May 5

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will continue the sermon series on Mark. This morning he will speak on ‘When the Conscience Dies’ in Mark 6.
The Carpenters will share with us during the Mission Spot.

Evening Service

Robert Koh will speak from Acts 20:17-38: "How to keep going when your heroes move on".
We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Sunday School

Sunday School today running concurrently with the 10:30 am service. Parents, please make sure that you sign your children in beforehand.

Holiday Club

Meeting today at 12.30pm at Ministry Centre for Holiday Club-Drama Team.
Training Day for all volunteers on Sunday, 26 May 2019, at 12.30pm. Bring and share for lunch. Note : We are still seeking more helpers for decorating.

10.30 am Sunday Services

Due to space limitations at our well-attended 10:30am service, the elders appeal to those who are able to attend our earlier 8:30am service, to please do so. We will keep this situation under review until the end of June 2019 when further changes may be required.

Young Adults

Join us for a murder mystery at the Born’s house on May 11th at 7:00 PM. Contact Jordan to register your interest.

Membership Classes

The elders encourage you to apply for church membership. Classes will commence on May 19. If you are interested, please fill up the Membership Form available in the foyer and return the completed form to the Membership Box. If you have any questions, please email Doug or Ben.

LinC

We need Breakfast cereal, Savoury & sweet Biscuits, School Snacks, Rice, Pasta Sauce, Long Life Milk, Honey, Jam, Vegemite, Tinned fish, Tinned Fruit, cooking Oil, Coffee, Juice, Tinned Vegetables, Laundry Powder, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste, Flour, Milo, tinned Tomatoes, Tissues, Quick meals, Cling wrap, Spaghetti, Soap, Quick Meals, Deodorant.

Duty Roster

We need helpers for the 8.30 am & 10.30 am morning tea. If you are able to help, email the office.

April 27

Morning Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will continue the sermon series on Mark. This morning he will speak on ‘The Feeding of 5000’ in Mark 6.
Janet van Leerdam will share with us the work of LinC and how you can share in this ministry.

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will continue the sermon series on Ezra & Nehemiah: ‘A call to worship’.
Join us after the evening service for supper. Please bring a plate to share.

Sunday School

Recommences today for Term 2. Please pray for the new term of learning God’s Word and making an impact in the children’s life. Pray for wisdom for the teachers.

10.30 am Sunday Services

Due to space limitations at our well-attended 10:30am service, the elders appeal to those who are able to attend our earlier 8:30am service, to please do so. We will keep this situation under review until the end of June 2019 when further changes may be required.

Youth Group

Recommences this Friday 3rd May for a Boys/Girls Night out. Questions? Speak to Scott, Robert or one of the youth leaders.

Young Adults

Murder Mystery Night on May 11. Stay tuned for more details!

Lord’s Supper

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s supper at the evening service.

Membership Classes

The elders encourage you to apply for church membership. Classes will commence on May 19. If you are interested, please fill up the Membership Form available in the foyer and return the completed form to the Membership Box. If you have any questions, please email Doug or Ben.

Connect Groups

Have recommenced. These groups meet to learn from the bible, pray together and care for one another. If you are not in a group and would like to join one, please take a leaflet from the foyer & speak to the Connect Group leader, or email the office.

Christians in the Public Service

Are you a Christian working in the Public Service? Would you like to join a network for encouragement in the faith and support in witnessing to your colleagues? Please contact Marty for more details.

Duty Roster

The new duty roster is out. Please take a copy from the foyer. Thank you to our team of faithful helpers, many of whom have served for many years. We need helpers for the 8.30 am & 10.30 am morning tea. If you are able to help, please email the office.

April 21

Good Friday Service

“Is God an Angry God?” - Rev Jordan Born will answer this question.

Easter Sunday Service @ 9.30 am

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the Easter message, ‘What if Jesus is still dead’.
Please note there is no evening service this Easter Sunday.
You are encouraged to attend the meeting at Belgrave Heights Easter Convention. We meet for a picnic tea at 5 pm near the café at the auditorium, followed by the meeting at 7 pm.

10.30 am Sunday Services

Due to space limitations at our well-attended 10:30am service, the elders appeal to those who are able to attend our earlier 8:30am service, to please do so. We will keep this situation under review until the end of June 2019 when further changes may be required.

Sunday School

Recommence for Term 2 next Sunday April 28. Pray for the Sunday School.

Youth Group

Term 2– will be starting back on the 3rd May for a Boys/Girls Night out. More details are to come. Questions? Speak to Scott Martin, Robert Koh or one of the youth leaders.

Duty Roster

The new duty roster is out. Please take a copy from the foyer. Thank you to our team of faithful helpers, many of whom have served for many years. We need helpers for the 8.30 am & 10.30 am morning tea. If you are able to help, please email the office.

LinC Pantry

The following items are needed: Tinned fish, Laundry Powder, Cooking Oil, Breakfast cereal … for a complete list, kindly see the notice board. Thank you for your support.

Membership Classes

The elders encourage you to apply for church membership. Classes will commence on May 19. If you are interested, please fill up the Membership Form available in the foyer and return the completed form to the Membership Box. If you have any questions, please email Doug or Ben.

Christians in the Public Service

Are you a Christian working in the Public Service? Would you like to join a network for encouragement in the faith and support in witnessing to your colleagues? Please contact Marty for more details.

Are you interested in visiting Jordan, Israel and Spain?

Gerald is leading a tour from 6th May to 17th/27th May, 2020. Information Night with Steven Green from Olive Tree Travel is on Monday June 17 at DPC, 7.30 pm. Come along to learn more about the trip, without obligation. Flyers are available in the foyer. Interested? Speak to Gerald.

April 14

Morning Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will speak on the theme of faith and unbelief from Mark 6 verses 1 to 6, ’Humanity at its best and worst’.

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will be starting a sermon series on Ezra and Nehemiah.
Tonight he will answer the question “Who is God”?

Sunday School

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays.

Easter Services @ DPC

Good Friday Service April 19 @ 9.30 am.

Rev Jordan Born will answer the question “Is God an Angry God?”

Easter Sunday Service April 21@ 9.30 am.

Have you ever thought—‘What if Jesus is Still Dead’ ? Come and listen to the preaching of the cross this Easter Sunday. Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us the message.

Do take this opportunity to  invite your family and friends to join us for the Easter Services.

Please come at 9:20 am for a time of praise in songs prior to both the  services.

Kindly note that there is only one morning service on Easter Sunday and no evening service.

Safe Church Advanced Training

In Recess

Connect Groups, Youth Group, Playgroup & ESL are in recess for the school holidays.

Duty Roster

We need helpers for the 8.30 am morning tea. If you are able to help, please email the office.

New Deacons

Session are pleased to welcome Annali and Kate into the role of Deacon. Please pray for them as they serve the church in this capacity.

Membership Classes

The elders are planning to hold membership classes end April through early May. If you are interested in attending, please contact one of the pastors, Doug or Ben.

Can you help?

The Education Department (located at Heatherwood School, Donvale) which supports students who are blind or have low vision needs volunteers to assist with the production of materials. If you can help, please see Gerald.

Membership Classes

Session are planning to hold membership classes end April through early May. If you are interested in attending, please contact one of the pastors or Doug / Ben.

Study Tour to Israel

Gerald is leading a study tour to Israel with an optional extension to Spain from 6th May to 17th/27 May 2020. There will be an Information Night with Steven from Olive Tree Travel on Monday June 17 at DPC, 7.30 pm. Come along to learn more about the trip, without obligation and have your questions answered. Flyers are available in the foyer, help yourself. Have a chat with Gerald if you are interested.

April 7

Morning Service

Today we will be hearing about ‘Superstition or Faith?’ when Rev Gerald Vanderwert speaks from Mark 5, on a woman who came in faith to Jesus.

We extend a warm welcome to Graham Davies who will share with us about the work of Gideons.

Evening Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will preach  from Genesis 37, ‘Perception vs Reality’. Come and gain a wise heart by learning to discern the difference between perception and reality.

Sunday School

Sunday School is now in recess for the school holidays.

Easter Services @ DPC

Good Friday Service April 19 @ 9.30 am.

Rev Jordan Born will answer the question “Is God an Angry God?”

Easter Sunday Service April 21@ 9.30 am.

Preacher: Rev Gerald Vanderwert
Title: “What if Jesus is Still Dead’

Please come at 9:20 am before both services for a time of praise in songs prior to the service.
Please note there is only one morning service on Easter Sunday and no evening service.
You are encouraged to attend the Belgrave Heights Easter Convention. We meet for a picnic tea at 5 pm near the café at the auditorium, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Sameh Maurice Tawfik, the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church, the largest church in Egypt will be speaking on ‘Prayer and Faith’.

In Recess

Connect Groups, Youth Group, Playgroup & ESL are in recess for the school holidays.

New Deacons

Session are pleased to welcome Annali and Kate into the role of Deacon. Please pray for them as they serve the church in this capacity.

Can you help?

The Education Department (located at Heatherwood School, Donvale) which supports students who are blind or have low vision needs volunteers to assist with the production of materials. If you can help, please see Gerald.

Membership Classes

Session are planning to hold membership classes end April through early May. If you are interested in attending, please contact one of the pastors or Doug / Ben.

LinC Pantry

Would you be able to assist LinC in stocking up their pantry with any or some of the following items? Tinned fish, tinned fruit, Pasta and Pasta sauce, Rice, Juice, Savoury & sweet Biscuits, School Snacks, Toilet Paper, Breakfast cereal, cooking Oil, Coffee (not decaf), Milo, Plain and Self raising Flour, Honey, Jam, Vegemite, tinned Fruit, Milo, tinned Tomatoes, tinned Vegetables, Quick meals, LL Milk, Shampoo and conditioner, Laundry Powder Sensitive and normal, Men and women's personal items, Dish Detergent, Hand Wash, Toothpaste, Tissues, Cling wrap, Alfoil, Tomato sauce, Cleaning products. Thank you for your support.

March 29

Morning Service

Today we will be hear about ‘Faith and not Fear’ when Rev Gerald Vanderwert speaks from Mark’s gospel on Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter from the dead.

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will bring us the message from Philemon, ‘When Brothers Dwell in Unity’.
Do join us for supper following the evening service. Please bring a plate to share.

Sunday School

Today is the last week of Sunday School for Term 1. We will resume for Term 2 on Sunday the 28th of April.

Those Involved In Children’s Talks…

Please note there is a brief meeting today following the 10:30 am service. 

Growing Families

We meet today at Robyn and John’s place after church for lunch and first study for the year continuing our Sacred Parenting series. Please come along and join us if you haven’t been before. We would love to see you.

Easter Services @ DPC

Good Friday Service April 19 @ 9.30 am.

Preacher: Rev Jordan Born

Easter Sunday Service April 21@ 9.30 am.

Preacher: Rev Gerald Vanderwert

Please note there is only one morning service on this Sunday and no evening service. You are encouraged to attend the Belgrave Heights Easter Convention. We meet for a picnic tea at 5 pm near the café at the auditorium, followed by the meeting at 7 pm. Sameh Maurice Tawfik, the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church, the largest church in Egypt will be speaking on ‘Prayer and Faith’.

Daylight Savings

End on Sunday April 7. Please remember to turn your clock back by 1 hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

Easter Bake

Easter Biscuit Bake - 85,000 Biscuits are needed! Prison Fellowship will provide every Victorian inmate with 10 home-made biscuits, together with a card that explains the meaning of Easter. Details: Biscuits need to be home made (crisp), no nuts, sealed in disposable containers (ice cream containers are ideal), ingredients to be clearly listed on top of the container. Could you please drop them in the foyer by next Sunday 7th April? Details? See notice in foyer or contact Chris.

Offering Envelopes

To assist with regular giving to the gospel ministry of the church, envelopes for April, May & June are now available in the foyer.
Alternatively, you may give through direct deposit. Bank details are overleaf.

Can you help?

The Education Department (located at Heatherwood School, Donvale) which supports students who are blind or have low vision needs volunteers to assist with the production of materials. If you can help, please see Gerald.

Box Hill Kiosk/Outreach

An opportunity for outreach! Join this group from our church to distribute tracts and talk to people about Jesus.
When: April 13, 10 am to 3 or 4 pm.
Where: Box Hill Central, near the ATMs.
Please pray for this outreach. For more details, please speak to Leon

March 3

Morning Service

Rev Jordan Born will bring us the message from Mark 2, ‘Feasting Sinners and Fasting Saints’.

We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper this morning

Evening Service

We extend a warm welcome to Rev David Cook who is our guest preacher this evening. David is a retired Presbyterian Minister who divides his time between an itinerant, around-the-world preaching ministry and working as part-time pastoral assistant to the minister of the Chinese Presbyterian Church at Surry Hills, NSW. He has served as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and was also the Principal of Sydney Missionary and Bible College for 25 years. David is a gifted preacher and teacher. Through Our Daily Bread Ministries, we are privileged to have David bring us God’s Word from John 12, ‘The Cross - The Key To Life’.

Sunday School

For all primary aged children, and runs concurrently with the 10.30 am service.

Church/Sunday School Picnic: Sun March 24 @ 1 pm, Halliday Park. Please keep this date free.

Holiday Club

Our annual Holiday Club program which runs during the mid-year school holidays is well received by parents and children. It is a great opportunity to share the gospel with children. This year, the theme is ‘Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good’. To run this program, we need helpers, lots of helpers! We are having an Information session on Sunday March 17 at 12.30pm, Ministry Centre. Please come and check it out without any obligations! After the talk, if you are interested, we will be delighted to have you on board. So please keep this date free! For more details, please speak to Erlina or Kate.

Mission Action Council

AGM will be held on Wed March 13 @ 8 pm, Ministry Centre. All welcome!

Elders Meeting

 Saturday March 16 @ 8 am.

Box Hill Outreach

When: Sat March 16, 10 am to 3 or 4 pm.

Where: Box Hill Central, near the ATMs.

Men’s Ministry

Calling Men of Donvale! Join us from Sat Mar 16—Sun Mar 17 for an overnight stay at Shoreham. We’ll have outdoor activities (weather permitting), watch movies, do bible study and more. Great time of learning and fellowship. Cost $25 per person. Rego closes on Sat March 9, so please sign up in the foyer today! For more info, please speak to Malcolm, Dirk or Scott.

Fellowship Bus outing

Wednesday March 20, departing DPC car park at 10 am and returning 3pm. Seniors, if you are interested, please place your name on the list in foyer. The limited places are fast filling up. Details? Contact Grenville

W2W Supper

Saturday March 23 @ 7.30 pm, DPC.

“An evening with Janelle and Joy ”

Please bring a plate to share.

Playgroup

Tuesday, 10 am to 11.30 am.

ESL Classes

Tuesday @ 7 pm.

Enquiries: Noelle

Youth Group

Friday @ 7.30 pm, DPC.

Prayer Meeting

Friday @7.15 am & 2 pm, Ministry Centre.

PTC Graduation & Commencement Ceremony

Friday March 22 @ 7pm, Werner Brodbeck Hall, 156 Collins Street Melbourne.

Guest speaker: Dr Stuart Piggin, Associate Professor from Macquarie University.

All welcome! Please RSVP by Friday March 8, if you plan on attending.

For more details, visit ptc.edu.au

Morning tea

We need help with the morning tea on Sunday April 21 Easter 9.30 am service, and on Sunday April 28, 10.30 am service. If you are able to help, please email the office.

February 3

Morning Service

Rev Gerald Vanderwert will bring us God’s Word from Mark 2, “What is Your Greatest Need in Life?

Evening Service

Rev Jordan Born will bring us the message from John 11, “Is Death Really the END?”

Sunday School

As we commence another year of learning today, pray for the Lord’s hand on the work of the Sunday School. We thank God for the teachers - pray for wisdom for them. Pray for the children that they will grow in knowledge and love of our Lord.

Parents, if you have not done so already, please return  your child’s updated and signed 2019 enrollment form to Liz. This is a Safe Church requirement.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liz.

Chinese Service

From today, the Chinese Congregation will be moving temporarily to the Presbyterian Theological College (PTC). To mark the occasion, we will be holding a Commencement and Thanksgiving Service at 2.30 pm today at PTC, 684 Elgar Road, Box Hill North. English translation will be provided. Following the service there will be afternoon tea and fellowship. All welcome! Regular Chinese worship services will be at 9:00 am every Sunday at PTC.

Please continue to pray for this ministry. Any enquires can be directed to Rev Dr Felix Chung our Chinese Pastor, or at the contact form.

Youth Group

The Youth Group will be hosting a Barbecue with Parents today following the 10.30 am service.

ESL Team Get-together (Training) 

Tuesday February 5, from 7.30-8.30 pm, in the church hall. Others interested are also invited.

Prayer Meeting

Friday February 8 @ 7.15 am & 2 pm.

Safe Church Basic Training

 A Safe Church Basic Training session will be held at Donvale PC on Saturday 2 March 2019 from 9:30 am sharp until approx 11:30 am. This course is for all Church leaders and individuals involved with children ministries, including ESL teachers who have not previously completed the Basic Training course. For further details and to register, please contact our Safe Church Representative Ian.

Playgroup

 Recommences on Tuesday February 12, 10 am to 11.30 am, for children from 0 to 5 years old. $25 per term per family.

For more info, please speak to Erlina.

ESL Commencement Dinner & Enrollments

Tuesday February 12 @ 7 pm.

We have vacancies for the classes. So if you know of anyone who may be interested to learn or improve their conversational English, please speak to Noelle.

Growing Families

Come and join us for a picnic and bike ride!

When: After church 24th February

Where:  Westerfolds Park, Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe.

Further details via email. If you would like to join the group or find out more information, please contact Emily.

Next Sunday

Next Sunday February 10, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at the evening service.

Young Adults (18-30)

...will be meeting at 5 pm for a kick off BBQ on Saturday February 9 at Ruffey Lake Park Picnic Shelter, Victoria Street entrance. Contact Jordan for further info.

January 13

Morning Service

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us God’s Word from Psalm 1, ‘Meditate until you reach water’.

Chinese Service

Mr Xien Yao will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

We will continue to watch the DVD sermon series by Alistair Begg on Titus 3—For goodness sake: How the Gospel Compels Good Works.

Sunday Night After Church (SNAC)

Following the evening service there will be supper at La Porchetta in Tunstall Square. Please come prepared to join us.

Worship Services

January 2019—Combined morning service at 9.30 am and evening service at 6.30 pm.

From Sunday February 3, all services are back to normal—8.30 am, 10.30 am and 6.30 pm.

Chinese Services in 2019

From February 2019, Donvale Presbyterian Chinese Church service will meet at 684, Elgar Road, Box Hill North, 3129.

• Mandarin Sunday Worship Service: 9:00am

• Children Sunday School: 9:30am to 10:30am

• Adult Sunday school: 11:00am-12:00noon.

For more information please contact Rev Dr Felix Chung.

當威長老會中文堂將於2019年2月開始於  684, Elgar Road, Boxhill North, 3129 舉行。

• 普通話祟拜： 逢周日 9:00am

• 兒童主日學: 9:30am-10:30am

• 成人主日學: 11:00am-12:00noon

查詢： 鍾富力牧師博士, 中文部牧師。

Chinese Thanksgiving and Commencement Service

at Presbyterian Theological College on 3rd February 2019 at 2.30 pm. English translation will be provided. Following the service, there will be an afternoon tea.

Sunday School

Parents, please return  your child’s updated and signed 2019 enrollment form to Liz.

Children who will be three years old by the end of March 2019 can be enrolled in the Preschool class. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liz.

Korean Connect Group

Rev Sung has commenced a new Korean Connect Group. If you would like to have more info about this new group, please speak to Rev Sung

Duty Roster

We are in need of morning tea helpers for the 8.30 am and 10.30 am service for the next duty roster (February to April). If you can help, please contact the office.

Elders Meeting

Saturday January 26, 2019 @8am.

Lost property

There is a pile of lost property in the hall. Please check the Lost Property box, next to the table tennis table. All unclaimed items will be donated.

December 9

Morning Services

Pastor Craig Richardson will bring us God’s Word from Luke 1, ‘Redemption Song’.

Chinese Service

Rev Tamloy Lai will bring God’s Word this morning.

Evening Service

Rev Dr Tony Bird will preach on Psalm 66, ‘Come and see what God has done’ (Psalm 66:5).

Next Sunday

Next Sunday Dec 16, at the 10.30 am service, we will be having a Special Sunday School Service.

The children and teachers will come dressed in their ‘Christmas best’. We invite the congregation to join them. Rev Gerald Vanderwert will be preaching in the morning services.

Christmas Events @ DPC

Christmas Carols on Sunday December 23 @ 7.45 pm

Speaker: Rev Gerald Vanderwert

Come early at 6 pm for free sausage sizzle, jumping castle, face painting… A fun-filled family evening.

Christmas Day Service on Tuesday December 25 @ 9.30 am

Preacher: Rev Jordan Born

Plan to invite your family and  friends to our Christmas celebrations!

INVITATION CARDS

There are invitation cards to our Christmas events available in the hall and foyer. Please take some and hand them out in your streets this week. Thanks!

January 2019 Evening Service DVD Series

Title: "Titus 3—For Goodness Sake: How the Gospel Compels Good Works"
Speaker:  Alistair Begg

Please note these dates!

• Sunday Dec 23

  • Combined morning service at 9.30 am.

  • Christmas Carols at 7.45 pm, sausage sizzle starts at 6 pm.

  • No evening service.

• Christmas Day Tuesday Dec 25

  • One service at 9.30 am.

• Sunday Dec 30

  • Combined morning service at 9.30 am.

  • No evening service.

• Sunday Jan 6 to Jan 27, 2019

  • Combined morning service at 9.30 am.

  • Evening service at 6.30 pm.

• From Sunday February 3

  • All services are back to normal—8.30 am, 10.30 am and 6.30 pm.

PYV Summer Camp

Thursday Dec 27 to Tuesday Jan 1
@ Campaspe Downs Resort Rev Toby McIntosh will be preaching from the Gospel of Luke. Registration is open.

Visit www.pyv.org.au.

Please be praying for all those involved in the Summer camp, whether they are a leader, a camper, or helper.

LinC

Items needed: sugar, honey, juice, pasta sauce, long life milk full cream, shampoo, toilet paper, tinned vegetables (eg pea/carrot, carrots, not corn) single toothbrushes.

Cash donation is also appreciated for their Christmas appeal. Place in an envelope marked “LinC Christmas” and put in the offering plates.

Angel Tree

Thank you to all who contributed gifts for the Angel Tree program, remembering the children of prisoners this Christmas.

What’s right for me? Workshop

(for High School to Young Adults)

Subjects! Courses! Jobs! How do I choose? Am I making the right choices? Come along to a workshop on Sunday 16th December, 2-3:30pm in the Ministry Centre. We will look at what God says about this and learn practical ways that help you make these decisions. Contact Rowena for more information or to register your interest.