Bethany 9:00am 86 Raceview Street, Raceview QLD 4305

Grace 10:00am 19 Ipswich Street, Riverview QLD 4303

St Johns 8:00am & 9:30am 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich QLD 4305

Ipswich Lutheran House 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich Qld 4305

Telephone: 07 3202 4035 Facsimile: 07 3281 9762

Email: enquiries@ilp.org.au Internet: www.ilp.org.au

11th September, 2016 17th Sunday after Pentecost

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A Message From Pastor Milton

This week we welcome Prep A to St John’s (9:30 am service) and Prep B to Bethany. The Prep A class are going to share with us about How do we make good decisions? They are going to be sharing how the

Good Samaritan made a good decision in helping the injured man. They will be encouraging us with the fact that when we help others in need we are making a good decision. The Prep B class are also talking about God’s love for us in Jesus. They will be retelling the story of the Lost (Prodigal) son. How the son in Jesus’ story made some terrible decisions but in the end decided to return home – a good decision. The climax of the story is the fact that his father welcomed him back with open arms. This reminds us that God always welcomes us with open arms, even when we have sometimes wandered away from him. We thank God for our School and for the opportunity for both the Prep classes together with their parents and friends to join us in our worship services this Sunday. Milton

Worship This Week Bethany 9am Service without Holy Communion

Children’s Ministry

Grace 10am Service without Holy Communion

St Johns 8am Service without Holy Communion – LHS page 23 Readings Exodus 32: 7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17,Luke 15: 1-10 Hymns 131 LH, 170 LH, 851 LHS, 465 LH

9.30am Contemporary Service without Holy Communion No Sunday School

St Marks 8.30am Service without Holy Communion

9.30am Sunday School

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Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar This Week

Mon 12/9 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed)

Coming Up

Mon 19/9 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry (Bethany Shed)

Tue 20/9 10.00am Parish Office Staff Meeting

7.00pm Bethany Worship Team Meeting

Wed 21/9 9.00am -2.30pm

West Moreton Zone Fellowship Day (Bethany Worship Centre)

6.45pm Bethany Ministry Team & Church Council Meeting

Happenings in our Parish

Welcome We would like to welcome to worship at St John’s 9.30am service this morning the Prep A students and their families together with their teachers Mrs Jenny Schiller and Mrs Roxanne Allum. Also this morning we welcome to worship at Bethany the Prep B students and their families together with their teachers Miss Caitlyn Hughes and Mrs Carla Cole-Stokes.

Thank You We thank Bob Weiss for leading worship at Grace this morning.

Please use the card in your bulletin to invite someone along to

Church. Don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to share God’s message

with others. If you need more cards, please collect from back of

Church.

Need Prayer? If you would like to make a request for prayer to the Prayer Chain you can email your request to prayercc@optusnet.com.au

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Bethany Traditional Service – Sunday 18th Sept at 7.30am

Prayer Haven Please note: Prayer Haven will be in recess for Tuesdays 20th and 27th September. Prayer Haven will resume on Tuesday 4th October, 10 - 12 noon.

Phone Troubles The Parish Office is currently experiencing problems with our phone lines. We hope to have the issue sorted out shortly. If you are experiencing difficulties getting through please use our alternative number 3281 8221.

Veronica Heck – Counsellor Veronica Heck has begun providing counselling services out of the Parish Office. Veronica commenced offering this service on Tuesday 23rd August. At the moment she is offering counselling on Tuesday afternoon and during Friday each week. Please pray for Veronica as she helps families and individuals in a way that is a witness to Christ’s love.

Ladies Fellowship We have the West Moreton Zone Fellowship Day at Bethany on Wednesday 21 September. As guild members, we need to supply food for morning tea and afternoon tea. Please bring your contribution to the Bethany church kitchen by 8.40am if possible. We could have from 30 to 50 people present on the day.

Pastoral Care Request We have a member from Bethany is living in Forest Lake Lodge and she is in desperate need of someone to visit and give her Holy Communion. Could you please prayerfully consider whether God could use you to visit and give His meal to this lady; preferably once a month but bi-monthly would still be better than what is happening now. Contact Parish Office and let Vicki know if you could visit her. Thanking you in advance

Time Out…food for each day Orders are now being taken for the 2017 Devotion Book Time Out…food for each day. Each meditation is a ‘time-out’ of about 3 plus minutes and consists of a Bible reading, some thoughts on that passage, and a short prayer. This book provides Christian devotions based on the lectionary Bible reading for the day. The devotions can be used for individuals, families and groups. Order your copy now at the parish office – 3202 4035 or simply make your request on a careslip today Cost $23 including postage. Delivery in December 2016.

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Knowing Christ and Making Him Known For you to think, pray and talk about. Over the next 10 weeks, we will be including in the bulletin some discussion starters about evangelism. These discussion starters link in well with the Renew Mission Life Sermon Series and Bible Study series that is happening throughout our churches. Please use these discussion starters as part of your personal and family devotions. Evangelism – involves you becoming Christ like. One of the themes of scripture is that we are called to become like Christ; Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5. Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 2 Corinthians 2:15. And to become Christ like we need to allow the stories to resonate in our life. Take time to read the stories of Jesus, as you do think about what is the attitude of Jesus and what does he do? Then think about How much do you match up to Jesus? What in your life needs to change?

Upcoming Events

Parish Children & Youth Ministries – Friday 16th September

Term 3

RAGE 6.30pm (final for term 3)

Men’s Shed – Thursday 22nd September 6.30pm - CPR Awareness

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Name Badges

We will be placing an order shortly for name badges. If you need to replace a lost badge or if you would like to purchase one, please let us know either via careslip

or contact the parish office. The cost of badges are $10.00 (magnetic back) or $7.00 (pin back).

Fundraising Event

Days 4 Girls Theatre Night

Ipswich Little Theatre Company presents

DECKCHAIRS (A season of Three, One Act Plays)

Rated PG – contains adult themes

Friday 23rd September Tickets $25.00 each (including supper)

Contact: Alan Hauser

Employment Opportunity

We are seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the team at Ipswich Lutheran Church. The position is for between 6-8 hours per week for someone with skills in design and social media and will look to support the work of the church through strengthening all communication. For a full position description and to apply, contact the church office: admin@ilp.org.au or (07) 3202 4035. Applications close 30th September.

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LCAQD Event

LCAQD Church Workers in Service

Retreat 2016 18-20 October

at James Byrne Centre, Highfields

Register online at: https://register.eventarc.com/35672/lcaqd-church-workers-in-service-retreat-2016

Growing Young Adults for the future LYQ’s Young Adult Discipleship Retreat is a twelve day (24/09 – 05/10) live-in experience that will immerse you into a culture that will grow you personally and spiritually. Last year one participant said “It was the most personally growing, eye opening and perspective changing experience I have ever been too.” Funding up to 100% is available through Ipswich Lutheran Church (normal cost $975). Please speak to one of the pastors SOON. More info at: lyq.org.au/yadr

Available from your local Church foyer

Current Bethany School Newsletter

Back to Church Sunday Now’s The Time cards

Last Week Attendance and Offerings

Bethany 6/9 9.00am 86 $2735.00

Grace 6/9 10.00am 21 $290.00 (gold coin $16.00)

St John’s 6/9 8.00am 56 $1314.00 9.30am 62 -

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Prayer Corner

Church Prayer Time A time of prayer is held at Bethany every Sunday at 8.30am. Any and all are welcome to join in with these prayer times. Prayer Points

for the church, that it would continue the work of Jesus in seeking out and saving those who have lost their way

for all those children have been baptised, but whose parents have not fulfilled their vows, that the Spirit of God would guide them home to his people

for those who have become 'lost' in the world: those who are homeless, addicted, unemployed, uneducated, sick, or rejected in any way

for those who travel, that they may return home safely

for young people who live on the streets

for those who blaspheme God's name, and persecute his followers, that they may be enlightened with faith in Christ

for all members of our congregation who have ceased to gather with us for worship, that we may seek them out and invite them to return

Care Slip & General Parish Prayer Requests

Thank you for medical people who care for our health.

Thanks for the rain.

May God give peace and comfort to those who have lost loved ones.

Lord please help Fathers worldwide to be strong in Jesus' love - to practice being Godly.

Thank you Lord for all Fathers, particularly our Heavenly Father. Other Prayers

Please pray for Frank Fredericksen and Hayley Cox who were married yesterday at Kholo Gardens Chapel.

Please pray for the new Renew Love.Life.Community (GO) group that will be meeting this afternoon at the Riverview Manse. We praise God that eight people have signed up for this new study series.

General Prayers

Please continue praying for o the pastors, office staff and leaders of the Parish and congregations. o the upcoming meetings of the parish and congregations (refer to the

‘Coming Up’ section at the back of this bulletin). o the church services beforehand and as they take place o specific events as they arise i.e. funerals, weddings, baptisms, synod,

studies undertaken across the parish

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Next Week

Rosters Bethany

9am Grace 10am

St Johns 8am

St Johns 9.30am

Date Sun 18-Sep-16

Title 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 20

Bible Readings Amos 8: 4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 Luke 16: 1-13

Altar Colour Green

Service Time & Details

Service Order LHS page 6 HC Contemporary

9.30am w/o HC

Bible Readings Reader

Isabella / Kathy Z J.Tjoeng M Oldfield A Sephton

Support Lay Leader Caitlin S Wood

Ushers CameronD /

NathanD Kathage(f)

J O'Donnell, B Steinhardt

R Kreis J & L Stewart

Welcomers Eunice / Graame D

HC Assist. Pastor / JOHN S / Warren / Marellen

J.Freiberg R Schultz

Prayer Leader Jenny

Prayers Pastor / Eunice D /

Eunice S / Neil

Organist / Musicians Trio D Cobbin Han Jess Leanne

Children’s Ministry / Children's Activity

SCHOOL HOLS. E.Young J Bailey

PP Operator Phillip L G Van den Boog R Jungfer

Sound Desk David / John S D Grieger

Video Operator

Bethany Children’s Talk/ Song/ St

John’s offering counter

GAYLEA / Amy Eileen, Marie S M Zeidler

PP Designer Graham T Dean T Dean

Morning Tea/Coffee Heather / Jenny E.Smith C Tabke,

M Theuerkauf M Smith L Stiller

Cleaning xxxxx J.Ballschmieter Borchert, Zahnow Borchert, Zahnow

Flowers xxxxx

Mowing xxxxx J Kreis J Kreis

St John’s Monthly Roster

Altar linen: N Schultz / Brass clean: Sippel, Smith / Altar paraments: C Barnett / Care slips/pencils: - / Activity bags: E Meier / Tract rack: L Stiller / Open Book: L Stiller / Funeral

clean: F Overington / Usher: C Hoffmann, A Sephton, (emerg - M Oldfield) / Organist: D Gowell / Caterers: L Riggs, G Borchert, K Pike, M Smith / Wedding usher: C Hoffmann

Any changes or corrections with the rosters please contact the congregation’s roster coordinator – Bethany – Doreen Gowell/Gayle Green, Grace – Errol Freiberg, St John’s - 8am Claire Barnett, 9.30am Wayne Kreis

Bulletin notices and inserts deadline: Thursdays 2pm

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Want to know more about Jesus? Head to ‘Next Steps’ on our website:

nextsteps.ilp.org.au Or alternatively, speak to one of our pastors. We would love to

hear from you and help you if you want to continue in your faith walk, learning more

about our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Guests – we trust that you have drawn closer to God in worship today. Our church is

blessed by your presence today. Please stay and enjoy a ‘cuppa’ with us after

worship and make yourself known to us. We’d love to answer any queries you may

have.

Help Us To Care - if you know of someone who has fallen ill or who is suffering in

any way, please let the Pastoral Care Coordinator or one of the Pastors know by

contacting the parish office so that appropriate care and follow up can occur.

Thinking Of Joining This Church? – We would love for you to make that

commitment with us, as you make a conscious decision to be part of something

bigger than simply yourself. If you have been worshipping here regularly and are not

yet a member, the pastors would be happy to talk to you about ‘making our Church

home - your Church home.

Ipswich Lutheran Parish Contact Details:

Parish Office 32 Roderick Street, Ipswich, QLD, 4305

Open│Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm,

Phone│07 3202 4035

Fax│07 3281 9762

Email│admin@ilp.org.au

Web│www.ilp.org.au

Parish Staff Lead Pastor│Milton Fritsch

Associate Pastor│Ben Hentschke

Crisis Care Co-ordinator│Betty Taylor

Children & Youth Co-ordinator | Leah Bricknell

Ministry Support│Karen Cotter & Michelle Yarrow

Pastoral Care Support│Vicki Park

Professional Standards│Michelle Yarrow

Parish Worship Centres & Sunday Worship Times

Bethany Grace St Johns

86 Raceview Street 19 Ipswich Street 32 Roderick Street

Raceview Riverview Ipswich

9am 10am 8am│9:30am

Educational Facilities

Bethany Lutheran Primary School Bethany Lutheran Kindergarten 126 Cascade Street, Raceview 86 Raceview Street, Raceview 07 3288 8799 07 3294 0024 Principal: Neil Schiller Director: Charlene Ciempka Email bethany@bethany.qld.edu.au Email bethany.kgt@qlecs.org.au Web www.bethany.qld.edu.au