DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• Monday 13 November Inter Church Men’s Fellowship at West Epping U.C. 10.00 am. Guest Speaker. Ian Swayn will share his experiences as a QANTAS pilot
• Friday 17 November "Friday Discovery" at West Epping Uniting Church.
  10.00 am-11.30 am. Guest Speaker will be Kylie Harris, the Manager of David Morgan Enterprises at Rydalmere.
• Friday 1 December Christmas Party. 11.30 am. Acacia Park, Telopea

UPCOMING LECTIONARY READINGS

• October 29 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 & Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17. Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 & Psalm 1. 1Thessalonians 2:1-8. Matthew 22:34-46
• November 5 Joshua 3:7-17 & Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37. Micah 3:5-12 & Psalm 43. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. Matthew 23:1-12.
• November 12 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 & Psalm 78:1-7. Amos 5:18-24 & Psalm 70. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Matthew 25:1-13.
• November 19 Judges 4:1-7 & Psalm 123. Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 & Psalm 90:1-12. Thessalonians 5:1-11. Matthew 25:14-30.
• November 26 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 & Psalm 100. Ezekiel 34:1-16, 20-24 & Psalm 95:1-7a.Ephesians 1:15-23. Matthew 25:31-46.

PRAYER

Oh God, we turn to you in desperation at this time when conflict threatens to
engulf the world. Enter the hearts and minds of people all over the world, calming
and soothing their thinking, so that they can consider the implications of their
actions for others, especially the innocents who are being buried under an
avalanche of destructive forces. Give us all some understanding of how we can play
our part in turning our world into something like the place you indent it’s to be.
Amen.

CHURCH SERVICES

• October 29 at 9.30am Alan Lowe will be leading our service.
• November 5 at 9.30 am Jane Fry will be leading our service.
• November 12 at 9.30am Alan Harper will be leading our service.
• November 19 at 9.30 am Margaret Johnston will be leading our service.
• November 26 at 9.30 am Howard Clarke will be leading our service.

NOTICES

ADVENT BIBLE STUDIES

“Signs of the New Age” by Chris Walker will be the subject of four studies from Wednesday 1st November to Wednesday 22nd November.

The morning group will meet at the Parkview Room at Alan Walker Village at 10.00 am-11.30 am and the evening group via Zoom at 7.30 pm-9.00 pm.

The study books are subsidised, so will only cost participants $5 each. Please contact Margaret Johnston if you would care to join.

Zoom details: https://uca-nswact.zoom.us/j/4820112178

200 Year Anniversary 2025. The task group and others will next meet in the church hall on Friday 17th November at 11.00 am.

199 Birthday Service. If you would like to join a mixed choir for this service (February 11, 2024) please come to our first singing session on Friday 2 November
at the Forrest’s at 1.30 pm.

Afternoon Tea at Alan Walker Village. Our church will host an AFTERNOON TEA for the residents at Alan Walker Village on Friday 10th November at 2.00 pm in the Auditorium. Entertainment will be by Circular Bells. Help with providing the food is greatly appreciated. It is also good to be able to have a chat with the residents at the village.

Nurture Group will be meeting will be in the Gardenia Room at AWV on Thursday 9th November at 11.00 a.m. for a shared finger food lunch. It is always interesting to hear the life stories of different members of our church, so after lunch Peggy will be sharing her life journey with us. All welcome.

Nurture Group. Thursday 23rd November at 11.00 am we will be meeting at the Forrest’s for a long lunch with music interludes. Bring along food to share. All
welcome.

Christmas Party. Our Christmas Party will be on Friday 1st December at 11 30 am at Acacia Park, 42 Evans Rd Telopea. Parking is available in Lord Avenue. There is some seating, shade, concrete paths and TOILETS. Bring your lunch and something to share, chairs, hat and sunscreen. It might be a good idea to take a drive beforehand. If anyone needs transport please let Elaine know. 9874 7231

The Church Council will meet in the Gillard room on Tuesday. 14th November at 7 30 pm.

Communion Roster. If anyone would like to be on the Roster for serving Communion, please let Elaine know.

Receiving Communion. The Elders would like to know if members are happy with the way we take Communion now. Please let Elaine know your thoughts.

Prayers of the People Roster. Elaine will be preparing the roster for Prayers for the People. If you are happy to stay on the roster you don't need to let her know. If you would like to be added to that roster or if you wish to have your name taken off the roster please let Elaine know 0409 222578 or 98747231.

Community Aid. Thank you for your continuing generosity to this cause and will you please remember to bring your donation of grocery items to the November 5
service.

"Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:18- 19

"Friday Discovery" at West Epping Uniting Church:
We meet at 10.00 am on Friday 17th November. All welcome. Our guest speaker will be Kylie Harris, the Manager of David Morgan Enterprises at Rydalmere. We will learn about the work of this Organisation which has been operating for 50 years, and is associated with Wesley Mission. Enquiries - Joan Ross 9873 3713

Inter Church Men’s Fellowship at West Epping U.C. Monday 13 Nov.at 10.00 am.
Ian Swayn will share his experiences as a QANTAS pilot - cockpit conversations, engine failures and close encounters. $10.00 includes a great morning tea. RSVP John Planner Wednesday 8 November. john@introspec.com.au or 0419 747