RECEIVING GIFTS
I recently received a gift – two actually, as the second one was for my
friend and travelling companion.
The gift was a book of poetry written by an American lady we met on a
trip to Canada. We have kept in touch since then by regular emails. The
book consists of scripture and an accompanying poem written by our
friend Mary.
I thought of gifts and the part they play in our lives, from babyhood and
forever after. Some are treasured over a lifetime, some only briefly.
The Magi brought gifts to the infant Jesus - the most highly prized from
far off lands.
THE UNITED PARISH
OF BEECHWORTH-STANLEY AND YACKANDANDAH
Church Phone Number: 0417 745 105
Parish Secretary:
Margaret Phillips (03) 5728 2595
Church Postal Address:
Box No. 59, Beechworth. 3747
Website:
www.beechworthunitingchurch.org.au
Pew Sheet Email Address: [email protected]
Today’s Service & Events — Sunday 12 March 2017
Morning Worship
Lent 2
9.30 am. Beechworth
6.00 pm. Stanley
11.15 am Yackandandah
Genesis 12: 1—4a.
Romans 4: 1—5, 13—17.
Morning Worship
Sunday 19 March
Coming Events
9.30 am. Beechworth
11.15 am Yackandandah
Exodus 17: 1—7.
Romans 5: 1—11.
All of these gifts fade into insignificance when we remember God's gift to
us.
REFLECTION:
On the inside cover of the above mentioned book, the author, Mary Brua
hand wrote “God's love for you lasts forever”.
Lent 3
Joan Hilderbrand
TBA
Joan Hilderbrand
Psalm 121:
John 3: 1—17. or
Matthew 17: 1—9
Worship C’tee
Worship C’tee
Psalm 95:
John 4: 5—42.
For Your Diary
Janet Soo
Mar.
Fri. 17. 9.30 am. Wor ship Committee, Yackandandah
Fri. 17. 12.00
Book Club
Apr.
Fri. 7. 6.30 pm. Fellowship meal
Wed. 12. 9.30 — 12 noon. “Days for Girls” working Bee, Beechworth
Fri. 14. 10.30am. Hospital ser vice, Beechwor th
Thu. 23. 9.00 am. Wor king Bee, Beechwor th
Street Stalls:
May 12. August 11
Anyone wishing to go onto the prayer chain, please let Betty Pope know.
Church Council Meetings
Sun. 2.30pm 23 Apr il, 9 J uly, 17 September ,
Tue. 7.30pm 21st November
One thing children save for a rainy day
is lots of energy.
This week we pray for the congregations of: Tallangatta, Eskdale, Mitta Mitta,
Red Bluff.
If you are rostered to do the r eadings, and change with another per son, PLEASE
inform Margaret Phillips in person, telephone, or email. Thank you.
Non perishable goods will be collected for CSU students on 1st Sunday
of the month Thank you!
Suggestions: Soups, Pasta, Noodles, Fish, Cereals & Toiletries - Soap,
Toothpaste, etc.
Please place items in the black container, marked for the students
Lenten Studies 2017
Our five Lenten Studies start at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 14 in the church hall. The
final session will be on Tuesday April 11.
Our study book, “Godly Steps”, is available now so if you are going to join in the Tuesday night study, or you want to use the book on your own, or you would like to take a
study-group at another time, collect one from Phillip ($5 a copy).
Take a risk this Lent and allow yourself to be challenged by the scriptures.
Kids' Church Term 1
Term 1 has began with three leaders and helpers.
The theme is "All About Me" prepared by Judith Merrell
The series works through - being able to see, talk, hear, touch, taste, move, think make,
smell and grow: each one is related to a bible story and then giving thanks to God for
what we can do.
At morning tea, ask the children to show you what they have done.
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE WORKSHOPS
PRESBYTERY OF NE VIC
FOR All Church Councillors, Elders, Children’s & Youth Ministry Leaders & other
interested persons.
WHY? To gain a better understanding of the UCA VicTas Synod’s Keeping Children
Safe Policy and its relationship to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the new
legislation.
To create a Keeping Children Safe Resource for each Church Council & an information
folder for each congregation.
To work towards achieving congregational compliance with the policy across the
Presbytery.
WHEN & WHERE?
1. Wednesday 8th March ’17 2pm - 4pm Tallangatta UCA Cnr Willong & Matonga
Streets, Tallangatta 3700
Bible Society 200th Anniversary in Australia
To mark this anniversary, there will be an Antique Bibles Roadshow and Family
Fun Day in QEII Square in Albury on Saturday March 25th between 10am and
3pm. See more details on the noticeboard.
2. Tuesday 14th March ’17
Kyabram 3619
2pm - 4pm Kyabram UCA Cnr Union & Unitt Street
3. Tuesday 21st March ’17
Seymour 3661
2pm - 4pm Seymour Uniting Church 15 Crawford Street,
4. Sunday 26th March ’17
Benalla 3672
2pm-4pm Benalla Uniting Church 44 Carrier Street,
5. Wednesday 22nd March ’17 2pm – 4pm Corowa Uniting Church 16 Church St,
Corowa, NSW 2646.
6. Thursday 30th March ’17 2pm - 4pm Myrtleford Uniting Church
St; Myrtleford, Victoria 3737
Church picnic:
Saturday 18 March 11.30am, at Rotary Park Beechworth.
Bring salad and sweets to share.
Biscuit Bake for Prisoners:
Wanted, 7,000 biscuits by the 24th March.
Myrtle