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Church News for December 2011 CLICK
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Join an in-depth Bible study group
Do you feel it’s time you got your teeth into some
solid Bible study in wonderful company, sharing friendship and often good
food too? For the past two years, there has been a group meeting and doing
just that.
They’ve just Reconnoitred Romans, having previously Marauded through
Mark—no questions out of bounds.
Next it’s Philippians—starting soon.
They’re wondering if others would like to join in. So if this sounds
like it could suit you, or if you want to ask more about this valiant
mob before you dip your toe in, let
me know.
Blessin’s
Peter
Church News
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Church News for August 2011 CLICK
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Vicky's Ordination
THE Reverend Vicky Balabanski's Uniting Church ordination has been praised by the Anglican Church as a step towards closing divisions.
Dr Balabanski was ordained yesterday by visiting Church of South India Bishop V Devasahayam, whose position is acknowledged by both the Uniting and Anglican churches. >>> MORE
The
MOMENT!
Clockwise from top centre:
UCA SA Presbytery Moderator Rob Williams,
Previous Moderator Rev Rod Dyson,
The Rt Rev’d Dr Vedanayagam Devasahayam (Bishop in Madras CSI),
Dr Anna Grant Henderson,
Dr Deidre Palmer
and Dr Liz Boase
ordain Vicky Balabanski as a Minister of the Word in the Church of God
with prayer and the laying on of hands.
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Archbishop Jeffrey's Pastoral Letter for July 2011
Click HERE right to read Archbishop Jeffrey’s pastoral letter for July 2011
When
John Scougall turned 86 last week, he delighted the Crafers congregation
with a recitation of one of his favorite poems.
The poem, written by Frida Wolfe, is called "Timothy's Time" and John said he had always enjoyed it and felt it summed up his life.
<<<<Please click on the image to the left to view the photo and poem.
Timothy's Time by Frida Wolfe
Timothy took his time to school
Plenty of time he took
But some he lost in the tadpole pool
And some in the stickle back brook
Ever so much in the linnets nest
And more on the five-barred gate
Timothy took his time to school
But he lost it all and was late
Timothy has a lot to do -
How shall it all be done?
Why, he never got home till close on two
Though he might have been back by one
There's sums and writings and spelling,too
And an apple tree to climb
Timothy has a lot to do -
How shall he find the time?
Timothy sought it high and low
He looked in the tadpole pool
To see if they'd taken the time to grow
That he lost on the way to school
He found the nest an he found the tree
And he found the gate he'd crossed
But Timothy never shall find (ah me!)
The time that Timothy lost
Anglicare SA's 151st Anniversary
On June 30, Peter attended a special service in the cathedral to celebrate Anglicare SA's 151st anniversary.
The
two speakers, Sonia Waters (L) and Michael Hawke (R), were wonderful,
and with their permission we are very pleased to be able to provide their
talks here.
Michael Hawke - Anglicare’s Living Beyond Suicide program [CLICK HERE]
Sonia Waters - Anglicare’s Aboriginal Services Director [CLICK HERE]
Thank you to Robyn Douglass for the photo.
Michael has also sent some other materials from 'Living Beyond Suicide'.
Living Beyond Suicide - Postcard
Living Beyond Suicide - Information Sheet
Living Beyond Suicide - Do's and Dont's
Read Peter's Sermom HERE
Lola Bennier's 90th Birthday
"Happy Birthday" to Lola, pictured here with her daughter Suzanne Fuller celebrating her 90th birthday.
Grant Hay's Visit
On April 10th, Grant Hay visited our parish again to talk to us about his ministry in prisons and at Point Pearce. After the service we had an informal lunch which enabled many parishioners to have a chat with Grant and learn more about his work.
He is pictured here is preaching at Bridgewater. The second photo shows the captivated congregation, and the third is of the kids playing soccer on the paddock afterwards.
Please click on a photo to see a larger image.
The March 2011 Church news is available to download HERE
This is an audio file of Sue Burgess at our Soup Supper
on Wed 9/3/2011
Sue
Burgess-Soup Supper Wed 9/3/2011[CLICK TO PLAY]
This is an audio file of Peter Burke - Soup Supper Wed
16/3/2011
Peter
Burke - Soup Supper Wed 16/3/2011[CLICK TO
PLAY]
Farewell to Wendy and Chris Pullin at the Vestry Meeting 20/2/11
This is an audio file of our farewell to Wendy and Chris
Pullin at the Vestry Meeting
Farewell
to Wendy and Chris Pullin [CLICK TO PLAY]
This is an audio file of the Vestry Meeting on 20/2/11
Vestry Meeting 20/2/11[CLICK
TO PLAY]
Parish
Outreach
The pic shows from left, Grant Hay, his friend Chris, and Vince Monterola from the Aldgate congregation, as they finish loading a 40 cubic metre van full of donated furniture destined for Point Pearce and Davenport as part of our parish's outreach.
<< Click to see larger image
Papunya December Trip
Our parish young people helping out at the Papunya
school breakup.
Please click on a photo to see a larger image.
Church News December 2010
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Here for the latest issue.
Papunya 2010 Year Book
The Principal of Papunya School, Sue Sifa, has produced
a lovely yearbook full of information about the school and the student.
Click on the picture below to open a slide-show of the book.
Ordination
of Sonya Paterson
On Saturday November 27th, Sonya was ordained as Deacon
at St Peter's Cathedral.
The cathedral was full to capacity for the moving and inspirational ceremony.
In the afternoon we had a lovely party at Bridgewater to give everyone the opportunity to personally congratulate Sonya.
CLICK
HERE to see lots more photos on the Facebook page.
Papunya Progress
To mid November 2010 - from Peter Balabanski, Parish Priest
Dear friends,
Between last Friday and Tuesday, I was in Papunya again with Peter, Katrina, Alex and Elle as they met Tobias and Shekayla and their families and made their final decision about whether they could host them in the coming years.
There were other major questions of guardianship, and financing the children's supervised travel back and forth between Adelaide and Papunya for school holidays that we needed to address as well.
These have all been resolved now. In short,
- Peter, Katrina, Alex and Elle have said yes to the hosting
- Tobias and Shekayla have said yes, they want to do this
- The families have said yes to Peter and Katrina being adopted (given skin names) as Uncle and Auntie
- Centrelink and Medicare will be authorised by the families to have the children named as being in Peter and Katrina's care
- The Papunya shop committee has said yes to funding up to $16,800 each year to cover the travel
We have made an application to the Centrecorp Foundation in Alice Springs to cover funding beyond travel and school fees--a little over $50,000. We and the Papunya Community have agreed on Bridgewater Primary School as the children's first school in this area.
The question last night remained about funding an additional room on Peter and Katrina's home for the girls to share. That has just been resolved by an astoundingly generous offer by a parishioner of a gift of $30,000 to fund the extension.
What else can we do but praise our wonderful God!
Blessin's
Peter
Peter Balabanski, Parish Priest, Anglican Parish of Stirling
Below are pictures from the trip: Tobias is the
boy in a white top, and Shekayla came for dinner. The smiles say what
the relationship is like.
Please click on a photo to see a larger image.
At the beginning of October, six of our parishioners visited the Point Pearce Community for one of Grant Hay's outreach programs.
The bikers were terrific - The Long Riders and The Easy Riders are both Christian groups, and the other group was BUACA: Bikers United against Child Abuse.
They provided us with a band to provide the music for service. Kym had 30-40 children dancing energetically during their segment, and Grant spoke with great passion and commitment.
A delicious and nutritious barbecue lunch, with plenty of salad and fruit (and no lollies) followed the service, and then the bikers gave joy rides to anyone who wanted them - they were very popular!
We all got to have interesting conversations with a range of people who lived in or were connected with the Point Pearce community, and we had to drag ourselves away when it was time to head home.
Please click on a photo to see a larger image.
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Last May in our church hall at Crafers, Alison Anderson, an indigenous member of the NT legislative assembly invited the people of this parish to start visiting the remote aboriginal community of Papunya; her home community.
In early October Peter, Vicky and Keith Smith visited Papunya to begin exploring possibilities for a partnership between the people of this parish and the people of Papunya.
CLICK HERE to read Peter's sermon from 10 October.
Below are some photos from the visit (click to view larger image)
Special
Vestry Meeting 1 Aug 2010 - Crafers recording of the meeting
If you are on Facebook, join this page and contribute your
ideas and comments.
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HERE!
Tom Trevorrow Talks About The River Murray
This is an audio file of Tom Trevorrow recorded at St Chad's
Fullarton on 12/6/2010
Tom
Trevorrow at St Chad's Fullarton 12/6/2010[CLICK
TO PLAY]
Welcome Chester!
Chester Balabanski has settled in well. About 3 years old, he's a Spaniel x Poodle whom we found advertised on a supermarket notice board.
He is officially named 'Winchester', but answers to Chester. Loves his food, and ours.
His progress with catechism is patchy so far, and he's too friendly to be let loose in services. He worries about people praying and tries to nose us awake.
Anyway, you'll know who he is when you meet now.
Visit of Alison Anderson & Nicolas Rothwell to the Parish of Stirling
Celebrated author, Nicolas Rothwell and Independent Member of the NT Legislative Assembly, Alison Anderson were our guests during May 2010.
If you did not get a chance to hear them, or if you would like to hear them again, here are the audio files of their talks:
Alison
Anderson and Nicolas Rothwell May 12th 2010 at Crafers
Alison
Anderson and Nicolas Rothwell May 13th 2010 at the Hawke Centre
Alison
Anderson at Wonnaminta House May 15th 2010
Click on the links above and hear their talks using your media player (your computer should open the appropriate program automatically).
Below are some photos from the Crafers event.
Grant Hay's Aboriginal Ministry in Prisons and at Point Pearce.
Since Grant visited this parish on 11th April, members have responded very remarkably, especially after the yellow flyer.
3 large trailer loads and their vehicles have gone, fully laden to the aboriginal settlement at Point Pearce taking furniture, clothes, kitchen ware etc.
They are SO grateful and have so little.
Denis Noble and I took a load and were very impressed by this settlement and they have great respect for their Pastor Grant.
Please keep your goods coming, we have a long way to go. It is such a pleasure to share with our brothers and sisters.
Contact Betty Argent, Aid Co-ordinator for this mission on 8339 3603
CLICK HERE to visit Grant's website.
ABOVE: Grant Hay when he was speaking at Crafers on 11 April 2010
A Barbeque lunch was held at Bridgewater in honour of Grant and his family.
Tanya Wittwer, guest preacher at the Easter Eve Vigil Service at the Church of the Ascension, Aldgate.
The Lighting of the Paschal Flame and Dawn Mass on
Easter Sunday 2010 at The Church of The Epiphany, Crafers.
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