Church News 

ALL WELCOME – WORSHIP AT ST PAUL

Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday morning for worship. Worship times are 8:30am for a Traditional Service and 10:00am for a more Contemporary service with Godly Play on offer for primary school aged children. Tea and Coffee and a time of gathering is held most weeks after both worship services. On the first Sunday of the month, we join together in one service, with a blended style of worship. 

BIBLE GIFTING

On Sunday at the 10:00am service, it was great to see some Reception children and their families attend to receive a Bible gifted to them from the St Paul church community.  For those who were children who were unable to attend on Sunday, Bibles will be gifted to them in Chapel. 

PLAYGROUP @ ST PAUL 

Playgroup @ St Paul is on each Tuesday during term time in the Hall for children aged 0-5 and a parent/caregiver.  Playgroup runs from 9:00-10:30am, but we welcome people anytime from 8:30am onwards to help set up. Join us for a coffee, playtime, story time and songs from 9:00-10:30am each week during school terms. Cost is $2 per family.  

This week, we made ‘flying’ kookaburras at the craft table and played with the Australian animals hiding in the moon sand in the sensory play space.

Next week, we will be looking at Billabongs with the book ‘Splosh for the Billabong’ by Ros Moriarty.

For more information about anything playgroup related contact Kylie Koelman in the Church Office on 8262 4690 or email at office@stpaul-church.org.au

ST PAUL YOUTH (SPY)

St Paul Youth is for school years 6-8 and runs the first and the third Friday evening of the school term. The next date for SPY is Friday, 7 June at 7pm in the Church Hall.  Cost is $2 per family.  The SPY format is a time of fun and games, some devotional conversations and then a shared supper.  Feel free to come along and join with leaders Dan, Tom and Renate to see what SPY has to offer.  If you have any questions in the meantime, contact Dan Kitson on ypfministry@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 a few ways you could introduce faith discussions in your home and day-to-day life.

This week the Bible reading contains what is one of the most popular and recognised Bible verses, John 3:16.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) 

This verse summarises how much God loves every single one of us.  A love that is so great and beyond human comprehension, that he sent his only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross, so that one day we can live with him forever in Heaven. A place that is perfect; where every tear will be wiped away and there will be no more death or mourning, crying or pain.

Mealtime Prayer: 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, you heavenly hosts; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

Prayer: 

Spirit of God, please blow into our lives and make us new.  Amen.

Blessing: 

(Child’s name) May God lead you by his Spirit and help you to live as his child.  Amen.

PASTY BAKES

Pasties are back for Winter 2024! The first bake is This Thursday 23 May.  Pasties are $15 for a half dozen.  Put your order through to Renate on 0405 433 030 or contact Kylie in the Church Office on 8262 4690 or office@stpaul-church.org.au to arrange payments and pick up. Funds raised go towards the work of St Paul Lutheran Church.