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COMMUNITY NEWS FOR TODAY & THE COMING WEEK

Beach Patrol 3030

Introducing Zia G

He says: “I believe all of these prophets of the world religions portray the image of God. Each in a special way represents the divine spirit. I see in WIFN that little by little, prejudice and misunderstanding are being reduced. Everybody needs each other. I pray in any place of worship. Here in WIFN we find harmony, and everyone respects each other.
Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet founder of the Bahá’í faith, teaches us the importance of respecting the unity of all faiths. One of the fundamental teachings of the Bahá’í Faith is the Oneness of Humanity. Bahá’u’lláh has revealed ‘The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens’.”
“I invite members of the Uniting Church to support Wyndham InterFaith Network and to participate in our monthly meetings and regular activities,” says Zia. (NT)

Richard Arnold and climate change

“Next I was at Broadmeadows Mission, chaplain to the Uniting agency, a challenging time of transition for the congregation.”
Richard retired from there. Expressing his passion for climate change and the environment, he is an active member of Brunswick UC congregation and Synod and Presbytery climate change working groups, aiming towards Net Zero Emissions by 2040. “Why?” I asked him.
“The church sees climate change has an impact on the most vulnerable people—South Pacific and Northern Australian communities are exposed to sea level rise and weather extremes,” says Richard. “Our church is good at proclaiming about the issues. Now we have to show by example that the UC is doing what we tell other people to do.”
A bird watcher, Richard is aware of endangered species. “If we don’t protect the biodiversity of all living species our ecosystems will collapse. Even in the medium term we need to act locally.”
“I encourage members of local congregations to contribute to the discussion about how we can reach Net Zero emissions by reducing output of greenhouse gases. Read the summary of Synod’s document, available from Chris Morris, and join our Presbytery zoom discussion on Saturday 29 April at 2–4 pm,” says Richard. (NT)

Boys’ Brigade

Boys’ Brigade – Tuesday night—7:00pm to 9:00pm at Altona Meadows UC, Central Ave, contact Scott W on 0409 793 993 or boysbrigadewyndham@gmail.com for details

Occasional Sunday Lunch Out (OSLO)

Next Sunday 23 April we will be going to the Yarraville Bowling Club, just off Francis St. Yarraville at 12md. There are senior meals and it is one of our favourite venues. Please contact Elaine or Lorna by Thursday 20 April for bookings.

Peace choir

Peace Choir project, sponsored by Wyndham Community and Education Centre, conductor Lesley N, Thursdays 12.30–2 pm, rehearsals commencing 20 April, for 6 weeks. Enquiries 0409218071. Free event! (NT)

Clearing up misunderstandings and wrong ideas

In this website you’ll find information to counter the misconceptions about the Voice: https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2023/02/27/1385518/voice-to-parliament-debunking-10-myths-and-misconceptions

Electronic newsletters

If you would like to receive newsletters by email, please send your email address to either:
office@crossroadsunitingchurch.org.au or reception@hoppers.victas.uca.org.au
Going paperless can reduce our church’s carbon footprint and help save our forests—and, ultimately, our planet

A message from Fa’ama

We have had a lovely time with our family, our daughter Grace and husband Ryan and baby Meisi. Meisi was born on 22nd March, Kansas City, Missouri. She was 8 pounds and 7 ounces and 22 inches long-yes, she is very long/tall.
We’re caring for Meisi and helping the parents as they recover. [Lol] I’ve been relearning how to change nappies, prepare bottles, carting the baby car seat and pram and not to forget feeding the baby when she awakes during the night!
Baby’s full name is Meise Elizabeth Logotaeaooletalalelei. Meisi is Taega’s mother’s name and Logotaeaooletalalelei is ‘preacher/deliver of the good news’ in Samoan.
I trust that our church community is well. Please pass on our good wishes to all. We look forward to catching up with everyone on our return.

Worship services

• 16 April: 9.30am Mr Doug M
• 23 April: 9.30am Rev. Fa’amata’u Leota

What’s On This Week

• Wednesday: 9.30am Crossroads Property C’tee;
• Thursday: 9.30am Gardening Group
• Friday: 1pm Sew ‘n’ Sow

Bible Readings –16 April & 23 April

• 16 April: Acts 2:14a, 22–32; I Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31; Psalm 16.
• 23 April: Acts 2:14a, 36–41; Luke 24:13–35; Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19.

Rosters for 16 April & (23 April)

• Greetings:  Margaret D (?)
• AV: Christian R-K (Jacob L)
• Morning Tea: Nancy McE & Liz B (Mary D & Julie R)
• Flowers: Bev C (Margaret F)
• Music:  Tracey S & Elliott S (Asanka P)
• Prayers: Marie C HX (Lucian A)
• Reader: Marie C HX (Julie R)

Pastoral Care

Rev. Fa’amata’u Leota (0404 592 359)

Audrey Kateena & Annetia Goldsmith are on leave.