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Welcome to worship Pentecost 8 10 July 2016
St. Matthew’s Weekly Newsletter
We invite everyone to stay for
a cup of tea /coffee
after the Sunday services.
Welcome to St. Matthew’s.
We trust that you feel at
home as we worship together.
Bible Readings
8am John 1:1-5, 10-14a 9.30am Psalm 121
Response after Bible Readings Leader: Hear the word of the Lord
Response: Thanks be to God
Welcome to St. Matthew’s Family Room. Children are very welcome at St. Matthew's and that means their noise is welcome too. This room is here if you feel the need to step out of the service or would like some more privacy but still want to see and hear what’s going on in the service. OPEN FROM 9.30AM
AVAILABLE FROM THE BLUE BOXES IN THE PLAY AREA IN THE CHURCH
COLOURING-IN SHEETS
SCHOOL KIDS ACTIVITY SHEETS
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
Week 28
10-16 July
Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela
8am—Worship
Led by Vivienne Strong and Roland Bryant
9am—Worship @ the Willow’s
Led by Warren Arthur
9.30am—Worship Led by Hugh Darling
and Chris Eagles
KUCA in recess for school holidays
12noon—Korean Fellowship
6.45pm—Worship
Led by Chris Eagles
What’s happening this week
MONDAY 11 JULYMONDAY 11 JULYMONDAY 11 JULY 9am—Garage Sale Pricing lower hall
7.30pm—Christian Meditation lower hall
TUESDAY 12 JULY TUESDAY 12 JULY TUESDAY 12 JULY 9am-2pm—Op Shop open
9am-3pm—Riverlink in Preschool
9.15am—Christian Meditation in Family Room
Enq: Rosemary 9639 0344 or church office 9686 3003
10am—Christian Meditation Catholic Church, Canyon Rd B.H.
7.30pm—Thrive in lower hall
7.45pm—Bible Study @ Rowe’s DVD aided study: “The Grave Robber” by Mark Batterson
WEDNESDAY 13 JULYWEDNESDAY 13 JULYWEDNESDAY 13 JULY 9am-2pm—Op Shop open
11am—Visit from the Moderator Talk
followed by a light lunch at the church Details page 3
THURSDAY 14 JULYTHURSDAY 14 JULYTHURSDAY 14 JULY 9am-2pm—Op Shop open
FRIDAY 15 JULYFRIDAY 15 JULYFRIDAY 15 JULY No Simpson’s or Flourish tonight
Youth groups in recess for school
holidays
SATURDAY 16 JULYSATURDAY 16 JULYSATURDAY 16 JULY
9am-2pm—LEGO DAY at the Church
Enq: Alexander Lawless. Details page 3
6.30pm—Post Links Dinner
at Winston Gardens Details page 3 July’s In Focus
A monthly calendar of activities is listed in
‘In Focus’ our monthly newsletter. Copies are
available from the table in the foyer, the church office and on our website.
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY 17 JULY17 JULY17 JULY
8am—Worship
9.30am—Worship
KUCA in recess for school holidays
12noon—Korean Fellowship
6.45pm—Worship
A call to pray for our brothers and sisters in West Papua
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia Stuart McMillan has called the people of the Uniting Church to pray for our Papuan brothers and sisters in Christ as the Evangelical Christian Church in the Land of Papua (Gereja Kristen Injili Di Tanah Papua ‘GKI-TP’) lead their people through troubled times.
“We ask for congregations across Australia to hold our partners in prayer as they lead their church towards God’s justice, peace and reconciliation”, said Mr McMillan.
Mr McMillan was responding to a letter written to the Uniting Church in Australia and other international partners. In the letter, our partner the GKI-TP has condemned the increasing levels of political tension in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, and has asked for prayers and assistance from its international partner churches.
“The Uniting Church celebrates Indonesia’s cultural diversity through our extensive church partnerships with Indonesian churches, and that diversity has enriched the life of UCA widely as many Indonesians have found their home in our Uniting Church,” said Mr McMillan. “However, we are deeply troubled by the situation in Papua as expressed by our partner church. “We express solidarity with GKI-TP, in its ministry of peace and reconciliation, and in its call for all Papuans to be granted an effective voice in determining their own futures.
National Director for UnitingWorld Mr Rob Floyd said the Uniting Church in Australia greatly valued the courage and commitment of its church partners in Papua. “The GKI-TP provide wonderful ministry in Papua often under the most difficult circumstances.” Echoing the concerns raised by GKI-TP, Mr Floyd said, “We call on the Indonesian Government and all parties to make a commitment to peaceful dialogue, an end to violence and a respect for freedom of expression.”
http://www.unitingworld.org.au/call-pray
-brothers-sisters-west-papua/ visit website
for full details
HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY
PEOPLE NEWS
Jeff Cuff June Clarkson
Susan MacWilliam
Athol Agland Garry Bindley Marion Bindley Alison Bills Beryl Cater Sue Campbell Jeanette Coleman
Brian Coleman Bruce Holden Susan MacWilliam Mavis Thompson Don Toovey Fred Warren Bronwyn Williams
Remember in our Prayers
If you would like prayer or have a prayer request, please fill in a care card and place in the prayer box in the foyer. If you wish to have your name added or removed from the list,
phone/email the church office or speak to one of the Ministry Team.
P R A Y E RP R A Y E R
Please note: A completed Privacy Consent Form is required before we can include your details in this publication.
or add your name to the list in the church
How
to
enter
and
Rego
Forms
also
available
from
the
church
foyer
St. Matthew’s Garage Sale
A very BIG THANK YOU to all the people who helped to make the Garage Sale a great success. Help ing with p lann ing & coordinating, donations of goods, collecting heavy items, months of pricing, setting up stalls, carrying countless heavy boxes, assisting with the stalls on the day and cleaning up at the end.
AN INVITATION TO BE PART OF A GROUP TALKING WITH YOUR STATE MP ABOUT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING Appointments have been made to meet with David Elliott MP for Baulkham Hills on Wednesday 20 July 11am-noon; and with Ray Williams MP for Castle Hill on Thursday 21 July 10-11am. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED there is a meeting at Castle Uniting Church on Sunday 17 July at 10.45-11.45am. This will provide more information, answer questions and plan for the visit with the MP. Members of Parliament appreciate meeting with constituents especially when they come prepared to discuss issues of concern. Contact: Rev Garry Derkenne, Chaplain, Uniting Mobile: 0408 661 436 Email: [email protected]
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
Your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and forever. Amen
Thank you for worshipping with us today. We invite first time worshippers to sign our book in the foyer.
MINISTERS - EVERYONE
MINISTER OF THE WORD
REV. DIRK VAN DOORENE MOBILE NO 0426 969 537(During office hours & emergencies)
Email: [email protected] Day off Friday (School Term) Monday (School Holidays)
SENIORS PASTOR
RAHNA HOLLIS Days off Monday, Friday
PASTORAL CARER FOR AGES 30S & 40S SALLY YABSLEY-BELL Part Time
YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN PASTOR
CHRIS EAGLES Day off Monday
GIRLS YOUTH COORDINATOR
KATE EAGLES Part Time
CHURCH OFFICE SECRETARIES:
ROBYN MORRALL AND LYNN SAMUEL
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 9AM-3PM MON-FRI
OFFICE : 9686 3003 FAX: 9686 2034
LOCATION: CNR CHARLES & EDGAR STREETS BAULKHAM HILLS
POSTAL ADDRESS: BAULKHAM HILLS UNITING CHURCH PO BOX 773 BAULKHAM HILLS 1755
WEB SITE: WWW.stmatthewsuniting.net.au
Weekly newsletter available on website
EMAIL: [email protected]
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PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR 9639 8570 MS ANNE MAYBERRY PO BOX 321 BAULKHAM HILLS 2153 EMAIL: [email protected]
Care Cards: If you wish to communicate with the ministry team concerning a
pastoral need, please fill in a care card and place it in the prayer box in the foyer of the church. These cards are available on the table next to the prayer box.
Planned Giving Envelopes are ready to be collected from the table in the upstairs hall on Sunday. Any questions please speak to Barry Gregory.