Bush Ministry Fund Collection
by Sandra Davis
The Bush Ministry fund was established in 1998 to provide support for struggling parishes and clergy in the Western Region of the Anglican Church in Southern Queensland. Its aim is to maintain a caring ministry to families living in towns and on properties in rural and remote areas of Queensland. Bundaberg, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Dalby and Windorah are amongst the areas supported. Money collected is used in three main ways: assistance with clergy stipend, costs of running a vehicle, replacement of vehicles when needed.
Saint Paul’s folk have been contributing to the annual Bush Ministry Fund since 1998. We have won five awards for our outstanding contributions over the years. The five plaques are attached to the windmill trophy and its water tank.
At present we have ten generous people supporting this outreach. I plan to collect your money boxes or envelopes from 6 December to 20 December. If you are using an envelope, could you please label it with your name and “BMF Collection”, to assist me with my files? I shall issue a receipt in due course. This is a very worthy cause and all support is greatly appreciated.
Tatters & Chatters Heading Back to Lota House
After quite a lengthy time meeting at the Wynnum Library, Tatters and Chatters is returning to Lota House for our bi monthly gatherings.
Everyone is welcome to join us in the Chapel or parlour on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 10am. It is not essential to bring anything just come along for a time of fellowship. Bring your craft of choice if you wish as it’s a great chance to share ideas and knowledge.
St Paul’s Manly Thanksgiving Sunday – 15 November 2026
Giving thanks for the work of our hands, the fruits of our labours and our service in God’s vineyard.
Thanksgiving Sunday is the parish opportunity to bless the works of our hands and give thanks for the work in ministry in the vineyard.
Offerings of craft, produce, food items and general creativity will be presented by members of the flock as well as symbols of the ministry folk are or have been engaged in within the parish and the wider community.
Father Sam will be presiding over our service and the auction of the produce/craft/baking. What are you going to contribute?
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