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May 26 2013

Neil Ryan Senior Pastor

Seth Emery Youth Pastor

Kathy Heath Childrens Pastor

Gavin Jones Pastor, LifeChurch

Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor, Pastoral Care

Welcome

May 26 2013

Welcome to Unley Park Baptist today. It is great to have you with us. If you are new to Unley Park, we appreciate that it can be daunting to walk into a new church, so as much as we can, we want to help you feel at home here. In the pew in front of you please find a black folder that contains a white care card for you to complete. There is also a "Welcome Pack" available for you that, among other things, has a special Care Card for you to record your visit and for us to follow up any requests you make. All Care Cards should be "posted" as you leave the church, in the locked box on the table by the "Baptistry Door".

10.00am Morning Tea: Morning Tea Next Week: 5.00pm

Morning Worship Rob Waldron Jill Page, Doug & Sandy Castle, Danny Page Pauline Sherriff, Kerryn & Charles Coffrant Life Church

Finances
May 2013 Giving Target Cash Giving to date Electronic Giving to date Total Giving April 26,385 7,535 7,260 14,795

Account Name: Unley Park Baptist Church Inc Offerings Confidential BSB: 704 922 Account Number: 100013066

Just a Minute
Rob Waldron writes..... A couple of weeks ago I attended a work lunch and presentation at which workers, managers and the CEO were present. The Chairman of the Board was due to arrive later in the afternoon. It was interesting to observe the interaction between people. Some were keen to be noticed and positioned themselves within earshot of the CEO and tried to get the opportunity to engage her in conversation. Others simply kept to themselves. Some middle managers dressed more formally than usual and no doubt were trying to make an impression. Some senior managers really looked the part with dark, pinstriped suits and the company logo pinned to their lapel. Within the group were tradespeople, clerical staff and professionals. The cleaner was notable by his absence. He had simply been asked in the morning to make sure the place was thoroughly cleaned before this important visit. During the speeches after lunch, a technician, wearing his normal work-wear blue shorts, steel capped boots and open neck company polo shirt, was given a small retirement gift for 46 years service. Very little was said, simply a shake of the hand and that was it. I spoke to him afterwards. He tried to tell me in 5 minutes what his experiences had been over 46 years. The things he had learned, the places he had been, some of the tough jobs he had managed to complete and the legacy he was leaving with those he had trained. Senior management didn't seem to care all that much. A small gift, a shake of the hand and one man's life moves on and is soon forgotten. The most influential person that this world has ever known; the one who has had more impact and more effect on history than all the kings and queens combined was a penniless, homeless tradesman. No formal qualifications, no title to his name, no prestigious address to call home. His name, Jesus of Nazareth, the carpenter's son. All he offered to this world was a heart of love. However, such was the effect of that love that he was able to offer forgiveness of sins for all mankind by dying on the cross. Only sinners can be forgiven. Titles, position, wealth and status have no bearing, in fact they are often a hindrance. Only sinners, humbling themselves, responding in faith and repenting, can know forgiveness. Perhaps that is why Jesus once said "The last shall be first and the first shall be last".

MLT Meeting
The Ministry Leadership Team is planning to meet on Monday for a meeting once again. We would, as always, greatly appreciate your prayer for our wisdom and the Lords guidance as we seek to make decisions for the church family at UPBC. Many thanks for your faithfulness.

OMFs Mission Field on Your Doorstep

See poster in breezeway & leaflets on table by the baptistry. Note earlybird registration fee closes May 31. Saturday 15 June 10am-5pm at the Bible College of South Australia 176 Wattle St Malvern. Speakers: Charissa Mak, Peter Chen, Merrilyn Teague, Pi-Shen Seet & Johan Linder Full price: $50 ($40 early bird before Friday May 31) Students & retirees: $40 ($30 early bird before Friday May 31) Includes morning tea/lunch/afternoon tea Register by credit card over the phone or by cheque to OMF details on the leaflet Enquiries: Pat Seet (au.sa.sac@omfmail.com or 84315159 or 0420289345) Registration: Vicky Wong (au.edpa@omfmail.com or 0298684777)

Practical Ministries
Thank you to those who completed the Practical Ministries form last Sunday morning in the service. People indicated what practical ministry they could support in 2013 supply meals, house cleaning, gardening, transport and the like. Those who were not at church last week are asked to find the Practical Ministries form in this Link and complete it with your offer of support and either put it in the offering bag or in the Care Card box on the table by the baptistry. Thank you in anticipation of your support. Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor Pastoral Care.

Pre-service prayer meeting

We meet in Neil Ryans office for a brief time of prayer before the coffee break on a Sunday morning at 9.45 a.m. We would love you to join us to pray for every aspect of the Sunday morning service, the childrens program etc. and the many needs of the church family. All welcome. The Lord delights to answer prayer IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? GEN. 18:14

In Sympathy
The church family extend their love and sympathy to the Hillan family, particularly Anne, on the recent death of her much loved father.

Missions and Me Camp

The camp is run by Global Interaction and the Baptist Churches of SA and it is a mission exposure camp for children. It will be held at Mylor campsite on June long weekend. The camp is for 8 12yr olds with a need for Helpers 13 17yrs and Leaders 18+ yrs. Please contact the camp organiser Mark Foley 8295 8585 if interested in attending.

Love in action
Baptist Care needs pairs of new socks for Adelaides homeless. Socks to keep cold feet and hands warm this winter. Please help us as we show Christs love to others. Join in our Winter LOVE in ACTION SOCKS for JESUS.

Foster Care Information Session

Lutheran Community Care is running a free foster care information session on Wednesday June 19 from 6.30-8.30pm at St Peters Lutheran Church, 14 Frew Street Fullarton. If you are interested in making a difference in a childs or young persons life you are invited to attend. RSVP 83378787 or email fostercare@lccare.org.au

Our Missionary Families

The Ames Family Owen, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica & Joshua OM/TEAM Church Planting, Tokyo, Japan Last week it was encouraging to hear from a friend and church member who had not been in contact with us for a long time due to severe depression and a difficult family situation. We wondered if we would ever hear from her again so it is a huge blessing to have her call and reach out to us, wanting to meet with us again. Please pray for this lady, that she will be able to overcome the difficulties in her life and fellowship with us again in the near future. This afternoon Owen, David and Steven are organising a picnic for the university students they meet with each week. Please pray for their time together, for a fun, relaxed atmosphere, for good conversations and for opportunities to share on a deeper level with the students. Late last week we received the girls Filipino passports. The following day we lodged our application for their Australian Visas. Please pray that we will be promptly allocated a caseworker and that our application will be processed without delay. In the meantime, as our field Administrator has gone on his home assignment, Tim has picked up several extra responsibilities for the next few months, including overall responsibility for all 4 guest houses in the Philippines! Please pray that he will find a good balance as he continues with IT support and takes on these extra tasks. This coming week is the final week of the school year before a 2 month 'summer' break - we are all looking forward to not having to get up at 5am every day!

The Badger Family Tim, Bron, Stephen, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyn OMF, Manila, Philippines

Pray for these families

Names for this week beginning May 26: John & Maddy Irvine Andrew & Michelle Jeisman Gavin, Bec, Ava, Eli & Piper Jones David & Kay Kaye Alexander Kennedy Ross & Annette Kennedy

Sermon Notes

This week at UPBC

Playgroup Tuesday May 28 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday May 28 9.30am-10.30am Tuesday May 28 11am-12noon Tuesday May 28 5.30pm - 8.00pm Wednesday May 29 9.30am-11.30am Wednesday May 29 7.45pm-9.00pm Thursday May 30 9.30am Friday May 31 7.30pm-9.30pm Sunday June 2 10.00am Sunday June 2 5pm

Prayer Team

Hilighters

Munchiez Food Van

Playgroup

Bible study at the church

Know Your Bible

Elevate Youth Group (year 8-12)

Morning Worship

LifeChurch

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