News sheet for Sunday, 6 June, 2021THIS WEEK IN OUR CONGREGATIONSSunday, 6 June

Portarlington9.00am Rev Temukisa, Communion,

Small Change and FoodbankDrysdale10.30am Rev Temukisa, Communion,

Loose Change and FoodbankSt Leonards5.00pm No Service

Wednesday, 9 June9.30am Drysdale mainly music

(if lockdown is not extended)

Thursday, 10 June10.30am Drysdale Coffee & Chat

Café Zoo(if lockdown is not extended)

Sunday, 13 June

Portarlington9.00am Rev Temukisa .

Drysdale10.30am Rev Temukisa and Wayne’s team

St Leonards Anglican led

LECTIONARY READINGS

6 June 1 Samuel 8: 4-11, 16-20 Pentecost 2 Psalm 138

2 Corinthians 4: 13- 5:1Mark 3: 20-35

13 June 1 Samuel 15: 34 -16:13Pentecost 3 Psalm 20

2 Corinthians 5: 6-10, 14-17Mark 4:26-34

Commentary by Bruce PrewerFor Jesus, and for those men and women who left all to follow him, loyalty to God was the first, unassailable priority.

Not the cultural customs of his community, not the assumed wisdom of the religious leaders, not the precious law of Moses as interpreted by the Pharisees, not even loyalty to family- mother, father, sister, brother, wife or husband.

Doing what God wants is always the first priority.

When those whom Jesus loved dearly, his widowed mother and his brothers and sisters, arrived to stop him doing his Gospel thing, he had to choose. Would it be his relationship with God or his relationship with them? He did not hesitate. Family must recede. God first, followed by the new family God was creating, the family of believers.

Prayer from Ministry Matters

Lord, we come this day, having seen the miracles of everyday creation in our world. We have enjoyed both the bright sunshine and the gentle rains. We have marvelled over the beauty of flowers and the complexity of your creation.

Make our hearts ready to receive your word for us, that we may go forth from this place ready to joyfully serve you all of our days. Amen.

ALL CONGREGATIONS

Uniting Vic.Tas

Victoria is once again in lockdown because of levels of COVID-19 in our community. It is on all of us to do what is needed to contain this outbreak and limit the time we spend in lockdown. Many of our services are considered essential and will continue to operate. This includes our early learning childcare centres and kindergartens, residential facilities, alcohol and other drug programs, support to those experiencing homelessness, family violence and those in need of emergency relief. Our meal programs will be take-away only until the end of the lockdown.

Our op-shops will be closed.

Most of our other programs and services will continue to be available over the phone.

If you are struggling in any way, please reach out to a service such as Lifeline, which is on 13 11 14.

Minister: Office, Drysdale Church Centre: UNITING Op Shop:Rev. Temukisa Amituana'i-Vaeluaga High Street DRYSDALE Village Walk DRYSDALE

Email: temukisa.av@gmail.com drysdaleuc@yahoo.com.au Monday to Friday (11 am-2 pm)Phone: 0400 664 991 (Mobile) 0490 452 325 (Office) 03 5251 3640Web: http://drysdale.unitingchurch.org.au

DRYSDALE

Winter Woollies

Our Winter Woollies appeal commences this week and runs until Sunday 27 June. This year we are supporting Pacific Islander workers at Mildura, who are already feeling the cold weather, as we probably are also. We will accept beanies, scarves, socks, jumpers, jackets, blankets, etc. - anything to help people stay warm. Any children's items will be given to Uniting Barwon. Please add donations to the box in the church.

Drysdale Foodbank Drysdale will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Drysdale Foodbank. You can place items in the basket in the hall foyer.They will be delivered to the Foodbank monthly.

PORTARLINGTON / ST LEONARDSSt Andrew’s Small change collection

Now that we have returned to collecting of our offering in the normal way, we will also resume our usual small change offering collection during the service each Communion Sunday. Please remember your small change offering or note equivalent for Bellarine Schools Ministry and Geelong Mums.

Celtic service June 13

ALL CONGREGATIONS

Combined Linked Service at Portarlington

Coming up on May 30 at 10.15am is a combined linked service for all congregations at St Andrews, Portarlington.

Rev Linley Liersch, Mission Development Strategist and Minister, Presbytery of Port Phillip West, will be leading the worship.

There is no service at Drysdale on this Sunday.We are resuming our collec ons for various items at St Andrew’s. PORTARLINGTON FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

You are encouraged to bring your non-perishable items of food for the Port food assistance program that is currently opera ng in our hall each Wednesday a ernoon. Please place yourdona ons in the marked woven box in the church Narthex. BATTERIES AND INKJET CARTRIDGES etc are accepted for recycling QUEENSCLIFF RURAL AUSTRALIANS FOR REFUGEES (QRAR) operate a food bank at The Welcome Place at Wesley Geelong and really do need dona ons of many items to assist folk who are seeking asylum. Items needed are: boxes of ssues, soap, handwash, deodorant, sanitary pads not tampons, toothpaste, toilet paper, laundry powder, dishwashing detergent, toilet/ bathroom cleaner, cleaning cloths dishwasher sponges. Please place your dona ons in the marked woven box in the church Narthex. In the coming weeks we will also be upda ng you on what is needed by our friends at GEELONG MUMS J Porter. St Andrew’s Jus ce & Mission Ministry TeamThe Celtic Festival has been postponed so the St Andrew’s Celtic service will not take place on June 13.

News from the Justice & Mission Ministry Team.

Calling all those who knit, crocket or sew or who can donate items for Geelong Mums!We have decided again this year to collect handmade and other goods between now and mid-August for Geelong Mums. Geelong Mums work in partnership with social workers and maternal health nurses, provide support to families when they need it most, often when the family has left the family

Minister: Office, Drysdale Church Centre: UNITING Op Shop:Rev. Temukisa Amituana'i-Vaeluaga High Street DRYSDALE Village Walk DRYSDALE

Email: temukisa.av@gmail.com drysdaleuc@yahoo.com.au Monday to Friday (11 am-2 pm)Phone: 0400 664 991 (Mobile) 0490 452 325 (Office) 03 5251 3640Web: http://drysdale.unitingchurch.org.au

home as a result of family upset or violence. They provide a range of good quality second hand prams, cots etc. for

families in crisis as well as clothing and toiletries. Each child in every family receives a pack of clothes with about 100 items in it; (sleepwear, socks, shoes, underwear, pants, tops, hats and warm items) There is a box in the St Andrew’s Narthex containing some wool for you to take and create. That box will also be used to accept your finished items.How can you help? If you are sewing, knitting or crocheting please keep the needs of families in Geelong in mind.Items most in need by Geelong Mums NOW are:

Single bed blankets Coats for kids Nappies all sizes (but not newborn nappies) Wipes and baby toiletries Male toiletries Children’s toiletries Pyjamas, underwear and socks for kids up to child

size 16Other items you may like to knit or sew for Geelong Mums are:

Children and babies clothing: jumpers, cardigans, bootees, beanies etc. (clearly labelled with the size of the garment from 0000 to age 16: boys and girls)

Knitted or quilted cot/ pram blankets and linen, Bunny rugs Small soft knitted toys Nappy change mats Baby towels Items for older children are always in great demand

Please have your finished goods ready by August 22, 2021, for transport to Geelong Mums. For those who don’t knit, why not donate some balls of wool or lengths of useful material or donate something from the most needed list above. Thank you in advance for your generous help. J Porter

Minister: Office, Drysdale Church Centre: UNITING Op Shop:Rev. Temukisa Amituana'i-Vaeluaga High Street DRYSDALE Village Walk DRYSDALE

Email: temukisa.av@gmail.com drysdaleuc@yahoo.com.au Monday to Friday (11 am-2 pm)Phone: 0400 664 991 (Mobile) 0490 452 325 (Office) 03 5251 3640Web: http://drysdale.unitingchurch.org.au