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Bethany
9:00am
86 Raceview Street, Raceview QLD 4305
Grace
10:00am
19 Ipswich Street, Riverview QLD 4303
St Johns
8:00am & 9:30am
32 Roderick Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
22nd March, 2015
5th Sunday in Lent
Purify me from my sins, and I
will be clean; wash me, and I will
be whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:7 (NLT)
Ipswich Lutheran House
32 Roderick Street, Ipswich Qld 4305
Telephone: 07 3202 4035
Facsimile: 07 3281 9762
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.ilp.org.au
A Message From Pastor Ben
Some years ago, I attended a Year 12 Retreat at a local
Lutheran High School, and the question was asked – do I need
to believe in Jesus to go to heaven.
And it caused me to stop and pause for a moment. And in that
moment, I was reminded what our popular culture tries to tell
us, and it is Satan at work telling the world a message that so
many foolishly believe and that is: ‘good people go to heaven’.
Quickly opening my Bible, fortunately I was able to respond
with what Jesus says: I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes
to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
Today we are at the end of our Epic Story. We have looked at how each of us is
‘Designed for Good’, because in the beginning God created the heavens and the
earth, you and me, and He said that it was good. Unfortunately though,
humankind was ‘Damaged by Evil’ as Adam and Eve ate from the tree of
knowledge of good and evil. Fortunately, we know that God sent His Son Jesus
Christ into the story, and He ‘restored us for better’ by living, dying, and then living
again, and in that, Jesus ‘sent us together to heal’ or to serve others with the
power of the Holy Spirit.
At the end though, it really is just the beginning. Our life on earth is timed. No one
will live forever, each one of us one day will die, and on that day, we will stand
before God for judgement. And there are two places to go – and these places are
forever: Eternity with God forever (Heaven, Paradise - AWESOME!), and Eternity
away from God (Hell, bad things, lakes of fire, gnashing of teeth NOT GOOD).
Our good works won’t save us. Good people don’t go to heaven. Life with God
forever is for those who are forgiven; those who confess that Jesus is Lord; those
who repent and believe. I know where I would rather be, I pray you are there too,
and in the meantime, let’s tell others, because I would like to see them there, and I
know God would too. Let’s work together with Him to ‘Set everything right’.
Ben
Worship This Week
Bethany
9am
Grace
10am
St Johns
8am
9.30am
St Marks
8.30am
9.30am
Service without Holy Communion
Children’s Ministry
Service with Holy Communion
Hymns 252 AT, 347 AT, Amazing Grace, My Chains are
Gone, 481 AT
Service without Holy Communion – LHS page 23
Readings Rev 20:11-22:21, Ps 51: 1-12, Heb 5: 5-10,
John 12: 20-33
Hymns 208 LH, 54 LH, 851 LHS, 206 LH
Contemporary Service with Holy Communion
Sunday School
Service with Holy Communion
Sunday School
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Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar
This Week
Mon 23/3 7.00pm
Tue 24/3
11.30am
Wed 25/3 9am-11am
Faith Chest Ministry
Parish Office Staff Meeting
Open Arms Playgroup (St John’s House – back
entrance)
Morning Lenten & Midweek Holy Communion
Service (Bethany)
Evening Lenten Service (Bethany)
9.30am
7.00pm
Coming Up
Mon 30/3 7.00pm
Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed)
Tue 31/3
11.30am
Parish Office Staff Meeting
Wed 1/4
9am – 11am Open Arms Playgroup (St John’s House – back
entrance)
9.00am
Parish Women’s Guild meeting (St John’s Hall)
7.00pm
Parish Ministry Team Meeting (Parish House)
Thu 2/4
7.00pm
Maundy Thursday Parish Service & GEF 1st
Communion (Grace)
Fri 3/4
Parish Office Closed (Good Friday)
Mon 6/4
Parish Office Closed (Easter Monday
Easter Services – with Holy
Holy Communion
2nd April
Maundy Thursday
3rd April
Good Friday
5th April
Easter Sunday
7.00pm
Grace
9.00am
8.00am
Bethany
St Johns
6.00am
9.00am
8.00am
9.30am
Grace
Bethany
St Johns
St Johns
Happenings in our Parish
Parish AGM – Today at 2.00pm at Grace
Parish Women's Guild – Wednesday 1st April
We are meeting on Wednesday 1st April (instead of Thursday for this month only)
at 9.00 in St John's hall. Pastor Milton will lead us in a Bible study followed by a
"Pastor's Talk". Please join us. All are welcome.
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Generation Christ Services in 2015
The GC team has been prayerfully considering the direction of GC this year and
we have decided to take a break this year and not hold any services in 2015. GC
has been a ministry of the Parish for nearly ten years and has been
holding evening services and fellowship for members of the Parish and the wider
community. GC will continue its ministry and serving within the Parish this year in
other ways, and will be giving consideration to re-launching our services in 2016.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this ministry and has faithfully assisted
us serve our Lord. If you have any feedback about GC, we would love to hear
your comments/suggestions.
Wedding
Wedding Announcement
Wayne & Leanne Kreis wish to announce the marriage of their daughter
Hannah Kreis to Sam Douglas on Saturday 28th March, 2.00pm at St Johns.
May God bless you both as you begin this new chapter in your life.
Upcoming Events
Parish Children
Children & Youth Ministries
Friday 27 th March
Ignition (Years 4 – 7) Bethany Worship Centre 6.00pm
How I see me & How God sees me!!!
H2H (11-13 yrs)– St John’s House 6.30pm
Ten Commandments - Honour your Parents
RAGE (High School) – St John’s Hall 6.30pm
Comedy Festival
Ladies Night Out – Wednesday 25th March
Our first evening for the year will be held at the Plantations Restaurant, Prince
Alfred Hotel, 170 Brisbane Road on Wednesday 25 March at 6.30 pm. Everyone
welcome. Please RSVP to Adrienne by Tuesday 24 March on 0409 097 092 or
[email protected].
LADIES RETREAT DATE CLAIMER. May 16-17, 2015. Pencil in the space.
Information and Registration forms out soon.
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Men’s Shed – Thursday, 26th March 6.30pm (see flyer for details)
Young Adults Dinner – Sunday 12th April
If you are a young adult aged between 18 and 30 then this dinner is for you! On
Sunday 12th April at 6.30pm we invite you to come to St John's Hall for a
scrumptious Italian feast. Come dressed smart casual for a special evening of
fellowship and food. Cost is $5 each (pay at the door). Please RSVP to Steph
Huf - 0450 750 026 or [email protected] - before April 5th to reserve your
place. This dinner will kick start our new young adults small group starting on
Wednesday April 15th. More info to come.
LYQ Camps
CLW Camps – Registrations Open
Christian Life Week camps are here again! Pick up your ‘How to Register’ card at
the back of the church today.
Week 1 – 29th June to 3rd July 2015
Week 2 – 6th July to 10th July 2015
Week 3 – 21st Sept to 25th Sept 2015
Register today www.lyq.org.au/clw
From the LCAQD
LCAQD Cyclone Appeal
Today at the back of the church Appeal Envelopes are available to use as a form
of making your donation to the Queensland Cyclone Appeal. Envelopes
containing cash may be left at the Parish Office or placed on the offering plate to
be forwarded to District Office. Electronic Funds Transfers to LCAQD Disaster
& Relief Fund, BSB 704942 Account No 122304.
Available from your local Church foyer
• Current Bethany School Newsletter
• Current LCAQD Newsletter
• LCC Community Connect – Issue 18, March 2015
• LYQ CLW Camps – How to Register Cards
• LCAQD Disaster Relief Appeal Envelopes
Last Week
Attendance and Offerings
Bethany
15/3
9.00am
Grace
15/3
10.00am
St John’s 15/3
8.00am
9.30am
101
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$2238.15
$1420
$1284.00
$1111.00 (Pigs $152.45)
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Prayer Corner
Church Prayer Time
A time of prayer is held at Bethany every Sunday at 8.30am. Any and all are
welcome to join in with these prayer times.
Prayer Points
• for all the baptised, that they may daily die to sin and rise to new life with
Christ in the power of the Spirit
• for those who mourn the death of a loved one
• for hospices and those who work with the dying
• for those who work with alcoholics and drug addicts, that they may bring
them new life
• that we may face death in the certain hope of resurrection, and that we may
be raised up together with all who have died in the faith of Christ
• for those preparing for baptism or confirmation at Easter
Care Slip & General Parish Prayer Requests
Thank you God for Jesus your Son. Thank you Jesus for interceding for us.
for the people in the wake of cyclone Pam.
for all the sick and for rain in all the dry areas.
the many ill & infirm in our Parish - for comfort and / or healing as God sees
fit.
• for those suffering from life threatening illness.
• please be with all small groups studying and sharing God's Word.
• for the families of the men waiting to be executed
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General Prayers
• Please continue praying for
o the pastors, office staff and leaders of the Parish and congregations.
o the upcoming meetings of the parish and congregations (refer to the
‘Coming Up’ section at the back of this bulletin).
o the church services beforehand and as they take place
o specific events as they arise i.e. funerals, weddings, baptisms, synod,
studies undertaken across the parish
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Next Week
Rosters
Date
Title
Bible Readings
Altar Colour
Service Time &
Details
Bethany
9am
Sun 29-Mar-15
Palm Sunday
Mark 11: 1-11
Violet
Bethany School
Kids in Church
Bethany year 4A
Grace year 3A
9.30am St John's
year 3/4A
Grace
10am
Sun 29-Mar-15
Palm Sunday
Psalm 118: 1,2,19-29
Violet
Bethany School Kids
in Church
Bethany year 4A
Grace year 3A
9.30am St John's
year 3/4A
Service Order
Bible Readings
Reader
Support Lay Leader
Eunice
Welcomers
Glenys & Denis
Pastor / Denis / Neil
/ Steve
Glenys
Steve / Eunice D /
Eunice S / Val
Prayers
Organist / Musicians
Trio
Children’s Ministry /
Children's Activity
PP Operator
Sound Desk
Video Operator
Children’s Talk/
Offering Counters
PP Designer
Warren / Marellen /
Thomas
Matthew H
Lance
Morning Tea
Modra / Green
Cleaning
Flowers
Mowing
St John’s Monthly
Roster
Phillippians 2: 5-11
Mark 14: 1 - 16:47
Violet
0
Violet
Bethany School Kids
in Church
Bethany year 4A
Grace year 3A
9.30am St John's
year 3/4A
Contemporary
9.30am HC
J.Ballschmieter
M Oldfield
M Fritsch
Kathage(f)
J O'Donnell,
B Steinhardt
R Kreis
J Stewart
Rob
M Oldfield
J Yarrow
Gary
Jenny / Gayle
Prayer Leader
St Johns
9.30am
Sun 29-Mar-15
Palm Sunday
LHS page 58 HC
Ushers
HC Assist.
St Johns
8am
Sun 29-Mar-15
Palm Sunday
R Suthers
L Holzheimer
Amanda
C Barnett
Paul
Jillene Jonathan
Harry
G Fritsch /
Gaylea / Sam
A Fritsch
D Grieger
P Mibus
T Dean
Kurt
H Barron
J.Weiss
D Riggs, N Schultz
H Barron
M Smith
L Stiller
Kreis, Muggeridge
Paid
Vine
Kreis, Muggeridge
Gwen
John S / John D
R Schultz
R Schultz
Altar linen: G Steinhardt / Brass clean: Borchert, Tabke, Zahnow /
Care slips/pencils: B Robke / Activity bags: B Robke / Cards: L Stiller /
Funeral clean: S Piotrowski / Ushers: C Hoffmann, (emerg - M Oldfield) /
Organist: D Gowell / Caterers: G Borchert, L Riggs, M Smith, G Steinhardt /
Wedding usher: C Hoffmann
Any changes or corrections with the rosters please contact the congregation’s
roster coordinator – Bethany – Ann Little, Grace – Errol Freiberg,
St John’s - 8am Claire Barnett, 9.30am Wayne Kreis
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Want to know more about Jesus? Head to ‘Next Steps’ on our website:
nextsteps.ilp.org.au Or alternatively, speak to one of our pastors. We would love
to hear from you and help you if you want to continue in your faith walk, learning
more about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Guests – we trust that you have drawn closer to God in worship today. Our
church is blessed by your presence today. Please stay and enjoy a ‘cuppa’ with
us after worship and make yourself known to us. We’d love to answer any queries
you may have.
Help Us To Care - if you know of someone who has fallen ill or who is suffering in
any way, please let the Pastoral Care Coordinator or one of the Pastors know by
contacting the parish office so that appropriate care and follow up can occur.
Thinking Of Joining This Church? – We would love for you to make that
commitment with us, as you make a conscious decision to be part of something
bigger than simply yourself. If you have been worshipping here regularly and are
not yet a member, the pastors would be happy to talk to you about ‘making our
Church home - your Church home.
Ipswich Lutheran Parish Contact Details:
Parish Office
32 Roderick Street, Ipswich, QLD, 4305
Open│Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm,
Phone│07 3202 4035
Fax│07 3281 9762
Email│[email protected]
Web│www.ilp.org.au
Parish Staff
Lead Pastor│Milton Fritsch
Associate Pastor│Ben Hentschke
Crisis Care Co-ordinator│Betty Taylor
Children & Youth Co-ordinator | Leah Bricknell
Ministry Support│Karen Cotter & Michelle Yarrow
Pastoral Care Support│Vicki Park
Professional Standards│Michelle Yarrow
Parish Worship Centres & Sunday Worship Times
Bethany
86 Raceview Street
Raceview
9am
Grace
19 Ipswich Street
Riverview
10am
St Johns
32 Roderick Street
Ipswich
8am│9:30am
Bulletin notices and inserts deadline: Thursdays 2pm
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