ABC NEWS Sunday 12th November, 2017
From the Pastor
They say “A change is as good as a holiday”. That might possibly be true when a longed for change brings relief from intense pressure or eases a burden and makes life easier. But change can also produce stress, uncertainty and restlessness which is definitely not like a pleasant relaxing holiday! That was my experience this week. Last Sunday afternoon Robyn and I went to Wangaratta to stay in our camper trailer in the driveway of the house we recently sold. The grass was long and thick, and I spent a solid three hours mowing. We tidied up and Robyn did some cleaning. I took cuttings from roses. We enjoyed oranges, mandarins and lemons from trees we planted. We spent an evening with friends and we went for a great walk in the Warby Ranges. We met the purchasers of our property who called in when they saw us in the yard. My Mum and Dad came up on the train on Tuesday afternoon to be with us. We said goodbye to the house and the memories it held for us when we lived there from 1997-2003, and arrived home at nearly 10pm on Tuesday night. When I awoke on Wednesday morning grief came in like a raging flood as the reality of the change we had set in motion sa`nk in. The sense of sadness and loss was very heavy. Throughout the day feelings were up and down with regret, uncertainty, worry, fear, doubt and anger. I was questioning our decision to sell. The feelings and thoughts that come when we deal with change and face grief are intense and painful. I continue to process the impact of the change, and I choose to focus my mind to look ahead with hope as we trust God for the future. I find myself reminded of how difficult grief is, and more aware of what others are experiencing. Here are some encouraging words from Lamentations 3. 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” 25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. 26 So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.
Welcome to visitors today. Please come and join with us after the service for a cup of tea/coffee.
Worship Services
Today Sunday 12th November
10am: Leader – Daniel Braid Speaker – Ken Westwood
Sunday School
Next Sunday 19th November
10am: Leader – Sue Pond Speaker – Ken Westwood
Rosters
Welcoming
Today: Sue Pond & Shona Lord
Next Sunday: Arnold & Joy Rogers
Morning Tea
Today: Bob & Dot Paterson
Next Sunday: Judith Pender & Shona Lord
Birthdays 18th Johanna Drenovski, Jake Ludwig
Messy Church
After the church service TODAY there will be a Messy Church preparation meeting.
Found
Keys on a key ring with a tiny torch were handed in. They were found in the hall. Ken has them.
Working Bee
Next Saturday morning we will have a working bee to tidy up around the church and grounds. Work includes gardening, weeding, painting the playgroup fence, cleaning windows, cleaning wheelie bins and tables and chairs, tidying up the switchboard room and shed. We will set up the nativity scene. Spider web removal. Dusting. Someone could come to prepare and serve morning tea. Bring any of your own favourite equipment and tools for these tasks. We will finish with a sausage sizzle around 12.30pm.
Hymn Sing-Along
You are invited to the Pascoe Vale South Uniting Church, 10 Cumberland Road, Pascoe Vale South on Sunday 19th November at 2pm for a Hymn Sing-Along. An afternoon of favourite hymn singing with afternoon tea to follow. Compere: Rev Ian Collings, Organist: Geoffrey Anderson.
Baptist World Aid Stall
In coming weeks we will have a stall selling Baptist World Aid gifts.
Rekiah’s Law Book Launch
You are invited to attend the release of Kerryn Robertson’s book “Rekiah’s Law”. An excerpt from the book will be read, followed by book signing and afternoon tea.
Date: NEXT Saturday 18th November, 2-4pm, at Eltham Baptist Church, 43-49 Nyora Rd Eltham. A $2 donation upon entry would be appreciated. You will receive a white ribbon (fundraising for White Ribbon Day on 25th November), a bookmark, plus entry into a prize draw. 10% of book sales on the day will be donated to Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre. We will also have a secure box for donations to help victims of family violence.
Support Paul and Lydia as they prepare for work in Cambodia with Global Interaction.
Door prizes and silent auction of quality items.
6pm NEXT Saturday 18th November
$15 per head. BYO snacks Trivia by Daniel Braid
Crossway North Church. 7/334 Hume Hwy Craigieburn.
RSVP Sally Danger 0409 529 970
Church Meeting
Sunday 3rd December following morning tea. Note we will not have a lunch this day. Business will include a recommendation about church heating, a financial update, and the tabling of a revised Child Safe Policy.
Christmas Eve
Morning tea at 10am, then worship service around tables in the hall from about 10.30am, then lunch soon after 12.00pm.
What’s On This Week
Sunday – Messy Church meeting after church
Monday – Essendon Camera Club 8-10pm in function rooms
Tuesday – Play Group 10am-12noon in function rooms
Tuesday – Sue’s Growth Group 7.45pm at Ray Musgrove’s home
Wednesday – Play Group 10am-12noon in function rooms
Wednesday – Parkinson’s Exercise Group 12.30-1.30pm in function rooms
Wednesday – Wednesday Evening Growth Group 7.30pm
Thursday – Parkinson’s Painting Group 10am-12noon in function rooms
Friday – Make & Mingle 10am-12noon in function rooms
Friday – Youth Dinner Dash 5.30-9.30pm $5
Saturday – Working Bee from approx. 9am. See note.
Saturday – Young Adults Trivia Night 6pm
Saturday – from about 7pm SSAM will be using our buildings
Sunday – Prayer 9.15-9.45am in the small meeting room
Sunday – Messy Church 4.30-6.30pm in function rooms and church
Sunday – Sunday Evening Growth Group 7pm at Carmel’s home
Prayer Points
A catastrophic famine is sweeping across Africa. Twenty million men, women and children are at risk of starvation in South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia, with severe drought conditions in Kenya, Niger, Malawi and Ethiopia. Families have run out of emergency food aid, and children grow hungrier by the day. Pray relief will get through to those in such need.
Prison Network: Praise God for His miraculous healing power. David Osborne has had good results from the last two chemo sessions, with improved liver function and lower tumour marker, which will help improve his quality of life. Please continue to pray for him and his family. Serenity’s trial begins this month. Pray God will enable her to stand firm in her faith whatever the outcome.
Bible League International: Church planters have completed their training in Armenia. Ask God to show them how to continue to be active and effective in their local communities.
ESA: Pray for those preparing for camps during the school holidays.
Pray for peaceful solutions for the tension that exists between North Korea and USA and their allies.
Pray our Prime Minister and Members of Parliament will seek God’s guidance in the decision making.
Most families would have some non-Christian members. Remember daily to keep them in your prayers for their salvation.
Pray for Michelle Taylor as she adjusts to a wheelchair.
Pray for Evangeline, Navin and Nathan as they care for a new baby, Rachel, in their home. Praise God Evengeline’s mother was able to join them during this time.
People for prayer this week: Judith Pender, Sue Pond, Cheryl and Dennis Prendergast.
Ministry for prayer this week: Michelle Taylor (SIM)
News items to AND or Church office tray by noon Thursday
Aberfeldie Baptist Church Inc. No. A0039004N ABN: 458910 291 23
Church Office: 5 Price Street Essendon Phone: 9337 9955
Email: Website: www.aberbaps.com.au
Online giving: www.giveway.org.au then click on Aberfeldie Baptist Church
Pastor: Ken Westwood Mobile: 0419 505 265 Home: 9331 2123