13TH SEPTEMBER 2009 — 15TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
WELCOME “BACK TO CHURCH” We pray you will be especially blessed as you join with us in the joy of praising our God. Please collect a welcome pack from the foyer and complete the enclosed contact sheet & return it. If you are visiting from out of town please sign the visitors book. Please join us for tea & coffee after the service. .
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Psalm 37:7
PRAYER OF THE DAY God of compassion and love, teach us to deal with anger when it arises by keeping before us the love you have revealed by both the words and actions of your Son, Jesus. In our words and deeds, help us to be more like Him, in whose Name we pray. Amen READINGS
Ecclesiastes 7.5-9 Psalm 37.1-9 Ephesians 4.17-28 Luke 10.27-36 Pg 673 Pg 563 Pg 1175 Pg 1042
ROSTER
Preacher — Rex Marre 7am Roster – Savage & Ashley’s 7am LA — Colin A 9am M/Tea —-Smith Team
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK...
Clergy Roster—Colin 14th Monday Church cleaning day * 7:00pm LINK Group, Enoggera Ph John 3359 7201 * Clergy Roster—Colin 15th Tuesday 7:30pm LINK Group, Bardon—Ph Neil W 3369 1176 *
* indicates weekly event
16th Wednesday Clergy Roster—Colin Parish Day of fasting & prayer * 12—2pm LINK Group, BYO light lunch to share —Church Ph 3369 3301* Clergy Roster—Rex 17th Thursday 7pm Living Word (Harvest School of Creative Ministries)–Church* Clergy Roster—Rex 18th Friday 5-8pm LINK Group (incl meal) - Church Ph Craige 0417 703 218 * 6-8pm Revel8—Church Ph Jordan 0448 250 193 * 7:30pm Music Practice (Roster team)–Church* Clergy Roster—Rex 19th Saturday 7.30am Prayer for Families—Church (3rd Sat in Mth) 8:30am Executive Meeting, Budget 2010—Office 20th Sunday Preacher: Rev Dr Colin Nicholson Readings: Proverbs 31:10-31 | Ps 1 | James 1:1-18 | Mark 9:30-37 6am Intercessory Prayer—Church * 7am Traditional Communion service * (Roster Asher LA Paul A) Roster 9am Charismatic Service with Communion * (Morning tea Wait Team) Morning tea: 11.15am LINK Group Leaders Meeting—Church
LOOKING FORWARD...
September 21st 10am 24th Noon 7:30pm 26th 8:30am October 1st 11am 5th 10am 8th Noon 7pm 7:30pm 16th-17th Pit Stop LINK Group, Bardon (Rectory) Ph Christina 3369 5607 Preachers/Pastors Meeting, Lunch followed by staff meeting—Rectory LINK Group, Forest Lake—Ph Richard B 3372 9469 (2nd & 4th Thurs) Mission Breakfast Ph Berilyn to confirm 3870 5039 Service and Luncheon (note Pam will be away phone Parish Office) Pit Stop LINK Group, Bardon (Rectory) Ph Christina 3369 5607 Preachers/Pastors Meeting, Lunch followed by staff meeting—Rectory LINK Group, Kenmore—Ph John W 3378 1483 (2nd Thurs in mth) LINK Group, Forest Lake—Ph Richard B 3372 9469 (2nd & 4th Thurs) Global Leadership Summit, Gateway Baptist see foyer RSVP Wendy
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TODAY— TODAY—ANNE N 19th Audrey B, 21st Paul R
11am Service & Luncheon
Thursday 1st October Holy Communion service followed by fellowship lunch Cost $5, RSVP to Parish Office as Pam will be on leave Ph 3369 3301 Pick up a copy of today’s sermon after the service.....
See page 7 for important information re Deck Construction. Note closure of Hilda Beck garden.
BCA Box Opening Please hand your box to Berilyn M or leave it on the bench in the foyer for collection.
For more info phone Berilyn M 3870 5039
New recording equipment allows us to record the sermon directly to CD. So why not pick up a copy of today’s sermon after the service? Speak with the sound desk operator. Also download from website or contact the parish office. (no-longer Harvest School of Min)
CALENDAR AND PRAYER POINTS
FORTHCOMING MISSION TO NORTH QUEENSLAND
(confirmed bookings –there will be additional, smaller, activities)
September 16th Leave Brisbane 17th SARINA Evening workshop & Noelene’s book review 18th TOWNSVILLE (Heatley Anglican) 19th “Piece of the Puzzle” day seminar 20th Worship Services x 2 24th CAIRNS 26th St John’s Anglican AM—Men’s Breakfast Theme “Are You There God” AM—Women’s Group Workshop “Spiritual Fashion Parade”
27th St John’s Anglican AM—Worship Services x 2 PM—ATHERTON Xplore Arts Festival Opening & Presentations 28th PM—Drama Workshop 29th AM—Ministry to combined Seniors Groups PM—Xplore Arts Community Evening (incl Presentations) 30th Afternoon—”Fun with clowns” October 1st AM—Drama Workshop (inc children) PM—Travel to TOWNSVILLE 4th Worship Service Mt Louisa Uniting 6th Arrive Home
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LINK Group Study Guide Ecclesiastes 7.5-9 | Psalm 37.1-9 | Ephesians 4.17-28 | Luke 10.27-36 Introduction - Back to Church – Discuss the concept of a Back to Church Sunday. What have been some of the benefits (to the church / those who attended)?
What could we as a church have done better?
The Bible Study God’s love for us Rex quoted John 3.16 – a great text for newcomers, but spend a few minutes (concordance might help) to discover, read and discuss other related, verses about God’s love. (List at foot of 2nd page if you don’t find any)
Have there been times when you have been uncertain about – even doubted God’s love? If asked by your leader, briefly tell others in your group of your concerns – explain how you came through your doubts. Seek help if you haven’t (come through)
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Our love for God – and others. The text from Luke 10.27 (Deut. 6.5, Lev.9.18) should have been (and probably was) well known to the expert of the law. He asked Jesus, Who is my neighbor? Write down a question you would ask Jesus about this commandment. Discuss possible answer (to yours and others ?) with group.
Whose neighbor are you? was the question Neil left us. Consider for a few moments a person who for whatever reason, you aren’t a neighbor too. Given you can do little to change that person, what could you do to remedy the situation and be a neighbor (as the Samaritan in the parable) to him or her.
(For confidentiality – don’t write names)
Blockages to loving others Rex acknowledged difficulties with concept of neighbor embracing all people and mentioned a number of possible blockages we might need to overcome. These were f___, p________, d______ , l_________ and a____ with lack of f__________. Discuss. How might each get in the way of our love for neighbor?
Anger (with unforgiveness) can be a challenge for the most devout Christian. Discuss Psalm 37.7’s three principles for dealing with mounting anger;
Be still before the Lord.
Wait! (see also Romans 12.9-21),
Do not fret .
(Romans 5.8, Ephesians 2.4, 2 Thes. 2.16, 1 John 4.9,10, Rev. 1.5)
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Sermon & other notes
PARISH COUNCIL, SEEKING YOUR IDEAS & FEEDBACK...
Parish Council meet on the 5th Sept and heard reports from our 5 ministry areas. We were encouraged to hear that a number of the our ministry areas are receiving some valuable support and input from either Colin or Rex. It is a real blessing to have both these men on staff as we enter 2010. Puzzle—Thank you for Pieces of the Puzzle your contributions, follow-up letters from our pastors will be mailed during the next few weeks. Finances—a Finances most encouraging financial report was received indicating the pledges made during stewardship campaign have resulted in a pleasing increase to our weekly giving. Without your support we could not be moving forward with our activities and ministries for 2010. Thank you. Deck—A working party has been Deck formed to explore ministry possibilities provided by the new deck resource. In the next few weeks all members will be invited to contribute their ideas (via survey). In the meantime please feel free to discuss your thoughts & ideas with either Rex, Colin, Craige or Mike Kregor. Wendy Secretary
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Deck Construction Commenced
Construction of our new deck has commenced & is expected to take approx 8 weeks. Enjoy watching as the deck takes shape. Updated plans are on the notice board in the foyer. During this time please note the following health & safety issues when on the church premises:
♦ HILDA BECK GARDEN IS CLOSED during construction, please keep children out. ♦ CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED at all times. ♦ Parish members are NOT PERMITTED to enter the construction zone or handle
construction materials & tools. ♦ TAKE CARE in the car park & whilst on church grounds. ♦ Unfortunately parking disruptions will occur, we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum please CAR PARK IS RESERVED FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED ONLY. This is an exciting time with wonderful prospects for the growth of our parish and we thank you for your patience. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to discuss them with Bob or the church leaders. With thanks, Bob P & the team..
Pray for Family
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the One who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:25 Our families are extremely precious to us, and they are even more precious to our Heavenly Father. Sometimes we don’t understand why things turn out as they do with our children and grandchildren, but this we know, God NEVER goes back on His word. Please feel free to join with us every 3rd Saturday of the month where we can focus our thoughts and prayers on our families, all the while giving God our Father great thanks, for all He has done, Next morning of Prayer for family: Saturday 19th September (next Saturday) 7:30am—8:30am for what He is doing and for what He is going to do.
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Church Address: 290 Simpson's (cnr Burnham Rd), Bardon Q 4065 Rev Rex Marre Rector (Senior Pastor) Mob 0411 162 517 Email rex.marre@bardonanglican.org.au Rev Colin Nicholson Associate Priest Mob 0400 407 395 Email c.nicholson@bardonanglican.org.au Parish Office Mail to: 1 Hardwick Tce, Bardon Q 4065 Phone: 07 3369 3301 Fax: 07 3369 0910 E-mail: office@bardonanglican.org.au Website: www.bardonanglican.org.au Online Deposits BSB 704 901 Acc 0000 1170 (in Branch use BSB 034 844) Churchwardens Paul Ashley (3876 1320) Kaye Oakley (3371 0387) Paul Reedman (3396 7940) Parish Council 2009 (also includes Rector, Associate Priest, Treasurer & Wardens) Elected Vicki Ford Barbara Mann Mike Kregor Ex-Officio Robyn Brand Berilyn Morrison Craige Gravestein Peter Bates-Brownsword
Sunday Services 7am Traditional Communion Service / 9am Charismatic Worship & Communion Weekday Services 1st Thurs of each mth
Ministry Contacts
Contact can be made via the office or refer to Parish Directory for private phone/email info Children & Youth Ministry— Coordinator Rev Colin Nicholson Ministry Revel8 Youth Group Every Friday—Leader Jordan G School—Vacant RE Bardon SS —Vicki Ford Sunday School Chaplaincy—Colin Asher State School Chaplaincy Services—Coordinator Rev Rex Marre & Rev Colin Nicholson Church Services (Vacant) Roster & Music Ministry Prayer—Coordinator Rev Colin Nicholson (Paul Reedman) Pastoral & Prayer Groups—Neil Wait Chain—Dorothy Lynagh LINK Groups Prayer Chain Pit Stop LINK Group (Parents In Training)- Christina Marre Luncheon—Pam Louttit Insert—Jan Wanstall 11am Service Luncheon Prayer Needs Insert Resourcing— Resourcing—Coordinator Rev Rex Marre (Paul Ashley) Development—Craige Gravestein Leadership / Income Development Maintenance—Colin Asher Officer—Bob Paterson Maintenance Capital Works Project Officer Administration/Finance—Wendy Gunnell IT / Webpage Support Support—Paul Ashley Administration/Finance Mission— Outreach & Mission—Coordinator Rev Rex Marre (Craige Gravestein) Secretary— SOMA/Overseas—Rex Marre Mission Secretary—Berilyn Morrison SOMA/Overseas Visitation Pam Louttit Alpha Course Mike and Jan Kregor Club—Christina Marre Marriage Course John and Jan Wanstall Casserole Club Park—Elaine Lacey Carols Bowman Park Helping Hands (YWC) —Colin Asher Board—Damian Law Rep—Bob Paterson Notice Board Harvest School of Ministry Rep List—Craige Gravestein Mission Giving List
11am—Communion Service & Luncheon