Leopold Uniting Church

Sunday 2nd September, 2018 WELCOME TO THIS NEWS-SHEET OF EVENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

A Cup of Cold Water in my NameIt is a privilege for retired ministers to be invited to preach in churches when ministers are on holiday. On a boiling hot morning in January, I arrived to preach at a local church, while the minister was away. I slowly drove up the street and came upon a lovely old church. I was very early. The welcoming doors were open. I was greeted by a smiling elder with an ice cold glass of water, assured of another one in the pulpit. Everything was ready. The readings copied in large print. Worship leaders all prepared. All I had to do was to preach. Morning tea was served in the church, and we all gathered in the round, so we could chat. I was new, so was a friendly man. We talked and I found out he was new to the district. As he left he turned to me and said, “Thank you, this is a friendly lot, I will be back.”

I was moved by the experience of being there, in that welcoming church, on that hot Sunday. And they had a special welcome for two strangers. Even a cup of cold water happened, in his name. I left feeling it was good to have had the privilege of being there. At home I thought, how would it have been if a third visitor had come that day, and we all felt strangely warmed by his presence. Would we be ready? Reflection: Not a bad idea to do a bit of personal stocktaking. How are we serving? Are we a welcoming church and doing our practical share in presenting the Good News each Sunday, including caring for the House of God? Singing TIS 650 would be a good rededication for congregational mission. Truly, sharing even, and way more than, a cup of cold water in his name! Bill Pugh www.victas.uca.org.au/givingisliving

The Uniting Church in Australia

Hymn Singing each Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday 2nd September, 2018. 10:00 a.m. Service of Communion led by Rev Bob Thomas

LECTIONARY Season of Creation Your word O Lord is a lamp to our feet “A light to our path”

Old Testament: Genesis 1: 1 – 25 (p 4 & 5) Psalm 33: 1 – 9 (p 553/554) Epistle: Romans 1: 18 – 23 (p 1909) Gospel: John 1: 1 – 14 (p 118)

Lord, may your word live in us “And bear much fruit to your glory”

DUTY PERSONS: Worship Assistant: Ruth Mitchell, Prayer: Don Barber, Bible Reader: Dennis Mitchell, Communion: Don Barber & Rob Cummings Greeting: Dot Drayton, Steward: Ken Flavell, Cleaning: Contract

CHURCH PROFILE SURVEY that was handed

out last Sunday needs to be returned as soon as possible. You are requested to choose five of the twenty preferences listed (you may choose more if

you wish) and mark your choices as a high (H), medium (M) or low (L) priority. Thank You for completing this task. It is part of the process in calling a minister.

Church Council: The next meeting is schooled for Tuesday 11th September at 7:30 pm. Reports need to be forwarded to the Secretary, Dennis Mitchell this week please.

Invitation – Bible Study The study of the "Records of the Life of Jesus" continues this Wednesday at 1:30pm at the home of Jill Thomas, 4 Robertson Rd. All are welcome,

Op-Shop There are books to be taken to Drysdale U.C. and “End of the Month” items for other outlets – Can you help? See Fred or Liz Smith for details.

Nursing Home Services: Estia: Second & fourth Tuesday each month at 10:30 a.m. Next Service 11th September. Kensington Grange: Second Friday each month at 11:00 a.m. Next Service 14th September.

Leopold Church Contacts Postal Address: P.O. Box 78, LEOPOLD 3224

Worship & Times: Ron Wilson 5250 2232 Welfare: Ruth Mitchell 5250 2120 Church Council: Kathleen Cummings 5250 2160 Op-Shop: Liz Smith 0407 531 709 Church Property: Dennis Mitchell 5250 2120 Newsletter: Ken Flavell 0414 372 401 Email: flavell1943@gmail.com

Minister: Rev Bob Thomas 0414 266 645 Email: bobuc3@bigpond.com

WEB SITE: http://leopold.unitingchurch.org.au/

Go the extra mile;

it’s never crowded

Sunday 9th September, 2018. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service led by Rev Bob Thomas

LECTIONARY Season of Creation Your word O Lord is a lamp to our feet “A light to our path”

Genesis 1: 26 – 28 (p 5), Genesis 2: 7 – 8 (p 5) Mark 10: 42 – 45 (p 61) Lord, may your word live in us “And bear much fruit to your glory”

DUTY PERSONS: Worship Assistant: D. Mitchell, Prayer: Minister, Bible Reader: Beryl Lewis, Greeting: K. Cummings, Steward: Rob Cummings Cleaning: F. & L. Smith

Sunday 16th September, 2018. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service led by Rev Bob Thomas

LECTIONARY Season of Creation Your word O Lord is a lamp to our feet “A light to our path”

Old Testament: Jeremiah 4: 23 – 28 (p 735) Psalm 19: 1 – 6 (p 547) Epistle: Philippians 2: 9 – 13 (p 246) Gospel: Mark 15: 33 – 39 (p 70/71) Lord, may your word live in us “And bear much fruit to your glory”

DUTY PERSONS: Worship Assistant: K. Flavell, Prayer: D. Mitchell, Bible Reader: Kay Walsh, Greeting: Bethel Cumming, Steward: Ron Wilson Cleaning: Contract Cleaning Services

Sunday 23rd September, 2018. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service led by Rev Bob Thomas

LECTIONARY Season of Creation Your word O Lord is a lamp to our feet “A light to our path”

Old Testament: Isaiah 65: 17 – 25 (p 727) Psalm 48: 1 – 11 (p 563) Epistle: Romans 8: 28 – 39 (p 197/198) Gospel: Mark 16: 14 – 18 (p 72) Lord, may your word live in us “And bear much fruit to your glory”

DUTY PERSONS: Worship Assistant: T. Gawith, Prayer: Minister, Bible Reader: Ken Flavell, Greeting: Key Walsh, Steward: Rob Cummings Cleaning: B. Lewis & K. Mitchell

Sunday 30th September (5th Sunday) “In Planning”