The Link

May 12 2013

Neil Ryan Senior Pastor

Seth Emery Youth Pastor

Kathy Heath Childrens Pastor

Gavin Jones Pastor, LifeChurch

Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor, Pastoral Care

Welcome

May 12 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 Mark Ryan Garry Gooden, Annette & Ross Kennedy Ros & Geoff Higgins Life Church

Finances
May 2013 Giving Target Cash Giving to date Electronic Giving to date Total Giving April 26,385 2,515 2,420 4,935

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

Mission Trip Update

The team arrived safely about 6.30pm on Monday after a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, via Singapore. Having had four meals on the plane we didn't have dinner. Instead we opted to go for a walk to orientate ourselves and find a coffee! After coffee and a team meeting we left the cafe. When we stepped outside, David Healey decided to take a photo, when two men on a motor bike raced past him and snatched his Canon SLR camera and sped off. There was nothing anyone could do to retrieve it. We went with David to the police to report it and that was another story in itself! On Tuesday we made our way to the War Museum and that turned out to be quite an emotional time for many as some of the stark history of the Vietnam War came to life for the first time. We then made our way to the Reunification Palace. This was the home of the former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of South Vietnam, and famous for the storming of the gates by North Vietnamese tanks in 1975 that effectively ended the war. Vietnam then became the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. At night we went out for dinner locally. We sat at tables on the street and took in all the sights and sounds and smells of old Saigon. Wednesday we made our way to the Company of Grace. It's about a 40 minute trip, but what a trip it was. The traffic was chaotic, the driving crazy and we all loved it! It was great to arrive in one piece. The Company of Grace seeks to be compliant in terms of child protection, so as part of their training of leaders, one of their staff led us through a session that they will give to anyone who visits them. After that it was down to work! The fence needed to be scraped of flaky old paint, and lots of bougainvillea had to be removed. The temperature and humidity made the task pretty challenging! However, it wasn't long before paint brushes and rollers were in action. It was great to see this old concrete fence come to life with a fresh coat of paint. We stopped for lunch about 1pm and then, after lunch, applied a second coat. We finished the first wall at 2.30pm and then 20 minutes later we experienced the most amazing tropical storm. Wind, lightening, thunder and rain! We wondered if all our work would be washed away, but it seemed to survive. We will find out more when we return today! Later that afternoon, we visited an orphanage. This was a very confronting time as we saw so many children that have disabilities beyond our own personal experience. Cont

The Director met with us and shared her love for these children and the amazing staff. When we asked what we could do, she simply replied, "Pray for these children". What an amazing response from someone in a communist country! Today we return to the Company of Grace. We are having a great time together, with some challenges along the way. Everyone is still healthy at this stage! Thank you for thinking of us and praying for us. We would say with the Director of the Orphanage, "Pray for the people of Vietnam". The Missions Team (via Neils iPhone)

Women Grace Conference

The Grace Conference is being held on Saturday May 25 at Concordia College. Visit graceconference.org.au to register.

Busy Womens Bible Study

WHEN: Tuesday Nights 7pm-9pm SHARP! WHERE: Margie Stevens House 2 Neweys Road, Mitcham st COMMENCES: Tuesday 21 May - for 6 consecutive weeks WHAT: 40 Days of Community A Rick Warren study st Study books cost $13 available from Briony will be distributed on 21 May Contact: Briony Leembruggen 0407 637 837 kenbri@internode.on.net

Love in action
Baptist Care needs pairs of new socks for Adelaides homeless. Socks to keep cold feet and hands warm this winter. Please help us as we show Christs love to others. Join in our Winter LOVE in ACTION SOCKS for JESUS.

Pray for these families

Names for this week beginning May 12:

Trevor Hetzel Geoff & Ros Higgins Robert & Lynette Hill Catherine Hillan Peter, Anne, Joanna, Esther, Daniel & Rebekah Hillan Ben, Annie & Sophie Hirst

Pre-service prayer meeting

We meet in Neil Ryans office for a brief time of prayer before the coffee break on a Sunday morning at 9.45 a.m. We would love you to join us to pray for every aspect of the Sunday morning service, the childrens program etc. and the many needs of the church family. All welcome. The Lord delights to answer prayer IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? GEN. 18:14

Special Church Prayer Meeting

On the 19 May we are planning to hold another CHURCH PRAYER MEETING in the lounge after the service. Would be great if you are able to join in. Come and bring those things which are in your heart. We would love to pray with you. For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.. Jer. 29:11
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OMFs Mission Field on Your Doorstep

Every year, thousands of East Asian
Every year, thousands of East Asian people come to Australia for study, work or travel. OMFs one day workshop will encourage you to reach out to these folk by equipping you with practical/ cross-cultural understanding of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and other SouthEast Asian people. This training event will be a special opportunity to draw upon OMFs deep experience in East Asia. Saturday 15 June 10am-5pm at the Bible College of South Australia 176 Wattle St Malvern. Enquiries: Pat Seet (au.sa.sac@omfmail.com or 84315159 or 0420289345) Registration: Vicky Wong (au.edpa@omfmail.com or 0298684777)

Our Missionary Families

The Ames Family Owen, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica & Joshua OM/TEAM Church Planting, Tokyo, Japan Happy Mothers Day! (Love and hugs to our mum/Grandma we miss you!). This afternoon Sarah will be a substitute mum to children at the local orphanage as she volunteers there with David. Please pray that this will be a special chance for us to show love and care to these little children. Tomorrow, Owen will head to the mountains for a TEAM Mens retreat. He will be speaking at one of the sessions. Please pray that all the guys will have a chance to recharge their batteries, physically, mentally and spiritually and feel refreshed as they return to their ministries throughout Japan on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Sarah will accompany Joshua on his first excursion for kindergarten. All the mothers (and some dads!) will attend and it will be a great opportunity to get to know other families. Please pray for meaningful conversations and a chance to make new friends! Please pray for Rachel as she takes her US History exam on Wednesday, that she will feel prepared and be able to rest well the night before.

Foster Care Information Session

Lutheran Community Care is running a free foster care information session on Wednesday June 19 from 6.30-8.30pm at St Peters Lutheran Church, 14 Frew Street Fullarton. If you are interested in making a difference in a childs or young persons life you are invited to attend. RSVP 83378787 or email fostercare@lccare.org.au

WHERE IN THE WORLD

A travel puzzle with Doug and Sandy Castle

Friday 17th May

Leisure Club
At Unley Park Baptist Church 1:45pm

Friday F f

This week at UPBC

Playgroup Tuesday May 14 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday May 14 9.30am-10.30am Tuesday May 14 11am-12noon Tuesday May 14 5.30pm - 8.00pm Wednesday May 15 9.30am-11.30am Wednesday May 15 7.45pm-9.00pm Thursday May 16 9.30am Friday May 17 7.30pm-9.30pm Sunday May 19 10.00am Sunday May 19 5pm

Prayer Team

Hilighters

Munchiez Food Van

Playgroup

Bible study at the church

Know Your Bible

Elevate Youth Group (year 8-12)

Morning Worship

LifeChurch

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