Jul 28 Bulletin - Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Our Saviour Lutheran ChurchSunday, July 28 2013INVITE ... INCLUDE ... INVOLVE‘When night falls a child reaches for the safe hand of a parent.’How much more your Father in heaven gives you his hand as you arePraying in the DarkThere are some times when we are unable to find the words topray. This is when it is good to have some prayers that we have‘learnt by heart’. The Lord’s Prayer is one that most of us know,but what if we were to take a lesson from the Old TestamentJews of learning scripture ‘by heart’.The psalms teach us to reach out to God in our despair.My favourite is Psalm 31—a prayer of faith in troubled times—and I pray it often. Another is a prayer learnt in a 12-stepprogram of recovery—the Prayer of Acceptance, whichI have ‘learnt by heart’. (Kerry Groch)True, strong and loving God,teach me to see things as they really are,to accept myself and to trust fearlessly in your care,to govern myself and to find my peace in doing your will,and, winning or losing,to give myself back to you and to your people.

Our Saviour worship at745 Rochedale Rd, RochedaleSundays 8:30 am & 6 pmEMERGENCY PASTORAL CARE0439 606 989PASTORSPastor Robin Stelzer3219 0055 (W) 3208 2657 (H)robin.stelzer@oslc.org.auPastor Matthew Thomas3340 8891 (Office/RLC)0400 980 362 / 3841 1655 (H)matthew.thomas@lca.org.auCHINESE MINISTRYRonald Lee (0430 567 509)ronald.lee@lca.org.auCOUNSELLOR AND CHILD& FAMILY MINISTRYKerry Groch (3219 0055)kerry.groch@oslc.org.auGROUP LIFE & COMMUNITY BUILDERTim Kelly (0431 617 222)tim.kelly2009@gmail.comBlog: http://tnklly210.wordpress.comYOUTH WORKERCarrie Traynor Doble (0422 665 575)caroline.traynor@greencrossvet.com.auLAZER MINISTRY WORKERWarwick Doble (0423 971 917))warwick.doble@gmail.comMUSIC COORDINATORRachael Stelzer (0422 433 229)rstelzer75@gmail.comDOORWAYS OFFICE525 Underwood Rd, RochedaleTues, 9-12 Wed-Fri, 9-3:30 pm3219 0055 / 3219 0268Fax: 3219 0054SECRETARY & BULLETIN EDITORMarilyn Krenskemarilyn.krenske@oslc.org.auOSLC Website: www.oslc.org.auOSLC Facebook Website:http://www.facebook.com/OurSaviourSNL: www.sundaynightlive.orgWe are so pleased to have you worship withus at Our Saviour Lutheran Church.Whether you are here for the first time, or come fromtime to time, you are very welcome! We are ready toassist you at our Welcome Table on the left as youleave for the coffee area. Please introduce yourself andask for assistance. We hope you feel at home here!WORSHIPTODAY (July 28)8:30 am: ‘Praying in the Dark’ (Luke 11:1-13)9:30 am: Under 5’s Singing & KFCImmediately after service: Choir Practice (Chapel)3:30 pm: Confirmation (Chapel Classrooms)6:00 pm: Café ChurchNEXT SUNDAY (August 4)8:30 am: ‘On our Knees’(Crepin’s story—praying church)(1 Peter 2:9-17; Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-4)9:30 am: Under 5’s Singing & KFC3:30 pm: Confirmation (Chapel Classrooms)PRAYER GROUPS meet ...Wed, 9:15 am (Chapel),Sat (Men’s Breakfasts) 6:30 am (venues in Bulletin)Sun, 8 & 10:15 am, 5 pm (Chapel)Prayer needs any time: Elmore Kotzur–3341 3664Prayer support is available for every need.PRAYER CHAIN Elmore Kotzur (3341 3664) Patricia Lauth (3808 5357) Jo Kahler (0418796210)or a pastor or staff member.

Prayers Pray for and praise God for families and teams at Coolum this weekend—for workprogress at the campsite, joy of fellowship and safe travel. Praise God for large numbers of Christian Life Week campers at last Sunday’s SundayNight Live service. Praise God for ministry teams, Blokes BBQ and youth and parent peerministry support to continue the faith inspiration. Pray for HOSTS’ Burundi Barnyard Bonanza next Saturday night—for joyful fellowshipand compassionate support for Burundi. Pray for Qld District Pastors’ Conference, Wednesday to Friday this week, includingPastors Robin & Matt. Also Synod next weekend at St. Peter’s College. Pray for God’swisdom for decision-making and God’s joy to share progress and state-wide friendships. Pray in this season of Australia’s leadership confusion for a renewal in our prayer asGod’s church. ‘I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession andthanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we maylive peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases Godour Saviour, who wants all to be saved and to come to know the truth—Christ Jesus,the ransom for all’ (1 Tim 2:1-5). Pray for Australia,− for God to call forth leaders of integrity, wisdom, servant attitude and Godly vision,− for democratic wisdom so that voters discern and support wise, compassionate,responsible, efficient and frugal policies.− for merciful and just solutions for refugee and immigration problems,− for economic management that is just for all workers, responsible towards God’sworld and all his creatures, and committed to share our national blessings with allnations and needs. Pray that God would strengthen all the aid agencies working in Africa and otherparts of the world, for mercy-givers and missionaries to spread His love through theiractions and His Good News, especially Australian Lutheran World Service. Please continue to pray for our Chinese ministries:− Praise God that 10 children attend children’s ministry regularly each Sunday morning.Pray for more families to attend services, and for more helpers for children’s ministries.− Pray for the Chinese congregation meeting on July 28 to review all their ministries.− Pray for research into building effective ministries to grow Chinese worshippingcommunity.Pray for Peter Crepin, to share prayer experiences next Sunday.Pray for Aaron Eime, currently involved in meeting the Churches Mission to Jews. Prayfor God’s Spirit to work the opening of hearts and minds to Jesus the Messiah.Pray for Stan Dudgeon, Steve Brine, Steve Powell, Richard Kyffin and Liz Doble,as they prepare for the October Emmaus Walk.Pray for Elita Vilcins (Brian, Dwan & Valesca), being baptised today.

Pray for Michael Beardsley, missionary in Japan (see latest newsletter at entry table).Pray for Seminary student families: Daniel, Jenny & Eli Mueller, Ryan & Priscilla Norris(Riikka, Caius & Kelsie), Roelof & Rebecca Buitendag (Jax), Andrew & Heather Neumann.Pray for travellers, including Tim & Patria Ruhle, Sarah Murray, Adam & KittyCranston, Ian & Noreen Roennfeldt as they prepare to travel to the USA for 3 months.Congratulations to Manyok (John) & Anyier on the birth of Baraka Yaak Manyok onMonday night, July 22.Pray for the safe arrival of babies almost due to Toni, Cobus & Harrison Buitendag;Paula, Michael & Andrew Spann; Sarah, Nat & Grace Dixon and for other parents inwaiting including Matt & Cherie Flowers; Sharon, Matt & Ethan Cartwright;Rebecca, Mike & Ryan Wollert; Andrea, Brad & Oliver Jeisman.Personal & Health NeedsFamily & friends of Ed Gaskell, for God’s comfort after his recent death.Narelle & Peter Crepin—the cancer battle journey for Narelle is being overseen by God’smerciful support; enabling pain relief, daily encouragement, gestures of loving help,numerous cards and messages, family aid and joyful trust. Praise God and please continueto pray—also for plan to hear from Peter next Sunday ... the prayer story.Pearl Francis—Pearl is giving thanks for daily progress after breaking her hip. Pleasecontinue to pray for healing and strength as she regains her mobility.Ullrich Muller (6 years old), recovering from an aneurism and emergency brain surgery(with right side paralysis & loss of speech resulting). Pray for follow-up surgery on Monday(Jul 22) to fully repair the offending artery. Pray for safe outcome and a successfulrecovery program to learn to walk and talk.Margaret Faulkner (Sue Simpson’s mother), undergoing tests. Pray for good outcomeand peace.Annie Perera: Pray for cancer recovery, family strength & comfort, and follow-up scans.Adele Hensch—Pray for approaching spinal surgery, for God’s watchful aid, and in thanksfor the help that is making surgery possible.Korean, Suk duk byun (William), for peace and healing from cancer surgery in Korea.Pray for Sharon Brown, receiving chemo for liver cancer—pray for chemo to be effective,and for restored energy.Remember those in personal or health need, including Chris Joyce, Margaret McMillan,Linda Krey, John Lauth, Dorrie Eisenmenger, Elias Tsimboukis, Oscar van derWalt, Robin Boyd, Matthew Francis, John Russo, Ana Moran, Sophie Oudney,Pam & David Schiller, Bob Hughes, Glenda Hannon, Helen Chow, Ernst Wintzer,Robyn Schreck, Adam Vasiliou, David Shepherd, Peter Maas, Judith King, EdnaBeath, Richard McPherson.PrayerYES, we are focussing on INVITING, INCLUDING & INVOLVING one anotherin PRAYER—receiving prayer for needs, learning to pray, exploring prayer struggles,hearing stories of prayer. We want to hear of your questions and yourstories of prayer—jot us a note or speak to pastors or staff.

Notices1. LAST CHANCE ... Please give us a hand this week!We are making a banner from our ‘many hands’, to celebrate being many,yet one body in Christ. All we need is to trace around your hand at coffeetime—or evening service tonight. Hands will be used to form the bannerimages, demonstrating everyone INCLUDED—INVOLVED.2. Youth News ... See ’Rolling Stone’ SNL bulletin at entry table—full of youth stories,photos, CLW camp comments and Youth ministry events. Take a copy and pray for our youthand youth leaders and staff: Warwick and Carrie.3. Notice of Our Saviour MeetingMid-year update on ministry, challenges and joys—Sunday August 18, 10:15 amMeeting will include a ‘big-picture’ report on life at Our Saviour, opportunities, blessings, missionand prayer points. We will also consider nominations for vacant leadership roles including:1. Our Saviour Treasurer—reporting, budgets and financial supervision—accounts, payroll,etc. covered by staff/volunteers. (Thank you, Peter Chong—no longer able to serve).2. Members for Governance Council—big picture, prayer, planning & leadership.3. Members for Resource Council—Building resources for ministry, both financial missionsupport and asset care. Also need gender balance—all men involved at present.Nomination forms at entry table.4. Thursday Ladies have commenced studies using ‘The Purpose Driven Life’. Newmembers are very welcome to join us in the Prayer Chapel at 9:30 am each Thursday ofschool term. If anyone has a copy of ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ which they could loan to thegroup, it would be appreciated. See Gwen Dudgeon for more information.5. Building Caring Relationships….Training for caring Christians—Sat Aug 24,9 to 1 pm. Led by international teacher, Rebecca Chong. Reserve the day. Discoveressentials and the joy of building close relationships.6. Our Saviour Annual Beach PicnicThe Date: November 2, 2013We have a coordinator—Kerry Groch—now we need to add a teamof helpers. Talk to Kerry or Steve.7. Room to Rent ... A member is looking for a flatmate (single) to share a house inMt Gravatt East. Cost $150 p/wk plus expenses. Contact David (0403 316 737).

8. 9.Music Training DayFor:Cost:August 17, 9 am to 4 pmKleinschmidt CentreAll members of Our Saviour& SNL worship bands, plusinterested musicians/vocalists.$10 for m/tea, lunch, a/tea,plus teaching materials.Bring: Bible and penThis day is essential for all membersof Our Saviour’s music teams.Sessions will be provided onsinging, band dynamics, teamwork,and the heart of music ministry.You will learn new songs, get toknow your music team & your rolein it, and be inspired to serve in thisministry.RSVP with payment to RachaelStelzer by Thurs, Aug 1 torstelzer75@gmail.com,0422 433 229.10. Tables of 8 Pot-Luck Dinner..Sep 7.. A great night of friends, food! If youcan host a Dinner for 8, 6 or 4, or think you’d be adelightful dinner guest, we want to know! Eachguest will bring a dish to share. All hosts receivea pack including ideas & tips on how tomake the most of the night, invitations to send totheir guests.Why not hosta themed party, games night, fundraising party,black tie fine dining, 80s theme, BBQ…or just alovely night with friends new and old!! Sign onsheets on table in foyer! Danielle Wilson(0466 222 837), Rod/Marj Eime (3341 1903),Judith Powell (3341 7210).Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tablesof8.

A Guide to Prayerfor all who seek GodI have a book on prayer given to me by a friend of mine a few months ago. Thebook is entitled “A Guide to Prayer For All Those Who Seek God”. It seems a littleunwieldy but the writers and editors must have decided that no other title would doit justice.As we begin a series on prayer, I must admit that I have misgivings. We often citescripture passages such as ‘ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and you shallfind’ as the guide to prayer. From this passage we conclude that all we need to do iskeep on keeping on, stick at it and persist. To conclude otherwise seems to be achallenge to the very bedrock of our faith. Yet, we all know that prayer is not justasking for things (for example, an Australian top six that can provide a decent scorein the next test match at Old Trafford) but that it should be more than sayingthe same things every day. How do develop a life of prayer that is meaningful,empowering and transformative.Another friend of mine told me this week that last year she prayed for humility andthis year she is praying for wisdom. My experience is that whenever we ask for thisin prayer, God provides it in abundance. Reading from the above mentioned book,the writer suggests that prayer provides us with the answers to the followingnagging questions: ‘How will I know God? How will I know that God is guiding me?How will I know that God has forgiven me?’ The answer to these questions exists ina life of prayer in which we come to God just as we are, with no pretence to beother than we are, better than we are or worse than we are. It is through prayerthat we discover the truth of St Paul’s words in Romans 8:38-39: ‘For I amconvinced that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ ourLord.’Above all, I recall CS Lewis’s conclusion that prayer never changes God but changesus, the one who prays. As a specific fun challenge for you, I suggest that this weeksometime you choose one aspect of your life that is in pain such as a relationship,a situation, and simply present that to God. Explain what you would like to seehappen, articulate your desire for the situation. Then, see if at the end of yourprayer time you do not have a new perspective, a new understanding. In alllikelihood that new understanding will be formed through love, wisdom and humilityattributes of our loving God who we know through Jesus Christ our Lord.Tim Kelly, Group Life & Community Builder

MUSICAL EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Yamaha Powered Amplifier (6 channels), Model EM-100 Set of 2 Yamaha Speakers (50 Watts power each speaker + speaker cables).Please contact Chris Joyce on 33418141 if interested in inspecting/purchasing.This Week at Our SaviourTues Jul 30 .......... 8:30 am ......... Playgroup (Redeemer Multipurpose Centre)Wed July 31 ........ 9:15 am ......... Mid-Week Prayer (Chapel)6:30 pm ......... Stelzer Home Group (Andrea St, Tarragindi)6:30 pm ......... Spann Home Group (344 Ham Rd, Wishart)6:30 pm ......... Strelan Home Group (1/212 Gladstone)7:15 pm ......... Growing in Christ (856 Rochedale Rd)Thurs Aug 1 ........ 9:30 am ......... Thursday Ladies (Chapel)Fri Aug 2 .............. 3:45 pm ......... Lazer (Chapel)7:00 pm ......... OSSY (Chapel)7:30 pm ......... HOG Home Group (Kotzur, Packman Ave, R’dle)Sat Aug 3 ............. 6:30 am ......... Men’s Breakfast (Woo, 27 Tandara St, R’dle)6:30 am ......... Men’s Breakfast (Crepin, 2 Winton Pl, Beenleigh)9:15 am ......... Revelation Prayer (Chapel)5:30 pm ......... Burundi Barnyard Bonanza (Multipurpose Centre)Rosters for Sunday, August 4Greeters: J & K Bruun, M Jacobsen, M Lawrie, K GrochStewards: S & J Powell, C Mitchell, K SiebrechtHoly Communion: G Kempe, P Lauth, H & G OpalkaLectors: T Meyer, J Schubert Prayers: M BobleterCommunion Preparation: J Palmer, K CoxMusic am: M Krenske Audio am: K Krenske Visual am: R GrochM/Tea: W & C Peterson, S Park, M Thomas, S Jacobsen Chapel Sign: M LamudePrep Bible Reading—M Jacobsen, L Hodgkinson, R Eime, J CottonBirthdays known to be celebrated this WeekJul 28—Aidan JessenJul 31—Damon Chalmers, Amanda Stasinowsky, Andrew Van ElswykAug 3—Tania Stasinowsky, Cheryl Brauer, Isla Moore, Sarah Dixon, Barbara MeadAug 4—Sandra TreebyAttendances & Offerings for Sunday July 21AM: 258 PM: 278 Combined Offering: $6,629.30Av Offering to end June: $6,471.92Anticipated 2013 Budget Need: $6,500.00