ALBERTON LUTHERAN PARISH

The Messenger St.Peters Alberton: Jesus the same yesterday, today & forever. Hebrews 13:8

Contact: Doug Heim 0412204473 Bethlehem Woongoolba: Jesus came and lives amongst us. John 1:14 Contact: Trevor Zipf 0409270047 LORDS Pimpama: We are the Lord’s. Romans 14:8 Parish Contact: David Huth 0419720640In this Edition:Interesting Articles Calendar of Events: August-October, 2019

MICHAELANGELO was pushing a block of granite down the street. A curious neighbour was sitting on his porch and called out, ‘Why are you sweating so much over that bit of old stone?’ Michaelangelo replied, ‘Because there’s an angel in there waiting to come out’. When we look at another person we may think they are beautiful or handsome but when we get to know them, we realize there was much more beauty hidden inside. How do you bring that hidden beauty out? Nurture, encouragement, listening, praise…to be the best one can be. Fact is, most people live below their potential. All kinds of excuses are offered lowering our abilities to discover the intriguing talents that lie within. Too often we look at our imperfections instead of our hopes and dreams. God does everything for a reason. He made you to do special things for him, many things, that only you can do. You’re a bond between people – you influence their lives. May the Lord help you to realize why he made you. Let your life bring God’s joy and love to others!

This is my church. It is comprised of people just like me. It will be friendly if I am. It will do great work if I do. It will make many gifts to many causes if I am generous. It will bring others into the fellowship if I bring them. It’s seats will be filled if I fill them. It will be a church of loyalty and

love, faith and service, if I, who am part of it, am filled with these. Therefore with God’s help, I dedicate myself to the task of being all these things that I want my church to be! I want my church’s witness and testimony to shine. I want the bible, given to us by the blood of martyrs to be open and read with gusto to hear the truths of the gospel and the salvation of God’s love. Our Christian heritage in this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit is our treasure.

Many of the first Australians: explorers, settlers and leaders of our country had a personal relationship with God. Fernandez de Quiros on the day of Pentecost in 1606 claimed Australia in the name of Jesus and for the proclamation of the Gospel: ”The Great South Land of the Holy Spirit”. The first fleet brought the bible to Australia. Captain James Cook, Charles Sturt, Edward Eyre, Ludwig Leichardt, John Flynn were all Christians. The Australian Constitution was written by Prime Minister Alfred Deakin, a Christian who prayed regularly to God. What an awesome privilege and responsibility we have together, to continue God’s word in our church and our country.

Praise and thanks to God for his grace upon our nation.

Deut.32:7 ‘Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations’.

AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO YOU & YOUR FRIENDS TO ATTEND:

“A Crop of Memories”

At: St.Peter’s Lutheran Church Hall

On: Monday 12th August at 9:30am

Donation: $7:00

Table with “Goodies” for sale

Hosted by St.Peter’s Ladies Fellowship

RSVP: Kaye Rossmann on kaye_maree@hotmail.com by 3rd August

We never know how fun the memories will be in retrospect. Come along for an instant walk down memory lanes as we discover the uplifting chords of days gone by.

COMMUNITY GIVING THANKS TOGETHER

Bethlehem church on Sunday 4th August

At 9:30am – ALL WELCOME

Morning Tea to follow

IN CINEMAS ON AUGUST 22nd – another powerful faith film. From the creators of Fireproof, Courageous and War Room, this movie also has a powerful message and a touch of humour. Please pray that this film will impact and encourage all those who see it with hope and inspiration

MOVIE COMPETITION: 1st prize $300 2nd prize $150 3rd prize $50

Original & creative short movie under 4 minutes long that is engaging, entertaining and shareable and contains a messge of hope on the story of Easter or Christmas.www.lutheranmedia.org.au/competition.

August

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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48:00 St.Peters9:30 BethlehemGiving Thanks Together

5Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

6 7 8 9 10

118:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.Peters

12St.Peter’s Annual Ladies Brunch – 9:30

13 14 15Bethlehem Church Council 7pm

16 17 - 8-9:30 Buttons, Bows & Blessing – On the Edge Café Beenleigh

188:00 St.Peters9:30 Bethlehem3pm Think Tank at Bethlehem

19Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

20 217pm Worship committee at Bethlehem

22 23 24

258:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.Peters

26 27 28 29 30 31

September

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:00 St.Peters9:30 Bethlehem

2 Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

3 4 5 6 7

88:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.Peters

9- 9:30 St.Peters Ladies F’ship at hall

10 11 12 13Back to the Country at LORDS

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158:00 St.Peters9:30 Bethlehem

16Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

17 18 19 20 21

228:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.Peters

23 24 257pm Worship committee at Bethlehem

26Bethlehem Church Council 7pm

27 28

29 -9:00amBethlehem ParishPicnic to follow at Cabbage Tree Pt.

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October

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

68:00 St.Peters9:30 Bethlehem

7Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

8 9 10 11 12

138:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.Peters

14St.Peter’s Ladies F’ship at hall – 9:30

15 167pm Worship committee at Bethlehem

17Bethlehem Church Council

18 19

208:00 St.Peters9:30 Bethlehem

21Cuppa & Chat 10am Bethlehem

22 23 24 25 26

278:00 Bethlehem9:30 St.PetersREFORMATION

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Longest Lutheran Lunch to follow Reformation Services at Rocky Point

Parish Register:

5th May, 2019 – Tray Fischer at Bethlehem

2nd June, 2019 – Hazel Minna Barnard at St.Peter’s

2nd June, 2019 – Ellie-Mae Anne Hamilton at St.Peter’s

15th June, 2019 - Wedding of Daniel Rossmann & Tegan Justice

Funeral of Dorothy Braun at Bethlehem

Funeral of Phyllis Keith on 26th July at Bethlehem

Thoughts & prayers for the Hammel Family in the death of Chelsea

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING FOR THE 160 children and 100 Leaders & helpers

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING FOR THE 160 children and 100 Leaders & helpers