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22nd March 2015

Uniting Church

in Australia

Parramatta Mission:

Congregational life@ Westmead & Parramatta

& Hospitality, Community and Mental Health Services across Greater Sydney

and beyond

Leigh Congregation THE LENT EVENT RAINBOW

This week's colour is BLUE & the focus country is SOUTH SUDAN & the issue of "midwifery training/ medical care". However, we were so inspired by Jess' talk on India last Sunday that we've decided to stay with our 'India' theme and enjoy some Indian snacks kindly provided by Nita. We'll also be making Lent Event fundraising cards - which will be for sale today and next week in the Coffee Shop. P.S. Many thanks to all who have contributed to our fundraising goal of $200 so far. Our current tally is $136.30, so we're getting very close!!!

NEXT SUNDAY: PALM SUNDAY WALK + CONGREGATION MEETING Congregation members are invited to meet in Centenary Square at 9.15am on Sunday 29 March and walk to church carrying palm leaves/ greenery. After the service, everyone's attendance at the Congregation Meeting is encouraged. The meeting will include voting for the 2015 Congregation Leaders team. If you're interested in being nominated, please see the outline below and speak with Manas or one of the current leaders to find out more. Congregation Leaders Meeting - role outline: Be prepared to meet monthly with fellow leaders in a spirit of mutual support

and contribution;* Participate fully and actively in the planning and execution of congregation events;* Encourage others within the congregation to leadership and participation;

Demonstrate an understanding of UCA and Parramatta Mission values& objectives; * Assist in forwarding the realization of agreed congregational ministry

strategies and outcomes as per Parramatta Mission's Strategic Plan; * Oversee/ facilitate regular updating of the congregation's roll & worship roster; Undertake training as required in UCA 'Safe Church' practices/ PM 'Building

Leadership'; Facilitate strategies for the pastoral care of congregation members; Liaise/ consult with and support the Leigh Memorial Minister; * Pro-actively welcome and assist visitors/ new members of the congregation; Communicate enthusiastically and appropriately with all members of the congregation; * Actively engage in matters pertaining to the life and witness of the congregation. MAUNDY THURSDAY - TENEBRAE On Thursday 2 April from 6.30pm, we'll be having a special 'Tenebrae' service in the Coffee Shop/ Hall followed by soup & rolls for supper. RSVPs (by 29 March) will be very helpful for catering purposes. Foot washing is optional, but if you are participating, please bring a towel.

Westmead Congregation

Today we welcome Bruce and Fiona Bennetts to Westmead Worship service. Bruce will lead the service today. Thank you Bruce for taking this time to come to Westmead from your usual Leigh Congregation. We look forward to sharing this time with you and Fiona.

Next Sunday Karen Banfield will bring the Palm Sunday message.

Thank you Karen for your willingness to lead in this way. This time of transition while waiting for the commencement of

Ministry for Rev. Christine Bayliss-Kelly, on 19th April, is lending the opportunity for many in the congregation to “lend a hand”, and it is really nice to see everyone working together.

Vita Terrado is now a resident in the Mayflower Nursing Home.

Good to have you nearby Vita, and we wish you improved health and contentment in your new surroundings.

EASTER SERVICES AT WESTMEAD ARE AS FOLLOWS 2nd April, MAUNDY THURSDAY - 5.30P.M. TO 6.30P.M Starting with a light meal (soup and Damper)/ Communion 3rd April, GOOD FRIDAY - 9.00A.M. 5th April, EASTER SUNDAY - 9.45A.M. EVERYONE WELCOME Sunday 19th April, 3.00p.m. is the Induction of Rev. Christine Bayliss-Kelly. Afternoon will be served after the service. Please keep this date and time free. It will be lovely to have as many people attend, as possible. 2nd May, Saturday morning will be MUNCH AND BRUNCH - Stalls, Food and Fun. Come Along.

THIS WEEK: Monday 2p.m. - Bible Study. Wednesday 1p.m. - Open Door

Tues. Thurs TOC 11a.m. - 1.30p.m.

THERE WILL BE NO TAI CHI THIS WEEK - 27TH MARCH, OR ON GOOD FRIDAY.

Sunday at Westmead

Foster your faith this week as you read:

Is 50:4-9a Ps 31:9-16 Phil 2:5-11 Mk 14:1-15:47

HASI Plus

HASI Plus provides 24-hour supported accommodation, to support consumers

who have been released from long-term institutional care, such as a correctional

institute, mental health hospital, or forensic facility to transition back into the

community. There are 16 self-contained units, and a 4-bed house, as well as

shared communal areas. A clinic room is available on site so that consumers are

able to access necessary treatments. A program of activities and events are

provided for consumers, to improve their socialisation skills.

UCMH Step Down

The Step Down Program assists consumers being discharged from psychiatric

hospitals to successfully transition back into their homes and the community.

Support is provided on a short term basis, and is tiered in nature. Intensive

support is provided to consumers directly following discharge, with a gradual

reduction in support hours over a six week period, as the client readjusts to their

new environment.

UCMH Services

UCMH delivers a wide range of mental health services to clients across a

number of geographical regions. The services within UCMH include:

Mission Get-Together prepared by Sydney Day Mission Support Group

to be held Monday, 30th March 9.45am – 2.15pm at Lakemba Uniting Church.

Speaker at morning session – Mr Rob Floyd, National Director, Uniting World

Speaker at afternoon session – Moderator, Rev Myung Hwa Park.

As part of our 'Lent Event' program, Jessie Morgan visited Sunday School @ Leigh last week to share her insights -

plus an uplifting video presentation - about her journey to India with the International Volunteers organization in 2014. Thanks for your wonderful work Jess!

NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING & VIOLENCE

Many children and adults endure bullying every day - and it's not just confined to school playgrounds. Bullying (physical and/or emotional - or via exclusion) can also occur at home, in workplaces, social and sporting groups - and sometimes even within congregations. Let's support those who are being bullied & encourage everyone to say a big "no way" to bullying!

Kathryn Realf (former Family & Carer Education Officer UCMH) dropped in to say hello on her recent visit from the UK. Kathryn is now working at a Diabetes Organisation in the UK. Tracey and Coral were super happy to catch up.

LEIGH MEMORIAL CONGREGATION

SPECIAL DATES/ EVENTS MARCH – NOVEMBER 2015

(NB: This is a basic list only. Further dates may be added/ some will change. Please consult the newsletter and group leaders/ nominated contact people for updates).

Thursday 2 April - Maundy Thursday @ Leigh ('Tenebrae' Service + Supper)

Friday 3 April - 9.00am, Good Friday service

Sunday 5 April - 9.30am, Easter Sunday service

Saturday 25 April – ANZAC DAY: PM/ Leigh Memorial Cake Stall (Centenary Square)

Sunday 26 April – ANZAC/ Gallipoli Centenary Church Service Sunday 24 May - Couples & Friends Annual Service & Morning Tea Friday 29 May – Parramatta Mission ‘Raising Hope’ Gala Dinner Sunday 21 June - Leigh Memorial 130th Anniversary

Monday 22 June - Uniting Church 38th Anniversary Sunday 28 June - 4 – 6pm, 'Messy Church' @ Leigh Memorial Sunday 9 August - Samuel Leigh 200th Anniversary Service

Sunday 16 August – Parramatta Mission Anniversary Church Service & Picnic (Combined Congregations @ Parramatta Park)

LEIGH MEMORIAL CONGREGATION

SPECIAL DATES/ EVENTS MARCH – NOVEMBER 2015

Saturday 22 August – ‘Catherine Leigh Memorial’ Women’s High Tea. Keynote Speaker: Rev. Mrs. Myung Hwa Park (Moderator, UCA Synod of NSW/ ACT) Sunday 23 August – Heritage Evening @ Leigh (Guest Speakers’ Colloquium + Supper) Sunday 30 August – PM Kids & Families Heritage Outing/ Picnic at Castlereagh Monday 21 September - International Day of Peace: Inter-Faith Service Tuesday 6 – Friday 9 October - Parramatta Lanes (Dates TBC) Saturday 17 October - Music Team: 'Leigh Goes Latin' Concert

Sunday 18 October - 'Masala' Sunday (‘Parramasala’ in Parramatta)

Sunday 1/ Monday 2 November - Parramatta ‘Foundations Festival’

Sunday 29 November - 'First in Advent' / Leigh Memorial ‘Giving Tree’

HOLD THESE DATES FOR THIS INITIATIVE:

‘Courageous Communities: Engaging a Changing World’ Sponsored by Uniting Mission and Education,

and Parramatta Nepean Presbytery

A series of workshops and events engaging participants with adaptive and transformational leadership and

community organizing tools for growing effective congregations in the new missional context

Our guest and conversation partner is Rev Terry Moe, a Lutheran Pastor and Community Organiser with the Industrial Areas Foundation North-West USA.

Terry has worked to revitalise, renew and transform congregations and groups of congregations in and around Portland, Oregon, for some years. He brings

wisdom and practical tools that deliver effective congregations and zones. Terry played a formative role with the Leaven Project see http://leavencommunity.org/

All events at the Centre for Ministry unless indicated www.courageous.org.au

THURSDAY 7 MAY:

At 222 Pitt St Sydney Level and room TBA UCA leaders exploring the new context with new tools and new paradigms

FRIDAY 8 MAY:

At Marrickville Uniting Church – Caravan of Hope Event – putting it into practice in the local context SATURDAYS 9 & 16 MAY:

Saturday 9 May at Northmead Uniting Church at 3 Hammers Rd Northmead Tools for Congregational and Emerging leaders to help navigate the new missional context – Day 1. We do have a future and role in shaping that future. What do we want to see 20 years from now and how do we get there? Case studies from local leaders using Adaptive and Transformational leadership with community organising. Working in the new paradigm. Looking beyond my congregation & having conversations with potential partners. The two Saturdays will have similar content but attendance at both days will help reinforce the concepts and practices; however attending only one Saturday will still be beneficial.

TUESDAY 12 MAY 9.30 am – 1pm:

The possibilities of Zones in the emerging church; tools to implement Zones in your Presbytery. WEDNESDAY 13 MAY:

Evening Public Lecture – Theology & Practice of Transformational Leadership within the church FRIDAY 15 MAY (choose 2-5pm or 7-9pm):

Drafting your congregation’s mission planning process; forming peer support groups – day and evening sessions

SATURDAY 16 MAY:

Tools for congregational and emerging leaders to help navigate the new missional context - Day 2. We do have a future and role in shaping that future. What do we want to see 20 years from now and how do we get there? Case studies from local leaders using Adaptive and Transformational leadership with community organising. Working in the new paradigm. Congregations collaborating with potential partners in the wider community. The two Saturdays will have similar content but attendance at both days will help reinforce the concepts and practices; however attending only one Saturday will still be beneficial.

Our guest: Rev Terry Moe, a Lutheran Pastor and Community Organiser with the Industrial Areas Foundation North-West USA will be sometimes our leader and sometimes our conversation partner. Terry has worked to revitalise, renew and transform congregations and groups of congregations in and around Portland for some years. He brings wisdom and practical tools that deliver effective congregations and zones. You are invited to be part of this unique opportunity. The church of the 21st century is confronting immense changes in the world around us. There are many challenges AND opportunities for the church at this time but we need courage, faith, wisdom – and some tools and new models. We are bringing together congregational leaders, emerging young leaders and the regional leadership of UCA to work together with Terry to reflect on where we are at, the questions we bring and to learn new skills for revitalising our mission. This event is endorsed and supported by Parramatta-Nepean Presbytery and Uniting Learning Network (UME). Please check out the web site www.courageous.org.au

Parramatta Mission Caps

We are placing an order for Parramatta Mission caps as shown in the picture. Cost will be $20 each. Please place your order by contacting Jenny before Monday 31 March via email jenny.fuda@parramattamission.org.au or phone 8836 2015.

Parramatta Mission projects supported in the Uniting Church

Please pray for: Living as a multicultural church Ministry with people in prison Ministry with hospital patients living with a mental illness Hospital chaplaincy with patients, staff & families

Pastoral message for this week…..

The Storm may roar around you But you are not alone

Leigh Memorial Congregation Palm Sunday - 29th March

@ Leigh

시드니 조은 교회 Sydney Jo-Eun Church 13-12

다섯 번째 사순절 주일 (5th Lent of Sunday)

개회 찬송 (Entrance Hymn) 예배를 위한 묵상

예배의 부름 (Calling) 인도자

송영 (Gloria)

사도신경 신앙고백 (The Apostle’s Creed) …………………………….다함께

찬양/찬송 (Chorus & Hymns)

기도 (Prayer) 다함께

주기도문송

성경 봉독 (Scripture Reading)

말씀 (Preaching)-전현구 담임목사

봉헌 찬송 (Offertory Hymn)

나눔과 알림 (Announcement & Notices)

폐회 찬송 (Final Hymn)

축도 (Benediction) 담임목사

새 1장 통 1장

새 19 장 통 44 장

새 44 장 통 56 장

새 251 장 통 137 장

고린도전서 1:19-31

하나님 나라 백성으로 사는 삶!

새 635 장 하늘에 계신 우리 아버지

새 552 장 통 358 장

수요기도회 :오후 7시

마가복음 13:14-27

새벽기도회 : 오전6시

마가복음 12:35-14:21

QT나눔 & 성경공부

주일 오후4:00

할렐루야! 오늘 함께 예배드린 여러분에게 주님이 주시는 평안이 충만하시길 축복합니다

성령충만함으로 주께서 주신 사명 잘 감당하는 건강한 교회로 세워지길 기도합니다

한 영혼을 구원하는 전도에 자원하는 마음으로 열심히 동참합니다. 매일 성경으로 묵상하는 QT를 하고 적용하는 훈련을 합니다. 사순절 다섯번 째 주일입니다. 사순절 기간동안 주님에게만 집중하는 생활이 됩시다

지난 이레 동안에

찬송하는 소리 있어

놀랍다 주님의 큰 은혜

만복의 근원 하나님

주일 오후 1시 30분

아침 해가 돋을 때

새502장 통 259장 빛의 사자들이여 어서가서(1)

Fijian Congregation Last weekend, we attended Kids Camp Out in Wedderburn. The theme was Super Impossible Promises, about things being possible through God, and the promises He makes to His people. The kids enjoyed worship, outdoor activities, group study and sports! There was also an opportunity for Connect and Shake members to do leadership training. The kids represented well and I was really proud of their participation and leadership! They even did a very short notice Action Song to about 170 people! Special thanks to ALL helpers, it’s not possible without you! Lisa Kamotu—Sunday School Lead

Palm Sunday is next week Sunday, 29/3. We

look forward to an interactive worship to be led by Sunday School. Lunch will follow!! Kerei me da vakaligaliga mai ena vakasigalevu

Vakavakarau ki na Siga ni Mate na Bogi ni Lotulevu 2/4 mai na 7.30—8.30pm. Vakayacori e Vale ni Lotu

Eratou na fundraising tiko na Youth ena Siga ni Mate 3/4. ‘The Passion of The Christ’

Date for the diary: Induction of Rev Christine Bayless Kelly as minister at Westmead on Sunday 19 April at 3pm. All congregants and staff invited to attend. Please bring a plate of food to share.

Closure of Ministry and Retirement Service for Rev. John O Martin as Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy Coordinator, UnitingCare Ageing

to attend THURSDAY, 30 APRIL, 2015 10:30 AM AT SPRINGWOOD UNITING CHURCH 4 Lewin Street,

Springwood NSW 2777 Light refreshments will be served after the service.

RSVP: 16 April 2015 Joseph Abad Acting Director of Mission, UnitingCare NSW.ACT

Worship Services at Parramatta Mission

Mon to Fri 9.00am - 2.00pm Open Church @ Leigh Memorial Tuesday 1.10pm Holy Communion @ Leigh Sunday 9.30am Leigh Memorial Congregation @ Leigh 9.45am Westmead Congregation @ Westmead 11.15am Leigh Fijian Congregation @ Leigh

1.30pm Korean Faith Community @ Leigh 7.00pm Praise, Prayer, Cake & Coffee @ Leigh

We pray for healing & wholeness for these people & places: China, Hong Kong, Macao UC congregations of the Cumberland Zone: Dundas/Ermington, Northmead,

North Rocks, Carlingford, West Epping, Centenary, Wentworthville, Holroyd, Greystanes, Grantham Heights, Parramatta Mission, Auburn.

For the worship, witness and service of: Prayer Point – North Rocks UC Give thanks for North Rocks’ significant youth ministry and their future mission

plans in their region. Pray for the upcoming Life and Witness, and Extension Consultations in the Congregation and with Phil Swain. P M Leigh Memorial: Fred; Frank & Lynn, Julie, Rebecca. P M hospitality, Community and Mental Health Services: Staff recovering from

surgery. P M Leigh Fijian: Sai Vute, Kula Diqoliwasa, Niko Balavu, Bera family. For the

congregation beginning the process of calling a new minister. P M Westmead: Eva, Phyllis, Joseph, Ponmany, Vita, Lorna, Mary McTaggart,

Jaimee-Lee and family, Nancy.

Westmead Congregation Leigh Fijian Congregation: 9891 2277 Westmead Mission Worker Pastor Trish Rooney Mobile: 0478 301 698 Westmead Church 175 Hawkesbury Road Westmead: 98919354 Leigh Memorial Congregation Rev Dr Manas Ghosh: 0429 892 548 Leigh Memorial Church 119 Macquarie St Parramatta Church Office: 9891 2277 Email : wecare@parramattamission.org.au Senior Minister/ Group CEO Rev Keith Hamilton M: 0417 487 446

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