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August 18th 2019
Faith Witness
Sentence: You brought a vine out of Egypt: you drove out the nations and planted it in. You cleared the ground for it: and when it had taken root it filled the land. Restore us again Lord God of hosts: show us the light of your face and we shall be saved. Psalm 80:8-9, 19
Collect: God of all time and place, fill our hearts and minds with the stories of your faithful people through the ages. Guide us as we journey in your way. May we be examples of faithfulness for the next generation. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 Hebrews 11:29- 12:2 Luke 12:49-56
Diary
Today 18 Aug 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
02.00pm Concert
Wednesday 21 Aug 09.30am Light Party Mtg
10.00am Communion Service
06.00pm Baptism Families Shared Meal
Thursday 22 Aug 05.00pm St Matthew’s Court Trust Mtg
Friday 23 Aug 10.00am Intermediate School Assembly
Sunday 25 Aug 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Next Weeks Readings - 25 August
Out Of The Shadow
1st Reading Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
Epistle Hebrews 12:18-29
Gospel Luke 13:10-17
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Faith Witness
Sentence: You brought a vine out of Egypt: you drove out the nations and planted it in. You cleared the ground for it: and when it had taken root it filled the land. Restore us again Lord God of hosts: show us the light of your face and we shall be saved. Psalm 80:8-9, 19
Collect: God of all time and place, fill our hearts and minds with the stories of your faithful people through the ages. Guide us as we journey in your way. May we be examples of faithfulness for the next generation. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 Hebrews 11:29- 12:2 Luke 12:49-56
Diary
Today 18 Aug 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
02.00pm Concert
Wednesday 21 Aug 09.30am Light Party Mtg
10.00am Communion Service
06.00pm Baptism Families Shared Meal
Thursday 22 Aug 05.00pm St Matthew’s Court Trust Mtg
Friday 23 Aug 10.00am Intermediate School Assembly
Sunday 25 Aug 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Next Weeks Readings - 25 August
Out Of The Shadow
1st Reading Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
Epistle Hebrews 12:18-29
Gospel Luke 13:10-17
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Focus
Choosing faithfulness is neither easy nor passive. It can be demanding and often requires change and growth. The vineyard in Isaiah shows what results when the vineyard of people are unfaithful. In the Psalm, the vineyard of people vow renewed faithfulness and pray for God's restoration. In Luke the cost of faithful discipleship is described. As we change priorities and behaviours it causes separation and rifts in relationships.
In Hebrews we are reminded of the host of witnesses that did not have trouble free lives, but rather hard lives, yet still persisted in faith. We are encouraged to run the race with perseverance, just as Jesus endured the cross. He disregarded the shame of that horrible death and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Do you dare to persevere in faith, or long for an easier path?
What inspiration can we gather from those before us that persevered?
Prayer: Fill our hearts and minds with the stories of faithful people through the ages, so we can grow to become examples of faithful witnesses. Amen
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Choosing faithfulness is neither easy nor passive. It can be demanding and often requires change and growth. The vineyard in Isaiah shows what results when the vineyard of people are unfaithful. In the Psalm, the vineyard of people vow renewed faithfulness and pray for God's restoration. In Luke the cost of faithful discipleship is described. As we change priorities and behaviours it causes separation and rifts in relationships.
In Hebrews we are reminded of the host of witnesses that did not have trouble free lives, but rather hard lives, yet still persisted in faith. We are encouraged to run the race with perseverance, just as Jesus endured the cross. He disregarded the shame of that horrible death and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Do you dare to persevere in faith, or long for an easier path?
What inspiration can we gather from those before us that persevered?
Prayer: Fill our hearts and minds with the stories of faithful people through the ages, so we can grow to become examples of faithful witnesses. Amen
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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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