Adeline Hsieh Mobile: 0410 906 026 Email: adelshine08@gmail.com CHURCH SECRETARY: Vicki Hunter-office: 9386 1770/9389 1285 office@nedlandsuniting.com Church Office Hours: Tue 10am-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-3pm, Fri 9.30am-3pm (during school term)

Please submit any news for the Weekly Newsletter by Thursday 12pm

Sermons can be accessed via the church website www.nedlandsuniting.com