Worship Services

Sunday, 23 December, 2007
8:30am & 10:30am:  Dean Brookes
‘God is with us’
Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:10-16

6:30pm:  Caryn Rogers
‘Two Worlds Collide’
David: Blessed, Chosen … Human

Christmas Eve, 24 December, 2007
7pm & 9pm :  Kynan Brookes
‘Summer Road Presentation’

Christmas Day, 25 December, 2007
9am :  Kynan Brookes
‘Glory to God in the Highest Heaven’

Sunday, 30 December, 2007
8:30am & 10:30am:  Allan George
‘Leaving 2007, Trusting God 2008’
Matthew 2:13-23

No 6:30pm service
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Sunday, 6 January 2008
‘Eyes straight ahead: Growing wise’
Luke 2:25-40
8:30am & 10:30am:  Roger Brook
6:30pm:  Stuart Moerman

Gingerbread Workshop
The workshop hosted by our Floral Art Group in November was attended by many visitors to the church.  Although held as an outreach evening we are pleased to be able to make a donation to ‘Habitat for Humanity’ from the proceeds.
New members to our group would be most welcome.  Please leave your name and telephone number at the Welcome Centre, marked ‘Attention - Francy Crooks’.

Thank you
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the life and ministry at Hope Valley in 2007.  There have been many people who have carried out tasks silently and graciously.  May God bless you as you use your gifts and dedicate your time for the Lord’s work.

3Dnet Gathering

Friday 15 February 2008
Hallett Cove Uniting Church
18-20 Zwerner Drive, Hallett Cove

6:15pm for 6:30pm dinner
Cost:$5 per person (payable on the night)

Giving Envelopes for 2008 are now available in the Worship foyer and from
the Welcome Centre.

Leadership Breakfast 2008

Saturday 2 February
8.00am - 10:30am
at Hope Valley Uniting Church

An invitation letter from Kynan is in the pigeon holes.  If you are on a church roster or in leadership, please collect your invitation to the Breakfast from the Welcome Centre today.

RSVP by 25 January 2008

Gifts of Love
is our World Mission focus for Christmas.  Envelopes are available on the display. 
Many people give donations on behalf of a friend or relative and cards are available 
in the foyer.

Our December Mission offering will support Uniting Church International Mission projects. 

You might like to pool your resources as a group and buy a cow for a family in Timor but there are many inexpensive projects.

Opportunities for Service in 2008

Sausages and Salad

On Thursday evenings in February and March Sausages and Salad will be offered at the church.  We need people who are willing to help in one or more of the following ways: set up, cook BBQ, prepare salads, serve, clear away, welcome and talk to visitors and a couple to coordinate the help during March.  Please register your interest at the Welcome Centre if you are able to help in any of these ways, or speak with Judy Wait on 8264 7505.

Advance notice for Time Out
This is an exciting opportunity to welcome and befriend international students in our community.  It will be launched with a BBQ lunch on Saturday 15 March.  We are looking for young adults and families who would enjoy being involved in this ministry.  At the Launch we need volunteers to welcome, transport, help with catering, provide live music, design advertising posters or set up.  More details to follow or speak to Bec Harvey, Lyn Frimpong or Judy Wait.

Recent Births - Congratulations
Zoe Ella Koerber, born to Melanie and Stephen Koerber on Monday 3 December. Samuel John Watson, born to Talitha and Geoff Watson on Wednesday 12 December,
a little brother for Sarah and Elise.

Thank you
to our wonderful church family for the prayers, support love, gifts and cards we have received since the birth of Chelsea.
- Kynan, Rachel, Josiah and Isabelle

Reminder
Please bring your saved bread tags to the Welcome Centre anytime.  A wonderful amount of $6,000 was raised last year to support mental illness. 
Thank you, Helen Balchin