...“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.  Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain”...

Psalm 127:1

7:14 Prayer Meetings

Week 5

18 - 24 May

Prayers of Sacrifice

Titus :             Read Titus 2:3-11

1.    Pray that we, as a church, will see that giving our time, our talents and our treasure (money) to God, is not only a sacrifice but also a privilege.

2.    Pray for the leadership of HVUC and the sacrifices they make.  (Church Councillors, Small Group Leaders, Worship Leaders and their teams, Pastoral Team).

3.    Pray that we would be doers of the faith and not just hearers.

4.    Pray that, as a church, we would share with the world, the love of Christ.

5.    Pray for an openness to the plans of God.

2 Chronicles 7:14

“If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Cruisers

Clayton Weekend - 24 May 2008

You have all been waiting in anticipation to see what has been organised.

We plan to go to Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens for a coffee and a walk around the gardens.

If you need a lift, meet here at the church at 12:30pm or meet at 1:30pm at the rotunda at Mt Lofty.

Bring a flask of coffee to share and something to nibble on.

GOD’S WAY TO BUILD A HOUSE OF WORSHIP

1 CHRONICLES 29:1-22

 The greatest amount ever raised in a single offering in history was the offering given to build the Temple in Jerusalem.  God’s people gave over $400,000,000 in a single day to build a house of worship! At Hope Valley, we are following the same pattern described in 1 Chronicles 29 for our own offering.

 1. THE LEADER SET THE EXAMPLE IN GIVING. 

First, God told King David to publicly announce the specific amount he’d sacrifice for the building fund.

         “David said to the whole assembly … the task is great, because this palatial structure is not for man, but for the Lord God.  I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my God, OVER AND ABOVE everything I have provided: 110 tons of gold and 260 tons of silver...Now, who else is willing to give to the Lord?” 

         (verses 1-5)

 2. NEXT, THE LEADER OF EACH FAMILY GAVE SACRIFICIALLY.

“Then the leaders of the families … gave willingly.  They gave toward the work on the temple: gold … silver … bronze … iron … and any who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the temple.  The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord.”        (verses 6-9)

We have prepared instructions for every household to hold a family meeting to decide what God wants them to give in cash and commitment.

...for greater things have yet to come and greater things are still to be done in this valley.

Australia’s Biggest

 Morning Tea

Friday 23 May, 10am

Cost $6.00

In the Western Room

at HVUC

Everyone Welcome

May Bush Walk in Kersbrook area

All who enjoy walking in the country are

invited to join us.

Walk: 2 hour moderate along back roads and trails

When: Sunday 25 May

Leaving: from church carpark at 12:15pm

Bring: packed lunch, hot drink and drink to carry

Car Share: to Kersbrook for lunch

Further details from Judy Wait on 8264 7505

Store room clean out

Very soon we will be cleaning out the store room in the Ministry Centre.  If you have anything stored in there and would like to be part of its relocation/placement, please notify David Green or Kerry Ball.

Single Sudanese mum looking for part time work.  Honest, reliable, has TAFE Certificate in retail.  Is currently studying but is available for work throughout the week.

See or phone Viv Brook on 0409-235-604 if you can offer any work

 3. THEY HELD A SERVICE OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING.

“David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying...‘Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name.  But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this?  Everything comes from you, and we have only given you what comes from your hand...So they all praised the Lord...” (verses 10-20)

        
We will hold our pledge day service on June 1^st with a great amount of praise and thanksgiving.

4.          THEY CELEBRATED THE OFFERING WITH A GREAT PARTY.

“They ate and drank with great joy in the Lord’s presence that day.” (vs.22)

Our CELEBRATION evening when we

have the results of the offering will be on

Friday June 6^th. 

This will be a night not to be missed!!

FROM THE WORLD MISSION TEAM

Remember to regularly look at the mission notice board in the front foyer and keep up to date with people we know and have supported in the past who are serving in other countries.

Testimony

God has been doing some amazing things in our church during the Building for Life program.  In particular, one of the young adults from our community has felt God speak to him about his commitment to HVUC and his desire to grow a faith that can move mountains.  Recently, this young man approached his boss at work and requested an exemption from all shifts that would mean missing out on Small Group and Sunday worship.  This was a huge step of faith for a university student who was already pushing through financial difficulties.  God is awesome!  What a fantastic testimony of commitment and sacrifice and another example of how the Building for Life program is all about money and it isn’t all about money! 

How great it is to be part of a community that desires a radical relationship with God and lives by faith!   God Bless.

Carl

Pledge your support for

Building For Life 08

Building for Life brochures and pledge cards are now available from the Welcome Centre and office foyer.  Please collect yours after worship today.

SOUP IN THE VALLEY 

Every Thursday in June, July and August

6 – 8 pm, in the Western room. 

If you would like to help, please fill out a form from the office foyer brochure holder and return it to Jeanette Starick or the office ASAP, so that the roster can be organised.  If you are rostered on for a night and you are unable to participate, please notify me or do a swap with someone else.  More cooks are needed due to the increased demand last year. 

Thank you for your willingness to participate, people are really being blessed by the generosity of those who are serving them in this way.

Burma Cyclone Appeal

As the tragic reality of the Burma cyclone continues to emerge, Uniting International Mission, through its relief and development division, Uniting Church Overseas Aid has launched the UCOA Burma Cyclone Appeal.  People wishing to make a donation to the appeal can do so by visiting www.overseasaid.org.  Gifts of $2 and over are tax deductible.  Donations can also be mailed to PO Box A2266, Sydney South, NSW, 1235.

Congratulations!!

To Jess Stapledon who turned 90 on

17 May. May God’s blessing be with her during her birthday celebrations.

Congratulations to Sarah Crocker and Jared Pound who were married yesterday at Monarto Zoo.  We wish them God’s blessing for a wonderful future.