WHAT IS FAITH? - Glebe Road Uniting Church

Sunday, 11th August 2013
W H AT I S F A I T H ?
This morning we are exploring a portion of Hebrews 11. This chapter
stands as a beacon of light declaring the faith of the ancients as a
witness to us: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph,
Moses and Rahab. The chapter opens with these words:
“Now faith is confidence
in what we hope for and
assurance about what
we do not see.”
(Hebrews 11:1)
EKKA RESULTS
Pete and Lachie have something to
crow about! Their roosters gained a
second and third place at the Ekka. If
you wish to visit their chooks please
note the following pen numbers:
1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1211, 1212.
Christian faith is that trust and confidence we have in a living and loving
God, self-revealed in Jesus Christ, and present with us by the Holy Spirit.
In Christ we are offered the free gift of life-transforming grace, life in all
its fullness, and eternal life beyond this mortal existence.
Today we will be celebrating this gift of God’s grace expressed
preveniently in the sacrament of baptism. Adam and Jane Tipple will be
presenting their beautiful daughter, Rose, for baptism in faith that the
Spirit of Christ will continue to be at work in her life, and that she will
continue to experience the reality of God’s amazing love through this
part of God’s family, of which we are all a part.
Lectionary
Readings
Blessings,
Pete.
Pete’s Dad and Mum had a very
successful show with 2 thirds, 5
seconds, 4 firsts, 2 champions and 7
champion of champions, finishing
with one bird in the top 16 of the
show and one in the top 8. Pen
numbers from 1104 to 1169 and the
two birds out the front in the special
champions display.
Sunday 11 August Sunday 18 August
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
Luke 12: 32-40
Isaiah 5: 1-7
Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19
Herews 11: 29-12:2
Luke 12: 49-56
Ministry Team
Rev Peter Arnett , Lead Minister
Mr Adam Tipple, Young Families Pastor
Mrs Noela Rothery, Office
Administrator
Every member of the Congregation
is a valued member of the Team
Church Council
Regular Sunday
Services
8:15 am
10:15 am
6.00 pm
9:00 am
Celebration
Services
18 August Remembrance
Service
Church Office
Postal PO Box 83 Booval 4304
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Office Hours Tues to Fri 9am—12.30pm
Bev Bruce, Chairperson
Nyleta Bruce, Secretary
Derek Hirons, Treasurer
Vi Beaumont, Peter Case, Lyn Favelle,
Daniel Francis, David Hunter, Judy
Jackson, Noel Rothery, Greg Seymour.
What’s happening this
week ...
Sun 11th Aug
8:15 am Leader: Brad Case
Preacher: Rev. P. Arnett
10:15 am Leader: Brad Case
Preacher: Rev. P. Arnett
Holy Communion
6:00 pm Leader: Hannah Jackson
Preacher: Rev. P Arnett
Mon 12th Aug
9:30 am Mainly Music
Tue 13th Aug
9:30 am Mid Week Service
Rev. Peter Arnett
Wed 14th Aug
7:00 am Waterers & Weeders
9:30 am Coffee, Craft & Chat
6:30 pm Celebration Service Music
Thu 15th Aug
9:30 am Mainly Music
6:30 pm Presbytery Consultation
(see separate notice)
Fri 16th Aug
6:30 pm Impact
7:30 pm Collision
Sat 17th Aug
9:00 am Silkstone Eisteddfod begins
Sun 18th Aug
9:00 am Annual Remembrance
Service
Preacher: Rev. Peter Arnett
6:30 am Leader: Brad Case
Preacher; Rev. P. Arnett
Holy Communion
Prayer Points
Please pray for:
Yvonne Wood in rehab at St Andrews Brisbane.
Praise God, Jamie's readings have stabilized,
pray continued treatment brings count down.
Continue to pray for Janice James.
Ken Fischer, [email protected];
Mob 0419 112 004
Congratulations to those who are
celebrating this week ...
Birthdays
11 Aug
Jim O’Grady
12 Aug
Claire Holden
14 Aug
Rebecca Eveans; Ray Burke;
Kathy Browning; Susan Woodward
16 Aug
Merle Setch and Thelma Hales
Anniversaries
11 Aug
Marg and Vic Johnson
15 Aug
Bill and Lola Milward
Notices ...
ALL CELL/FELLOWSHIP GROUPS —
Nyleta Bruce, Secretary, Church Council, has requested a
list of names of those involved in your group and the
person who is the leader or responsible for gathering the
group together. Please email [email protected] or
hand list to the office.
GLEBE ROAD SINGLE LADIES GROUP will meet in Queen’s
Park Kiosk next Sunday 18th August at 12 noon. All
welcome.
THE ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
will be held on Sunday 18 August at 9am.
The Remembrance Book has been placed in
the foyer. Please record the names of
deceased loved ones whom you would like
remembered during the Service.
2013-14 CHURCH DIRECTORY—UPDATED DRAFT
The draft copy has been updated (including email
addressed which were omitted in the previous copy).
Please make changes and additions if applicable, or email
the office at [email protected]
WITH LOVE TO THE WORLD
Available now from the Church Foyer.
Cost - $5:00 in the box thanks.
DVDS of 8:15 am Service - available from
the office.
SALE OF CHAIRS Unfortunately the sale
of chairs has fallen through. The
congregation will be kept up to date
with further developments.
THANKS
to the ladies who cleaned the bibles this week!
A UCA discussion on
Marriage and public
covenants
for same gender
relationships.
Consultation at Glebe Rd UCA
Fellowship Hall,
Thursday August 15th 6:30pm for
7:00pm.
Please RSVP to church office.
The Assembly Doctrine Working
Group has asked for a consultation
with members of the UCA in the
Bremer Brisbane Presbytery – along
with another presbytery in
Queensland - so that it can best
prepare the discussion paper for the
church on theology of marriage
within the UCA and its implications
for public covenants for same-gender
relationships.
The aim of this meeting is for the
Doctrine Working Group to gain a
sense of what the issues of concern
are around marriage and same
gender relationships. This is not a
meeting at which a vote will be taken
for or against any proposal.
All participants in UCA congregations
and faith communities are welcome
to attend.
We welcome you to visit the
FAIR TRADE POP UP SHOP
Shop 10/64 Raceview Street, Raceview, 4305
An eclectic collection of hand crafted home décor
delights, children’s fun and educational resources,
fashion accessories, musical instruments, handmade
paper products and quirky recycled gifts from Africa,
Bangladesh, India, Thailand and Peru are available for
purchase.
Something for everyone’s budget
Homeless Persons’ week 2013
Young people: get
creative!
The Uniting Church, Queensland Synod
is again running a Calendar Art
Competition to showcase the creativity of
young people across the life of the
Church. Budding artists aged between
five and 17 years are invited to enter a
drawing, painting, collage, photograph or
digital artwork.
For more information visit
together.ucaqld.com.au/artcompetition
SILKSTONE
EISTEDDFOD
The Piano and Instrumental
Sections of the Silkstone
Eisteddfod begin on Saturday 17th
August in the church, hall and
Fellowship Centre
Admission: Adults $3/ Pen $2.50;
Season Ticket: Adults $10/
Concession $8.
All are welcome to come and
encourage the competitors and
enjoy the high quality
performances.
Homeless Persons’ Week 2013 runs
from 5–11 August 2013 and is an
annual themed week coordinated by
Homelessness Australia. It is used to
raise awareness of people
experiencing homelessness and the
surrounding issues. This year’s
theme is Hidden Homelessness.
You can find information, helpful
links and facts to become better
informed about homelessness and
poverty on the Uniting Church in
Queensland’s Housing and
Homelessness Directory.
Katie Lewis
Research Officer, Uniting
Communications
Regular
Activities
Cell Groups
For Bible study, Christian learning
and fellowship.
mainly music
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am
Craft, Coffee and Chat
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
the month, 9:30am to 11:30am.
Waterers and Weeders
Wednesdays 7:30am.
Glebe Garden Club
Meets 1:30pm on the 1st Saturday
of each month.
Indoor Bowls Club
Wednesday afternoons at 1pm
Horizons
For all Seniors / Retirees. Meets
monthly, 9:30am, each 3rd
Tuesday.
Women’s Fellowship
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the
month at 9.30am
Impact—Youth Group (Yrs 4-7)
Friday night 6:30 pm
Collision—Youth Group (Yrs 8-12)
Friday night 7:30 pm
Xtreme—Sunday morning during
2nd Service.
Online Giving
Tithes and offerings:
Glebe Road Ipswich UC
BSB : 704-919
A/c No.: 290008225
Opportunities
to Serve
The ministry teams have
begun to meet together to
identify their specific areas of
responsibility under Peter
Arnett’s guidance.
Watch out for opportunities
to serve as these teams get
into action!
ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Our mission partner, Gleaners, are seeking
assistance to pack the shelves on
Thursday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon.
If you can spare a couple of hours it would
be much appreciated.
Just report to Joy at Gleaners, or see Noela
in the office for more details.
Our Mission Partners
Habitat for Humanity: Building homes, communities and hope. Contact:
Rev. T. Foote
Partnership with Ekaristi IPTL Church, Dili, Timor Leste. Contact: Noel
Rothery
Kid’s Hope (World Vision) Mentoring children needing additional support in
public primary schools. Contact: Judy Jackson
Gleaners - Affordable food. Contact: Greg Seymour
HAVE A PRE-SPRING CLEAN UP
and help the
Monster Trash and Treasure Stall
which will be held
at
The Glebe Garden Club Expo
on
Saturday 254h August
IPSWICH HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
Phone Trevor on 0409 889 386