Shortbread and Christmas cards for Stewart Lodge
Once more we were able to share some love with the people of Stewart Lodge through our baking and card writing.  A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.
We were able to give each resident a bag of shortbread and a handwritten card, as well as some extra shortbread for the staff and to put on their Christmas table.
Stella and Vivian (the proprietors of Stewart Lodge) were delighted, and told us  it is something that residents really look forward to every year. They emailed their thanks: Thank you very much for the shortbread and thoughtful Gluten Free ones as well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your church family.

Preachers in January

  • 7/1 – Rev Jenny Hayes, retired minister
  • 14/1 – Peter Blair, Olive Way pastor
  • 21/1 – Daniel Broadstock, member of the congregation
  • 28/1 – Rev Cath James

Joint Nominating Committee Update
We have not received any names from the Placements Committee , and have not had an update as yet from their December meeting.  In response to our invitation for the congregation to join the JNC and Placements Committee in this discernment process and put forward names, we received seven suggestions.  These were forwarded to Bruce Missen (from Presbytery). He has discussed these with Presbytery and some enquiries are being made as to whether any of these people would be available, or able, to have a conversation with us.

Ministry Team updates

  • Peter Blair, Olive Way Pastor, is currently on leave and will return on 16th January.  The Olive Way will reopen on 23rd January.
  • Cath James, Minister of the Word-CYYA, will be on leave from Christmas Day to 15th January.
  • For any pastoral care needs during this time please contact Gwen Rogers, ‭0400 616 025‬, or Gwen Arnold, ‭0413 047 938 from the Pastoral Care Compassion Team‬.

Christmas Messages

The first update in 2024 will be on 24th January.

Nothing this week

Nothing this week