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October 27 2013

Neil Ryan Senior Pastor

Seth Emery Youth Pastor

Kathy Heath Childrens Pastor

Gavin Jones Pastor, LifeChurch

Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor, Pastoral Care

Welcome

October 27 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:

Morning Worship Rob Waldron Margie Stevens, Val Park, Rosie Harris Andrew & Nicole Hunt, Chris & Bec Graves

5.00pm

Life Church

Finances
October 2013 Giving Target Cash Giving to date Electronic Giving to date Total Giving October 26,385 5,364 7,260 12,624

Account Name: Unley Park Baptist Church Inc

BSB: 704 922 Account Number: 100013066

Offerings Confidential

Just a Minute
FAITH TO ME. I came across this article on faith this week by Chelsea Houghton a mother, author and childrens pastor from New Zealand, and thought that it was more than worth sharing: Faith to me is life. In our world today, particularly in my peer group, faith I think can be seen as an optional extra, even something that you dont need at all. It is far more than that. It is what I was created for. We were created by God for Love and to Love. That takes a life time. A relationship with a true and living God, Jesus Christ. Faith cant be segmented into a section of our lives. It isnt just an important part of life, it covers all parts of life. My faith makes the rest of the world make sense. It reconciles personal sufferings with happiness. It gives me a joy and optimism that many I know without faith dont have. My identity and a way of life, that is often hard, is still joyful and in many ways, logical. Dont get me wrong, its not always easy. There are many ups and downs, desolation and consolations. Its hard standing out in the way that we live trying to be faithful. As highlighted the Christian life is NOT easy. Often conflicting, confusing, challenging and frustrating, but for those who know me know that my constant and unchanging view is to: Be still and know that God has a perfect plan and purpose for your life. So, this week remember and believing just that, make time, and spend time with God .and know. God bless, CC

Munchiez Teams
We will be listing which team is on for the current week on the back page of the Link. Please keep an eye out for your rostered dates.

Iranian meal for 20s to 30's+

All singles and young couples in the 20s to 30s+ age group are invited to a special and unique meal of Iranian cuisine. th When - Saturday 9 November 2013 Where At the church Time - 6:30pm Contact Allan or Seth ASAP for catering purposes Allan 0400 150 569. Seth 0415 486 256 (Preferably when he returns from PNG!)

Love in Action
Thank you for helping us to show Christs love to others through the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child. So far we have given 108 boxes and $375 gift. We are looking forward to adding to our giving after the rd Operation Christmas Child Dinner on 23 November.

Operation Christmas Child Dinner

When: Saturday November 23 Where: Unley Park Baptist Church Dress Code: Red and Green Cost: Adults - $25, Children - $10, Family - $65 Tickets must be purchased by October 31. Money raised goes to Operation Christmas Child Project

The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken

When : Friday November 15th @ 7pm Where: Koorong Book shop in the city

Pre-service prayer
We meet each Sunday morning before the coffee time and before the service, in Neil Ryan's office for a short time of prayer at 9.45 a.m. All welcome. "Did I not say to you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God"? John 11:40

Leisure Club
CHRISTMAS MEETING WITH SOUL FACTOR. The Leisure Club has purchased 24 tickets (two tables together in front of the stage) for the Soul Factor Christmas Product ion For unto Y-all; A Cowboy Christmas for Sunday afternoon, 1st December at 2:30pm. You are asked to purchase tickets ASAP from Frank and Val Park at $20 each (group booking price). Personal accounts have purchased the tickets.

TEAR Shop
The TEAR shop is up and running again in the breezeway until Sunday 22nd December. TEAR only provides a small number of each of the cards so I usually have to send for more so you can have the cards of your choice so please choose your gifts as early as you can. Please help us to give many underprivileged people the opportunity to experience the love and care of Jesus.

MLT Update 21 October 2013

The Ministry Leadership Team (MLT) had an administrative focussed meeting on 21 October 2013. The key issues that were considered included: Greg Thomas from Baptist Financial Services attended and discussed with MLT the range of services BFS does and can provide to UPBC. As an aside he also provided an overview on a range of developments that are occurring with many Baptist Churches in SA. It is great to hear how God is working in church communities in SA great and small. Discussion on a range of administrative arrangements around the Church including hire of facilities, cleaning, work health safety legislation and compliance. Update on the spirituality survey with over 60 responses received, Ken and the team will compile and analyse over the next period. Discussion on agenda and appointments for the AGM to be held on 17 November 2013.

If you have any questions about MLT, its role or what was discussed please see Neil Ryan, Peter Battersby, Allan Stanley-Smith, Noelene Hunt, Garry Gooden, Heather Waldron, Ken Leembruggen, Joe Young, Darren Humphrys, Gavin Jones or Chris Gould.

NSW Bushfire Appeal

Weve all been watching with horror the unfolding of the bushfire crisis in NSW and many have been wondering how they might offer support. To address the impact on churches a bush fire appeal has been established to raise funds for the churches in the fire zones to provide invaluable community support and aid. How can you help? Go to www.mybaptistchurch.org.au/donations to make a tax deductible donation to the Bush Fire Appeal via Credit Card or a pledge that can be paid by Credit Card, Cheque/Money Order or Direct Debit. There will be a collection during the service today, Sunday October 27 for the Bushfire Appeal.

City Bible Forum Success Without Compromise

Wed Oct 30th, 5.45pm-8.00pm

Work, Life, Faith. What does it mean to you? Two leading South Australian businessmen tackle this question as they discuss issues of integrity, influence and making a difference. Bob Beaumont - managing director of Beaumont Tiles for 35 years. Frank Seeley AM FAICD - founder and Chairman of Seeley International. Wednesday 30 October Harrys Bar Function Room 12 Grenfell St, Adelaide (upstairs) Time: 5:45 - 8pm Tickets: $25 or $45 for two includes cocktail food (purchase own drinks at the bar) Register online at City Bible Forum RSVP: Friday 25 October adelaide@citybibleforum.org

Our Missionary Families

The Badger Family Tim, Bron, Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyn OMF, Manila, Philippines The Ames Family Owen, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica & Joshua OM/TEAM Church Planting, Tokyo, Japan Tonight (Sunday) we have a farewell with our OMF colleagues. Please pray that we have good closure on our time here. It's been so long it feels very much like home. Then tomorrow we fly out to Singapore for a few days before flying back to Adelaide later this week. We look forward to seeing you all once our feet are on the ground again.

Thank you for your prayers. Today, could you please pray for one of our church members, Hitomi, who is going through a very difficult situation at work. Please pray that she will know Gods strength and wisdom as she navigates the best way to find resolution in this crisis. Pray also for her health which is being adversely affected by the stress of this situation. th Its an eventful week coming up! Tomorrow (28 ) Joshua th celebrates his 4 birthday!! We are so thankful for him, for his happy, sociable personality and for his ability to adapt and adjust to new situations. Please pray that he would continue to develop and thrive both physically and spiritually. From Monday to Wednesday Sarah will be attending a TEAM ladies retreat. Pray that she will be refreshed and renewed by this time away (and pray for Owen as he manages the home front!). On Friday night st (Nov 1 ), we have our monthly Friday Night Live event. Pray for all those who will attend, that hearts will be opened to hear the gospel message.

Pray for these families

Names for this week beginning October 27: Chris, Rebecca & Samuel Graves Ray & Anne Graves Harry & Eleanor Harding Chris, Julie, Luke, James & Samuel Hargreaves Kim & Rosie Harris Andrew, Jayne, Chelsea & Henry Healey

Tim, Bron, Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyn Badger

Groceries
Tim and Bron Badger, with their family Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise and Kaitlyn, will be arriving home from the Philippines on Thursday evening 31st October. We would like to stock their pantry with groceries to welcome them home so if you are able donations of food, kitchen items or cash to purchase groceries would be very much appreciated. Donations to the Church office or Robyn & Rob Waldron. Thank you.

Items need
A final few items are needed to furnish their house: Bunk bed and 2 single mattresses or a trundle bed Dining Table and chairs (at least for 7) If you can help with any of the above, please contact John Badger (8278 5265) asap. Thankyou

To continue the churchs goal to build church community through integrating newcomers and practicing hospitality, we are planning another Hospitality Sunday and would encourage you, our church family, to participate.

Entertaining Angels - Hospitality Sunday Sunday 10th November 2013

We would like you to meet together over a meal with those you may not know and maybe even others you do. In order to facilitate this Annette Lawrence, Suzanne Stanley Smith, Heather Waldron and Garry Gooden will allocate guests to hosts. We therefore need both HOSTS and GUESTS! In fact we need more guests than hosts so please dont feel embarrassed about nominating to be guests. If you have any questions please see Heather Waldron, Annette Lawrence or Garry Gooden.

Entertaining Angels - Sunday 10th

Participation Form
Would you like to be a Host or a Guest? Your Name Your Contact phone number Your Address
(hosts only)

Your family members names Incl. ages of children under 16 years (guests only) Please list any Special Dietary Requirements Please ensure that the forms are either handed in at the end of each Sunday service, placed in the perspex letterbox, emailed to admin@upbc.org.au or handed to Heather Waldron, Annette Lawrence, Suzanne Stanley Smith or Garry Gooden by Sunday 27th October so we can allocate guests to hosts and advise you before Sunday 3rd November.

This week at UPBC

Playgroup Tuesday October 29 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday October 29 9.30am-10.30am Tuesday October 29 11am-12noon Tuesday October 29 5.30pm - 8.00pm Wednesday October 30 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday October 30 7.45pm - 9.00pm Thursday October 31 9.30am Thursday October 31 5.30pm 8.00pm Friday November 1 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sunday November 3 10.00am Sunday November 3 5.00pm

Prayer Team

Hilighters

Munchiez Food Van David Healeys Team 8 Playgroup

Bible study at the church

Know Your Bible

Munchiez Food Van Annabelle Smiths Team 13 Elevate Youth Group (year 8-12)

Morning Worship

LifeChurch

Northgate Street Unley Park PH: 82720258 www.upbc.org.au admin@upbc.org.au