June 17 2012.pdf

New To Church?
With lots of new people at church, we are having our next ‘New
Members’ night on Tuesday 19 June. On the night we will talk about
our church, what it means to be part of it, how you can get more
involved and provide a chance to ask questions.
Even if you have been coming for a while, please feel free to come
along. For more information, contact the office on 9975 5410.
Friday Night Youth groups
In the church hall for school
years 6-8 and years 9-12
Friday nights, 7.00 - 8.30pm (Albys)
7.00 - 9pm (Fix) More Info: Andrew Daniels 9975 5410
Let’s Playgroup for Children 0-5 yrs of age.
In the playground and small hall every Monday morning 9.30 -
11.30am during public school terms. Please contact the office on 9975 5410
St Alban’s
67 Bantry Bay Road
FRENCHS FOREST 2086
Email: office@frenchsforestanglican.org
www.frenchsforestanglican.org
Minister:
Rev David Lanham
Phone: 9975 5410
REAL MEN REAL FOOTY
SAT 30 JUNE @7pm
SWANS V. GIANTS at ANZ STADIUM
$25 (includes transport)
RSVP by 16 June to Phil 0400124919 or pshepherd@aipm.gov.au
The Marriage Course
commences Wednesday 1 August at 7.00pm
A 7-session course, where you will be served coffee, tea
and dessert at a romantic candlelit table for two whilst
listening to practical talks that are informative and fun.
There’s no group work so you will only be discussing your
relationship with your partner.
For more information and to book, contact the office on
9975 5410 or office@frenchsforestanglican.org.
Assistant Minister:
Andrew Daniels
Phone: 9975 5410
Children’s Worker:
Georgina Neill
Phone: 0432 100 434
Office open Tuesday and Thursday
9975 5410—option 4
Welcome!
It’s great to have you with us.
SUNDAY
17 JUNE
J
2012
Today we continue looking at the insights to everyday Christian living from
the letter of James. Dave will be looking at James 4:1-17.
For those with children at our 10am service, a Crèche runs in the small hall,
and our Kids’ Church program meets in both halls (depending on age) after
the break.
We hope you enjoy our time together today. Please join us for morning tea
after the service.
TODAY
Submitting for Life
James 4:1-17
8:00 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Holy Communion
6.30pm Night Church
NEXT WEEK
Triple f in Church
Ephesians 2:1-10
8:00 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Family Service
6.30pm Night Church
COMING EVENTS
Prayer meeting every Wednesday, 7am
19 June
New Members Night
23 June
Working Bee
30 June
MAXiMUS—Real Men Real Footy
13 July
Friday Friends—Dee Why Library Talk
15 July
Confirmation Service
18 July
Prayer Meeting
Knowing Christ - Sharing Life

PRAISE
♦
Give great thanks to God for the response to our annual giving day. Pray that
the gifts we send will have a great impact for making Christ known in both Tanzania
and PNG. Give thanks that we have been able to find joy in the sharing in the grace
of giving.
YOUTH MINISTRY
♦ Thank God for those who want to be confirmed this year. Pray for them over the
coming weeks, that they will be clear about the promises they will make and that
God would continue to work in their lives.
♦ Pray for kids and teenagers who are hearing about Jesus through school scripture.
Pray that God’s spirit would work in their lives.
♦ Pray for preparation for Triple f in Church on 24 June. Pray that lots of parents and
families of Triple f-ers will be able to come.
HEALTH MATTERS - Prayer and Praise
♦ Pray for Andrew Muller, giving thanks for God’s gracious intervention following his
very serious accident. Pray for his ongoing recovery and for Janine and the girls as
they care for him.
♦ Continue to pray for Anita Willemse. She is improving each day, recovering from
her surgery. Pray for her protection from contracting lymphodema and for wisdom
for the doctors in determining her future treatment. Pray for Eric and Dan as they
keep supporting her throughout this and give great thanks to God who has shown
himself faithful in all things.
♦ Pray for Julia Walter as she struggles with pain and the process of rehabilitation.
Give great thanks for her improved movement over the past week. Pray that God
would give her great strength and endurance. Pray for Chris as he cares for her in
the midst of these difficult circumstances.
♦ Pray for Barbara Clapham as she continues on chemo treatment. Give thanks for
the way things have progressed with her.
♦ Pray for Wendy Turner, Margaret Chaseling, Ray Condon, Lucille Lum, John
Clapham, Judy Demeral, Valda, Chris Hoschke & Sandra Best.
MISSIONS
♦ Vink Family (Tanzania): Give thanks for the Vinks time with us and for the
incredible ways that God has used them over the years in Tanzania. Pray that they
would be encouraged as they visit other churches in the coming weeks.
♦ Bill & Sandra Callister (PNG): Pray for Sandra and Bill as they continue travelling
and translating the bible and supporting others to do the same.
♦ Karen Darda (Japan): Pray for Karen as she seeks places to meet people in her
community and develop relationships with. Japanese Ministry (St Alban’s): Pray
that more ladies will join us.
♦ Pray for Pastor Reneboy and the church in Talibon as they continue to serve God,
giving thanks for His gracious provision.
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of
insight. (Philippians 1:9)
WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER
Prayer is one of the most important things we do together. Join us on WEDNESDAY mornings from
7.00-7.30am
Knowing Christ - Sharing Life
For Prayer
Working Bee
Come along on 23 June from 8am till
12noon to get involved in a variety of jobs
that need doing around the site. Big and
small jobs to be done so there is
something for everyone. Please get
involved!
Micah Challenge
For updates on ways we can respond to
the Federal Budget on matters of Foreign
Aid and other ways of caring for those in
need go to www.micahchallenge.org.au.
Moore College Open Day
Considering studying theology and the
bible?
Saturday 29 September
9.30am—2.30pm
1 King Street Newtown
A BBQ lunch provided at 12 noon.
More info: openevents@moore.edu.au
Womens Katoomba Convention
7-9 September 2012
"Fuelled by desire"
What do you desire? More importantly,
What does God desire for you?
Speak to Ali Iacobbe for more info
0410 421 971 or
lumiere.ministry@gmail.com
Connect Groups
Our Connect Groups are a great way to
build relationships, share life and get to
know God better. Mens’, Womens’ and
mixed groups meet every day of the week.
Contact the office about joining a group.
The latest newsletter from Karen Darda is
on the back table.
Morning Tea Help Needed
We are looking for more people to assist
with providing and running morning tea
after church. If you are able to help
please contact the office. Thank you!
Knowing Christ - Sharing Life
Giving Day
Praise God for the generous response of
his people in our latest Giving Day. What a
joy it is to reflect on the blessing that our
gifts will be to God’s people both locally
and around the world.
Total funds received to date $39,805
Gifts for Tanzania $7,763
and PNG $6,404
Immediate Needs $9,823
Building Fund $15,815
Thank you again for sharing in the joy of
giving to the praise of God our Father.
Confirmation 2012
Please pray for those preparing for
confirmation:
Katelin Allan Mitchell King
Lachlan Barker Lachlan McDiarmid
Ben Berckelman Naomi Peterson
Tom Colgan Jess Wilcox
Ben Henderson Daniel Willey
Corrine James Tristan Wright
The Confirmation Service will be held at
Night Church on 15 July. For information,
speak to Andrew Daniels: 0450 403 751.
Seniors Luncheon with Clarrie Briese
Thursday 5 July at St Stephen’s, Belrose
11:00am. Clarrie Briese is a retired NSW
Chief Magistrate and will speak on “THE
EVIDENCE FOR THE RESURRECTION OF
JESUS”. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to
Maggie or Barbara with $10 by 24 June.
Supporting CMS
Want to find out more about the
missionary organisation who sends Jono &
Amy Vink out? Visit www.cms.org.au.
Weekly Giving
We recently stopped taking up the
collection during our gatherings. We are
encouraging as many as possible to
commence electronic giving (account
details on the back). We also have Giving
Boxes at both entrances for all who prefer
to give their gifts weekly at church.