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Acts 1: 12-17, 21-2612 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.
15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said, 16 “Friends, the scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit through David foretold concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus— 17 for he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.”
21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.” 23 So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed and said, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles.
Acts 1: 12-17, 21-26
© The New Revised Standard Version,
(Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) 1989In the name of God. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Archives for May 2012
Bulletin – 13 May 2012
Welcome to Gungahlin Uniting Church!
Today we worship together as one Christian Community. Communion is an important part of our worship today and everyone who is here is invited to share in the bread and the wine. After worship we will have morning tea and a BBQ lunch. Please feel free to stay around and share in this time together.
Baptism Conversations!
– Have you ever thought of being baptised?
– If you have already been baptised, have you ever thought of reaffirming your baptism?
– Would you like to simply talk about these things?
If you are any age from teenage up and would like to talk about Baptism and what it means, or would like to remember your baptism and reaffirm your faith, then Rev. Mark will lead “Baptism Conversations” throughout August. As part of these conversations we will also provide the opportunity for anyone who would like to be baptised, or renew their baptism, to do so. If you would like to talk to Mark about this please feel free. Baptism Conversations will be held on Sunday’s from 4.30pm on 29th. July, 5th, 12th, 19th, August.
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Prayer Points – 13 May 2012
For our GUC Community:
- We pray for our conversation next Sunday about our local mission and the ‘food pantry’.
- We pray for those who are mothers of all ages.
- We pray for our creative worship team and Minister as it prepares for Pentecost.
- We pray for our musicians and give thanks for their contribution to our worship.
