Historic Church Service at 10am: Christ Church Hawthorn 170th Festival Anniversary - Sunday 19th November 2023
There will be no usual 11am TGCC service this Sunday (19th November 2023) as Christ Church Hawthorn have organised a 170th Anniversary Festival, celebrating 170 years in the Hawthorn Community.
We are all invited to the historic church service which begins at 10am (using traditional liturgy).
There will be festivities and stalls from 10:30am to 2pm with a range of activities after the short service (see poster or read the full post for more information)
There will be no usual 11am TGCC service this Sunday (19th November 2023) as Christ Church Hawthorn have organised a 170th Anniversary Festival, celebrating 170 years in the Hawthorn Community.
We are all invited to the historic church service which begins at 10am (using traditional liturgy).
There will be festivities and stalls from 10:30am to 2pm with a range of activities after the short service:
Community market & local organisation stalls
Musical performances
Historical re-enactment church service
Petting zoo
Jumping castle
Kid’s face painting
Craft station
Self guided heritage walk (learn about local history)
Sausage sizzle
Food & drinks
Cake and preserves stall
Christ Church Hawthorn 170th Anniversary Festival
Reformation Sunday Service 29th October 2023
The last Sunday of October is designated Reformation Sunday to commemorate the date, 31st October 1517, when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the castle church of Wittenberg. That act set off the momentous event known as the Protestant Reformation. We thank God for the Reformation that recovered the gospel and restored the right worship of God.
We will gather tomorrow at Bluestone. Join us at 10:30am for a time of prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11:00am, we will begin our Service.
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 15:1-21
I will preach from the text on "The Threat From Within".
Dear brothers and sisters,
The last Sunday of October is designated Reformation Sunday to commemorate the date, 31st October 1517, when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the castle church of Wittenberg. That act set off the momentous event known as the Protestant Reformation. We thank God for the Reformation that recovered the gospel and restored the right worship of God.
We will gather tomorrow at Bluestone. Join us at 10:30am for a time of prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11:00am, we will begin our Service.
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 15:1-21
I will preach from the text on "The Threat From Within".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 22nd October 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30 am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for corporate worship.
Mark Trench will lead us in the service.
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Acts 14:1-28
I will preach from the text on "Joy, Challenges, and Tears in Gospel Ministry".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30 am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for corporate worship.
Mark Trench will lead us in the service.
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Acts 14:1-28
I will preach from the text on "Joy, Challenges, and Tears in Gospel Ministry".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 15th October 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for a time of prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am we will gather for worship.
Marcus Chen will lead us at the service.
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 4.
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Preserving the Name".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for a time of prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am we will gather for worship.
Marcus Chen will lead us at the service.
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 4.
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Preserving the Name".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 8th October 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for worship.
Marcus Chen will lead us in the service.
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 3.
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Kindness and Risk".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for worship.
Marcus Chen will lead us in the service.
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 3.
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Kindness and Risk".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Communion Sunday 1st October 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am we will begin our Communion Service. At the service,
Mark Trench will lead us
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 2:1-23
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Being Like God".
I will preside at the Lord's Table.
After the service, we will have lunch together. Please stay behind for this fellowship.
Dear brothers and sisters,
Daylight saving begins this Sunday.
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am we will begin our Communion Service. At the service,
Mark Trench will lead us
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 2:1-23
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Being Like God".
I will preside at the Lord's Table.
After the service, we will have lunch together. Please stay behind for this fellowship.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Welcome Andrew & Heather Reid to TGCC
We formally welcome Andrew and Heather Reid. They have begun their role as part-time staff at TGCC.
Andrew is the Preaching Pastor and Heather is the Women's Ministry Worker & a Deacon.
Andrew Reid
Preaching Pastor
Andrew is married to Heather and serves as the preaching pastor at TGCC. He was born in Vanuatu, grew up in Papua New Guinea and converted to Christ in his late teens before studying theology at Moore College. He has served as a pastor in a variety of churches and has written a number of books on the Old Testament and biblical interpretation. He particularly loves to help people understand God’s great purposes in Jesus Christ through explaining the Bible to them.
Heather Reid
Women’s Ministry / Deacon
Heather serves amongst the women of TGCC. She is married to Andrew and has two sons, two daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren. Heather has previously worked as a physiotherapist, an AFES staffworker, and a lecturer in Hebrew and O.T. at the Evangelical Theological College of Asia (ETCAsia) in Singapore. She recently completed a PhD in O.T. through Ridley.
Sunday Service 24th September 2023
We will gather at the Bluestone Church tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin the service. During the service we want to formally welcome Andrew and Heather Reid. They have begun their role as part-time staff at TGCC.
Andrew is the Preaching Pastor and Heather is the Women's Ministry Worker.
Alan Mak will lead us in the service
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 1:1-22
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Living with Ambiguity".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather at the Bluestone Church tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin the service. During the service we want to formally welcome Andrew and Heather Reid. They have begun their role as part-time staff at TGCC.
Andrew is the Preaching Pastor and Heather is the Women's Ministry Worker.
Alan Mak will lead us in the service
Heather Reid will read Scripture from Ruth 1:1-22
Andrew Reid will preach from the text on "Living with Ambiguity".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 17th September 2023
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for our Sunday service.
Marcus Chen will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 13:40-52.
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Response".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for our Sunday service.
Marcus Chen will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 13:40-52.
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Response".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 10th September 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall to pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service.
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from Acts 13:26-39
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Fulfillment".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of Memorial Hall to pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service.
Mark Trench will lead us
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from Acts 13:26-39
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Fulfillment".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Communion Sunday 3rd September 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation and the church.
Then at 11am we will begin our Communion Sunday service. Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 13:13-25
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Promise"
Following the service, there will be lunch to celebrate Father's Day. Please join us for the celebration.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation and the church.
Then at 11am we will begin our Communion Sunday service.
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 13:13-25
I will preach from the text on "Paul's Gospel: The Promise"
Following the service, there will be lunch to celebrate Father's Day. Please join us for the celebration.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 27th August 2023
We will gather at the Bluestone church tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation and the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service.
Alan Mak will lead us in the service
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Romans 12:9-21
Wei Teik will preach from the passage on "Love in Action".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather at the Bluestone church tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer. We will pray for the world, the nation and the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service.
Alan Mak will lead us in the service
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Romans 12:9-21
Wei Teik will preach from the passage on "Love in Action".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 20th August 2023
Let us meet together tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer at the side room of the Memorial Hall. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for our Sunday service.
Marcus Chen will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 12:25-13:12.
I will preach from the text on "The Sending Church".
Dear brothers and sisters,
Let us meet together tomorrow at 10:30am for prayer at the side room of the Memorial Hall. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will gather for our Sunday service.
Marcus Chen will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 12:25-13:12.
I will preach from the text on "The Sending Church".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 13th August 2023
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am at the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service in the Memorial Hall.
Alan Mak will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 12:1-24
I will preach on "Persecution in Jerusalem" from the text.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am at the side room of Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Sunday service in the Memorial Hall.
Alan Mak will lead us and read Scripture from Acts 12:1-24
I will preach on "Persecution in Jerusalem" from the text.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Communion Sunday Service 6th August 2023
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Communion Sunday service in the Memorial Hall.
We want to welcome Dr Timothy Lau, our consultant from Revitalise Australia, who will guide us through the process of renewal and revitalisation.
We also want to welcome Andrew and Heather Reid, as they begin attending TGCC while waiting for the formal process of their appointments to complete.
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 11:19-30
I will preach from the text on "The First Christians".
There will be lunch after the service. Please stay behind for the lunch fellowship and get to know Dr Lau and the Reids.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will meet tomorrow at 10:30am in the side room of the Memorial Hall for prayer. We will pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11am, we will begin our Communion Sunday service in the Memorial Hall.
We want to welcome Dr Timothy Lau, our consultant from Revitalise Australia, who will guide us through the process of renewal and revitalisation.
We also want to welcome Andrew and Heather Reid, as they begin attending TGCC while waiting for the formal process of their appointments to complete.
At the service,
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Acts 11:19-30
I will preach from the text on "The First Christians".
There will be lunch after the service. Please stay behind for the lunch fellowship and get to know Dr Lau and the Reids.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 30th July 2023
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am for our prayer meeting at the back of the Bluestone church. Please join us to pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11am we begin our service in the Bluestone church to celebrate the Lord's Day.
Mark Trench will lead us
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Acts 10:23b-48.
I will preach from the text on "God does not show favoritism".
Immediately after the service, there will be updates on congregational matters.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am for our prayer meeting at the back of the Bluestone church. Please join us to pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11am we begin our service in the Bluestone church to celebrate the Lord's Day.
At the service,
Mark Trench will lead us
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Acts 10:23b-48.
I will preach from the text on "God does not show favoritism".
Immediately after the service, there will be updates on congregational matters.
Please stay behind for this important briefing.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 23rd July 2023
At the service,
Alan Mak will lead us
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from Acts 10:1-23
I will preach from the text on "What God has made clean".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather tomorrow at 10:30am for our prayer meeting in the side room of the Memorial Hall. Please join us to pray for the world, for the nation and for the church.
Then at 11am, we begin our service in the Memorial Hall to celebrate the Lord's Day.
At the service,
Alan Mak will lead us
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from Acts 10:1-23
I will preach from the text on "What God has made clean".
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 16th July 2023
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Exodus 34:6-7
Alex Bui will bring us God's word.
Dear brothers and sisters,
Christ Church Hawthorn will hold its Kids Winter Festival tomorrow. They will require the use of both the Memorial Hall and Wood Hall.
There will therefore be a one-off change in the venues for both our Sunday service and the Toddlers' class.
We will gather in the Bluestone church instead of the Memorial Hall for our Sunday service at 11am.
The Sunday School for the toddlers will be relocated to the Blue Room (adjacent to the Memorial Hall's kitchen).
If you are able to, please join us for prayer at 10:30am at the front of the Bluestone church. We will pray for the world, for the nation, and for the church.
At the service,
Marcus Chen will lead us
Valerie Hoo will read Scripture from Exodus 34:6-7
Alex Bui will bring us God's word.
We welcome Alex back to the pulpit. Alex is training for the gospel ministry. He has an MDiv from Ridley College and is currently serving as an apprentice at Deakin CU.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Sunday Service 9th July 2023
Mark Trench will lead us.
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Daniel 4:1-18.
Darren Hindle will preach on the text on "Humbled and Restored".
Dear brothers and sisters,
We gather in the Memorial Hall tomorrow at 11am for our Sunday service.
If you are able to, please join us for prayer at the side room. We will pray for the world, the nation and the church.
At the service,
Mark Trench will lead us.
Alice Tung will read Scripture from Daniel 4:1-18.
Darren Hindle will preach on the text on "Humbled and Restored".
Darren is back in Melbourne for a break. He will also share with us how he is progressing in his preparation for his eventual ministry in Japan.
Also, some of you may know Maxie from the Thai church. She will be getting baptised tomorrow by Andrew Dircks at 10:30am at the pop-up pool on the grassy patch between Memorial Hall and the tennis court. If you are able to, it would be great to support Maxie as she takes the step of faith in baptism.
Blessings,
Joseph Teo
Communion Service 2nd July 2023
Alan Mak will lead us.
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from John 17:20-26.
I will preach from the text on "The Unity of Believers."
After service, we will have our fellowship lunch. Please join us for this
Also, during lunch there will be a briefing on two church matters. We would like you to hear your voice on these matters
Dear brothers and sisters,
We will gather tomorrow in the Memorial Hall for our Communion Sunday service at 11am.
Please join us at 10:30am in the side room for a time of prayer - for the world, for the nation and for the church.
At the service,
Alan Mak will lead us.
Mandy Trench will read Scripture from John 17:20-26.
I will preach from the text on "The Unity of Believers."
After service, we will have our fellowship lunch. Please join us for this
Also, during lunch there will be a briefing on two church matters. We would like you to hear your voice on these matters
Blessings,
Joseph Teo