February – March 2025 Newsletter
St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Longueville
February – March 2025 Newsletter
CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT
Happy New Year everyone! This will be a very different year for us all as, sadly, we must bid farewell to Krikor on Sunday 25 May. We must make the most of the first half of this year.
On November 27 Rev. Gaby drove us to Mount Annan Botanic Gardens. The temperature was hot but there was a cool breeze as we walked through the trees and thankfully the café was air conditioned. We are very grateful to Gaby for donating his time and the Bankstown Uniting Church bus. There will be another mystery trip before Krikor departs. We will let you know the date as soon as we hear from Rev Gaby.
St. Andrew’s Day on 1 December was a memorable occasion. Rev. Bill Crews preached, then he and Heather Astle unveiled the new portrait of King Charles, which had been specially framed by Fayez. Thanks to Krikor, Dee and Lori for organizing the food and Zela and Adam for entertaining us with their beautiful music, and Robin Cummings for playing the Bag Pipes at the start and the end of the Worship Service, as well as piping the Haggis in for the special lunch.
On Sunday 15 December we had our traditional Carols and Lessons Service, which was well attended. Special thanks to David Cant for joining Mark as we sang the Carols during the service.
As we have done for many years, in December we brought in our Christmas gifts and food for the Bill Crews Foundation, and all were in on 15 Sunday December 2024. A full carload was delivered to Ashfield the following Tuesday and they were accepted with great thanks. We gave generously as much as we could to help the needy and we did that for the glory of God. Thanks to all who donated.
We had a last-minute request to sing Christmas Carols at Glenwood Nursing Home in Greenwich on Thursday 19 December. Chris and Penny were accompanied by Mark on his portable keyboard. About 20 residents attended the event and appreciated our visit.
It was wonderful to see so many attend the Christmas Eve Carol Service on the lawn when we welcomed Virginia and visiting family members from the city and country. The real candles remained unlit because of the wind, but we all had a battery operated one to take home, along with a 2025 calendar.
On the first Sunday of the year, we were pleased to have with us Dorian West who during the service, joined Mark as we sang the hymns and played a special piece of music “Oblivion” by Astor Piazzola, dedicating it to his Mum Ruth West. Thanks and appreciation to Dorian for sharing his musical talent.
Penny Goodley
KRIKOR’S CLOSING SERVICE
This will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday 25 May 2025 followed by a finger food lunch and refreshments in the War Memorial Hall. Please note this date in your diary and invite friends and family members to attend.
WEEK AWAY TO WAGGA WAGGA
Our final week away with Krikor will be from Monday 28 April to Monday 5 May. We will travel from and to Central Station by train and hire a 12-seater bus at Wagga Wagga. Accommodation will be at the Big 4 Ingenia Holidays Park at Wagga Wagga. Our first trip away was to New Zealand in 2013, then Broken Hill in 2020, following that to Narrabri in 2023, then to the Shoalhaven River on the South Coast in 2024 – so we’ve been west, north, east and south – all points of the compass. A highlight of the trip is always Happy Hour at 5:00 pm each day where we gather in one of the cabins to reminisce on the day and plan the next. If you would like to come, please speak to Wendy, Chris or Penny. The more the merrier! A relaxing and happy time is guaranteed.
TIME 4 U, Wednesdays at 10:00 am
This year Time4U will meet in our War Memorial Hall on the second Wednesday of the month and the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Library where we will enjoy their music program.
Cost: $15 for home-made morning tea and a welcoming and friendly time amongst friends.
PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT – First Tuesday of the month – since Dec 2011!
6:30 pm Pizza, 7:15 pm movie! BYO drinks!
Tuesday 4 February – Lion (2016) – An Australian biographical drama telling the true story of a young Indian boy, separated from his family in India, adopted by Australian parents in Tasmania, who sets out to find his birth parents 25 years later. Starring Dev Patel, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman.
Tuesday 4 March – Ladies in Lavender (2004) – British drama set in a Cornish village in the 1930s where a young man is washed up after a violent storm and rescued by two ladies, starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Natascha McElhone, David Warner and Miriam Margolyes.
Come along and enjoy what is the best value dinner and movie combo in town!
Cost: $15.00
Bookings essential: 9428 4287/9427 4740
LANE COVE MUSIC – CELEBRATING 80 YEARS
This year is a big year for Lane Cove Music. We are celebrating our 80th year of bringing affordable, quality, concerts to the Lane Cove community. We have a very exciting program lined up with world class performers, starting with Simon Tedeschi and George Washingmachine presenting Gershwin and other classic jazz standards at 7:30 pm on Tuesday 11 March.
On 13 May, international flautist Jane Rutter and SSO Harpist, Louise Johnson will enchant us with a program titled Blues and the Silver Screen. More details can be found on our website.
Membership bookings for the 2025 season are now open. $90 will buy you a membership ticket for all of the 6 concerts for 2025, $55 if you have a valid pension card. All details are on our website www.lanecovemusic.org.au
Enquiries: Chris Butters 9428 4287
BIBLE READING
After an interesting and challenging reading (Nehemiah 8:1-12) for Penny on Sunday 26 January, Ian was moved to write the following:
This morning sitting in the pew,
The pulpit clearly in full view.
The service schedule was proceeding,
Requiring Penny to do the reading.
As Penny headed to the stand,
The Bible firmly in her hand.
We knew her words would soon inspire,
As she read the text from Nehemiah.
But what this passage held in store,
Was forty foreign names or more.
So, Penny’s clear enunciation,
Was worthy of a big ovation.
For with finesse, she overcame,
Each unpronounceable foreign name.
And all of us were so impressed,
Her reading stands forever blessed.
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.
FEBRUARY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Feb 2, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Feb 4, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “Lion”
Feb 5, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Feb 12, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U – 2nd Wednesday of the month
MARCH DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Mar 2, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Mar 4, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “Ladies in Lavender”
Mar 5, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Mar 7, Fri 10,00 am – World Day of Prayer – St. Aidan’s Longueville
Mar 12, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U – 2nd Wednesday of the month
APRIL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Apr 1, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “The Promise”
Apr 2, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Apr 6, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service
Apr 9, Wed 10:00 am – Time 4U – 2nd Wednesday of the month
Apr 13, Sun 9:30 am – Palm Sunday – Guest Rev. Keith Garner
Presbytery Chairperson
Apr 18, Fri 9:30 am – Good Friday Service
Apr 20, Sun 9:30 am – Easter Service
Apr 28, Mon 7:00 am – Trip to Wagga Wagga
MAY DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:
May 4, Sun 10:00 am – Worship with Crows Nest Uniting Church
May 7, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
May 11, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Communion Service & Mother’s Day
May 25, Sun 11:30 am – Krikor’s Closure of Ministry Service
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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