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PSALMS & SADNESS
At a recent Sunday morning services we have
looked at some of the Psalms in the Bible that give
honest expression to the strong, deep, raw and
honest feelings that we all experience during
difficult times.
Psalm 102, for example is describes as “a prayer of
one whose life is falling to pieces, and who lets God
know just how bad it is” (Psalm 102:1 Message).
It is helpful for us to realise that great men and
women of faith in Biblical times (and down through
the ages) have experienced heart wrenching
difficulties just as we do, and that they can be
honest with God about their feelings, doubts,
struggles and fears.
In his book, If I were God I’d End all the Pain, John
Dickson writes, “Faith is not the denial of reality, nor
does it involve repeating a mantra to dispel the
doubts. The true God is One you may surely doubt.
He is big enough never to be overwhelmed by your
anger or surprised by your questions. Whatever
pains or injustices we’ve experienced or witnessed,
we are invited to join with the biblical poet in
asking, “Why have you forsaken me?”
As we pour out our hearts to God, however, we are
drawn to His tender love and compassion, and
begin to see glimmers of hope through our cries for
help.
We do well to be honest with God, and to seek His
help. For when we do we see; “The Lord is close to
the broken hearted and saves those who are
crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18 NIV).
- Dale White
3rd May, 2015
Vol 35 No 17
FAMILY WORSHIP - 9AM
In the Auditorium
Dale White,
Senior Pastor
“A Psalm for
Seasons of Satisfaction”
Psalm 103
#3 Psalms for the
Seasons of Life
‘Right Now Media’ Launch
Peter Millican
Worship Leader
Brendon Walmsley
SUNDAY @ FIVE - 5PM
In the Chapel
Message
Chris England
Young Adult &
Children’s Pastor
“The Visited Planet:
God Becomes Man”
Communion Leader
Toby Burstow
‘Right Now Media’ Launch
Peter Millican
PEOPLE & PRAYER NEWS
* Pray for Mark (Bear) & Kim Jones & family at
the loss of their son, brother, grandson, nephew
& cousin Jake.
* Praise God for His love. Pray He will continue
to draw people to Himself and we will be
faithful in our Frontlines.
* Praise God for families. Pray for Stumpys and
Youth which recommenced this week.
* Pray for those involved with the Towards
Belief series.
* Pray for the ongoing Mosaic Community
Information Sessions.
* Pray for those who are in recovery or have
upcoming surgery: Olive Russell, Val Sperling, Ev
Smith, Leticia Murray, Pat Gammon and Jeff
Walker.
* Pray for our elderly folk and those with health
concerns and cancer: Angus Mathieson,
Margaret Helisma, Col Clayton, Peter Sieders, Enid
Mear, Ray Schluter, Ron Lutter, Bill Gaschk, John
and Iris Kitching, Bob Jones, Daphne Shepherd,
Deirdre Pieper, Lesley Corner, Neville Schultz &
Shelley Brunner.
* Pray for those struggling with financial and
family issues, and those needing work.
* Pray for farming communities experiencing
the worse drought in living memory.
* Pray for Ron, Danielle, Trevor & Ross on
mission in Fiji and work of Pastor Waqa & Ako.
* Pray for the ICCM Mission Trip.
* Pray for Rev Tim & Andrea Griggs and
Lifeworks Uniting Church.
* Pray for resilience, patience and trust in God
for Christian refugees and the persecuted
Church.
MOSAIC FREE INFO SESSIONS
Mosaic Ministries will be holding 2 free sessions
each Tuesdays 9.30am and Fridays 12 noon.
1. “Understanding Overeating & Psychological
Strategies to Loose Weight”, 5th & 8th May.
2. Toddler and Child Sleep Isues, 12th & 15th
May. If interested please call 4635 3534.
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF APPEAL
Churches of Christ are assisting with a Relief
Appeal following the tragic earthquakes in
Nepal. You can give through the church (see
forms at Info Counter) or give online. Go to
http://www.inpartnership.org.au and click on
GMP Nepal Emergency Appeal.
FIJI MISSION TRIP
Pray for Ron & Danielle Vickers-Dalton, Trevor
Jervis and ‘Ross’ who are this serving in Fiji to work
with ‘Pastor Wonga’. They are doing some
construction and also participating in a pastors &
leaders conference.
BABY DEDICATIONS – MOTHER’S DAY
Baby Dedications will be included as part of our
family-focussed Mother’s Day Service on May 10
(9am). Please contact Dale if you would like to be
part of this special service. Phone 0419 756 469 or
email [email protected]
TOWARD BELIEF
Towards Belief is a 5 week DVD series looking at
issues such as Religious Violence, Church abuse
and Homosexuality. This DVD series will run
Sundays 3.30pm - 5pm from the 10th May - 7th
June . If interested sign up at the Info Counter.
GRANDPARENTS ON THE FRONTLINE
All Grandparents, and those fulfilling this role, are
invited to join us at 3pm Saturday May 16th for an
afternoon of sharing and prayer. No cost. Bring a
plate to share. For info see Pastor Natalie Roy.
WELCOME DINNER
Our next Welcome Dinner, especially for those
who are new to HumeRidge, is scheduled for
Monday evening 25th May, from 6.30pm. If you
are newish to HumeRidge, please sign up at the
Info Counter or contact the Church Offfice.
CAP (Cup) Cakes
Thank you to everyone who made, bought or ate
CAP cakes last Sunday, we raised $900 for CAP
both locally and nationally..
MEALS MINISTRY
Our Meals Ministry has been very much in demand
lately, with many families being assisted during
tough times. We are looking for people willing to
cook a meal or two to donate and restock our
freezer. If you can help, please pick up one or more
foil containers (that come with lids) at the Info
Counter on Sunday, or during the week. If you
have recently taken a container home and have
not returned it, we encourage you to do so and be
a blessing to those who need your help.
ROSTERS
THIS WEEK: SUNDAY 3rd May 9AM
TODDLERS (CRÈCHE): Allison Forrest, Kristy Lutter,
Rhiannon Dealtry, Lisa Napier
CAPPUCCINO MACHINES, COFFEE & CLEANUP:
Michelle Black (Coffee Captain), Wendy Bailey, Paul
Burgin, Ian Buttsworth, Cate West
GIFT SHOP: Del Cochrane
COMMUNION CLEANUP: Paul & Jenny Feddema,
Scott & Debbie Golding, Sharon Groom, Bill & Valda
Hills
INFO COUNTER: Leanne Canning, Rodney & Sandra
Van Der Kley
MONEY SORTERS: Peter Black, Richard Jessup, Garry
Tallon
SATURDAY CLEANING -9th May 2015
Paul & Jenny Feddema, John & Kathy Gouldson,
Pauline Hall
3rd May, 2015
NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY 10th May - 9AM
COMMUNION PREPARATION: Beryl Christoffel,
Katrina Freeman, Les & Sue Wuersching
GREETERS / USHERS: Kev & Jill Distant, June Draney,
Colin & Dawn Hayes, John Horn, Joel Parry, Athol
Rosenberg, Ev Smith
COMMUNION SERVERS: Jodie Brumption, Kev & Jill
Distant, Rod & Narelle Dolling, Darren Fielder, Katrina
Freeman, Michael & Carolyn Gaschk, Rusell & Kay
Higlett, Tony Machin, Jan McDowell, Rodney &
Cidinha Moss, Joel Parry, Barry Paulin, Luke Pfeffer,
Graham Rieck, Janelle Salzke, Ev Smith, Sue & Lindsay
Smith, Sue Syberg, Nick Tay, Ron Turner,
TODDLERS (CRÈCHE): Tracey Brown, Ashley Lea,
Rebecca La Black
CAPPUCCINO MACHINES, COFFEE & CLEANUP:
Greg McKeon (Coffee Captain), Debbie Dayet, Colleen
McKeon, Andrea Mitchell, Margaret Spiteri, Quinton &
Sue White
GIFT SHOP: Jill Distant
COMMUNION CLEANUP: Narelle Dolling, Pauline
Hall, Mary McDowell, Joel Parry, Ian & Beth Yeates
INFO COUNTER: Lynda Krause, Shirley Darby, Loretta
Gomez
MONEY SORTERS: Kev Distant, Peter Sieders, Jeff
Walker
If you wish to be added to or removed from the next round of
Church rosters, please phone the Church Office on 4635 0350
or e-mail [email protected]
Phone
MINISTRY TEAM
SENIOR PASTOR
Dale White - A/H Ph 0419 756 469
PASTOR OUTREACH
Neale Proellocks - A/H Ph 0419 737 950
PASTOR - YOUTH & FAMILIES
Ross Savill - A/H Ph 0411 201 227
PASTOR - HOME GROUPS
Peter Millican - Ph 0407 940 005
PASTOR - CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULTS
Chris England - Ph 0413 580 012
CHILDREN’S WORKER
Karina Windolf - Ph 0427 877 237
PASTOR - WORSHIP & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Brendon Walmsley - Ph 0419 654 548
PASTOR - COMMUNICATIONS
Natalie Roy - Ph 0409 393 439
MINISTER EMERITUS
Bruce Armstrong - Ph 4635 9885
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Archie Arthurs, John James, Cameron
Blackburn, Richard Geytenbeek, Loretta
Gomez, Jaydan Salzke, Kathi Mitchell,
Russell Rose, Graeme Clayton, Jennifer
Cross, Katrina Freeman, Ron Turner, Jennifer
Marriott, Marlene Potgieter, Trudy Lee Stewart, Joshua
Krause, Hugo Little, Daniel Maher, Kathie Stewart,
Laury Tate, Judy Turley, Toni Walker
WEEKLY STATISTICS
Sunday 9am: 720
5pm: 280
BUDGET AREAS
Operational - Donations
& Growth $25,153
Loan Repayment
World Changers Missions
Total: 1000
LAST WEEK Y.T.D. AVG-
$22,985.95 $ 22,297.75
$ 3,693 $ 2,380.00 $ 2,852.59
$ 3,035.30 $ 4,896.85
Note: We adjust activities to reduce expenditure when income
is lower than budgeted for, if we can. Increased giving helps
HumeRidge Church fulfil our Mission together.