News & notices - 27 July 2016

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Below are the news and notices from congregations, the SA Synod and the wider Uniting Church submitted for the Wednesday 27 July edition of UC e-News. Please note that events are listed separately here.

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National Missing Persons Week (31 July - 6 August)

National Missing Persons Week is held annually in the first week of August to raise awareness of the significant issues associated with missing persons, and help reduce the incidence of missing persons in Australia. Events and memorial services are held across the country to highlight the plight of missing persons, and their impact on families and friends. This year’s focus is on the theme “Stay connected”. For more information, please visit the National Missing Persons Week website.

The South Australia Council of Churches has prepared a prayer for National Missing Persons Week:

We gather to give thanks for God's presence in all of creation.

O God, You are the Good Shepherd, the one who seeks out those who are lost.

Today we remember persons listed as missing.

They are someone's family; they are also our missing brothers and sisters.

They are people who are hurt, troubled and confused; some are exploited and are victims of violence and conflict.

Some are victims of domestic strife, or have mental health problems.

Some are unable to cope with shame, guilt, or failure.

We do not always know the reason.

We remember the families of missing persons and those who are bewildered, grieved and worried.

We remember families plagued by the uncertainty associated with loved ones who are missing.

We give thanks for those who search for missing persons; police, auxiliary agencies and families. Strengthen them with courage and perseverance.

Bless those who offer support and hope.

Loving God; comfort all who are affected by separation and who are plagued by uncertainty. Bless and guide all who are involved in managing and resolving missing person cases.

We ask this through Christ our Lord who suffers with all creation and whose presence begets reconciliation, peace and hope.

Amen

 

Ordination – Mike Wardrop

Mike Wardrop’s ordination will held on Sunday 7 August at The Journey Uniting Church (2-30 Surrey Farm Drive, Golden Grove). Mike is currently serving as Intergenerational Discipleship Developer within the Intergenerational Team of Mission Resourcing. His ordination service will begin at 3pm with afternoon tea to follow.

Read about other upcoming induction and ordination services here.

 

Communicators Catch-up #2

Does your job at the church involve admin, communications, event organisation, or “a bit of everything”?

The next Communicators Catch-up is scheduled for Tuesday 13 September, 10am at Adelaide West Uniting Church.

To express your interest or find out more, please email Uniting Church SA Communications at Turn on Javascript!

 

Hillsong at The Journey

This Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July, The Journey Uniting Church will host Hillsong contributor Hannah Hobbs and Matt Hann. The Friday event will start at 7pm with worship and a message. Saturday’s event runs from 9.30am-12noon and with the guests presenting principles for impactful worship. The Saturday event costs $15 and includes food.

 

2017 calendars - orders open now!

Orders for the 2017 Uniting Church SA calendar are now open! Each year, the Communications team produces this valuable resource, which includes photos of the Uniting Church SA community, important dates, lectionary readings, a message from the Moderator and General Secretary, and the Mission & Service Fund budget.

All congregations who wish to receive printed calendars must place an order by Friday 14 October, 2016. Printed calendars cost $1.50 each; a complimentary downloadable version will be made available online in November 2016. Congregations who do not place an order will not receive printed calendars.

Information on ordering, a fillable order form, and a payment slip are available here. For further information, please email Turn on Javascript!


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