WELCOME CARD
Sunday October 25th
ELDERS ELECTIONS - NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY
The Session gives notice that an election for up to two new elders will take place at Darebin Presbyterian Church. There will be a period for nominations and then a ballot formed for the election. Only communicant members of DPC can nominate and vote (see list here). Those eligible to be nominated as elders are here. We encourage you to nominate anyone you believe to be qualified to serve as an elder, noting that nominees must give their consent.
The Session will assess the suitability of those voted for, according to the PCV’s criteria, and an eldership training course must be completed prior to commencing the role.
Sunday October 18th - Nominations open
Sunday October 25th - Nominations close
Sunday November 1st - Voting opens
Sunday November 8th - Voting closes
Sunday November 15th - Intend to announce results
We encourage members to listen to Adam's 2025 sermons on eldership here to learn about the role and the qualifications:
14/09/26 - Why Elders? Titus 1:5-9 (outline is here)
21/09/26 - What Do Elders Do? Titus 1 (outline is here)
The PCV Code on elders elections can be found here.
A role description for elders at DPC prepared by Adam can be found here.
KINGDOM PRAYER AND PRAISE - Wednesday November 4th, 7:30-9:15 pm
Join us for a Kingdom Prayer and Praise night at 15 Rossmoyne Street!
Our Gospel Communities will be pausing their regular schedule so our church can gather for an evening of praying that God would grow his Kingdom and of singing praises to God for his Kingdom blessings.
Children are welcome but there will be no formal childcare provided.
ADAM ON LEAVE
Adam will be on study leave from Saturday October 31st to Friday November 6th.
MEMBERSHIP COURSE - Sunday November 8th, 12-3pm (includes lunch!)
Adam is running a single session on membership for those interested in becoming an official member of DPC. To find out more details or sign up, visit here.
WORKING BEE - Save the date - Saturday November 7th
Start at 8:00am with lunch at around 1:00pm. Come when you can and stay as long as you can.
Jobs will include cleaning cobwebs and windows, general gardening, remove yucca plants in backyard, repair side gate, pressure washing, oil deck posts.
This is our opportunity to ensure the facilities are fit for gospel ministry and to show our neighbours and visitors that we are thankful to God for this property we have been given.
See Trav for more details.
Women's Advent Evening, Saturday November 14th, 7-9pm
A night to equip DPC women to share Jesus this Christmas. Please join us for reflections from the Bible from Bethany Strugnell, a festive supper, and some Christmas cookie decorating and card/gift tag making. Youth girls are also welcome.
RSVP by Wednesday November 11th to aleesha@darebinpc.com.au
OTHER UPCOMING CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Native wreath making - Saturday November 28th, 10am - 12:30pm
Christmas Carols - Saturday December 12th
Christmas Day service - Friday December 25th, 9:30am
CHURCH FINANCE CORNER - OCTOBER 2026
How is our giving tracking against our budget?
2026 Monthly budget $23,000 - September giving = $23,185.79
Annual budget $276,000 - Year to Date = $249,856.29
UPCOMING
SERMONS
October 25th - Philippians 1:12-18
November 1st - Philippians 1:19-26 - Travis Waterhouse
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Sunday November 29th, 12-3pm
PRAYER MEETING
October 18th, 2:45pm (see info here)
SOCIAL EVENTS
Crafternoon - Saturday October 31st, 2-4pm, in the church hall.
NEXT SESSION AND BOARD MEETINGS
If you have an item you would like considered, please contact the relevant person. See here for more details and contact information.
Session - Monday November 9th. Contact the Session Clerk.
Board of Management - Monday November 16th. Contact the BOM Secretary.