What’s been going on in Dubbo?
Today was Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday, a time when we give thanks to God for all the wonderfull things He provides.
Also today Darren was installed as our newest Church Elder. May God bless your work in the church as you serve your Lord.
Pastor Brenton has been at it again this year, he tells us that he has caught FIVE of these so far and he’s only been away for one week. Sounds “FISHY” to me.
Weekend Camp 30/10/2009 to 01/11/2009
Trangie Research Centre
September 2009
St Mark’s has been running “Parenting Families”
sessions at the church.
23/08/2009
On Sunday, 23 August 2009, four young people had their first communion, after completing an instruction course with Pastor Brenton. This is another milestone in the children’s faith journey, as they learn to confess their sins to God, and receive forgiveness through the sacrament of Holy Communion.
17/05/2009
“Passion, Compassion, Empowerment” was the theme for the LWNSW Convention held in Dubbo on 2 May 2009. Pastor Brenton Fiedler opened the convention with a devotion and a slight twist on the theme saying he thought a ladies get-together may include ‘passion, compassion and…. fashion’!! Dubbo’s Mayor Cr Greg Matthews then welcomed the 80 ladies from 21 guilds across NSW to our city.During the day we enjoyed a talk by Jeanie Kenny (filling in for Jenny Pietsch from Albury Aged Care) speaking about these Aged-care facilities. Other ladies from within the room also added their stories of their experiences of visiting or working at these facilities including our Margaret Rohrich. (Part of the day’s offering went towards particular equipment needs for the Aged-care facilities.)
5/04/2009
Palm Sunday in Victoria Park
Christians from all denominations witnessed the acting out of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
15/03/2009
During this mornings service Bill was installed as a replacement elder for Roy who retired.
Also today we said farewell to Cathy. Cathy is moving to Albury.
15/03/2009
Today we held our anual Parish Meeting. Reports were given by Pastor Brenton, Kathy and Diane. A bright future was seen for our parish and we were encouraged by Pastor Brenton .
After Service a great meal suddenly apeared.
7/02/2009
The boys are at it again, fitting a used air conditioner in the window of the Sunday School Rooms.
We all helped by standing and watching.
(It’s called moral support)
30th Anniversary & Affirmation of Pastor Brenton
PASTOR BRENTON’S AFFIRMATION OF CALL
Dear friends we all have a story to tell about the year of God’s favour as we look to the font and to the altar and as we receive the absolution and the Supper in hearing the Word. Let’s celebrate and give thanks.
And today we give thanks for those who have been called here to proclaim the Word and bring us the grace of God in their ministry. Especially today we thank God for Pastor Brenton as we affirm his call as the herald; as the messenger to show us and teach us and proclaim Jesus to us. Pastor Brenton is called and set apart in this community primarily for this. He is a faithful servant and seeks to carry out his calling to the very best that he can. Brenton we thank God for you as the Spirit of the Lord guides you in your ministry. God is with you and he is faithful. Through the word spoken and enacted God does what he promises.
Our call first of all then is to receive Jesus for us. The church building assists us. Our pastor is a gift to bring us the message. But above all our call is not to a building but it is to focus on Jesus. To receive all he has for us and to hear his call to us too.
For we too have received the Spirit of God. We too are called to live and speak and act in the world. We too are called to bring the good news to the poor. Wow! Friends this is certainly something to celebrate and give thanks for. Our God fills us to be overfilling with his grace in this world, in this community! He equips us with faith to worship him, to receive all his gifts and then to go out from this building to serve.
Keith Jorgensen presented with a plaque for many years of dedicated grounds keeping at St Mark’s: 14.12.2008
Andrew and Rachael reporting to the congregation on their recent trip to Canberra.
”FAITH FIVE”
Renovating the old house at the church for Sunday school rooms and Kids Club
Winery Tour
On the 5th April 2008 members of St Marks and friends went on a tour of the Dubbo wineries. They visited four wineries and took a lunch break back at St Marks Church before soldiering on. Much monies were raised to replace the church carpet and other projects. It is plain to see a good time was had by all.
