PALS Christmas Breakup Party 2014

We marked the end of the PALS year on December 3rd with a gathering of about 35 people including volunteers.

It was a great occasion and was enhanced by the presence of Mandy and Manfred Reich who provided the musical accompaniment to our carol singing.

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea, exchanged gifts with one another and reflected on another happy year together.

It is great to welcome several PALS from the community who are not members of the church.

Presentations were made to the loyal band of PALS volunteers who help ensure the smooth running of our gatherings each month. I value their help enormously.

- Rosemary Steele (PALS facilitator)

*** PALS (People Alone Lending Support) meets in the Church Hall at Rowan Street on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 2pm - click here to find out more information about the group.

Some photos of the PALS enjoying the Christmas breakup afternoon...

Our musicians Mandy and Manfred Reich.

Volunteers preparing for the party

The men think there is safety in numbers!

Dedication Service for VC (Victoria Cross) Winners in Euroa - November 2014

Betty McKenzie (Burton)

On Sunday 16^th November, Betty and her family attended the unveiling and dedication of three statues for VC winners from the Euroa district.  The three men were Leslie Maygar (Boer War), Fred Tubb and Alex Burton (World War 1).  Alex Burton was Betty’s uncle. 

Alex Burton, Fred Tubb and another soldier, William Dunstan from Ballarat, were all awarded VCs in the same action at Lone Pine, Gallipoli on the 9^th August 1915.  Under heavy attack, they repulsed a determined Turkish advance and repeatedly rebuilt a sandbag barricade. 

Alex Burton was killed in the action and William Dunstan severely wounded.  All three Euroa VC winners died before the end of the war. 

The bridge over the Seven Creeks in Euroa is named Burton’s Bridge in memory of Alex.  South of Euroa on the freeway are Tubb’s Hill and Maygar’s Hill in honour of Leslie Maygar and Fred Tubb. 

The three statues and accompanying story boards are well worth a diversion off the freeway at Euroa.  They can be found in the VC Memorial Park, Kirkland Avenue. 

Christmas Services 2014

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Wangaratta UCAF Latest Report

Our group has been very busy over the past few months with a varied and interesting program.  

In August we enjoyed a guest speaker who showed us some Life Story books which some of our older citizens in retirement homes had put together with his help.  Our speaker suggested that everyone had a story of their life to tell, one which other people would be interested in and he encouraged us all to think about writing our own stories.

In September we entertained members from other UCA groups and local chuches from around the area.  40 people attended and we had a very enjoyable afternoon which concluded with a Devonshire afternoon tea.

Our October meeting saw us go on a mystery bus trip to Brookfield Maze Garden at Myrhee.  The garden and surrounds looked spectacular with all the Spring flowers in bloom and there were many old favourite trees and shrubs, some over 100 years old. The Maze only opened recently and consisted of 1036 cyprus trees lovingly planted by the owners. There were 20 members in attendance and we were treated to a lovely afternoon.

The last meeting for 2015 will be held in November when we will finish a successful year with a Christmas breakup and lunch to which our Ministry team are invited to join us.

Betty Whitten
Convenor

Part of our group resting after viewing the amazing garden around the maze.
A wonderful afternoon was had by all.

Taken from the centre of the maze looking across the beautiful countryside.

Jazz Praise on Reid service - Wangaratta Jazz Festival 2014

Celebration Day for Special Milestones In Your Lives - Sunday November 9, 2014

We would love to see you there!

Worship Plan for November 2014 to January 2015 NOW AVAILABLE!

New Worship Plans running up until January 2015 are now available.  

If you would like a copy, you can pick one up from the Church Office or in the foyer.