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Home Communion - if you would like communion brought to your home please contact Margie Thomas (889 6248) or Lance or Val Riches (078880878 or 02 4448286) Please don’t hesitate.
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Home Communion - if you would like communion brought to your home please contact Margie Thomas (889 6248) or Lance or Val Riches (078880878 or 02 4448286) Please don’t hesitate.
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December 15th, 2019
Advent 3 - Joy
Sentence: Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11
Collect: Terror and doom, and wrath to come, John your herald preached to bring us to repentance; open our eyes, almighty God, show us our sin, and grant us forgiveness. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 11:2-11
Today 15 Dec 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Tuesday 17 Dec 06.00pm Vestry & Ministry Team at Val & Lance Riches
Wednesday 18 Dec 10.00am Communion Service
Thursday 19 Dec 11.45am Lunch for Men who live alone
Sunday 22 Dec 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Next week Christmas Services 24 th @ 4pm and 11pm Carols followed by 11.30pm communion service
Dec 25th @ 9am Christmas Day
Next Weeks Readings - 22nd December
Advent 4 - Love
1st Reading Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:7-19
Epistle Romans 1:1-7
Gospel Matthew 1:18-25
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Advent 3 - Joy
Sentence: Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Matthew 11:11
Collect: Terror and doom, and wrath to come, John your herald preached to bring us to repentance; open our eyes, almighty God, show us our sin, and grant us forgiveness. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 11:2-11
Today 15 Dec 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Tuesday 17 Dec 06.00pm Vestry & Ministry Team at Val & Lance Riches
Wednesday 18 Dec 10.00am Communion Service
Thursday 19 Dec 11.45am Lunch for Men who live alone
Sunday 22 Dec 08.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Communion Service
Next week Christmas Services 24 th @ 4pm and 11pm Carols followed by 11.30pm communion service
Dec 25th @ 9am Christmas Day
Next Weeks Readings - 22nd December
Advent 4 - Love
1st Reading Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:7-19
Epistle Romans 1:1-7
Gospel Matthew 1:18-25
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Focus
This third week of advent we are lighting the candle of Joy. Mary sings a song of joy after an angel tells her she will have a child in the Luke reading. In Isaiah 35 we can be joyful that fear is not the end of the story. In James we can rejoice that God's justice will come, and how we are blessed by community and neighbours. Finally in Matthew Jesus affirms for John he is the Messiah and also who John is..."the messenger sent ahead to prepare the way.
We are encouraged to be strong and courageous as we wait for the fulfilment of God's promise of justice and peace.
What helps you to choose to be courageous in challenging times?
Can you find things to sing and be joyful about as we wait for God?
Prayer: God of joy, help us find joy in those little moments of justice and peace in the world, and work to be a part of them. Amen
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This third week of advent we are lighting the candle of Joy. Mary sings a song of joy after an angel tells her she will have a child in the Luke reading. In Isaiah 35 we can be joyful that fear is not the end of the story. In James we can rejoice that God's justice will come, and how we are blessed by community and neighbours. Finally in Matthew Jesus affirms for John he is the Messiah and also who John is..."the messenger sent ahead to prepare the way.
We are encouraged to be strong and courageous as we wait for the fulfilment of God's promise of justice and peace.
What helps you to choose to be courageous in challenging times?
Can you find things to sing and be joyful about as we wait for God?
Prayer: God of joy, help us find joy in those little moments of justice and peace in the world, and work to be a part of them. Amen
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From Love to the World
Monday December 16th Isaiah 7:10-16
Introduction to Prayer: O Come Emmanuel, dwell among your people.
Response to Scripture: Judge me with justice and truth, Emmanuel, our God.
Q: How do you understand the sign of a child in the context of King Ahaz and the people of Judah?
Prayer– Emmanuel, God with us, surprise me today with your presence.
Tuesday December 17th Ruth 4:7-22
Q: Read the book of Ruth in one sitting, and consider/discuss what relevance it has for faithful living today.
Prayer–Loving God who walked with Naomi and Ruth, bring full life to empty places in my life.
Wednesday December 18th Matthew 1:1-17
Q: When have you encountered God in unexpected people and places?
Prayer– Surprise me today, God, with your strangeness. Open my eyes to see you at work in people and situations I don’t expect.
Thursday December 19th Matthew 1:18-25
Q: When might God be saying “Do not be afraid” to you?
Prayer - God with us, may I not be afraid as I enter your story.
Friday December 20th Romans 1:1-7
Q: Introduce yourself in writing, as Paul does, explaining how you understand the identity of God. You might like to share your thoughts with someone else from your community of faith.
Prayer - O God, grant that I may know the grace of being one of your beloved saints.
Saturday December 21st Psalm 80:1-7,17-19
Q: How are lament, restoration, and wellbeing related to each other in Psalm 80? What is the Psalmist asking for with the request “Let your face shine”?
Prayer - O God, where are you in my moments of grief and despair?.
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From Love to the World
Monday December 16th Isaiah 7:10-16
Introduction to Prayer: O Come Emmanuel, dwell among your people.
Response to Scripture: Judge me with justice and truth, Emmanuel, our God.
Q: How do you understand the sign of a child in the context of King Ahaz and the people of Judah?
Prayer– Emmanuel, God with us, surprise me today with your presence.
Tuesday December 17th Ruth 4:7-22
Q: Read the book of Ruth in one sitting, and consider/discuss what relevance it has for faithful living today.
Prayer–Loving God who walked with Naomi and Ruth, bring full life to empty places in my life.
Wednesday December 18th Matthew 1:1-17
Q: When have you encountered God in unexpected people and places?
Prayer– Surprise me today, God, with your strangeness. Open my eyes to see you at work in people and situations I don’t expect.
Thursday December 19th Matthew 1:18-25
Q: When might God be saying “Do not be afraid” to you?
Prayer - God with us, may I not be afraid as I enter your story.
Friday December 20th Romans 1:1-7
Q: Introduce yourself in writing, as Paul does, explaining how you understand the identity of God. You might like to share your thoughts with someone else from your community of faith.
Prayer - O God, grant that I may know the grace of being one of your beloved saints.
Saturday December 21st Psalm 80:1-7,17-19
Q: How are lament, restoration, and wellbeing related to each other in Psalm 80? What is the Psalmist asking for with the request “Let your face shine”?
Prayer - O God, where are you in my moments of grief and despair?.
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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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