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Wagga Wagga Uniting Church Living the Love of Jesus
through the Joy of Worship, Sharing of Faith,
Humility of Service, Care of People and Challenge of Learning
Sunday 29th October 2017
Proper 25
Street Address
224 Tarcutta St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Contact Details Team Ministry Centre
Ph: 02 6921 4275 | Fax: 02 6923 0290
Mon—Thursday 9:00am—1:00pm Friday 9:00am—12noon Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wwuca.org.au
Facebook: WWUCA
Minister
Rev Paul Cosier | 0409 814 610
| 02 6926 3366 Days off: Monday and Tuesday
Rev Paul’s Email: [email protected] Tertiary Ministry CSU Wagga Wagga Supply Minister (also Leader Korean Worshipping Community) Rev. Daniel Yang (Korean Methodist Church )
Ph: 0428 629 233
Email: [email protected] Office:
Annie Brophy | Ph: 02 6921 4275
Church Council Chairperson:
Vacant | Ph:
Church Council Secretary:
Kay Thomas | Ph: 02 6926 3270 Email: [email protected]
Postal Address
P.O. Box 609 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Church Council and Executive Email:
Safe Church Officer
Betty Loiterton | Ph: 02 6931 1219
Bulletin cut off: 1:00pm Tuesdays.
Church at Prayer
Please pray • For all in need of ongoing prayer.
We encourage you to include the following people - Jenny and John McNamara, John and Jenny Dent, Glenda Cowley, Ros and Richard Crago, Janet Tremayne, Phil Sheather, and Jamie who witnessed and assisted in a traumatic event this week.
For those who mourn- For Lisa Metcalfe and family following the death of her mother, Susan.
Please pray also… • For the blessing of each other. • For the myriad different cultures within the Congregation and the wider community in Wagga.
• For the empowering discernment of God in Christ for the whole Church as we walk together into the future.
• For people known to us who may be unwell that we aren’t currently aware of.
• For the Church Council.
• For the staff of Uniting at Pilgrim and their new initiatives in the community.
• For all the wonderful volunteers who serve in the name of Christ.
• For the Inter-Church Council.
• For Rev Daniel Yang.
• For Rev Tony Shumack.
• For Rev Carolyn Thornley and Pastor Dr Andrew Thornley as they undertake the next stage of their ministry across the Riverina Presbytery.
• For the Riverina Presbytery.
• For our Congregation.
• For our retired Ministers.
• For Aged Care Homes in Wagga.
• For Rev Paul and staff.
• For the Tumut Congregation
Proverbs 6:6-8 (NRSV) ‘Go to the ant, you lazybones; consider its ways, and be wise. Without having any chief or officer or ruler, it prepares its food in summer, and gathers its sustenance in harvest’ What wisdom does this scripture share for our lives? May God’s love be with you in the week ahead. Blessings, Rev Paul
Save the date Christmas Markets
Saturday 18th November At Wesley Complex
Erin Earth Open Garden Day Relaunch Saturday 4th November
9.30am to 1pm 1 Kildare Street, Wagga Wagga Cafe , Garden Walks, sausage sizzle, Official launch by Kay Hull starting from 11am
Wagga Wagga Community March Against Domestic Violence
Thursday 9th November 2017 Meet at 5pm at Baretta Lane—the march will proceed down Baylis St and conclude at the Victory Memorial Gardens. The march will be followed by speeches, refreshments and entertainment at the Gardens. See Notice Board for further details.
Couples Club Saturday 11 November 2017 6:30pm Guest speaker George Thomas will be speaking on Everyman’s Army at Doubleday’s home. Soup will be provided. Please bring a plate of sandwiches to share. RSVP by 8 November to the Doubledays on 6926 3387.
Combined Churches Women’s Breakfast—Saturday, 4th November
Venue: The Church of Christ, cnr Fernleigh Road and Heath Street. Time: Arrive 7:50am for 8:00am start. Guest Speakers: David, Janenne & Rachel Hay from SIM in South Africa RSVP to Lyn on - 0481 459 485 / 6925 5661 / [email protected]
Tuesday, 31st October 2017 Continued
10:00am-noon Helping Hands food hampers available Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Phil Sheather on 6921 4666 10:00am-noon Tanda Craft & Friendship Group. Held weekly throughout the year including school holidays. People of all ages welcome. Wednesday, 1st November 2017
8:00am Gardening group at Pilgrim.
2:30pm Bible Study at the Drop In.
6:00pm Korean Worship service at Wesley Hall. Thursday, 2nd November 2017
9:30am-10:30am Prayer Group at Wesley Church.
Friday, 3rd November 2017 9:30am-3:00pm School for Seniors Learning Circle for Older People at Wesley.
Saturday, 4th November 2017
9:00am-12:30 Korean Language School
at Pilgrim (Rooms 1,2 & 3).
SERVICES THIS SUNDAY SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2017
Pilgrim Uniting at Tanda Place 10:00am Pilgrim Combined Service Rev Paul Cosier Followed by morning tea 2:00pm Healing Service Wesley Uniting at Johnson Street 10:30am Wesley Combined Service Rev. Daniel Yang Followed by morning tea. Bible Readings (NRSV) Ecclesiastes 2: 1-11 Psalm 119: 153-160 James 2: 18-26 John 11: 47-53
Monday, 30th October 2017
8:00am Breakfast in Schools today,
Weds. & Friday at Mt Austin and Red Hill Primary schools. Phone Phil Sheather on 6921 4666.
10:30am-1:30pm Drop In open Monday to Fridays. Phone 6921 4666. Tuesday, 31st October 2017
9:00 am – noon Men’s Shed corner Sturt Highway and Pioneer Avenue. Held today and Thursday. Enquiries to Bob Kitchener on 0429 120 136. 9:00am– 2:00pm Clothes and other items for sale at rear of the Drop-In
Centre, today & Thursday.
9:30am Court Support. Supply tea and coffee for people waiting to go into court, today and Wednesday. Contact: Wilma Skipper 6922 5138. 10:00am– noon Free Bread and
Produce available at the Bread Ministry room today and Thursday.
Ph: 6921 4666.
GREETINGS TO ALL VISITORS If you’re attending one of our Worship services today, thanks for blessing us with your presence. Please take our blessings and greetings back to your home Church.
SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2017
Pilgrim Uniting at Tanda Place 9:00am Rev Paul Cosier (Baptism) Followed by morning tea 10:30am Collin James and South Sudanese Followed by morning tea 6:00pm Darren Wright Wesley Uniting at Johnson Street 10:30am Rev Paul Cosier H.C. Followed by morning tea 1:30pm Rev Daniel Yang Followed by lunch Bible Readings (NRSV) Ecclesiastes 7: 1-14 Psalm 119: 161-168 James 4: 11-17 John 11: 55-57
News and Notices
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Prayer and Private Reflection A reminder that Wesley Uniting Church is open during the week for all who wish to find respite for prayer.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK cont.
1:00pm-4:00pm Boomerang Bags at Pilgrim—See Notice.
2:00pm-3:00pm Saturday Music at Wesley—See Notice.
4:00pm Choir Practice Korean
Congregation at Wesley Hall.
THE BULLETIN If you are not already receiving the Bulletin electronically and would like to do so, please email the office with your details so you can be added to the email list.
Volunteer Applications We are still waiting on a number of Volunteer Applications to be returned to Phil at the Drop-In Centre or to the Office. Please drop them in as soon as you are able. To meet Synod requirements, after the Applications have been processed, volunteers will be issued with a Volunteer Agreement outlining their roles. If you have any questions, please contact Annie at the office.
Christmas Market Day Saturday 18th November
9am to 1pm Thinking of decluttering before Christmas? Remember us. We need Christmas decorations, toys, bric-a-brac, anything suitable for gifts. We also need Manchester (people expecting visitors). Contact Jenny on 0417 736 514. We will be having a full Market Day, so all help would be great.
Gardening Group at Pilgrim The next gardening group will be at
8:00am on Wednesday 1st November.
Boomerang Bags Pilgrim 4th November 1pm-4pm
All Welcome. Come equipped to print logos, cut, fold, iron or sew bags! Thank you for the fabric that has been donated.
Volunteers Needed Saturdays 10am-11am
Volunteers are still needed for the English conversation cafe . Please contact Rev Daniel. Ph 0428 629 233.
WANTED Mobility scooter. If you can help please contact Cindy James. Ph 0408 618 441.
Retiring Offering A retiring Offering will be taken at each service next Sunday. These gifts go towards ‘Living is Giving’
Stewards please note
Church Council Meeting The next Church Council meeting will be at Pilgrim on Wednesday 22nd November at 7:30pm. Agenda items should be sent to Kay Thomas at [email protected] or left at the TMC by 10th November.
Saturday Music 4th November at Wesley Church 2:00pm-3:00pm. Come along and enjoy an hour of music and singing.
All welcome.