Outreach 29 July 2018

Preaching 8.30 am N Devete

10.15 am N Devete

Readings

Isaiah 49: 1-7

Acts 4: 23-31

Mark 10: 35-45

WELCOME TO AUC!

Please join us for refreshments in the breezeway after the

service.

CONTACT US

Pastor Graham Huth

Ann-Louise

47550952

0427495329

graham.huth@bigpond.com

Church Office 47790060

PO Box 195 Aitkenvale QLD 4814

aitkenvaleuc@bigpond.com

aitkenvale.unitingchurch.org.au

Please pray for

Our minister, Pastor Huth, members of the Church Council and all who will assist in developing and implementing future plans for our Church.

Those leading and those participating in the Nicky Gumble “Heart of Revival” study.

All of our youth and youth leaders.

Ron and Shirley Behan’s Daughter-in-Law Lissa and families as Lissa continues with her treatment for an aggressive cancer.

The Heart of Revival Week 2

Whom will God use?

T he theme for this week’s study and worship services challenges us with the question, ‘Whom will God use?’ The answer to this question today, is actually quite simple – the Church. By that I mean each member of

the church, not just the minister, or the Elders, or professional evangelists, but everyone. In the language of Isaiah, we are all called as God’s people to be God’s servants. We are all called to pro-actively serve the desires and purposes of God. The Apostle Paul tells us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Col 3:23-24).

Nicky Gumbel picks up on this theme, “All true followers of Jesus Christ long for God to use them. If revival is coming we long to be part of it. How can we be involved? How can we be his servants?” These are two very good questions that, I’m sure, will be asked by many in the weeks ahead as we hunger for, and actively pursue revival. The thing we all need to re-member is this; we do all have a part to play. For some it may be an ‘upfront’ position, but these roles are no more important than the supporting roles that provide the foundation and framework of the plans and purposes to which God is calling us. Many of those doing the study, found the following reflec-tion particularly encouraging:

All of us who are members of the church have the potential to be used by God in revival. In his essay “The Twelve Men”, which comments on the British jury system, G. K. Chesterton wrote, 'Whenever our civilization wants a library to be cata-logued, or a solar system discovered, or any other trifle of this kind, it uses up its specialists. But when it wishes anything done which is really serious, it collects twelve of the ordinary men standing around. The same thing was done, if I remember right, by the Founder of Christianity.”(p. 52)

In God’s economy, there are no ‘ordinary’ people, because we all have the awesome honour and duty of serving an extraordi-nary God. God needs you! Revival is coming, and we all have an important part to play in it.

Grace and Peace – Ps. Graham Huth

GO Group lunch in August

Go group will be attending the Seniors Luncheon hosted each year by the Townsville

City Council. This year it will be held on Thursday 23 August 10.30am—1.30pm. If

you are interested in joining the group and attending, please let Ron Quelch or Vi

Radcliffe know as soon as possible.

The Next Step...........

The work of the Heathy Church Task Group has sparked a movement at AUC that is calling us to take the next step. In response to that call a small team of passionate people recently met to discuss the opportunity to revision and reshape our church.

Today our newly formed Next Step Team will be presenting their ‘Sunday Afternoon Proposal’ to you. It is a proposal that seeks to engage the whole of church through a fresh and innovative approach to ministry that is faith-building (discipleship), God-honouring (worship) and mission-centered (Outreach).

It really will change the way we ‘do church’ here at AUC. Listen carefully to the pro-posal and complete a brief survey with open and honest feedback. This is the next step for the whole of AUC and we want to ensure that we are moving forward together.

Helen Cifuentes

Times for Heart of revival Study Groups

Thursday 6.30 pm Manse

Friday morning Ken and Lesley’s home

Friday 6.30 pm Church vestry

Sunday afternoon time and location under discussion.

Those who have expressed interest in coming when they are available are wel-come.

Shine Womens Conference 9th -11th August - Townsville At Life Church. Early Bird tickets available now $70 Don’t miss out!!!!!! For More details Contact Marie Dewar at office@ucanq.com.au

Youth Group News Youth Group kicked off for term 3 with an outdoor movie night at Riverway. We watched a fun animation called "Richard the Stork" which was all about the importance of family, friends and believing in yourself. This was followed by a documentary called "The Staging Post" which followed an amazing refugee community in Indonesia which refused to give up on being posi-tive and focused on what that could do for their community. Amazing stories of faith, strength and courage. For our next youth group gathering on the 3rd of August, we delve into a creative re-enactment of the Cinderella story - with a twist. Stay tuned for more (including photos hope-fully!). Please pray for our Northern Madness Presbytery Camp which will be held during the next school holidays, on beautiful Magnetic Island. Pray for the organising, leaders, preparing the hearts of all who come to be ready and open to hear what God has in store for us.

Roster Planning Can you believe it? It's that time again - ROSTER time. Where is the year going?

A huge thank you to those who are faithfully serving, every week, on our many rosters. If you are interested in finding out how you can participate in this way, please see Kate (10.15) or Graham. For the 8.30 crew Those people who usually organise the names for 8.30, please give me the new names by Sunday the 12th of August.

For the 10.15 crew Please see the blank dates/roster at the church entrance and fill in the dates where you're able to help, next to your role. Please also fill in if there are weeks where you know you are away. Naomi can you please do your music leader roster again?

Levi McGrath – Bio

Levi McGrath is committed to music and social justice – and he wants to motivate and inspire a new generation of people to stand up and make a difference. Levi is passionate about bringing music to disadvantaged and isolated young people. He is currently involved in two projects... Instruments for The Outback – engaging with, and providing opportunities for young indigenous musicians to perform, record and be mentored by professional musi-cians, and Instruments for Ethiopia – a similar project delivering tradi-tional instruments and funding for teaching those instruments to homeless and marginalised street children in Addis Ababa. Read More: https://levimcgrath.com.au/videos Sunday 5th August 6:30pm /Doors open 6pm 73 Wills St Townsville City -Townsville Central City Mission Free Entry – Retiring Offering will be collected Sausage Sizzle & cold drinks available for sale

Dates and activities in August

3 Youth Group

7 Chocolate Chats 7.30 at Juliettes

9-11 Shine Women’s Conference

12 Levi McGrath concert at Central Mission

23 Go Group Seniors lunch 10.30—

1.30

Prayer

By your light illumine all who fol-

low in your way that we may faith-

fully serve you in all we do, and by

our lives lead others to your pres-

ence.

Help us always to

reflect the light of

your presence.

From J Nelson Let us Pray

Choc Chats

On the first Tuesday of the month, we have ‘Chocolate Chats’ at 7:30pm.

It’s an open invitation to any ladies to come

and catch up with each other.

The next one is Tuesday August 7th,

7:30pm, at Juliettes (Strand / Gregory St corner)

Contact Naomi –

0402677010

Rosters & Readings for 5 August 2018

8.30am Service 10.15am service

Preacher Graham Preacher Graham

Reader Achamma Reader Sarah

Door

Stewards Ennis Family Greeters Savages

Minister’s

Steward Lesley N Sound Geoff

Sound Joan G Data Brendan

Data Ken N Music Leaders Rachel Kate

Organ John Kids’ Church Family Service

Flowers Liz Morning Tea Sarah Cath

Morning Tea Anny & Kelvin H

Margaret & John F

Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 49:8-50:3 Matt 22:34-40

Are you new here?

Whether you’re just visiting or looking to stay, it is

great to have you with us.

If you thinking of staying with us please complete

the “Welcome card” found at the end of the pews

and in your welcome bag.

Join us for a snack and coffee after the service

and meet some of our wonderful and friendly

church community.