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- Tues 6th January 7pm Epiphany Dinner in the Hall
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Art Exhibitions
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Thank You for enabling us to realise Christmas;
may we continue to appreciate that
It is in Giving that We Receive
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Tuesday 6th January 7pm- Epiphany Dinner in the Hall
In accord with the St Paul’s tradition we will plan to exchange gifts that night so please bring a present (no more than $5) with you that will be put under the tree to be given out on the night.
We’ll bring and share food so please mark on the list in the hall what food you’ll bring so that we don’t all bring chocolate and champagne! It also gives us an opportunity to complement each other’s food selections.
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Blessings for 2009
The Church began a new liturgical year on the First Sunday of Advent, The world begins a new year on January 1st - Thank God that we got a head start.
2009…. A year that opens a new bracket………. If you mistype it!
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Christmas Bowl Envelopes are available at the back of the church – Please consider a “Christmas Bowl” in your home as a way of being aware of our capacity to GIVE in a global context.
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Investing in a Sustainable Future
Beaconsfield has changed over the years…. From humble beginnings we are now part of lifestyle community that has many advantages over the much of the ‘suburban’ metropolitan spread…..
The Median House Price for Beaconsfield is now $750,000, the average rental in Beaconsfield is $390 per week……. And with the projected increase in energy costs, a coastal life style and access to the City of Fremantle is likely to attract more and more into our wider community…
The presence of St Paul’s in the heart of the Beaconsfield community continues to call the wider community to an acknowledgement of “all that is Good” ……. And as we Build on our foundations, so too we renew and re-create the very presence of the Divine in this place.
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Where there's a Will there's a Way
As we come closer to getting the East End restoration underway we are looking at taking out a loan to complete the building works... This is an 'Act of Faith' by our Church council........ It is also an opportunity for us all to look to the Sustainability of our Community... If we ALL included St Paul's as a beneficiary in our wills (a bequest) then we could with more confidence plan ahead and continue to develop our future ministry.... Please consider this investment in our tomorrow (10% is a good guide!)
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Interested in joining a study group? There are various one-off groups like Lenten or Advent discussions or the current exploration of Richard Holloway's Doubts & Loves, meeting either for a single session or for a specified number of meetings. They are usually advertised when being established.
As well, regular home groups offer an opportunity to study aspects of theology, religion, social issues and the Bible, and their relevance to modern life. They also offer an opportunity for the members to develop close friendships. One home group at St Paul's has met every Friday night since Lent 2007. Participants bring food to share at 7pm. We catch up with each other's lives, then continue an exploration of the discussion topic. This year we have considered the notion of poverty as outlined in St Luke, and then Phillip Yancy's, What's so Amazing About Grace?; we are now reading through the Book of Acts. We also have projects together like helping with the Fair. You are welcome to join in at any time. Contact Don (0424 247 988) for the location of meetings in the future.
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GIVING and THANKSGIVING and OFFERING and GIFTS
Our Regular Giving is what creates our community….
Our Giving provides a stipend for our Priest
Our Giving Pays all bills for the church, the hall and the rectory….
Our Giving is all we have to maintain and restore our properties
Our Giving is what we have to Give to others and to the calls for “alms”
Our Giving supports Chaplains in Schools and enables us to provide the community with the use of the hall…….
Envelopes - Help us to be regular and to think of what we give…..
And in a similar manner… Direct Debit achieves the same……
Please Consider Being a REGULAR Giver for even when you cannot make it to Church – we are still here.
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King’s Park Fashions on Parade at St Paul's Church Hall, postponed for now!!!!
Refreshments afterwards & Lucky Ticket Prize. A fundraising event in aid of the East Wall of the church.
Come along and see the latest Spring & Summer fashions. Tickets will be on sale this week in the hall after morning service from Margaret or Maggie. Tickets are $15.00 which includes a welcome drink.
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A New Way … A Living Way
We often hear that “The Church” is dwindling and becoming less relevant in people’s lives….. Here at St Paul’s, with the building works already in progress and those almost ready for planning application, we have nine ‘Families’ that will be living within the church precinct and there’s room for 2 or 3 more……
We will be entering a new experience of Church as some members commit to a long-term experience of ‘Living’ as an integral part of the fabric of the parish….. A new sense of Community… As part of the ‘Re-Development’ we will establish a “St Paul’s Foundation”, a financial ‘Trust’ that will be administered by the St Paul’s community for extending our ministry within and beyond the parish boundaries…. As the failure of our established institutional structures and our systems of government becomes ever more apparent, we have an opportunity to ‘Realise Ourselves’ as the leaven in the lump and to become the community leader that is integral to our calling, our Faith, our Hope and our Love.
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St Paul’s Spring Collection
Our new season Polo Shirts are on sale again today……. Get in early and pick your colour, maybe also buy one for a friend… and if we need more (or different sizes) we’ll look at completing another order before the fair.
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It is in Giving that we Receive
Giving of our Time…… Giving of our Talents… and Giving of our Financial resources… Together we create… and that which we create honours the Divine Presence….. and in our honouring so we too receive.
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Just Manna – like to help our refugees?
We have refugees who need assistance to set up and activate donated computers. And CARAD are looking for volunteers to provide practical and emotional support for refugees living in our community. If you can help with either or would like more information please speak to one of the St Paul’s Just Manna team.
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St Paul’s ‘Without the Walls’
The development of 166 & 168 Hampton Road is becoming an inspiring process. Graham (our architect & designer) has presented a sketch and is now refining some feedback to come up with a draft plan. There is a sense that we are Rebuilding and Reshaping the St Paul’s precinct, creating a new reality and a new presence, re-creating community as a place to live and a place to be. This in turn reflects our inner journey as we a life in light of the Resurrection…..
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Friday morning coffee at Gino’s and /or Xray is back - for all those feeling like a catch up, also for birthdays, weddings, barmitzvahs (we don’t get many of these for some reason). Usually starts around 8am and ends when the last person leaves.
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Out Thanks page is so big it has its own page
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Diamonds R Forever
Invitations are being sent out to enable the purchase of a stained glass diamond panel that will be incorporated into the windows of the church and documented with an entry in the Centenary Memorial Book
It is an opportunity for those associated with the Parish, past & present, to remember a loved one or to acknowledge an important part of their spiritual heritage.
We will soon install the first “diamond” so that you have the opportunity to see what is the vision for this fundraising and memorial initiative.
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Contribute to our Business and Service Directory
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Just Manna press release launch Photos
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We acknowledge and appreciate our Church Council
Christabel Chamarette (Warden)- Theo Mackaay (Warden) – Kim Kemp(Warden) – Alan Albany - Rosemary Horton - Chris Jamieson – Michael Jessup - Bob Matthews (Treasurer) - Val Pearson(Secretary)
Theo Mackaay(Synod) - Val Pearson(Synod)
( Synod Alternates : Alan Albany & Michael Ellis)
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Giving made easy
Direct debit forms are available from the back of the church and the hall for anyone who wants to use this facility.
St Paul’s bank account details are:
30004913 Beaconsfield - for the East End account
30003006 Beaconsfield - for regular giving
For Internet or other bank transfers you will also need the BSB which is the same for each account – 706-001
Please contact Bob Matthews if you have any questions..
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As we are swaying – Lets Give Peace a Dance
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Our webpage The East End and East End Plans ; St Pauls' without Walls
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REFUGEES - THEIR NEED HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER
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