When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need. Psalm 138: 3 (NLT)

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Bethany 9:00am 86 Raceview Street, Raceview QLD 4305 Grace 10:00am 19 Ipswich

Ipswich QLD 4305 7 th June, 2015 Second Sunday after Pentecost When I pray,

Psalm 138: 3 (NLT) Ipswich Lutheran House 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich Qld 4305

1 Bethany 9:00am 86 Raceview Street, Raceview QLD 4305 Grace 10:00am 19 Ipswich Street, Riverview QLD 4303 St Johns 8:00am & 9:30am 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich QLD th June, 2015 Second Sunday after Pentecost When I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me the strength I need. Psalm 138: 3 (NLT) Ipswich Lutheran House 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich Qld 4305 Telephone: Facsimile: enquiries@ilp.org.au Internet:

A Message From Pastor Ben This week we are looking at the prayer that Jonah prayed while in the belly of the fish. And I think that we can learn a lot from this prayer that Jonah prayed.

2 A Message From Pastor Ben This week we are looking at the prayer that Jonah prayed while in the belly of the fish. And I think that we can learn a lot from this prayer that Jonah prayed. How often do we exhaust all other avenues and then, and only then say Well I guess all we can do now is pray? Interestingly I visited someone in hospital just a few weeks ago who was actually lamenting that so many people were praying for him while he was unwell. His thoughts were Why are they only praying for me now? Let s incorporate prayer into every part of every day waking up with prayer praying through the day and finishing with prayer before we go to sleep. I remember someone telling me that maybe the reason you can t sleep is because you haven t spent enough time yet in prayer today and this is God gently reminding you to talk to Him. I know that prayer is an important part of the ministry and work of the church planting team at Springfield who we support, and we thank Pastor Matt for sharing his journey at our Ipswich Central location this week. Let s spend this week accessing God s power through prayer that the Holy Spirit can do even more than we can possibly imagine in us and through us as we seek to make Christ known across our city. Ben. Worship This Week Bethany 9am Service with Holy Communion Children s Ministry Grace 10am Service with Holy Communion Hymns 547 TIS, 364 AT, 222 TIS, 31 AT St Johns 8am Service with Holy Communion LHS page am Hymns 326 LH, 179 LH (Tune 178), 330 LH, 799 LHS Contemporary Service with Holy Communion Sunday School St Marks 8.30am Service with Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday School 2

3 Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar This Week Mon 8/6 Queen s Birthday Public Holiday (Parish Office Closed) 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed) Thur 11/ am St John s Women s Fellowship (St John s Hall) Fri 12/6 6.30pm Messy Church (Bethany) Coming Up Mon 15/6 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed) Tues 16/6 7.00pm Bethany Worship Team Meeting Wed 17/6 6.40pm St John s Teams Meeting Night 6.45pm Bethany Ministry Team & Church Council Meeting Thur 18/6 9.00am St John s Friendship Club (St John s Hall) Happenings in our Parish Thankyou We give thanks for Pastor Matthew Wilksch for leading worship at St John s this morning. Welcome. Gold Coin Sunday On the first Sunday of the month at Bethany, Grace and St John s, you are invited to place a gold coin donation in the gold-coloured box near the church entrance, to help fund our ministry to young families with baptised children. Bethany Cards & Games Change of Date Cards and games will be held next Sunday 15 th June. Garage Sale Grace Saturday 20 th June Clean out your house and shed...and assist Grace s ministry through our Garage Sale on Sat June 20 th at 41 North Station Road, Booval. We can pick up items just ring John on or Victor on St John s Bring and Share Luncheon Sunday 28 th June Your are invited to a community lunch in St John s Hall immediately following worship commencing approx 11.00am. Please bring along a plate or two (fingrer food, soup, slices or whatever is your specialty) to share. Contact Trisha Dean or Lee Stiller for more information. Parish Bulletin and Google Groups Due to increasing problems associated with managing the Google Groups, parish office staff will be ceasing to the bulletin after Friday 26 th June. The bulletin is uploaded to the parish website each Friday and can be easily accessed for those who would like to continue to view the bulletin. 3

4 BLIPS Mainly Music Playgroup Does your child like to sing and dance and make music? Is your child under 5? Maybe you'd like to come along to the Mainly Music playgroup running each week in the Arts Centre at Bethany. It runs after chapel on Wednesdays, starting promptly at 9.15am 9.45am, followed by a cup of something hot and something delicious to eat for you and your child, from 9.45am 10.30am. It costs $3 for children under 1 and $5 for children over 1 and families. Come along and join in the fun! If you have any questions please feel free to Amanda at amanda@gemsconsult.com.au Entertainment Books - Generation Christ Fundraiser The NEW 2015/2016 Entertainment Books are now available, and are packed full of great discounts on dining, groceries, sporting events, movies, accommodation, and plenty more. There is a choice of either the regular book membership, or a digital membership for your smart phone. Memberships are $65, with $13 from every sale going towards Generation Christ's fundraising efforts. For Information and to order, visit: Contact Michael Little (miklittle@gmail.com), with any queries. St Johns Keys St Johns are currently reviewing their building security and as part of this process are updating their key register. Everyone who has any keys for St Johns properties needs to contact Helen Mibus to confirm which keys they have. If anyone has any keys that are no longer needed please return them as soon as possible. Helen can be contacted at Parish House, phone , or Helen.Mibus@LYQ.org.au LLL Interest Rate change We have received a LLL Interest Rate change notice advising that the interest rate on LLL interest bearing Savings Accounts will 3.00% from 1 June 015. This notice has been placed on the church notice board for your information. 4

5 Upcoming Events Parish Children & Youth Ministries Term 2 Friday 12th June No Ignition, H2H or RAGE this Friday Come along to Messy Church Bethany 6.30pm Fun, family worship Men s Shed Night Thursday 25 th June Guest Speaker Greg Hodges from Qld Kite Society will be coming to talk Kites. If you love to fly kites or are interested to hear more, then this night is for you! Watch out for more info and flyers in coming weeks. Volunteering Opportunities F>R>O>G = Fully Rely On God Bible Holiday Program for Primary School aged kids Monday 28 th, Tuesday 29 th & Wednesday, 30 th September Planning has commenced and helpers are needed in many areas! Next meeting is at 10am on Saturday 13 th Parish House Come along or Contact Parish House to be involved. Home Communion and Visiting Have you felt God leading you towards visiting and even giving Holy Communion to those people across our Parish who are unable to attend church? We thank God for the people who have volunteered; however we are still in need of more people to either visit regularly (once a month or bi-monthly) or to just visit intermittently throughout the year. We are also in urgent need of people to be available to visit monthly and give Holy Communion. Please keep this important ministry in your prayers. If you are able to help please Contact Vicki Park: Parish House on or vicki.park@ilp.org.au 5

6 Upcoming Workshops Building Healthy Relationships 22 & 23 rd July Christ Focused communication This is a two day workshop focusing on Understanding and developing our relationship with God and others Keys to effective communication within our relationships Equipping for Leadership 24/25/26 th July Christ centred leadership This three day workshop will focus on Understanding how leadership applies to all areas of our life Identifying and developing individual and team leadership skills Both workshops will be held at St John s Registration Cost $126 per person Register Online Beyond our Door HYMN ZION We, of the Rosewood District Lutheran Parish, have the joy of hosting Commander Roger Koopman from the USS George Washington over the weekend 20 th /21 st June. He is bringing his trumpet and will treat us to his tantalising rendition of hymns we love to sing. A Hymn Sing will be held 2pm, Sunday 21 st June, Zion Lutheran Church, Minden (718 Tallegalla Rd, Minden). Should you want an opportunity to sing your favourite hymns, please your selections to the RDLP Office by 5pm Wed 17 th June rdluthparishoffice@internode.on.net. Look forward to see and hear you join in one voice at this unique opportunity for a Hymn Sing! Financial Matters Financial Support for the Mission and Vision of the Church Sacrifical Giving Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privelage of sharing in this service to the saints. And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God s will. (2 Corinthians 8:2-5) 6

7 During his third missionary journey, Paul had collected money for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. The churches in Macedonia Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea had given money even though they were poor, and they had given more than Paul expected. This was sacrificial giving they were poor themselves, but they wanted to help. The point of giving is not so much the amount we give, but why and how we give. God does not want gifts given grudgingly. Instead, God wants us to give as these churches did out of dedication to Christ, love for fellow believers, the joy of helping those in need, as well as the fact that it was simply the good and right thing to do. How well does your giving measure up to the standards set by the Macedonian churches? How is our giving going? Keep an eye on the graph below. God provides for the ministry of Ipswich Lutheran Church through your tithes and offerings, so please consider how you can give to continue to help people to know Christ and make Christ known. 7

Prayer Corner Church Prayer Time A time of prayer is held at Bethany every Sunday at 8.30am. Any and all are welcome to join in with these prayer times.

8 Prayer Corner Church Prayer Time A time of prayer is held at Bethany every Sunday at 8.30am. Any and all are welcome to join in with these prayer times. Prayer Points that the church would always remain committed to following Christ that the church would always hear and proclaim God's word and do his will that Christians would not become discouraged, but be filled with hope, knowing that a great glory awaits them that govenments everywhere would be committed to opposing evil and corruption and upholding justice and goodness that all who face discouragement and troubles may be comforted by God's loving care Care Slip & General Parish Prayer Requests Thank you for all we have been given. for the people of the west that they may receive some rain. Please be with all the people in drought areas. rain for our farmers and physical and mental peace. for healing for our sick members. for people grieving the loss of a loved one. for retiring Bishop Noel Noack - acceptance and happiness in his retirement. for Bishop elect Paul Smith - for Your strength and guidance as he assumes office General Prayers Please continue praying for o the pastors, office staff and leaders of the Parish and congregations. o the upcoming meetings of the parish and congregations (refer to the Coming Up section at the back of this bulletin). o the church services beforehand and as they take place o specific events as they arise i.e. funerals, weddings, baptisms, synod, studies undertaken across the parish 8

9 Next Week Rosters Bethany Grace St Johns St Johns 9am 10am 8am 9.30am Date Sun 14-Jun-15 Sun 14-Jun-15 Sun 14-Jun-15 Sun 14-Jun-15 Title 3rd Sunday after 3rd Sunday after 3rd Sunday after 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Pentecost Proper 6 Pentecost Proper 6 Pentecost Proper 6 Jonah 3 Bible Readings Psalm 20 2 Cor 5: 6-10 (11-13) Mark 4: Altar Colour Green Green Green Green Service Time & Details Theme: Jonah Obeys Theme: Jonah Obeys Theme: Jonah Obeys Theme: Jonah Obeys Service Order LHS page 23 Contemporary 9.30 HC Baptism Connor R YARROW Bible Readings Reader Doreen Rogers(f) C Tabke M Toft Support Lay Leader John S Ushers Glenys / Denis Kathage(f0 D & D Riggs M Behrendorff P Cotter Welcomers Eunice / Graame D HC Assist. TBA Prayer Leader Jenny Prayers Gary / Steve / Ann / Neil M Toft Organist / Musicians Trio M Taylor Jillene Wayne Jonathan Children s Ministry / WARREN / Marellen L Hinsch / Erica Children's Activity / Thomas Lynda / Kayla PP Operator Phillip C Barnett K Jungfer Sound Desk Lance D Grieger Video Operator D Mibus Children s Talk/ PAUL / Caitlin- Offering Counters Alissa H Mibus PP Designer Graham D Kreis D Kreis Morning Tea Lew / Eunice / Val J.Freiberg H & E Cornelius M Smith L Stiller Cleaning Pam / Leah Freiberg Kreis, Schultz, Kreis, Schultz, Stewart Stewart Flowers Ros N Schultz Mowing Reon / Ross D Riggs Altar linen: G Steinhardt / Brass clean: Borchert, Tabke, Zahnow / Care slips/pencils: B Robke / Activity bags: B Robke / Cards: L Stiller / St John s Monthly Funeral clean: S Piotrowski / Ushers: C Hoffmann, (emerg - M Oldfield) / Roster Organist: L Holzheimer / Caterers: G Borchert, L Riggs, M Smith, G Steinhardt / Wedding usher: C Hoffmann Any changes or corrections with the rosters please contact the congregation s roster coordinator Bethany Doreen Gowell/Gayle Green, Grace Errol Freiberg, St John s - 8am Claire Barnett, 9.30am Wayne Kreis 9

10 Available from your local Church foyer Current Bethany School Newsletter Current LCAQD Newsletter ALC 2015 Annual Appeal Envelopes 10

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12 Want to know more about Jesus? Head to Next Steps on our website: nextsteps.ilp.org.au Or alternatively, speak to one of our pastors. We would love to hear from you and help you if you want to continue in your faith walk, learning more about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Guests we trust that you have drawn closer to God in worship today. Our church is blessed by your presence today. Please stay and enjoy a cuppa with us after worship and make yourself known to us. We d love to answer any queries you may have. Help Us To Care - if you know of someone who has fallen ill or who is suffering in any way, please let the Pastoral Care Coordinator or one of the Pastors know by contacting the parish office so that appropriate care and follow up can occur. Thinking Of Joining This Church? We would love for you to make that commitment with us, as you make a conscious decision to be part of something bigger than simply yourself. If you have been worshipping here regularly and are not yet a member, the pastors would be happy to talk to you about making our Church home - your Church home. Ipswich Lutheran Parish Contact Details: Parish Office 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich, QLD, 4305 Open Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm, Phone Fax admin@ilp.org.au Web Parish Staff Lead Pastor Milton Fritsch Associate Pastor Ben Hentschke Crisis Care Co-ordinator Betty Taylor Children & Youth Co-ordinator Leah Bricknell Ministry Support Karen Cotter & Michelle Yarrow Pastoral Care Support Vicki Park Professional Standards Michelle Yarrow Parish Worship Centres & Sunday Worship Times Bethany Grace St Johns 86 Raceview Street 19 Ipswich Street 32 Roderick Street Raceview Riverview Ipswich 9am 10am 8am 9:30am Bulletin notices and inserts deadline: Thursdays 2pm 12

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20 th December, th Sunday of Advent Bethany 9:00am 86 Raceview Street, Raceview QLD 4305 Grace 10:00am 19 Ipswich Street, Riverview QLD 4303 St Johns 8:00am & 9:30am 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich QLD 4305 20 th December, 2015 4th Sunday of