Burrumbuttock Lutheran Parish

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1 Burrumbuttock Lutheran Parish Jindera, Burrumbuttock, Bethel & Gerogery Bulletin for 23 April 2017 Growing Where We Are Planted Welcome to Church Whether you are a visitor or have been with us a long time we are so glad you are here to worship with us. PRAYER OF THE DAY Almighty God, we have celebrated the festival of our Lord's resurrection. Lead us, by your goodness, to bear its fruits in our lives. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. This Sunday s Readings Acts 2:14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31

2 Please keep the following people in your prayers: Phyllis Quinlivan Allan Kreutzberger. All those with colds and flus As a Parish one of the organisations we are donating Parish offerings to is the Barnabas Fund. They have a bimonthly prayer diary. Following is a brief daily prayer list for this week. The full diary can be found at Sunday 23 April: Pray for Christian parents and children in Tajikistan where the forbids anyone under 18 from engaging in religious activity. Monday 24 April: Pray for Kyrgyz Christians from a muslin background in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan who are finding it very difficult to find work. Tuesday 25 April: Pray for new Christians in Kyrgyzstan who are under pressure from converting. Wednesday 26 April: Pray for Vietnam that a new law on belief and Religion is not misused against innocent people. Thursday 27 April: Pray for a Christian attitude of forgiveness in Samarinda, Indonesia, that is an amazing witness to Muslims. Friday 28 April: Pray for a change of heart for the many Egyptian Muslims who are so opposed to Christian worship in their country. Saturday 29 April: Pray for Christians in Homs and throughout Syria for peace, harmony and stability. Wednesday 26 April Bethlehem Women s Fellowship: 10am in Bethlehem Church hall Pastor Christian is working as a GP on Monday afternoons 1-5pm and Saturday He may be contacted on his mobile for urgent pastoral matters. Bev Harding s hours in the Parish Office are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday , and Thursday Pastor Christian is attending the Pastor s conference at Warrambui 1-3 May. He is on annual leave 4-23 May, and at the District Church Council at Warrambui May.

3 LACQD Disaster Relief The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District has launched a Disaster Relief appeal for those affected by Cyclone Debbie. If you would like to donate to the LCAQD Disaster Relief Fund details are at this website- Donations may be made online from this website. Alternatively donations can be made by: -Cheques made out to LCAQD Disaster and Relief Fund PO Box 1535 Milton QLD Electronic funds transfer to LCAQD Disaster and Relief Fund BSB Acct No Please ensure you include your details so that a you receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes. St Stephen Lutheran Congregation, Culcairn: You are invited to celebrate the 50 th year of the Church Building on Sunday 23 April, 2017, at 10:00am and for a shared lunch afterwards. Guest preacher: former congregation pastor Pr Robert Fechner. A plate of finger food to share would be appreciated. For more Information contact Paul Hoffmann, / , colleen.hoffmann@gmail.com LWNSW 51st Annual Convention: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 37 Burnie St, Lyons (Woden) ACT Saturday 29 April 2017 Registration and cuppa starting from 9am Program starts 9.45am Theme: Salvation is Not for Sale Galations 2:16 Young Adults Retreat: When: 6pm Friday 5-2pm Sunday 7 May, 2017 Where: Mountain Trails Adventure School (Wee Jasper) Age Group: Ages 16+ Cost: $150 Join us for a weekend in the bush for fellowship and the chance to develop, challenge and grow your faith. For more information head to Flyers are at each congregation. Better Blokes 2017: Better Blokes is a national gathering of men where men are encouraged to get real with their mates, get real with God and get real with themselves. Better Blokes 2017 will be held at Warrambui on the June long weekend. Speakers will feature Matt Prater and Dale MacArthur from Queensland. Flyers are at each congregation.

4 Thankyou to everyone for their prayers and support during my pregnancy and on the arrival of our daughter Primrose Jacqueline Elizabeth Everitt born on Easter Sunday 16/4. Jasmin & Mal Everitt

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8 DATE SERVICE TIMES DETAILS 30 April: Acts 2:14a, Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Bethlehem 9am Lay reading Chapel 10.30am Pr Christian Gerogery/Burrum/Bethel 9am Pr Christian Gerogery- morning tea followed by working bee 7 May: Acts 2: Peter 2:19-25 John 10: May: Acts 7: Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 Bethlehem 9am Pr Simboras Bethel/Burrum 9am Lay reading Chapel 10.30am Lay reading Gerogery 11am Pr Simboras Bethlehem 9am Lay reading Burrum/Bethel/Gerogery 9am Lay reading Chapel 10.30am Lay reading Gerogery- Lunch following service PASTOR CHRISTIAN FANDRICH Parish Office AH: Mobile: christian.fandrich@lca.org.au Days off; Monday afternoon, Tuesday, and Saturday morning PARISH CONTACT DETAILS Website: burrumbuttockparish@gmail.com CONGREGATION DEACONS REP Bethel Ray Jarick Bethlehem Hilary Briese Burrum Vacant Chapel Rod Frohling Gerogery Noel Salzke PARISH OFFICE: Parish Administrator Bev Harding Ph: PARISH YOUTH TEAM PULSE Ian Pertzel Pastor Christian Fandrich PARISH PRAYER CHAIN CO-ORDINATORS Elizabeth Schulz PARISH EXECUTIVE CONTACT DETAILS Parish Chairperson Noel Salzke Vice Chairperson Paul Jarick Parish Secretary Glenice Nesbitt Parish Treasurer Mark Briese (home) Assistant Treasurer Kathy Anderson (home)