June – July 2025 – NEWSLETTER
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St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Longueville
June – July 2025 Newsletter
SPECIAL EDITION
Personal Reflections
Today I think of the graduate of a theological seminary who may be given quite a variety of names for identification, but the most beautiful title of them all is “The man of God”. Indeed, it is highly desirable to be able to call a man “The man of God”. One may be called pastor, reverend, minister, doctor, student, professor, theologian, scholar, bishop, or even a Pope, but none of these are more appropriate titles of a person who has been called by God and who has devoted his whole life to His service.
This title reflects a basic Biblical truth, namely, that man and God belong together. Man, in the Bible, is never mentioned alone and the God of the Bible is a man-loving, man-seeking God. The whole story of the Bible is the story of a living God, who always consistently takes the initiative to repair His fundamental relationship with man, this rebellious creature of His. So stunning is this aspect of God’s character, that one does not distort the true biblical image of God when he calls Him “The God of man”.
But this man knows his limits and is capable of respecting those limits. Unlike ordinary men, this man does not feel miserable about his limitations because he knows he stands before God. He knows that the nearer he gets to God the more human he is.
As the exiting minister from full time placement, I stand before you today as the “Man of God”. I look back to the last 50 years and see how God has called a young and unexperienced man born in a simple family in Lebanon, being the youngest child of four, losing his father at the age of three; completed his high school and experienced the calling to ministry to proclaim God’s Word at the age of seventeen. Being faithful to continue the work of Christ in the spirit of His great commissioning took the important step and changed the direction of his life and enrolled in seminary to start his theological training in the Near East School of Theology. Upon completion of his studies, he was awarded with a Preaching License and has ministered in three congregations in the Northern parts of Syria, then ministering a church in Beirut, was ordained as Minster of the Word, served as the General Secretary of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East and in September 1993 came with his family to Australia to serve the Armenian Congregation of the Uniting Church in Willoughby for 17 years and after a period of around one year Supply Ministry here at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church he served for 13 years from 1 June 2012. Interestingly a man from an Armenian background has been called to serve in an Anglo Congregation. This is stunning, but this is what “The God of man” does to the ‘Man of God”.
I didn’t know that God was preparing me for my life-journey and moving me to a deeper ministry in His Kingdom. But during the years I have learned that ministry is sharing the Christian story with others and assisting them in their personal journey of faith through the study and preaching of the Holy Scriptures and requires vision for the future. Without vision, there is no mission. We are called to be visionaries to carry out our mission with the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit, that gives us the energy and the power to carry on with our mission.
As such I shared my vision with each and every member of this congregation as we embarked on our journey together 13 years ago in fulltime placement. There were many challenges on the way ahead, but we committed ourselves to move forward with the hope of successful outcomes.
In the process we always remembered that we need God’s Grace; a grace that is sufficient for us and makes us strong when we are weak (2 Cor. 12:9)
With these thoughts and the support of every member of this congregation I was ready to do my best to serve as the humble servant of God with your love, encouragement and prayers I rendered this service for the glory of God.
Last Sunday, I shared my final message, which was part of the last words of Jesus Christ to His disciples, “Love one another, as I have loved you” it is not just the Word I am leaving with you – it is also my heartfelt thanks and farewell.
Like Jesus in the upper room, this moment is filled with mixed emotions – love, gratitude, sadness, hope.
Serving among you has been a privilege and joy. We laughed and cried, prayed and worshipped, served and struggled, hoped and persevered together. In all this, I have seen the love of Christ in you beautifully and believing in the living presence of God in this community.
So, I leave you with this, as Jesus did: “Love one another.” Continue to love each other across generations, cultures, and convictions. Love boldly, love gently, love persistently.
You are the Body of Christ. Keep being the church that welcomes the stranger, that cares for the lonely, that seeks justice and walks humbly with God. Keep listening to the Spirit and following where Christ leads you next.
And though our paths will now diverge, we remain one in Christ – held in the same love that binds the whole church together across time and space.
Though we part sadly and yet with joy for what we were able to achieve during the past 13 years, I would like to say thanks to each and every member of this congregation, past and present Elders/Church Council members, musicians and supporters. Probably I will miss some so please forgive me. We have achieved a lot with God’s help. Some thought this church will not survive more than a few years, as it is a “dying church”. But we are still here. Yes, you have a challenging time ahead, but God is with you, and His church never dies.
Thank you, Graham, for the message you brought today as well as your friendship for many years, as Presbytery Minister and companion on two trips to Armenia and Artsakh.
Thank you, Punam, for representing the Chairperson of the Sydney Central Coast Presbytery Rev. Keith Garner and conducting the closure.
Thanks, Martin, for your support in the last couple of years as the Presbytery Minister – Mission.
Thank you, William, my professor and friend, for coming today and sharing your heartfelt words with me and with us.
Thank you, Charissa, for your friendship over the years and your kind and encouraging words as well as offering the closing prayer.
Thanks to Acting President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the near East, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian for the congratulatory letter that he sent.
Thanks to both the Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of America Mr. Serge Buchakjian and Mr. Harout Nercessian the AMAA Representative in Canada and the Global Field Director of AMAA for their congratulatory letters and prayers.
Thank you, Gaby, my dear brother in Christ and friend. I cherish your friendship and support over the years as we worked together on different levels, but most of all for the quality times we spent together. After all we understand each other well, being from the same place, a war-torn country Lebanon and speaking the same language Arabic and Armenian.
Naturally there are many more people who supported me on the journey, back in Syria and Lebanon and here in Australia. Thank you all.
I would like also to thank all who have participated in the service. Thanks to the Church Council Chairperson Penny and Secretary Chris, the reader Ian, musicians, Mark, Zela Margossian (my niece) Quintet, Adam, Alex and Stuart. Thank you, Natelie, for presenting Armenian sacred music and all who worked hard for the preparation of the service and the refreshments.
Thanks for all who came today, especially the members of the Armenian community and the representatives of Armenian Organizations.
Thanks to my extended family members who are here today and to my sisters, Alice Margossian and Louisa Janbazian, who came all the way from Glendale USA and our dear friend Pauline Karjian from Philadelphia.
Special thanks to my daughter Lori, son Varak, Regina and our twin grandkids, Mieka and Luca, who are precious gifts from God and our utmost joy. I should confess that I would not have been able to achieve what I have achieved without them. They are my life and inspiration.
Special thanks to my critic, soulmate and rock my lovely wife Datevig for her love and continuous support for the last 40 years, walking beside me as a minister’s wife, sometimes even not acknowledged. You have done so much on this challenging journey with me and for me. I love you and say thanks for your support, encouragement and all you have done for many years. I look forward to spending more quality time with you in my retirement and promise that I will not always stay home but will find something to do and continue my ministry in a different way.
My utmost thanks and gratitude go to God, our Heavenly Father who provides all our needs, the Son who saves us and gives us hope and to the Spirit who gives us the power and strength we need to persevere in our mission.
Thank you all and God bless.
Rev. Dr. Krikor Youmshajekian
THANK YOU FROM THE HEART!
I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who joined me for my Service of Closure and Retirement from full-time ministry held last Sunday 25 May 2025 at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Longueville, where my placement officially ends on 31 May 2025. Your presence, your kind words, and your support made it a truly meaningful and memorable occasion.
To those who took part in the Service, preaching, sharing words, presiding on the service, musicians, church Council and Elders and congregation, family and friends.
To those who sent congratulations and well wishes from near and far—thank you for your thoughtful messages. Each one has touched me deeply and reminded me of the many wonderful relationships and shared journeys over the years.
As I step into this new season of rest and reflection and a new chapter of ministry for witness and service supporting the mission of Jesus Christ. I carry with me immense gratitude for the privilege of serving in ministry and for the love and encouragement I’ve received from all of you.
May grace and peace be with you always. With love and thanks
Rev. Dr. Krikor Youmshajekian
NOTES RECEIVED
Dear Chris,
The Service of Closure and Retirement for Rev. Dr. Krikor Youmshajekian was a fine tribute. What an amazing life. The spoken tributes were beautiful, as were the musical performances. I apologise that I had to duck out just before the closure of the service, but I had to get to the first birthday celebration of one of our grandchildren.
Please pass on my thanks to Krikor for his fine contribution to the community of Lane Cove and to the wider community, here and overseas. And best wishes for a retirement that, hopefully, will allow him to balance time with his extended family with the humanitarian pursuits that have characterised his life to date. And thank you also to all involved in organising the event yesterday.
Best wishes
Merri Southwood
Mayor – Lane Cove Council
Good afternoon Krikor.
So often as I look at the Synod website, I see names of people that I do not know, and of events and experiences which are reflective of the mission and ministry of the Uniting Church in the 21st century. I rejoice in the initiatives and creativity that are frequently in the background of those stories.
And then occasionally I see a reference to a person or a ministry whom I have known and with whom I have walked a journey in years past.
That was my experience today as I read this week’s Synod News Spotlight and read the reference to your ministry and the reward and appreciation extended to you and your wife, Datevig. There were several rich memories which came to mind.
Let me add my congratulations to those expressed by others and convey the hope that you are both well and in good health. As you reach the formality of retirement, I confidently pray that you will both continue to experience the joys of ministry, perhaps without some of the pressures that may have been with you in the past, but still with enjoyment and fulfilment.
Grace and peace be with you.
Rev. Norman McDonald
NSW and ACT Synod General Secretary 1990’s
CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT
I really cannot believe that this is the last newsletter with Krikor’s expertise in the layout. That’s what I wrote last month but this edition has again been edited by Krikor. The next edition will almost certainly look different!
At an interim congregation meeting on Sunday 23 March there was unanimous agreement that Church Council and Elders endeavour to engage a variety of retired ordained ministers and lay preachers to take services from June to December 2025. We have approached several people and await their response. We plan to meet with Presbytery Minister Rev. Martin Levine in September to review our progress.
In the meantime, Church Council can report that we will continue to care for our buildings, which are the property of the Uniting Church. Our treasurer Wendy will continue to respond to requests for hall rental and make sure invoices are paid to those who provide services for us. The Manse is occupied but is constantly needing repairs. The AEC rented our Hall for the elections on May 3, which unfortunately coincided with our trip to Wagga. An amazing team of those still in Sydney (including Dee, Lina, Dianna, Ivy, Robyn and Nicky) managed to hold our traditional stall and raised $1,369! The pipe organ has had major maintenance; the windows have been cleaned and cobwebs removed. Pizza and movie nights will continue and there will be a Spring fashion parade.
As you know, Krikor has cared for us in many practical ways – such as putting on the air conditioning well ahead of our arrival, vacuuming carpets, moving chairs and tables, showing videos, arranging tradies for repairs. It will now be up to all of us to do these tasks. I know we are capable of filling the voids.
Penny Goodley
SAYING GOODBYE TO KRIKOR
The congregation’s gift to Krikor was an inscription on the Welcome Wall, the National Monument to Migration, at Darling Harbour. On Saturday May 10, one of our rare sunny days, we gathered at the Maritime Museum to attend the official unveiling of hundreds of names of migrants to Australia from many countries, including Lebanon, where Krikor was born. Thanks to Rev. Gaby who made sure Krikor and Dee were at the right place at the right time to have their surprise, thanks to Lina who provided biographical information. Krikor and Dee’s names appear at the end of the list on panel 95. After a visit to the migration section of the Maritime Museum we proceeded to The Little Snail restaurant for a celebratory lunch.
Church members wrote messages on a farewell card “Happy Retirement, the world is your oyster”. Comments included: commitment, faithful service, love and care, unbounded inspiration, a life of being for others, optimist, Krikor and Dee are a wonderful, caring team.
KRIKOR’S CLOSING SERVICE
This was held at 11:30 am on Sunday May 25 followed by a finger food lunch. So that we have a permanent reminder of the congregation’s tributes, below are Chris Butters’ remarks during the service, followed by contributions from Ruth, Virginia and Ian.
Chris (Church Council Secretary): Krikor’s Retirement from St. Andrew’s Longueville
How fortunate have we been at St. Andrew’s to have Krikor as our Minister for the past 14 years! We were initially offered a ‘resource minister’ and fought hard for a full-time minister. We are so grateful for Krikor’s passionate and dedicated leadership for and with us. His deep Christian faith and his Christian lifestyle encompass all he does. He leads by example and his leadership has led to a united and committed congregation. He has consistently reassured us that all things are possible with prayer and God’s help, encouraging us that whenever 2 or 3 are gathered in his name, God is present.
Krikor’s sermons are well researched, informative, thought provoking and relative to our daily lives. They are delivered with conviction, often include some humour and always leave us with questions to ponder. Over the years we have managed to get him to shorten his sermons – just slightly! Krikor’s weekly pastoral letters and Orders of Service that commenced during Covid and still continue, were a vital and essential link with all members of our congregation during the pandemic….they still are for those unable to attend church physically.
Krikor has not wasted a moment of time with us. He has excellent management and organisational skills. He is enthusiastic, practical and consultative. Once decisions are made, Krikor ensures they are followed through. With these skills he has smoothly updated our church and halls into the 21st Century.
Krikor has certainly broadened our outlook from mission locally to include mission with a global focus. We continued our long-ongoing support of the Bill Crews’ Foundation and Frontier Services and more recently the many national disasters. As a Congregation we have been generous in our support of Armenia and the many challenges there. Then, during his annual leave Krikor would personally deliver these funds to Armenia.
We have tried several new programs over the past 14 years – some successful, others not. Strangely the successful ones are always linked with meals! We’ve had sumptuous Mother’s and Father’s Day lunches and other celebratory lunches. St. Andrew’s Day is a big day each year with the hall resplendent in the blue and white saltire, bagpiping, musicians and haggis with neaps & tatties …often followed by an Armenian second course…. Krikor is the only Armenian we know who loves haggis.
Our most successful community outreach has been our Pizza + Movie nights. We average 30 attendees and are about to show our 126th movie.
While with us, Krikor completed, by distance education his Doctorate on the Apostle Paul from Charles Sturt University.
Only 2 weeks ago we photographed Krikor in Wagga at the impressive entrance to Charles Sturt University…. where he had never set foot!
Krikor has regularly thanked us for allowing him time to devote to the Armenian Missionary Association of Australia, which he founded in 2001 and has been its President and CEO ever since. His leadership has significantly contributed to the Armenian community and its mission in Armenia. While Krikor was Chairman of Sydney North Presbytery he prepared a proposal seeking the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the UC of Australia. At the Assembly meeting in Perth in 2015, the resolution was passed unanimously. The NSW State Government has also acknowledged the Armenian Genocide of 1915 – thanks to the efforts of Krikor and others.
Krikor introduced us all to Armenia, over 60 of us, including many ministers here today have been fortunate to travel to Armenia and enjoy a personalised unique trip of a lifetime. A truly unforgettable experience because of Krikor’s first-hand knowledge and access to so many special places. Unfortunately, Covid put a stop to the 4th tour – and unlike most other travel companies and airlines when Covid stopped travel, all our travel costs were fully refunded! ..… Many of us are still hoping there may be one more trip!
After 3 trips to Armenia, we decided it was time to introduce Krikor to NSW! Our first trip was a week in Broken Hill, followed by Narrabri, then the Shoalhaven area, and earlier this month Wagga Wagga. Krikor was always the driver of the minibus we rented. In each town Krikor offered to preach at the local UC’s Sunday Service. The churches were always very appreciative and with true country hospitality offered us lunch afterwards. We hope these trips too will continue!
Krikor has produced several church booklets during his time with us – all with beautiful glossy photos, taken by one of our elders, Ned Cholakyan. The first was our Church Directory of members, then a Booklet on all our beautiful windows, then a History of St Andrews and then a special history booklet celebrating the 100 years since the laying of the Foundation Stone of this church building in 1923… There is also a handy booklet on Planning your Funeral!
During Krikor’s time with us we installed our first solar panels in 2014 and replaced these with 50 much improved panels in 2002, with the help of a grant from LC Council. We have a native beehive in our church garden, which has already been subdivided and shared with local schools. We installed a native garden for the bees and last year we celebrated Krikor’s 40 years of ministry with the planting of an olive tree outside.
Krikor was very involved in the production of 3 films, telling of the worldwide humanitarian movements to help the suffering Armenians in the early 1920s– the first film recalled the European missionaries “Map of Salvation”, the second the American Missionaries “The American Good Samaritans” and the third the Australian and NZ missionaries “The Golden Chain of Mercy”. In Australia, it was the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches who raised funds and sent support, and there were ANZACs who witnessed and physically went and assisted the victims. The Australian support story is virtually unknown by today’s Australians, and this documentary is well worth viewing. Some of our congregation even play a small role!
Krikor’s connections with tradesmen and repairmen are legendary. Whenever something has to be done, he knows a contact – be it a plumber, painter, picture framer, piano tuner, tiler…or even a good pizza! This means that we in the congregation all have a ready supply of contacts! These contacts reveal the close ties of the Armenian diaspora and their generosity.
Through Krikor we have forged a strong link with Bankstown UC and Rev. Gaby. We have attended special Sunday Services at Bankstown and have had the privilege of Gaby and his lay preachers coming here.
An added bonus has been Gaby taking our congregation on bus trips to scenic spots around Sydney.
Krikor is a devoted family man. He could not have achieved all he has without the strong support of Datevig. He is very proud of his children Varak and Lori, daughter-in-law Regina, and their achievements… and he is especially doting of his twin grandchildren Mieka and Luca.
Last Sunday in his sermon on a “Faithful and Loving Church”, Krikor told us: “This moment is filled with mixed emotions – love, gratitude, sadness, hope. Serving among you has been a privilege and joy. We have laughed and cried, prayed and worshipped, served and struggled, hoped and persevered together. In all this, I have seen the love of Christ in you and the living presence of God in this community.”
Krikor has cultivated a healthy culture within St. Andrew’s. He has led by example. He knows each one of us well. He has made each of us feel valued as individuals and has encouraged us to use our skills. As a result, we are an active, happy and united congregation. We THANK him for his passionate dedication to St. Andrew’s and his flock. He will be greatly missed, but we know he won’t be far away.
Ruth (elder): Tribute to Krikor
14 years ago, Krikor came to us together with his many special blessings and talents.
Not only has he surrounded each one of us with loving care and kindness, but his generosity knows no bounds.
His management and technical skills have enabled us to improve and maintain our property well and he always knows someone who can fix things and at the best price.
As our Good Shepherd he has led our worship services and church programs with loving care —– and his sermons are truly inspiring.
His audio-visual skills in the church and hall have delivered wonderful treats on the screen during services —- and also at our popular movie nights.
We also thank Dee for her contribution to our special celebrations and programs and along with Krikor has given us the opportunity to enjoy Armenian food.
We will greatly miss Krikor, but we are happy that now he has the opportunity to fold some of his wings and spread some new ones, enabling him to spend more time with his family and friends and especially the grandkids, along with his valuable work with the AMAA.
We praise God for the commitment and special gifts he has given us and pray for good health and many blessings in his future endeavours.
He has taken care to assure us that he will remember us and come to visit us from time to time.
Krikor, we thank you for your service and dedication to our congregation.
Virginia’s Gift:
At their Farewell about 1979 Max and Judy Ramsay were presented with this painting. A work by Jenny Macnaughton who attended Hunters Hill High School and now resides in Mudgee.
It was hoped it would be a loving reminder of their many happy years at Longueville. They returned to Market Mornings and Special Services to renew old friendships at St. Andrew’s.
Max died about 12 years ago and Judy moved into Care. The painting went with her. I kept in touch over the years and last December their daughter Christine phoned to say Judy had died.
I explained I was having chemo and could not attend the funeral.
Early this year she phoned and brought over the painting saying she wanted it to go to me because of my long association with Max and Judy and St. Andrew’s Longueville.
We already knew the date of Krikor’s Retirement and as I had been told I had not long to live I knew who would next own the painting.
Because it was about 50+ years old and there were several rust spots on the mount I asked Fayez Mousa Oghli (picture framer) if he could re-mount it. Which he did. Thank you, Fayez.
I hope Krikor and Dee will hang it and look at it and remember fondly their twelve years at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Longueville.
Ian’s Poem:
ODE TO KRIKOR
As we gather here together there’s a lot we’d like to say
For Krikor’s Placement finishes on the 31st of May
He’s kept St Andrew’s flame alight, allaying all our fears
And we thank him for his stewardship across those fourteen years.
On looking back to Krikor’s birth – those days now long since gone
The year was nineteen fifty eight in Beirut, Lebanon
He grew in strength, he heard the call, the future he could see
Enrolling at the Near East School which taught theology.
With graduation then complete his ministry began
At Ekiz Olouk’s Armenian Church he became the Clergyman
While Krikor’s always in control of the direction that he’s heading
On October five,1985, he and Datevig held their wedding.
Now it can’t be a coincidence, that’s what we’d like to say
But we understand October five is also Dee’s birthday
It may be economical so it seems to you and me
But should he overlook this date – it’s double jeopardy!
As married life rolled sweetly on they felt the time had come
And before too long Varak arrived – Dee and Krikor had a son
With the family tree now numbering three they gathered their regalia
And ventured right across the world to settle in Australia.
Now Krikor’s Sydney placement was in nineteen ninety three
At the Armenian Evangelical Church in downtown Willoughby
He rebuilt the Church facilities and was undertaking more
Then in ninety six Lori arrived and the family numbered four.
His ministry and leadership were very wisely spent
He built the AM double A and remains its president
At Charles Sturt University he pursued theology
Earning him a Doctorate from this prized academy.
His final placement was announced in the year 2011
At St Andrew’s Church in Longueville a placement made in heaven
Where his dedicated leadership has clearly benefitted
The congregation who remain united and committed.
Now some of us are wondering at the possibility
That Krikor’s family background includes Scottish ancestry
For we know that he loves haggis and neaps and tatties too
But he doesn’t wear a tartan kilt – so we think that it’s not true.
Krikor’s courage and his values expose those who seek to hide
All reference in our history books to the Armenian Genocide
For as Edmund Burke reminded us – if history is deleted
“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it”.
Now all the work that Krikor does – is accompanied with a smile
The technology that he’s installed – he goes the extra mile
It’s not possible to put in words his care and his outreach
But he fulfills the adage – you should practise what you preach.
He’s taken us on touring trips both here and overseas
Three to his Armenia where he guided us with ease
Then locally in NSW, Narrabri and Broken Hill
And also the Shoalhaven and Wagga filled the bill.
There’s so much more that Krikor’s done, much more we’d like to say
But if we listed half his deeds it would really take all day
So to Dee and Krikor feel the love of St Andrew’s congregation
As well as those who’ve all been blessed by your lifelong dedication.
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to Joan and Patrick who were in Brisbane on May 25, celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. This visit is a gift from their children.
Rick Johnson has invited us to join Lane Cove Uniting Church at 9:30 am on Sunday June 22 to celebrate the anniversary of the Uniting Church. The service will be followed by a special morning tea.
TIME 4 U, Wednesdays at 10:00 am
After 15 years a decision has been taken to discontinue Time4U.
LANE COVE MUSIC – CELEBRATING 80 YEARS
Lane Cove Music’s next 2 concerts celebrating their 80th Anniversary year @ LCM Anglican Church, 19 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove are:
Acacia Quartet –
Consisting of Lisa Stewart (V1), Doreen Cumming (V2), Stefan Duwe (Viola) and Anna Martin-Scrase (Cello) present a program of string quartets, featuring three of their favourite Australian composers, Alice Chance, Elena Kats-Chernin and Lyle Chan with two of their favourite classical composers, Joseph Haydn and Antonin Dvorak. A wonderful collection of melodies and tunes. 7:30 pm Tuesday 17 June.
Featuring Jocelyn Fazzone (Flute), Teléna Routh (Oboe), Carol Coomber (Clarinet), Jennifer Yeh (Bassoon), Graham Nichols (French Horn) will present a program of beautiful repertoire including dance inspired works by Beethoven, De Falla, Khachaturian and Chabrier. Come along and hear some well-known favorites and other gems. 7:30 pm Tuesday 12 August.
Membership bookings for the 2025 season are still open. $90 will buy you a membership ticket for the remaining 4 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
PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT – First Tuesday of the month – since Dec 2011!
6:30 pm 3 June – Witness for the Prosecution (1957) (116 mins)
An award-winning courtroom drama set in the Old Bailey and based on Agatha Christie’s mystery thriller, starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton.
6:30 pm 1 July 2025 – Fisherman’s Friends (2019) (112 mins)
British comedy/drama about Cornish fishermen, set in beautiful Port Isaac. A “feel good” film based on a true story. Starring Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, Dave Johns.
6:30 pm 5 August 2025 – The Way, My Way (2024) (98 mins)
Australian drama telling the story of one man’s journey doing the 800km Camino de Santiago ‘one step at a time’ starring Chris Hayward.
Come along and enjoy what is the best value dinner and movie combo in town!
Cost $15. Please bring your own drinks. Bookings essential: 9428 4287
EXODUS FOUNDATION
It has been our custom for many years to donate to Rev. Bill Crews Foundation twice a year – winter and summer. As Rev. Bill will be preaching at our church on Sunday August 17 we intend making a donation on that day. From July 6 to August 10, we invite you to place an envelope marked ‘Rev Bill’ in the offertory plate.
RECYCLING BLISTER PACKS
There has been an overwhelming response to the suggestion that we recycle blister packs from our little pink, blue and white pills. We are doing our bit for the planet.
Lane Cove Council Civic Centre is where the blister packs end up. Just beyond the reception desk you will find a small room which houses containers for all sorts of recycling including batteries, cosmetics, light globes, pens, mobile phones, toothbrushes, toner cartridges. The council offices are open weekdays so please take advantage of this free service.
STAMP NEWS
Please continue to save your used stamps. Amazingly, stamp sales for 2024 were $23,088. This money is then recycled into Outreach and Community Projects for congregations. The maximum per congregation is $1,000 and the money can be used for the purchase of equipment and consumables.
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.
GOING FORWARD
Let’s work in silence and let success be our noise
JUNE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
June 1, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Bob Minton
June 3, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “Witness for Prosecution”
June 8, Sun 9:30 am – Pentecost Service = Communion – Krikor
June 15, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Bob Minton
June 22, Sun 9:30 am – Worship with Lane Cove Uniting – UCA Anniversary
June 29, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – George Fattal
JULY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
July 1, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “Fisherman’s Friends”
July 6, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Communion
July 9, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
July 13, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
July 20, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
July 27, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
AUGUST DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Aug 3, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Communion
Aug 5, Tue 6:30 pm – Pizza/Movie “The Way, My Way”
Aug 10, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
Aug 13, Wed 10:00 am – Elders/Church Council Meeting
Aug 17, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service – Rev. Bill Crews
Aug 24, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
Aug 31, Sun 9:30 am – Sunday Service
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