CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS
The countdown is on, with only 12 days to go until
Christmas, so it’s time to celebrate. Let us celebrate
with great joy, remembering that Jesus is the
reason for the season!
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT – LAST SUNDAY
The 4GR Mayoral Carols by Candlelight in Queen’s
Park last Sunday was a tremendous success. Local
churches had a key role again this year, and all
soloists were devoted Christians. Around 10,000
people attended, and it was great to see lots of
HumeRidge people in the crowd (& on stage too).
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL – THIS WEEK
Middle Ridge Uniting Church again hosts
Toowoomba’s Christmas Tree Festival. The festival
runs from 9am to 9pm daily, until Friday 18th
December, and there are concerts each day at
10.30am & 7pm. Free refreshments include tea or
coffee with Christmas cake or slice. This event has
become an institution in Toowoomba. Don’t miss it!
HUMERIDGE CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Finally, don’t forget our special Christmas Services
here at HumeRidge. This year our theme is Hope
Awakens, and we will have soloists, carol singing,
kids segments and more. Invite your family and
friends too! Our services are:
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Sunday 27 Dec
6.30pm
9.00am
9.00am
“O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!”
- Dale White, Senior Pastor
13th December, 2015
Vol 35 No 49
FAMILY WORSHIP - 9AM
In the Auditorium
Youth Service
Speaker: Ross Savill
Youth & Families Pastor
“Agathos”
Worship Led by Youth Band
Youth Camp Reports:
Meriel Roberts
Keri Blackburn
BBQ after 9am services
to Support an Africian family
who has lost everything
SUNDAY @ FIVE - 5PM
In the Chapel
Speaker:
Lauren England
Youth Worker
Worship Led by Youth Band
Leaders Youth Report:
Jake Lodder
Communion:
Jaydan Salzke
PEOPLE & PRAYER NEWS
NATALIE ROY
* Thank God for the safe arrival of Caleb Jesse
Fox James on Friday Dec 4th. Congratulations to
Barry and Meleita.
* Praise God for Youth Camp and continue to
pray for our children, youth and leaders over the
holidays.
* Pray for preparations for HumeRidge
Christmas celebrations.
* Pray for our elderly folk and those with health
concerns, including: John & Betty McCreden, Fred
Rudacogorai, Helen Allen, Janelle Wagner, Wendy
Cheetham, Kenny Hobbins, Bev Grenfell, Olive
Russell, Angus Mathieson, Margaret Helisma, Col &
Dixie Clayton, Peter Sieders, Allan & Enid Mear,
Ron Lutter, Bill Gaschk, John & Iris Kitching, Bob
Jones, Daphne Shepherd and Neville Schultz.
* Pray for Jim Evans& Ray Schluter unwell in
hospital.
* Pray for people grieving including; Jenny
Williamson on her husband Earle’s passing,
Deirdre Pieper losing her brother Ross and Paul
Burgin on the passing of his mother. Pray also
for their families.
* Pray for those supporting aging parents.
* Pray for those needing work.
* Pray for those preparing for work transitions
and moving over Christmas.
* Continue to pray for 86% of Qld in drought.
* Pray for Robyn Pieper doing deputation with
WEC.
* Pray for Citilife (COC) and Christlife
Presbyterian.
* Pray for our Local and State Governments.
* Pray for strength and encouragement for
persecuted Christians.
IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO IS SICK OR
ENTERING HOSPITAL AND WOULD LIKE A
PASTORAL CARE VISIT PLEASE LET THE
CHURCH OFFICE KNOW.
Today is Natalie Roy’s last Sunday as a Pastor at
HumeRidge. Thanks Natalie for all you have done
during your 6+ years on our Ministry Team, and
congratulations on your new job as Pastoral Care
Coordinator at Nambour Christian College.
POSITION VACANT CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY
We are seeking a new Children’s Ministry Leader
(2 ½ days a week) to coordinate and lead our
Sunday Children’s Ministry programs. An info
sheet about the new Children’s Ministry
Position is available from the Info Counter or
Church Office. Please pass this on to anyone
you know who may be suitable for this vital role.
MINISTRY TEAM – HOLIDAYS
Dale White will be on holiday for the next four
weeks and Chris England is currently on two
week’s leave. Most Ministry staff, are not on
holidays over the summer and are available when
needs arise. The Office will close Christmas Day
and reopen Monday 4th January 2016.
NEXT SUNDAY – BBQ
Next Sunday there will be a BBQ after the 9am
service, with proceeds supporting the work the
Dunkley Family will do in their Mission Trip to the
Solomon Islands over Christmas. We invite you to
stay for lunch … and help overseas mission!
CHRISTMAS SERVICE - VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed for both Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day services. If you are able to help
with Car Parking & Coffee (Christmas Eve only) or
Greeting, Offering Collection, Cleaning &
Resetting or Money Counting (both services),
please sign up at the Info Counter and pick up a
instruction sheet.
CHRISTMAS OFFERING – COCOA
Each year we promote a Christmas Offering for
COCOA (Churches of Christ Overseas Aid). Special
envelopes will be distributed prior to Christmas
and received at our Christmas Services.
COCOA CHRISTMAS GIFT CATALOGUES
COCOA Christmas Gift Catalogues, available from
the Info Counter. These provide creative options
for charity Christmas Giving in conjunction with
Churches of Christ. There are also catalogues from
Gospel for Asia, another credible mission agency.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S PRORAM
Whilst some programs go into recess during the
summer holidays, we will continue with a
Children’s Program each Sunday except
December 27. Matt George, Chaplain at Darling
Heights & Nobby State Schools, will lead these
Sunday Morning Kids programs.
ROSTERS
THIS WEEK: SUNDAY 13th December 9AM
TODDLERS (CRÈCHE): Nerissa Geldenhuis, Bec Finch,
Rhianna Mathison
CAPPUCCINO MACHINES, COFFEE & CLEANUP:
Michelle Black (Coffee Captain), Wendy Bailey, Paul
Burgin, Ian Buttsworth, Cate West
GIFT SHOP: Judy Flett
COMMUNION CLEANUP: Paul & Jenny Feddema,
Linda Furness, Sharon Groom, Joel Parry, Warren
Savill
INFO COUNTER: Sharon Bruggemann, Sandy
Neuendorf, Narelle Tolmie
MONEY SORTERS: Peter Black, Kev Distant, Jeff
Walker
SATURDAY CLEANING - 19thDecember, 2015
Precious Eleda, Roger & Catherine Hacquoil, Peter &
Jan Hicks
13th December, 2015
NEXT WEEK: SUNDAY 20th December- 9AM
COMMUNION PREPARATION: Trish Achterberg,
Delwyn Cochrane, Margaret Phillips, Sue Tallon
GREETERS / USHERS: June Draney, Janet Fiechtner,
Pauline Hall, Dawn & Colin Hayes, John Horn, Dianne
Rooks, Athol Rosenberg
COMMUNION SERVERS: Jodie Brumpton, Lesley
Corner, John & Robyn Eastwell, Matthew Garvey, Jeff &
Cheryl Hansen, Jason Higlett, Russell & Kay Higlett,
Bob & Denise Hogarth, Lynda Krause, Jan McDowell,
Barry Paulin, Luke Pfeffer, Fred Phillips, Graham Rieck,
Dianne Rooks, Janelle Salzke, Ron Turner, Jaco Van Der
Merwe
TODDLERS (CRÈCHE): Tenille Mathison, Madalyn
Williams, Lisa Napier
CAPPUCCINO MACHINES, COFFEE & CLEANUP:
Natalie Bizzell (Coffee Captain), Mark Bizzell, Pam
Compton, Justine Foreman, Sara Osborne, Dianne
Scotton, Teneale Smith
GIFT SHOP: Patricia Armstrong
COMMUNION CLEANUP: Judy Burgin, Delwyn
Cochrane, Scott & Debbie Golding, Pauline Hall,
Femmie Sieders
INFO COUNTER: Leanne Canning, Jeff & Juanita
Lodder
MONEY SORTERS: Garry Tallon, Rodney Van Der Kley
If you wish to be added to or removed from the next round of
Church rosters, please phone the Church Office on 4635 0350
or e-mail [email protected]
Phone
MINISTRY TEAM
SENIOR PASTOR
Dale White - A/H Ph 0419 756 469
PASTOR OUTREACH
Neale Proellocks - A/H Ph 0419 737 950
PASTOR - YOUTH & FAMILIES
Ross Savill - A/H Ph 0411 201 227
PASTOR - HOME GROUPS
Peter Millican - Ph 0407 940 005
PASTOR - YOUNG ADULTS
Chris England - Ph 0413 580 012
PASTOR - WORSHIP & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Brendon Walmsley - Ph 0419 654 548
PASTOR - COMMUNICATIONS
Natalie Roy - Ph 0409 393 439
MINISTER EMERITUS
Bruce Armstrong - Ph 4635 9885
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
Naomi Kay, Will Henderson, Richard Jessup,
Russell Baills, Kaylee Benson, Luca Fielder, Caleb
George, Susanne Short, Thomas Campbell, Colin
Clayton, Luke Gale, Rebecca LaBlack, Bronwyn
Neuendorf, Sue Black, Jamie-Lee Flett, Rachel Hallett,
Sarah Christoffel, Keeley Clayton, Josiah Dunstan,
Zachary Genrich, Micah Saleh, Abby Kelderman
WEEKLY STATISTICS
Sunday 9am: 600
5pm : 70
Camp: 200
Total: 870
BUDGET AREAS
LAST WEEK Y.T.D. AVGOperational - Donations
& Growth $25,153 $ 23,150.10 $ 22,126.21
Loan Repayment
World Changers Missions
$ 3,693 $ 3,180.00 $ 2,649.61
$
617.50$ 1,827.54
Note: We adjust activities to reduce expenditure when income
is lower than budgeted for, if we can. Increased giving helps
HumeRidge Church fulfil our Mission together.