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

15th February, 2015 Transfiguration of Our Lord

But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!” “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Then the ax head floated to the surface. “Grab it,” Elisha said. And the man reached out and grabbed it. 2 Kings 6:5-7 (NLT)

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A Message From Pastor Milton

Today we are looking at what can only be described as a Ridiculous Recovery! The story of the floating piece of iron is surely one of the strangest stories in the whole of the bible. You can read the story in 2 Kings 6:1-7. What is the point of this story? It is a story about the reversal of natures. Iron floats like wood. The floating wood attracts the

iron like a magnet. The story reminds us how God’s power invades the world of the ordinary to effect strange reversals. The lowly are raised to places of honour. Sinners are justified (declared not guilty) of their sin and guilt. The lost are found. The dead are raised. It also reminds us of the incredible recovery that God has worked in our lives when through Jesus he has brought us from being lost to sin to being restored with him. The story reminds us that in our time of need we too can cry out to God for help. As we hear about this Ridiculous Recovery, we also hear the amazing story of Jesus’ transfiguration on the Mount in the gospel reading. I pray that you have enjoyed reflecting on some of the stories involving Elijah and Elisha over these past weeks. They are a powerful reminder of how God is active in the world. Milton

Worship This Week Bethany 9am Service with Holy Communion

Children’s Ministry Grace 10am Service with Holy Communion

Hymns 152 LH, 6 AT, 126 AT, 143 TIS St Johns

8am Service with Holy Communion – LHS page 58 Readings 2 Kings 6: 1-7, Psalm 50: 1-6, 2 Cor 4: 3-6 Mark 9: 2-9 Hymns 152LH, 181LH, 164LH, 457LH

9.30am Contemporary Service without Holy Communion Sunday School

St Marks 8.30am Service with Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday School

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Upcoming Dates for Your Calendar This Week

6.45pm Bethany School Council Meeting Mon 16/2 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry 11.30am Parish Office Staff Meeting Tue 17/2 7.00pm Bethany Worship Team Meeting 9.30am Ash Wednesday Service (St John’s) Wed 18/2 7.00pm Ash Wednesday Service (GEF & H2H Rite of

Enrolment (St John’s) Thu 19/2 7.00pm Bethany Parent Information Night (Bethany

Church) Coming Up Mon 23/2 7.00pm Faith Chest Ministry Tue 24/2 9.00am –

5.00pm Toolkit for Ministry Workshop (St John’s Mtng Room)

9.00am – 5.00pm

Toolkit for Ministry Workshop (St John’s Mtng Room)

9.30am Midweek Holy Communion & Lenten Service (Bethany)

Wed 25/2

7.00pm Evening Lenten Service (Grace) Fri 27/2 6.30pm –

8.30pm Spiritual Resilience Workshop (St John’s Mtng Room)

Sat 28/2 8.00am – 4.30pm

Spiritual Resilience Workshop (St John’s Mtng Room)

Sun 1/3 9am St John’s Combined service followed by AGM

Happenings in our Parish Thank You Thank you for Warren Haag (Bethany) and Stephen Wood (St John’s 9.30am) for taking layreading services this morning.

St John’s Roof Appeal - Target $122 000 February is appeal month to raise funds for the roof replacement at St John's. Please prayerfully consider supporting this appeal and the continued work of our church. Your donations will reduce the strain on our budget and underlying cash reserves. Appeal envelopes can be returned to collection plate any time during February. Direct credit can also be made to St John's bank account bsb 064417 ac 00091997 ref "Roof" if preferred.

LCA Yearbook 2015 The 2015 Yearbook is now available in the Parish Office. There are a limited number of copies available at a cost of $22.00 (same cost as last year☺ ). Make your request today via the careslips or by phone 3202 4035 or email admin@ilp.org.au

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Can you help with craft items for H2H? H2H this semester is getting creative and therefore needs craft items, magazines, newspapers. So if you have any leftover bits of wool, material, cotton balls, or even small dried flowers, leaves, wood shavings etc. we can use them. Also if you have or know of somewhere where we can buy or get either the paper or the wooden ends for a scroll something like the one pictured please let me know. Please either bring them into the parish office or I can collect them from church or your place. Thanks so much in advance. Vicki H2H Leader

Flannelette for “days for girls” in 3rd World Countries Needed – flannelette – sheets – old, worn, new, any flannelette. If you could give or donate to Glenys – leave items at church office or ring Glenys for more info 3202 1675.

St John’s Combined Service and AGM

Sunday 1st March at 9am

Upcoming Events

Messy Church – Friday 20th February 6.30pm St John’s Messy Church is a family worship service, we will be exploring Lent through crafts, reflection and exploring God’s Word.

No H2H or RAGE – Invite Family and Friends to come to Messy Church

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STARTS AGAIN

ON THE 27TH FEB, 2015

TERM 1 = FORTNIGHTLY

27th Feb, 13th & 27th March

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Employment Opportunities

As Mrs Renee Manly has resigned from the position of Tuckshop Convenor applications are invited to fill this vacancy. A document outlining the role description is available from the school office on request. The Convenor is responsible for the management and organisation of the Tuckshop which serves our school community on Tuesday and Thursday each week. The position has some remuneration attached to it and is subject to negotiation with the Principal. Applications for the position should include:

• A cover letter • A CV covering past work history • Contact details of 3 referees (two from previous employers and a personal

referee) Qualifications needed:

• Willingness to acquire (before commencement) a Food Handlers Certificate by completing a short course with ICC

• Ability to relate well to people, manage rosters, set up a good team of helpers and serve the students.

• Ability to manage ordering and pay the accounts (book-keeping) • Hold a Blue Card

Applications are to be addressed to: The Principal Bethany Lutheran Primary School 126 Cascade Street RACEVIEW 4305 Email: neil.schiller@bethany.qld.edu.au Applications Close: Thursday 26th February

PARISH ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT—APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Rosewood District Lutheran Parish Executive opens up applications to any interested applicant to serve in the role of Parish Administration Assistant. Please contact the Rosewood District Lutheran Parish Office at rdluthparish@internode.on.net to register your interest and have emailed you a Position Description and Application Form. Alternatively you can download the relevant forms via www.rdlpcatc.com/apps/documents/categories/show/156178 Closing date for applications is Friday 27th February, 2014.

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Professional Standards Training

Professional Standards Workshop

Where: Bethany Worship Centre, 86 Raceview Street, Raceview When: Saturday 7th March Time: 8.45am – 4.00pm Cost: $35.00 (payment can made on the day) Morning and afternoon tea provided BYO Lunch or lunch is available at additional cost of $10 To register logon to www.qld.lca.org.au For more information telephone Michelle Yarrow at Parish Office or email michelle.yarrow@ilp.org.au

LCAQD Lenten Mission Appeal

This years 2015 Lenten Appeal will be supporting Lutheran Youth of Qld’s Young Adult Ministry. Your financial support will directly assist LYQ invest in teaching, training and equipping young adults to be leaders and influencers in all areas of their life. Training events in 2015 will focus on Leadership & Personal development, Biblical & Theological training and Ministry skills. Together with your support the church will grow leaders who will influence their peers and communities so that the word of God spreads and the Kingdom of God grows. Brochures and information on how to gift to the Appeal are in your pigeon hole today.

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LYQ Courses Elevation Training - Saturday 21 March 9am – 4.15pm It will be held at Good News Lutheran School, 45 Horizon Drive, Middle Park, QLD, 4074 Registrations Open: 14/01/15 $49 (inc GST) per participant BUT $39 (inc GST) for students - 20% saving! ages16 yrs+

Bethany Lutheran Kindergarten Terrific Kindergarten with enrolments

available for 2015.

Now offering extended hours from

8:00am to 6:00pm.

Families are able to claim Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate

to assist with the cost of fees.

Please contact the Kindergarten's new Director Charlene Ciempka

on 3294 0024 for more information.

Available from your local Church foyer

• Current Bethany School Newsletter • Current LCAQD Newsletter

• LCAQD Lenten Mission Appeal 2015

Last Week Attendance and Offerings

7.30am 29 $580 Bethany 8/2 9.00am 100 $2058.55

Grace 8/2 10.00am 21 $1145 St John’s 8/2 8.00am 71 $1456 9.30am 105 $1067.60 (Pigs $178.20)

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New Message Series

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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

• that the church would see Christ where he is present • that the church may show Christ to all who have no faith • that Christ would reveal his gracious presence to all who suffer • that in all the distractions of life we would set our sight on Jesus only.

Care Slip & General Parish Prayer Requests

• Prayers for good Government, both at State and Federal level. • Thank you Lord for your amazing love. Help us all to have attitudes of

gratitude in the sad, bad, ugly and good times. • The many ill and infirm in our Parish - For comfort and/or healing as God

sees fit. • Aged and lonely people in our community.

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 22-Feb-15 Sun 22-Feb-15 Sun 22-Feb-15 Sun 22-Feb-15

Title 1st Sunday in Lent 1st Sunday in Lent 1st Sunday in Lent 1st Sunday in Lent

Bible Readings

Genesis 9: 8-17 Psalm 25: 1-10 1 Peter 3: 18-22 Mark 1: 9-15

Altar Colour Violet Violet Violet Violet

Service Time & Details

Service Order Hymnic Contemporary 9.30am HC

Bible Readings Reader

Hayley T.Samson C Hoffmann P Mibus

Support Lay Leader Lance

Ushers Des / ? Kathage(f) E & V Draheim M Behrendorff

R Kreis

Welcomers Jenny / David

HC Assist. Jan M Toft

Prayer Leader Ross

Prayers Neil / Janelle / Steve / Amy

J Kreis

Organist / Musicians Doreen / Hallel L Holzheimer JJKJ

Children’s Ministry / Children's Activity

Warren / Marellen / Thomas

Monika L Hinsch /

Linda / Teisha

PP Operator Ben G Van den Boog D Mibus E Kreis

Sound Desk Matthew R Nuske

Video Operator M Stanke

Children’s Talk/ Offering Counters

Warren H Mibus

PP Designer Kurt T Dean T Dean

Morning Tea Stanke / Zabel /

Charlick B.Domrow D Riggs, N Schultz

S Stanke L Kreis

Cleaning Paid Tjoeng/Samson Borchert,

Kitzelmann, Zahnow Borchert,

Kitzelmann, Zahnow

Flowers Jenny Kitzelmann Kitzelmann

Mowing Paul / Warren B Steinhardt B Steinhardt

St John’s Monthly Roster

Altar linen: G Steinhardt / Brass clean: Borchert, Tabke, Zahnow / Care slips/pencils: E Kreis / Activity bags: L Stiller / Cards: L Stiller /

Funeral clean: S Piotrowski / Ushers: C Hoffmann, (emerg - M Oldfield) / Organist: L Holzheimer / Caterers: G Borchert, L Riggs, M Smith, G Steinhardt /

Wedding usher: C Hoffmann

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

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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

Bulletin notices and inserts deadline: Thursdays 2pm