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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
31st May, 2015
Holy Trinity
First Sunday after Pentecost
For God so loved the world that he gave his only
Son, so that everyone who believes in him will
not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (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
The Jonah in Us
Today we are beginning a brand new series based on the book of
Jonah. We are going to be looking at a chapter per week over the next
four weeks, as we remember afresh and dig a bit deeper into this
famous Sunday School story.
Now, if can remember back to when you were a teen (some might
have to remember back a bit more than others) - often when you were
told to do something that you didn't want to do. We would do a number of things:
a) obey out of fear of the consequences
b) ignore the command
c) make excuses for why you didn't obey
d) run and hide until the coast was clear
e) say 'okay' but conveniently forget
f) outwardly comply, but inwardly rebel
g) willingly obey because you respected their authority and trusted their judgment.
Jonah - when he was asked to do something that he didn't want to do - which of the
above do you think he did?
The fact is that God will often ask us to do things that we don't want to do, and when he
does - we can always find a boat sailing in the wrong direction.
And when you are out there, in that place, and some of you might be there right now, like
Jonah, God may get a storm to grab your attention, or send you your worst nightmare because that is what is needed.
Why? Because God is always calling us - sometimes to do some things which might
make us feel uncomfortable - but ultimately, he calls us to do these things to bring glory
to His name. So over the next few weeks - let's see what Jonah can teach us, because I
believe that just as God used Him despite his rebellion - he can use each of us to build
His kingdom also.
Ben
Worship This Week
Bethany
9am
Grace
St Johns
10am
8am
9.30am
St Marks
8.30am
9.30am
Service with Holy Communion
Children’s Ministry
Service with Holy Communion
Service with Holy Communion – LHS page 58
Hymns 140 LH, 778 LHS, 822 LHS, 880 LHS
Contemporary Service without Holy Communion
Sunday School
Service without Holy Communion
Sunday School
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Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar
This Week
Mon 1/6
7.00pm
Wed 3/6
7.00pm
Thu 4/6
9.00am
6pm – 9pm
Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed)
Parish Ministry Team Meeting – Parish House
Parish Women’s Guild (St John’s Hall)
Small Group Training with Emma Graetz (St John’s
Meeting Room)
Coming Up
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (Parish Office Closed)
Mon 8/6
7.00pm
Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed)
Thur 11/6 10.00am
St John’s Women’s Fellowship (St John’s Hall)
Fri 12/6
6.30pm
Messy Church (Bethany)
Happenings in our Parish
Baptism Remembrance
Welcome to those families who have joined with us to celebrate and remember
their baptisms. Please be sure to stay for a cuppa and chat following worship☺
Welcome Bethany School Children
This morning we welcome Bethany School children, Year 6A, their teacher and
families to worship with us at St John’s
Thankyou
We give thanks for Pastor Thomas Bohmert and Pastor Aub Podlich for leading
worship at Bethany and Grace this morning. Welcome.
Bethany Cards & Games – Change of Date
Cards and games which would normally be held next Sunday 7th June has been
changed to Sunday 15th June.
Parish Women's Guild – Thursday 4th June
We will meet at 9.00 am on Thursday 4 June in St John's Hall. Shirley Klinge,
President of the West Moreton Zone, will join us for a Bible study lead by Pastor
Ben. Following our Guild morning, we will go to Queen's Park Cafe for lunch.
Husbands are invited to join us for lunch at around 11.30. All are welcome.
New Phone Numbers
Don & Vicki Park have a new home number: 3339 3113
Please update your directory accordingly.
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BLIPS Mainly Music Playgroup – Every Wednesday Morning
Does your child like to sing and dance and make music?
Is your child under 5?
Maybe you'd like to come along to the Mainly Music playgroup running each week
in the Arts Centre at Bethany. It runs after chapel on Wednesdays, starting
promptly at 9.15am – 9.45am, followed by a cup of
something hot and something delicious to eat for
you and your child, from 9.45am – 10.30am. It costs
$3 for children under 1 and $5 for children over 1
and families. Come along and join in the fun! If you
have any questions please feel free to email
Amanda at [email protected]
Volunteering Opportunities
F>R>O>G = Fully Rely On God
Bible Holiday Program for Primary School aged kids
Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th & Wednesday, 30th September
Planning has commenced and helpers are needed in many areas!
Next meeting is at 10am on Saturday 13th June @ Parish House
Come along or Contact Parish House to be involved.
Home Communion and Visiting
Have you felt God leading you towards visiting and even giving Holy
Communion to those people across our Parish who are unable to attend
church? We thank God for the people who have volunteered; however we are
still in need of more people to either visit regularly (once a month or bi-monthly) or
to just visit intermittently throughout the year. We are also in urgent need of
people to be available to visit monthly and give Holy Communion. Please keep
this important ministry in your prayers. If you are able to help please Contact Vicki
Park: Parish House on 3202 403 or Email [email protected]
Upcoming Events
Parish Children & Youth Ministries – Term 2
Friday 5th June
H2H - 6.30pm St John’s House
Ten Commandments – No Coveting
RAGE – 6.30pm St John’s Hall
Guest Speaker – Rick Zweck
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Richard Zweck BA Bth B.Litt
Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator
…is visiting Rage on Friday, 5th June…
Pastor Rick Zweck (A former school chaplain and parish pastor)
will introduce our youth to the “stillness toolkit” – activities that lead students
into stillness.
The labyrinth is an essential part of this “toolkit.”
Pastor Rick has 5 years experience working in schools with the labyrinth – from
prep to year 12. He has also journeyed to France where he completed the
Advanced Facilitator training with Veriditas. A non-profit team dedicated to
inspiring personal and planetary change using this tool to connect youth to God.
Meister Eckhart wrote, “We progress through stopping.”
True - but in this busy world how do we stop?
All young adults are welcome to join the Rage youth group
for this experience! 6.30pm start.
Messy Church – Friday 12th June @ 6.30pm
Come along to Bethany for a fun family worship experience!
Men’s Shed Night – Thursday 25th June
Guest Speaker Greg Hodges from Qld Kite Society will be coming to talk ‘Kites’.
If you love to fly kites or are interested to hear more, then this night is for you!
Watch out for more info and flyers in coming weeks.
Upcoming Workshops
Building Healthy Relationships – 22 & 23rd July
Christ Focused communication
This is a two day workshop focusing on
• Understanding and developing our relationship with God and others
• Keys to effective communication within our relationships
Equipping for Leadership – 24/25/26th July
Christ centred leadership
This three day workshop will focus on
• Understanding how leadership applies to all areas of our life
• Identifying and developing individual and team leadership skills
Both workshops will be held at St John’s
Registration Cost $126 per person
Register Online www.grassroots.edu.au
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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 the church, that it may reflect the communal love of God
• for the Lutheran Church of Australia, that the Spirit may guide us into all
truth
• that God would make his name known to all nations through Jesus Christ in
the power of the Spirit
• for wisdom to be proper stewards of God's creation
• for scientists who seek to know about and use God's creation
• for governments and industries, that they may use God's creation wisely
• for all who have been baptised in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit
• for parents, that they may teach faith in the Triune God to their baptised
children
• for all who suffer, that they may be strengthened by hope in God
Care Slip & General Parish Prayer Requests
• Thank you Lord for the Pentecost weekend with Pastor Noel - how
wonderful to know the Holy Spirit like we've never known Him before.
• for all Christians around the world.
• Praise for those who have volunteered to help with the visiting.
• Thank you for caring people who put others first. Please help us to be more
like you, helping others without expecting anything in return.
• Lord, Thank you for your provision, protection and promises.
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
Available from your local Church foyer
• Current Bethany School Newsletter
• Current LCAQD Newsletter
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Next Week
Rosters
Date
Title
Bethany
9am
Sun 07-Jun-15
2nd Sunday after
Pentecost Proper 5
Bible Readings
Altar Colour
Service Time &
Details
Green
0
Grace
St Johns
10am
8am
Sun 07-Jun-15
Sun 07-Jun-15
2nd Sunday after
2nd Sunday after
Pentecost Proper 5
Pentecost Proper 5
Jonah 2
Psalm 138
2 Cor 4: 13 - 5:1
Mark 3: 20-35
Green
Green
0
Eunice S
0
LHS page 6 HC
Contemporary
9.30am w/o HC
M Oldfield
P Mibus
T Samson
J O'Donnell,
B Steinhardt
M Toft
R Suthers
M Stanke
R Haag family
Welcomers
Glenys / Denis
Pastor / Paul /
JOHN S / Ross
Paul
Malcolm / Amy /
Paul / John S
Kurt / Cameron
Band
HC Assist.
Janet
R Schultz
Prayer Leader
Prayers
Organist / Musicians
Children’s Ministry /
Children's Activity
PP Operator
Sound Desk
Video Operator
Children’s Talk/
Offering Counters
PP Designer
Morning Tea
Cleaning
Flowers
Mowing
St John’s Monthly
Roster
E Young
Gary
Ushers
LEAH / Pam / Phillip
Green
0
Service Order
Bible Readings
Reader
Support Lay Leader
St Johns
9.30am
Sun 07-Jun-15
2nd Sunday after
Pentecost Proper 5
D Gowell
JJKJ
H Barron
G Fritsch /
Gaylea / Sam
A Fritsch
TBA
P Clark
Monica
Ben M
David
P. BEN / CaitlinAlissa
Alissa
M Zeidler
H Barron
C Tabke,
T Dean
Damm / Dickson
E Smith
M Theuerkauf
S Grieger
Denis / Glenys
Rogers
Kreis, Schultz, Stewart
Gayle
N Schultz
John S / John D
D Riggs
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: L Holzheimer / 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 – Doreen Gowell/Gayle Green,
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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