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Harvest of Hope

THIS Saturday come to the Harvest of Hope Quilts of the Grain Shed exhibition. More than 100 quilts will be on show. It will run 10am to 5pm, with $5 entry, and food available to be purchased at the cafe. All proceeds going to Hampers of Hope

Last Sunday, Pastor Emily shared a very powerful message on loneliness. The statistics in Australia are alarming. The greatest commandment we are asked to do is love one another.

If you would like to know more, go to our website https://thegrainshed.churchcenter.com and click on sermons.

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35

Tonight our Grain Shed Youth are having Grandparents Night, 7 – 9pm. Lots of fun for the young or young at heart.

Sunday 10am, our service begins.All are welcome. Stay after in fellowship with a drink and a bite to eat. A friendly reminder that our AGM will begin at 11.30am

Grain Shed kids check-in desk is open from 9.45am. All kids three years and up to the end of primary school are welcome. Fun guaranteed.

Monday is mainly music with our session kicking off at 10am.

Thursday our craft ladies meet 10am to 12pm. Always a tale or two shared over a drink and a craft project.

Last reminder for those with Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, please bring them back as they will be packed up next week and shipped off start of November.

Save the date: Volunteers required to help pack our Hampers of Hope, Wednesday, November 27. Please call on 5032 9449 if you are able to help or if you have any questions.

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