August – September Newsletter
St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Longueville
August – September 2023 Newsletter
A Prayer
Faithful God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: You are always there in times of trial, times of uncertainty and anxiety, or times of accomplishment and celebration. You do not forsake us. You are our strong fortress. Therefore, we run to You when life overwhelms us, confuses us, terrifies us, stuns and staggers us.
If some people are in shock today–comfort and restore them.
If some people have come to the end of their resources, meet their needs.
If some people are struggling to know what the right thing is to do, guide them, and then give them the courage and strength to do what is right.
If some people are lonely, even in a crowd–encourage them with Your presence and lead them into a new friendship with one of Your people.
If some people are anxious about their employment or the lack of employment, give them meaningful work to do to Your glory that will meet their needs.
Faithfully see us through. This is our hope. This is our prayer, which we offer in the name of Jesus our Lord and Saviour. Amen! Richard Herman
CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT
Now that Covid is (almost) behind us we can again celebrate Market Morning. Huge thanks to Frank and Virginia for setting up the goods for sale. This year they have invited their family from the UK to help! This is our flagship event for raising funds (supporting Exodus) and providing a place for locals to gather and exchange news. Thank you to everyone who helps on the day – our small team works harder than ever to put this all together.
We are delighted that Krikor is taking some well-earned annual leave. He will be away 6-31 August to accompany his daughter, Lori, on a middle eastern trip to do research for her university course. We hope the trip is safe and enjoyable for them both. While Krikor is away we will have visiting preachers – James Knowles (13 August) and Liam McKenna (20 August). On 27 August we will join Crows Nest congregation.
28 July 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the turning of the first sod for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. On 10 September we will celebrate the laying of the foundation stone of our church. Krikor has organised special guests with messages and music so please mark this important date in your diary and invite friends who may have moved out of the area to come and celebrate with us. The service will be at 2:00 pm, followed by afternoon tea in the War Memorial Hall. We will be catering for this event ourselves so please consider baking something for everyone to share.
We have also booked the display window in Lane Cove Library for the month of September. Please look at home for any memorabilia suitable for display and include names on all photographs. We will need to hand our display items over to Naomi at the Library in mid-August. All items will be returned.
At our congregation meeting following the Sunday Service on 12 February it was a unanimous decision to again raise $3,000 to support the Artsakh appeal. (We had previously supported one family for two years). You can contribute with a direct deposit or cash in the offertory plate.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those undergoing, or recovering from, treatment and those feeling sadness at the loss of a loved one. We also remember those affected by the trauma of war in Ukraine and Artsakh.
Penny Goodley
TIME 4 U, Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Time 4U is held every Wednesday from 10:00 am – 12 noon. We are pleased to continue viewing the excellent series Backroads.
Cost: $5 for home-made morning tea and a welcoming and friendly morning amongst friends.
PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT – First Tuesday of the month – since Dec 2011!
On 1 August the movie will be Saving Mr. Banks (2013) – Biographical drama of how Walt Disney tried for 20 years and finally succeeded in bringing Mary Poppins to the screen. Starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. (120 mins)
On 5 September the movie will be Stan and Ollie (2018) – Biographical comedy drama based loosely on the later years of the lives of the famous double comedy act starring Steve Coogan and John C Reilly. (119 mins)
Come along and enjoy what must be the best value dinner and movie combo in town!
Cost $12 from July. Please bring your own drinks.
Bookings essential: 9428 4287 or 9427 4740
LANE COVE MUSIC
Concerts resumed in Lane Cove Mowbray Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Avenue, Lane Cove in March 2023. All concerts start at 7:30pm.
Remaining concert dates for 2023:
8 August – Harpist Verna Lee and Flautist/Baritone Philip Murray
10 October – Sydney Eisteddfod/Pollard Awards
28 November – Taverner Consort of Voices
Ticket bookings can be made in advance via our website.
www.lanecovemusic.org.au or tickets $30 cash at the door.
Enquiries: Chris Butters 9428 4287, Penny Goodley 9803 1735
SPRING FASHION PARADE – Thursday 14 September, 10:15 till 12 noon
Once again we will welcome Stafford Fashions with spring clothes and Tina Hyman with her jewellery. Start the day with a sumptuous morning tea then browse among the garments to find exactly the right thing for you. You can try and buy on the day.
Entry fee is $10 per person and proceeds will help support the Exodus Foundation.
STAMP NEWS
Please continue to save stamps and give them to Virginia or Frank.
OUR BANK DETAILS
Thank you for depositing money into the church bank account by EFT.
If convenient for you, you are welcome to continue. We bank with Westpac BSB 032 085, a/c 810147.
AUGUST DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Aug 1, Tue 4:00 pm – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Aug 1, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night – “Saving Mr. Banks”
Aug 3, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U and every Wednesday
Aug 5, Sat 8:00 am – MARKET MORNING
Aug 6, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Aug 8, Tue 7:30 pm – Lane Cove Music – Harpist Verna Lee and
Flautist/Baritone Philip Murray
SEPTEMBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sep 3, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Communion – Father’s Day
Sep 5, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night – “Stan and Olie”
Sep 6, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U and every Wednesday
Sep 6, Wed 12:30 pm – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Sep 10, Sun 2:00 pm – 100th Anniversary Praise & Worship Service
Sep 14, Thur 10:15 am – Fashion Parade
OCTOBER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Oct 1, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Oct 3, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie Night – “Chariots of Fire.”
Oct 4, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U and every Wednesday
To contact Krikor call on 0418 417 411
standrewsunite@tpg.com.au
Church Office phone: 9427 4740
Church Website
http://www.longueville.unitingchurch.org.au