LECTIONARY READINGS FOR APRIL
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April 2 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29. Matthew 21:1-11.
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April 7 Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53: 12. Ps. 22 Heb. 10:16-25. John 18:1-19:42.
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April 9 Jer. 31:1-6. Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24. Colossians 3:1-4. John 20:1-8.
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April 16 Acts 2:14a, 22-32. Psalm 16. 1Peter 1:3-9. John 20:19-31.
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April 23 Acts 2:14a, 36-41. Ps. 116:1-4, 12-19. 1Peter1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35.
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April 30 Acts 2:42-47. Psalm 23. 1 Peter 2: 19-25. John 10:1-10.
PRAYER
Dear Lord, We begin to realize anew that these are the days of salvation. We know that we are all sinners. We know that in many things we have all offended you. We know that sin destroys your life in us as a drought withers the leaves and chokes the life from the land, leaving an arid, dusty desert. Help us now, Lord, in our feeble attempts to make up for past sin. Bless our efforts with the rich blessing of Your grace. Make us realize ever more our need of repentance. Help us to see, in our ordinary difficulties and duties, in the trials and temptations of every day, the best opportunity of avoiding further sin. Every day we are so often reminded in field and wood, in sky and stream, of your own boundless generosity to us. Help us to realize that you are never outdone in generosity, and that the least thing we do for you will be rewarded, full measure, pressed down, shaken together, and flowing over. Then we shall see, in our own souls, how the desert can blossom, and the dry and wasted land can bring forth the rich, useful fruit that was expected of it from the beginning. Amen
CHURCH SERVICES
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April 2 9.30am. Milton Brown will lead our service.
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April 7/9 9.30am. Alan Harper will lead our services.
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April 16 9.30am. Sally Yabsley-Belle will lead our service.
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April 23 9.30am. Lyn Graham will lead our service.
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April 30 9.30am. Dermot Armstrong will lead our service.
CONGREGATION MEETING
Our next Congregational Meeting is on Sunday 30th April. Elders are to be elected and a vacancy on Church Council is to be filled. Please keep this date in mind.
ELDERS NOMINATIONS
We have vacancies for three Elders. Carolyn Baker, Ruth Henderson and Joan Craymer's terms have concluded. Please give nominations to Elaine Forrest or Stephen Halgren.
TENEBRAE SERVICE
There will be a TENEBRAE SERVICE in the Church hall on Thursday 6th April at 6.00 pm. We will begin with a meal of fish and chips followed by the Service. Please let Elaine Forrest know by Tuesday 4th April if you are coming to the meal. You have the choice of grilled, crumbed or battered fish. The meal will cost $15.
THE MESSIAH
Good Friday 7 April 2023 - 3.00 pm. Epping Baptist Church, Corner Ray & Carlingford Rds, Epping. Featuring the Good Friday Combined Choir including singers from our own congregation.
Adults/Seniors: $20 Pensioners: $15 Children under 18: Free
Proceeds to BaptistCare Hope Street. Bringing hope to the marginalised in inner Sydney. goodfridaymessiah@gmail.com
SPECIAL SUNDAY MORNING TEA.
Our Morning Tea on Sunday 16th April will be PANCAKES. This will be a fundraising morning tea and the donations will go to help with building wells in West Papua.
NURTURE GROUP
Will meet at the Forrest's on Thursday 13th April, at 11.00 am. The meeting will start with a shared meal. After lunch Malcolm will lead us as we play one of his many table games. All welcome.
Thursday 27th April 11.00 am
You are welcome to join the NURTURE GROUP as we bring along our FAVOURITE SALAD to share while we linger over a long lunch and share ideas and enjoy each other’s company. Venue to be decided.
COMMUNITY AID
Remember our commitment to support those who are having a tough time. All sorts of groceries are needed and just one item each will make such a difference.
OTIS
Sunday 7th May is the next planned time when we will be giving you an opportunity to help Otis’ family with their expenses during his treatment for Lymphoma. Chris Maddison can advise you how to make a donation if you can’t be with us on that day.
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa
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