Summer School Reflections by Linda Driver

God’s Story, Our Story: Imagination and Inspiration in the Bible, Church and World

The major part of the ‘study’ portion of my trip away was participation in the Biblical and Theological Summer School at Ripon College, Cuddesdon (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom).  Here are some brief reflections about my experience of the Summer School.

I had an engaging week focused on the theme of story. There were lots of wonderful speakers in a beautiful setting with a diverse group of participants from all over the world. We were also taken on a number of excellent excursions linked to the theme with a focus on Alice in Wonderland, Shakespeare and CS Lewis.

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Family Fun @ 5

The next Family Fun @ 5 is on Saturday August 29th. We would welcome donations of large empty tissue boxes, lanyards (often used at conferences) large or very soft toys to borrow for our toy hospital. There There will be a box near reception for the boxes & lanyards. Please place the toys in cupboard just inside (on the left) in the Activity Room or give the toys to Leonie, Heather, Chris or Slava. Most of all we need some volunteers to help on the night with craft, in the kitchen, set up clean up, tea coffee. Speak to any of the team today or next week .

Spirited Generosity

Our Spirited Generosity focus for 2015 is the Gifts of God. Over three Sundays August 23rd, 30th and September 6th we will reflect on the gifts we have in our relationship with God and our response to those gifts. Everybody will receive a small personal book of guided reflections and we will celebrate each of the three Sundays with a joint special morning tea from 10:00 to 10:30am. The plan is to share in the provision of the morning teas with the Contemporary service people bringing a small plate of morning tea to share on the 23rd, the Classic people providing for the 30th and the Cafe providing on the 6th . We are Blessed to be a blessing to others.

CAP Money is coming to BCUC

CAP Money is an exciting DVD based course designed to empower people both in and out of the church to manage their money better.  Whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, married or single, Christian or not…CAP Money works!

A course will be held on Wednesday 7th, 14th and 21st October from 7pm – 9pm at Burnside City Uniting Church, 384 Portrush Road, Tusmore, 5065.

Join us for this life changing adventure.

 

view a video of Colin & Ruth’s testimony

 

Register on 8331 3914 or at admin@burnsidecityuc.org.au

Junior Church Term 2 Letter

Dear Families,

Term Two is well under way and we are delighted to welcome everyone, including some new families, to our BCUC Junior Church family.

It was thrilling to see Chika Timothy, one of our eight year olds, baptised earlier this month. She is a wonderful witness to us all.

A few special events are coming up:-

As part of celebrating Pentecost on Sunday 24th May Valerie Aloa and her Junior Church class have created dozens of flames. Children from the Junior Church classes have been invited to write their names on the back of eight flames. These small cards will then be shared among members of the congregation who will pledge to pray for the child whose ‘flame’ they have. It is wonderful to think of our young people covered with prayer. Please talk to Valerie if you have any questions.

 

Saturday 30th May is Family Fun @ 5 when families gather at the church for activities, craft, fellowship and food. It is a great opportunity to get together, catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. You are assured of a friendly welcome and the opportunity to worship and celebrate as a family

 

Sunday 14th June is Refugee Sunday and as part of a special service the Junior Church children who meet upstairs have been asked to participate in a drama of the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Some children will be the readers and others, the actors. Children will be rehearsing during church time on 7th June and on 14th June will performing at the Contemporary service and then early on in the Classic service. On the following Sunday they will be invited to perform at the Café Service at 10:30. Children will be encouraged to participate but need not if that is what they prefer. The script is taken from the Good News Bible and will help us all learn that these traditional stories are as relevant now as they were then.

 

It is always lovely to have parents coming in to see what is happening in the various classes and helping out where needed. Thanks so much.

Gaynor Strapp                                17.5.15

FAMILY FUN @ 5 : The story of Noah

Saturday May 30th

Family Fun @5 aims to involve children up to Year 7 and the young at heart.

The programme runs from 5.00 to 7.00pm

Ask Pastor Linda Driver or Rev Matthew Bond for more information.Craft and games are followed by an interactive Story and by a shared meal. It is great opportunity for families to have an enjoyable evening together.

Do come and bring friends and family!

A Note from Linda

Hello! This is an open letter to members of Burnside City Uniting Church and those interested, to thank you for the way you have welcomed and supported me as a newcomer to the church. I have been here for 11 months now and love being part of this church family.

I also would like to use this opportunity to update you on some things happening at BCUC, particularly on Sunday mornings…

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A Note from Linda …

BCUC Saturday Friendship Club

ctsmusclTheatre Night at 8pm on Saturday 16th May at the Arts Theatre 53 Angas St, Adelaide to see the musical “CATS” presented by the Metropolitan Musical Theatre Co. The price is $26.50. Due to booking restrictions, the cut off date for booking is Tuesday 6th April. To avoid parking problems, A 16 seater bus has been booked at $7.00 per person. For the first 16 people to book. Please pay Helen Brooks to book your tickets.