Newsletter

SUNDAY 23rd May 2010
Pentecost
Our Celebrant today is Rev’d Dr. Warren Huffa
And our Preacher is Canon Ron Keynes

WELCOME
Please join us for breakfast in the hall after the 8am service or for morning tea after the 10am service. At 10am you will find all prayers and hymns projected onto the sanctuary walls. There is Sunday School at the 10am service during School term times.

THE PRAYER FOR TODAY
O God, Who taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending to them the light of Your Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore rejoice in His holy comfort; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever Amen

TODAY’S READINGS Acts 2: 1 – 21 or Genesis 11: 1 – 9 and Romans 8:14 – 17 read by Hal S-C
GOSPEL John 14: 8 - 17
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE led by Hal S - C
We pray for those in need Warren and Thea, Janet and Peter, Ron Teague, Barbara Corbett, Michael Boere, Christie Hodgson and Judy Ellis. Sid Sweet is progressing quite well.

We give thanks for the life Glen Drummond Chester (1988) Pauline Hail (2004) and Millicent Williamson (1995)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joan Durdin, Margaret Pressley, Mary Castanelli, Jasmine Black, Stan Shepherd, Joan Fitter and Maria Hassiotis
HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY – Jill and Paul Hilbig and Neil and Sue Daw-Thomas.

PREPARATION FOR NEXT SUNDAY –
Trinity Sunday Proverbs 8: 1 – 4 & 22 -31 and Romans 5: 1 - 5
GOSPEL John 16: 12 - 15
Refer Fr Ron’s Notes at http://www.anglican-belair.blogspot.com/

POWERPOINT ROSTER –
Today Ron Keynes or Barb Capon
Next Week Don Caddy or Craig Deane
REGULAR GROUPS AND BOOKINGS
PRAYER CIRCLE meets noon on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 36 Penno Parade North
BIBLE STUDY 10am every Wednesday at 378 Main Road Coromandel Valley looking at the book of Job
St John’s Grammar have booked the Hall each day for Yr 12 exams from 19 to 23 July and 26th.

OTHER COMING EVENTS
July 25 Patronal Festival with Guest Preacher Bishop David McCall
Recently retired Bishop of Bunbury (WA).

HELPLINE
Part of being a Christian community is the support offered to each other in times of need. We offer short-term delivery of food where needed, local transport, phone calls, visits and other types of assistance. Call Iris Downes 8278 3260 or Marlene Dixon 8278 8568

The Sunday School group will be grateful for (refundable) bottles, cans and packs being made available: the proceeds will be put to good use for Children’s Ministry. See Robyn Keynes for more info.
BUSH CHURCH AID BOX OPENING
Margaret Pressley advises that May is Box-opening month, and asks all box holders to bring their boxes so that the collections can be sent on.

Family Packs
On a table in the narthex, are Family Packs, for parents and grandparents to help with teaching young ones the Faith All this for only $5.00. Robyn Keynes has more information

2010/2011 PARISH DIRECTORY
Would you please update or add your details to our Directory. This is a wonderful resource for keeping in touch with each other. There is a form in this week’s pew sheet or you can collect one from the foyer. Please pass them to Wendy or in her absence, leave them with Cynthia. You can contact Wendy on 0433 786 261 or wendy@copycatprinting.com.au.


If there is anyone who has a use for some removalists’ cardboard packing cases, please talk to Mary Vandepeer (phone; 82272838) as there are quite a few available and I don't want to just consign them to the recycling!!

St. Barnabas’ 130th Anniversary
On Thursday 10 June, St Barnabas’ Theological College will be celebrating 130 years from the laying of its foundation stone by Bishop Short on St Barnabas’ Day, 11 June 1880. The evening will begin with 6pm Patronal Festival Evensong at Christ Church North Adelaide, with the Rev’d Dr Matthew Anstey preaching. This will be followed by a light supper, during which there will be a presentation about the College and news about its exciting future. All collegians and members of the diocese are warmly invited to this significant event. A special offering for the College will be collected during the service. To assist with catering, please RSVP to the College by Friday 4 June (mmorris@adelaide.anglican.com.au; 8416 8440).

COMMUNITY CONCERN 2010 an annual ecumenical event organized by Australian Church Women
This year we are supporting the Epilepsy Association and raising funds for the annual carers’ retreat and children’s camp. In our area, the event will be held at the Blackwood Uniting Church at 1.00pm on Friday 28th May. Come and meet people from other Churches, hear a speaker from the Epilepsy Centre, and support a worth-while cause; and enjoy afternoon tea. Donation $4.00 Trading Table Jean Fordham 82782837

SCHOOLS MINISTRY GROUP CONFERENCE EXPO
This expo is not just for those who work specifically in schools, but is ideal for all who are involved in Children’s and/or Youth Ministry area. You are invited to come, see and hear about many of the best programs, resources and people available in South Australia, in this once a year expo! Dozens of a whole range of mission agencies, ministry networks, denominational youth and children’s departments, Christian training agencies, Government service providers, plus displays of all the latest resources & books will be present – all in the one location! Plus, mix and chat with others who share in your passion for reaching and empowering today’s children and young people.
When: Monday June 28th, anytime between 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: ‘The Shed’ at Seaton Christian Family Centre 185 Frederick Road, Seaton
Cost: Free! NB: Please RSVP by 21st June 2010 to: training@smg.asn.au or 08 8378 6800

Items for the Newsletter need to be sent to Fr. Ron at 8298 7160 or ronpkeynes@internode.on.net or
60a Davenport Terrace, Seacliff Park SA 5049 by Tuesday nights, please.