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UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA – BALHANNAH CONGREGATION
ABN 20 226 984 988 – PO Box 1140, Balhannah 5242
“For The Love of God”
Jesus’ Heart
A WORD FROM THE MINISTER ….
We welcome Peter Shurley
Jesus’ Hands
Minister
Rev Michael Duke
8 Kareda Close
Balhannah Ph 8388 4636
dukey@adam.com.au
Who is Peter Shurley ?
Minister’s Day off is Tuesday
Peter Shurley is recognised as one of
Australia’s most popular and sought
after Gospel artists.
Kids’ & Youth Ministry
Vacant
This multi- award winning singer,
songwriter
and
instrumentalist
continues a busy international touring
schedule based from his home in
northern Tasmania, where he also
oversees the Greenroom recording studio.
Not only are his live performances and recordings highly
acclaimed, he is also much sought after as a Christian
communicator. This also brings an inspirational, challenging and
often humorous dimension to his concerts that is quite unique.
As Founding Pastor of Life Christian Church and a family of 5
children, life for Peter is full. Two of his greatest passions are to
inspire the next generation of Christian leader and as an
ambassador for the work of Compassion, excite people towards
world mission.
So we are very pleased and extremely fortunate to have him live
at Balhannah this weekend to share his music and his message.
Church Office
3 Bridge Street
Balhannah Ph 8388 4048
admin@balhannah.uniting
churchsa.org.au
http:/Balhannah.
unitingchurchsa.org.au/
Council Chair
Ron Pitcher
Ph 0419 332 209
Secretary & Property
Bookings
Kathy Bassell
Ph 0419 833 039
Prayer Chain
Lois 8398 0578
Johan 8388 4343
Banking Details*
Bank SA BSB 105 057
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Newsletter
Editor : Sue 0417 358 973
mcdonald@adam.com.au
MARCH 29, 2015
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Welcome … to our Worship today! We hope you’ll feel at home
amongst us and join us for a ‘cuppa’ after the service.
We welcome Peter Shurley to our church this weekend. Many of us
enjoyed breakfast and fellowship together Saturday morning and were
blessed to hear Peter tell his story and listen to some of his
wonderful music. We also enjoyed his concert. Today he will give a
message. Prepare to be encouraged and totally lifted up in Christ.
Peter has released a number of CD’s. In January last year, the song ‘Fingerprints’
from the CD ‘Carry You’ was nominated as a finalist for ‘Country Ballad of the
Year’ at one of Australia’s foremost music events - the Tamworth Country Music
On Palm Sunday Christians celebrate the triumphal entry
of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death
and resurrection. For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday, often referred to as "Passion Sunday," marks the
beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter
Sunday.
The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the
crowds greeted him by waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches. Immediately following
this great time of celebration in the ministry of Jesus, he
begins his journey to the cross
The biblical account of Palm Sunday can be found in Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John
12:12-19.
MINISTRY IN ACTION AT BALHANNAH
Date/Event
Preacher
Worship
Leader
Morning Tea
Door &
Offering
Offering
Count
Flowers
Crèche
March 29
Peter
Shurley
Michael
Duke
M Houston
P Houston
G Adcock
S Adcock
A Ballard
K Bassell
Lorraine
Wundenberg
C Kemp
Easter
April 5
Michael
Duke
Team
C Kemp
M Simpson
L Beaumont
W Beaumont
B Crispe
J Derks
G Adcock
C Hansen
April 12
Ron
Pitcher
Brenton
Adcock
K Johnson
N Rimmer
P Crispe
B Crispe
R Jones
C Kemp
A Roberts
J Lisk
April 19
Michael
Duke
David
Rowe
A Rowe
J Lisk
J Derks
E Derks
R McDonald
D Pearson
M Bull
C Kemp
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HUNGRY NO MORE
ROSTERS
It’s roster time again. Rosters
for May, June and July are being
prepared early in April. If you
plan to be away during this time
please let Lyn Beaumont know
asap. Also if you feel you would
like to assist in any way in the
activities of the church please let
him know so that you may be
included in this ministry.
Pastoral Partners
As an advance notice, please
mark your diary for April 27 for
the next meeting
WOMEN’S EVENING FELLOWSHIP
Tuesday April 7 at 7.30 pm
Thank you to those who assisted last week
whether by monetary donations, food preparation or assisting in serving at Mount Barker. It
was a successful night with a tasty meal which
was enjoyed by 40 local people.
We will again be preparing a meal in May so
there will be ample opportunity to help in this
ministry for those who missed out this time.
GARAGE SALE
We will again be holding a garage sale on April
11. Please start collecting your unwanted items
that can be sold to raise money for much
needed church maintenance (the roof on the
Sunday School room is in dire need of repair).
We are unable to store things at present so
please wait for further instructions. If you would
like more information please see
Alverna
Ballard or Frank and Irene Bowen. A book sale
will be held some time after the Garage Sale.
Easter Message
Homemade goods to sell
In aid of YWAM
(baked,grown,handmade)
Communion Communion
Prep
Els
Derks
Elder
Brenton
Smith
Display
Sound
Vision
Camera
Library
Lock-up
B Crispe
Cleaning
Kym
Bassell
Kym
Wilhelm
Bruce
Kemp
R Wells
R Windle
S Harris
Kym
Bassell
Kym
Wilhelm
Bruce
Kemp
B Kemp
B Rimmer
L Beaumont K Bassell
P Roberts
Sue
McDonald
Barry
Rimmer
Bruce
Kemp
G Adcock
B Smith
A Ballard
A Roberts
Sue
McDonald
Ron
Pitcher
Bruce
Kemp
B Adcock
F Bowen
K Wilhelm
C Hansen
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You are invited to
“Hymns &
Classics”
Hear the classical sounds of brass in the historic
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
THIS AFTERNOON at 2.00 pm
More information is on the flyer on the Notice Board
HELP NEEDED !!!
A representative is sought from our church to
serve on the World Day of Prayer (In the
hills) Planning Committee. This involves
attending a meeting, usually a Wednesday
morning in late January or early February at
the hosting church. Also finding two or three
people to take part in the service which is
held annually in the first Friday of March at a
different church each year.
It also involves organising the hosting of the
World Day of Prayer Service at Balhannah
Uniting Church. This takes place
approximately every six years.
If you feel you are able to assist, please
speak to Lorraine Wundenberg. Her phone
number is 8391 6843.
THIS WEEK IN BRIEF
Monday
10.30 am Bible Study
Tuesday
Wednesday
7 am Prayer Meeting
10.30 am Coffee Morning at Olive Branch
7.30 pm Music Practice
Thursday
7.45 pm Home Group in recess
7.30 Maundy Thursday Service
Friday
9.30 am Good Friday Service
Revised Common Lectionary
Readings—Year A
March 29, 2015
Passion Sunday /Palm Sunday
Is 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:1-2;,19-29;
Phil 2:5-11; Mk 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16;
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Day
April 5, 2015
Acts 10:34-43; Ps 118:1-1,14-24;
1 Cor 15:1-11; Jn 20:1-18 or Mk 16:1-8;
Lent is a season of preparation and
discipline that begins with Ash Wednesday
and concludes at sundown on Holy Sunday.
During the forty weekdays and six Sundays
in Lent, the Church remembers the life and
ministry of Jesus and renews its commitment
to Him in Christian discipleship. The season
is the traditional time to prepare for baptism
and confirmation to be celebrated at the
Easter Vigil or on Easter Sunday, or during
the season of Easter.
The great 50 days of Easter includes eight
Sundays beginning with the Easter Vigil and
concluding on the Day of Pentecost. The
season celebrates the Resurrection and
Ascension of Christ and the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit.