The Link

April 21 2013

Neil Ryan Senior Pastor

Seth Emery Youth Pastor

Kathy Heath Childrens Pastor

Gavin Jones Pastor, LifeChurch

Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor, Pastoral Care

Welcome

April 21 2013

Welcome to Unley Park Baptist today. It is great to have you with us. If you are new to Unley Park, we appreciate that it can be daunting to walk into a new church, so as much as we can, we want to help you feel at home here. In the pew in front of you please find a black folder that contains a white care card for you to complete. There is also a "Welcome Pack" available for you that, among other things, has a special Care Card for you to record your visit and for us to follow up any requests you make. All Care Cards should be "posted" as you leave the church, in the locked box on the table by the "Baptistry Door".

10.00am Morning Tea: Morning Tea Next Week: 5.00pm

Morning Worship Neil Ryan Tam & Peter Battersby, Lyn Ryan Margie Stevens, Irene Downie, Anne Hillan Life Church

Finances
April 2013 Giving Target Cash Giving to date Electronic Giving to date Total Giving April 26,385.00 4,220.80 2,420.00 6,640.80

Account Name: Unley Park Baptist Church Inc Offerings Confidential BSB: 704 922 Account Number: 100013066

Just a Minute
Rob Waldron writes . "Greater love has no man than this; to lay down one's life for his friends." This week we are being encouraged to "raise a glass" to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Remembering is a strange concept. It implies that history has significance. It infers that a person's sacrifice for their country is a noble act and should be acknowledged by those of us who have benefited from what they have given. However, the strange part about it is that those who have died for their country have no awareness at all whether we remember or not. So who are we raising our glasses to? It can only have significance to those of us who are alive and who enjoy the freedom that comes from their sacrifice. But does the meaning of remembering run deeper? Do we forget to our peril? Or is the pain of remembering too hurtful that for some they would rather forget? Why bother? Let me quote one writer "We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those lost will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument." About 2000 years ago a small group of men were asked to raise a cup. The most significant event in all history was about to unfold and they would remember this by sharing a cup of wine, drinking of it's draught, to remember a man's death. The difference was, the life of this man was being sacrificed for his enemies. "For while we were yet sinners Christ died for us." On every tombstone in every cemetery where Australian soldiers have served there rests a cross marking a symbol of the sacrifice of that one man, the Son of God, who brings hope to all mankind. On Anzac day by all means "raise a glass" but the next time we meet for communion raise your glass with thankfulness for the hope Jesus brings to this world.

Reminder to Parents
Keeping our children secure and safe NURSERY ALERT is ready to go! We now have a way of contacting parents of children during the Service, known as Nursery Alert. In the event of us needing your assistance with your child, a red area surrounding your childs surname name will appear on the bottom of the data screen. Please come straightaway to help your child. Nursery Alert will also assist us if for any reason we are understaffed in the Crche or Little Tots area by requesting a helper from the congregation. Parents please note that UPbc will be in recession during the school holidays. th UPbc will resume on Sunday 5 May. The Creche facilities will be available for you to use with Babies to Kindergarten age children only as these facilities are specifically age appropriate. Children are welcome to bring their own games to use in the main hall during coffee time (No ball games please).

Pre-service prayer meeting

Please come and join in at 9.45 a.m. on Sunday morning in Neil Ryan's office for prayer before we enjoy our coffee/tea together. We love to pray for every aspect of the Sunday morning worship and service, and the many needs of people in the church family. "IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD"? Gen. 18:14

MLT Meeting
The MLT is planning to meet again on Monday 22nd April and as always, we would value your prayer for our wisdom. We all need the Lord to direct our thinking and planning. Please pray with us! "..If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him..." James 1:5

Our Missionary Families

The Badger Family Tim, Bron, Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyn OMF, Manila, Philippines Give thanks for a busy but encouraging week of training last week as we focussed on the things God has taught us over the years as we individually plotted out our life-timelines. It is encouraging to look back in retrospect and see how different situations have shaped us and equipped us for ministry. This week we will both be spending a few days handing over to Neil and Rachel as they take on the role of the MC for the next 4 years. Please pray for this time we spend together, that we will equip them well to carry the load.

The Ames Family Owen, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica & Joshua OM/TEAM Church Planting, Tokyo, Japan

Owen had a fun filled afternoon with the children from the orphanage last Sunday afternoon. Please continue to pray for the children and staff there, and that Gods love will be clearly evident in our interaction with them. This week, Owen will be involved in the mission leadership two day meeting (held each month). Please pray for all of those involved in leading our mission here in Japan. This coming Friday, Sarah will be commencing a parenting group at the caf, using a bilingual biblically based book for discussion. Hopefully the group will be able to meet 2-3 times a month. She has invited a number of the mums from her pre-school English class to come along. Please pray that this will become a positive outreach to families and encouraging to the mothers who attend

Pray for these families

Names for this week beginning April 21: Lois & Michael Gasking Garry Golding Garry & Jan Gooden Mary-Anne Gooden David & Helen Gooley Denise Gooley

Unley Park Baptist Church

Leisure Club
A MEETING NOT TO BE MISSED
What is God doing in the lives of. Mario Mosaad Asylum seeker from EGYPT Why is Mario a Christian man seeking asylum in Australia? How does Mario see God directing him? Alison Liebelt- Recently vision impaired. Alison will tell her story of how God is sustaining and directing her. COME AND BRING A FRIEND Date: Friday 26th April, 2013
(Note the change to fourth Friday in April)

Time: 1:45pm Venue: Unley Park Baptist Church Cost: Donation

Mens Biz
For retired, semi retired or men who can just make the time. Join Carl on the first and third Wednesday of the month in the Breezeway for a coffee and chat about life. (Excluding school holidays) Next get together: Wednesday May 1. Don't just think about coming along, think about who you will invite!

Sermon Notes

This week at UPBC

Playgroup In recess for school holidays Prayer Team Tuesday April 23 9.30-11.3 Tuesday April 23 9.30-10.30 Tuesday April 23 11am-12noon Tuesday April 23 5.30 - 8.00pm Wednesday April 24

Hilighters

Munchiez Food Van

Playgroup In recess for school holidays Bible study at the church

Wednesday April 24 7.45-9.00pm Thursday April 25 9.30am Friday April 26 7.30-9.30pm Sunday April 28 10.00am Sunday April 28 5pm

Know Your Bible In recess for school holidays Elevate Youth Group (year 8-12) In recess for school holidays Morning Worship

LifeChurch

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