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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, 10th 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: Rockpool commences 3 pm Tue: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: 10.00am Worship & Sunday School Rosters: For 17 November Books: Harold W Reading: Rose H Counting: Heather L Cleaning: Webb Fam & Pam F Morning Tea: Shirley B & Elise R Welcoming: Irene N Music: Jacqui, David, Jennie, Michael Children: Irene N, Liz (Barry) This week! Our church serving: 10 - 17 November 2019 Bible Readings Todays Readings: Hagg.1:15b-2:9 Ps 98 2Thess.2:1-5, 13-17 Luke20: 27-38 Next Weeks Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah12 2Thess.3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle - this week we pray for : aotearoa-New-Zealand, Australia 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 Bookin 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 20:27-40 Common to all species that inhabit Gods creation is an instinct for survival. An- yone who has chased a fly around the room with a rolled up newspaper will have observed this. Cmon, you only have 24 hrs to live! Why prolong the inevitable?!!And inevitable it is, this thing we call death. Little wonder then, that we sit up and take notice at any thread of scripture which might shed a little light on the mystery of the afterlife. The strange thing about this scripture however, is that the topic is raised by a group of people who, by Lukes admission, do not even believe in the resurrec- tion. We listen with great interest though. What will it be like? Do I get to choose my own body? Will I still have a big nose, thinning hair and bulging belly? For me, Jesus gives just enough insight to quiet his opponents. If this were a media conference however, the journos would have erupted into a frenzy of questions concerned with the details. So why dont we get them? Maybe the truth is too perplexing and wonderful to fathom in our three dimensionally limited little minds. All we know is that beyond the precipice of death, there is yet still life with God. And, whatever it might be like, its really good! God is the God of the Living after all! Rev. Michael Duke

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Page 1: This week! Our church serving: Kingston Uniting Church ......Nov 10, 2019  · look at how we do Theology in Worship. Everyone welcome. ADVENT EVENT - LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS

Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania

KINGSTON CONGREGATION Presbytery of Tasmania Website: http:kingstonuca.org.au Phone: 6229 8112

Sunday, 10th 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: Rockpool commences 3 pm Tue: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun: 10.00am Worship & Sunday School

Rosters: For 17 November Books: Harold W Reading: Rose H Counting: Heather L Cleaning: Webb Fam & Pam F Morning Tea: Shirley B & Elise R Welcoming: Irene N Music: Jacqui, David, Jennie, Michael Children: Irene N, Liz (Barry)

This week! Our church serving: 10 - 17 November 2019

Bible Readings

Today’s Readings: Hagg.1:15b-2:9 Ps 98 2Thess.2:1-5, 13-17 Luke20: 27-38 Next Weeks Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah12 2Thess.3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19

World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle - this week we pray for : aotearoa-New-Zealand, Australia

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 20:27-40 Common to all species that inhabit God’s creation is an instinct for survival. An-yone who has chased a fly around the room with a rolled up newspaper will have observed this. “C’mon, you only have 24 hrs to live! Why prolong the inevitable?!!” And inevitable it is, this thing we call death. Little wonder then, that we sit up and take notice at any thread of scripture which might shed a little light on the mystery of the afterlife. The strange thing about this scripture however, is that the topic is raised by a group of people who, by Luke’s admission, do not even believe in the resurrec-tion. We listen with great interest though. What will it be like? Do I get to choose my own body? Will I still have a big nose, thinning hair and bulging belly? For me, Jesus gives just enough insight to quiet his opponents. If this were a media conference however, the journos would have erupted into a frenzy of questions concerned with the details. So why don’t we get them? Maybe the truth is too perplexing and wonderful to fathom in our three dimensionally limited little minds. All we know is that beyond the precipice of death, there is yet still life with God. And, whatever it might be like, it’s really good! God is the God of the Living after all! Rev. Michael Duke

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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

Sat 7 Dec 5.00-7.00pm Advent event Hobart North

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.

Run for Palestine, Sat 16 Nov at 10.30 am at Salamanca. Registration be-gins at 9.30 am on Parliament House Lawns. Can do 4km walk or 8 km run. Register online at www.runfor palestine.com.au Contact :[email protected]. …………………………………………………………………………………………….

…You are invited to the ACC Southern Cluster end of year gathering at Wesley

Uniting Church Hall on November 17th at 2pm.

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.

AGAINST OUR OATH CONCERNED for REFUGEES LANGUISHING in OFFSHORE DETENTION?? This compelling, heart-rending movie is a MUST Sunday 10th Nov. 4.50pm State Cinema This film exposes the ethical conflicts that erupt for doctors as the Australian government overrides their clinical decisions made for refugee pa-tients. If doctors cannot follow the medical ethics they are bound to, what will happen to their patients?

Especially as we come close to the season of Advent, don’t forget non-perishables and toiletry donations for Maranoa Community Centre!!