Launceston MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LAUNCESTON UNITING CHURCHES MARCH 2017 – VOLUME 4 NO 3
A Vision for our community
The message central to this community is of
transformed living where everyone is loved,
accepted, and nourished.
Building a People of God in Launceston
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Thanks for the Reminder
Chairpersons’ Corner
Lilydale Laughternoons/Prayer Meeting
Ash Wednesday Service/First Aid Certificate Offer
Bible Society 200 yrs
Mark Your Calendars
Crafty Corner
Holy Week Services
Reflection
Water Challenge
World Day of Prayer
Young Families Home Group
Social Justice Spot
Crossroads
Questions God Asks Us
Boots ‘n’ All
A Famous Hymn and It’s Story
Koorong Book Review
Community Announcement
Let Us Pray
Kids Corner
What’s Happening Near You
Contacts
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Thanks for the reminder!
Recently I had the privilege, as part of our Presbytery meeting, to experience “Mina Nina”, and the experience has stayed with me in quite a powerful way.
“Mina Nina” is the work of Trish Hodge and Dewayne Everett-Smith. In the box below you can read the ‘blurb’ from their Facebook page, which is good, and I encourage you to check out this page if you’re interested.
It’s the first sentence of that blurb which has stayed with me, that and a comment made right at the beginning of the session, which echoed it.
It went something like this: “We want to talk together about our history. Not black history, not white history, not your history, not my history. Our history”
Simple words, but at that moment they touched deeply into my thoughts and especially my emotions. It’s funny how things you’ve heard many times can touch you on one particular occasion, with new clarity or engagement, or whatever. This was such a moment for me, and it set the tone for how I experienced the whole session. I was conscious of my mind, heart, and imagination being opened to what we heard, experienced, touched and did together.
I had never thought of Tasmanian Aboriginal history as being my history too.
But it’s the history of this island, this community into which I was born. It is my history! Just as the story of my 5 convict great-great grandparents is my history. Just as the National Trust home 300 metres from where I now live, called “Old Peppiatt House”, is my history.
How often we divide history and stories into “mine”, “yours”, “theirs”, and then decide accordingly how much attention we’ll give them, consciously or otherwise. How often this is the dominant (and violent?) narrative of politics and society… and religion.
Thanks to Trish and Dewayne, I came into a greater sense of another part of my history, and learned a bit more about who I am. “Mina Nina” is not only them, it’s me. Thanks for the reminder!
Rod Peppiatt.
“mina-nina means 'me & you' in palawa-kani. palawa-kani is the reconstructed language of Today's Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
mina-nina is an Indigenous owned company specialising in Indigenous Tourism & Events. We thrive to put culture at the centre of our conversations, identifying connections through
emotions and feelings in an environment where all feel safe, empowered and responsible to create pride moving forward.”
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Pilgrim Uniting Church
Momentum is picking up as we approach
the end of February. Pancake Day on
Sunday 26th following worship will involve
many people, as will the combined Pancake
Day on Shrove Tuesday, 28 February.
Our church council will gather for our first
meeting for 2017 on Tuesday February 28th.
Maggie’s Café opened two weeks ago, and welcomes everyone to
drop in for a delicious cup of coffee or tea, and a variety of light
meals (quiches, frittatas, etc) and sweet options (lumberjack cake,
muffins, etc), along with a very warm welcome.
Wendy Cocker (Pilgrim Church Council Chairperson).
South Esk .
A brief summary of some of the activities happening in the South Esk Parish:
Evandale have hosted a Penny Farthing Race breakfast; a wedding and the baptism of 2 little boys – Fletcher and Dustin.
Hadspen: the Centre is being well used by local groups. Pancake Day is shared with the local Friends group.
Balfour Street – Crafty Corner commenced with Jo Palmer as guest speaker, over 100 people enjoying her sharing with them.
Crossroads enjoyed a picnic at Punchbowl – joining with North Launceston branch. It was just great to catch up with so many of our people after the Christmas break.
JNC is continuing with the call of a new minister.
An estate agent has been selected to sell properties. They will very soon be on the market
Elections for Church Council and Launceston South congregation are being held
Chairpersons’ Corner
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on March 19th. Names of those standing will be available from this Sunday.
The Refugee Support Group will welcome another Afghan family on Feb 28th. Prayer support for this and other families would be appreciated.
Edna McCormack (South Esk Church Council Chairperson)
Launceston North .
The last Church Council meeting was a Pastoral one for Launceston North. We dis-cussed many pastoral issues including the following:-
Breaking bread together – Launceston Uniting churches will be taking part in this program on Good Friday
Pastoral visits are regularly taking place
Games night – Checking what regulations are required to ensure we have all the necessary Working with children and vulnerable people checks.
Friday nights have now become the night for Youth Group, Gamers, Young adults etc..
Quotes are now coming in for weatherboard, guttering and bird control for the Lilydale church
Ian Farquhar is now proceeding in organising the playground behind Newnham church
We had also studied on the Sunday before the meeting the “Proactive approach to developing Mission: A guide for leaders using the vision and mission principles.” It was suggested to use this guide as a discernment tool. This we did in conjunction with our recent Parish consultation report. This guide was brought in the Vic/Tas Synod for use in Presbyteries in our case Tasmania. We studied on the Sunday after church and continued further in the Monday Pastoral meeting, as it affects every member of all our congregations. We made several comments for the Synod paperwork to be supplied to Synod. Our Presbytery has also sent us paperwork for Strategic Directions for 2016-2018. Our Presbytery had the following headings:- “Healthy Communities of Faith: A safe place for all to grow” and “Forming leaders for a missional church”.
Keep us in your prayers as we work through this process and look at ways to expand our current mission focus and reach out further into our community letting others know the love of God.
God’s richest blessing to you all, Chris Dancer (Launceston North Church Council) .
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The next get together is on
Thursday 30th March at 1:30pm in
the Lilydale Uniting Church sitting
room.
Come for a chat, cuppa, do your
craft, or help with a the jigsaw
puzzle.
Enquiries:
Phone: 6395 1267.
Lilydale Laughternoons
There is a regular PRAYER MEETING held
at the Punchbowl Reserve at 12:30—1:30pm.
This is held on the 2nd Thursday of each
EVEN numbered month. The next meeting will
be on 13th April—4th month.
Bring your lunch: tea & coffee provided.
Everyone welcome from any Parish.
Valerie Hay, Convenor
(there will be another reminder next month.)
YOU are the only Bible some people may ever read.
Store the Bible in your heart not on a shelf.
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How long has it been since you checked that your
1st Aid certificate is current?
Do you need a new one, or a refresher course perhaps?
If you are a member of the Uniting Church and in active, ongoing
service within one of the activities of the church, you may be entitled
to some financial help with the cost of your course.
The process to follow is:
1. Book your course
2. Attend and obtain your certificate
3. Provide your certificate to the office at
Launceston North
4. The appropriate reimbursement will be paid to you in due course
For further enquiries, please contact the office by phone (03) 6326 5928, or email
Suggested website to search:
https://www.stjohntas.org.au/index.php/locations/st-
john-tasmania-launceston/
Please mark the following date in your diaries:
Ash Wednesday 1st March at 7:00pm
where a service will be held at Launceston North Uniting
"Repent, and believe in the Gospel"
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Here for good The Bible has sparked the interest of Australians for 200 years. These stories ignited hearts to shape our nation for the better, inspiring people with precious values we hold in common. As our nation explores the 21st century, the Bible is here for good.
We’re celebrating the Bible in 2017, and on Sunday March 5th a very special event will take place in partnership with Hillsong and live-streamed in churches across the nation. Key speakers include Anglican Archbishop Glenn Davies and Hillsong’s Brian Houston, with more announcements to be made prior to the event.
Our celebration service will be streamed live online at www.bible.com.au on 5th of March at 9:00am AEDT. It will also be simulcast in churches around Australia, including these places in Tasmania:
Hillsong Hobart; St David's Anglican Cathedral, Hobart; Pathway to Life, Devonport
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For your diaries…
Lynda Jessup will be holding another
Organ Crawl on Saturday 8th April.
Lynda will be accompanied by Monte
Mumford on the Trombone.
$10 is all that is being asked for the day.
This money will be divided amongst the
4 churches at which Lynda and Monte
will play. More details to follow in next month’s newsletter.
Suicide Prevention—Mental Health First Aid
A special training session
presented by Rod Lambert will be
held at Maggie’s Café on Saturday 25th March
from 9:00am till 1:00pm.
If you would like to be part of this very important
information session, please call Rod Lambert on
0417 367 392, or email him on
Need help? Call Lifeline 13 11 14
Evandale & White Hills service times
These are held monthly, on the last Sunday of the month at 5:00pm
alternating between Evandale & White Hills.
Please note: The service for March will be held on 12th March—
mark your diary!
Balfour Street
A Healing Service is held on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00pm.
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Crafty Corner at Punchbowl Christian Centre
9.30am –11.30 am Fridays during School Term Time
Crafty Corner began this year on the ninth of February with Jo Palmer as our guest
speaker. We always invite someone to begin our year, as this morning is primarily for
everyone to get together and choose
classes in which to participate for the
term. We were all eager to hear Jo
speak about her earlier life and she
entertained us with some wonderful
memories about when she was a
little girl and also when she became
Miss Australia in the Miss Australia
Quest.
She is such a vivacious lady and one
could hear a pin drop as all one hun-
dred members listened avidly to her twenty minute speech. Afterwards we pre-
sented her with flowers and homemade biscuits and Jo kindly stayed to meet and
greet some of the members.
Following the speech we introduced tutors for the term and gave out
announcements.
The “Think Spot” for the morning was about our
national floral emblem, the Golden Wattle. The
wattle has been used in many interesting ways
and can for instance be dipped into honey and
used as the basis for toffee. A large blanket was
displayed which was similar to the one sent by
Australia for Princess Charlotte’s birth in 2015.
This embroidered blanket has been ordered and
is being sent to China. Hilary Parry is shown holding up my work. At the conclusion
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of the Think Spot we all enjoyed a special morning tea together and then chose
classes to begin the following week.
Mary Rothwell (Convener).
For Details about Crafty Corner
Contact: Mary Rothwell PH. 63444813
Hilary Parry PH. 63446210
Holy Week Services
Monday 10th April—Easter Day Sunday 16th April
Date Where Time
Monday 10th Scotch College 7:00pm
Tuesday 11th Evandale 7:00pm
Wednesday 12th Pilgrim 7:00pm
Maundy Thursday 13th Messy Church Launceston North 7:00pm
Good Friday 14th Launceston North 9:00am
Easter Sunday 16th Balfour Street 9:30am
Easter Sunday 16th Hadspen 11:00am
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THERE IS ONE TASK ONLY: the task of love.
We are called by God to live this life with love for everyone. All that we do can be an expression of God's love. However mun-dane the task, perform it with a generous spirit and grateful heart. The most insignificant task performed with love is tribute to God, and every act of charity or service done for self-gain or with hate – or worse, indifference – is a hollow offering to God. - Christopher Maricle From page 93 of The Jesus Priorities by Christopher Maricle. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books.
QUESTION? Are there tasks you perform that could become acts of love? Share your thoughts.
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The Water Challenge is WaterAid's annual event, coinciding with World Water Day on 22nd March. We are signing up people like you from all over Australia
to take a Water Challenge and ask your friends and family to sponsor you along the way. Every dollar you raise will help some of the world’s poorest families get access to clean, safe water. Join up now, have fun and improve
your health for a great cause.
Registration for the Water Challenge is free.
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t Those who listened to Local ABC radio at breakfast time on Jan 30th may
have heard an interview with Mr Craig Leeson, a film maker, adventurer,
journalist, guitar player, and more. His family home is in Burnie, and as
we know at North, only the best comes from
Burnie. (ref. httpc://twitter.com/abcnorthtas?
lang=en) Mr Leeson is presently promoting his
documentary, A Plastic Ocean which details the
frightening environmental damage resulting from
plastics washing into or dumped into the oceans.
Plastics never go away, they do not ‘break down’
into organic components, they break up into ever
smaller particles. Nano-particles which are so
small they become part of the ground water and/or can enter the blood
stream of living creatures!
Mr Leeson has studied the gyres of the world’s oceans. These are the
giant circular or spiral flows which occur in all oceans (Greek gyros =
circle, ring or turn. Readers will be familiar with the gyroscope which
ranges from a child’s spinning top to a ‘turn and bank indicator’). The
Great Pacific garbage patch in the north Pacific is estimated to contain
100 million tonnes of plastic garbage! Stuff spinning out of there has
been found in the Australian Antarctic Territory!
CSIRO studies in Australia estimate that as
many as 15,000 turtles may have been killed
in the Gulf of Carpentaria by discarded plas-
tics, and found that 43% of sea birds around
Australia have plastic in their gut.
The University of Sydney’s Centre for Re-
search on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities
has found that coasts around the world are
littered with micro-plastics. These are pieces
less than 1 mm down to nano sizes. Most of
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this comes from laundry water. Garments made from polyester, acrylic, and nylon
have been shown to shed up to 1,900 fibres per wash. That is, a single item washed
once will produce 1,900 micro-fibres. Sewage systems do not remove these small
pieces and they end up in the oceans and beaches. You and I almost certainly have
some stuck somewhere in our persons having breathed them in or ingested them.
(Simon Lauder ABC Jan 30 2012)
Two days after hearing Mr Leeson, I joined a group tour organised by NRM North,
of Envorinex, a small locally owned business at Georgetown which specialises in
manufacturing products from recycled plastics. This was pretty exciting and
interesting to find a local business giving new life to rubbish. They take silage wrap,
bale string, plastic bags, plastic pipes, masses of stuff from the fishing and fish farm
industries, off-cuts from factories, and heaps more, and make all manner of useful
products. One which particularly caught my attention is a flat pack kit for hygienic
septic toilets which are being installed in PNG and Pacific Islands. They can be
transported to remote sites in light aircraft, canoes, or by portage, and locals are
being taught to make the installation. How good is that? And here on our
doorstep!
Concurrently, ABC reported on two young WA surfers, Andrew Turton and Pete
Ceglinski who have invented a ‘sea bin’, a sort of floating vacuum cleaner for use in
marinas and other inshore situations. These are made from recycled plastics and
are attracting world interest.
Exciting, yes, but only 24% of plas-
tics are recycled and no one has a
measure on all those micro-fibres.
Furthermore, many plastics used
every day shed volatiles which con-
taminate our foods and/or may be
inhaled.
In the UK and Europe, the earlier
industrial age brought with it air pollution and great suffering for the poor. This is
being repeated in India and China today, but, sympathetic administration is
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listening. How might this modern pollution manifest? New and different allergies
will ‘pop up’, cancers will increase as body organs and blood purity are
compromised, reproduction difficulties and birth deformities will increase,
intellectual development will be retarded, new diseases and increased vulnerability
to old diseases will emerge, and what else we simply cannot know. It may be
that these issues are already emerging, or it may be that this is the heritage we are
bequeathing our grandchildren.
This column can only act as a signal: there is so much more. In the USA the NPDC,
Natural Resource Defence Council, publishes ways to reduce plastic pollution, check
it out.
What can we do in Tasmania? Be informed; find out for yourself. Be a thoughtful
consumer, avoid plastic when you can, use glass containers, avoid takeaway foods,
cook/grow your
own, wear cotton,
wool, or linen,
take care to clean
used plastics and
re-cycle, pick up
other people’s
rubbish, and
teach young and
old to be aware
and careful.
Yes, good things
are happening,
and yes, there is
much to fear too.
Be aware and live
and leave hope.
Ian R F
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Just last week, an autopsy carried out on a rare beached whale in Norway revealed
it had 30 plastic bags
in its stomach! The
bags were shown to be
from several differ-
ent countries. This
heartbreaking story
reminds us that plastic
waste in our oceans is
a huge international
problem and we need
urgent action on bags
and other plastic
items. The longer we wait, the greater the damage, so...
we need to act now.
MERCIFUL AND LOVING GOD, I come seeking quiet communion with you. In this
place apart from confusion and
stress, grant me stillness of heart
and quietness in thy presence.
Amen.
– Rueben P. Job and Norman Shawchuck
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CROSSROADS NORTH
6pm — 8pm Uniting Church Hall
Third Tuesday of each month
George Town Road, Newnham
For transport call
David 6334 5843 or
Mobile 0437 428 864
Cost $7.00
Reminder --- Have you paid your $10
Registration fee?
Enquiries Margaret 6395 1267 or
Carolyn 0407 843 715
Hi everybody. Here is the Crossroads bit for the month. On 21st February we all enjoyed our combined BBQ at Punchbowl Reserve in the lovely sunny, non windy weather, all in all a beautiful day. As you can see from the photos on the next page, we had a good turn out, with some people playing cricket and ball games, but most of our participants just enjoyed catching up with each other after our Christmas break.
On the menu were hamburgers, sausages, bread, and a variety of salads, including 2 different coleslaws, potato salad, tomato and our greens. We also had a variety of fruit, including bananas, water melon, grapes, and cantaloupe followed by either a strawberry or chocolate cup cake for dessert. We would like to thank all the mem-bers who either bought, made, or donated the food to make our BBQ so yummy. We would also like to thank our BBQ kings and queens for their great effort in cook-ing and providing drinks for all our Crossroaders. GOOD JOB ALL !!!!!
Crossroads North’s next meeting will be on 21st March at the North hall for a dance night. We will do our regular favourite dances and learn a few new ones, so come and join the fun.
In April, South and North will meet again to celebrate Easter together, so stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. I cant wait for our camp in April and look forward to seeing people from all over the state for our holiday weekend.
Carolyn.
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Combined North & South BBQ
at Punchbowl Reserve
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JACOB, IN CRISIS, knew that it was God’s nature to bless,
and he needed that blessing…
However, God did not immediately bless him; God wanted
to know his name. There needed to be an honest
disclosure about who he was. For Jacob to receive the
blessing that God wanted to give, he had to be willing to
come clean.
There is a clear message here for those of us in crisis and
in need of God’s blessing. We must tell God our names
and share with God who we really are and what we have done. Usually we want
our relationship with God to work the other way around…
But that is not the way God works. If we want God to bless us, we need to face up to
ourselves honestly.
Trevor Hudson From page 54 of Questions God Asks Us by Trevor Hudson. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books.
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Boots ’n’ All was established by Scripture Union Tasmania in 1981 and offers
people of all ages and abilities in Northern Tasmania opportunities to share
together in a range of outdoor activities led by experienced Christian walkers.
Subject to safety and equipment requirements, activities are open to all.
Here are the following scheduled walks for April and the start of May. Please
contact the numbers supplied if you would like to join the next group.
Boots N' All - An activity of Scripture Union Tasmania…
Tasmanian wilderness hiking with a difference!
“Love the bush and praise its Creator”
* B Boulder field walkers need to be able to confidently step from rock to rock. C Climbing sections using rocks and vegetation as hand holds. D Drive distance requires early departure usually 7:30 am E Exposed alpine conditions can be dangerous in poor weather if not fully equipped see below. L A long days walk in excess of 3 hours each way. M Marshy or muddy sections be prepared to walk with wet feet. S Steep incline for at least part of the way
Bush walking can involve an element of danger. All who participate in Boots n All activities do so at their own risk.
Intending walkers new to Boots N All must contact the leader personally unless the walk is rated “easy” or “Family”.
Mar 11
(long w/e)
Walls of Jerusa-
lem—Camping
High summer surrounded by the crags and lakes of the
alpine wilderness
Medium
DELMS
Chris Langerak
(03) 6330 2131
Mar 25
(or Apr 8)
Mt Blackboy &
Evercreech Falls
Combining two great features of our state: a rarely visited
north-east mountain and a beautiful waterfall.
Easy—
Medium
Louise Fairfax
(03) 6327 2374
Apr 8 (or
25 Mar)
Lobster Creek &
Nells Bluff
Higgs Track, to Lady Lake and descend into top of Lobster
Creek Gorge to view seldom seen beautiful rainforest and
Medium
SME
John Tabor
(03) 6428 6512
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Famous Hymns and their stories…
Abide With Me
Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) was an Anglican clergyman who served nearly half his life as vicar of a church at Brixham, a fishing village in Devonshire, on the south-west coast of England (he died at the age of 54, and served that congregation for 24 years). Lyte had shown promise as a poet even as a child, and wrote religious poetry and hymns throughout his life. However, it was only near the end of his life that he wrote the hymn that would make him famous—”Abide with Me.” During the last years of his life, Lyte suffered from tuberculosis, the disease that would eventually take his life. A few weeks before his death, he preached his last sermon at Brixham. He rested that afternoon, and upon arising took a walk on the beach. He then retired to his study, and emerged with his poem, “Abide with Me,” in his hand. It seems clear that death was on his mind as he took his walk that afternoon. He was leaving the Brixham congregation because his poor health would no longer permit him to carry on an active ministry there. It must have been clear to him that he was dying. And so he wrote:
“Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide; When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.”
The poem is lovely in both language and sentiment—but it seems odd that a hymn about death could become as popular as this one. But on closer observation, the reason seems clear. This hymn speaks to us, not only about death, but also about life. It assures us of God’s presence and help in life and in death. As it says in the last line of the last verse:
“In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.”
“In life, in death!” It is not just in death that we need the Lord, but in life as well. And so, when we sing this hymn, we repeat again and again, “Abide with me”—a prayer for God’s presence and a prayer for God’s help. — Copyright 2007, Richard Niell Donovan
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East Tamar Primary and the Launceston North Uniting Church are
strengthening their partnership by begin-
ning a mentoring program for kids.
If you have an hour a week to give to one child to offer them the opportunity to
develop a significant relationship with an older person, please see Barrie Robinson
for more details. Ongoing training, support, and resources will be provided.
It doesn't take a lot to impact upon a child's life: what might YOU be able to offer in one hour a week?
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Let Us Pray... Global
Give thanks for:
The beauty of our world and the
universe in which we live—what a
great Creator we have!
Those who care for the sick and
underprivileged year by year in
foreign lands, taking the Gospel to all
who will listen
Pray for:
The tensions and frustrations during
the start of the new American
presidency. Pray that all parties will
have understanding and care for each
other
The ongoing plight of refugees
throughout Europe and many African
countries
National & State
Praise God there were no loss of
lives in the NSW bushfires, and
that relief has come at last after a
terrifying heat wave
For the changes coming up within
our Presbytery office
Pray for healing and rebuilding
for those effected by flooding in
Western Australia
Local
For unity between our Parishes as we seek to become closer in our local ministry to Launceston and the people therein
For continued guidance as we seek to start an evening service at Launceston North
For the elderly, sick, and frail in each of our parishes
For the hurting, lonely, homeless, impoverished people we walk past each day. Help us to recognize them.
For each person who, individually helps to make our community function well: minister, church council chairpersons, treasurers, secretaries, and all members
SEND US FORTH, O God, with every breath a thanksgiving,
every thought wrapped in compassion, every word filled with kindness,
and every deed a channel of Love. Through your grace may our lives
become a prayer. Amen.
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Launceston North
Sunday 1st Reading Psalm 2nd Reading Gospel
5th March Gen 2:15-17;
3:1-7
Psalm 32 Rom 5:12-19 Matt 4:1-11
12th March Gen 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Rom 4:1-5, 13-17 Jn 3:1-17 or
Matt 17:1-9
19th March Exod 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Rom 5:1-11 Jn 4:5-42
26th March 1 Sam 16:1-13 Ps 23 Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41
2nd April Ezek 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Rom 8:6-11 Jn 11:1-45
9th April Is 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Phil 2:5-11 Mt 26:14-27:66 or
Mt 27:11-54
16th April Acts 10:34-43 or
Jer 31:1-6
Psalm 118:1-2,
14-24
Col 3:1-4 or
Acts 10:34-43
Jn 20:1-18 or
Matt 28:1-10
23rd April Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 1 Pet 1:3-9 Jn 20:19-31
30th April Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-4,
12-19
1 Pet 1:17-23 Lk 24:13-35
Lectionary Readings for March & April
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WEEK ONE EVERY MONDAY BIBLE STUDY 1.30pm-3:00pm Vera Pickett 80 Poplar Parade Youngtown Ph: 6344 5036
TENNIS 9:00am-11:00am Margaret Spencer East Launceston Courts East Launceston Ph: 6344 3297
1ST TUESDAY CROSSROADS 6:00pm-8:00pm Janet Day Ph: 6344 2679
TRINITY MODEL TRAIN CLUB 7:30pm David Miller Ph: 6331 5185
EVERY TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10:00am Juanita Miller Ph: 63315185 Trinity Church
EVERY WEDNESDAY KYB BIBLE STUDY 3:00pm Edna McCormack Ph 6393 6273 Hadspen Church Centre
1ST THURSDAY (even months)
PRAYER GROUP Val Hewitt Ph: 6339 2204 Various locations
EVERY
FRIDAY
FRIDAY CRAFTY CORNER 9.30am-11.30am Mary Rothwell Ph: 6344 4813, Hillary Parry Ph: 6344 6210 Punchbowl Christian Centre, Punchbowl Road, Punchbowl
EVERY
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
BASKETBALL Various times Craig Osborne Ph: 6344 4552
WEEK TWO EVERY MONDAY As above
EVERY TUESDAY As above
2ND MONDAY PARISH COUNCIL 7:00pm Edna Ph: 6393 6273 Trinity Church
EVERY FRIDAY As above
EVERY SATURDAY As above
WEEK THREE EVERY MONDAY As above
EVERY TUESDAY
TUESDAY
As above
MODEL TRAIN CLUB
EVERY FRIDAY As above
EVERY SATURDAY As above
WEEK FOUR EVERY MONDAY As above
TUESDAY As above
EVERY FRIDAY As above
EVERY SATURDAY As above
LAST WEEK WEDNESDAY EAST/LV UCAF Sue Harman Ph: 63434 2573 Check details
Launceston South’s Monthly
Schedule of Activities
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Our Vision and Mission Principles
The vision of our church
is the story we are called
to live within our changing world.
It articulates our passion, our collec-
tive inspiration and our joy as people
shaping our lives by the story of God
among us. We seek to be accessible
to all who are interested in Christ and
all who identify with our values.
Our Mission Principles seek to capture
God’s ongoing story of love, grace,
and mercy known to us through Jesus
Christ. They mark how we will
respond as life-giving communities of
faithful people.
Contacts
Pilgrim
Minister: Rod Peppiatt
Mobile: 0419 883 137
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://pilgrimlaunceston.org.au/
Office: (03) 6331 8466
Chairperson: Wendy Cocker
Launceston South
Minister: Will Nicholas
Mobile: 0458 118 858
Email: [email protected]
Chairperson: Edna McCormack
Launceston North
Minister: Amanda Nicholas
Mobile: 0413 617 469
Email: [email protected]
Web: launcestonnorth.unitingchurch.org.au
Mob: 0413 617 469
Office: (03) 6326 5928
Chairperson: Mrs Chris Dancer
Launceston News Monthly newsletter of the Launceston Uniting.
Churches A place where we can celebrate our
community, share stories, news, and events of
our local parishes and beyond. The invitation is
there for anyone with something to share to
send in your “article”, or advertisement for
inclusion. Let’s get celebrating!
Editor: David Hallett
(Mission & Resource Facilitator—LNUC)
Mob: 0455 102 191
Justice and International Mission
information contact : Ian Farquhar
