Women's Ministries


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	Women's Ministries

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	St John’s Mothers Union meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 11.30 am. We are linked to the world wide organisation of MU whose aims are to support family life and to encourage people in the Christian faith. Meetings may include prayer, guest speakers, bible studies, singalongs and other activities. We are a small, friendly and mostly older group, welcoming members and visitors alike. Our office bearers are Sandra Salmon president and Margaret Winters secretary/treasurer. Contact the Parish Office for more information .

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	Caritas meets on the First Monday of every month at 8pm The name means “Christian love for others” and is part of Mothers Union Australia. Membership is open to everyone and provides friendship, relaxation, intellectual stimulation and time to be oneself. Meetings may include prayer, guest speakers, craft nights, outings, discussions. Caritas promotes all that strengthens and preserves Christian family life. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

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	Mary Andrews College provides courses and training for women to equip them to reach out to others with the good news of Jesus.

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	Men's Ministries
	The Men's Group meets every two or three months. . Our gatherings have been informal get-togethers at the local club or a restuarant for a meal or Saturday morning Eucharist at St. Johns followed by breakfast in the hall. When possible we try to have a guest speaker. Contact the parish office for details of these functions. All enquiries to Bill Peters 99717151 Or email: kpe11950@bigpond.net.au

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	Bible Study Would you like to join a Bible Study or Prayer Group at St John's? Groups meet at different times. Please contact us to find out more.

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	Lay Ministries
	We have parishioners who are altar servers, lay ministers of communion, musicians, choir, church cleaners, brass cleaners, flower arrangers and people who care for the grounds. We have Teachers and helpers for scripture in our local schools. There are Readers and Intercessors, Sidespeople and welcomers for the Eucharist; the Baptism Preparation team; ESL English teachers, Youth Group, Godly play and Playtime helpers. There are those who make meals for sick parishioners or transport them to appointments, or put on a ‘cuppa’ after the services or after a funeral. We have a dedicated Entertainment and Activities Committee and also a team of Op Shop workers who tirelessly strive to raise money for the Parish and to extend our outreach to the wider community. There are opportunities for education and fellowship with Mothers Union, Caritas, Men’s Group, Bible study groups and to be part of the Amnesty International letter writing team. A phone call to the office 9971 8694 or e-mail: office@stjohnsdeewhy.org.au can give you the name of the person to contact if you feel you would like to be involved in any of these activities. We at St John’s take seriously our Lord’s call to ALL Christians to serve him. This means both a ministry within the congregation AND a ministry in the world to spread the Gospel and to tangibly show the love of Jesus Christ in our lives.