NOTICES...
FAIR...
St Matthew’s Fair , November 2nd
Grocery items needed for the raffle please
- time to start preparing!
Please start planting seeds, potting up small plants, etc.
Also making jams, pickles etc for produce stall.
And having a cleanout for White Elephant stall.
We also require things for the Silent Auction, either new or good quality items. We can pick up and store until the fair.
A practice pianist for one hour per week is needed.
5.30 - 6.30 Tuesday evenings, for the church choir group
FAIR...
St Matthew’s Fair , November 2nd
Grocery items needed for the raffle please
- time to start preparing!
Please start planting seeds, potting up small plants, etc.
Also making jams, pickles etc for produce stall.
And having a cleanout for White Elephant stall.
We also require things for the Silent Auction, either new or good quality items. We can pick up and store until the fair.
A practice pianist for one hour per week is needed.
5.30 - 6.30 Tuesday evenings, for the church choir group
__________________________________________________________________ October 13th, 2019
Get Up and Go
Sentence: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise. Psalm 66:1-2
Collect: O God, you are the God who moves. You move over the waters of chaos and bring creation. You move ahead of us on our journeys through the wildernesses of life. You moved into the flesh, and you came to those of us others avoided. May you move in our hearts as well. Move us toward compassion. Move us toward peace. Move us toward thanksgiving. Amen.
Readings: Jeremiah 29:1,4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, Luke 17:11-19
Diary
Today 13 Oct 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Monday 14 Oct 11.00am Johansen Funeral
Wednesday 16 Oct 10.00am Communion Service
Sunday 20 Oct 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
12.30pm Light Party Volunteers meeting
Next Weeks Readings - 20th October
Faith Persists
1st Reading Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalm 119:97-104
Epistle 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel Luke 18:1-8
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Get Up and Go
Sentence: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name;
give to him glorious praise. Psalm 66:1-2
Collect: O God, you are the God who moves. You move over the waters of chaos and bring creation. You move ahead of us on our journeys through the wildernesses of life. You moved into the flesh, and you came to those of us others avoided. May you move in our hearts as well. Move us toward compassion. Move us toward peace. Move us toward thanksgiving. Amen.
Readings: Jeremiah 29:1,4-7, Psalm 66:1-12, Luke 17:11-19
Diary
Today 13 Oct 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Monday 14 Oct 11.00am Johansen Funeral
Wednesday 16 Oct 10.00am Communion Service
Sunday 20 Oct 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
12.30pm Light Party Volunteers meeting
Next Weeks Readings - 20th October
Faith Persists
1st Reading Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalm 119:97-104
Epistle 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Gospel Luke 18:1-8
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Focus
Once again we are reminded of the importance of community. Jeremiah envisions the re-establishment of community despite being in exile in Babylon. They are to build families, tend to one another's needs and break bread. In the Psalm there is an overwhelming call to praise God for life, to re-orient in tough times to find something to be thankful for.
In Luke the Samaritan returns to give thanks and to praise God and is told to "Rise and go". He is healed and must return to his community. In Timothy the community is to stick together and handle the word of truth with care.
How has community been a source of strength for you?
How does your community offer praise and thanksgiving?
Prayer: Our community is grounded by the love of God, and so we thank you for the strength and purpose that gives us to get up and go. Amen
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Once again we are reminded of the importance of community. Jeremiah envisions the re-establishment of community despite being in exile in Babylon. They are to build families, tend to one another's needs and break bread. In the Psalm there is an overwhelming call to praise God for life, to re-orient in tough times to find something to be thankful for.
In Luke the Samaritan returns to give thanks and to praise God and is told to "Rise and go". He is healed and must return to his community. In Timothy the community is to stick together and handle the word of truth with care.
How has community been a source of strength for you?
How does your community offer praise and thanksgiving?
Prayer: Our community is grounded by the love of God, and so we thank you for the strength and purpose that gives us to get up and go. Amen
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From Love to the World
Monday 14 October Psalm 121
Introduction to Prayer: O God, maker of heaven and earth.
Response to Scripture: My help comes from you, O God.
Q: What are you afraid of or anxious about today?
Prayer– God of my ancestors, keep me in my going out and my going in.
Tuesday 15 October Jeremiah 31:27-34
Q: Pray a prayer that has been important to you. If you have the internet look up Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross.
Prayer– Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by you. (Teresa)
Wednesday 16 October 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Q: What is today's reading about? How do you distinguish between "outward forms of Godliness" and the core of our faith?.
Prayer– Gracious God, how sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey in my mouth.
Thursday 17 October 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5
Q: Who has inspired your faith in the early years, in times of trouble, and today? Write down their names and give thanks to them.
Prayer - God, may I be like the grass, tending new shoots in your love.
Friday 18 October Genesis 32:22-31
Prayer - Loving God, persevere with me, embracing me with your steadfast love.
Saturday 19 October Luke 18:1-8
Q: To whose voices do you listen?
Prayer - Lord God, call me to see, listen and look for those persistently looking for justice.
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From Love to the World
Monday 14 October Psalm 121
Introduction to Prayer: O God, maker of heaven and earth.
Response to Scripture: My help comes from you, O God.
Q: What are you afraid of or anxious about today?
Prayer– God of my ancestors, keep me in my going out and my going in.
Tuesday 15 October Jeremiah 31:27-34
Q: Pray a prayer that has been important to you. If you have the internet look up Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross.
Prayer– Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by you. (Teresa)
Wednesday 16 October 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Q: What is today's reading about? How do you distinguish between "outward forms of Godliness" and the core of our faith?.
Prayer– Gracious God, how sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey in my mouth.
Thursday 17 October 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5
Q: Who has inspired your faith in the early years, in times of trouble, and today? Write down their names and give thanks to them.
Prayer - God, may I be like the grass, tending new shoots in your love.
Friday 18 October Genesis 32:22-31
Prayer - Loving God, persevere with me, embracing me with your steadfast love.
Saturday 19 October Luke 18:1-8
Q: To whose voices do you listen?
Prayer - Lord God, call me to see, listen and look for those persistently looking for justice.
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REGULAR EVENTS
Tuesday 9.30am Rhythm and Dance
5.30pm Choir Practice
Wednesday 11.30am Family Fellowship on the second Wednesday of the month
3.20pm Older Youth Group
6.00pm Community Meals on the first Wednesday of the month
Thursday 9.30am Selwyn Care
12.30pm Community prayer
Friday 8.30am-noon Op-shop - Always needs good clothes
9.30am-noon Cuppa and chat
12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Silent Prayer
3pm-4.30pm KFCC (Kids Friday Church Club)
1st Saturday each month - Devonshire Teas, Carboot sales and Op-Shop open from 8.30am
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Tuesday 9.30am Rhythm and Dance
5.30pm Choir Practice
Wednesday 11.30am Family Fellowship on the second Wednesday of the month
3.20pm Older Youth Group
6.00pm Community Meals on the first Wednesday of the month
Thursday 9.30am Selwyn Care
12.30pm Community prayer
Friday 8.30am-noon Op-shop - Always needs good clothes
9.30am-noon Cuppa and chat
12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Silent Prayer
3pm-4.30pm KFCC (Kids Friday Church Club)
1st Saturday each month - Devonshire Teas, Carboot sales and Op-Shop open from 8.30am
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