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From the Editor,
Welcome to the final edition for 2019.
As we move into the year let’s see more contributions form both Sunday services and combined events. Our magazine is only as good as the content it contains so I encourage you all to take photos of significant events and send them into us with a short article. Please send one or two suitable high-resolution photos with each article to [email protected] as soon after the event as possible.
Some content or articles may be edited and photos cropped due to space and lay- out constraints. Ideas and suggestions welcome and should be submitted by email to the editor for consideration. All content and photos should be submitted as early as possible after the event or activity to allow sufficient time to meet our deadlines.
Closing date for submissions for the next edition is 24th Nov as the magazine will be published and available on Sunday December 1st 2019.
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Pastor’s Pen Dear HTK Parish Family, In this edition of Belong, we are focussing on the theme, “The Way We Care.” Caring is an essential part of living in the Christian community, the Church, and being Christian. Caring has its roots in the command that Jesus gave his disciples on the night before he gave up his life on the cross. He gave them this command at a significant time- after he had washed his disciples’ feet.
Jesus spoke to them these words in John 13:34,35, “A new commandment, I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men (and women) will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Jesus was very serious about this new command. Later in John 15:12, on the same night, Jesus said to his disciples, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” Here is the One who cares, who shows his disciples how to be great, by caring, by washing the feet of another, being a servant. What is at the heart of the community of Jesus’ disciples and what is at the heart of the Church is the love of God shown us and given to us through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. As Church, if we genuinely love and care for one another as Christ has loved and cared for us, we will demonstrate that we are a completely different community from any other found in this self-centred world. It will be our love and care for one an- other that will cause the world to sit up and take notice. Because that is what is missing in the lives of many people in the world today. That’s the way it was with the Church at the beginning. What did ancient Romans think about Christians? On several occasions, these words were attributed to the early church’s neighbours: “See how they love one another.” The love of God in Jesus Christ
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Pastor’s Pen was demonstrated to the world by the first Christians by the way they lived, loved, cared and died. It showed the world that here was something new, something unlike anything found in the world-the old creation. This was new creation whose foundation, inspiration and expression were from the very heart, nature and being of the God of love- the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit who lives together in community in, of and as, love. The way that we demonstrate to the world that love that we have received from the Holy Trinity is by the way we care. Paul writes in Gal. 6:2, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfil the law of Christ.” Jesus Christ was known as, “the man for others.” He was totally “other” focussed. That is where the focus of love will lead you- to others. The world of the sinful nature is self-centred- it’s all about me, my needs, my wants, my comfort, my happiness, my security- me, me, me, me, me. But, the way of love is focussed on others, particularly those who are carrying burdens, those who are struggling under the weight of life- no matter how that may be- physical sickness, mental illness, emotional stress, unemployment, disability and so I could go on. The Christian community when it sees those things happening, take those burdens in other people’s lives as opportunities to serve, to care. Not as opportunities to wash one’s hands and say, “I’m too busy,” “It’s too much for me to do,” “All I want to do is go to Church and go home,” “Leave it be for somebody else.” In Galatia, Paul was having trouble with the Judaizers, those who wanted an easy form of Christianity, who wanted to fulfil the law by circumcision and not via the cross. Ignoring the burdens of others is practicing an easy Christianity. But Paul is saying, “If you want to fulfil the law, fulfil the law of the Messiah, the Christ.” Paul is not talking about a new set of rules, but about the law of love, the law of giving oneself in love and humility to the service of others. As Jesus carried the cross for others, so we Christians are called to carry the burdens of others, to love and care as our Lord and Saviour did, all the way to the cross! Love Always, Father Steve.
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Catching the Wind
As the church of the Holy Trinity, called to be evangelical, sacramental and charismatic, Pentecost is a special Sunday. We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the church, thus making it the birthday of the church.
The Holy Spirit came with “the sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them”.
The colour red defined the church and the children made wind detectors in their Sunday School craft session. A great day of celebration.
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Flowing Together at HTK
“We are the body of Christ, His spirit is with us”.
Each week we recite this together to affirm that we all belong to the one God and to the one church. Each one of us have a unique history, we live in a unique set of circumstances, we have a unique perspective on things, a unique personality, and have a unique and special relationship with the same God.
Over the next few months our HTK church will be calling on the Lord to direct us in our planning for the future. As the old wells of the Holy Spirit are being unblocked, new ones are dug, and the Spirit of God is pouring out among us, we are seeking God to guide us in how He would like us to be and what He would like us to do.
As one body in Christ, with all our diversity, we all need to take time to pray and seek to hear from God regarding HTK’s next steps. When the whole body comes together, firstly in prayer, and then followed up with their thoughts, ideas, opinions, feelings and impressions for what God might be asking of us, are we more likely to align ourselves with the will of God.
The leadership of HTK is asking that each one of us pray and consider a few short questions that will help to clarify where the Lord is leading us as the Spirit flows. The HTK Parish Council believes it is so important to engage the whole HTK body in this endeavour that we are pre- pared to individually visit anyone at home who needs assistance with the questions. Once we hear back from you (by the 8th Sept), the leadership group will again pray and work through and consolidate your responses. You will be then invited to attend one of two forums scheduled for late September (21st and 26th) to discuss your responses and how we can then move forward in God’s will over the next few years.
The Holy Spirit is moving over HTK!!!! I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to think at Joel (2:28) was including HTK when the Lord says “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, you old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”
Wardens and Parish Council
What do others see when they look at you? Do they see beyond the colour of your hair (or in my case no hair), your wrinkles or pimples?
And, who precisely do they relate to when they engage you in a conversation? Is it their cumulative experiences of you from the past? Is it your reputation or the characterisations they have extracted from the stories told about you from others?
Perhaps people are seeking to connect with parts of themselves that they might recognise in you - both those which are admirable and those which are otherwise.
No! Caring at HTK is relating to each other in a way that is infinitely superior than the ways of the world. Caring at HTK is “knowing” that those immediately with you, right now, are the most important people in the world to you. To recognise, experience, and love those around you as God does – without blemish, without want, and without fear.
Richard
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Tanzania Mission
Once again, Rev Steve is taking part in a mission trip to Tanzania from 19 August to 4 September. The day before his departure, Steve was commissioned and anointed for his trip.
Because Tanzania is experiencing a terrible drought, the Bishop had asked if it would be possible to bring some funds to help buy some food for parts of the Diocese that was really struggling.
Over $2000 was raised.
It was almost 9 years since Fr Kevin last officiated at a communion service at HTK Church. Rector of HTK for many years, he retired in 2011 to return to Gympie, where he was born and grew up.
Fr Kevin officiated at Sunday services on 25th August while Fr Steve was in Africa on a mission trip.
It was a trip down memory lane for Kevin as many great memories were rekindled, and many friend- ships celebrated. Thank you Kevin and Judy for coming down to HTK and sharing your ministry with us.
Thank you!
Frank and Margaret Schellenberger After so many years as faithful Liturgical Assistants (and many other roles as well in our church’s history – including recording our church’s history),
Frank and Margaret have retired as Liturgical Assistants at our 8am service. Thank you, Frank and Margaret, for so many years of faithful service to our Lord at HTK.
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Caring for our Kids
On a singular level, the roles, and responsibilities that parents have towards their children is as important as it is special. Similarly, the role that the Church as a whole, or Church family if you will, has towards our children is also important as it is special. Conjointly, the roles that parents and the Church play should never be underestimated, due to the potential positive influence they can have in a child’s life as they progress to teenage years and into adulthood.
A child’s experience of Church and the Gospel will not only influence what kind of adult they grow into but will also greatly influence whether or not they themselves become the future adults of the Church. Which, for the most part, also determines the longevity of the Church in the future. So the question is, how do we as a Church make the experience of Church and Church family more memorable in a positive light for our children? As a starting point, consider that our children are an integral part of our Church family and as such should be encouraged to become more involved. Some may have noticed for example that I encourage our children to introduce the Greeting of Peace. This is not only to get them more involved but to also give the sense to both children and adults alike, that they are part of the body of Christ and they are part of the Church family. Other liturgical avenues that can be discussed is the invitation for children to do one of the readings, or to be acolytes or crucifers, (an acolyte is someone who assists a priest in a religious service or procession. A crucifer is someone who carries a cross in a procession). These are just some examples of how we can produce a more inclusive positive transformative and memorable environment.
I mentioned earlier about the progression of a child into teenage years and into adulthood. It stands to reason that if, as an adult and subsequently as a parent, they had a positive experience in the Church as they grew up, chances are that they will also bring their own children to church so their children may also have the same positive experience. As such, a natural progression forms and sustains the longevity of the church as I mentioned earlier.
The value of children in the church should never be overlooked. There is a lot to be said about the wisdom in Jesus’ words when He said,
14b “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
• Mark 10: 14-16 Aaron
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Bishop’s Visit
Bishop Jeremy celebrated and preached at each of our Sunday services.
He spoke to the children at the 10am service, telling them about what a bishop does.
The highlight was the confirmation of Lara and Ros. It was great to see them both make promises and declare their faith in Jesus.
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Confirmations
Congratulations on confirming your faith
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Concert
The Concert on 4 August certainly highlighted some hidden talents among our HTK family. Who would have thought that the Rev Steve Wockner had a hidden Elvis Presley within him? Or Don Henderson was a clown? Or Alan Lilley was a broken-hearted milkman? Or Aaron Coates was Cinderella? Young and Awesome showed just how awesome they are with a terrific recorded news segment. It was great to finish the programme with the Millennium Prayer, made famous by Cliff Richard, and led by combined 10am and 8am music groups. Thank you to all the performers: The 8 o’clock Rockers – Songs from Yesterday Levis Parsley – Aloha from HTK Dee Lister – Ayers on a D String Liam Payne – Drum Solo Bozo and Wendy – Welcome to the Family Alan Lilley – Pretty Polly Perkins 5 out of 10 – Still Rolling Stones Young and Awesome – Young and Awesome Good News David and Rae Reid – Reid’s travels Cinders Quartet – Cinderella Ivan Bowden – Medley in C Norm Jensen – The Man from Snowy River 7 out of 10 – Lion Sleeps tonight and the Millennium Prayer
Thank you to the Prime Time committee for organising the concert and the afternoon tea. Thank you to Kellie and Lara for manning the café at interval.
The event was a fundraiser which raised about $800.
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Concert
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HTK Family Together
The first Friday night of the month sees then HTK family come together for Family Night. Starting with a free barbecue meal at 6.30pm, the night progresses with activities for all the HTK family – children, parents, grandparents, young members, old members and those in between.
Come along and have fun, learn something, be encouraged and be an encourager. Every one is welcome!
A recent family night saw us design a family crest, showing our artistic talents and making us think about our families. CONNECTING
On a recent holiday in Singapore, Dawn Swensson & Lynne Rew caught up with Esther Wong, a resident of Singapore. Esther kindly treated us to a day of sightseeing. Among the many sights was a visit to St. Andrews Anglican Church, near City Hall Station. We arrived in time for the midweek service and were duly welcomed by the three officiating priest.
As it was Esther’s birthday, she generously invited us to dinner to celebrate with her and her son Linus, so we were treated to a sumptuous Asian meal.
Esther visits mutual friends of Dawn, Peter & Ruth Blackburn in Maleny every couple of years & was guest speaker at the last Women's Breakfast.
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Fun, Fun, Fun
Another night was spent producing the “fruit of the spirit”—all nine of them !
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Movie Night Prime Time
Prime Time is an HTK ministry to the “over 55s” ie those in their prime. A committee organises a number of different events each year suitable for this age group and suitable for us to invite our families, friends and neighbours. Last quarter saw three events, a movie night when we saw the movie “All Saints”, a morning tea (in conjunction with the Pastoral Care team) and the Parish Concert.
JUNE The movie night included a light meal of soup and pies before the movie. The movie was an excellent movie about an Anglican priest in the USA who was sent to a church to shut it down, but, with the help of refugees, turned it around and, de- spite some setbacks, helped it to prosper. For those who missed the movie, the DVD is available from the HTK library.
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Prime Time Morning Tea
JULY
A morning tea is always an enjoyable event and the Devonshire Tea in May was no exception with great food and entertainment including poetry, a singalong, heads and tails, and lots of door prizes. Our next morning tea will be a Christmas celebration on 5 December.
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Prime Time
WHAT’S COMING NEXT?
Grab a flyer from the back of Church to see the full program for 2019 and come along and bring your friends.
f you have suggestions for future events, or would like to join the organising committee, or have any other queries please speak to Don Henderson, or call him on 0419 709 918
Sunday 1st at 2pm
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon presented by the Caloundra Chorale is a wonderful afternoon of music and fun. at Nutley Street, Caloundra Cost $10 each
Thursday 24th at 5pm
Sunset Cruise Leaving from Pelican Waters tavern at 5pm. Bring your own food and drinks. Some may wish to have dinner at their own cost at the Pelican Waters Tavern after the cruise returns. Back by about 7pm. Cost $25
Wednesday 20th at 5pm
Fish and Chips on the Beach at Golden Beach. Cnr of Earnshaw Street and Landsborough Parade. Meals ordered in advance. More information to come.
Another Sunday we celebrated a brother and sister, Ollie and Georgia, having their birthdays in the same week.
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Celebrating 90
At HTK, we celebrate every birthday and anniversary of our each our church family.
Happy Birthday, Reuben
Reuben Brumpton turned 90 and it was great to share this occasion with his family.
On one recent Sunday, we celebrated four birthdays.
Deb, Liam, Kirsty and Lara
TRACC
A big thankyou to everyone who contributed to the knitting, crotcheting, sewing and also to those who bought outfits for the foster children for “Children and Families” this winter. It is very much appreciated.
This year our total amount of garments given were 301, which is again a fantastic effort.
Keep knitting, crotcheting and sewing for next years contribution which I will start collecting in May 2020.
Many thanks,
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mission
And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
For a number of years, HTK has been developing its ministry to the homeless on the Sunshine Coast. Many people do not realise the scale of homelessness in Australia and on the Sunshine Coast in particular. There are over 116,000 homeless people in Australia. It is helpful to try to understand why there are homeless people on the Sunshine Coast. Many people think they are homeless because of mental health, laziness, drugs and alcohol, and behavioural problems. In reality, the main reasons for homelessness are:
Housing affordability – 34% Transition from care/custody etc – 13% Financial difficulty eg loss of job – 25% Health issues - 3% Domestic violence and family breakdown – 24%
Homelessness is not just about having a roof over your head. It is about having a stable and secure place to call home. It is about having a solid foundation for which people are afforded the support, the security and the care to move forward in life and become happy, healthy and productive members of the community. There are also many people who do have accommodation, but are not able to adequately feed and clothe them- selves and their families because the cost of accommodation takes most of their income. There are a number of agencies on the Sunshine Coast which provide some support for the homeless and disadvantaged. Most of this as- sistance can be described as a ‘hand-out”, whereas what is really needed is a “hand-up”. The HTK Social Welfare Committee, in conjunction with the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, has been lobbying politicians regarding in- creasing the supply of affordable housing on the Sunshine Coast. Currently there is no emergency accommodation for homeless men anywhere between Brisbane and Maryborough. HTK Church continues to supply food and clothing to the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre weekly, through the generosity of parishioners. Tinned soups, spaghetti and sauces, noodles etc provide emergency food for those needing immediate food, and “jocks and socks” are always in urgent need. We are proud to be associated with the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre who provide an amazing range of services to the homeless, all completely by volunteers and without any government funding. At the Neighbourhood Centre, people can access two magnificent dinners per week, hot showers, laundry, medical assistance, NDIS advice, and, in September, podiatry - all provided free of charge. HTK Church has commenced providing funding to St Peter’s Anglican Church in Maroochydore to assist in the provision of their weekly dinner for the homeless. In addition, HTK has formed an association with Rosies, who provide services to the homeless in Caloundra, providing food, coffee, warm clothing and a chat from a van two nights a week. We provided Christmas pudding for their recent very successful Christmas in July. Rosies has also been promoting our Tuesday breakfasts. Which brings us to our Tuesday morning breakfasts. Since early this year, we have been providing breakfasts at HTK on a Tuesday morning. Starting with cereal, toast and coffee, it has expanded to include bacon, eggs and sausages as well as cereal etc. Our number of clients has increased to up to 11, including students from the local school, homeless people and others living on very meagre budgets. A number of the homeless who visit us regularly live in their cars, which gives them the ability to come to HTK. Some of our clients come by bus. There are many homeless without the capacity to get to HTK for the breakfast. The Social Welfare Committee has been looking at transport from Maroochydore and Caloundra to aid those in need to get to HTK. While the Maroochy RSL has offered sponsorship, the committee is yet to find reasonably priced transport. Thank you to all the volunteers who assist with the breakfasts.
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to the homeless
“He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. Proverbs 19:17
The breakfasts are funded by our quarterly Bunnings sausage sizzles and cake stall, and by donations. Thank you to all who help at Bunnings. Our most recent Bunnings day was on Saturday 31 August, and the next one is on Sat- urday 14 December. Our ministry is to those in need. We do not ask for proof, we do not judge, we just welcome and provide food to the hungry as Jesus taught us to. A few people have commented that many of the homeless have mobile phones. In today’s world, a mobile phone is a necessity if you don’t have a home, if you don’t have an address. How else can you apply for a job, communicate with Medicare or Centrelink, how else can you call an ambulance, communicate with family and friends? In a parable, Jesus said “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it for me’” (Matthew 25: 37 – 40)
HOW CAN I HELP ? Bring non-perishable food eg tins of soup, noodles, spaghetti and sauces, jocks and socks, etc for our weekly delivery to the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Volunteer at our Tuesday morning breakfast (See Don Henderson) Get the message out to any homeless or needy person you meet or know about our breakfast Volunteer with Rosies in Caloundra. They are currently looking for volunteers to help pick up food from a num- ber of shops for distribution on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. They are also looking for volunteers to assist at a fortnightly Community Hub in Caloundra when a number of agencies providing services to the homeless join to- gether to provide a “one stop shop” for people in need. If you are interested in helping Rosies, please speak to Don Henderson Lobby your politicians about provision of affordable housing Pray
Don Henderson Chairman Social Welfare Committee
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Patronal Dinner Trinity Sunday
HTK Church (Holy Trinity Kawana Waters Anglican parish) celebrates its Patronal Festival on Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday after Pentecost.
This year, on the 15th June, we had a dinner at the Parklands Tavern with David Smethurst as guest speaker.
With the room packed with 40 members of the HTK family, the meal, the message, and the fun all made it an excellent evening.
The next day, Trinity Sunday, saw HTK combine its two services for the first time in manty years.
With a combination of the two service styles and music, the service was a great celebration of the unity that we have within the HTK family.
This was well celebrated as we all held hands and sang “Bind us together”.
Following the service, we had a wonderful lunch together.
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NEW Family Contacts Form
To enable us all to look after each other as a church family, there may be a need from time to time to contact someone’s family. To that end
we have developed a new form for you to notify us of the contact details for other members of your family. We will only contact them if we need to, and we won’t be sending them any emails. The new forms are on the Welcome Table at the back, please take a moment to fill one out! If you have any queries, please feel free to speak with Deb in the office.
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September October November
Birthdays Birthdays 3 Trudi Birks 1 David Mitchell 3 Gemma Keenan, Gilbert Neil, David Sharman 11 Rob Markham 3 Wendy Rogers 4 Frances Lawrence, Patricia Mc Morrrow, Madelaine Walsh 12 Zane Lightbody, Nicole Mitchell, 12 Dee Lister, Eloise Markham, 8 Andrew McVittie Everil Neil Scott Miles 16 Sylvia Griffiths, Indigo Keegan, 13 Gemma Henderson, Russell Markham 10 Kathy Godfrey Roslyn Manderson 19 June Burke 14 Nance Nielsen 12 Joy Beck
20 William Hughes– Bystrom, Richard Johnson 15 Diane Ferguson 13 Gary Campbell
22 William Rutledge 17 Ron Griffiths, June Kassulke, 16 Jess Leatherbarrow Colleen Woodward 23 John McMorrow 19 Alisa Taft 19 Peter Best-Russell 24 Frank Schellenberger 23 Matthew Mitchell 20 Jan Maurice, Evelyn Bingham 26 Annette Swartz 25 Ray Young 22 Dorothy James 28 Esther Hinsley, Pat Middleton 29 Gill Morris 24 Norm Jensen 29 Connie Parker 30 Joy Morrison, Peter Mundy 26 James Payne 30 Daphne Mundy 29 Noela Kopp
Anniversaries Anniversaries Anniversaries 30 Pat & Ian Vickers 3 Paul & Jennifer Drinkwater 10 Deborah & Nigel Baron 27 Val & Tony Ham 13 Nance & Barry Nielsen 29 Annette & Grahame Swartz 21 Ann & Ron Robbins
29 Wendy & Norm Jensen
Years Mind Years Mind Years Mind 6 Grace Isobel Shearn 10 Stan Hall 1 Betty Kenny, Sharon Wall
8 Marian Lister, Lucy Robson 16 John Woodward 3 Vera Kreis 9 Edna Spencer 20 Gloria Brahim 4 Col Miller 13 Len Ardill, Clive William Batson 21 Noela Russell 5 Alma Kruger 14 Mollie Lovett 23 Alton Butler 6 Maurine Champion
16 Phyllis Shatte 24 Les Burrows 7 Ruby Gardiner
19 Coral Ryan 25 Glenda McConnell, Marjorie Russell 9 Jan Schultz
27 Rod Priest, Dorothea White, 27 Margaret Cook 14 Bruce Wetton
30 Cherroll Potter 30 Mal Murphy 15 Betty Richardson
17 Shirley Froud, David Read
21 Greg Wenzel
22 Blanche Boyd
24 Oliver Roy McMillan
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BELONG is the magazine for HTK Church 11 Meridian St Bokarina 4575 Sunshine Coast Queensland 5493 4774 [email protected] www.htkchurch.com
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