News & Activities

 

 

 

 An Audio Loop
is installed
in the church
for people
with a 'T switch'
on their
hearing aids

 

Updated 15 November 2024

from our Church Diary

 

November 2024

  Sun 3

10.00 am

Worship Service
    Communion / Coin-A-Day / Food Basket

Mission Table—during cuppa time

  Wed 6 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 7 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
  Sat 9 10.00 am Garden Group details at right
  Sun 10

10.00 am

Worship Service

  Wed 13 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
    6.00 pm Women on Wednesdays details at right
  Thu 14 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
  Sat 16 10.00 am Coffee at Newmason see details at right
  Sun 17

10.00 am

Worship Service

Mission Table—during cuppa time

  Wed 20 2.00 pm Church Council
    3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 21 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
  Sat 23 10.00 am Garden Group details at right
  Sun 24

10.00 am

Worship Service

  Wed 27 3.30 pm Trains in The Shed
    4.00 pm Choir Practice
  Thu 28 9.30 am Craft Group
    9.30 am Play Group
 

December 2024

  Sun 1

10.00 am

Worship Service
    Communion / Coin-A-Day / Food Basket

Mission Table—during cuppa time

       

 

    OCTOBER 2024  - Link to CROSSLIGHT to download PDF or open Flipbook (Scroll down, right-hand side of page)

Published every two months - Next issue OCTOBER 2024

Pick up a copy from church, 
or view / read 'On-Line'

Using the flipbook On-Line. . .

1. Hover your mouse pointer over the Fullscreen icon at CENTRE of cover image; word "Fullscreen" will appear, then left click.

  Crosslight - Fullscreen icon

2. There is a Zoom in/out slider (bottom right of screen) - you can make print larger and easy to read.

3. Click arrow/s (mid-way down page edge) to 'turn' page

4. Hit your ESC key to return to Crosslight Home page.

 

Warragul Uniting Church
Choir Practice

Every Wednesday @ 4.00pm

New members very welcome

 

     INFO. about our Groups  

 

EVERY THURSDAY, during school terms

Please let anyone you know who may be needing a chance to bring their little ones, or grandparents who mind their toddlers and pre kinder children, to our play group. 

The children have the opportunity to play and develop socially, which stimulates their physical and mental wellbeing.

 

  Garden Group 

Maintenance and new plantings

2nd & 4th Saturdays,
10am-Noon

Others garden at times available to them

 

All women welcome
Bookings essential

An Evening meal
and fellowship
with a very friendly group of women

at The Downtowner 55 Victoria St Warragul

2nd Wednesday each month 6.00pm 

 

SPREAD THE WORD

the Train is in

And you can catch it

Every Wednesday @ 3.30pm

IN THE TRAIN SHED

Enjoy the friendship, fellowship, laughter, and the interesting business of
Model Railways.  ALL MEN WELCOME

Check out these TRAIN SHED photos

 

Coffee at Newmason

3rd Saturday each month, 10am

Newmason, 25 Mason St, Warragul

 

Warragul Uniting Church
Craft Group
meeting in the Chapel

Every Thursday @ 9.30am

 

Monthly Games Afternoon

Wednesday 27 November, 2.30pm

Please Note: No October games

Don't be bored—enjoy a board game or two

Gold coin donation—nibbles, tea & coffee avaiable

No need to RSVP
ALL WELCOME

 


 

 NEW DOORS for CHILDREN’S WARD at VANUATU HOSPITAL   

 

Warragul Rotary and Warragul Uniting church partnered to pay for cyclone resistant exterior doors to be fitted at the Port Vila hospital, children’s ward.

This allows children to access the outdoors more easily thereby benefiting from sunshine, play and family time.

The concreted area beyond the doors is now enclosed to create a safe space
for children and families.

 

 Games Afternoon - at 2.30pm on 27 Nov. 2024    

 

 JOIN US for a GAMES and CARDS Afternoon     We gather for a fun time to share in laughter and to keep our minds active, with a choice of various games.

Wednesday Nov 27 LAST for 2024, with a Christmas afternoon tea.

 

 

Mission Table   

 

"Mission Table

1st & 3rd Sundays During 'cuppa time' 

Baking, produce, craft, plants

Thank you for your generous and continued support of the Mission Table. Money raised goes to the work of our church.

         

 

 

 SUCCESSFUL CAR BOOT SALE was held 12 October    

Vendors and shoppers filled the south
carpark on this sunny Spring day !

Thank you all so much for your help in making our first fundraiser for some time, a resounding success.

We had enough bookings to fill the south car-park. The BBQ was going from 8.30am and the Kiki 77 coffee van was ready with hot, fresh coffee and cold drinks from 8.00am. Our church also ran cake and plants stalls.

People came for a browse; enjoyed a coffee and picked up bargains . . .

Our church raised $1,077 towards outreach programs, and St Andrew's Kinder raised $400.

'Parking attendants' directed the traffic 

Kiki 77coffee van


 

 

 Solar Project - "Panels up and Running"   

 

The 60 solar panels, and a 15 Kilowatt inverter have been installed

The system is now fully functioning, and generating up to 22 Kilowatt Hours per day

Commencing work, 22 March 2024

Using Scissor Lift

Installing Safety Rails

  


   Baw Baw Food Relief   

 

https://www.bawbawfoodrelief.org/

Baw Baw Foodbank Relief need more volunteers for all 3 areas of its operation.

If you could spare 2-3 hours a week to assist them in some way please ring 5622 3891

Pay it Forward — Donations of $10 will go towards giving a family a trolley load of food and other necessities of life.

Please pick up an envelope at the food donations baskets in our church foyer.

Thank you on behalf of Food Relief


 

     Some Details of Activities     

 

  Trains in the Shed  

Meets each Wednesday 3.30pm at our church in the Warragul Train Shed.
Participants enjoy each other's company as they talk and work on the extensive Model Railway.
Further information available from the Church Office - (details Home Page).

Dedication of Model Railway

On 7 April 2013, the Church was pleased to welcome June's family to “The Big Shed” to support her as she unveiled a plaque on the model railway, gifted to the Church after the passing of June's husband Don.

The “Trains in The Shed” now provides much interest, fellowship and fun for many.

Creative skills continue to be employed as work on the model railway progresses.

See the Photo Album for Warragul Train Shed PHOTOS and more!

 

  Craft Group  

 

The Craft Group meets weekly on Thursdays at 9.30am to 12 noon (except in January School Holidays).

We enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of the Chapel.

Especially for ladies who enjoy working on and helping each other in a variety of handcrafts.  

This group welcomes people both in the church and wider community.

 

  Other groups and activities include:-   

  • Banner Making Group - meets occasionally as required; 

  • Catering Committee - for funerals and other occasions; 

  • Care Group - practical assistance as required; 

  • Pray for your Church - 8.00am on Wednesdays, wherever you are; 

  • Know Your Bible groups operate within our congregation;

For information from the Church Office - see contact details (left) of Home Page.

Church Choir - special occasion

 

  St Andrew's Uniting Kindergarten Warragul  

St Andrews Uniting Kindergarten cares for, nurtures and educates preschoolers in their lead up to school.  Address:- 210 Sutton Street Warragul, Phone:- 5623 2425 

Kindergarten ENTRY from the carpark, at the east end of Warragul Uniting Church building.  

Website: https://earlylearning.unitingvictas.org.au/kindergarten/warragul-st-andrews-uniting-kindergarten

For more information or if you’d like to arrange a visit, call us on 1800 183 103.

 


 

  Other Groups that meet in our Building  

Alcoholics Anonymous Australia (AA) - Mondays at 8.00pm.   www.aa.org.au

 

Baw Baw Region Arthritis Support Group - meets for exercise classes, a cuppa and a chat each Wednesday, 12noon to 2.30pm.  If you are interested or would like to know more, contact: Madeleine 0410 353 339 or Barbara 5625 4585

 

Tai Chi - on Tuesdays at 1pm