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NewS Highlight

Spring is in the air and the seasons are turning. With the abundant rain, you can almost hear the gardens growing. The sun is rising earlier and the days are getting longer; I'm sure there will be a cold snap or two, but you can sense the change.

For the past seven weeks we have been journeying through the Basis of Union of the Uniting Church and highlighting our unique foot-print in the community. The interplay of God's reconciling work and our participation is wonderfully expressed through worship, witness and service. What a joy it has been to celebrate the beautiful ways Bay Life expresses worship, witness and service. Come rain or shine, winter or summer, this congregation has been salt and light: making a difference.

The Extravagant Generosity programme suggests that about 60% of our regular attenders volunteer their time and talent in support of the work of the church. Generous service underpins our Op Shop. Our Cafe is vibrant with authentic witness; and countless hours cary Good News to any who will listen. We couldn't hope to maintain the high standard of worship without the army of prayers, singers, musicians, readers, computer operators, welcomers, Elders and supporters. Then there is all of the administration, compliance, leadership, cleaning, gardening, and safe Church which takes place, largely behind the scenes.

Bay Life is a wonderful expression of the delicate dance of teamwork: God with us, us with one another, us with our neighbours, and all-of-us being changed "...from one degree of glory to the next," as Saint Paul put it (2 Corinthians 3:18).

As winter gives way to spring and life bursts forth all around us, we give thanks for the marvellous way we are all invited to take our rightful place in Christ's Body. We are not perfect, but with a deep sense of shared responsibility and a growing awareness of the talents that God has endowed us with, we are most grateful for the good that is being done.

Thank you to the leaders and the volunteers; thank you to the supporters and those who sacrifice time, effort, finance and energy: may it all bring Glory to God and help to those most in need.

May God bless you,

Stephen

Up coming events

Celebrating Creation - 22 September

Favourite songs - 29 September

Prayer adn Watchfulness - 6 October

All welcome!

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