Sunday 13^th November 2016

 
Congregation Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Sunday the 27th of November, after the 9:30am service. In preparation, can each of the groups associated with Athelstone Uniting Church please submit a 2016 report to Sharyn (office@athelstonechurch.org.au) soon. If your group has a photograph to submit, Sharyn will do her best to insert it within the report. These will then be published and available prior to the meeting.
 
Church Council Nominations
Ros Howland, Robyn Stevenson, Lee O’Connell and Victoria Pederick have each completed their current 2 year term on Church Council.  This opens up 4 positions on Church Council for 2017/2018.  Please prayerfully consider who you would like to nominate for these positions.  Ros Howland and Robyn Stevenson are not standing for re-election.  Nomination forms are available in the foyer, with Nominations due to Victoria Pederick by Saturday the 12th of November.
 
Sounds of Silence 
Sunday November 20, 8.15 am – We will be meeting in the newly named Children’s Forest -“wakwakurnaku wirra”
Following on from the spirit that enlivened the “God’s Patch” Service a couple of weeks ago, please join us for a time of contemplation and reflection which will based around the aboriginal quality Dadirri – an inner, deep listening and quiet. still awareness.  All Welcome  Lee O’Connell
 
With Love to the World
The latest three-monthly edition has arrived..  We have ordered several additional copies at a cost of $5.00.  Orders are in the church foyer for pick up.  If you would like to try this excellent devotional resource, please talk to Geoff or Sharyn.
 

Uniting Church Calendars

Please pick up your 2017 Calendar in the foyer.
 
Uniting Communities – Cans of Food – These are still greatly accepted and appreciated.
 
Samaritan’s Purse
Many thanks to all who filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and all who made donations. 51 boxes were received and $279 in donations .  A great result!
 
Ladies Golf
Meet at the Geoff Heath Golf Course at 7 am Saturday (12^th November).  .  All ladies welcome!
 
Decorated Trees in the Church Garden
These are looking great.  Thanks to all knitters and the hard work done by Joy & Bruce, inspiring others, and putting all the ‘bits & pieces’ together!
 
Wider Church – Please continue to use the link to UC e-news at    http://sa.uca.org.au/uc-e-news/
 
 
 
 
Mighty Magill Christmas Market
Saturday 19^th November  – 9.00-3.00pm Morialta UC 26 Chapel st Magill.  Christmas Gourmet goodies to bric –a-brac to morning tea.
 
Wesley Lifeforce Suicide Memorial Day
Saturday 19^th November  – Helney Square. For more information letter is on noticeboard or  www.wesleylifeforce.org.au or 1800 100 024
 
Contact for Notices
Please send all notices you wish included in our Newsletter to newsletter@athelstonechurch.org.au by Wednesday 6pm. If you wish to contact Sharyn in the Office the email address is office@athelstonechurch.org.au
 
Bible Readings
13^th November – Isaiah 65:17-25,   Isaiah 12,   2 Thessalonians 3:6-13,   Luke 21:5-19
20^th November 16 – Jeremiah 23.1-6, Luke 1.68-79, Colossians 1.11-20 Luke 23.33-43
 

Rosters  –  20^th  November 2016

What’s on this Week   (14^th -20^th  November)

Monday               4.45-6.45 pm Waratah Calisthenics Club
Tuesday               9.30 -10.0 Book Club 10am-12.15pm U3A Yoga   5.30-7.30 pm Reach your Feat,                                 7.30pm Church Council
Wednesday        6.00-8.00 pm Waratah Calisthenics Club;  6.30-7.30 pm Reach your Feat
Thursday             5.30-7.30 pm Reach your Feat
Friday                    10.00-12.00 Friendship Club – AGM and Food Action
Saturday              10.00-11.00 am Waratah Calisthenics Club
Sunday                 9.30 am Church Service   6 pm Church Service
 
**Please note Sharyn will be on leave from Tuesday 15th November until Thursday 24^th November, therefore the office will be unattended.