August/September 2017 - Oxley-Darra Uniting Church · Contact: Jan Thompson on 3379 2622 Prayer...
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August/September 2017
Transcript of August/September 2017 - Oxley-Darra Uniting Church · Contact: Jan Thompson on 3379 2622 Prayer...
August /September 2017
Service t imesSunday 7.45am 9.45am 6.30pm
Morning teaAfter our 7.45 and 9.45am worship services we share morning tea in the hall. Everyone is welcome to grab a cup of tea, coffee or a cold drink and a bite to eat and enjoy a chat.
Children are welcomeChildren are a gift from God and we consider them to be an important part of our community here at Oxley Uniting Church.Please feel free to discuss with your children what is happening during worship. If they become a little noisy, please don?t be concerned. Their energy is a sign of the life that God has given them.Activity sheets and toys are available at the rear of the sanctuary. Please help yourself or ask a welcomer to assist.
Facilit iesBathrooms are located downstairs. Head out the front door and down to the car park; they are on the right of the stairs. The parents room is behind the piano, in the sanctuary best accessed from the back few rows of pews. The kitchen is located to the left of the front door. Please help yourself to a glass of water if you need one during worship.
WelcomeWelcome to our August/September edition of the Oxley Uniting Church News. Much has happened in the life of the congregation over the last two months for which we give thanks to God. Our celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Uniting Church in Australia was a wonderful occasion on which to give thanks for all that God has provided and to celebrate God?s continued presence with us. Our Day Camp/ Funfari was again a great witness to the community about our commitment to spread the Good News of the God?s love for all people. Both of these events utilised the gifts and passions of people in our church community and beyond to serve God and serve the church. The month of August will see us look again at what our gifts are and how God might use each of us in serving the body in order that the body can remain a vital part of this community and beyond.
God BlessRev Andrew GuntonMinister
Sunday ConnectSunday morning during school term, linked with worship.Groups for pre-prep to high school.Children will be directed when to leave worship for Sunday Connect.Contact: Ken Acworth on 0400 301 123
Social and Craf t GroupFirst and third Monday of each month9.00am at Oxley church hallContact: Jan Thompson on 3379 2622
Prayer Meet ingWednesday mornings7.00am at Oxley churchA small group meets weekly to pray for situations in the church, the local community and the world. All welcome. Contact: Rev Andrew on 0449 986 390
KidzoneWednesday afternoons 3.30 to 5.00pm at Oxley church hallAfter school activities for primary school aged children. Contact: Ken Acworth on 0400 301 123
CrossroadsSecond and fourth Wednesday evenings7.30pm at Oxley church hallFellowship and social activities for people living with disabilities. Contact: June Jay on 3085 6792
Garden Lovers' ClubFourth Thursday of every month 9.30am at Oxley church hallContact: Ivan Roberts on 3278 7745
Friday Ladies' Craft GroupFriday during school terms 9.30am - 12 noon in the downstairs hall.Contact: Vicki Robinson on 3375 3380
Priority One (P1)Friday evenings during school term7.00 to 8.30pm at Oxley church hallYouth group just for children in year 7.Contact: Ken Acworth on 0400 301 123
Friday night youth (FNY)Friday evenings during school term7.30 to 9.30 pm at Oxley church hall.Youth group for high school ages Contact: Jo Scarlett on 0477990121
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Spot light on: Wednesday morning prayer group
Each Wednesday morning of the school term, a small but dedicated group of people meet at 7am to 7:30am to pray for our community, the people of our church, and our world. Prayer is such a vital part of being in relationship with God and our corporate prayer is an important part of being part of Christ?s body together. Our prayer time is open to anyone who wants to come along .
We also welcome any prayer requests that people would like us to pray about. These can be emailed to Rev Andrew or Pastor Ken prior to our prayer time. May we continue to take up the challenge that Paul puts before the Thessalonians (5:17) to ?pray without ceasing."
From our church library, I have just read a book by Bill Hybels called ?The God You're Looking For". Sooner or later, almost everybody looks for God?. The words from this book that inspired me the most were these two sentences: ?I couldn?t survive a single day without the friendship of Christ, not one single day.? ?I really believe that the God of the Bible, the God I love is the God you?re looking for.? Have you found the God you?re looking for? Miriam King
Book review: The God You're Looking For
Each One a Minister - Bible StudyAugust will see us as a whole congregation focus on the study resources ?Each One a Minister?. This study material, from the Methodist church in the USA, guides us to discover and re-discover our gifts for God?s ministry. Once we discover or re-connect with the gifts and abilities we will be challenged to use these gifts to help the body grow and develop into God?s future. The study book is based upon Paul?s letter to the Ephesians along with other supporting scripture readings. The book is divided into 3 Parts. Part 1 has 6 study sessions, based roughly around the 6 chapters in Ephesians. These are:Session 1. God?s Intention for us; Ephesians 1.Session 2. Prepared for Good Deeds; Ephesians 2.Session 3. Sharing the Secret; Ephesians 3Session 4. Gifted Children; Ephesians 4:1-16Session 5. The Right Stuff; Ephesians 4:17-5:20Session 6. Submit to One Another; Ephesians 5:21-6:21
Part 2 looks at Spirituality and Practicality and Part 3 is a guide for exploring areas of ministry.it is intended that as many members as possible would engage with the study material and be challenged to look at their gifts and explore how they may be most effectively used in the life of the church.A number of study groups are available. Sign up sheets are available in the foyer and you are encouraged to find a time and location that suits you. Some people may not be able to participate in a group, but are encouraged to obtain a copy of the book and work through it at their own pace.We will also be running a workshop on Saturday 26 August, 9am-12 noon, to help people discover where their gifts might be used in the life of the church. I hope you are able to take the opportunity during August to rediscover the gifts that God has given you and how you might use these gifts to further his work in our congregation and beyond.
August 201702 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting
3.30pm Kidzone
04 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Bremer Brisbane Presbytery "Encounter" youth & young adults' worship
05 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 06 Sun 7.45am worship + communion
Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worship + communionRev Andrew Gunton 6.30pm worship + communionRev Andrew Gunton
07 Mon 9.30am Social and Craft 09 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting
3.30pm Kidzone 7.30pm Crossroads
10 Thu 7.30pm Resource Ministry Area meeting
11 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Priority One7.30pm FNY
12 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 13 Sun 7.45am worship
Pastor Ken Acworth 9.45am worshipPastor Ken Acworth 12pm Barnabas lunch 6.30pm worshipPastor Ken Acworth
16 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting 3.30pm Kidzone
17 Thu 7.30pm Ministry Area coordinators meeting
18 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Priority One7.30pm FNY
19 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 20 Sun 7.45am worship
Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worshipRev Andrew Gunton 6.30pm worshipRev Andrew Gunton
21 Mon 9.30am Social and Craft 23 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting
3.30pm Kidzone 7.30pm Crossroads
24 Thu 9.15am Garden Lovers' Club
25 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Priority One7.30pm FNY
26 Sat 9am - 12pm Exploring Your Gifts For Ministry workshop 9.30am It?s All About Music
27 Sun 7.45am worship Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worshipRev Andrew Gunton 6.30pm worshipRev Andrew Gunton
30 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting 3.30pm Kidzone 7.30pm Crossroads
September 201701 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group
7.00pm Priority One7.30pm Friday Night Youth (FNY)
02 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 03 Sun 7.45am worship + communion
Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worship + communionRev Andrew Gunton 6.30pm worship + communionRev Andrew Gunton
ContributeGot something you want included in the weekly bulletin? Email us by 7pm on Thursday to:[email protected]
Online givingCommonwealth bankAC name: Oxley Darra UCA Parish Offerings AccountBSB: 064-011 Account number: 10032190
Our kitchen renovation is now complete. Already it is much appreciated in the life of our church community by providing additional conveniences. Thank you to all those who sorted, cleaned, demolished, packed, supported and shared in the work of bringing this to fruition. Please prayerfully consider contributing. to the fundraising appeal. Envelopes marked Kitchen Appeal are available in the foyer. You can also make a donation by direct debit to the church?s bank account. Please put in the message reference ?Kitchen Appeal? .BSB: 064144 Acc No: 00903311Acc Name: Uniting Church Oxley Darra Parish Council
04 Mon 9.30am Social and Craft 06 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting
3.30pm Kidzone 07 Thu 7.30pm CLT meeting
08 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Priority One7.30pm FNY
09 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 10 Sun 7.45am worship
Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worshipRev Andrew Gunton 12pm Barnabas lunch 6.30pm worshipRev Andrew Gunton
13 Wed 7.00am Prayer meeting 3.30pm Kidzone 7.30pm Crossroads
14 Thu 7.30pm Youth and Children's Ministry Area meeting
15 Fri 9.30am Ladies' craft group 7.00pm Priority One7.30pm FNY
16 Sat 9.30am It?s All About Music 17 Sun 7.45am worship
Rev Andrew Gunton 9.45am worshipRev Andrew Gunton 6.30pm worshipRev Andrew Gunton
18 Mon 9.30am Social and Craft 24 Sun 7.45am worship
Pastor Ken Acworth 9.45am worshipPastor Ken Acworth 6.30pm worshipPastor Ken Acworth
28 Thu 9.15am Garden Lovers' Club
Rev Andrew GuntonMinister
p: 07 32781394 m: 0449 986 390e: [email protected]
Pastor Ken AcworthYouth, Children, and Young Adults Pastorp: 07 3375 4142 m: 0400 301 123 e: [email protected]
oxleydarrauc.org.aufacebook.com/oxleyunitingchurch
Glenys TaylorEducation and transformation
Jan ThompsonMission outreach and evangelism
Sharyn SinnamonPastoral care
David GreerResources for [email protected]
VacantWorship ministry area
Jo ScarlettYouth and [email protected]
Minist ry area contacts
Locat ionOxley-Darra Uniting Church
114 Oxley Station RoadOxley QLD 4075
Sunday services 7.45am, 9.45am, 6.30pm
