We are blessed to have you sharing worship with us. Crèche is available for children under 3 & Sunday School for those over 3 during term time.

8.30am Morning Worship Rev. John Ruhle 10am Congregational Meeting (Auditorium) 6pm Evening Worship Rev. John Ruhle Please talk to: Rev. John Ruhle Pastor Matt Smith Scott McDonald (Council

Chair 0419 927 988) Contact details are on the back of these notices along with our team leaders. Or visit our website: www.thegapuca.org.au

Please stay for morning tea or supper. Feel free to fill out a welcome card (found in the pews) & give the card to a steward or welcome elder. You can also fill out this form online - visit our website click “Connect” & then “Forms”

Today’s readings: James 4:1-17 “Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wishes, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, commits sin.” James 4:14-17 (NRSV)

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY AT 10.00AM!

Members are advised that the election for the roles of Elder and Church Councilor will be held at the Congregational Meeting to be held after this morning’s worship service. The budget for 2016 will also be presented for congregational approval. You are urged to attend and share in the decision making on the future of our Congregation. The following are names of people who have been nominated for the roles. Elders: Karen Boyd, Val Jenkins, Marion Thomas, Glenda Whittred, Merrilyn Williams Church Council: Mal Campbell, Lynda Dudman, Ian Hayes, Faye Holmes, Ross McDonald, Lyn Orchard (Elder), Esma Ross (Elder), Pieter Swart

PASTORAL CARE MEETING The last Pastoral Care Meeting for 2015 will be in the foyer at 7pm on the 24th November. All Elders & Pastoral Carers are encouraged to attend. Please Note: Pastoral Carers and Elders are to please collect an envelope from the bench in the entry. Thank you, Lynda Dudman 3300 3110 MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS When you give a gift through Everything in Common you’re directly supporting the work of the Uniting Church’s overseas partners as they alleviate poverty, respond to injustice and share the good news with their own communities. From Bee Hives to School Books see the range of gifts available starting at just $10. Items are also on sale this morning from the foyer. If you would like to make a donation or know more, contact Lynette Swart (lynswart3@gmail.com) or visit

COMMUNIFY & PRISON MINISTRY DONATIONS Prison Ministry gives support to families who are having a difficult time, especially at Christmas time. Communify assists people to live independently and provide services in response to the issues. We share our grocery collections (trolley in foyer) between these 2 organisations. Communify have recently made a special request for the following groceries - breakfast cereal, peanut butter, vegemite, rice, pasta sauce, tuna (big cans), tinned fruit in juice. They are struggling a bit at the moment and at Christmas time there is greater need. Communify have also asked for assistance to pack Christmas hampers on Wednesday 16th. December. Please contact Communify (3710 2700) if you can help. Thank you, Outreach Team MONDAY BIBLE STUDY Monday’s Bible Study group will meet at Lorna Cook’s home, 2pm tomorrow 16th November.

DATE CLAIMER: Sunday 13th December will be Rev. John Ruhle’s last Sunday with The Gap UC. A Closure of Ministry Service for Rev. John will be conducted by Moreton Rivers Presbytery here

YOUR INVITATION Invitation to what? To assist in the garage sale by donating items which are suitable for sale….. while cleaning out your cupboards, your sheds, your drawers of those items you don’t use, the items you no longer need. Research has shown that if we keep ‘clutter’ around our house, around our home we often cause ourselves stress, something we don’t need in todays world. Please, bring those items to the church & leave them in the box in the Fellowship Room or on the tables under the church – or call us if you need assistance. The church needs your assistance. We need your assistance. Can you help? Thank you, Tony and Christine Everett (3300 2947)

Growing life-long

disciples of Christ

Growing our commitment to faith development Growing our membership through belonging, welcoming and ministry

opportunities Growing our intergenerational ministry Growing the use of spiritual gifts and leadership abilities Growing our call to mission beyond The Gap

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NOTICES & MORE! Weekly sermons are available from the

homepage - click on “sermons online”

“TRANSITIONS, LOSS & RESILIENCE” REFLECTION DAY Saturday 5th December at the Dingle home, 28 Ruth St CORINDA (8 mins walk from Corinda Station and bus) Transitions can bring loss with the change, such as in facing a health challenge, moving house, relationship change, a death of someone close. Everyone’s experience of pain & loss is unique. ADELE DINGLE will lead a reflection day on Saturday 5th December, using the power of symbols, story, music and poetry to reflect, meditate & find strategies. TIME: 9am for 9:30 to 3pm. Morning tea is provided. Please BYO lunch. COST: $15 or concession $10. REGISTER: by Monday 30th November by email: dingle1@bigpond.com or ring Adele on 0437 792 625. Or get a form from the foyer noticeboard. MERE MALES, WHERE ARE YOU? Psalm 100 King James Version (KJV) tells us:

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his

presence with singing. Wendy Rolls has again offered to assist those of us who want to more confidently sing our praises to the Lord, this time with a mixture of singing and technical knowledge. Give your name to Wendy (0428 713 988) or to me (0416 066 508 or trekmate@optusnet.com.au) and get on board.

Remember, you can teach old dogs new tricks! When we have the names, we can make the times. Please let us know your interest, soon. Thanks, Tony Everett

CHRISTMAS @ GROW SUNDAY SCHOOL The children will be bringing home a notice today with the details for Grow’s Christmas Celebrations. To summarise: Christmas lessons & Performance Rehearsals, during Grow mornings 29th Nov & 6th Dec, dress rehearsals from 3.30pm on the 6th. Christmas Break Up party - after Grow on 6th Dec, we are asking for you to bring a plate per family to share. Please note special details for Sprouts & Year 1&2’s. Our Christmas Performance will be during the Carols Service on 6th December.

FIT AFTER 50 LUNCHEON All past & present participants of Fit after 50 are invited to our Christmas Luncheon to be held at LITSE Lounge, Keperra on Wednesday 25 November at 12 noon. Bookings essential by Thursday 19 November along with $10 deposit. Please contact Lyn Orchard (3351 7662), Sally Algate (3300 5860) or Terri Kozac (3369 6007).

Each Tuesday morning, come & pray for community, church, worship & ourselves…

TUESDAY PRAYER MORNINGS (7am to 8am) All are welcome to have a cuppa, to share your concerns & prayers or to pray silently with others. Come when you can, leave when you must. PRAYER CHAIN: For prayer requests public or private please contact Jeannie Ballantyne 3369 3072.

It is time to be creative! SUNDAY 29th November @ 5PM Bring and share finger food tea

followed by special Advent collage & worship.

For more information about how you can contribute financially to our work at The Gap Uniting Church please contact the Coordinator to discuss options COORDINATOR: Ross Carseldine Email: rosscarseldine@gmail.com Phone: 3300 5776

CHURCH OFFICE (Monday - Friday): 9am—12pm Silvia & Faye PHONE: 3300 2712 EMAIL: office@thegapuca.org.au WEB SITE: www.thegapuca.org.au POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 405, The Gap Qld 4061

MISSION TEAMS Care

Anne Carseldine Phone: 3300 5776

Discipleship Mal Campbell

Phone: 3351 1845

Finance & Administration Ian Hayes

Phone: 3300 6921

Outreach Ross McDonald

Phone: 3300 4056

Worship: Wendy Rolls

Phone: 0428 713 988

Mon 16th John Service Prep Day 9.15am First Steps in Music (Upper John Knox) 9.30am Playgroup (Lower John Knox) Tues 17th 7am Prayer and Coffee (Foyer) 8am Fit After Fifty (Lower John Knox) 9am Potting Group (Rear Shed) 9.30am Playgroup (Lower John Knox) 6.30pm Fit After Fifty (Lower John Knox) 7pm Morning Worship Planning (Foyer) Wed 18th 8am Fit After Fifty (Lower John Knox) 9.15am GUCCE Craft (Foyer) 8pm Men’s Tennis (Taylor Range) Thur 19th 8am Fit After Fifty (Lower John Knox) 9.30am Playgroup (Lower John Knox) 10am First Steps in Music (Foyer) 10am Day Fellowship AGM (Upper John Knox) 1pm Team Meeting 3pm The Gap Cluster Chaplaincy Meeting (Foyer) 6.30pm Fit After Fifty (Lower John Knox) Fri 20th 9.15am First Steps in Music (Foyer) 9.30am Playgroup (Lower John Knox) 5.30pm Kids Club (Lower John Knox) Sun 22nd 8.30am Morning Worship - Month on James V - John 10am Grow Plus Christmas Performance Rehearsal (UJK) 10am Carols by Candlelight Music Rehearsal (Auditorium) 3pm Young Adult Gathering (Auditorium) 6pm Evening Worship - - Month on James V - John

MINISTRY TEAM Minister

Rev. John Ruhle (Not available Fridays)

Phone: 0406 123 498

Email: jruhle@thegapuca.org.au

Families’ Pastor Matt Smith

(Teaching at BBC Mon to Wed, in office Thurs & Fri)

Phone: 0409 917 729

Email: msmith@thegapuca.org.au