The Link

September 22 2013

Neil Ryan Senior Pastor

Seth Emery Youth Pastor

Kathy Heath Childrens Pastor

Gavin Jones Pastor, LifeChurch

Allan Stanley-Smith Pastor, Pastoral Care

Welcome

September 22 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 Neil Ryan Annette & Ross Kennedy, Monica Kennerley Ros & Geoff Higgins, Lyn Ryan Life Church

Finances
September 2013 Giving Target Cash Giving to date Electronic Giving to date Total Giving September 26,385 6,828 7,260 14,088

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

Just a Minute
In 1959 Australian Geoff Mack wrote the lyrics to "I've been everywhere", a song listing 94 Australian place names linked only by their ability to rhyme with each other. Heres one of the chorus Ive been to Wollongong, Geelong, Kurrajong, Mullumbimby, Mittagong, Molong, Grong Grong, Goondiwindi, Yarra Yarra , Bouindarra, Wallangarra, Turramurra, Boggabri, Gundagai, Narrabri, Tibooburra, Gulgong, Adelong, Billabong, Cabramatta, Parramatta, Wangaratta, Coolangatta, whats it matter? As we come to Church this morning, cant help thinking, where are you? Whats the name of the place where you find yourself today? Ive been to some strange places over the years. In the north of Tasmania is a little place called Nowhere Else. Its at the base of the mountains and the road going in doesnt go anywhere else! Maybe the name has to do with its location or maybe someone loved it so much that they wanted the world to know there was nowhere else like it! Then, a few years back I came across a place called Paradise. Paradise is a rural locality in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It lies on the eastern side of the Dart River at the head of Lake Wakatipu, close to the settlement of Glenorchy. No need to guess what someone was thinking when they named this place! Both Nowhere Else and Paradise are spectacularly beautiful locations. But if you are driving through Central West NSW you experience an agricultural and mining region which sits on the Newell Highway and Mid-Western Highways. This area is known as The Shire of Bland. Those who have driven those highways understand that the early settlers didnt have to think very long before coming up with that name! Its easy to think all the happy people live in Nowhere Else, or Paradise and all the miserable people live in the Shire of Bland. Its easy to look around at those who are in a better place than us, either materially, geographically, financially or emotionally and think they are better off than we are. The Apostle Paul was in prison in Rome. How easy to look at those who were in Paradise and wish he was there. Instead he writes these amazing words..
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Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has 13 actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout 14 the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the 21 Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear For to me, to live is Christ [Philippians 1:12-14;21] Is it just possible that whether we live in Paradise or the Shire of Bland, Jesus can redeem that place for Himself! We welcome people from all different places today. I have great news. Jesus wants to come to your place!! God Bless Neil

City Bible Forum

Inspiring Leadership - an opportunity to meet three of Adelaides most experienced and inspiring leaders, Bob Beaumont, Frank Seeley and Professor Robert Norman. Wednesday 30 October, 5.45 - 8.00pm at Harrys Bar Function Room (event venue upstairs at 12 Grenfell Street) Tickets: $25 or $45 for 2 includes cocktail food. Register at City Bible Forum
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Newcomers Information Session

If you have recently commenced attending Unley Park you are invited to an Information th Session which will be held straight after the morning service on 13 October in the Lounge. This is an opportunity for you to find out more about Church life and to meet with the Pastors, the Ministry Leadership Team and Church Leaders in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The session will be brief with hot & cold drinks available. Please come and join with us for this occasion. If you have any questions or concerns please see Garry Gooden.

Pastoral Care Communication

If you have a pastoral care need or information you would like to pass on please contact Allan Stanley-Smith directly rather than the church office. His contact details are allan316@bigpond.net.au or allan.stanley-smith@upbc.org.au or his telephone details are in the church directory.

Thursday Prayer Meeting

The final prayer meeting for this term is planned for Thursday 24th September at the home of Margie Stevens, 2 Neweys Road, Mitcham at 1.30 pm. Love to see you there. New ones most welcome. Questions? Ring Noelene Hunt 82783075

Our Missionary Families

The Badger Family Tim, Bron, Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyn OMF, Manila, Philippines To our surprise, Stephen was able to have surgery on his bulging lip scar last week (it was a very quick time frame from appointment on Saturday to theatre booking for Tuesday). We are thankful to be able to do this whilst we are still here so we dont have to go on the waiting list for a plastic surgeon in Australia when we get back. Please pray for a quick recovery with no additional scarring or complications so that he can resume playing his beloved Baritone again. Thank you for your prayers for SonRise Church as we meet this morning, with Owen preaching today. Please pray for our two midweek bible studies (Monday and Wednesday) as both seekers and believers study the bible together with Owen and David. Pray for understanding and open hearts as Gods word is opened. Joshua has adjusted well to his return to kindergarten. We are so thankful for the friendly atmosphere amongst the children and the parents. Please pray for Sarah and fellow missionary, Noriko, as they have increased opportunities to interact with other families.

The Ames Family Owen, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica & Joshua OM/TEAM Church Planting, Tokyo, Japan

Pre-service prayer
We meet each Sunday morning before the coffee time and before the service, in Neil Ryan's office for a short time of prayer at 9.45 a.m. All welcome. "Did I not say to you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God"? John 11:40

Pray for these families

Names for this week beginning September 22: Fernando Coelho Charles, Kerryn, Christian & Laurence Coffrant Kingsley & Glenda Congdon Joan Craven Eileen Crouch Stephen, Lindsey, Obadiah, Barnabas & Anak Crowe

Out and About

Bruce Townsend is preaching at Lenswood Church of Christ today, Sunday September 22 and 10am.

Love in Action
Operation Christmas Child is our Love in Action. Operation Christmas Child shares the gift of Gods love, world-wide, with children in orphanages, refugee camps, hospitals, schools, and remote areas. Each box is accompanied by a copy of the gospel and an opportunity to learn about Jesus. Please remember before you shop to read the flyer for gift ideas and prohibited items and remember that everything in the box must be brand new, no preloved things Boxes can be returned to UPbc or placed at the front of the church under the display All boxes need to be back by Sunday 20 October The boxes cost 50 cents each to produce so can you please leave your money in the container on the table? It would be very special if you could include a photo and a little note. Including the cost of $9.00 will cover all the shipping costs of your box. Please pray that your box will be a blessing to a child who will come to know Jesus because you cared. Thank you for helping us with Operation Christmas Child
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Furniture for new family

A new family from Iran will move into Winston Ave, Cumberland Park tomorrow, Monday. They are in need of furniture, whitegoods, kitchen items, manchester, table, chairs, beds even mattresses for short term sleeping on the floor. If you can help or know where furniture might be obtained please contact Allan 0400150569. Other contact details are in the new directory.

Sermon Notes

This week at UPBC

Playgroup Tuesday September 24 9.30am-11.30am Tuesday September 24 9.30am-10.30am Tuesday September 24 11am-12noon Tuesday September 24 5.30pm - 8.00pm Tuesday September 24 5.45pm - 8.00pm Wednesday September 25 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday September 25 7.45pm - 9.00pm Thursday September 25 9.30am Friday September 27 7.30pm - 9.30pm Sunday September 29 10.00am Sunday September 29 5.00pm

Prayer Team

Hilighters

Munchiez Food Van

City Bible Forum 12 Grenfell St, Adelaide Playgroup

Bible study at the church

Know Your Bible

Elevate Youth Group (year 8-12)

Morning Worship

LifeChurch

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