Prayer PointsROCKHAMPTON CHURCHES COVENANT OF PRAYER

Calvary Lutheran, Berserker

WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHESMethodist Church of Sri Lanka

All the Churches within Australia, Our Nation and Our Leaders. The Joint Nominating Committee and members of Church

Council. Rev Nathan Barton and our Lay Preachers. Our Partner Church, Clermont/Capella Congregation

and their leader Heather James. Church Volunteers – Musicians and Sound Operators. Iloura Child Care Centre – for the staff, children and their families.

LECTIONARY READINGS

2nd April 4th April 11th April

Good Friday Easter Day Easter 2

Isaiah 52 :13 – 53:12 Acts 10 : 34-43 or Isaiah 25 : 6-9

Acts 4 : 32-35

Psalm 22 Psalm 118 : 1-2, 14-24 Psalm 133

Hebrews 10 : 16-25 or 4:14-16, 5:7-9

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43

1 John 1:1 – 2:2

John 18:1 – 19:42 John 20 : 1-18 or Mark 16 : 1-8

John 20 : 19-31

Some thoughts on John 20 –

The Risen Jesus does not let Mary cling to him but sends her on a mission, telling others he is risen. What do I feel Jesus sending me to do, after my personal encounter with him after his resurrection? I pray for the grace not to be deaf to this call, but ready to respond to it with generosity.

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2 AprilGood Friday

4 AprilEaster Day

11 AprilEaster 2

PREACHER Pastor Donna Muston

Rev Nathan Barton

Rev Nathan Barton

ELDER Edith Plumb Caroline Holmes John Wagstaff

BIBLE READER John Wagstaff Leonie Lester Marguerite Stubbs

MUSICIAN Syd Stickley Margery Cass Syd Stickley

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Caroline Holmes Ros McKendry John Wagstaff

PRAYERS AFTER WORSHIP

Faye Fay Edith Plumb Ros McKendry

MORNING TEA -------- Ros McKendry Bob & Fe

STEWARDS Team B Team B Team B

WEDDINGS & FUNERALS

Ros McKendry Ros McKendry Ros McKendry

MOWING Col McKendry & Kelvin McLean

Col McKendry & Kelvin McLean

Col McKendry & Kelvin McLean

If you are unavailable on your rostered day, please organise for someone to fill in and

note it on the roster

Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:23-24

-PRAYER CHAIN--This is a confidential Prayer Chain -

Sally Sutherland is the Prayer Chain Co-ordinator.Please either ring Sally on 4936 4025Or email prayer@northrockyuc.org.au

Are all your details up to date?Address, email and telephone numbers. If any of these have changed or need updating, please

let the office know. Telephone 4926 1315 or email - office@northrockyuc.org.au

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Easter Sunday there will be a service at

The Caves at 11.30am

conducted by Rev Nathan Barton

to be held at the residence of the

Clewes family at Rossmoya.

All welcome.

Moderator’s Prayer

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"Christ the Lord is risen today, sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, ye heavens and earth reply."

– Charles Wesley

Meetings

Studies

Activities6 April 9.30am Working Bee13 April 9.30am Working Bee

Thursdays 9:30am Mainly Music in the hallIn Recess Resumes 22 April

Mainly MusicWe currently have vacancies in our programme -

The final Mainly Music for this term is 1 April.It will then be in recess for school holidays – resuming again on 22 April.

If you need any information please contact Jan McLean 4928 3783 or the office.

If you are available to assist in any way, for just an hour a week!we would welcome new helpers.

Scripture Union QueenslandPrayer Guide

March 15Please pray for safety and fun for our young people

As they enter into the school holidays.

Thank you to those who were able to drop off palm fronds to help decorate the church for Palm Sunday. Thank you to Pam Stewart for her willingness to make Palm Crosses and to those who were able to attend.

CHAPLAINCYServing God through Christ in Church and Community.

THOUGHT of the day

MARK

YOUR

DIARY

Lesley Scott would welcome any donations of bottles or cans displaying the 10cent refund symbol – this will assist in fundraising efforts for Chaplaincy. Please bring them

to the office or give them to Lesley on Sundays.

WORKING BEES!

WORKING AT CRAFT!

There will be ‘craft’ working bees on

Tuesday 6 April and Tuesday 13 April

at 9.30am

Please bring craft scissors!

COVID UPDATE!

The latest Government Update information statesthat masks must be worn to all church services

and indeed everywhere in Queensland for the next two weeks.If you are attending a service over this period

please ensure that you are wearing your mask prior to entering church. Please continue with social distancing and following the seating arrangements in

Church, during Communion and at morning tea. If you are unwell, please remain at home and recover.

LIVESTREAMING –South Rockhampton Uniting Church are continuing with Live Streaming of their weekly services at 9:00am. Please note that the link is – https://southrockyuc.online.church

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My Cross

by Joe Tessitore

The shadow of my cross draws near and I recoil in abject fear!Such agony I cannot bear –to ponder it I do not dare!

I am a weakling; this I know. Its weight alone will lay me low –to die its unforgiving death,in searing pain, gasping for breath!

But Jesus Christ has made it clear -the only way to enter here.These gates unlock; there is a key:“take up your cross and follow Me.”

My epitaph, now carved in stone:“He tried to carry it alone.” 

Joe Tessitore is a retired New York City resident and poet.

Easter Love

On Easter we celebrate love,Love coming down from heaven,

Love blanketing the earthIn a transforming embrace;

Unique and infinite love,Giving more than we can imagine

For us, to cleanse our sin,A perfect sacrifice, Lamb of God,

The walking, talking Word.He is teacher, role model, friend,

This God in human form,Dying, then rising from the dead,

Proving all who believeWill also rise

To have eternal life, with Him,Lord of all.

Oh, Happy, Happy Easter!

By Joanna Fuchs

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Contact DetailsRev Nathan BartonSupply Minister

rev.nathan.barton@gmail.com 0429 632 527

Office e-mail office@northrockyuc.org.au

Telephone: 4926 1315Office Hours Thursdays 9:00am - NoonStreet Address 321 Berserker Street, Frenchville Qld 4701Postal Address P O Box 10185, Frenchville Qld 4701Web site www.northrockyuc.org.au

Face Book Page www.facebook.com/NorthRockyUC/ Search: North Rockhampton Uniting Church

Treasurer treasurer@northrockyuc.org.au Prayer Chain prayer@northrockyuc.org.auPrison Chaplain Mr David Horton – 0428 965 203Hospital Chaplain Rev Ann Hewson – 0468 490 799BlueCare Chaplain Pastor Donna Muston – 0427 112 057

Direct Debit/GivingAccount Name: UCA Fitzroy Parish Direct Debit AccountAccount BSB/Number: BSB 014-010 Account Number 210834046

If you are unable to attend worship and wish to make a direct deposit –Please use the following details:

Donations AccountAccount Name: UCA Fitzroy Parish PCPAccount BSB/Number: BSB 014-010 Account Number 210834038

If you are unsure how to use this method, or would like informationregarding your weekly giving and/or Direct Debit arrangements,Please speak to our Treasurer David Horton 0428 965 203.email: treasurer@northrockyuc.org.au

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Have you looked at our Website –

www.northrockyuc.org.au

NORTH ROCKHAMPTON UNITING CHURCH

FRIDAY 2 APRIL 2021GOOD FRIDAY - BLACK

SUNDAY 4 APRIL 2021EASTER DAY - WHITE

”Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 

 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.

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