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Time to plan Christmas cheer for kids in need

Grain Shed

IT IS spring school holiday time and with it, of course, footy final fever.

May this be a time of rest, restoration and fun for all students, teachers and all school staff, bus drivers, parents and carers.

Grain Shed youth and mainly music are on break.

We thank all our youth leaders and mainly music team for their great work, dedication, generosity and ongoing support in their ministry.

A big thank you also goes out to our Grain Shed kid team.

We look forward to seeing what you are up to in Term 4.

On Sunday at 10am, the doors are open to all regulars, locals and visitors and we invite you to stay after with a drink and in fellowship.

We welcome Matt Grierson to the platform who will be sharing a message

If you are not able to join us, all our Sunday services can be found online at The Grain Shed Swan Hill on YouTube.

Craft ladies meet on Thursday, 10am to noon.

Not that we are counting, but Christmas is only 101 days away and if you haven’t picked up your Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox yet, there is still time and they are available in the foyer at the Grain Shed.

Filled shoe boxes can be dropped off until September 29.

These shoe boxes bring so much joy and are filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items which are delivered to children in need around the world.

Join in the fun and start packing today.

Save the date: Sunday, September 24 – Compassion will be our guest speaker.

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