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News sheet for Sunday, 20 June, 2021
THIS WEEK IN OUR CONGREGATIONS
Sunday, 20 June
Portarlington9.00am Rev Temukisa
Drysdale10.30am Rev Temukisa and Denise’s team
St Leonards No Service
Wednesday, 16 June9.30am Drysdale mainly music
Thursday, 17 June10.30am Drysdale Coffee & Chat
Café Zoo
Sunday, 27 June
Portarlington9.00am Rev Temukisa
Drysdale10.30am Rev Temukisa and Jenni’s team
St Leonards Lay team Service
LECTIONARY READINGS
20 June 1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49Pentecost 4 or 1 Samuel 17: 57-18: 55, 10-16
Psalm 9: 9-20 or Psalm 1332 Corinthians 6: 1-13Mark 4: 35-41
27 June 2 Samuel 1: 1, 17-27Pentecost 5 Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8: 7-15Mark 5: 21-43
Theme for this week from Ministry Matters.Battles, vengeance, adversity and suffering are plentiful in today’s readings. Those seeking an alternative theme might consider this sub-theme: the power of the unexpected and the surprising. An elder, Saul, takes a chance on a confident young David, who wisely sheds conventional armour. In Psalm 9, God takes the side of the oppressed, needy and poor and is asked to declare nations “only human.” In rebuking a storm, Jesus speaks the word “peace.” In a dispute with the Corinthians, Paul issues an appeal to and from the heart.
Pastoral Prayer from Ministry Matters:
Lord of wind and water, of calmness and peace, be with us this day. Calm our fears as we face uncertain futures. Help us to relinquish control and to place our trust totally in you. Remind us to continue to faithfully work for good, with gratitude for the many blessings you have poured upon us. When the waves and torrents threaten us, let us again turn to you, remembering your saving mercies and love. Give us courage to become disciples who can calm the seas of doubt and anger, bringing hope and peace. As we have brought before you situations that require help and healing mercies, remind us again that you are with each person and situation, offering your love and mercy. We thank you for the many ways in which you have healed us. For all the goodness you have poured on us, we offer prayers of gratitude and love, as we ask these things in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Prayer Sentences from Ministry Matters.(Psalm 9)Sing praise to God, who heeds our tears.Sing praise to God, who helps the afflicted.Sing praise to God, who lifts up the oppressed.Sing praise to God, who remembers the needy.Sing praise to God, who gives aid to the poor.Sing praise to God, who is worthy of our thanks!
Minister: Office, Drysdale Church Centre: UNITING Op Shop:Rev. Temukisa Amituana'i-Vaeluaga High Street DRYSDALE Village Walk DRYSDALE
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Monday to Friday (11 am-2 pm)Phone: 0400 664 991 (Mobile) 0490 452 325 (Office) 03 5251 3640Web: http://drysdale.unitingchurch.org.au
DRYSDALE
Winter Woollies Our Winter Woollies appeal commences this week and runs until Sunday 27 June. This year we are supporting Pacific Islander workers at Mildura, who are already feeling the cold weather, as we probably are also. We will accept beanies, scarves, socks, jumpers, jackets, blankets, etc. - anything to help people stay warm. Any children's items will be given to Uniting Barwon.Please add donations to the box in the church.Our first collection of winter woolies will be on their way to Mildura.
Drysdale Foodbank Drysdale will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Drysdale Foodbank. You can place items in the basket in the hall foyer.They will be delivered to the Foodbank monthly.
St. Leonards UCAF
The next meeting of St. Leonards UCAF will be at 2.00 pm on Monday, 28 June. This will be held at Kaye’s home.
PORTARLINGTON / ST LEONARDSNews from the Justice & Mission Ministry Team
Calling all those who knit, crocket or sew or who can donate items for Geelong Mums!This year we will again collect handmade and other goods between now and mid-August for Geelong Mums. There is a box in the St Andrew’s Narthex containing wool for you to take and create. That box will also be used to accept your finished items.How can you help? If you are sewing, knitting or crocheting, please keep the needs of families in Geelong in mind.
Items most in need by Geelong Mums NOW are: Single bed blankets Coats for kids Nappies all sizes (but not newborn nappies) Wipes and baby toiletries Male toiletries Children’s toiletries Pyjamas, underwear and socks for kids up to child
size 16Other items you may like to knit or sew for Geelong Mums are:
Children and babies clothing: jumpers, cardigans, bootees, beanies etc. (clearly labelled with the size of the garment from 0000 to age 16: boys and girls)
Knitted or quilted cot/ pram blankets and linen, Bunny rugs Small soft knitted toys Nappy change mats Baby towels Items for older children are always in great demand
Please have your finished goods ready by August 22, 2021, for transport to Geelong Mums. For those who don’t knit, why not donate some balls of wool or lengths of useful material or donate something from the most needed list above. Thank you in advance for your generous help. J Porter
Minister: Office, Drysdale Church Centre: UNITING Op Shop:Rev. Temukisa Amituana'i-Vaeluaga High Street DRYSDALE Village Walk DRYSDALE
Email: [email protected] [email protected] Monday to Friday (11 am-2 pm)Phone: 0400 664 991 (Mobile) 0490 452 325 (Office) 03 5251 3640Web: http://drysdale.unitingchurch.org.au
