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Otherwise, log in here.
In the top menu, you'll find your volunteering roster, as well as an option to submit your unavailabilities for upcoming services- handy if you know you'll be away and not able to be rostered on.
We would love to see your face as your profile picture in Elvanto. It'll only take a couple of minutes, and it would be really helpful! It will be great for John and Matt (as well as for staff who go to different services) put names to faces.
If you need a bit of assistance, see my guide below.
17 June 2026
We are getting closer and closer to diving into the big blue! Please keep praying for our team as we prepare to lead and put the final things in place.
The leader's training day is coming up soon on Saturday, 27 June from 9:30 till 12:00 Noon. Reminder to let Maddy know if you're NOT able to attend otherwise we will assume you're coming!
We're still looking for some food provision for any day of program but particularly our family fun night so get in touch with Charlotte if you're able to help. It can be prepared in advanced and frozen.
We also have a few special requests we hope to get help with – during Going Bananas, we love to go all out in decorating our church!
Do you have:
These items are purely to be used for decoration, blow up pool toys won't be pierced, and diving gear will not be worn or damaged.
Also, if you've already completed the screening and training requirements and are available to help serve food in the kitchen on Wed, Fri or the Family Fun Night – please let Charlotte or Maddy know! Thankyou!
www.stjohnsdc.org.au/going-bananas
We're going to be starting an exciting new sermon series!
Many people encounter difficult Bible passages and are left feeling confused or unsettled. Using Dan Kimball’s book How Not to Read the Bible, we will consider how context, genre, history, and the whole story of Scripture help us understand even the Bible’s most challenging verses.
Our hope is that this series will strengthen our confidence in the Bible as God’s inspired Word and help us read it with greater wisdom, honesty, and faith. Life Groups are encouraged to study the book alongside the series.
If you would like a copy of this book, fill out your details here.
This is their biggest fundraising event of the year, playing a vital role in supporting young people who are often overlooked or falling through the cracks. Every dollar raised helps them continue walking alongside the kids, offering not just programs, but a sense of belonging, hope, and direction.
Saturday 27 June, 6:00 – 10:00 PM (doors open from 5:30 PM)
Eltham Community and Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham
Early bird tickets: $60 - Regular tickets: $75 - Table of 10: $550
Sit down dinner and drinks provided. Book now!
The second retreat day will be on Sunday 14 June! Please continue praying that this would be an opportunity for changed hearts, and having deep and meaningful connection with God and each other.