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West Epping
Uniting Church
Cnr Carlingford Road & Orchard Street, Epping NSW 2121
Our Vision
We are people sent to share the love, hope and compassion of Jesus Christ
with all the world.
MINISTRY TEAM
TEAM LEADER
Rev John Barr
Phone: 0457 879 099
[email protected]
SENIORS MINISTRY
Rev Hugh Park
Phone: 9868 3574
8 February 2015
Welcome
환영합니다 欢迎
PASTORAL CARE
CO-ORDINATOR
Pastor Lois Rees
Phone: 9876 1743
8am
Preaching: Rev Hugh Park
Liturgist: Rev John Barr
CHILDREN, FAMILIES &
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mr Richard Sercombe
Phone: 0418 291 219
[email protected]
9.45am
Preaching: Rev John Barr
Liturgist: Pastor Lois Rees
STUDENT MINISTER
Ms Claire Wright
[email protected]
CHURCH OFFICE
Mrs Helen Tattersall
35 Orchard Street, Epping
Monday – Friday 9am-3pm
Phone: 9868 3574
EMAIL
[email protected]
WEBSITE
www.weppinguca.org.au
Evening Worship @ 5pm
Leading: Pastor Lois Rees
We Pray this week
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For freedom of speech and for those who are persecuted for telling the truth.
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For all those who are on death row and are facing the death penalty – and
for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumrarn who face imminent execution in
Indonesia.
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For mutual respect among people of different religious faiths across the world.
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For leaders in government – federal, state and local. May they govern with
integrity, justice and with compassion.
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For West Epping Congregation and our ministry with children, families, seniors
and with our outreach to the community around us.
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For the many programs supported by this congregation – English
Conversation Classes, Mainly Music, Kid’s Playgroup, Kid’s Club, OurSpace mid
week, Missionary Fellowship, Junior and Sunday JAM, Amazing Space, Ladies
Fellowship, Thursday Craft, Cottage Crafters, Arrunga Men’s Shed, Men’s
Fellowship, Friday Discovery, Asperger's’ Support Group, Andiamo, KYB and our
many Small Groups.
For Peter Greste as he is released from prison and for his two colleagues who
remain behind bars in Cairo.
For Rosie Batty, Australian of the Year, and for all those impacted by domestic
violence.
PRAYER:
You are gentleness.
You are protector,
You are our guardian and defender.
You are courage.
You are our haven and our hope.
You are our faith,
Our great consolation.
You are our eternal life,
Great and wonderful Lord,
God almighty,
Merciful Saviour.
(St Francis of Assisi 1181-1226)
PASTORAL CARE:
For any Pastoral Care needs
please contact
Pastor Lois Rees
9876 1743
or
Rev John Barr
0457 879 099
Minister’s Message
“'The church is not a building,
the church is not a steeple,
the church is not a resting-place,
the church is a people'
The word for “church” in the New Testament comes from the Greek work “ekklesia”.
And “ekklesia” comes from two words, “ek – meaning “out” and “kaleo” – meaning
“to call”.
In the first century “ekklesia” was actually translated as “assembly”. This referred to a
group of people, like you and me, who were “called out” to gather in a public space
for a particular purpose.
So this means the church is you and the church is me.
The church is you and the church is me as we gather, as we identify ourselves in the
community and as we do so for a particular purpose. And that purpose is to bear
witness to the love, mercy and compassion of God made known to us in Jesus.
So you see, the church has three essential points: Firstly, the church is you and the
church is me! Secondly, the church is you and the church is me “called out” to
gather. Thirdly, the church is you and the church is me “called out” to gather with the
purpose of bearing witness to God’s love, mercy and compassion.
Friends the important thing to remember is this - the church is the church only when
these three things work together.
And these things can only work, the church can only do its job, if you and I are there.
For, in the words of that simple song:
John Barr
An informal, relaxed, creative worship service for everyone
followed by a meal – children are included in the worship!
Sunday 8th Feb:
What is God calling us to do?
Leader Pastor Lois Rees
Sunday 15th Feb:
Shared worship and meal with Epping UC
at Epping UC, Chester St, Epping
Contact: Richard Sercombe 0418 291 219 or John Barr 0457 879 099
Then why not enquire about our
Exploring the Christian Faith Series
to take place in March 2015
at
West Epping Uniting Church
cnr Carlingford Rd and Orchard St Epping
www.weppinguca.org.au
Ph: 9868 3574
Contact:
Rev John Barr
[email protected]
or
Richard Sercombe
[email protected]
for details.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AID EASTWOOD
Heather Pinto, General Manager of CCA in Eastwood was contacted this
week regarding the cuts to CCA’s programs that assist people in distress in
the community. Ms Pinto is encouraging people to attend a rally in Sydney
on Thursday 26 February at 12 noon outside the Commonwealth
Government Offices, corner of Bent St and Farrer Place. This rally will protest
the $240 million in cuts to the Community Services Sector (CCA in Eastwood
has lost $236,000 in funding). Ms Pinto also recommends writing to local
parliamentary members (Federal and State) to identify concerns about
these cuts. Meanwhile CCA will launch an appeal shortly to raise funds to
ensure front line services continue. Our ongoing support and concern for
CCA is greatly appreciated.
CARLINGFORD-EPPING ECUMENICAL NETWORK COMBINED CHURCH
COUNCIL
Members of West Epping Uniting Church are warmly invited to attend the
Ecumenical Network Combined Church Council. This is an opportunity to
gather with our Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Uniting Church brothers and
sisters in the Carlingford-Epping area, to learn more about each other’s
ministry, and to celebrate our unity in Christ. Each church will be making a
short presentation after a eating a meal together.
Thursday 12 February, 7.00pm for a meal at Epping Uniting Church.
Please RSVP to Helen in the office or to John Barr for catering purposes.
ELECTION OF A NEW WEST EPPING CHURCH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE
The positions of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer are now vacant and the
nominations for these positions are Heather Petrie (Chair), Sue Elliott
(Secretary) and Morris Ross (Treasurer). An election will take place during
Sunday worship next Sunday 15 February. Ballot papers will be distributed
and then collected during the service. Please prayerfully consider these
marvellous people who have been nominated and are offering themselves
to exercise important leadership in this congregation.
COMMISSIONING OF THE NEW CHURCH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE AND
ACTION TEAM LEADERS
This commissioning will take place on Sunday 22 February at both morning
services. Put this date in your diary and plan to be there!
What’s on at West Epping
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP DINNER
Monday 9 February at 6.30pm
For Catering purposes please book: Bruce Elliott 9869 7633 or
[email protected]
 David Newton 9876 1890 or
[email protected]
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
To commence the period of Lent an
Ash Wednesday service will take place
in the church on Wednesday
18 February at 7.30pm. Claire Wright
and John Barr will lead the worship.
No later than Sunday 8 February
please.
ECUMENICAL TAIZE WORSHIP
You are invited to share in Taize
Worship every second Sunday of the
month at St Alban’s Anglican Church,
Epping, at 6.00pm. Taize is a
meditative, reflective style of worship
involving songs and prayers based on
the scriptures. For more information
contact Rev Paul Weaver: 9767 7760;
8819 2883.
Cost $15. (No refunds once booking
has been made).
FRIDAY DISCOVERY ~ Join us on Friday
20 February at 10am for morning tea
followed by our guest speaker John
Andrew. His topic is ‘Sydney Harbour
bridge’.
Enquiries: Joan Ross 9873 3713.
ANDIAMO ~ will meet in the cottage
next Thursday, 12 February at 2.30pm.
For information or transport phone
Adele 9868 7185.
DAVID LENA REICHARDT: ~ MANALI
PRAYER PARTNERSHIP BULLETIN
The latest bulletin from the Reichardt’s,
who are currently serving in North
India, is available
on the desk as you
leave the church.
Please take a copy.
Wednesday 11 February ~ Worship
and Spiritual Life Action Team 7.30pm
in the cottage
Sunday 15 February ~ Combined
evening worship with Epping Uniting
Church at Epping Uniting Church
5.oopm followed by a meal.
Thursday 19 February ~ Celebrating
the Lunar New Year
Thursday 19 February ~ Church
Council, 7.30pm in the cottage
West Epping News
CARPET CLEANING ~ in
the church and cottage is
happening this week:
 the cottage will be
cleaned on Monday 9 Feb
from 12 noon and
 the church on Friday 13 Feb from
8am. As the carpets need plenty of
time for drying, please work around
these times if you need access to these
areas. Thank you.
Richard Sercombe commended his role
as Children’s, Family and Youth Ministry
Worker here in West Epping 12 months
ago (on 9 February 2014). Thank you,
Richard, for your ministry that reaches
out to young people and encourages us
all on our journey of faith.
STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS
This is a program led by UnitingCare at the initiative of the Australian
Government to assist adult couples of all ages in committed relationships to
build and maintain respectful and mutually satisfying relationships. A series
of two sessions will be conducted at West Epping Uniting Church on
Wednesday evening 29 April and Wednesday evening 6 May. This is an
important opportunity to help couples move through different phases in their
relationship, to work through tough times or build a foundation for closer
communication. Places are available. All couples are encouraged to
participate in this important program.
Please contact Richard Sercombe or John Barr for more information.
MYSTERY COACH TOUR
Please note that the next Tour will be one day earlier than usual on
Friday 27 March 2015 as Saturday 28 March is NSW Election day.
Tour departs at 8.30am and returning at approximately 5.30pm.
Cost $40 per person.
Limited seating available.
Payment may be made to Dorothy, Jenny, Joan or
Tess by placing cash in a sealed envelope marked
‘MCT’ and with your name.
Bible Reading
Isaiah 40:21-31
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
It is he who sits above the circle of the earth,
and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers;
who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
and spreads them like a tent to live in;
who brings princes to naught,
and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing.
Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown,
scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth,
when he blows upon them, and they wither,
and the tempest carries them off like stubble.
To whom then will you compare me,
or who is my equal? says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes on high and see:
Who created these?
He who brings out their host and numbers them,
calling them all by name;
because he is great in strength,
mighty in power,
not one is missing.
Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
‘My way is hidden from the Lord,
and my right is disregarded by my God’?
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the faint,
and strengthens the powerless.
Even youths will faint and be weary,
and the young will fall exhausted;
but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint
Korean Bible Reading
이사야서 40장 21-31절 (Isaiah 40:21-31)
21 너희가 알지 못하였느냐 너희가 듣지 못하였느냐 태초부터 너희에게
전하지 아니하였느냐 땅의 기초가 창조될 때부터 너희가 깨닫지 못하
였느냐
22 그는 땅 위 궁창에 앉으시나니 땅의 거민들은 메뚜기 같으니라 그가
하늘을 차일 같이 펴셨으며 거할 천막 같이 베푸셨고
23 귀인들을 폐하시며 세상의 사사들을 헛되게 하시나니
24 그들은 겨우 심기웠고 겨우 뿌리웠고 그 줄기가 겨우 땅에 뿌리를 박
자 곧 하나님의 부심을 받고 말라 회리바람에 불려가는 초개 같도다
25 거룩하신 자가 가라사대 그런즉 너희가 나를 누구에게 비기며 나로 그
와 동등이 되게 하겠느냐 하시느니라
26 너희는 눈을 높이 들어 누가 이 모든 것을 창조하였나 보라 주께서는
수효대로 만상을 이끌어 내시고 각각 그 이름을 부르시나니 그의 권
세가 크고 그의 능력이 강하므로 하나도 빠짐이 없느니라
27 야곱아 네가 어찌하여 말하며 이스라엘아 네가 어찌하여 이르기를 내
사정은 여호와께 숨겨졌으며 원통한 것은 내 하나님에게서 수리하심
을 받지 못한다 하느냐
28 너는 알지 못하였느냐 듣지 못하였느냐 영원하신 하나님 여호와, 땅
끝까지 창조하신 자는 피곤치 아니하시며 곤비치 아니하시며 명철이
한이 없으시며
29 피곤한 자에게는 능력을 주시며 무능한 자에게는 힘을 더하시나니
30 소년이라도 피곤하며 곤비하며 장정이라도 넘어지며 자빠지되
31 오직 여호와를 앙망하는 자는 새 힘을 얻으리니 독수리의 날개치며 올
라감 같을 것이요 달음박질하여도 곤비치 아니하겠고 걸어가도 피곤
치 아니하리로다
NEXT SUNDAY 15 February
8am & 9.45am
PREACHING: REV JOHN BARR
LITURGIST: CLAIRE WRIGHT
CHURCH BANK ACCOUNT
Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032 081
Account: 961263
New Testament Reading
Mark 1:29-39
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon
and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in
bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and
took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she
began to serve them.
That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or
possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the
door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and
cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak,
because they knew him.
In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a
deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions
hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, ‘Everyone is
searching for you.’ He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring
towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I
came out to do.’ And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the
message in their synagogues and casting out demons.
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Mark 1:33-34a
FEVER
SUNSET
JOHN
HEALED
SIMON
VILLAGES
HAND
TOWN
PREACH
EVENING
SYNAGOGUE
DOOR
BED
JESUS
JAMES
ANDREW
DEMONS
HELPED
SICK
PEOPLE
Korean New Testament Reading
마가복음 1장 29-39절 (Mark 1:29-39)
29 회당에서 나와 곧 야고보와 요한과 함께 시몬과 안드레의 집에 들어가시니
30 시몬의 장모가 열병으로 누웠는지라 사람들이 곧 그의 일로 예수께 여짜온
대
31 나아가사 그 손을 잡아 일으키시니 열병이 떠나고 여자가 저희에게 수종드
니라
32 저물어 해 질 때에 모든 병자와 귀신들린 자를 예수께 데려오니
33 온 동네가 문 앞에 모였더라
34 예수께서 각색 병든 많은 사람을 고치시며 많은 귀신을 내어 쫓으시되 귀
신이 자기를 알므로 그 말하는 것을 허락지 아니하시니라
35 새벽 오히려 미명에 예수께서 일어나 나가 한적한 곳으로 가사 거기서 기
도하시더니
36 시몬과 및 그와 함께 있는 자들이 예수의 뒤를 따라가
37 만나서 가로되 모든 사람이 주를 찾나이다
38 이르시되 우리가 다른 가까운 마을들로 가자 거기서도 전도하리니 내가 이
를 위하여 왔노라 하시고
39 이에 온 갈릴리에 다니시며 저희 여러 회당에서 전도하시고 또 귀신들을
내어 쫓으시더라
What’s on this week!
Sunday 8 February
8.00am
9.45am
5.00pm
Worship
Worship : JAM, Junior JAM
Evening worship followed by a light meal
Monday 9 Feb
10.00am
6.30pm
English Conversation Classes
Men’s Fellowship Dinner
Tuesday 10 Feb
9.30am
Men’s Shed at Arrunga
Wednesday 11 Feb
9.30am
9.45am
4.30pm
7.30pm
Men’s Shed at Arrunga
mainly music
OurSpace mid week
Asperger's Support Group
Thursday 12 Feb
9.30am
9.30am
10.00am
2.30pm
3.30pm
Men’s Shed at Arrunga
Playgroup
Thursday Craft
Andiamo
ASK—After School Kids
8.00am
9.45am
5.00pm
Worship
Worship : JAM, Junior JAM
Combined service with Epping UC at Chester St,
Epping, followed by a light meal
Sunday 15 February
Serving Next Sunday 15 February 2015
8.00am
9.45am
Welcomers
Anne Jeffery
Jan Watson
Jean Chapple
Jenny Whittaker
Stewards
Doug Blunden
Alan Herron
Michael Bullen, Ian West
Bruce Elliott, Michael Jenkins
Ministers Assistant
John Hall
Peter Brown
Reader
Helen Aiton
Michael Bullen
Prayer Ministry
Annabelle Avern
Helen Campbell
Ranjit Alexander
Sound
Computer
Bruce Sheldrick
Bettina Benjamin
Flowers
Margaret Gibbons
Grounds 7 Feb
Ian West & Michael Bullen