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LOGOS Easter 2014 Edi on

The Community Paper of the Anglican Parish of Kenmore‐Brookfield

Our Mission: To be a caring Chris an family, growing in faith, using our spiritual gi s in shared ministry and reaching out to each other and the community, as we encounter and respond to God.

Dear Friends

This will be the last Logos that I write for. It’s hard to believe that 11 years have come and gone, and I’m not sure how many Logos le ers have poured out of me during that me – over 30 I guess. I approach my impending re rement on the 8th June, the Fes val of Pentecost, with mixed emo ons, an cipa on, sadness, and some apprehension. The strong feeling which ini ated my decision in the first place a er much prayer and reflec on, is that I really feel it is

me – I am feeling very red, and I believe the Parish needs someone new with energy to take it to the next level.

There is a lot of energy in the Parish at the moment in many different ways and I am really trying to help people take ownership of all the ministries they are involved in, so that no momentum is lost during the Interregnum. This is a wonderful Parish, and has a marvellous history of remarkable things having happened over the years. I feel very sure it will go to new levels of fine ministry in the years ahead. There is such a strong lay leadership, and people involved in lay ministry right across all that happens, and there is so much that happens in all areas in the Parish, and yet I am sure there is more wai ng to be achieved as well.

We are hoping to find an Assistant Priest who will be a con nuing presence in the Parish, and who will work alongside the Locum Priest who will come during the Interregnum. Please pray for these appointments, and for the appointment of the right person as the new Rector in due course. Our Youth and Children’s minister Bri any is also leaving on Palm Sunday, having found full‐ me employment, and she will con nue her studies, and make prepara ons for her forthcoming wedding. We thank her for all she has brought to us, and wish her and Glynn every blessing for the future.

I shall very much miss the daily connec ons with people, and the wonderful opportuni es for pastoral ministry. It is such a unique privilege and a very humbling experience to be invited to share significant moments of people’s lives, in mes of birth, marriage, anniversaries, illnesses, and mes of loss and dying. It is an extraordinary thing that God calls us to do in this ministry. I shall also miss the buzz of the busyness I think, but only for a li le while, as that is what is fast wearing me out. It is me for a quieter life, and some me with my family and grandchildren. I will not be far away, as Paul and I have a li le house at Springfield Lakes, and we are looking forward to moving out there. It is a fast growing area, and has a lovely feel to it. A er a me of “R & R” and “doing nothing” I will look at possibili es for locums and filling in for people on leave etc.

Easter Season in Parish 3

Parish Leadership Team 4-7

Parish Strategic Intentions 7

Chill Out at MESSY CHURCH 8

2020 Vision for Youth Ministry 9

Rachel’s St George Adventure

10

Women’s Breakfast 11

Lenten Study Perspectives 12

Parental Guide—ASD + 13

Pancake Café 2014 14

Family Fun 5

Dates for Diary & Directory 16

Inside this issue

2 Logos - Easter 2014

When I came to Kenmore Brookfield I didn’t think I would be a property developer, but when I look back, I see that that has been a significant part of my me here – there have been roadways, kitchens, toilets, gu ers and fascia's, hall extensions, water tanks, signs ‐ to repair and bring into being. It’s surprising the things that God has in mind, that you never think you could do.

I also however believe I have been a people developer too, and my desire has been to be able to help people grow in the love and knowledge of a God of love and grace, who reveals himself in the Christ who heals, forgives, and helps grow and restore, as we come to place ourselves and our faith and trust in him.

It has been such a privilege to help people explore their voca ons, and encourage and support and train them through to Ordina on and beyond, and to see them go to their own Parishes.

It has been wonderful to be able to make wider connec ons with the community of Kenmore and Brookfield and the wider Church in many ways, serving as Area Dean of Brisbane West Deanery, on the MEC Commission, on the Archbishop’s Building and Furnishings commi ee, on the Inter‐church Council and rejoicing in the lovely connec ons with the leaders and members of the other churches in the area – serving on the High School Chaplaincy Commi ee, the steering commi ee for the Men's Shed, the Chamber of Commerce, the Brookfield Centre, and taking part in Anzac Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

It took much prayer and soul searching to reach the point of not feeling guilty about leaving this wonderful call to ministry that God has given me here at Kenmore‐Brookfield, but then I came to see that my ministry and service for God does not end, it will just go in different direc ons, and will open up, as I move forward in faith. Even though as the me draws closer, and I am feeling somewhat apprehensive as to what life in re rement will be like, God has us in his hands I am quite sure.

We are approaching the Easter season, the me to enter into a dying and to celebrate new life, and as this me for myself and the parish of Kenmore‐Brookfield comes to an end, we both look forward with hope to the promise of Resurrec on and new beginnings

I couldn’t have done any of the past 11 years without the constant guidance, wisdom and strengthening of God, and the support of my wonderful husband Paul, and my beau ful family and without all the remarkable people of Kenmore‐Brookfield who have been part of the journey.

Thank you to everyone of you and most of all, thank you to our God of wonder, grace and blessing.

We wish for you all, a most wonderful Easter filled with hope and promise.

With love, Rev Bev

A reflection from “Many Voices, One Voice” –

Eddie Askew. [As shared and found meaningful at mainly music, by Revd. Bev]

Time, Lord, time. I’ve hardly a moment to think

about it! So much to do, So much to accomplish.

Lord slow me down. Take my foot off the accelerator and guide it, gently to the brake. Cool my overheated mind, slow

my heartbeat. Tell me again, and again, that the

world, your world, will quite possibly survive without my

frantic support. Remind me that it’s not my great endeavour that keeps the earth’s

foundations firm. But yours.

Yet I never sense you in a hurry. Never feel you don’t have the

time. When did Jesus rush around,

shouting “Why aren’t there forty-eight hours in a day?” Like I do. And he had a lot on his shoulders.

Including a cross.

After all, time is yours. And eternity.

The world’s yours, and its people. What’s that? “Nice of me to

admit it” Lord, when I’m busy, dragged down, deep-mired in self-made burdens, put your hand on my

shoulder. Slow me down. Help me to see that people matter

more than projects. That listening and loving mean more than the endless whirling circles of activity that dizzy me. Make me understand that if I go

on rushing around I’m no different from the rest of my

world. Give me time for people, because when I can open the door to them,

You’ll be able to step in too.

And that’s where the difference starts. And the joy.


Palm Sunday 13th April 7.00am at Holy Spirit Kenmore

9.00am at Good Shepherd Brookfield

9.00am Special Interac ve Family Service at Holy Spirit. Sausage sizzle, pony rides to follow

Maundy Thursday 17th April 6.30pm at Holy Spirit Kenmore. Special

Liturgy & Eucharist includes a simple

Pilgrims' Supper which will be held in the Courtyard at 6:30pm, followed by a re‐enactment of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and then Holy Communion. ‘Maundy Thursday’

comes from the La n word Mandatum which means order or command. It refers to the one that Jesus gave to His disciples, to love one another. Please let us know on 3378 9189 if you are coming for supper . All are welcome

This service is followed by a ‘Watch Through the Night’ ‐ there will be an opportunity to commit to spending 1 hr in the church un l day breaks on Good Friday.

Good Friday 19th April 7.00am & 9.00am Good Friday Liturgy at Holy Spirit

9.00am Good Friday Liturgy at Good Shepherd Brookfield

12 ‐ 3.00pm Three Hours at the Cross at Holy Spirit— during this me people are free to come & go as they experience the different aspects of the Easter Events through various sta ons set up in the Church.

Easter Day 20th April 7.00am & 9.00am at Holy Spirit, Kenmore

9.00am at Good Shepherd Brookfield

‘The Hope of the World’ Helen Steiner Rice

An EMPTY TOMB… A stone rolled away

Speak of the Saviour who rose Easter Day… But that was centuries and centuries ago,

And we ask today WAS IT REALLY SO? Did He walk on earth and live and die

And return to HIS FATHER TO DWELL ON HIGH? We are not there to hear or see,

But our hopes and dreams of ETERNITY Are centred around THE EASTER STORY When Christ ascended and rose in glory… And life on earth has not been the same, Regardless of what the sceptics claim,

For, after the Lord was crucified, Even the ones who had scoffed and denied

Knew that something had taken place That nothing could ever remove or erase…

For HOPE was born in the soul of man, And FAITH to believe in God’s MASTER PLAN

Stirred in the hearts to dispel doubt and fear And that Faith had grown with each passing year… For the HOPE of MAN is THE EASTER STORY,

For life is robbed of all meaning and glory Unless man knows that he has a ‘goal’

And a ‘resting place’ for his searching soul.

“Farewell & Thank You Brittany & Glynn”

DATE CLAIMER: SUNDAY 8TH JUNE, 5PM

You are all invited to

A FAREWELL CELEBRATION SERVICE and POTLUCK MEAL

For REVD. BEV AND PAUL at

5 pm on Sunday 8th June At Holy Spirit Kenmore

Co-ordinators: Hilary Bell, Jen Bradbury + additional

team members sought—ph. Jen. 3378 7406


Congratulations to the NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM

elected at the Annual General Meeting,

Feb. 23, 2014

PRIEST’S WARDEN: Jeff Bradbury PEOPLE’S WARDENS: Allan Bell, Peter Brady NOMINATORS: Jeff Bradbury

Hilary Bell, Timothy Nicholson

PARISH COUNCILLORS: Kim Brumm, Peter Bruton, Peter Cox, Kaye Clacher, Anne Sanger, Susan Thomas

SYNOD REPS. & DEANERY COUNCIL REPS: Anne MacRonald, Timothy Nicholson. TREASURER: Timothy Nicholson AUDITOR: Ian Newson

CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

PRIEST’S WARDEN: Maxine Chandler

DISTRICT PEOPLE’S WARDEN: Cathy Everton

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS: Kim Brumm, Meredith Cole, Val Hagen, Joan Hocking, Gaye Johnson, Pat Kay, Naomi Neale, Sue Ogilvy, Johanna Phillipides, Marion Sharp

Allan Bell Born in: Brisbane

Family: Hilary and I have a married son and an engaged daughter who live in Sydney & Melbourne respec vely.

We came to the parish in 1990 when we returned to Brisbane.

Parish Councillor: Around three years in total: 2013 plus 2 some years ago.

Parish involvement: Sidesperson, LA, property commi ee member, WPH&S Officer, & occasional sausage cooker.

Professional background: 21 yrs in the Australian Army, gaining a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Building Science; 21 yrs Qld Department of Main Roads in various technical and road asset management. Re red late 2012.

I accepted PC Nomina on as a Warden because I saw the next year as cri cal in con nuing to grow God's work in the Parish. With the turnover in leadership, I wanted to assist in working for a smooth transi on and maintaining momentum in many of our ministries.

Favourite Parish ac vity: Worship

Relaxa on: travel to new places, the beach & vintage Ford car restora on.

Favourite Bible character: John the Bap st

Favourite Bible Verse: Philippians 4: 6‐7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplica on, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Jeff Bradbury Born in: Sydney

Family Wife, Jen, and we have three adult sons, plus extended family.

Dura on in Parish: 20 – 30 yrs.

Years of being on P.C.:14th year

Parish involvement: Warden, Parish Nominator, Property Commi ee, Garbage Bin & Sign Changing roster

Professional background: Electrical Engineering and Management / BE(hons), BSc

I accepted PC Nomina on because: I wanted to be involved and hopefully make a difference

Favourite Parish Ac vity: Celebra ons in the Courtyard

Relaxa on: Touring UK & Europe/walking/private pilot’s licence

Favourite Bible character: Jesus

Favourite Bible Verse: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.

Peter Brady Born: Brisbane

Family: Rowena & four small children.

Dura on in Parish: 10 yrs.

Years of being on P.C.: 2014 is my third year

Parish involvement: Parish Council.

Professional background : Admin manager at The University of Queensland

I accepted PC Nomina on because …I felt it was me I gave something back to the Parish

Favourite Parish ac vity: Par cipa ng in services.

Relaxa on: Anywhere involving trains, any me involving trains and anything involving trains — failing that, Melbourne, Sydney, coin collec ng and watching rugby come close seconds.

Favourite Bible character: Ezekiel

Favourite Bible Verse: Ezekiel 36:25 “I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness, and from all your idols I cleanse you.” but I also like Psalm 139.

Kim Brumm

Peter Bruton

Maxine Chandler Born: Sydney but came to the Gold Coast as an infant.

Family: husband Roger & 4 wonderful children living in the Gold Coast, New York, New

Zealand & Scotland plus 4 grandsons.

Dura on in Parish: since 1972.

Years of being on PC: many years during Revd. Randall Nolan’s tenure as Rector and since.


Parish Involvement: My main involvement has been at Good Shepherd— Sunday School in the mid 70’s to mid 80’s and a warden at Good Shepherd for a few years.

Professional background:

Pharmacist but le full me work and became involved in the children's schools. I was educated at St Hilda’s School as a boarder — the school and a par cular headmistress were very important in developing my faith.

I accepted PC nomina on to be more involved in the day to day ac vi es of the Parish as I have always held strong views that though we have two churches we are all one Parish. I enjoy mee ng and ge ng to know the people of Holy Spirit and know what is happening in the parish as a whole.

Favourite parish ac vity is one that involves fellowship with one or many members of the congrega on.

My favourite holiday des na on is the beach and Africa or anywhere when we can all get together as a family. I enjoy reading, am part of a Book Club, play mahjong twice weekly and tennis weekly.

My favourite Bible character: Paul ‐ he writes wonderful le ers to the early people of the church from which I get comfort and /or encouragement.

Kaye Clacher Born: Brisbane

Family: 2 adult sons,

5 grandchildren, 1 partner

Dura on in Parish: approx. 33 years

Years of being on P.C.: approx. 1989 and 1990 and 2014?

Parish involvement: Singing group, coffee roster, welcoming, Bible

reading, Mainly Music, 9 am church, some Bible study groups

Professional background: 23 yrs as a Primary School Teacher, 23 yrs as a Guidance Teacher. B Ed, M Ed St, and Post Grad Diloma Guidance & Counselling

I accepted PC Nomina on because I thought it could be a good idea to take a turn, again.

Favourite Parish ac vity: singing

Hobbies: beach. walking, reading, talking, Sco sh Country Dancing

Favourite Bible character: too hard to answer, maybe Solomon

Favourite Bible Verse: 23rd Psalm

Peter Cox Born: Ballarat, Victoria

Family: Wife (Diane), adult daughter and son.

Dura on in Parish: 1983‐1986, 1989 ...

Parish Councillor: Currently a new Councillor from March 2014, previously up to 2007 as Brookfield representa ve

Parish involvement: Youth Ministry Advisory Group, Messy Church

Professional background: First Career in Retailing — Snr Qld Manager for Myer , David Jones & Na onal Divisional GM for Colorado Group. Second Career in Chari es/ NFP as Chair of Karuna Hospice Services and CEO of The Leukaemia Founda on of Australia plus over the years various Board Posi ons.

I accepted PC Nomina on because: I re red at the end of 2012 and could again consistently commit and feel that it is essen al that the wonderful achievements engendered by Revd. Bev are con nued.

Favourite Parish ac vity: Rapidly shaping up as Messy Church but also believe Mainly Music is incredibly important.

Relaxa on: we enjoy visi ng friends in France— too infrequently unfortunately. Within Australia, Perth & the Margaret River.

Favourite Character: I love animals so it has to be St Francis of Assisi.

Favourite Bible Passage: John Ch. 3

Cathy Everton

Timothy Nicholson Born: Northampton (UK)

Wife: June Nicholson

Dura on in Parish: 11 yrs

Parish Councillor: 10 yrs

Parish involvement: Parish Treasurer, Synod Rep, Nominator, LA, lay preacher, IT nerd (website,

computer maintenance, data projec on etc), Lent and Advent groups, Messy Church, past Logos editor, hall hire coordinator, 9am bible reading

Professional background: Senior Research Engineer at U.Q. (Chemical Engineering) since September 2002. Prior— Universi es of Leeds & Cambridge, UK. BA in Natural Sciences (Physics) and PhD in Chemical Engineering (polymer processing) Cambridge University— UK. Grad Cert in Higher Educa on ‐ Leeds, UK, Grad Dip in Theology (Brisbane Theological College). For a number of years was also a qualified First Aid trainer with St John Ambulance

I accepted PC Nomina on because I want to use my skills to further the spread of God's Kingdom in Kenmore and Brookfield

Favourite Parish ac vity: Monthly Praise and Worship services

Relaxa on: Visited lots of wonderful places, most recently Tasmania which was great. Keeping fit: gym, run, cycle, swim, bush walking. Reading/watching Science Fic on (Dr Who especially!)

Favourite Bible character: Timothy (who else could I choose!)


Favourite Bible Verse: Hebrews 12:1‐2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfector of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

Anne MacRonald

Anne Sanger

Born: Brisbane

Family: 2 daughters, 2 sons in law, 4 lovely grandchildren, one sister, 1 niece and 1 nephew.

Dura on in Parish: 9 years

Years of being on P.C.: approx. 6 yrs

Parish involvement:

Parish Council, Server, Sides‐person, Morning tea helper, mainly music Team, Messy Church Team member, member of F3Team, group member, & provider of supplies.

Professional background: Double Cer ficate Registered Nurse ‐‐ Director of Nursing.

I accepted PC Nomina on because I am very interested in suppor ng the parish and am happy to do all I can to assist especially where we can set examples and spread God’s Word.

Favourite Parish ac vity: Mainly Music Team member

Favourite holidays: (1) Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island (2) My family, Being in God’s crea on ‐ bush and beach walking .(3) gardening, home maintenance, reading.

Favourite Bible character: Luke

Favourite Bible Verse: Luke 15. 1‐7 The Lost Sheep

Susan Thomas Born: Newcastle‐upon‐Tyne, UK

Family: Husband —Revd. Dr Mervyn Thomas, non‐s pended assistant priest at our

neighbour parish of St Andrew's, Indooroopilly. 3 children & 2 grandsons.

Dura on in Parish: 23 years .

Years on PC: 6 years

Parish Involvement: I have done Sunday School since 1992 and s ll do this using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programme in which I have been trained. I also run a weekday class in this programme. I also prepare children for Admission to Holy Communion and Bap sm using aspects of this programme. I assist with fund raising ac vi es, especially the book sales which I began, small scale, in 2005. I am part of the group hoping to establish a book shop/drop‐in centre in the front half of the Lower Hall. I am involved with Messy Church slightly ‐ providing themed books from the St Francis College Roscoe Library as a quiet ac vity for the ac on part of the programmes and also being a prayer partner.

Professional Background: I am an academic librarian, working at the Diocesan Theological College ‐ St Francis. The Roscoe Library is a resource centre for parishes as well as an academic library for the theology students, so I work in a library which has a vast range of resources from children's picture books to the most advanced scholarship. I also manage our family business, Emphron Informa cs.

I accepted PC nomina on: to represent the interest of children's ministry and serve the parish.

My favourite parish ac vity is working in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd programme as I consider this to be the best children's ministry programme there is and it makes me happy to be able to offer such an

excellent programme to the children here ‐ I know they are being nourished with the best food and being taught about the "treasure" (see below) by the Holy Spirit who is the only teacher.

My favourite ac vity is being with my grandsons and my main hobby is reading.

Favourite Bible character: Tobit

Favourite Bible verse : "For we do not proclaim ourselves, we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness", who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.". 2 Cor.:5‐7.

Nominator: Hilary Bell Family: husband Allan, adult son and daughter‐in‐law, daughter and fiancé.

Dura on in Parish:

20+ yrs.

Years of being on P.C.: first me—to fulfil role as 1 of 3 ‘Nominators’.

Parish involvement: Welcoming and reading, small groups and Bible study, more recent involvement with F3, Aged Care services, Messy Church, and occasional help with Mainly Music

Professional background: Trained and worked originally as a high school teacher but the major part of my professional career was spent in high school guidance and counselling.

I accepted a ‘Nominator’ Nomina on because I was asked and encouraged to consider being a Parish Nominator. It is a role I take on with the other nominators and the Diocesan representa ves, with an enormous sense of shared responsibility for the selec on of a new Rector to lead and guide the nurture and growth of our parish. I hope to be able to listen sensi vely to the views of the many


Members for the Property & Maintenance Group including

those who can do ‘odd jobs’

Presenters & Helpers @

Kenmore & Brookfield.

Help with Morning Tea & Lunch for Mahjong

Occasional office help for jobs such as sorting & folding, phone answering for holidays, etc

Please speak with Revd. Bev if you can assist with any of the above 3378 2923

Hospital & Nursing

Home VISITORS

Singers for the Choir and

Singing Group. LOGOS Editing

3 x year —computer skills

necessary

Members for the

Fellowship Group and the

Guild

F3 Group Members

Fellowship Functions

Fundraising

New CATERING CO-ORDINATOR

at Holy Spirit

Team Helpers & musicians for

Services at local Aged Care

Team Members:

catering, craft,

outdoor games, music etc

Sides-people for 9am @ Holy Spirit.

1. PREACHING Gospel based preaching with the development and use of visual aids and sermon notes, theme based sermons, 21st Century issues and relevant testimonies from people

2. WORSHIP SERVICES Maintain a range of worship services, including Messy Church. This may involve some changes to existing s e r v i c e s . M i n i s t r y t e a m s strengthened and maintained.

Consider whole of parish services at suitable occasions that may be at different times—possibly weekday evenings and may include a communal meal. Explore and develop the use of technology.

3. BEING ATTRACTIVE, INVITING & WELCOMING — ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES E m p l o y a Y o u t h M i n i s t e r . Re-organise and cull furniture, notice boards, children’s corner, etc. Consider a “coffee shop” for special mornings or events.

4. EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO BE ABLE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL Develop an environment to teach and explore the Gospel and its relevance in today’s world; undergirded by prayer so that people are confident and willing to ‘gossip the gospel’ in their community—being true to the Great Commission.

groups and individuals who comprise our whole parish, and though ully and prayerfully represent their diverse needs.

Favourite Parish ac vity: small group study and fellowship

Relaxa on: I enjoy walking anywhere with trees. I like gardening, music, cooking and reading.

Favourite Bible character: Peter

Favourite Bible Verse: hard to pick just one and they change but amongst my consistent favourites are John 13:34‐35

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” and Micah 6:8 ‘He has told you, O mortal, what is good: and what does the Lord require of you but to do jus ce, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?

Ground Maintenance at Good Shepherd


MESSY CHURCH HAS BEEN “REBOOTED” IN 2014 and if the first fun-filled,

action packed Messy Church in March is any indication this year is going to be a big one! The 4pm-6pm timeslot on the first Friday of each month seems to have “hit the spot” for the 70

plus people who attended.

The focus for the year is The Lord’s Prayer and gaining an understanding about this universal prayer that Jesus gave to the world.

The various activities that were offered all linked to this focus and included computer graphic design and Lego building.

There was a great atmosphere during the worship time and the food was yummy!.

Put simply Messy Church is a different way of “doing church”.

It IS church but just not churchy. At Kenmore- Brookfield, Messy Church is for ALL AGES to come together

for FUN, FAITH AND FOOD. Messy Church is held on the first Friday of each month

at Kenmore Anglican 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore.

Inquiries to Church Office 3378 9189

So why not come and see what it is all about and perhaps bring your grandchildren, children and neighbours!

Grab some info magnets from the basket at Kenmore church and spread the word! Messy Church is the place to be!

Maybe you would like to be part of the Messy Church Team? The enthusiastic team of 25 would warmly welcome you!

All details on the web site

www.kenbrookang.org.au


“Where have all the young people gone?” This is a ques on that keeps coming up in discussions around the parish, from our Visioning Day last August, to mee ngs of the Parish Council. Of course we do have many excellent programmes for children, youth and families, with many dedicated parishioners running them. The success of mainly music, and the great ini al response to our reboot of Messy Church are examples of where we are making an impact in the lives of young people and their families in Kenmore and Brookfield. However we realise that there are gaps in what we are currently doing, and obstacles to progress – for instance there is nothing currently provided for the 12‐16 age groups, and we have very few young leaders. Sundays are becoming very busy with compe ng pressures from sport or work. The me has come when we need to take stock and see what direc on we should take next.

To this end we have been working with Graham Stanton, who is the Youth Ministry Advisor at the Mathew Hale Public Library. He has run two discussion sessions with a number of Parish Councillors and those involved in our youth, children and families’ ministry and has produced a consulta on report. His advice can be summarised as:

We need to take a long term view – six years plus, building on our exis ng ministries to children and families in order to transi on children into youth ministries as they get older.

In par cular we need to put in place programmes/processes that help non‐church parents grow in faith and to connect with church, and programmes/processes for senior primary/junior secondary children.

We need to carry out an audit of our exis ng programmes, recognising that we have limited resources and that decisions as to where to invest these resources in the future will be easier if we have clear informa on about the effec veness of each ministry and the connec ons between them.

We need a clear vision for youth ministry in our parish to help us engage young people with the Gospel. Graham Stanton, based on his discussions with us proposed the following as our Vision for Youth Ministry 2020:

Under God, we see a ministry to young people founded on Christ, with challenging content, loving community and youthful energy. We are commi ed to pursuing this vision with the hope that thousands might become disciples of Jesus; by God’s grace and for God’s glory.

The Parish Council has decided that the future of youth ministry in our parish is so important for the future of the church as a whole that we cannot afford to delay the process un l a new Rector is appointed. We are therefore pressing ahead and a small group is mee ng to pray for and to lead the work. This is something the whole parish ought to get behind. Will you share this vision?

Timothy Nicholson

The Space Busy….this word is becoming increasingly synonymous with the 21st Century. How does one break the cycle of busyness? One way is to set up an area or space which exudes quiet, peace and a beau ful vista over God’s crea on.

Several people have been involved in establishing such a space at Kenmore Anglican. On both sides of

the church at the front a Space has been created for individuals or small groups to pray, talk, listen, learn or just to be.

In one of these spaces Messy Church is evolving in a visual form. Over the year gentle and per nent informa on will be added to highlight informa on about the focus study, The Lord’s Prayer. Already a “name tag” tree has been placed in the space and it is hoped that the tree will form the basis of where Messy Church name tags reside. Watch as the tree grows in colour and foliage as the number of name tags mul ply!

The words of the Lord’s Prayer will also be built up over the months around the tree and an acknowledgement of the global embrace of this prayer in many countries will see The Lord’s Prayer printed in numerous languages.


As we come into Holy Week, it is nearly 3 months since I arrived in St George, with my car full of “essen al” books, po ed herbs and clothes, and my son’s car and trailer with more clothes, more books, and a miscellany of kitchen and personal items. In that

me, I have already been away 3 mes ‐ 2 weeks overseas a ending a conference, a few days in Brisbane, and two Saturdays in Toowoomba. And each day in Toowoomba means two days driving and two overnight stays. I am already ge ng into the rhythm of the west – almost as much me spent away as at home, and every trip into Toowoomba or Brisbane expanded to see people, visit den sts, or purchase things which can’t be found in St George. Everyone here seems to have family in Dalby or Toowoomba or both, and trips to Toowoomba are frequent; Brisbane figures li le in their lives. My Toowoomba visits were for Bp Rob Nolan’s farewell Eucharist, and two Pastoral Training days.

St George has been hot, very hot in January, and dry un l the end of February when there was good rain which brought the grass up and turned everything green but did not fill the dams. The rain in March was very welcome but, once again, not enough. However they got a lot more north of Roma and Mitchell, and the Balonne River is now flowing, hopefully enough to fill the Beardmore dam and ensure irriga on for the crops next season. And already it is filling the river at St George which has been pi fully dry, just sandbanks interspersed with mud and some hopeful‐looking herons.

The congrega ons here consist of 10 to 16 people a ending church at St George, plus 4 to 6 at each of the out‐lying

churches of Bollon, Dirranbandi, Hebel, and Thallon. These have been ge ng a Eucharist every third month, but Fr. Ken Spreadborough, who flies in for 4 days every month, has reorganised his schedule to give them all a Eucharist every second month, and a er Easter I will lead Morning Prayer on the alternate months, so that each centre has a service on the same day once a month. St George has a service every Sunday, with Morning Prayer taken by one of the 3 LAs here. There

is also a service every week at the re rement home Warrawee, taken by the churches in turn, with Fr Ken giving a Eucharist once a month as well – the congrega on here is o en bigger than in the church on a Sunday!

We s ll have no children or youth ac vi es at St George Anglican, though there are children coming to some of the other Parish centres. I teach some RI classes in the High School, and assist the chaplain to serve breakfast at the Primary School, and I will probably help at a new drop‐in centre for children and youth just star ng in the town, run by the Uni ng Church. There hasn’t been any progress with star ng Mainly Music, but I hope to get some people together for this – it would need to be an inter‐church effort but hopefully we can get a group going. Right now, Derek Schiller of the Uni ng Church is the only full‐ me minister in the town, and I hope they might take it on as part of the drop‐in centre.

The web page for the parish is now on the community web site for St George, and can be found at www.stgeorgeqld.com/document1.aspx?id=5734 We are hoping to improve this very clumsy address when the main web site moves onto a new system this week. The web page is deliberately simple because it is aimed at the ‘nomads’ whose caravans and campervans are already to be seen on the roads and caravan parks here – and who will be accessing it via smart phones and tablets and poor internet connec ons. I have also put together an informa on sheet and leaflet with the services in all churches during Easter week, to put up in the local informa on centre and tourist places as well as caravan and camping parks, and will replace this with the standard services a er Easter.

As well as these ac vi es, I con nue on the Diocesan Community Service Commission and a ended my first mee ng by teleconference in February, with the next one coming soon. This was ok from my perspec ve, but I will try and make some mee ngs in person if the ming works – I expect to be visi ng Brisbane for a few

days every couple of months or so. I am also finding me for wri ng up some weed ar cles, doing a li le

gardening, and walking my dog Blake along the river bank in the late a ernoons. There are 3 green tree frogs in the church grounds which is a pleasant surprise as I like green frogs – no toads, I’m glad to say! So all is well here in St George, but please keep us in your prayers, especially for con nued rain, and for the

NEWS FLASH: The Venerable Cameron Venables has been chosen as the new Bishop of the Western Region and will be consecrated on Tuesday 24 June, 7 pm in St John’s Cathedral.


ANGLICAN PARISH OF KENMORE-BROOKFIELD

www.kenbrookang.org.au

10.00am—3rd Wednesday of each month

Holy Spirit Anglican Church 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore.

The morning begins with a Communion Service,

Followed by a delicious morning tea in the Courtyard.

A time for friendship and companionship, particularly for the elderly and those unable

to ‘get out much’.

Enquiries: Church Office: 3378 9189

Transport is available to and from the Church

WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

Celebrated their 10th BIRTHDAY on Saturday 1st March 2014

With 71 ladies (& IT Jeff) in attendance

Church of the Good Shepherd’s Opera on Christmas Child Shoe Box Prep. Group

meets monthly on the 2nd W

in the Good Shepherd Hall, Cnr Brookfield & Boscombe Rds, Brookfield.

All Welcome—please bring a light lunch to be shared & enjoy friendship as we prepare resources for the boxes.

Anyone who would like to join the group please ring Mary Dean 3378 6556.

Contribu ons Sought: small toys, washers, soap,

tennis balls, marbles, skipping ropes, hair es, school supplies ‐ all of which must fit in size into a shoe box! Items can be placed in the box under the white missions table at Holy Spirit or speak with Mary 3378 6556 for larger dona ons.

“H ’ A ”!!! Is a drama c recrea ng of the first Easter, set on the scenic banks of beau ful Lake Moogerah, just 100 kms from

Brisbane.

Twilight performances begin at 5pm on Saturday 12th April, Sunday 13th, Good Friday 18th & Saturday 19th

Take family and friends to T M P P this year. ENTRY IS FREE Take rugs,

mats, chairs etc—it can be coolish. Food van.

WB 2014 Team: Marianne Esposito, Bev Bell, Betty Daniel, Pip Lund, Anne MacRonald. Bottom: Jen Bradbury, Helen Barker

Hazel Swanwick draws the door prize.


NICHOLSON’S LENT GROUP ‘T L ’ P ’ – very familiar to us all, but if you stop and think about the words we say it is profoundly challenging and touches on all aspects of our faith. Indeed the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, is quoted as saying “If somebody said, give me a summary of Chris an faith on the back of an envelope, the best thing to do would be to write Our Lord's Prayer.”

Our group has been looking at five aspects of this prayer using material from the UK’s York Courses. This includes a course book full of insigh ul comments and CD recordings of dis nguished church leaders discussing the topic. We have looked at prayer, the how’s, why’s and therefore’ s; at what it means to ask ‘your kingdom come’; at daily bread, which provoked discussion on both consumerism and our understanding of Holy Communion; on forgiveness, where we were struck by the course booklet’s dis nc on between prac cal forgiveness (which is always possible) and emo onal forgiveness which may take years); and finally at our mortality, about heaven. Discussion was very broad which suggests that Rowan Williams’ statement I quoted above is not far from the mark.

We also shared, at the start of each session, a short Lenten reflec on on the hope and light that Jesus came to bring to the world, but how people in his me (and indeed in our me) would not accept that light. Timothy Nicholson

MONDAY NIGHT (WEBBER/KELLAR ) GROUP: ‘THE LORDS PRAYER’ - YORK COURSE.

On Monday 31st March we considered the “Forgive us…” theme. What was most prominent in our discussions was the emphasis in the study book on “large scale” forgiveness (as in situa ons involving murders and terror a acks) when in our lives locally there is as much to focus on in the “small” hurts of daily interac on with people.

At one end of the scale are those wonderful people who, having suffered so much at the hands of captors during WW2, have been able to forgive them wholeheartedly. At the other end are those who retain bi erness within families over offenses that through a clearer mind we might judge to be extremely minor in the scheme of life.

We all felt it was important to keep our rela onships with others in perspec ve and seek to understand their feelings (and ours) in ma ers where forgiveness can heal. A er all we can never really compare our “forgivings” with that we have received from God. Gary Kellar

WEEKLY MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY The Cat Bible Study group has been using the book ”G S ” by Bishop Bill Ray. It is very clearly set out with preparatory reading for each week, opening and closing prayer, and a selec on of ques ons to guide our discussion. The readings are from the Old Testament and the Psalms: they outline the stories that Christ must have learnt and followed. We have had some deep and interes ng mes and par cularly enjoyed the psalms.

We con nue to rotate the leadership and this has contributed a variety of approach to each session.

Catriona Tullberg

BEV’S TUESDAY

MORNING GROUP

LENTEN STUDY On Tuesday mornings we are studying a lovely Lenten study book called “You have set us Free.” It is a Catholic Archdiocese publica on, and is filled with beau ful prayers and insigh ul reflec ons on the Lenten gospels, from Pope Francis and his Joy of the Gospel wri ngs. I and group members are finding it very meaningful to engage with. It focuses on encounters with Jesus. There is much in it that is very helpful in our desire to learn the Gospel stories and the Gospel message, and be able to share it. In the reflec ons we hear that the first step is a personal dialogue with others, sharing joys, hopes and concerns for loved ones, and then sharing the fundamental message of a God who became man, and who gave himself up for us, who is living and who offers us his salva on and his friendship. We have been entrusted with a treasure, and there is nothing more precious we can give to others. Bev Bell

NEWSON’S LENTEN BELLBOWRIE BIBLE STUDY ‘T L ’ P ’ ‐ York Course. Forgiveness—true forgiveness is something we all struggle with at mes. Do you forgive and forget? It is not always that easy and we have to work through this a er deep hurt in me and in prayer. If people do not truly forgive they can become embi ered. Pastoral care and counselling is most helpful.

Helen Newson

BEV’S THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP We are having a great me on Thursday evenings engaging

with a ‘Chris an Introduc on course’, which encourages us to read through the Gospel of Luke, ask ques ons, and also takes us through the basic principles of the Chris an gospel message, the salva on to be found in Jesus Christ our Lord, the Son of God, who died for us, and rose again, and calls us to turn our lives around, offers us forgiveness, and calls us to belong to him in loving rela onship, and leads us into new life in God.

We are also looking at the construct of the Bible, the Creeds, the Anglican Church and the Sacraments, as group members are moving towards Bap sm and Confirma on. Great ques ons come forth each week, and we are all learning lots of things.

I am hoping to keep repea ng this 6 week study in an on‐going way, so that there is a place for anyone new coming into faith and wan ng to learn. It fits well with the aims of the Vision Group 4. Bev Bell


PARENTAL GUIDE ON CARING FOR KIDS WITH ASD OR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

PROBLEMS

The books wri en by Heather Jones, a parishioner at the Holy Spirit Kenmore, could fill a bookcase. She has been wri ng for 25 years and has over 200 books to her name, but her latest is dearest to her heart.

Heather has spent the last 25 years wri ng books for learners of English as a second language, but now she has wri en her experience of paren ng a child with ASD.

It has been a long journey to support her son, Jamie, to live a more independent life and she describes this phase of her life as “semi‐re rement”, soon to be filled with new personal pursuits.

When Jamie was four years old, he was diagnosed with severe speech and language impairments coupled with mild au sm. He is now nineteen and the last two decades have tested her paren ng, educa on and communica on skills, but she ploughed these gi s into helping Jamie learn the art of conversa on.

She says as a former communica ons lecturer and playwright, she struggled with her son’s communica on challenges. “Up un l the age of ten, Jamie was completely opposi onal or silent,” she says. “He was so frustrated not having the language, he used to smash things up and I was constantly called in by the school to calm him down. I decided I needed to reach him.”

It began in the car one day when Jamie was ten. He was silent, as usual, and Heather told him, “Jamie, I was sick today.” He looked at her blankly. He didn’t know what to say. It wasn’t a ques on; it wasn’t an instruc on. “Jamie, it’s me for you to say something. It’s your turn.” He looked uncomfortable but finally said: “Did you eat something?” “No, my tummy was fine – I had a headache. But that was so good of you to say something! I’m really pleased with you.”

That was the turning point. From then on Heather persuaded and demanded responses from Jamie – she encouraged, supported and explained how you hold a natural conversa on.

Now body language, small talk, asking ques ons and ac ve listening are all covered in her new book “Talk to me: conversa on strategies for parents of children with ASD or speech and language impairments”. This guide is par cularly wri en for carers of children with au s c difficul es. It starts with prac cal ps on star ng a dialogue with your child then it moves on to behavioural ma ers, socialising, educa on and life skills.

Today, Jamie is 19 and has an ac ve life featuring a job at a nursery, his beloved car, gym workouts and Facebook connec ons.

As for Heather, she is looking forward to turning her wri ng skills to yet another field. She has just commenced her first semester of a Graduate Diploma of Theology at St Francis Theological College, meaning academic essays will be her new wri ng challenge.

Heather and Jamie reading his recipe book.

WEEKLY MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY – 7.30pm in the Holy Spirit . All Welcome— Ph. Catriona 3378 5249 or Cheryl 3378 7394

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE-WEB GROUP: Last Monday each month, 7.30.pm New folk welcome. Please Ph. Gary Kellar for details 0411 838 760

REV BEV’S TUESDAY 9.30AM BIBLE STUDY in the Utility Room approx. 9.15am All welcome! For more info please speak with Bev 3378.2923

BROOKFIELD BIBLE STUDY GROUP - Wednesday — in the Good Shepherd Hall. ALL WELCOME - Please contact Rev David for dates, 33786556 or 0407152083

CHRISTIANITY EXPLAINED WITH REVD. BEV: Thursday 7.30pm at Holy Spirit. Ph. Bev for more details: 3378 2923

TALK N TUCKER—1st & 3rd Friday each month at 7pm beginning with a meal. Please Phone Keith & Pat 3378.5954 for details.

EMMAUS—3nd Sunday 6pm at ’Soul on Latrobe’ 132 Latrobe Tce Paddington —a group for young adults (18-30) to enjoy a meal and encourage each other in their faith. Enquiries to: [email protected]. M. 0433 700 278


Get into KIDS PLUS!

2nd & 4th Mondays monthly

6.30pm-7.30pm During school terms.

Anglican Church Hall, 1036 Moggill Rd, Kenmore

For more info please phone Suzanne or Celia 3378 0450

After school action for Boys & Girls Kindy -G.5 plus now

extended for Grades 6 to 10

Kids plus fun times + Kids plus games + Kids plus Jesus + Kids plus craft + Kids plus friends

+ Kids plus songs + Kids plus God

Rainforest Holiday Retreat Fully-equipped house, 2 bedroom, 5 bed, in the

Lamington rainforest, 10 km from O’Reilly’s

Enjoy peace and quiet, native wildlife, birds, magnificent scenery, bush walks wood stove,

unlimited hot water, gas cooker

Contact Rachel on [email protected] or 0409 263817

FEES: $300 for Fri/ Sat nights, $350 for Fri to Sun, $300 for the 4 weekday nights, $600 for a full week, 20%

discount for parishioners.

CAR BOOT SALE at Holy Spirit with Sausage Sizzle, Sidewalk Café, Plant stall, Craft Stall etc. For sellers this is an

opportunity to off load those extra articles around the home. For buyers there will be bargains galore!

MONSTER PRE-LOVED BOOK SALE: SEPTEMBER 25 — 28: Thursday till Sunday

- a full range of books will be on offer. All at very reasonable prices! Story Telling & a Craft Corner

for children will feature. Light refreshments. Convenor: Susan Thomas

Many in the community joined in for the annual Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) @ Kenmore

Anglican. The Courtyard buzzed with activity and the face painting was very popular!


Parish Children & Youth Ministries

during school terms

Sunday School: 9am—depart during service.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ‘COGS’ : Sunday 9am (during service) Monday: 3.30pm

Kids Plus: Mondays 2nd & 4th monthly, 6.30pm —7.30pm

weekly 9.15am Wednesday @ Kenmore & Thurs. @ Brookfield

Christian Spirituality Centre

— Church for the Whole Family:

Fun, Faith & Food. Monthly on 1st Friday 4pm-6pm

at Holy Spirit. Next. May 2nd

Emmaus: Ages 17-30 for friendship & faith. 3rd Sunday 6pm , 132 Latrobe Tce. Paddington. www.soulonlatrobe.com


DIRECTORY Rector: Rev Beverley Bell 3378 2923 [email protected] Mob: 0414 728 696

Assistant Priests:

Rev David Dean 3378 6556 Rev Geoff Reeder 3379 1821

Parish Office: 3378 9189 (Tue-Fri) [email protected] Marianne Esposito Address: P O Box 1090, Kenmore Phone: 07.3378.9189 Fax: 07.3378 0821

Web: www.kenbrookang.org.au

Parish Wardens: Jeff Bradbury 3378 7406 Allan Bell 3378 0929 Peter Brady 0408 726 953

Treasurer: Timothy Nicholson

Brookfield Wardens: Maxine Chandler 3374 1807 Cathy Everton 3374 1377

Parish Nominators: Hilary Bell, Jeff Bradbury, Timothy Nicholson

Anglican Parish Of Kenmore– Brookfield

SERVICE TIMES

KENMORE 1036 Moggill Road, Kenmore

Sunday 7.00 am Holy Communion 9.00 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday 5:30 pm Praise & Worship

Tuesday 8.45 am Holy Communion 4.30 pm Evening Prayer

Wednesday 3rd Wednesday each month 10.00am Holy Communion

Thursday 4.30 pm Evening Prayer

Friday 6.30 am Holy Communion 1st Friday 4.00pm—6.00pm Messy Church

Saturday 5.00 pm Contemplative Evensong

BROOKFIELD Cnr Brookfield & Boscombe Rds, Brookfield

Sunday 9.00 am Holy Communion 4th Wed 11.00 am Holy Communion

LOGOS online is available on our Parish Website in both an on-screen readable form and as a downloadable PDF. These also have colour versions of any pictures! Go to http://www.kenbrookang.org.au/logos.

If you would like to opt out of receiving a print version of LOGOS please email or phone the parish office. [email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY For up-to-date information of all these events check the calendar on the

web: www.kenbrookang.org.au/calendar

APRIL 3 12 noon – 2.00 pm Fellowship Group Lunch in the Courtyard at Holy Spirit 4 9.30 am—2.30 pm Mahjong in the Hall at Holy Spirit 4 4pm—6pm Messy Church 13 7.00 am Palm Sunday Service at Holy Spirit 9.00 am Palm Sunday Service at Good Shepherd 9.00 am Palm Sunday Family Service at Holy Spirit, BBQ & family fun 14-17 Easter Display at Kenmore Village 15 7.00 pm Chrism Eucharist in the Cathedral 17 6.30 pm Maundy Thursday Pilgrim’s Supper & Eucharist Service & Watch Through The Night 18 7.00 am & 9.00 am Good Friday Service at Holy Spirit Kenmore 9.00 am Good Friday Service at Good Shepherd Brookfield 12 noon – 3.00 pm Good Friday ‘3 hours at the Cross’ Service at Holy Spirit 20 7.00am & 9am Easter Day Service at Kenmore 9.00 am Easter Day Service at Good Shepherd Brookfield 27 7am & 9am School Chaplains visiting Parish

MAY 1 12 noon – 2.00 pm Fellowship Group Lunch in the Courtyard at Holy Spirit 2 9.30 am—2.30 pm Mahjong in the Hall at Holy Spirit 2 4pm—6pm Messy Church 11 7.00 am & 9.00 am Good Shepherd Sunday & Mothers’ Day Services 16—18 Brookfield Show 18 9am Family Service 22 10.30am RSL Fairview ‘Biggest Morning Tea’ - “All Welcome” 25 7am & 9am David Spitteler (The Asylum Seeker Centre) at Holy Spirit 29 7.00 pm Ascension Day Service

JUNE 1 9am Revd. Bev’s last service as Rector at Good Shepherd 4 9am-1pm Diocesan Professional Standards Training, Holy Spirit 5 12 noon – 2.00 pm Fellowship Group Lunch in the Courtyard at Holy Spirit 6 9.30 am—2.30 pm Mahjong in the Hall at Holy Spirit 6 4pm—6pm Messy Church 8 8am (1 Service only) Pentecost Service at Holy Spirit. 9am at Good Shepherd

8 5.00pm BEV’S LAST SERVICE AS RECTOR WITH FARWELL POT LUCK DINNER TO FOLLOW 26 1pm Diocesan Parish Secretaries Luncheon in the Courtyard

JULY 3 12 noon– 2.00 pm Fellowship Group Lunch in the Courtyard 4 9.30 am—2.30 pm Mahjong in the Hall at Holy Spirit 4 4pm—6pm Messy Church 11-13 Brisbane Synod 19 8.00am Women’s Breakfast: Ms Elwyn Alexander, Leprosy Mission 20 9.00am Family Service at Holy Spirit

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