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PARISH life has been busy recently, especially in Swan Hill.

We have hosted and participated in one of several strategic planning days across the diocese, held various meetings such as parish council and Mothers’ Union, and last Saturday the monthly boot sale took place.

This is a great place to grab a bargain, conduct your own trading table, chat with others, or buy food, scones or a barbecued item.

Thank you to the many people who contribute to the work of this monthly event. It is a sociable event as well as raising funds to support ministry and church activities.

The catering team has also been busy. We have provided afternoon tea hospitality following funerals, and this week we hosted lunch and dinner for the participants in a classic car club rally while they were in the Swan Hill area overnight.

Thank you to all the volunteers, including chef Keith Blackman, for enabling these fundraising events that are also enjoyable opportunities to work together.

As Christians, we constantly give thanks for our heavenly Father, but this Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day and give thanks to God for all the fathers, and for other people who take on the role of Dad when needed.

It takes a special person to be a great dad.


Grain Shed

YOUTH meet tonight at 7pm.

Father’s Day service on Sunday at 10am.

Mainly Music program is on Monday at 10am.

Craft ladies meet on Thursday at 10am.

The ALPHA program continues. If you are interested in this program in future, contact the church office.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in Pastoral Care Month by updating their contact details and attending the morning tea and pot luck dinner celebrations.

Tomorrow is Women’s Conference: Still Waters, held at Grain Shed. All are welcome and you can still RSVP to reception@thegrainshed.org.au or call 5032 9499.

Please consider participating in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. The shoe boxes and information are available for collection from the church foyer.

Return your filled shoe box by Friday, September 29 to ensure it is included in the distribution.

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