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Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania KINGSTON CONGREGATION Presbytery of Tasmania Website: http:kingstonuca.org.au Phone: 6229 8112 Sunday, 17th November, 2019 A special welcome to everyone joining us in worship at Kingston today. Please join us for a cuppa and drinks for the children after worship. Mon: 3.00pm Rockpool 4.30pm SAGT Tue: Wed: Thurs: 7.30pm Church Council Fri: Sat: Sun: 10.00am Worship & Sunday School Rosters: For 24 November Books: Lauren W Reading: Kaye C Counting: Graeme K & Els V Cleaning: Anne J & Yannie B Morning Tea: Chris & David P Welcoming: Yannie Music: Scott, Chris, Lynne, Ray, Grae- me, Kylie Children: Liz C, Irene N(Barry) This week! Our church serving: 17 - 24 November 2019 Bible Readings Today’s Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah12 2Thess.3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 Next Weeks Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Luke 1:68-79 Col 1: 11-20 Luke 23:33-43 World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle - this week we pray for : East Timor (Timor Leste), Indo- nesia, Phillipines WEEKLY NOTICES It would be appreciated if notices for the notice sheet could be given or sent to Irene Nichols by Thursday mornings to the church email: [email protected] Kingston Uniting Church MINISTRY TEAM Every Member PLUS Minister Rev Michael Duke Phone; 6229 8110 Phone: 0437 884 600 Email: [email protected] Church Council Chairperson: Bronwyn Morton Phone: 0428 330 160 Email: [email protected] Secretary: Kathy Osborn Phone: 62396497 Mobile: 0427239543 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Irene Nichols Phone: 6229 3460 Mob: 0438 085 744 Email: [email protected] Church Facilities Bookings: Jennie Webb Phone: 0420 822 757 Email: [email protected] Pastoral Care co-ordinator: Claire Wherrett Phone: 0417 306 762 Music co-ordinator: Jacqui Hansson Phone: 6229 1699 UCAF Fellowship: Helen Kennedy Phone: 6229 7945 Kingston U. C. Library Catalogue: http:kingstonuca.org.au Church email: [email protected] Office phone: 6229 8112 Property: Any building issues or concerns should be written in the “Red Book” in the kitchen. This is checked regularly by P&F. Guest Wi-Fi network: KUC-RPCC password: ucarpccguest We acknowledge the Mouheneener People, the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather for worship. This church seeks to be a place of safety and acceptance for all people. Luke 21:5-19 “If someone accused you of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I can’t even remember where I first heard that line but the rhetoric is excellent. I bet I’ve used it once or twice. The fact of the matter is, it’s not that hard to be a Christian in Australia. Not in the hills. We are accommodating folk up here. “Well it’s not for me but if its fine with you then that’s fine, right?” And yet, subtly, legislation by legislation, the religious values that this federa- tion was founded on are being whittled away as we are hypnotized into a secu- larized zombie land under the subliminal disguise of political correctness. But whilst the church is pushed to the margins, in oth- er nations the church is forced underground where, as it turns out, it thrives! Our faith began as a minority sect within Judaism, within an empire which had little time or respect for either. The sacking of the Temple in 70AD would have been catastrophic for people of faith at this time yet daily the Christian church flourished, armed with nothing but unyielding devotion to the risen Christ and his mandate of love and service. So as we weather the storms of scientific rationalism, and apa- thetic indifference, persecution is inevitable. So what! It’s just part of the walk… Rev. Michael Duke
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Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania
KINGSTON CONGREGATION Presbytery of Tasmania Website: http:kingstonuca.org.au Phone: 6229 8112
Sunday, 17th November, 2019
A special welcome to everyone joining us in worship at Kingston today. Please join us for a cuppa and drinks for the children after worship.
Mon: 3.00pm Rockpool 4.30pm SAGT Tue: Wed: Thurs: 7.30pm Church Council Fri: Sat: Sun: 10.00am Worship & Sunday School
Rosters: For 24 November Books: Lauren W Reading: Kaye C Counting: Graeme K & Els V Cleaning: Anne J & Yannie B Morning Tea: Chris & David P Welcoming: Yannie Music: Scott, Chris, Lynne, Ray, Grae-me, Kylie Children: Liz C, Irene N(Barry)
This week! Our church serving: 17 - 24 November 2019
Bible Readings
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah12 2Thess.3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 Next Weeks Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Luke 1:68-79 Col 1: 11-20 Luke 23:33-43
World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle - this week we pray for : East Timor (Timor Leste), Indo-nesia, Phillipines
WEEKLY NOTICES It would be appreciated if notices for the notice sheet could be given or sent to Irene Nichols by Thursday mornings to the church email: [email protected]
Kingston Uniting Church
MINISTRY TEAM Every Member
PLUS
Minister Rev Michael Duke Phone; 6229 8110 Phone: 0437 884 600 Email: [email protected]
Church Council Chairperson: Bronwyn Morton Phone: 0428 330 160 Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Kathy Osborn Phone: 62396497 Mobile: 0427239543 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Irene Nichols Phone: 6229 3460 Mob: 0438 085 744 Email: [email protected]
Church Facilities Bookings: Jennie Webb Phone: 0420 822 757 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Care co-ordinator: Claire Wherrett Phone: 0417 306 762
Music co-ordinator: Jacqui Hansson Phone: 6229 1699
UCAF Fellowship: Helen Kennedy Phone: 6229 7945
Kingston U. C. Library Catalogue: http:kingstonuca.org.au
Church email: [email protected] Office phone: 6229 8112
Property: Any building issues or concerns should be written in the “Red Book” in the kitchen. This is checked regularly by P&F.
Guest Wi-Fi network: KUC-RPCC password: ucarpccguest
We acknowledge the Mouheneener People, the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather for worship.
This church seeks to be a place of safety and acceptance for all people.
Luke 21:5-19 “If someone accused you of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I can’t even remember where I first heard that line but the rhetoric is excellent. I bet I’ve used it once or twice. The fact of the matter is, it’s not that hard to be a Christian in Australia. Not in the hills. We are accommodating folk up here. “Well it’s not for me but if its fine with you then that’s fine, right?” And yet, subtly, legislation by legislation, the religious values that this federa-tion was founded on are being whittled away as we are hypnotized into a secu-larized zombie land under the subliminal disguise of political correctness. But whilst the church is pushed to the margins, in oth-er nations the church is forced underground where, as it turns out, it thrives! Our faith began as a minority sect within Judaism, within an empire which had little time or respect for either. The sacking of the Temple in 70AD would have been catastrophic for people of faith at this time yet daily the Christian church flourished, armed with nothing but unyielding devotion to the risen Christ and his mandate of love and service. So as we weather the storms of scientific rationalism, and apa-thetic indifference, persecution is inevitable. So what! It’s just part of the walk… Rev. Michael Duke
Rockpool A Reflective Space
Rockpool now on Mondays at 3 pm Do YOU Feel the Call of the Spirit? Come Closer to God for: Healing, Forgiveness and Prayer. Come Once or Regularly. Leave Behind your Busy Week and Enjoy Peace.....
More information: Judith Cornish or Bronwyn Morton
FOR YOUR DIARIES
Sat 16 Nov 10.30am Run for Palestine
Sun 17 Nov 2pm ACC Final meeting 2019
Fri 29 Nov 12.30pm Climate Action Rally, Parliament Lawns
Tue 3rd Dec 4-6pm Uniting Annual Public Meeting at Wesley
Wed 4th Dec 12.00 onwards Leprena Lunch at Kingston UC
Bread Tags for Wheelchairs Mission Club which operates out of Scots –Memorial UC has asked that we support their project of collecting bread tags for wheelchairs. Please save your bread bag tags and place them in the container provided at the back of the Church.
…You are invited to the ACC Southern Cluster end of year gathering at Wesley
Uniting Church Hall on November 17th at 2pm, preceded by Lunch at 12.30
There will be a time of worship and discussion: The President of ACC Tasmania, Keeton Miles will be present to lead the dis-cussion on issues to be raised at the Annual General Meeting. Afternoon Tea will follow. This is an opportunity to learn more about and contribute to the work of the As-semblies of Confessing Congregations in Tasmania. We look forward to your attendance.
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LAY Preachers Day Wed 30 Nov from 10am - 3pm at Longford UC. BYO Lunch. Mel Perkins - Lay Leadership Development. Co-ordinator at eLM will
look at how we do Theology in Worship. Everyone welcome.
ADVENT EVENT - LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS Anticipate! Save the date! Saturday, 7th December, 5.00-7.00pm There will be an Advent Event at Hobart North Uniting Church for children and their families, with activities, crafts, stories, sau-sage sizzle, songs and more! Gold coin donation, or $5/ family
Prayer If anyone would like prayer for yourself, others, or for any situation, please join one of the Church Council members in the Rockpool corner (near the piano) after the service. If you prefer more privacy we can go into the vestry.
“ Spread the Christmas Cheer This year in support of The Smith Family Toy and Book Drive, Turnbull Funerals will be working with the local community to bring Christmas cheer to those who need it most. Help them bring joy by donating unwrapped toys and books for children who would otherwise go without at Christmas time. Donations can be delivered to their facility or call 6234 4711.
You are invited to join us to a
“trauma-informed care” workshop with Dr. Frey Where: UAICC Leprena, 280 Main Rd, Glenorchy
When: 19th
of November Time: 10am – 3pm
More details on notice board
Especially as we come close to the season of Advent, don’t forget non-perishables and toiletry donations for Maranoa Community Centre!! They are also happy to receive donations of fresh produce any day.
Multi-Cultural Carols - 30 November at Ukrainian Centre, 185 Main Rd, Moonah. 6-7.30pm, with shared dinner. Please book at http:??Eventbrite.com.au/e/78912925685 Event is free, but please book tickets for catering purposes.
