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21st July 2019
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Luke 10:41-42
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But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”
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I could describe my life as a set of concentric distractions.
I start out doing one thing and am interrupted by another, and then another and so on. I often wake up and think, "What I am meant to be doing today?" It sometimes feels as if I have "lost the thread" of my life. It's not that these distractions and interruptions have no merit or claim on my life. They have a place. But they can shift my focus away from my call.
When that happens I need to reset myself and start back working on the "one thing" I am called to. Jesus' words to Martha aren't unkind but they have an edge to them.
He is calling her to better choices. Calling her also to see that Mary's choice is more aligned with the kingdom of God than her own. I wonder how she managed with this?
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Secret Men's Business
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For all the secret men! We will be gathering at Geoff Hurst's house on Monday August 5th at 6.30pm. We will be sharing together in Bangers and Mash! Bring your appetites.
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8 Kareda Close, Balhannah. Contact Geoff (0447 971 878) for further details.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2019 LAUNCH
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Sunday 28th July 1:30 -3:30pm
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Next Sunday afternoon our church will host the 2019 Launch of Operation Christmas Child. The speaker will be the new S.A. and N.T. State President, CORINNE BLUM, and all the participating churches in our division have been invited to send their delegates.
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There will be new information and a D.V.D., ideas and items to collect for boxes, starter packs and afternoon tea, provided by our local coordinator, Kath Anderson. Everyone from B.U.C. is welcome.
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Our own "Operation Christmas Child" will only begin in mid - September, as usual, but it's never too early to begin collecting. For more information, contact Sandra Harris on 0438568-938
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July Mwandi Newsletter
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The latest Mwandi newsletter has been sent by Leonie Dixon-Thompson and added to the pin board in the church foyer for your reading.You will be pleased to read that 281 children have been sponsored this year but 48 primary age children still need sponsorship (for only $2.00 per week).
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EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP
Should any of your friends wish to sponsor a child in the Education Program they may contact:
Education Support Coordinator: Sandra Pugsley : 0400881942
c/- PO Box 487, Nairne SA 5252 AUSTRALIA
mwandisponsorship@gmail.com
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Ministry In Action - Roster
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Bible Readings
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July 21 Am 8:1-12 Ps 52 Col 1:15-28 Lk 10: 38-42
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July 28 Hos 1:2-10 Ps 85 Col 2:6-15 (16-19) Lk 11:1-13
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Aug 4 Hos 11:1-11 Ps 107:1-9, 43 Col 3:1-11 Lk 12:13-21
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OAS Brekkie Club Term 3 Roster
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Ron & Cherie
Coralie
Peter & Bev
Barry & Natalie
Ethan
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Barb
Andy & Donna
Peter & Bev
Roz
Roger
Ethan
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Barb
Coralie
Roz
Brenton
Jo
Roger
Marcia
Ethan
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What's coming up
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Monday 10.00am Home Group - Bible Study
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Contacts
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Minister: Geoff Hurst: Ph 0447 971 878: minister@balhannah.org
Church Office: 3 Bridge Street Balhannah 5242: Ph 8388 4048: admin@balhannah.org
Kids’ & Youth Ministry: Hayden Kuiper: Ph 0447 766 460: kidsnyouth@balhannah.org
Council Chair: chairman@ balhannah.org
Secretary & Property Bookings: Kathy Bassell: Ph 0419 833 039
Prayer Chain: Coralie: 0417 816 065: Raelene: 0418 357 604
Newsletter: intouch@balhannah.org: Website: balhannah.org
Banking Details: Bendigo Bank: BSB 633 000: A/c No 162707848: Balhannah UnitingChurch
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