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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, 24th March, 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: Tue: 8.00pm Lenten study Wed: 10.00am Adult Fellowship Thurs: 1.30pm Lenten Study 1 Fri: 3.00pm Rockpool Sat: Sun: 9.00am Music Practice 10.00am Family Worship
Rosters: Next Week 31 March 2019 Books: Joan D Reading: Jen C Counting: Eleanor McR & Kaye C Cleaning: Chris & Helen H Morning Tea: Anne B-C & Kaye B Welcoming: Helen Music: Jacqui, Claire, Lynne, Ray, Graeme
This week! Our church serving: 24 - 31 Mar 2019
Bible Readings
Today’s Readings: Isaiah 54:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1Cor.10:1-13 Luke 13: 1-9 Next Weeks Readings: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Cor.5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle - this week we pray for : Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
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 13: 1-9 In Theology 101, Rev. Professor Andrew Dutney begins the conversation much like this. “The primary question in theology is “What do we do with the issue of suffering?”” For much of our history, we, humans, have been tempted to explained pain and suffering as a direct consequence of being naughty. Sure, drinking and driving, smoking related illnesses and the like can support this theory but I’ve buried a centurion* with a daily smoking habit and a fit, clean living 30 year old Arctic Scientist whose life’s work made profound contributions to the world of science. Jesus addresses this vexing issue in the rhetorical questions leading up to this parable. Was it their sin that led to the disaster that ended their earthly existence? No! But you can do something about yours! So you might be a fig tree that hasn’t had the right environment to live a fruitful existence. But there is a gardener who is intent on giving you the best possible odds at having another chance! Rev. Michael Duke *(A person over 100 years old, not a Roman official. That person would be even older!)
Rockpool A Reflective Space
Rockpool has started Again! Every Friday at 3PM. 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
UnitingCare—Emergency relief
The Emergency Relief Centre in Kingston always welcomes our donations; see the list on the noticeboard for ideas. Please place in the
special basket near the front entrance.
LENTEN STUDIES This week we will continue our Lenten studies on Tuesday evening at 8.00pm and Thursday afternoon at 1.30pm. Please come and join us!
On Monday afternoon at 3.15pm, there will be a funeral ser-vice for Mr Bernie Carter at Rowallan Park. Bernie has been a well-known member of the Kingston community for many years. Bernie is the father of Ray and Liz Carter, and Ann and Tony Wolfe.
LEPRENA As usual, our friends at Leprena invite anyone to their Community Lunch as nor-mal every Wednesday, commencing at 12.30am, for a gold coin donation.
National Disaster Relief Appeal
“Our Christian faith calls us to walk alongside each other through tough times, and this is what many in the Uniting Church are doing.” “The National Disaster Relief Fund is one way we can support this work and provide relief to communities where it is much needed and greatly valued.” I invite those who are able to make a donation as a practical expression of your care and compassion for our neighbours.” Deidre Palmer, President, UCA
If you have not already filled in your contact details, could you please do so today? Forms available near the Name Tag noticeboard. Please place in ice cream container
FOR SALE - TRESTLE TABLES
We have available a number of trestle tables, that would be ideal for a workshop or fixed space, as they are quite heavy. $20 each.
Palm Sunday Rally for Refugees. 2-4 pm Sunday April 14. Parliament House Lawns. Organised by Amnesty International. All welcome.
ROSTERS, ROSTERS, ROSTERS! Our rosters for the next six months will be drawn up shortly. If you would like to help out, please add your name to the list at the back of the foyer. If you are unable to con-tinue, please take your name off! If there is any time when you will be away, please add that too, so we can arrange the rosters to suit. Thank you everyone, every contribution helps to make us more Community!
UCAF is due to meet again next Wednesday 27th. March at the NEW STARTING TIME of 10.00am. Helen Lane will lead devotions, Shirley will present a short financial report. There is some talk of exercises so please wear Lycra - just kidding. Morning tea will be provided by Bev & Jean. We'll be looking too for ideas for the rest of the year.
