Our Church Bulletin Our Vision: A Community Transforming Lives Our Values: Parramatta Mission values Grace, Inclusion, Dignity, Faith and Hope

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1 Worship Services at Parramatta Mission Mon to Fri 9.00am pm Open Church at Leigh Memorial Tuesday 1.10pm Holy Leigh Sunday 9.30am Leigh Memorial 9.45am Westmead 11.15am Leigh Memorial 1.30pm Korean Faith Leigh 7.00pm Praise, Prayer, Cake & Coffee 2014 Living is giving - Our Parramatta Mission congregations direct giving to these projects as part of our support in the work of the Uniting Church. Please pray for: Hospital chaplaincy with patients staff & families Living as a multicultural church Ministry with mental patients and prisoners Westmead Church Cnr Queen & Hawkesbury Roads Rev Veitinia Waqabaca Ph: Westmead Mission Worker Pastor Trish Rooney Mobile: Leigh Memorial Church 119 Macquarie Street Parramatta Rev Keith Hamilton M: Church Office Ph: Fax: E: wecare@ parramattamission.org.au Our Prayer Points We pray for healing & wholeness for these people & places: World Council of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Malta UC congregations of the Cumberland Zone; Dundas/Ermington, Northmead, North Rocks, Carlingford, West Epping, Centenary, Wentworthville, Holroyd, Greystanes, Grantham Heights, Parramatta Mission, Auburn. For the worship, witness and service of Parramatta Centenary Uniting Church :Pray that Centenary will work out how to be in mission to their local community which includes an increasing number of people living anonymously in apartment blocks. The three Congregations, one faith community, 380 staff and 300 volunteers of Parramatta Mission. Neville. PM Staff settling into the new offices at Alan Walker College. Leigh: Frank & Lynn, Ken & Nell; Fred; Malcolm; Pat; Ruth The process of calling a new minister to Leigh Memorial congregation. In addition to the normal work of worship, preaching and pastoral care, the new minister will be engaged in the Open Church, provide pastoral care to Meals Plus, and work with both the Senior Minister and the Leigh Fijian minister in developing CBD ministry. Fijian: Death of the President of the Methodist Church in Fiji. Westmead: Gwen, Vicki, Rosemary, Satik, Phyllis, David, Vita. Our Church Bulletin Our Vision: A Community Transforming Lives Our Values: Parramatta Mission values Grace, Inclusion, Dignity, Faith and Hope 16th February 2014 Uniting Church in Australia Worshipping at Leigh Memorial & Westmead

2 Texts for Reflection Deuteronomy 30:19 Choose life so that you and your descendants may live, 20 loving the Lord your God, obeying him, and holding fast to him; for that means life to you. Matthew 5:37 37 Let your word be Yes, Yes or No, No ; anything more than this comes from the evil one. Reflections from Lent Event 2014 Lent begins in a couple of weeks on Ash Wednesday, 5th March. Our congregation has the opportunity to participate in Lent Event, a vibrant movement of church communities and people across the globe, stepping up to partner in God s bigger picture of renewal and restoration. Indeed it was encouraging to learn that last year quite a number of congregations in the USA, New Zealand and South Africa also joined this UnitingWorld initiative. As we worship, study, reflect and pray during the 40 days of Lent, we will also give practical expression to our church s witness of God s compassion and justice. We will build genuine connections with the overseas partners of the Uniting Church and journey with them into a future of hope. How? By participating in the range of activities offered by UnitingWorld through Lent Event, including a Bible Study, written by immediate Past President, the Reverend Alistair Macrae; a resource to guide Worship; a Children s Resource and an exciting initiative for Youth called Give it UP for Lent. Today we will see two short videos about Lent Event. As we nourish ourselves through worship, study, reflection and prayer, we are also encouraged to embrace simple living and set aside material goods for the 40 day Lenten period. In Jesus forty days in the wilderness, without earthly comfort, he found sustenance in his relationship with God. We are similarly invited to participate in an expression of God s mercy and grace by donating any money saved during this time to support the life-changing community development projects of UnitingWorld. UnitingWorld supports community development projects with partner churches in Asia, Africa and the Pacific. The projects focus on building the capacity of local communities to live healthy and well-resourced lives. Projects include training midwives in South Sudan, education in North India and Partnering with Women for Change in the Pacific. See more at Reflections Recently I visited two UC parish missions: Chapel by the Sea, at Bondi, and Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross. Both are similar to PM and all are unique. Chapel by the Sea has multiple properties including commercial properties for rent, and child care centres. Wayside has one property. Both provide meals through a café arrangement. Both have a chapel that is incorporated into the complex though a common entrance. Wayside has a new building that includes a rooftop community garden, Bondi are planning to install a rooftop community garden. The entrance to Wayside is through the Café. The chapel is in the centre accessed through glass sliding doors from the café. The café still functions even when there is a funeral in the chapel, because that is who they are. The café at Wayside is open all day to 8 pm, and serves meals for $3. Everyone pays as an expression of inclusion and dignity. Both Bondi and Wayside have a single entrance for their programs, so whether someone is there for a playgroup, a program like day to day living, attending worship, homeless seeking help, all receive the same welcome. Both share hospitality with meals. Wayside hold a sponsored community lunch every Thursday, attended by the middle class of Potts Point as well as homeless and all staff. Every Sunday after church there is a roast dinner prepared by the café held in the café, attended by the whole congregation and people in the community. On Christmas Day they have a street party. Like PM, both Wayside and Bondi seek to relate to all people who live in the area, not only the homeless. Like PM, both are reinventing themselves in this work. Wayside is probably further down the path in doing this. Both have art programs; Wayside has art graffiti on the purple chapel walls. Wayside s Opportunity Shop, which looks like any modern Kings Cross shop, has clothes donations from a broad cross-section of the community, and the day Dianne Hart and I were there, the shoppers looked middle class. Both these missions are seeking to engage with the broadest cross-section of people in society, which means they are constantly evolving in what they do and how they do it. Both are developing ways of connecting with high rise residents. Like Parramatta Mission, both Wayside and Chapel by the Sea have a focus on building community. Waysides slogan is Love over hate, while Bondi s is Creating Community for Good. Each endeavours to shape everything they do in alignment with their core vision. You might like to check out their websites. It is always good to have a look at others and gain ideas. Blessings, Keith Hamilton Blessings, Keith Hamilton

3 Drying Off Explained In the olden days in Fiji, the only mode of transport over the ocean was by canoe. Everything on board will be wet from the sprays of the waves. When the traveller arrives, the village will welcome him with garlands, fine mats, tapa, and great lengths of cloths which symbolically dries off the spray. The men celebrate with Kava and everyone eats. Many Fijians no longer practice this today in the age of aeroplanes,. This was Junia s first overseas trip as a soldier and he was now home safely. The community gathered in Plumpton. The Minister said special prayers. His father s family pampered him with all the colourful paraphernalia. Then his mother s family reciprocated. Finally, we all sat down to a hearty feast of roast pork and Fijian gourmet. Sa mai vakacegu vakadua na Qase Levu, na Peresitedi ni Lotu Wesele mai Viti, Rev. Dr. Tuikilakila Waqairatu, yabaki 66. Na Veibulu e na Lotulevu 20 th mai Davuilevu. E na matataka na Koniferedi ni Gone ni Viti e na Uniting Church ko Rev. Dr. Jovili Meo. E na gole talega ko Talatala Waisea Kania e na vukuda e Serene. Leadership Training e na 22 Feb. Biubiu na basi e na 8am 6pm ki na Castlereagh Christian Christian Conference Centre, 40km na kena yawa mai Serene, sivi vakalailai o Penrith. Cicivaka ka sauma na Parramatta Mission. Kerei me da tauya dua nai coi ni ti ki na Lotu ni Marama ni Veimatalotu e Canterbury e na Vakarauwai mai oqo, 22 Feb, 3pm. Sokalou e na Siga Tabu 23 Feb: Fiji Parish. Vunau Lesi: Rev VWaqabaca. Fijian Congregation Junia Ravetali is 20 and is a Private in the Australian Defence Force. He went overseas for 4 months, doing Peacekeeping & Riot Control in Thailand, Combat Mission & Patrols in Singapore and Humantarian work in the Philippines. His family welcomed him home with a Drying Off Ceremony. Leigh Congregation Sunday Leigh - 'Smile-a-thon'! Today at Sunday School we are going to have a special visitor - our friend Rebecca! - who will speak with us about KCO (Kids' Camp Out') plus speak with the Junior High & High School/ Young Adults classes about the up & coming Lent Event 2014 and her own experiences with "giving something up" for Lent and helping to raise funds for others in need. We are also going to have a 'Smile -a-thon' today as part of our 'HAPPY' campaign, with the children's 'Smile' photos and jokes soon to feature in a display - along with other Sunday School art work - in the Coffee Shop. Next Sunday, JH & HSYA will be having their first 'Q & A with Keith' session for Sunday School enquiries: Liz & teachers. NB: Today, when our Sunday School children leave during the Passing of the Peace, we request that any Sunday School parents/ caregivers or Helpers who did NOT come to the Coffee Shop for a briefing last week - please join us for 10 mins to complete some forms etc. Thank you. Sunday School 'Hope' Mural & Herb Garden Update The 'Hope' Mural continues to be well received by Meals Plus clients, visitors & staff alike. Similarly, the Herb Pots donated by Ken are thriving, and all the various potted plants in the courtyard are being very well cared for by both staff & clients. Please don't hesitate to help yourself to a handful of herbs - sweet basil, thyme, mint etc - from time to time so that the herbs get thoroughly used and enjoyed. It's also great to think that this special area of our church may be utilized by additional visitors during the 'Parramatta Lanes' program this year! Thanks to all contributors/ helpers. Further suggestions for the Courtyard include additional greenery, a children's area, a water feature & more murals. Cleaning Issues - Coffee Shop & Hall A number of issues relating to cleanliness in the Coffee Shop, toilets and hall area have been raised recently & are currently being followed up. All groups accessing these areas are kindly reminded to follow the procedures set out via signage in the kitchen & toilet areas and to assist by disposing of all rubbish thoughtfully. Many thanks. Planning Committee - Women's High Tea, Saturday 17 May 2014 Next Sunday 23 February during morning tea time, there will be a preliminary meeting of the High Tea Planning Committee. In addition to our regular members, we would be happy to welcome new contributors. The more the merrier! If you would like to assist, please just come along or speak with Julie, Darlene or Liz for further information. Please also place the High Tea date in your diaries for what will be a very meaningful and fun event.

4 Let me introduce you to William. He has 4 legs, handsome and a friendly neighbour to May and Jean. 시드니 조은교회 Sydney Jo-Eun Church 여섯 번째 주현주일 6th Epiphany of Sunday (주일 오후 1시 30분) * 개회찬송(Entrance Hymn)...(예배를 위한 묵상).....다함께 * 예배의 부름(Calling)..다함께 * 송영(Gloria)... 만복의 근원 하나님 (1/1).....다함께 * 사도신경 신앙고백(The Apostle s Creed).다함께 * 찬양/찬송(Chorus & Hymns) (앉아서)....다함께 하나님의 크신 사랑(15/55) 복의 근원 강림하사(28/28) 죄에서 자유를 얻게 함은 (268/202) * 기도 ( Prayer) 다함께 I had to pull out my pumpkin plants because of stunted growth. Then I went to seek William s help, determined that Westmead will have pumpkin soup come winter. With the girls help, shovel and wheelbarrow, we bagged William s dried you-know-what, mixed it into my garden, and replanted pumpkins. * 말씀 (Preaching)......전현구목사 Rev, H. G Jun 창세기39:1-6 무엇을 선택할 것인가? * 성찬(Holy Communion).. 담임목사 * 찬송(Hymns) 태산을 넘어 험곡에 가도 (/445/502...다함께 * 봉헌(Offertory) 다함께 * 나눔과 알림(Announcement & Notices)...다함께 * 폐회찬송(Final Hymn)...빛의 사자들여 어서 가서(502/497)...다함께 * 축도(Benediction).....담임목사 교회소식(Notices) Look at these healthy Queensland Blue in my backyard 2 months later, thanks to William s magic potions!! (by Veitinia) Westmead Congregation Bruce Champion, a Baptist, plays the piano for Westmead once a month. He arrived with a box filled with pure home-grown honey which he donated to our $5 a container. World Day of St. John s Anglican in Parramatta on Friday 7 th 9:30am. Talk to Jan how to get there by bus. David played golf last Thursday after 14 months since his treatment. 18 holes was ambitious but he got to the end on a buggy! 할렐루야! 주님이 주시는 참된 평안이 마음과 가정, 그리고 삶의 현장 가운데 늘 함께 하시실 축복합니다. 1, 주일 예배에 참석하신 모든 분들을 주님의 이름으로 환영합니다 2, 1년 동안 전도할 대상자 선정해서 중보 기도합니다 3, 새해에는 신앙의 열매를 위해/ 전도를 위해 거룩한 부담을 가지고 기도합시다 4, 매일 성경읽기를 통해서 Q/T하시고 주님과 교제하시는 하루가 되십시오 *Wednesday Worship (7:00pm) * MT 12:22-37 * 수요기도회 (오후7시) 마태복음 12:22-37 * QT 나눔/ 성경공부(주일오후 4시) * Early Morning Service (Tues-Sat 6:00am) Daily Scripture Readings: MT 12:1-13:23 *새벽기도회 (화~토 새벽6시) 마태복음 12:1-13:23

5 More News. Invitation to the Parramatta Mission Leigh Memorial Pancake Race Come and join in the festivities of Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday). Enjoy some delicious pancakes, prepared and served by the wonderful staff of Parramatta Mission. On the day, watch as dignitaries, luminaries and the community join together and compete in support of Parramatta Mission. And cheer these champions on as they run the gauntlet from Smith Street to 119 Macquarie Street in celebration of Shrove Tuesday and support of Parramatta Mission Details of the event: Date: Time: RSVP: Tuesday 4 th March 7:30am - Pancakes served outside Parramatta Mission/Leigh Memorial (119 Macquarie St Parramatta) 8:30am - Pancake Race commences (Corner Smith and Macquarie Street Parramatta) By Friday 21 st February to Donna Kelly at donna.kelly@parramattamission.org.au or via phone on Announcement Be ready for WORLD DAY OF PRAYER at St John s Cathedral, Time: 9.30am, Friday 7 th March, Lanes and Alleys is an activity in Parramatta held a number of times each year on Thursday and Friday nights in which organisations setup art and cafes in the lanes and alleys. Some of our number are keen to have something in our Courtyard in Parramatta. A meeting will be held in March to discuss how we might be involved in the public activity. What ideas do you have? If you are interested, please speak to Keith. Foster your faith this week as you read: Lev 19:1-2,9-18 Ps 119: Cor 3:10-11,16-23 Mt 5:38-48 Pastoral Team message for this week.. Where you place your ultimate trust defines you Choose wisely SENIOR S DAY AT WESTMEAD * We are considering a visit to Miss Fisher s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition, at Old Government House, Parramatta Park * We would celebrate Senior s Day on Wednesday 19th March, beginning at 10am. Cost (concession) $13 * Lunch after - Fish & Chips at Westmead Church - Cost -?? * Open Door would follow in the afternoon. * Please register your name at the foyer table * Or contact Lorna on , Asap, as we need to make a group booking.

6 A message for the Church Council and Congregation Leaders Building Community Leadership is part of a strategy to develop and encourage leaders from across the whole of Parramatta Mission. Our vision and values were inspired by our faith in God. Our vision is a community transforming lives. It is through our leaders that our vision and values permeate our church, and effect change in society. Saturday 22 nd February commences the first Building Community Leadership days for 2014 to be held at Castlereagh Academy from 8:00 6:00pm (transport provided). RSVP to Jen White via at jennifer.white@parramattamission.org.au or phone UnitingWomen 2014 A conference for all women (16yrs+) who share a faith in Jesus Christ Date: September 2014 Venue: MLC School, Sydney, NSW Theme: Seeking the Deeper Story Keynote Speaker: Nadia Bolz-Weber Speakers include Deidre Palmer, Elenie Poulos & Myung Hwa Park. REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN - Early bird discount available Find out more at