ABC NEWS Sunday 15th October, 2017
From the Pastor
On Tuesday I started back at work after two weeks of annual leave. Robyn, Peter and I camped at Halls Gap for 5 nights. We experienced some very strong winds and two trips to the Doctor for Robyn but we still had a very pleasant time and completed some of our favourite Halls Gap walks. We had great neighbours in the Caravan Park and made interesting connections. Peter then returned home and Robyn and I went to my Parents’ holiday home at Blairgowrie for 8 nights. With Robyn being unwell we chose to be quiet. Still, we fitted in a lunch with Robyn’s Parents and two Aunties and we had morning tea with a dear friend from our Wonthaggi days. We also completed some significant outdoor projects; dealing with weeds and invasive trees that are a pest in that part of the Mornington Peninsula. I went along to New Peninsula Rosebud campus on the first Sunday then last Sunday we both went along to Church on a Hill at Highpoint. Both were much appreciated experiences of worship.
While we were driving across country on backroads to Halls Gap, I asked Robyn if she brought bacon and eggs. The answer was “Yes” to bacon and “No” to eggs. I said, “We’ll be able to get some somewhere”. Within only a couple of minutes we passed a farm with a sign advertising eggs. We stopped and paid $3 into the honesty box and took away a dozen lovely farm eggs with a great mix of colours and sizes. It was a remarkably quick answer and a very satisfactory solution. Was it a coincidence? I took it as one of those lovely “God-incidences”, when God steps in and shows love and care. It was a reminder to trust God, who knows our needs. We certainly gave thanks for experience as well as for the eggs.
Welcome to visitors today. Please come and join with us after the service for a cup of tea/coffee.
Worship Services Today Sunday 15th October 10am: Leader – Sue Pond Speaker – Ken Westwood Welcome to family and friends who have come today because Jim is being baptised. Messy Church Next Sunday 22nd October 10am: Leader – Robyn Westwood Speaker – Ken Westwood
Rosters Welcoming Today: Stephen Foster & Catherine Braid Next Sunday: Ivan & Caroline Tudor Morning Tea Today: Caitlin McKinnon & Ailish Rathbone Next Sunday: Arnold & Joy Rogers Birthdays 15th Bob Lewis, Dot Haberman 17th Joe Venuto 19th Arnold Rogers, Ailish Rathbone
Messy Church Wedding Have you ever been to a wedding with 10 bridesmaids? Today at Messy Church from 4.30-6.30pm we look at a story Jesus told about 10 bridesmaids who were waiting for the groom. You can read about it in Matthew 10: 1-13. Come along to explore the themes of waiting, watching and being prepared. Sausages and salad for tea with some wedding feast food to follow. Hope to see you then, Robyn. Financial Matters Praise be to our mighty and faithful God for his generous blessing of this Church! This month we received our annual lease payment for the Telstra installation on our property. Our loan has now been reduced to $29,200. That is remarkable! Income from offerings in this current financial year is well ahead of budget since we received some large special gifts. Praise God. Change For Change Thanks to all who contributed their spare change to Mercy Ships. We banked $78.25 towards the Mercy Ships ministry of delivering free medical service to people who otherwise would have no access to health care. Helpers Needed for School Breakfast We are providing a free breakfast for the Year 12 students at Buckley Park College on Tuesday 24th October and require helpers on the day to assist with cooking and serving the students. If you can assist on that morning please let Daniel know. Safe Church Awareness Workshop BUV will run a Safe Church Refresher here at Aberfeldie on Thursday 2nd November for people who completed the full Safe Church Workshop three or more years ago. Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start (duration 3 hrs) Cost: $15 per person (can be paid by this Church) Topics: Relevant changes and updates to legislation, policies and procedures New areas of focus and information regarding Safe Church practices Review and discuss progress of implementation Explore and review key issues Explore practical applications This workshop also addresses the introduction of the Working with Children Check updates as well as the Organisational Duty of Care legislation which comes into effect on 1 Jan 2018. Register online https://www.buv.com.au/events/event/SCRW-Aberfeldie or let Ken or Arnold know that you will be coming.
Rekiah’s Law Book Launch You are invited to attend the release of Kerryn Robertson’s book “Rekiah’s Law”. An excerpt from the book will be read, followed by book signing and afternoon tea. Date: Saturday 18th November, 2-4pm, at Eltham Baptist Church, 43-49 Nyora Rd Eltham. A $2 donation upon entry would be appreciated. You will receive a white ribbon (fundraising for White Ribbon Day on 25th November), a bookmark, plus entry into a prize draw. 10% of book sales on the day will be donated to Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre. We will also have a secure box for donations to help victims of family violence.
Support Paul and Lydia as they prepare for ministry in Cambodia. Trivia by Daniel Braid. Quality items to be auctioned. 6pm Saturday November 18th Crossway North Church. 7/334 Hume Hwy Craigieburn. $15 per person plus door prizes and silent auction. BYO snacks RSVP Sally Danger [email protected] 0409 529 970
What’s On This Week Sunday – Messy Church 4.30-6.30pm in function rooms and sanctuary Sunday – Sunday Evening Growth Group 7pm at Carmel’s home Monday – CWA 12noon-3pm in function rooms Tuesday – Play Group 10am-12noon in function rooms Tuesday – Neighbourhood Watch 7.30-8.30pm in function rooms Wednesday – Play Group 10am-12noon in function rooms Wednesday – Parkinson’s Exercise Group 12.30-1.30pm in function rooms Wednesday – Wed Evening Growth Group 7.30pm at Faye Arkethon’s home Thursday – Parkinson’s Painting Group 10am-12noon in function rooms Thursday – Slimweigh class 6.45pm in function rooms Friday – Make & Mingle 10am-12noon in function rooms Saturday – Youth - Geocaching from 11am. Meet at the Church $5 Saturday – from about 7pm SSAM will be using our buildings Sunday – Prayer 9.15-9.45am in the small meeting room Sunday – Young Adults Bible Study at Tudors’ home from 6.30pm
Prayer Points Praise God for Jim Kelso witnessing for his Lord in baptism today. Pray for him as he continues his Christian journey. Please pray for Messy Church held this afternoon and for those from the community who will come along. Pray for our Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and all Members of Parliament. Pray for God’s wisdom in the decisions they make. Prison Network: Fun with Mum is on today and the children will be enjoying a time of activities with their mums during visits. Please pray for a great atmosphere as the mums and children get to spend this time together. It is always difficult for the children when they have to leave. Pray for restraint and the seeking of peace from both sides between North Korea and USA and their allies during the tense situation that exists at this time. Pray for Paul Morton, Lydia Zandt, Isaac and Violet as they wait for the necessary finances to come in to allow them to go to Cambodia. Pray for healing for Peter Whiteley and Michelle Taylor.
People for prayer this week: Shona Lord, Sue and Jerry Lucacevich, Alex Mangoedaan. Ministry for prayer this week: Prison Network News items to [email protected] AND [email protected] or Church office tray by noon Thursday
Aberfeldie Baptist Church Inc. No. A0039004N ABN: 458910 291 23 Church Office: 5 Price Street Essendon Phone: 9337 9955 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aberbaps.com.au Online giving: www.giveway.org.au then click on Aberfeldie Baptist Church Pastor: Ken Westwood Mobile: 0419 505 265 Home: 9331 2123