EPPING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Corner of Bridge Street & Rawson Street - EPPING - New South Wales - AUSTRALIA

Regular Activities
Sunday Morning Family Service (earlier start time)
attended mostly by young families with children
Meets at 9:00am each Sunday morning in the Church



Includes a 5min-10min children's talk from around 9:10am
before the kids leave for Sunday School (during school terms)
or children's activities (during school holidays) in the Church Hall



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Followed by Morning Tea in the Church Hall
Sunday Morning Traditional Service (later start time)
attended mostly by the more elderly members of the Church
Meets at 10:30am each Sunday morning in the Church



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Sunday Evening Service
attended mostly by young adults
Meets at 6:30pm each Sunday evening in the Church



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Followed by Last Cuppa in the Church Hall
Baptisms
for infants or children or adults
usually at the 8:45am Family Service by arrangement with the Church Office



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Weddings
for engaged couples
can be arranged with the Church Office



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Funerals
for grieving friends and family of the deceased
can be arranged with the Church Office

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Confirmation
for people who have been baptised and are prepared to be confirmed as formal members of the Church
can be arranged with the Church Office

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Wednesday Morning Prayer Group
for people sharing prayer concerns, fellowship & breakfast during the week
Meets at 6:45am each Wednesday morning in the kitchen of the Church Hall



Our ages span a couple of generations and we all share fellowship with each other and with our Lord. We all have an opportunity to pray while we share breakfast, our news and prayer points. Normally we finish about 8:00am, although this is dependent on how many are present (and who might have to depart early on the day). The early morning start is ideal for breakfast, prayer and fellowship on the way to work, classes or holiday activities. We praise our Saviour and are thankful that we are able to meet and support each other with prayer and fellowship. We would welcome anyone who would like to join us.
Saturday Morning Prayer Group
for people sharing prayer concerns, fellowship & breakfast on the weekend
Meets at 7:45am each Saturday morning in the kitchen of the Church Hall

Members of the group meet throughout the year with an average attendance in the low twenties. Most of our members are in the "traditional" category, but there is a leavening of younger participants. A light breakfast is followed by a time of sharing news about the activities and needs of the congregation and its individual mernbers, and especially about congregational members and others who are serving or preparing to serve within the wider church in Australia or as missionaries overseas. Each of the meetings is rounded off with a time of praying in small groups for the people and events that we have been discussing.
New breakfasters and pray-ers, are always welcome.
Friday Club Playgroup
Preschool Activities
Meets at 10:00am-12:00pm each Friday morning in the Church Hall



Friday Club Playgroup provides a meeting place for children up to 5 years old and their respective parents. Craft activities are planned and prepared on a roster basis and each week there can be painting, playdough and other interesting activities like making patterns in shaving cream and blowing bubbles. Babies can play on mat with a range of suitable toys. Morning tea is preceded by singing grace. During Easter and Christmas, the Christian message about Jesus is told.
Anchors
for Boys & Girls aged 5, 6, or 7
Meets at 6:00pm-7:00pm each Thursday evening during school terms in the Church Hall
Girls Brigade
for Girls aged 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18
Meets at 7:00pm-8:30pm each Thursday evening during school terms in the Church Hall



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Boys Brigade Number 1 Section
for Boys aged 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12
Meets at 7:00pm-8:30pm each Friday evening during school terms in the Church Hall



Boys Brigade Number 2 Section
for Boys aged 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18
Meets at 7:00pm-10:00pm each Friday evening during school terms in the Church Hall



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FIX
for High School Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12
Meets at 4:30pm each Sunday afternoon in the Church Hall during public school terms.

Includes games, videos, devotions, mission spots and a whole lot of fun studying the Bible together.
Saturday Night Youth
for High School Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12
Meets fortnightly on Saturday Night at various locations during public school terms.

Each term we have a combination of onsite and offsite activities.
Some of the highlights of our onsite activities have included Messy games, movies and our first Saturday nite youth sleep over.
Offsite highlights include laser Zone, Ice skating and the movies.
Holiday Club
Activities based on a specific theme for Primary aged kids during the July School holidays
conducted annually during the second week of July School holidays in the Church Hall
Sunday School Classes
for
Preschool ages 2 & 3
Preschool ages 4 & 5
Infants in Years 1 & 2
Primary aged children in Years 3, 4, 5, & 6
conducted around 9:15am-10:15am each Sunday morning during school terms in the Church Hall
YOBOS (Youth Oriented Bible studies On Sundays)
for
High School kids in Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
conducted around 9:15am-10:15am each Sunday morning during school terms in the Church Hall
Scripture Classes
for students at :
Epping Public School
West Epping Public School
Epping Heights Public School
Epping Boys High School
Cheltenham Girls High School
are conducted by voluntary teachers associated with Epping Presbyterian Church
Bible Study Groups
for people seeking closer Christian fellowship and a chance to discuss the truth of the Bible
Meeting at various times weekly or fortnightly in private homes or in the Church Hall
See back page of weekly Church bulletin for coordinator contact details
Church Camp
A weekend away for Church service attenders
The next weekend away will be held on 26th-28th February 2010 when the guest speaker will be Rev. Mark Mitchell
Christianity Explained / Back to Basics
for people interested in a basic introduction or refresher course to Christianity
Meets at advertised times for a six week period in the minister's office (Church Hall)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
for people learning the English Language
Meets at 10:00am-12:00pm each Monday morning and 10:00am-12:00pm each Wednesday morning in the Church Hall

English classes range from Beginners level to Advanced level, where past students have attained a reasonable knowledge and working use of the English language. Students come from various countries, including Korea, Taiwan and China.
Circle of Friends
for ladies from the former Epping Day Presbyterian Women's Association
Meets on the first Thursday of each month
North Epping PWA
for ladies in the Presbyterian Women's Association
Meets at 9:30am on the first Wednesday of each month in the home of a member
Epping Presbyterian Mens League
for uniting men in the service of the Church
Meets at 6:30pm-9:00pm on the fourth Monday of each month from February to November usually in the Church Hall
Claytons Club
for ladies sharing fellowship & activities
Meets at 2:00pm-3:30pm on the second Thursday of each month at various locations
Tuesday Friends
for ladies sharing fellowship & activities
Meets at 2:00pm-3:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations
Committee of Management
for Church office bearers addressing the temporal affairs of the congregation
Meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month in the Church Hall

Mission: Administration of the temporal affairs of the congregation (Code 2.01)

The Committee of Management reports to the Kirk Session through a Chairman or Secretary.

Key Areas:
1. Administration and proper application of the funds of the congregation.
2. Management of property, including insurance, repairs and maintenance.
3. Financial arrangements in connection with worship services.
4. Caretaker and other employees - appointment salaries, conditions of service.
5. Oversight in the administration of the congregation's temporal affairs. (Code 2.13)
6. Communication of the state of temporal affairs to the congregation. 
Objectives 
1. Efficiently administer the funds of the congregation and apply them as the Code, the congregation and the Session may recommend, subject to responsible stewardship.
2. Review all properties and equipment and annually prepare a three-year maintenance budget.
3. Comply with the Code requirements relating to the financial arrangements in connection with services of worship.
4. Continue to review requirements for support staff (non-ministerial) and initiate appropriate action.
5. By the end of October each year, to prepare three-year plans for financial needs based on proposals from Session or Session Ministries supported by Session or from Committee sub-committees.
6. Regular reporting to the congregation of progress towards the goals specified in the three-year plans.
Kirk Session
for Church office bearers addressing the spiritual affairs of the congregation
Meets at 7:30pm once each month in the Church Hall on an agreed date (for elders only)

Members of the Kirk Session, or Session, generally meet each month to address the spiritual affairs of the church.

ELDERS (or presbyters) in the Presbyterian Church are all considered to be equal in rank and function as 2 groups:
- Teaching Elders (ministers who preach, teach and administer the sacraments)
- Ruling Elders (lay people elected by the congregation to oversee the conduct of the church)

KIRK is the Scottish name for church.

The KIRK SESSION is the court of the congregation, composed of the minister (who presides) and the ruling elders.
Since both the minister and the ruling elders are elected by the congregation, the Presbyterian form of government is ultimately determined by the people.

A SESSION CLERK (pronounced "Clark" in Australia) is a lay person charged with various ecclesiastical (church) duties such as the keeping of records or accounts and attending to correspondence.
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