In this email you will find updates from Terrigal Uniting Church, including our minister's message for the week, news about our community and information about worship. If you have something to include in our weekly news, please email admin@terrigalunitingchurch.com.
For further updates from our church community, click below to read our monthly Connect:
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During this time of not being able to meet face to face there have been some concerns that I have had along the way.
As the church, the building is not who we are, for we are a community of people who worship together and who build one another up in faith and love. One of my concerns was how we do this when we do not gather together for worship.
I have been delighted to hear stories of how people in our church are caring for one another, calling each other up, inviting friends over to watch and participate in worship together on a Sunday morning. Apparently one person said that they were feeling more connected to the church because of the phone calls and support they have received.
I hope and pray that no one is falling through the gaps. Our pastoral care team is working hard to try and make sure that all who are connected to our church are being supported and connected into the life of our community. If you know of anyone who needs a contact from the church because they are struggling or feeling left out, please let us know.
Over the coming months, as we work out how we can come back together for worship, small groups and other ministries, our care for one another is going to be more important than ever. Some people will want to return to gathering together faster than others. Those who are more cautious, because they may be more vulnerable to this disease due to age or health, will need to be cared for until they are ready to return to groups. Some people will be affected by the recession that this COVID-19 has created, and there may be a need to use our church's benevolent fund to support those in financial hardship from the effects of the recession.
As a part of being a community, we may need to help people practically as well as spiritually. Our benevolent fund is supported by occasional donations from people in our congregation and it is used to assist people in moments of financial hardship.
Our church is meant to be a community worshiping together, building one another up in love and faith. We need to all work together to achieve this goal, whether we are meeting together in our building like I hope will happen soon, or whether we are meeting like we are now, scattered across our homes.
Blessings,
Richard
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Join us in worship and community
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Last week's service - Sunday 14th June
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Sunday 28th June
The Book of Job - Week 4
Job 31:35-37; 38:1-27
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Sunday 5th July
The Book of Job - Week 5
Job 42:1-17
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Prayer points for the week ahead
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Please be praying for:
- Community groups that utilise the church buildings
- Richard & staff at TUC
- The team putting together the service each week
- Families currently experiencing grief
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Do you have any prayer points that you would like us to add to our prayer boards? Send an email to prayer@terrigalunitingchurch.com and we will pray for this in the service. Please note, no names or confidential situations will be mentioned.
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There's so much to enjoy in this week's episode of KidsLife, with a visit to the local bakery, bread-baking with Kiesha, story painting with Steve and loads more!
It's been great hearing the feedback from all ages who are really enjoying this program - if you haven't had a chance to watch it yet, why not give it a go this week!
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For more information about KidsLife and other things happening for children, youth and families, contact craigandemma@terrigalunitingchurch.com
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Thank you for continuing your generous offerings during this time.
If you would like to give a tithe or offering to the church, you can do this online.
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We are here to support you during this time.
You can get in touch with us the following ways:
Phone: 0408 427 880
Connect with us online:
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