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Advent 1 (Sunday 3 December) Theme: Promisers of the Light Bible Passage: Isaiah 64:1-9 Advent Theme: Hope
Advent 2 (Sunday 10 December) Theme: Preparers of the Light Bible Passage: Mark 1:1-8 Advent Theme: Peace
Advent 3 (Sunday 17 December) Theme: Witnesses to the Light Bible Passage: John 1:6-28 Advent Theme: Joy
Advent 4 (Sunday 24 December) Theme: Bearer of the Light Bible Passage: Luke 1:26-56 Advent Theme: Love
Christmas Day (Monday 25 December) Theme: Gift of Light Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Advent Theme: Christ Child
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we meet on – the Jarowair & Giabal people.
DECEMBER 2017
Responding to God’s love…
Discover the life-changing gift of Jesus this Christmas
CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
- Sunday 17 December (following the service)
Come dressed in Christmassy gear/ and/or decorate a hat to wear for Christmas party & bring a plate of
goodies to share.
CAROLS UNDER THE STARS Sunday 17 December – 7pm
An evening of Christmas Carol singing, musical items, skits, video
clips, concluding with supper.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Sunday 24 December – 9am
The Christmas story told through readings & carols.
Sunday 24 December – 7pm
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
Monday 25 December – 8am
An Advent Prayer
by Marg Thorpe
Loving God, as the trees and
clouds confirm the changing of
seasons, jacaranda bloom against
stormy skies. Christmas comes to
the shops. We are urged to buy,
to spend for a shiny, pretty
Christmas filled with special foods,
special treats; with opportunities
to entertain, to meet people at
end of year parties, lunches,
dinners; with opportunities to
share your love.
Allow me Lord to be generous
with others – generous with love,
with joy with peace and patience.
Help me to be content with simple
things and not seek more than I
can afford or am given, but rather
to be generous in giving.
Amen
Open from 9:00am – 9:00pm
Entertainment at 10:30am and 7:00pm
CONTACT DETAILS
MINISTER: Rev Tim Griggs: 0417 706 304
MINISTER IN ASSOCIATION: Rev John Case: 0400 992 786
THE OFFICE: 4634 9128
Postal Address: PO Box 18093,
Clifford Gardens, 4350
CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN: Derek Curnow 4634 1914
CARE & CONCERN: Avarell Cockfield 4635 8807
EAGLE WINGS: counselling service
Wendy Chapman: 0409 621 727
PRAYER CHAIN: Val Pinkney 4634 2394
KEENAGERS: Dulcie Young 4635 6250
Mary Fisher 4634 7369
Sue Nicholls 4634 7012
BRIDGES: Glwyn Savage 4634 7301
CRAFT GROUP: Avarell 4635 8807; Katie 0407 203 877
mainly music: Alison Schultz 4630 4147
YOUTH GROUP: Andi Griggs 0403 804 814
BLEND: Katie Jamieson 0407 203 877
CAFFEINE BUS: Sam Newton 0434 285 453
NEW WEBSITE:
www.lifeworksuniting.org.au
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE:;
www.facebook.com/LifeworksUC
YOUTH GROUP
We've had a great term enjoying nights like Team Challenges, Back to kindy, Messy Games, Karaoke, Mini-golf and End of year Sleepover. Youth Group success is in our leaders and our youth, and growing those relationships with each other and with God. We've been truly blessed this term with an amazing team- Jenny and Paul Gaggi, Paula and Tim Nicholls, Anni and Steve Cramb, Tim Griggs and myself, and growing leaders like Matt Cramb, Katelyn and Lucy Nicholls and Merryn Gaggi. Each of our team are engaging and enthusiastic, hilarious and kind, giving and gracious.
We've partnered with Neville Hoadley ('Big N'/Nevstar) as our prayer warrior. Big N prays for each of us (youth, their families and leaders) on Wednesday mornings at Lifeworks Prayer Group and during the Friday night program. We are grateful for his willingness and his prayers.
We look forward to 2018 and the presence that Youth Group can have within Lifeworks and our community. We'd appreciate prayers for our youth, their families, our team and new leaders.
BACK TO KINDY night
‘Minute to
Win it’ night
What’s on.... CCE: Following the service, December 10
mainly music: In recess until the New Year
CRAFT GROUP: YOUTH GROUP:
KEENAGERS Thursday January 25th 2018 - 10am An Australia Day Morning Tea at the Church. Cost $5 Planning morning for the New Year.
BRIDGES: Will resume February 1st
BOOK CLUB: Resumes 18th February. See Annette Curnow for readings. Enquiries: 0438 521 502 The Lifeworks Book club plans to hold a seminar next year on Preparing for end of life. This follows a very thought-provoking recent reading. Input from the Blue Care chaplain, who has been running a series on Grief and Loss, may also be included.
Downs Presbytery @ Lifeworks During weekend of 24-26 November, Lifeworks hosted the Presbytery of the Downs for their meeting. Along with Lifeworks reps (Derek Curnow and Kerrie Andrews), Lifeworks Minister (Tim Griggs), and Lifeworks members (Presbytery Minister- Neil Thorpe, Presbytery Secretary- John Case, Hospital Chaplain- Marg Thorpe), we were joined by 50 members from across the Downs region and Synod centre, from congregations, schools and community service agencies. On Friday morning, we hosted a special Communion service and morning tea for retired Ministers and spouses. On Friday afternoon, we hosted the Safe Ministry with Children training for Ministry Agents. Friday night was an amazing night as we had 90 people participant in Cafe Church. Delegates then met in the building throughout Saturday, to review reports and activities of the Presbytery, as well as to spend time in discussion and prayer. The lovely kitchen facilities were so much better for preparation of meals and snacks than were available at Russell Street. Members of Presbytery were generous in thanking Roslyn Prestridge and the large team of helpers over the weekend. At the closing service on Sunday morning, Presbytery guests were impressed by the gifts and talents of Lifeworks members, and stirred to action by the passionate message delivered by Presbytery minister, Neil Thorpe. Across the weekend, there was a strong emphasis on exploring God's mission across our Presbytery region. These were really exciting conversations, as we heard amazing stories and we creatively discussed various topics around resourcing strong missional aligned congregations, rural and remote ministries, developing specific networks and regional mission areas. We heard from Nicole Irwin about her positive experience with the Period of Discernment process, and where she feels God calling her. We said farewell to Rev Andrew Gillies and the family, as they conclude ministry at St Stephens UC, and prepare to begin ministry at Karana Downs UC in 2018. We heard of Rev Sunil Kadaparambil accepting a call to a Patrol in South Australia. Sunil will conclude ministry in Cunnamulla and across Burke and Wills Patrol area in the next few months. Sunil and Eva will be missed by many.
Please pray for all of these congregations and communities as they explore future ministry.
EVERYTHING IN COMMON
GIFT CATALOGUE (UnitingWorld)
Each Advent season, Lifeworks holds a gift stall to raise awareness and funds for UnitingWorld and its overseas partners. Gift cards will be available for sale. You can help these mission agencies respond to poverty and injustice in overseas communities, this year again with an emphasis on the South Pacific region. From providing poor farmers with beans, f4ertilizer, animals, nutritional supplements, school supplies, school fees, school accommodation for girls, homework assistance, clean water, hygienic toilets and training for women. These gifts are transforming for these people, their families and communities. They can provide educational, income or skills training opportunities. These could be a Christmas gift that change lives. Buy a gift before 15th December, and dedicate it to a loved one and spread twice the joy! Annette Curnow will have the Everything in Common catalogue and gift cards for sale. More information is available at https://everythingincommon.com.au/ ___________________________________________ The annual Lifeline Christmas hamper appeal will again be operating this year, giving Lifeworks folk a further opportunity to support those less well provided for in Toowoomba and surrounds. Simply place grocery items in the welfare basket.
December
2nd – 24th
Queen’s Park Gold coin donation. Botanical Gardens
Nightly entertainment on stage at 7.30 & 8.30pm, as well as roving entertainers and dance groups.
The Lifeworks Singers will be performing at 8.30pm on Tuesday, December 19 & Thursday, December 21 at 7.30pm.
Second Offerings
NOVEMBER 2nd offering the International China Concern project where Lauren Newton and Helen Buchanan volunteered earlier in the year totalled $337.30. Thank you everyone!
DECEMBER’s 2nd offering will go towards the work of UnitingWorld in the South Pacific & JANUARY’S will be used for Lifeworks welfare projects.
If you would like to offer your services on the
mowing roster, speak to Derek Curnow.
Apple Juice For Chaplaincy! Bottles or cartons of apple juice are still available
in the foyer $4 per bottle or $45 per dozen in a carton. Get ready for Christmas.
Honesty tin is on the counter. See Derek Curnow
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ELDERS REPORT
The CCE resolved at its November meeting to encourage Rev Tim to take time for exploring the ways ahead for partnership programs with other agencies, clubs and groups. To facilitate this, the Elders have asked Tim to give the message on two Sundays each month until Easter. The sermons at other services will be given by Rev John Case and Rev Lyn.
Building extension: the CCE resolved to engage with UCIS for a loan to help cover the cost of the extension on the building. A congregational meeting to seek approval will be held.
CCE resolved to proceed with an in principle partnership agreement with the Flourish PYO group which is seeking the use of a small portion of our land to create a community garden. We will allocate a portion of land in the northeast corner of the block between the
house and Boundary Street. Work will start soon on a shade structure to
allow compliance with requirements for Outside School Hours Care. This will happen at the South East corner of the church building. A photo slideshow is being put together for the Christmas Party on December 17.If you have any photos of church events/activities that could be included in the slide show, please email them to Matthew Prestridge. [email protected]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION! We are aiming to draw up an events calendar for 2018 which will include the activities of as many groups as possible. It will be good to have a ‘whole’ view of what is planned across our church, so that any further planning of functions/programs can be spread evenly throughout the year (rather than have some months jam-packed). If possible, we would appreciate having any dates you can provide us with by the end of January. Thank you!
DATE CLAIMER: AUSTRALIA DAY FUN DAY
Watch this space!
Copies of Shiloh Moore’s 2018 calendar are still available for $20 from Annette Curnow. Proceeds from the sale of these calendars will help support Shiloh as she lives with the debilitating effects of chronic fatigue and associated illnesses.
GET YOUR DECEMBER ISSUE OF JOURNEY.
From 2018 onwards Journey will be published every
quarter with 28 pages per edition. Congregations,
organisations and individuals will receive their 2018
editions on the first Sunday of March, June,
September and December
