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PIONEER VALLEY UNITING CHURCHES

P.O. BOX 152, WALKERSTON 4751

‘THE WINDOW’

28th

April, 2019

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Welcome, we are glad you have joined us in Worship this morning. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Website: www.pioneervalleyunitingchurch.org.au

Email: allensox42@gmail.com or glen.noy@bigpond.com

Minister: Pastor Allen Soxsmith

Phone Number: 07 4959 3974

Worship Times:

EUNGELLA

8.00am Every Sunday 10.00am Every Sunday 19th May, 2019

8.20am Kids Time 10.20am Kid’s Time 3.00pm

St Andrew’s UCA The Valley UCA Holy Communion

Bold Street Victoria St ECDA Hall

WALKERSTON MIRANI EUNGELLA

Mission Statement: Sharing Christ in Walkerston, Mirani, Eungella Worship Leaders

28th April, 2019 – Walkerston – Mirani – Pastor Allen Soxsmith 5th May, 2019 – Walkerston (HC) – Mirani (HC) - Pastor Allen Soxsmith

12th May, 2019 – Walkerston – Mirani – Pastor Allen Soxsmith 19th May, 2019 – Walkerston – Mirani (HC) - Eungella – Pastor Allen Soxsmith

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John 20:19-31 Good News Translation (GNT)

Jesus Appears to His Disciples 19 It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. Then Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I send you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive people's sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Jesus and Thomas 24 One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my finger on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” 26 A week later the disciples were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Do you believe because you see me? How happy are those who believe without seeing me!”

The Purpose of This Book 30 In his disciples' presence Jesus performed many other miracles which are not written down in this book. 31 But these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through your faith in him you may have life.

Discipleship Thought: All through the Gospels we hear the words, ‘peace be with you’. They are there in the mouths of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus in the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke – when the shepherds were terrified. They are there when Jesus calms the storm in the fourth chapter of Mark when the disciples were terrified. And they are here when again the disciples are terrified.

In each case the world as it is – as it is supposed to be – is shifting. Something is happening and it is terrifying. But in each situation – and into

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every situation of our lives – God speaks peace. How can you fully and concretely experience God’s peace today?

Prayer: Maker of light, giver of air, origin of life-giving water, we rejoice in your goodness visible to us in all that you have made.

Every tree and bird, every rock and lizard, every grain of wheat and loaf of bread is full of your goodness, your light, your air: all are sustained by your life-giving water.

We live in your bountiful world.

We grow in your light, we thrive in your air, we drink your life-giving water.

We are alive in your world and in you.

In the light of your day, with the breath in our bodies, with the energy your life-giving water provides we say, Great Is the Lord! (Words for Worship 28th April, 2019)

Each week during Worship we pray for 1 or 2 families from our congregations. Remember to uphold one another in prayer.

Pray for….Glenda, Len, Margaret and Christopher, Frances, Ray & Bill.

….those receiving or recovering from medical treatment – Carl, Len, Richard, Rev Gerhardt, Stephen’s mother, Rev Nathan.

….individuals and families who are feeling sad and lonely, the homeless and for those who have lost their jobs.

….the people affected by the bombings in Sri Lanka.

….new families to join our Congregations.

….Kyle. Yoon, Theo and Myer and Zac, Sarah, Lachlan and Abigail as they await the arrival of their babies.

….our Parish as it continues to struggle financially.

….members of our Church Council and Property Committee.

….Friends, Family and Members of the Parish who are travelling – Robyn & Scott.

….all Teachers, Students, RE Instructors, School Chaplains as they continue to educate our young people.

….Reach Out Activities.

….those who are being affected by the ever-increasing violence in our community, in our nation and all over the World.

….the members of Local, State and Federal Governments.

….for the emergency services members and for the counsellors who care for the communities in crisis situations.

….all who are experience the fury of natural disasters.

….Scripture Union Queensland, the Bible Society and School Chaplaincy.

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Give Thanks for….Pastor Allen Soxsmith, CQ Presbytery

Minister - Rev Dr Kerry Pierce, Moderator - Rev David Baker, our families and friends and for the freedom we take for granted in our Country.

….all Lay Preachers and Retired Ministers who give of their time and talents conducting Worship Services across the Mackay District.

….the many blessings we receive in our daily lives. Bible Verse: I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:18

A Little Humour: Q: Did all the animals on the ark come in pairs? A: The worms probably came in apples!

Q: What animal couldn’t Noah trust? A: The cheetah.

Q: Did Noah carry money into the ark? A: Sure….bucks and doe.

Q: Which animals were the last to leave the ark? A: The elephants. It took some time for them to pack their trunks!

“From The Big Book of Church Jokes, published by Barbour Publishing Inc. Used by permission. Mottos for Success: Two people may be trying to get across the same idea, but they may do it in completely different ways. One presentation may have positive overtones, whereas the other may have just the opposite. Almost without exception, the one who presents things in a positive, considerate way will have the greater success.

Monday Morning Prayer from the Moderator Rev David Baker: Jesus, we

named you as the Prince of Peace; may we live in the gift of your peace; may all we do and say bear witness to the peace you offer us all. Amen

Heather Tilse (today)

Jack McFarlane (29th)

Courtney Morgan (30th)

Audrey O’Meara (3rd)

Happy Anniversary

Angus & Val McGregor (4th)

Julia Pitman & James Haire (4th)

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8.00am

Saturday, 11th May, 2019

Criterion Hotel, Finch Hatton

Guest Speaker Niki Power Menu as follows: Bacon, Eggs, Tomato and Toast (Gluten Free available) $13.50: Croissants - Ham and Cheese $8.50: Gluten free Crepe – Eggs Benedict and Bacon $15. An urn will available to make your own Tea or Coffee at no Cost. Cappuccino coffees etc can be ordered as an extra. Please peruse the Menu and put your order in with Kerith or Beth ASAP. This will enable Beth (4958 3158) to pass the information on to Karen at the Criterion so they can be prepared and ready to cook when we arrive. If you need transport to Finch Hatton, let Kerith or Beth know.

Last chance to book and purchase tickets TODAY

Mothers’ Day High Tea and Entertainment Date: Saturday 11th May

Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Theme: Glitter and Shine

Venue: Northside Worship Centre

Cost: $25/person (limited tickets)

On Sale: Sunday 31 March

Tickets: to be booked by 28th April paid & collected by 4th May.

Where to get tickets: Phone Lilian on 0418 841 328 or see her at church.

Any dietary or mobility issues or a requirement to sit at a particular table

must be mentioned before booking.

The Combined Churches Charity Fundraiser is fast approaching. It is being hosted in our UCA Hall, Walkerston. If you are

able, could you please supply grocery items for a Hamper. Last year the response was so good we had two prizes which were raffled. Please check the USE BY and BEST BEFORE dates when purchasing and please, BRAND NAME items only. Our members also need to supply 5 x Hoy Prizes to the value of $5-$10 and 5 x Cent Sale Prizes to the value of $10. The UCA and Anglican ladies are in charge of supplying the sandwiches. The Roman Catholic ladies will be supplying the slices. Setting up the hall for the event will commence at 7.45am on the day. It would be appreciated if a couple of men could help get the tables out for us. This could be done the night before after

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8.30pm when the dance school finishes for the day. More information as the date gets closer.

The next issue of ‘With Love to the World’ is now available for $5 each.

There are some leaflets at the front of your church from OUR DAILY BREAD. They also provide Daily Devotions at no cost. You can receive them via your Phone or Tablet or the quarterly booklet can be posted to you. Please take a leaflet if you are interested.

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Photo $1 entry fee, maximum size 8” x 12” to be submitted by

Sunday 19th May, 2019.

Categories: People, Nature, Pictorial (Landscapes) and Pictorial

(Other)

Contact Lynn Miller 0410 005 594 or Jonelle Nielsen 0402 592 418

Read the Bible Reading on page 2: Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." We can no longer see Jesus with our eyes, so let us ask him to help us to believe. Although questioning is something to be encouraged and leads into new and rich fields, doubt and fear can be paralysing and prevent us doing anything.

In this story, Toby had to overcome his doubt and act as though he believed before he reached his reward.

Toby's Dive - Toby was huddled on the high diving board, shivering. The water was so far away that Toby felt sick just looking at it.

The previous week, Toby has missed swimming club because he had a bad cold. But at school next day, all his friends had crowded round him, high with excitement.

"Guess what, Tobes? Guess what we did? We dived off the high board! Lots of times! It's easy!"

Iona West

Photography

Competition – Display

Saturday, 25th May, 2019

2 pm

Iona West Hall, Brooks Street,

West Mackay

$5 entry, includes afternoon tea

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Toby had scowled. "Huh! Don't believe you! You're just having me on! You lot are scared to death of the high board!"

But even as he spoke, Toby had had an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of his stomach that something marvellous had happened and he had missed out. His friends were so different. Full of confidence and somehow excited. Deep down inside he knew they spoke the truth, but he wasn't about to acknowledge that. The fact that they had done it and he hadn't, made him feel small and frightened and alone and resentful.

Now that his cold was better and he was back at swimming club, he had seen his friends happily and confidently clambering up the steps to the high board and nonchalently diving far down to the water beneath.

The coach had said to him, "Go on, Toby. You can do it. Just remember your technique and stick to it. Forget the height. Just let your training take over."

So Toby had reluctantly climbed up. To start with his friends had cheered him on, but as he clung to the rail, too terrified even to step out to the end of the board, they had looked embarrassed and sidled off. Now it was worse. Toby had glimpsed a nudge and a giggle aimed in his direction and he knew it was only a matter of time before one of his friends folded his hands underneath his arms, flapped like a chicken and began to squawk.

Toby looked down and caught his coach's eye. His coach gave an almost imperceptible nod and Toby was nearly sure he winked.

Toby shut his eyes and prayed. Then before he had a chance to change his mind, he let go of the rail, ran to the edge of the board and jumped high in the air. Before he knew what was happening, his body took over and he folded into a perfect dive. As he entered the water, Toby knew it was the best sensation he had ever had in his life and he wanted to repeat it.

He climbed out of the water with his eyes shining, as all his mates cheered.

Prayer: Understanding God, when our self doubts and fears stop us from being the people you want us to be, support and help us.

Understanding God, when fear causes evil and destruction by people and nations, bring peace to human hearts.

Understanding God, when churches look inwards instead of outwards because they are afraid of new ways, give them strength and guidance.

Understanding God, when people are sick and are frightened of what the future might bring, give them comfort and heal them.

Blessing: May you be strong to conquer your fears, bold to face your doubts, and confident in Jesus Christ who rescues you. And the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you, be in your homes and in your families, with those whom you love and with those for whom you pray, both now and always. Amen.

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April Income $6855.00

April Expenditure $4964.26

Norman & Heather with their children - Geoffrey, David, Karen and Paul

Norman & Heather with their children and grandchildren

Noela Williams, Norman, Hazel Newman, Ruth Payne and Heather

Norman & Heather with their grandchildren.

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Thank you to Andrea Payne and Pastor Allen and Morelle Coxwell for their photography efforts at Heather’s 80th Birthday Celebrations. Looks as though a wonderful time was had by all.

In today’s Gospel Story, Jesus came to see the disciples who were gathered together behind locked doors. They were afraid of the Jewish authorities. After Jesus showed them his hands and his side the disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord. He sent them on their way as the Father had sent him. Help send the disciples on their way to witness the Living Christ.

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Elders

Beth Higham 4958 3158: Morelle Coxwell 4959 1229: Lynette Gargano 4951 4075: Colleen Brown 4954 5470:

Sam Fernando 4959 3298

Electronic Banking Details are as follows:

UCA Pioneer Valley – ANZ Bank - BSB: 014-010 Account No: 211557247. Please enter your surname OR Walkerston, Mirani

or Eungella in the payment description

Finish the Picture. When Jesus’ disciples were hiding, they put something in the way of their enemies. It didn’t stop Jesus from coming to them, however. To see what it was, finish the picture below.

Jesus brought something his frightened disciples really needed when they were hiding in a secret room. To discover Jesus’ words, which tell us what it was he brought, use the code below. Find all the letters with a number “1” to spell the first word. Do the same to spell words 2, 3 and 4. however. To see what it was, finish the picture below.

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Newsletter

Kerith Noy 07 4959 2328

email: glen.noy@bigpond.com or P O Box 346, Walkerston Q 4751

Prayer Warrior

Vicki Kiem Mob: 0408 767 331 email: vakmoss@gmail.com

7.40am-7.55am – St Andrew’s Vestry – Sundays

Lectionary Readings

28th April, 2019 Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelations 1:4-8; John 20:19-31 or

Psalm 150

5th May, 2019 Easter 3 Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelations 5:11-14; John 21:1-19

12th May, 2019 Easter 4 Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelations 7:9-17; John 10:22-30

19th May, 2019 Easter 5 Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelations 21:1-6; John 13:31-35

26th May, 2019 Easter 6 Acts 16:9-15; Ps 67; Revelations 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or

John 5:1-9

30th May, 2019 Ascension Day Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

WALKERSTON MIRANI

Date Bible Reader

Prayers Morning Tea

Bible Reader

Prayers

28th April Michelle Lyn Colleen W Kerr Family Bruce 5th May Neil Lyn Lyn Margaret Allen

12th May Kerith Lyn Kerith Beth Morelle 19th May Sam Lyn Sam Morelle Margaret

11th May, 2019 – Women’s Breakfast, Finch Hatton

15th May, 2019 – Prayer and Holy Communion – St Andrew’s 8.30am

19th May, 2019 – Church Council Meeting – St Andrew’s

24th May, 2019 – Combined Churches Charity Fundraiser

22nd June, 2019 – 6.30pm - Iona West Uniting Church Annual Dinner 13th July, 2019 – Dinner/Auction

19th July–21st July, 2019 – CQ Presbytery Meeting - Yeppoon

8th–10th November, 2019 – CQ Presbytery Meeting – Iona West - Pioneer Valley Parish has offered to assist with catering