Coming Events
SHOPPING FOR BCO?
This week’s list: deodorant, Spreads (vegemite, jam, Nutella), cooking oil.
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND TAGS
These recycled cards, prepared by the late Margaret Ogilvy, are available for sale in the Fellowship Room. Proceeds will go to the Asylum Seekers.
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE – Tuesday 9 December
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Blue Christmas Remembrance Service this coming Tuesday at 7pm. This is a quiet, reflective service where there is space to remember. Any who wish, are invited to join with us for a simple supper afterwards.
BIN 3 COFFEE MORNING – Friday 12 December
All welcome to come to the Bin 3 Café from 10am for coffee and a chat.
There will be no Bin 3 Coffee mornings in January 2026, as Bin 3 staff are having a break. Our next coffee morning will be Friday 13 February at 10am.
CAROLS IN THE PARK 13 DECEMBER 6.30PM, LIVE-STREAMING
For those who may find it difficult to attend the park, Koonung Heights Church will be screening the live stream for enjoying together in comfort. To watch at home or share with others the link is http://www.carolsnorthbalwyn.org.au/
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS FOR ELGAR HOME
The Interim Church Council has given its approval to support Elgar Home again by gifting Christmas Hampers. All the residents had been very grateful for the hampers in past years and did look forward to receiving them. If you would like to contribute items for the hampers (for 7 women and 14 men) please place them in marked boxes in the Fellowship Room. These will be gratefully accepted until 7 December. Hampers will be packed on Tuesday 9 Dec in Watson Hall at 10:30am and taken to Elgar Home after our Worship Service on Sunday 14 December. Suggested items for Hampers: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shavers, shaving foam, deodorant, moisturiser, toothbrush, toothpaste. Notebook, pen, socks, hand cream, wrapped lollies & chocolates. If it is more convenient to give cash, we can use this to buy what is needed to fill the hampers.
CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC LUNCH – Sunday 14 December.
You are all invited to a Congregational Picnic on Sunday 14 December, from about 12 noon, in Greythorn Park, Melways Map 46 G4 (parking off Alpha Street). BYO food, drinks and chairs. For transport contact Rosella Flavell. If it is wet or very hot, we will picnic in the Fellowship Area at the church! We look forward to seeing you there!
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER
A lovely gathering of people meet for prayer meeting each Sunday morning in the hall for 15 minutes before each service from 9:40am. All are welcome. We will be praying for the church, the community and any other needs that may arise.
Regular Events
Sunday
Church service, 10 am weekly (Communion, first Sunday each month)
Monday
Tuesday
Social Justice Group, 3rd Tuesday every month from February at 10.30am
Wednesday
Prayer Group, 2 pm-3 pm. All welcome to come to a time of sharing and prayer
Day Fellowship Stamp Trimming, 10 am (First Wednesday each month)
Day Fellowship Meeting, 10 am (Third Wednesday each month)
Property Committee Working Bee, 9 am to noon (Second Wednesday each month)
Property Committee Meeting, 7.30 pm Fourth Wednesday each month)
Church Council Meeting, 7.30 pm. First Wednesday each month
Thursday
Choir Practice, 8 pm to 9.15 pm
Friday
Minister’s day off
Saturday
Balwyn Heights Bush Walkers: October to May (Second Saturday each month)
Coffee and Craft, monthly on the Fourth Saturday.