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Brian’s Buzz LookingthroughsomeoldmaterialIhave,Icameacrossthisencouragingpieceaboutgrowthandparticularlychurchgrowth.Allofourchurchesshouldbelookingtogrow,butwecannotallgrowinthesameway.Therearevariouswaysthatthatchurchescanandshouldgrow.1. Churchesgrowwarmerthroughfellowship.2. Churchesgrowdeeperthroughdiscipleship.3. Churchesgrowstrongerthroughworship.4. Churchesgrowbroaderthroughministry.5. Churchesgrowlargerthroughevangelism.As you reflect upon the direction that your church is heading, each oftheseelementscanplayanimportantpart.Ideallychurcheswillgrowineachoftheseareasbuttherealityisthatveryfewchurchesareabletoachievethat.Whataboutyourchurch.Areyougrowing,andwhatdoyouneed to lookat? This isnotaboutnumbers,but rather thedepthandquality of the congregation. As a Presbytery we want to encouragecongregationstoconsiderhowtheywanttogrowandhowPresbyterycansupportthat. Brian
Combined Presbytery Retreat 31 October to 2 November The Bremer Brisbane Moreton Rivers retreat this year will be from lunchtime Monday 31 October till lunchtime Wednesday 2 November. The retreat will be led Patrick Oliver with Guest Presenter: Leigh Trevaskis with a theme of “The Care of Souls” helping people to be more mindful in prayer. Please note that numbers for this are limited to 50 people so it will be first in best dressed. Registrations please e-mail Melloney at [email protected] Upcoming Ordinations: v Janet Staines 3pm on Sunday 14 August at Sherwood UC v David Nix 2pm on Sunday 28 August at Centenary UC
BB CONNEX July 2016 No. 10
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Presbytery Dates 2016 9th August – Property Meeting – 3pm 9th August - Standing Committee 4pm 9th August – PRC 7pm 20th August – Presbytery Meeting – Boonah-Fassifern 27th August – SMC, Forest Lake 9am – 12 noon 27th August – SMC, Indooropilly 2pm – 5pm
Bremer Brisbane Presbytery office hours
Monday 9.30am – 2.30pm Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Thursday – 9.30am – 12 Noon Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm
2 Moggill State School – 2 July Election Day Stall TheBellbowrieMensShedstallattheMoggillSchoolonElectionDaytopromotetheShedandsellourleather work, jams etc was an outstandingsuccess. Thefinal tally in financial termshasyettobedeterminedhoweverover40jarsofmarmalade, quite a lot of leather work andsomewoodworkarticlesandpensweresold.Agreat deal of interestwas generated throughGrahame’s knife sharpeningdemonstration. Many thanks to thosemembers who assisted on the day. TheenthusiasmforourjambyRayCromptonwillprobably have some ladies wondering whenthey got home why the jar they purchasedcontainedmarmaladeandnotrozellajamorchutney!Thestallwasalsosuccessfulfromapromotionalperspective.Manyremarkslike‘OhisthatwhatMensSheddo,isn’tthatgreat’;ortohusband‘whydon’tyoujointheShed,itwouldbegoodforyou’.Lotsofbrochureshandedoutandquiteafewenquiriesaboutjoining.New Shed Floor Recently, the floorofournewshedwassealedwitha2packsealant.Thanks toall thosemembersinvolvedbutaspecialacknowledgementtoCarlPedersonwhoresearchedandprocuredtheproductsandguidedthesealingprocess.Oncecuredwecancommencemovingequipmentintotheworkshopandcompletethefinalphaseof installation.Bitdisappointedwiththecolourthough, ‘HotPinkwithsparkles’.Garden Taps ThanksalsotoRickEstellawhohasbeenbeaveringawayquietlydiggingtrenchesandlayingpipetoinstallacoupleofextragardentaps.Healsoadvisesthatthetankisnowfullofrainwaterandisplumbedinforwateringbygravityfeed.PleasecontactRickifanyonehasaspareworkingtankpump.New Computer Theshedhaspurchasedanewcomputerandsoftwaretosupportourweeklypresentations.
- Ray Crompton
Prison Ministry Volunteers
Prison Ministry is seeking at least 3 Volunteers to facilitate three Programs in the Brisbane Womens Correctional Centre. Two groups are for teaching Literacy and Numeracy to equip the women with increased skills for life on the outside. The other group is a Music group, making music for enjoyment using guitar, ukulele and piano and voices. This groups builds confidence and skills. Time required is about 3 hours per week. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of women, this is for you. For further information please contact Gerda Olafsen Interim State Co-ordinator Uniting Care Community Prison Ministry 3867 2550 or 0409 080 251 or [email protected].
Coffee ?
A married couple were arguing who is making the coffee. The wife said that in the Bible it says that men should make the coffee and the husband asked her where it said that. The wife opened the Bible and said: “Right here in Hebrews!”
3 Book Launch
You are cordially invited to attend the launch of
Holy RainBy Wendy Campbell
Date: Thursday 18th August 2016 Time: 10.30am
Venue: Trinity Theological Library Level 1, Uniting Church Centre, 60 Bayliss St. Auchenflower
[email protected] Books will be available for purchase and signing
OrdinationofGlenSchweitzerasMinisterofChapelHillUnitingChurch–31stJuly2016
RevDavidBaker(Moderator)speaks. PastorGlen,RevJohnandRevBrianHoolePastorGlenandRevJohnRoulstonAM
RevGlenSchweitzercuttingthecake
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Forest Lake No more dirt, it’s a bitumen road ! Op Shop beginning to take shape…
MSM(MissionShapedMinistry)-AfielddayatFaithworks(Coorparoo)
AlanHansoncookingpizza RobMcFarlane&LynelleMuntz DonRichardsoncuttingdessertpizzas cuttingmainpizzas
RevLindaHansonsharing
5 CONFERENCES
The UCA is running some great conferences this year and this is an encouragement to put them in your diary for CEM and training.
Uniting Leaders 2016 Conference 30 August to 2 September The Uniting Leaders Conference 2016 is a 3-day conference featuring worship, special guests, opportunities for peer learning, networking and time to enjoy the Gold Coast winter. UL16 will be the first of a series of annual Uniting Leaders conferences
that seek to grow and develop healthy growing leaders for a healthy growing church. Register now to join us 30 August to 2 September at New Life Christian Church. UL16 is a joint initiative of the Queensland and South Australian Synods and Newlife Uniting Church website For registration information visit www.unitingleaders.com.au. Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry “Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry” is a three day program designed to give participants an introduction to the key concepts and practices of ministering with congregations and agencies in times of transition. (Isn’t that all of them nowadays?) While it is a stand-alone program, it is also the first phase of training that leads to being qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister. Thus, it is useful in itself for anyone in lay or ordained ministry, and also for those exploring whether they are called to Intentional Interim Ministry. From Wed 5 Oct to wed 7 Oct at the Synod Office in Auchenflower. NCLS Just a reminder about registering for the National Christian Life Survey (NCLS) which will be conducted in October. The information collected helps congregations and also helps the Presbytery and Synod with important information for future planning. I would like to encourage each congregation to register. Just to note that the Synod is paying the registration cost ($250) for every congregation. So if your congregation has less than 30 people there is no cost. If your congregation is over 30 people then the cost is only $1.50 per person. Either way the cost will be minimal for the congregation and will help your planning and the planning of the wider church. Further information is in the letter from the General Secretary sent to all congregations in early April or see Uniting News for how to order the surveys
THE DOWNS PRESBYTERY LAY PREACHER & PASTOR GET-TOGETHER
THE CHURCH OCTOBER 15, 2016
9:30AM – 3.30PM ST STEPHENS UNITING CHURCH, NEIL ST, TOOWOOMBA
Topics include - Planting & Managing a church; Practical approach to the Revised Lectionary; and Preaching in the Protestant Tradition.
PRESENTERS • Phil Smith is a Journalist & a Lay Preacher & has extensively furthered his studies and is based in Caloundra.
As our Keynote Speaker Phil will workshop the planting and development of a new church as he has most successfully achieved with Bell’s Church on the Sunshine Coast.
1. David Kirk is a Retired School Principal & a Lay Preacher for 42 years. 2. David will present a practical approach in using the lectionary to construct an Order of Service which will be
applicable to a Sunday’s service. 3. Stan Klan is a Retired School Principal and a Lay Preacher with 45 years since being commissioned by the
Methodist Church. 4. Stan will discuss preaching in the Protestant tradition.
RSVP. 23 SEP, 2016 ONLINE REGISTRATION www.downspresbytery.org.au
Lay Preacher
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FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SEASONS OF THE CHURCH
The Springtime Festival being held on 2nd and 3rd September at Boonah Uniting Church will feature beautiful floral displays depicting the seasons of the church. These arrangements will reflect the colours and styles used at different stages of the church year.
One of the organisers, Chris Kingston, a talented floral artist herself explains “Floral art is similar in form and design to any other art form. The artist uses symbolism and delivers an interpretation. The difference is that the art itself is temporary. But it can still touch a person’s spirit for a lifetime and bring them closer to God who has created the beauty of our natural world.”
The festival will also have regular attractions such as cakes, sweets, craft and produce stalls. But there will be other stalls featuring scarves and wraps for those who want to update their winter look, and the opportunity to admire Creative Hats by milliner Liz Singleton and to learn about the process of hat-making. Or you could pamper yourself with some products from Body shop.
At 10.30 on Friday, visitors can enjoy music by The Saxy Lady and at 1.30pm, country singer Desiree Crawford will perform. On Saturday at 10.30am the Inverness Highland Dancers will entertain the crowd. Fassifern UCA invites other churches to visit the Scenic Rim for a day, enjoy the attractions and a morning or afternoon tea included in the entry price of five dollars. Or if you wish to stay longer, a light lunch is available as well. The festival will run from 10am to 3pm on both days.
AsyoumaybeawaretheUCAcurrentlyhasachaplainservingwithintheLadyCilentoChildren’sHospital.It has come to my notice that Uniting Church people, including Ministers andretired Ministers who have family membersinthehospitalhaveonlyfoundoutby default that we do have a chaplain available.Thisisofcoursenotanissuewithourownhospitalsbutmaybethecasefor hospitalsotherthanthosethatcomeunderUCQ.Iamwonderingwhetheryouwould beopentocommunicatingthroughoutyournetworks,asyouseeappropriate,thatwe do have chaplains available at the LadyCilentoChildren’s,GoldCoastUniversity,PrincessAlexandra,MetroNorth,RoyalBrisbane,ToowoombaBase,Rockhampton,TownsvilleandCairnsHospitals.
Rev Keren SetoExecutive Officer Synod Chaplaincy Commission
“3dm”MissionalCommunitiesandDiscipleshipIntroductoryWorkshop Synodishostinga“3dm”MissionalCommunitiesandDiscipleshipIntroductoryWorkshopattheUnitingCentreonSaturday10Septemberfrom9.30am–4.30pm.Thosewantingmoreinformationabout3dmandhowitappliestothelocalchurchwillbeinterestedintheJourneyarticleDiscipleshipmovesintothethirddimension(Augustedition,page8).http://journeyonline.com.au/wpcontent/uploads/2016/08/JNY_1607_sml.pdfThisintroductoryworkshopincludesteaching,discussion,breakouttime,worship,networking,andthechancetoactuallyexperienceHuddlesandhearthekeyprinciplesofMissionalCommunities.Furtherinformationabout3dmmayalsobefoundathttp://missionalcommunities.org.au/Iencourageyoutobringateamfromyourchurchtoassessthepotentialof3dmforyourchurch.Thecostof$30perparticipantcoversmorningandafternoonteaandlunch.Bookingscanbemadedirectlythroughtheeventbritesiteusingthefollowingaddresshttps://3dmucq.eventbrite.com.auIfyouhavequestionsabout3dmandhowithasbeenbeneficialatalocalUnitingChurchlevel,pleasecontactOrrellBattersbyatorrellbattersby@church.nuoronmobile:0423985200.
Rev David BakerModerator
7 PROJECTOFFICER:NEXT-GENLEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENTApplicationsare invitedforanewProjectOfficerpositiontodevelop leadershipnetworksandstrategiesamongUCAyoungadultsfrommulticulturalbackgrounds.ThepersonwillestablishandcoordinateaSynod-wideNextGenerationCALD(CulturallyandLinguisticallyDiverse) Leaders Network, providing encouragement, networking and training so that emerging CALDleadersmightmoveintoappropriaterolesofinfluenceandleadershipandoffertheirgiftsandskillstoenrichthemissionandministryoftheUnitingChurchinCongregations,Presbyteries,SynodandAssembly.TheroleworkscloselywiththeSynod’sMultiCrossCulturalReferenceGroupandreportstotheAssociateGeneralSecretary.Thisisapart-timeposition(approx.1day/week),initiallytorunSeptember2016-June2017.RemunerationandconditionswillbelinkedtothoserecommendedforPastorA.ForthePositionDescriptionandselectioncriteria,andotherinformation,contactDavidBusch,0438646559,[email protected],August22,andshouldbesentto:AnaMila,SynodOffice,GPOBox674,Brisbane4001,orana.mila@ucaqld.com.au.Applicantsmustaddresstheselectioncriteriaandgivenamesandcontactdetailsfortworeferees,oneofwhomistobeaUCAminister.
PLEASEUPDATEThePresbyteryhasupdateditsemailaddressesforitsofficers.
Pleasetakenoteoftheseemailaddressesandupdateyouraddressbooks:
[email protected] Rev Brian Hoole
Melloney Braithwaite
[email protected] Dr John Roulston AM
Shirley Doyle
[email protected] Robert Johnson
