A Message From Our New Pastor Vic Heyward

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4 March, 2021

​It is a pleasure to be the "new boy on the block" at the Living Faith Church. I am finding that it a great place to belong, ​very welcoming, a community that is keen to effectively engage in our local neighbourhood. I have the privilege of working with a great team of people as we explore together what it means to be a follower of Jesus today. At LFC we value community, relationship and serving God. We also believe that the message of Jesus is one that is filled with genuine hope and that God’s mercy and compassion are available to people at all times.

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Join us over the Easter season

Easter is almost upon us, and we've got a variety of Easter Services planned, both in person and online.

Maundy Thursday, 28th of March

- 6:30PM — Quiet Meditation from 6:30PM

- 7:30PM — Pascal Dinner

Good Friday, 29th of March

- 9:30AM — Worship Service (This service will be live streamed to our YouTube channel)

Easter Sunday, 31st of March

- 5:30AM — Sunrise Vigil

- 10:00AM — Worship Service

All are welcome to join us at any of these events, whether you are a regular attendee or a brand new face! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at admin@livingfaithchurch.com.au

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Graeme Harrison retiring after more than 14 years packed with activities that have enriched many lives

After more than 14 years as Uniting Church minister of the Living Faith Church (LFC) Greensborough, Reverend Graeme Harrison is retiring on December 17.

Terms are usually around 10 years, but according to Council chair, Alistair Clough: “Reverend Graeme has been such a strong and innovative leader that the church wanted to hang on to such a good leader as long as we could.”

Reverend Graeme says one reason he came to this church was that it is a cooperating church, between the Uniting Church and the Church of Christ, which is rare in Australia. He says he loves celebrating and respecting the differences as well as working in a team.

He was also on a Uniting Church Synod (church assembly) task group that reviewed and modernised the structure across Victoria and Tasmania.

But as Reverend Graeme’s Synod work finished, Covid struck. He says it was a steep learning curve to produce services on-line for people at home. Sadly, funerals during this time were reduced to handfuls of people plus those who could watch online.

One positive of this time was his use of Lego to create mini movies that delighted the children (and older members!) of the congregation.

Reverend Graeme’s time at LFC has been packed with activities that have enriched many lives:

- The church’s support for the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Project has grown including exchange visits to Vanuatu.

- The monthly Tucker Club, supplied meals and conversation to people in hardship. But Covid stopped this and it is not known if it will resume.

- Church members regularly visited asylum seekers in permanent detention at a Detention Centre (which has since closed) and the church organised annual fundraisers.

- Responding to Global warming, solar roof panels were installed and the church plans to stop using gas within a year.

- Regular Alpha courses that introduce people to the Christian faith continue to meet a need in the wider community and weekly Bible studies.

- Annual Families Camps are very popular.

- LFC has provided Working with Children training to help ensure a safe environment.

- The church takes part in the annual Safe Water September campaign to fund new wells in developing countries.

Reverend Graeme was also on the joint church committee that funded a secular role for a pastoral care person to connect with isolated people at the Greensborough Plaza. This helped reduce loneliness, and people were directed to services for further help. However that stopped with Covid and the Plaza Management no longer supports it, says Reverend Graeme.

The Chinese speaking Agape Church has been welcomed into Greensborough and shares the LFC building on Sunday afternoons.

Reverend Graeme has a passion for praising God through contemporary music. He introduced much new music for church services and regularly leads communal singing with his guitar.

So what next for Reverend Graeme?

He says - first a break to reassess his future and then a season of writing resources and maybe even a book.

Marguerite Marshall

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New Date: Alpha Starting at Living faith Church Greensborough on Friday 28 July at 7pm

Exploring the big questions in life is important. Have you explored life, faith and meaning?

Alpha is an environment for anyone and everyone who wants to explore life and the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha is free and everyone is welcome.

No question is too big or too small to explore.

Everyone's welcome - You're invited, no matter your background or beliefs.

Starting soon ... Friday 28 July at Living faith Church Greensborough at 7pm

To find out more call Bruce 0402 839 145

Or to RSVP for yourself and if you are bringing someone along to help with organising the catering admin@livingfaithchurch.org.au

Explore other Alpha times and venues: https://www.alpha.org.au/try

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