Sunday, 5 November 2017 PARKES PEAK HILL …€¦ · St George’s St Stephen’s St Stephen’s Holy Trinity Sunday, 5 November 2017 PARKES PEAK HILL INDOGUNDRA REEDY REEK All Saints

St George’s St Stephen’s St Stephen’s Holy Trinity Sunday, 5 November 2017

PARKES PEAK HILL BINDOGUNDRA REEDY CREEK All Saints Day

Anglican Parish of Parkes – parkesanglican.org

From the Rectory:

When do we get enthusiastic about what lies ahead? Let’s be like the Apostle Paul and his church in Thessalonica. Last week the wonderful announcement of our Natalie Quince being ordained Deacon on the 2nd December at 11am at All Saints Cathedral, Bath-urst. This is an exciting time for the Quince family. A time of tran-sition for Natalie as she begins her formation to be Priested next year. So, because of the wide vari-ety of ministries Natalie, at the Bishop’s request, will be men-tored by Rev’d Crystal at Forbes, Cumnock & Northside Chapel. We as a church are proud to be prayerfully sending Natalie into ministry as she shares her God given gifts & the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the wider community. Nat will continue her role as Manager of Anglicare Parkes and as such will still have an input into the parish of Parkes. As Paul, Silas and Timothy were praying for the new church in Thessalonica, we as a church will continue uphold Natalie, Jay and the boys in prayer at this exciting time; Jay, Sam & Finn will contin-ue to attend St George’s.

As we step out into another new path here at St George’s, seeking God’s direction for the future, discerning prayerfully the way forward for ministry and looking at our own ministry and part we play within the body of Christ, may we grow in own our church in love and purpose. This is a moti-vating time as the Lord leads us into a new season.

Blessings

Fr Ron

News for You

Welcome to St Georges and we give thanks that you could join with us. If you are visiting today, we hope that we met your need and that you felt welcomed by our congregation. If you are look-ing for a new family to join fill out connect form and tick a box and be assured of a visit by Fr Ron.

Safe Ministry Training

Again, for anyone who wants to do ministry. This is a must for the protection of the vulnerable and children. It is here at St Georges on 18th November.

Christmas Services

St Stephens, Peak Hill 24th Dec Holy Communion 9pm

St Georges, Parkes 24th Dec Family Service 6pm Holy Communion 11:30pm

Christmas Day 9am Holy Communion Bible Study this week: Monday 3:00pm Upper Room Disciplines Study Tuesday 8:30am Morning Prayer 1:30pm Women’s Bible Study (Lower Hall) Thursday 7:30pm Panorama Home Group 7:30pm Men’s Group (Lower Hall) Friday 10:30am KYB Study Group

Operation Christmas Child

Well done! Our parish has packed about 60 boxes full of love for a child somewhere that may have never heard of the Love of God. $110 in donations was received, $80 went direct towards postage, $30 on top up items for Church boxes. If you haven't returned your box yet, please take it to the Parkes Collection depot at Pink Orchid Cafe, or ring Sandra on 68634904.

2018 Anglican Debutante Ball

Application forms for the 2018 Anglican Debutante Ball are now available in the Church office.

Soul Café Saturday, 11th November

2pm to 5pm

Send Good News and

Great Joy!

Mission Partner for October:

November Birthdays

10th Lynn Bignell 13th Jay Quince

14th Thomas Day 23rd Finlay Quince

27th Kim Paul 28th Heather Powter 30th Bruce Lindbeck

Come along and

help Father Ron

celebrate his

birthday

Readings This Week

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

Readings Next Week

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:9-18

Matthew 25:1-13

Hymns

7:30am – 59, 624, 230, 148

9:30am - 1141, 1122, 1151, 1213

Giving: W/E 29.10.2017

Collection $2926.00 Budget. $2985.00 Shortfall. $59.00

Figures for October 2017 Total collections $12444.00 Oct budget. $14925.00 Shortfall. $2481.00

Parish Directory

Rector

Rev’d Ron Spindler 0457 367 775

Hon Assistant Deacon

Rev’d Alicia Westcott 6862 5024

Office Administrator

Parish Office: 6862 1868

Parish Fax Number: 6862 1547

PO Box 86

Parkes 2870

E: [email protected]

W: parkesanglican.org

Georgie’s Anglicare 6863 4770

Food Pantry 10am-4pm (Thur) Boutique 10am-5pm (Mon-Fri)

Wardens

(Parkes)

John Unger 0429 196 705

Derrick Milling 6863 4904

Bruce Hall 0428 866 676

(Peak Hill)

Judith Stanford 6869 1691

Dianne Hutchins 0416 035 804

E: [email protected]

Study Questions

1. In the course of your spiritual growth, who has provided you with the

biggest spiritual lift in your quest for maturity (3:1-2)?

2. Do we understand that suffering and trials are a part of the Christian life

(3:3-4)? How have you suffered for the cause of Christ?

3. Why is mutual love and respect between leaders and church members so

important (3:6-8)?

4. Like Paul, do we pray “night and day” for opportunities to help others

mature in Christ? (3:10)?

5. How does love for all the believers in God’s family prepare you for a good

showing at the judgment seat of Christ (3:13)?

Pastoral Care Do you need a visit at home,

nursing homes or in hospital, fill out the

connect form return on the collection

plate so it can be forwarded on to one of

the team? If it is to be a private visit for

some reason call the church office or

Fr Ron personally.

Ministries at St Georges

Little Acorns Is a ministry for mums and

young Children. Held in the top hall at St

Georges 10am till 12 noon each Tuesday of

school term.

Connect An afterschool program for chil-

dren from kindy to year 6, connecting chil-

dren to the message of Christ. Friday’s

4pm – 6pm.

SGY Is a ministry for youth and young

adult’s! Currently running Fridays 7 till

8.30pm. A time of fun, learning and shar-

ing a meal together.

Sunday School and Kids Church

Sunday school is every Sunday during the

service except every second Sunday of the

month which is Kids Church, followed by

morning tea.

Ultreya, Saturday, 11th November, 2017

The next Ultreya will be held in the lower

hall on Saturday, 11th November at 2pm

followed by coffee and fellowship at Soul

Café.

Prayers

Please prayerfully consider volunteering

for ministries within St George’s that need

your support. These ministries include: Toy

Library, Sunday School teachers, kid’s club

support. If you are able to assist, please

speak to Father Ron.

Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Heavenly Father, we pray for those who

are suffering and being persecuted be-

cause they have put their faith in Jesus.

Please protect them and strengthen them

whether they are in their communities, in

prison or in refugee camps. Lord, help

them to feel and know your love and the

love of their Christian brothers and sisters

throughout the world.