High Street TIMES. Inside this Issue. April 2017 FRANKSTON HIGH ST UNITING CHURCH

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1 April 2017 High Street Please place address label here TIMES F R O M T H E M I N I S T E R, R E V D AV I D F O T H E R I N G H A M Inside this Issue World Day of Prayer Pg 4 The Giving Tree Pg 8 God Speaks to People, Even in Frankston - Pg 9 Levi McGrath Pg 10 Secret Men s Business Pg 11 HSUC Privacy Policy Pg 12 HSUC Leaders Pg 13 Monthy Diary Pg 14 & 15 Monthly Traditional Rosters Pg 16 When the last edition of High Street Times was printed, Lent was just beginning and I was heading off for a four day retreat, which for me was a very helpful way to begin this time, ensuring a good grounding in God s love and spending deliberate time in reflection and prayer. One of the habits from the retreat that I m continuing is a time of reflection each evening doing an examen, as developed by Saint Ignatius. The examen involves essentially five steps: (1) Recalling that you are in the presence of God, as a beloved child of God; (2) recognising all of the things in the day for which you are thankful; (3) thinking through all FRANKSTON HIGH ST UNITING CHURCH HIGH STREET, FRANKSTON Office Hours: Tue Fri: 9am 1pm The High Street Uniting Church, Frankston community acknowledges the Bunurong people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which the church buildings stand. We remember their ancestors with respect and commit ourselves to work for reconciliation and justice for indigenous people. Phone: Emergency: David: or Jacqui:

2 FROM THE MINISTER CONTINUED FROM PA GE 1 of the different parts of the day, noticing times of consolation and times of desolation ; (4) asking God for the grace to know where repentance is needed, and praying it; (5) looking to what is coming in the day (or days) ahead, and praying over the areas that are prominent in your mind. There are other ways of describing it, but that s the essential outline that I m following, often structured around a walk around the block. It s not a bad sort of a Lenten discipline but it s worth being clear that as a discipline, it is actually less of a duty and more of a pleasure to have a regular and slightly structured time to review the day in the company of God. If anyone would like to know more by all means let s talk about it; there are also plenty of resources on the internet. The Lenten Bible studies are being well attended, and it s certainly good and thoughtprovoking to be led by N.T. Wright s studies, Surprised by Hope: Rethinking heaven, the resurrection, and the mission of the Church. One of the keys of the discussion is that Biblical hope is not focused on sitting on clouds playing harps after we die, but about the world being transformed by the coming of God s reign, about heaven and earth meeting (as they do in Jesus), about resurrection life and about signs of that life among us now. Easter itself is now just around the corner, with services on Maundy Thursday at 7:30pm, Good Friday at 10:00am, and Easter Sunday at 6:30am with the Anglicans on the grass opposite the church, and a combined worship at 10:00am. I m looking forward to these significant celebrations. HSUC MINISTRY TEAM Rev David Fotheringham Minister Meg Ryan Children s Ministry Worker Jacqui Harris Church Secretary 2

3 JAMIE OLIVER S FISH PIE Ingredients 1 kg potatoes 1 carrot 2 sticks celery 150 g Cheddar cheese 1 lemon ½ a fresh red chilli 4 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley 300 g salmon fillets, skin off, pin-boned, from sustainable sources 300 g undyed smoked haddock fillets, skin off, pinboned, from sustainable sources 125 g raw peeled king prawns, from sustainable sources olive oil 1 good handful of baby spinach, optional Method Preheat the oven to 200 C/400 F/gas Peel the potatoes and cut into 2cm chunks, then cook in boiling salted water for 12 minutes, or until tender. 3. Peel the carrot. Stand a box grater in a deep baking tray or dish, then coarsely grate the carrot, along with the celery and Cheddar. 4. Switch to the fine side of the grater, and grate in the lemon zest and chilli. Pick and finely chop the parsley (stalks and all), and add to the tray or dish. 5. Slice the salmon and smoked haddock into bitesize chunks and add to the tray with the prawns. 6. Squeeze over the lemon juice (no pips please!), drizzle lightly with olive oil and add a good pinch of sea salt and black pepper. If you want to add any spinach or tomatoes, roughly chop and add them now. Mix everything together really well. 7. Drain the potatoes, and return them to the pan. Drizzle with a couple of good lugs of olive oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper, then mash until nice and smooth. 8. Dot and spread the mash evenly over the top of the fish and grated veg. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until cooked through, crispy and golden on top, then serve piping hot with tomato ketchup, baked beans, steamed veg or a lovely green salad. 3

4 World Day of Prayer 2017 A global ecumenical celebration. Held on Friday the 3rd of March at St. Francis of Xavier Catholic Church this event was hosted by the Frankston s local Filipino community. With an emphasis on the Philippines culture, community the struggles and hardships Filipino women can and do face daily and the country as a whole. The theme of the day s ecumenical celebration was Am I being fair to you. Whilst awaiting the tone of the service I was struck by the beauty not only of the men and women in tradition dress and costume, but also by the glory of their standard that was displayed predominately by the altar, a flag that boasted four wondrous colours. The yellow eight rayed sun symbolizing the first eight provinces that revolted against the Spanish colonial government. The subsequent three, five pointed stars representing the three main island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The white equilateral triangle that stands for equality and fraternity the blue stripe that means peace, truth and justice whilst the red or scarlet stripe represents the Filipino s patriotism and valour. Upon being officially welcomed our hosts made it clear of their willingness to include all that had congregated to learn and pray for their community and culture with the call to worship inviting us to greet each other with the word Mabuhay! (Pronounced muh-bo-hi) Throughout the service songs of worship and praise, led by local Filipino musicians and choralists included both English and Filipino verse. We heard stories of suffering and hardship about three Filipino women. Merlyn from Mindanao, Celia from Luzon and Editha from the Visayas, all with a common thread that in the light of their suffering and being treated unfairly their faith and solidarity was and is source of unifying strength. 4 Guests were taken through a brief overview of the Philippines that covered its geographical location, its history that explained the colonization by the Spanish

5 after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Maegellan s arrival on March 16th, 1521 which last for more than three centuries. It also covered politics, the economy, population, education, noting that literacy is very high, with female literacy at 96.1% and male literacy at 95%. Finishing with religion and the women of the Philippines noting the Filipino Islands where greatly influenced by Hindu religions and philosophies. Today though the state is secular, Christianity is the main faith with over 80% being Roman Catholic with a small percentage of protestant. Other religions include Islam, Animism, Shamanism and other folk religions. For the women of the Philippines though constitutionally guaranteed equal rights the translation is lost with most Filipino women treated as subordinates within the home, church and society. Poverty in rural areas exacerbates the vulnerability of women to exploitation and violence. With an astounding one in five female aged 15 to 49 exposed to physical violence. Unfortunately the prevalence of sexual, psychological, and economical violence, as well as human trafficking is a constant fear. Though there is legislation on these issues, its implementation is rare. With the National Council of Churches providing education and training the hope to eliminate such violence is at the forefront of their mission. With the addition of a Filipino government official speaking on behalf of her government, another Australian government official and an Elder of the Filipino community inspiring all that sat upon the pews at St. Francis Xavier Church Frankston. I was left to reflect on the theme of The World Day of Prayer s theme Am I being unfair to you this is what I heard in my heart: I bathed you with my love Was I being unfair to you? I sheltered you with my words Was I being unfair to you? I died on the cross for you Was I being unfair to you? Take faith from my wounds I am wounded for you Take hope from my scars I am scarred for you Take love from my sorrow I am risen in you By: Russell Hawkins Prater 5

6 CHURCH FETE - PLANT STALL Chris and Barbara COHEN have received a large donation of a batch of DWARF CITRUS trees, mainly EUREKA LEMONS and large ALOE VERA plants (Good medicinal). Specimens can be viewed at the church and orders taken as space is at a premium and to assist ease of handling on the day. $30 to $35 citrus going for $15.ALOE VERA plants $5. In addition we have:_ TOP QUALITY AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS WIDE RANGE OF WINTER VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS SOME FLOWER SEEDLINGS e.g. SWEET PEAS, plus SOME HERBS- eg Mint, Chives, Italian Parsley and Curly Leaf Parsley, plus POSSIBLY SOME AZALEAS PLUS VARIOUS HOME GROWN PLANTS at good prices Think what your garden needs and plan ahead ready for our May FETE. 6

7 "Return the Cross the Golgotha" I simply argue that the cross be raised again at the centre of the market place, as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not crucified in a cathedral between 2 candles: but on a cross between 2 thieves; on a town garbage heap; at a crossroad of politics so cosmopolitan that they had to write His title in Hebrew and Latin and Greek... And at the kind of place where cynics talk smut, and thieves curse and soldiers gamble. Because that is where he died, and that is what He died about. And that is where Christ s people ought to be, and what church people out to be about. (C) 1981 George McLeod 7

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9 "God speaks to people - even in Frankston" On Sunday 26th March Rev Ian Cayzer presented a copy of the book outlining the missionary work in South Korea of Sister Dorothy Knight to Rev David Fotheringham for the High Street Uniting Church. The St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was the venue for the commissioning of Dorothy on the 25th June, 1968 and she was to spend the next 14 years in South Korea in various roles. Primarily she was a Maternal and Child Welfare nurse and she did much to improve the lives of countless mothers and babies in South Korea. Dorothy, at age 37, was working at the Bruce Park Infant Welfare Centre, Frankston, and had already completed a course in motor mechanics. She was currently doing a carpentry course at the Aspendale Technical College as well! She was a member of the Church and President of the PWMU (Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union). It all began when Dorothy attended a talk in September, 1967 at St. Andrew's on the work at the Il Sin Hospital in South Korea by the legendary Dr Helen McKenzie. She appealed to the more than 100 people present to find her a nurse/midwife. This person also had to have skills in doing small repairs around Il Sin where Dr McKenzie and her Nursing Sister sibling Cath McKenzie had been working together for a number of years. She later wrote, "My mind was blown away! It seemed that every single thing I had heard was telling me that I could do that! But I was looking towards forty years old, looking forward to a congenial lifestyle; not one with problems - poverty at every turn!" Church Deaconess Lyn Walker said, "Sounds to me like you're the one she is talking to." "'Don't be silly, I said!' I said, 'I couldn't do that job. Anyway, I'm too old to learn a foreign language now!'" At 5am the next day she dressed and drove to Mornington to find Lyn Walker. Dorothy continues, "My knock on the front door was answered by her father. 'She's in bed asleep', he said. 'No. She's not, she's standing right behind you!' With that, Lyn said that she had not slept all night; but was praying that I would not resist God's call. She'd been waiting for me to come!" This book prepared by Dorothy's younger sister, Heather Bancroft, from Dorothy's notes and other material outlines her service in Korea. The book will be available for people to read and it is possible a computer accessible version may become available which will make it easier still to share. Ian and Jill Cayzer were given this copy of the book when they attended a Memorial Service held in Dorothy's birthplace, Ardlethan in Southern NSW on the 24th March, The photo is of some High Street folk who remember Dorothy and the strong support she received. It also includes the Rev Joe Rankin who knew Dorothy from the Missionary course they were both attending in early This article follows up on a previous report in the February High Street Times. 9

10 AFTER TAKING WHAT seems to be my new pew assignment, aisle seat, third from the front on the right, at HSUC. I was greeted with warm smiles from Marlene and Maureen. Marlene delighted, filling me in on what had transpired earlier that morning before the 9 am tradition worship. Levi McGrath, HSUC s latest inspirational guest displayed his dedication not only in spreading the word of the LORD, but also he and his bands commitment to musicality. Levi McGrath, singer, song-writer, spiritual beacon, husband to wife Megan, father to 3yo son Eden, and World Vision Associate Artist and Ambassador. Both he and his accompanying band had been rehearsing the day s contemporary service and their musical presentation allowing Marlene a taste of the delights HSUC had instore. Instantly struck by Levi (Singer and Guitarist) and his bands presence including Andrew on the Drums, Trent on the Bass Guitar and Michael also on Guitar; it became so apparent their devotion to music and the expression of this craft. Its revelation was contagious; signalled by HSUC s congregation clapping, snapping and singing in harmony with their allinclusive performance. Leading the service Levi s declaration of hope, faith and love for both his family and World Vision was solemn and fervent. He spoke of Uganda and their people, who for over thirty years have been amongst civil unrest; a discourse incited by the hands of Joseph Kony and his regime (whom of which are still yet to be brought to justice). He recanted stories of hope found throughout Uganda, about a young man by the name of Justin whom after years of torment as a child solider finally reunited with his 92yo Grandmother who upon hearing of his arrival home, danced and sang swinging her walking stick up above her head as she jostled to be by his side. Our honoured guest, also a previous Choir Master two year running for Voices of Frankston, spoke of Jesus walking on water and Peter s doubt in his own abilities to do the same. I must expand upon Levi s sermon adding; Doubt is something we all feel from time to time and some more than others. Doubt, I think can be a reminder that we are human. It invites hope to manifest through our faith, which promotes love. Love for ourselves which can then be translated into the love of our neighbours. The wins of the father belong to the wins of the son Following in his Father Pastor Geoff McGrath footsteps, CONTINUED PG

11 CONVERSATION GROUP We welcomed Ken Gilbert to our Group during the latter half of last year and in November said a sad farewell to our much beloved colleague Len Binks,who is sadly missed. We also said farewell to Graeme Shaw as he transferred to Melbourne. We hope he can visit us sometimes. Last year Ted Hewitt won our Roy Currie Award with his tip of Footscray as Premiers. Our late member, Roy, was an ardent supporter of the Bulldogs. Recently it was reported in the Leader newspaper that Roy s family,together with the committee of the Yamala Park Tennis Club,commissioned a bench at the club, which was installed by Frankston City Council,to remember the wonderful work both Roy and his wife Val did for the club over many years and also to the wider community. Roy and Val were both members of St Andrews and Uniting Church for many years and Roy continued his association after Val s death. The plaque on the bench includes a QR code, which users can scan with their smartphones and takes users to a Facebook page dedicated to the Curries. Roy would have been extremely proud of the Bulldogs and his insight into the police operations is also missed by us at our meetings. Also Dr Trevor Labrooy passed away and although he has in care for a considerable time we were able to visit him and keep him in touch with our happenings. Another valuable member sadly missed. Our present membership is now down to 5 and new members would be most welcome to our secret discussions of current affairs etc.. Meetings are held on Thursday at am. LEVI S passion for spreading the Gospel amongst country Australia is a calling he recognizes. As an Associate Artist for World Vision Levi s mission is to promote change and CONT.arouse a tone of fairness, wellness and might to all whom feel oppressed by poverty, apathy and human suffering through his God given gifts; those of words and music. Looking around and midst HSUC congregation all where spellbound and spiritually present, allowing the resonance of Levi McGrath s message to permeate their hearts, minds and souls. Levi and the bands support act was made and heard clearly from the start. Rumbles from the heaven up above delineated the prose and purpose of Levi McGrath s performance of heavenly proportions. Dear Lord, how great thou art. Dear HSUC how great they were. Thank-you Levi McGrath. 11

12 High Street Uniting Church Privacy Policy High Street Uniting Church, Frankston, acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. We support and endorse the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and will comply with these principles whenever personal information as defined by the Act is collected by us. In accordance with National Privacy Principles: 1. We will only collect personal information from you with your prior knowledge and consent; 2. We will only use personal information provided by you for the purposes for which it was collected; 3. We will not disclose your personal information to a third party without your consent; 4. We will not disclose your personal information to other institutions and authorities except if required by law or other regulation; We will remove personal information from our records when it is no longer required (except where archiving is required); Our contact details are as follows: Phone (03) High Street Uniting Church High Street Frankston VIC frankstonuc@gmail.com 12

13 Church Councillors Year Elected Year Due for re-election Ross Huggard (Chair) Kerry Pederick (Secretary) Keith Holmes (Treasurer) Murray Burdett (co-opted) Mac Cleland Marg Scarlett Dawn Peacock John Coulson Karin Jooste Alan Jenkins Mike Guest Robert Downing Anne Coyle Year Year Due for Elders Elected Re-Election John Coulson Life Elder Marlene Thresher Beverly Fowler Mac Cleland Life Elder Barbara Trewartha Marg Shilton Elaine Kenyon Keith Holmes 2017 Stanley Zhungu Erica Hutchinson Dawn Peacock Life Elder Naomi Briggs Rona Russell Dorothy Bucher Jill Cayzer COG Michael Guest Michael Downing Kerry Pederick Jackie Annable Marg Scarlett Patti Scully Barb Conner 13

14 APRIL DIARY APRIL 9:00AM 10:40AM Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship Communion & Community Sunday Monday 3 4:00PM 7:00PM Larder Showbiz Singers Church LEGS Michael Downing Guest Speaker (Victorians Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry) ALL WELCOME Tuesday 4 Walkie Talkies - Hastings Pier Wednesday 5 12:00PM 3:30PM Community BBQ Front Verandah Church Choir Church Thursday 6 10:00AM Walkie Talkies Seaford Pier Secret Men s Business Men s Group, 9 APRIL 9:00AM 10:40AM PALM SUNDAY Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 4:00PM 1:00PM 12:00PM 3:30PM 10:00AM 7:30PM 1:45PM Larder Showbiz Singers Church Walkie Talkies Pentland Gardens Elders Meeting Blue Room Community BBQ Front Verandah Church Choir Church Walkie Talkies Target, Somerville Secret Men s Business Men s Group, Green Room. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion Mission Guild Blue Room Friday 14 10:00AM Good Friday Combined Service 16 APRIL 6:300AM EASTER SUNDAY Dawn Service 14

15 APRIL DIARY 2017 cont... Monday 17 4:00PM Larder Showbiz Singers Church Tuesday 18 Walkie Talkies Flora & Fauna Reserve Wednesday 19 Thursday 20 10:00AM 12:00PM 2:00PM 3:30PM 10:00AM Voices of Frankston - Hall Community BBQ Front Verandah Ladies Friendly Circle Blue Room Church Choir Church Walkie Talkies Overport Park Secret Men s Business Men s Group, Green Room. Saturday 22 Saturday Breakfast & Walkies 23 APRIL Monday 24 Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Thursday APRIL 9:00AM 10:40AM 5:00PM 4:00PM 7:45PM 10:00AM 12:00PM 3:30PM 7:30PM 10:00AM 9:00AM 10:40AM Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship Larder Appeal Block of Cheese Sunday Open Café Larder Showbiz Singers Church Walkie Talkies 35 Sanders St Frankston Church Council Voices of Frankston Hall Community BBQ Front Verandah Church Choir Church Port Phillip East Presbytery Meeting Walkie Talkies The Power Centre Frankston Secret Men s Business Men s Group, Green Room. Traditional Worship Contemporary Worship Communion & Community Sunday Eating Disorders 15

16 April 30 Marilynn Sheerin Flowers Morning Tea Data April 2 April 9 April 14 April 16 April 23 Rosters for TRADITIONAL (9AM) ~ APRIL Elders Stewards Offering Bible Reader April: Keith Holmes Dawn Peacock Marlene Thresher Jim Devine Neville Parker Barb Trewartha Cheryl Wilson Shirley Groves Daryl Groves Ted Hewitt Jeanette Hewitt Mary McDonald Monica Dick Barb Trewartha Cheryl Wilson Shirley Groves Daryl Groves Ted Hewitt Jeanette Hewitt Mary McDonald Monica Dick Marilyn Sheerin Heather Rawson Rona Russell Erica Hutchinson Ian Cayzer Ron/Mary Cooper Elaine Kenyon Rona Russell Barb Trewartha Edna Runciman Beryl Curnow Beryl Curnow Beryl & Marg Enid Churcher, Nancy Martin Rona Russell, Ron & Eileen Carolus, Erica Hutchinson Max & Bev Fowler, Naomi Briggs Mac & Anne Cleland, Barbara Trewartha, Fay Loader, Robert Latimer Elaine Kenyon, Marlene Thresher, Fay Loader, Pat Johnson Sue Baker, Carol Calderbank, Jess Williams Projector Karin Karin Diana Diana Murray Murray 16