MINISTER Rev. John McKane Manse — 1 Hobbs Rd, Merredin Manse phone: 9041 1117 John’s mobile: 0457 329 850 John’s email: [email protected]Website: www.merredinunitingchurch.org The Uniting Church in the Eastern Wheatbelt SUNDAY 30 th APRIL 2017 Greetings. I have long held the opinion that as Christians it is not only important that what we say, but also what we do, radiates the love of Christ. In other words we should act out our faith and not just speak it. As a church we do this well in the Eastern Wheatbelt, but we can’t just sit back and pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. We need to continue to pray and care for those in need around us. This doesn’t only include family and other churchgoers but all who may cross our paths. Who is to say God did not send us especially to minister to them? Kindness and compassion can appear lacking today, and I think we need to be more aware of the needs of those around us. When the Merredin Elders met on Thursday we discussed pastoral care. I mentioned a family who are supporters of Ride for life and are going through a serious medical issue with Allyssha, one of their daughters. We prayed for her last Sunday As a result we decided to take a retiring offering for Allyssha on Sunday 6 th May. We ask you to continue praying for her, and be open to help her in anyway you can. May God Bless you. Kevin Tengvall
The Merredin congregation extends a very warm welcome to members from
Mukinbudin and Southern Cross, as well as to any other visitors sharing worship
with us this morning. You are invited to join us after the service for morning tea
and a time of fellowship.
Service of Admission as Minister of the Uniting Church in Australia
A very special event will be held at the Merredin Church on 13th May at 11 am
when Rev John McKane and Rev David Kriel are admitted as ministers of the
Uniting Church in Australia from their former churches in South Africa. This is the
Other centres:
Today Next Sunday
— Southern Cross—John McKane
(Communion)
SERVING IN MERREDIN
Next week at Merredin: Laptop prep: - Bronwyn McKane Cleaning: - Joan Trimper
Today Next Sunday
Preacher Steve Higgins John McKane (Communion)
Worship Bob French Lisa Arthur
Musician The Band Sal Marais
Reader Gordon Jones Val Hooper
Elder Louise French Steve Higgins
Greeter Luke and Sarah Higgins Val Tengvall and Suzette
Coetzee
Childrens’ Ministry Suzette Coetzee Tania Higgins
Childrens’ Helper Margaret Dalton Sarah Higgins
Offering Counting Gloria Banks and Kevin
Tengvall
Norm Hooper and Steve
Foster
Sound Steve Higgins John McKane
Projection Kevin Tengvall Bronwyn McKane
Note: if you are unable to fulfil your rostered duty please organise a substitute
and inform the Worship Leader and the newsletter editor.
first time such a service has been held in regional WA and all are welcome to
attend.
Ride for Life 2017
Ride for Life that was to begin next Saturday 6th May has been cancelled. Ride
for Life will run as normal in August.
Merredin Ladies Guild
The Merredin Ladies Guild will hold their May meeting at the Church on Tuesday
2nd May, which will be a plant day. Please bring a plant you would like to share.
Mothers’ Day Service
There will be no service at the Merredin Church on Mothers’ Day 14th May.
Instead an ecumenical service will be held in Roy Little Park. The Mukinbudin
service on 14th May will run as usual.
prayers
Lisa Arthur 9044 3256
Bob French 9041 1780
Louise French 9041 1780
Steve Higgins 9041 5080
Gordon Jones 9047 1073
Debbie Tengvall 9044 3269
Kevin Tengvall 9044 3269
ELDERS CONTACT DETAILS
Intercession Pray for …
Allyssha Sutherland-Scott
Ronnie recovering from surgery.
Lisa who has fractured her arm.
People suffering as a result of the famine in East Africa, and those bringing aid
Chaplaincy in local and other schools.
For the Prime Minister and members of the Australian Parliament, the WA Premier and members of the State Parliament, and the Police Force
From the Synod Prayer Calendar…
Covenanting Commission and the National Working Group on Relations with Other Faiths.
Do you have a special need for prayer? Remember the Elders are always
available for one on one prayer following services at Merredin.
THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 30th
April 2017
9.00 am MERREDIN—Steve Higgins (Parish Service)
MONDAY 1st
May 2017
10.00 am Ladies’ KYB Bible Study at Cornerstone Christian Bookshop. Contact Kat Snell for more information. 5.30 pm Ladies’ KYB Bible Study at the Merredin church. Contact Debbie Tengvall for more information.
TUESDAY 2nd
May 2017
10.00 am Ladies Guild meets at the Merredin Church.
WEDNESDAY 3rd
May 2017
6.15 pm Prayer meeting at the Merredin Church. 7.30 pm Mens’ Bible Study at the Merredin church. Contact Kevin Tengvall for more information
THURSDAY 4th
May 2017
5.30 pm Merredin Elders meet at the Merredin Church
