What’s on

All upcoming one-off events are listed on the ‘Blog’ page, but see below a list of some of the regular activities that you can contribute to at GUC…

Boys in Gerringong (BiG): Run on Wednesday nights (6.30-8pm) during school term, BiG helps boys to learn more about themselves and about the BiG God in whose image they are made. As well as nurturing our boys’ physical, emotional, social & spiritual development, BiG is also a time when everyone has BiG fun! Activities in our first term include games, cooking, construction, paper aeroplane comp, movie making and a talent night. Each week will involve some games, an activity related to the night’s theme, as well as a Bible story which speaks into that theme. The evening concludes with a light supper for the boys. Call Peter on 4234 1044 for more info.

Girls in Gerringong (GiG): GiG is for primary school aged girls who want to learn about how to grow into a woman of God and have fun doing it! We do cooking, craft, Bible study and lots of other fun activities. We have recently been looking at how followers of Jesus can live out their faith by being aware of (and acting upon) global poverty and injustice via ‘Micah Challenge’. A light supper is provided. GiG meets in the hall on a Wednesday night during school terms. Call Carlie Chapman on 4234 1044 for more info.

Youth: In 2011 we have started a group specifically for high school aged young people. The group (yet to be named) will meet on a fortnightly basis on a Friday night. Please contact the leaders, Kevin & Bronywn Mehorter (0434 406 759), or Christine Jauncey (0419 480 190) for more info.

Choir: Our church choir seeks to enhance our worship services with music by leading the singing and presenting a musical item at each 9.00am Sunday service.  We are fortunate to have between 25 and 30 people in the choir, and our practices each week are times of enjoyment, learning and caring. A wide variety of different styles of music is presented each year.

Men in the Bakery: A bunch of blokes from our church get together on a fortnightly basis on a Thursday morning at 7.30am at Jock’s Bakery in order to grow in our faith and life skills. We generally discuss a book a chapter at a time and enjoy coffee (bacon & egg rolls are optional). We are currently working our way through the Christian classic, ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ by Norman Vincent Peale. Past projects have included ‘The Shack’, ‘Velvet Elvis’, and ‘Man in the Mirror’. Contact Peter 4234 1044 for more info.

Lone Rangers: The Lone Rangers are a group of single people from our church who meet intermittently throughout the year for meals and various social occasions for the purpose of laughter and fellowship. Contact Lillian Reid (4234 3660) or Len De Roover (4234 0158) for more information.

Tuesday Morning Prayer: Each Tuesday morning at 8am, a small group of us meet in the church for prayer. We pray for the week ahead, the mission of our church, for our town, our nation and our world. We also remember in prayer the pastoral needs of those around us. All are welcome to join us.

Women’s Sunday Afternoons: From 4.30pm on Sundays a group of women get together to discuss matters of life & faith, and to support each other in prayer and practice. For more information please contact Carol on 4234 0803.

United Women’s Ministry: This is a home group for women who meet each Tuesday night for prayer and spiritual growth. A number of women from various churches attend this group to offer support to one another and to grow in their faith. Contact Pem Lawrance on 4234 3182 for more info.

Craft group: The craft group enjoys a great time of fellowship as we work on a wide range of crafts and relax over morning tea. We are always looking for new crafts to challenge us, and for new members to welcome. We meet together on a fortnightly basis on a Monday in the church hall from 10am to 12noon, excluding public and school holidays. For more information call Merryl Gleeson on 4234 1715.

KYB (Know Your Bible): KYB is a friendly group of women (sorry guys) who meet fortnightly during school term to study God’s Word. We meet on a Thursday morning between 10am and 12noon in the hall and work our way through a book of the Bible over several weeks. New members are always welcome. Please contact Barbara on 4234 1576 for more information.

Adult Fellowship: Our Adult Fellowship is open to men and women of all ages and aims to provide fellowship by upholding each other in both joys and sorrows. We seek to know, understand and accept each other in love, and nurture one another in faith. We find-raise for various charities, and aim to educate by inviting guest speakers on wide variety of subjects. We also keep in touch with the wider church through Presbytery and Synod support groups. We meet at 1.30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Phone Lilian on 4234 3660 for more details.

Bible fellowship: We are a Bible-study group which meets fortnightly in the church hall on a Tuesday at 10am. We work from a study guide which may cover a book of the Bible or may be theme based. At the time of writing, the current study written by John Stott, is examining ‘The Sermon on the Mount.’ Two series comprised of twelve studies each are covered each year with different members of the group leading each fortnight. Members can participate in discussion or just sit and listen. Coordinators are Dianne and Gary Falson – phone 4234 4214.

Carers Network: Our church has a team of people dedicated to providing pastoral care to people both within our church and in the general community. In addition to the caring and support that takes place as necessary, the Carers Network meets at various times throughout the year for encouragement and training, and organises various functions as a means of drawing our church family together. If you feel you would like a carer who can lend a listening ear or offer friendship & practical support, please call Pam McIver on 4234 0068. Likewise, if you feel you have the time, energy and gifts to support others, Pam would love to hear from you also.