Welcome to Worship at Glebe Road Uniting Church . . . Sunday 2 November 2014 www.gleberd.com.au

www.gleberd.com.au
Sunday 2 November 2014
Welcome to Worship at Glebe Road Uniting Church . . .
May the Spirit of the Living God fall afresh on us in our worship and fellowship together.
Everyone is welcome to join together for refreshments following the services.
NON-VIOLENCE: ADVOCACY AND A WAY OF LIFE
The life of Jesus is characterised by many amazing facets
of his divine-human being. One of those is the nonviolence with which he lived. This, of course, is in stark
contrast to his torture and death.
The non-violent way of life is the one most of us have
chosen to live; or, at least, the way in which we have
chosen to live for most of our life. I pause at this point
and respectfully recognise those who have served our
nation as members of the Australian Defence Force and
who have fulfilled combat roles as a part of their duty.
Similarly, those who serve on the front line of
maintaining law and order, at times required to discharge
firearms and exercise physical strength to maintain the
safety of others and the apprehension of offenders.
However, the use of violence to gain, or maintain, power
and control over others for the purpose of subjugation,
humiliation or exploitation, is contrary to the life and
character of Jesus, and the gospel values we are called to
live by. There is a growing wave of societal energy rising
up against violence in our communities: violence in our
homes, where people gather to socialise, and on the
streets.
I have noticed, with significant interest, that the recently
announced 2015 Queensland Australian of the Year and
Victorian Australian of the Year are people who live and
advocate a non-violent way of life. Hetty Johnson,
Ministry Team
Rev Peter Arnett ,
Lead Minister
p: 0400 774 890
e: [email protected]
Mr Adam Tipple,
Young Families Pastor
e: [email protected]
Every member of the
Congregation is a valued
member of the Team
Mrs Noela Rothery,
Office Administrator
e: [email protected]
founder of the child protection charity Bravehearts, and a
leading child protection activist has been honoured as the
Queensland finalist for Australian of the Year. Rosie
Batty has been honoured in Victoria for her work as a
campaigner against domestic violence. Rosie is the
mother of Luke who, at the age of 11, was bashed to
death by his father earlier this year in a public park.
I know nothing of the faith journey of these two ladies,
but I affirm that their actions of activism and advocacy
give expression to the gospel value of non-violence. As
disciples of Jesus let us be an inspiration and an
encouragement to one another, and a voice of hope to our
community, as we give private and public support to the
cry for violence to cease in our homes and in our society.
Let’s speak out and
take action against
domestic/family and
social violence so that
Ipswich may become a
safer place for
everyone.
Blessings,
Pete.
Church Council
Celebration Service
Peter Case—Chairperson
Nyleta Bruce—Secretary
Derek Hirons— Treasurer
Vi Beaumont, Bev Bruce,
David Hunter, Judy Jackson,
Noel Rothery, Xavier Camillo.
9 am Advent Celebration Service
Sunday 7 December
(note change of date)
Regular Sunday Services
8:15 am; 10:15 am & 6 pm
Church Office
Tues to Fri 9 am—12:30 pm
Phone 3202 1700
PO Box 83, Booval, 4304
[email protected]
What’s happening this week ...
Sun 2 Nov
8:15 am Leader: Adam Tipple
Preacher: Rev. P. Arnett
Holy Communion
10:15 am
Leader: Adam Tipple
Preacher: Greg Seymour
Leader: Casie Slater
6:00 pm Preacher: Rev. Peter Arnett
Mon 3 Nov
9:30 am Mainly Music
7:30 pm Church Council
Wed 5 Nov
7:00 am Waterers and Weeders
9:30 am Womens’ Fellowship
Thurs 6 Nov
9:30 am Mainly Music
Fri 7 Nov
7:30 pm Collision and Resurrection
Sat 8 Nov
7:30 pm Eisteddfod Presentation
Evening
Sun 9 Nov
8:15 am Leader: Bev Bruce
Preacher: Hannah Jackson
10:15 am Leader: Bev Bruce
Preacher: Hannah Jackson
Holy Communion
6:00 pm Leader: Cameron Kelso
Preacher: Rev. Peter Arnett
Who is celebrating this week?
Birthdays
28 October
Noel Pittman
7 November
Vic Johnson,
Karen Madders
Prayer Points:

Pray that the doctors will correctly diagnose
and treat Lola Milward’s condition and that
she will know God’s peace at this time.

Pray that Heather Turner will settle in well
at Brassall Village.

Pray for Robyn Sorensen and her family as
the mourn the loss of Noel.
ADVENT CELEBRATION
SERVICE
Sunday 7th December 2014
9:00 am
Note—change of date.
Notices …
Women’s Fellowship AGM Women’s Fellowship meets on
Wednesday 5th November at 9.30AM. We will be having
the AGM and general meeting. Ladies invited to come
along and enjoy the Fellowship. Merle’s Team on Morning
Tea.
ROSTERS FOR THE 8.15AM SERVICE: Rosters have been
emailed out to all concerned and printed copies in the
Foyer for those not on email. Please let Jean know if you
should have received a Roster and did not get one. Thanks
to everyone who volunteers – you are much appreciated.
Please note: Advent Celebration which was to be on the
30th November at 9.00am, has been rescheduled to 7th
December at 9.00am.
This means that the 30 Nov will now be an 8.15am service,
and the 7th Dec will be a 9.00 am service. This is only going
to affect the people on Roster #1 (i.e. music, singers,
sound, computer) which will just mean just reversing those
dates for people on roster. People on Roster #2 will
remain the same, only time of service changes. Any
questions? Ask Jean.
DATE CLAIMER: Kid’s Musical, Saturday 29th November
2014—watch for more details.
Habitat Theatre Night— Entertaining Angels Wednesday
19th November 2014, 7:30 pm. Tickets $25. See Ken 0419
112 004.
Handel's Messiah—A Cambrian Special Event on
Sunday, 16 November 2014 at 2:00pm; St Mary's Catholic
Church, cnr Elizabeth Street & Roseberry Parade, Ipswich.
The Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir and the Sunshine
Coast Oriana Choir combine to welcome in the Christmas
Season with a presentation of that most loved oratorio Handel's "Messiah".
Tickets will also be available at the door. Adults: $35,
Concessions: $30, Children: $20. See poster on the notice
board.
The “Brynhyfryd” Project
The Ipswich Art Gallery is
researching for an exhibition
of Brynhyfryd, the Blackstone
mansion house built in 1891.
How can you help? You may
have an object from the
house which has been passed
down through your family, or you may know of someone
who does.
The Art Gallery is interested in objects and building
materials which are known to come from Brynhyfryd. In
addition they would like to collect stories about the
objects. Please contact Fiona Forrest at
[email protected] .
ATTENTION THOSE WITH
VOCAL CHORDS
You are specially invited to
participate in this year’s
amazing
Carols In The Park
Choir.
There are no age limits, there
are no special requirements,
other than having a voice, you
don't even need to audition!!
This year’s choir needs YOU!!
Rehearsal times are:
Saturday 6th Dec - 10am-12pm
and
Saturday 13th Dec from 10am and
hopefully finishing around
12pm, here at the church.
I'd you have any questions
please see Sarah Rothery.
Ekaristi / Glebe Road Partnership
update
Fundraising wrap-up
As we have raised approx. $38000 of the $40000 goal, the plan is to finalise
fund raising for the school building project at the end of 2014.
During the Advent Celebration Service on 7th December any outstanding Jars
of Hope will be collected, and we will give thanks for the life-giving way in
which our church and community has responded to the need of our partners in
Timor Leste.
Rev. Ji Zhang visits Ekaristi
This weekend, Rev. Ji Zhang, Manager of Church Partnerships in Asia for
UnitingWorld is visiting the IPTL churches in Dili. He is special guest at the
opening of new Hosana Church in the city of Dili. Rev Domingos, who
visited here in 2010, is the minister of this church. The building commenced
in Indonesian times, and has lay unfinished for more than 14 years. Timor
Leste government has financed the completion of this building.
Rev Ji will also visit Ekaristi church and Marcelo II school, where he will
inspect the progress of the building of the classrooms on behalf of
UnitingWorld and Glebe Road. We look forward to hearing from him.
With Love to the World
Advent and Christmas issue
A daily Bible reading guide based on the
Revised common Lectionary
on sale in the Church foyer $5.00
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Cell Groups
For Bible study, Christian learning and
fellowship.
mainly music
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am
Waterers and Weeders
Wednesdays 7:30am.
Glebe Garden Club — Meets 1:30pm on the 1st
Saturday of each month.
Collision—Youth Group (Yrs 7-12) Friday night
7:30
Women’s Fellowship
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at
9.30am
Resurrection—Young Adults Group Friday
nights 8-10 pm
Xtreme—Sunday morning during 2nd Service.
Craft, Coffee and Chat — Every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of the month, 9:30—11:30am.
Timor Leste Experience 2015
We are planning to send a team of 12 in the school holidays September 2015.
The plan is to conduct a trip into some rural parts of Timor Leste, as well as
spending time in the Church and school community. The experience will be
shaped around those who join the team. The approximate cost will be $2500.
Please consider your inclusion in the team.
Learn to speak Tetum
Have you ever considered visiting our brothers and sisters at Ekaristi
Church in Dili?
If you have answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions then you will be
pleased to know that the Institute of Modern Languages (UQ) are introducing
a Beginners Tetum course in 2015. The course runs over two semesters (of
11 weeks each) and begins in March 2015. The cost, per semester is $325,
which includes all materials.
Stall on Sunday 9th November
Following both services there will be a Craft and Cake Stall to raise money
towards our School Building Project. Thanks to those who are organising
and supporting this project.
Prison Ministry Christmas Donations
As Christmas draws nearer we are gratefully receiving donations of items for the
Prison Ministry Christmas Drive 2014.
We need your help again this year.
 Shampoo 250-300ml
 Soaps individually wrapped
 Deodorant - plastic roll on 50ml Alcohol
Free
 Toothbrushes individually wrapped
 Toothpaste 90-110ml
ONLINE GIVING
The sizes are important. Items that do not meet these requirements are not
permitted into the centres. Please pray for these unique programs that give our
church an opportunity to share in practical displays of Christ‘s love and help meet
the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of prisoners and their families.
Tithes and offerings: UCA GLEBE ROAD
IPSWICH UNITING CHURCH; BSB : 014010; A/c
No.: 387151291
DONATIONS MAY BE LEFT IN A BOX
IN OUR CHURCH FOYER