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FOLLOWING the 9.30am Swan Hill service on Sunday, we will be given a professional demonstration of the defibrillator installed in the foyer.

Come and learn how easy it is to use this life-saving machine.

Also, come and welcome back Rev Wayne Dorning who will be our acting rector this year.

Wayne will be leading us through Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 14, preceded by pancake night in the hall at 6.30pm on Tuesday, February 13.

There will be three Lenten study groups in the Parish. Please add your names to the lists in the foyer or phone the office for pancake night or a study group.

The annual general meeting is approaching and reports are due, so please get these to the office by Sunday so that the AGM report book can be assembled.


Grain Shed

THIS Sunday at 10am, come along and join us as the Grain Shed kids program begins for 2024, and it is a glow for God launch party.

Pastor Shayne will be on the platform with another message for us all. Stay around after in fellowship.

Mainly Music program kicks off on Monday. Check in desk open from 9.45am and session commencing at 10am.

Cost is $5 per family, with morning tea for all. A great interactive musical program for all young bubs, preschool children and mums/dads/grandparents and carers. Contact robyn.carson@thegrainshed.org.au.

Craft ladies meet at 10am on Thursday.

Save the date:

• Saturday, February 10, 10am to 4pm: All women, young and not so young, are invited for a day of fellowship at the Grain Shed.

Come along for scones for morning tea, followed by lunch. Bring a craft project to work on, or just come and be inspired by those around you. Stay all day or just for a while. The kettle will be boiling all day long. Please RSVP to reception@thegrainshed.org.au.

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