Church News
All Welcome – Worship Services At St Paul
Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday morning for worship. For a trial period of six months, there will be one combined service held at 9.30 on the first Sunday of the Month, with a blended style of worship. This means that this Sunday, 4th December, there will be one service at 9.30am.
Advent Calendar
It is time to start your Advent calendar tomorrow, with it being 1st December. If you’re looking for different ideas, you can make a paper advent calendar, part of which you can colour in each day in the countdown to Christmas. The link below is to the template to make a paper candle calendar.
https://www.sunhatsandwellieboots.com/2021/11/paper-advent-candle-to-make-colour.html
If you’re looking for a craft activity to keep your children busy for a little while, you can use the template at the following link to colour in and create your own Nativity Scene.
Playgroup @ St Paul
Playgroup @St Paul is on each Tuesday during Term time in the Hall, from 9-10.30, but we welcome people in anytime from 8.30 onwards while we set up. Join us for a coffee, playtime, story time and songs from
9-10.30 each week during school terms. Cost is $2 per family.
This week was the popular Dr Seuss book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’. We painted paper eggs green with our fingers and played with a green slime made from marshmallows.
There are currently a few vacancies at Playgroup, so now is a good time to come and give it a try.
For more details contact Kylie Koelman in the Church Office on 8262 4690 or email at
SPY
St Paul Youth is run on the first and third Fridays of the month during school terms and is open to students in School years 6-8. The final date for SPY in 2022 is this Friday 2nd December, in the Church Hall from 7.00-9.00pm. Cost is only $2 per person. Join Renate and Tom for some fun and games, Bible discussion and supper.
Please contact the Church office on 8262 4690 or email office@stpaul-church.org.au
Growing Faith At Home
This resource is developed by the Lutheran Church of Australia and is intended to be a guide in sharing faith activities with members of your family.
Here are some small ways you could introduce faith discussions in your home and day-to-day life.
Mealtime Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for all you have prepared for us to share and eat and enjoy. Help us to prepare the way for you. Amen.
Bless:
(Child’s name) may God give you great joy and peace as you trust in him. Amen.
Lutheran Care
Did you know that Lutheran Care maintain a food pantry to help families in need? This program is called Loaves and Fishes and they require new food donations each month. For the month of December they are looking for donations to boost their Christmas supplies including: Chocolates, Nuts, Crackers, Chips/Pretzels, Lollies and Mince Pies. Donations are collected through the church office or can be donated directly to Lutheran Care, 309 Prospect Road.
Submitted by Kylie Koelman