Together Towards Life... - The Anglican Parish of St. Luke

Together Towards Life...
WELCOME
22nd February 2015
First Sunday of Lent
O Lord,
who for our sake fasted forty days and forty nights:
give us grace to use such abstinence,
that, our flesh being subdued to the spirit,
we may ever obey your godly will
in righteousness and true holiness;
to your honour and glory,
who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, world without end. Amen.
A Reading from Genesis 9: 8-17
Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, ‘As for me, I am establishing my
covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that
is with you, the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as
many as came out of the ark. I establish my covenant with you, that never again shall
all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to
destroy the earth.’ God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me
and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set
my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the
earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will
remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all
flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. When the
bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God
and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.’ God said to Noah, ‘This is the
sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the
earth.’
Hear the Word of the Lord
THANKS BE TO GOD
Psalm 25: 1-10
Acknowledgement
Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New Revised
Standard Version.
Copyright 1989 by the division of Christian Education by the
National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA.
Psalms from the Psalter
In you, O Lord my God, have I put my hope:
in you have I trusted, let me not be ashamed,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
Let none who wait for you be put to shame:
but let those that break faith
be confounded and gain nothing.
Show me your ways, O Lord:
and teach me your paths.
Lead me in the ways of your truth, and teach me:
for you are the God of my salvation.
In you have I hoped all the day long:
because of your goodness, O Lord.
Call to mind your compassion and your loving-kindness:
for they are from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth,
nor my transgressions:
but according to your mercy think on me.
Good and upright is the Lord:
therefore will he direct sinners in the way.
The meek he will guide in the path of justice:
and teach the humble his ways.
All the paths of the Lord are faithful and true:
for those who keep his covenant and his commandments.
A Reading from 1 Peter 3: 18-22
And even if our gospel is veiled, it For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the
righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the
flesh, but made alive in the spirit, in which also he went and made a proclamation to
the spirits in prison, who in former times did not obey, when God waited patiently in
the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight people,
were saved through water. And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as
a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through
the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of
God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him.
Hear the Word of the Lord
THANKS BE TO GOD
The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to
Mark 1: 9-15
GLORY TO YOU, Lord JESUS CHRIST
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the
Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart
and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are
my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ And the Spirit immediately drove him
out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and
he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. Now after John was
arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The
time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good
news.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord,
PRAISE TO YOU, Lord JESUS CHRIST
PRAYERS
Please Pray for the Sick
Elizabeth Inkpin, David Hassall, Mary Hunter, Stan Spies, Jock Mackenzie, Jenny,
Arnold Lofthouse, Josh Mitchell, Kate Douglas, Sarah Warren, Gertie Bradford, Jack
Mantova, Barbara Harmes, John Wippell, Kerry Ward, Barry Sturgess, Enya Rub,
Peggy Raleigh, Merle Bradford, Desleigh Kane, John Warbrick,Taghg McDermid
Please let the Parish Office know if any names should be removed from or added to
the list. When adding a name, please seek permission
Pray Daily
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The Diocese of Maseno North - (Kenya): +Simon Oketch
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The Diocese of Maseno South - (Kenya): +Francis Abiero
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The Diocese of The Diocese of Sydney: +Glenn Davies; Regional Bishops:
+Robert Forsyth, +Ivan Lee, +Peter Hayward, +Christopher Edwards; Clergy
and People
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The Parish of Gold Coast North: Ron Bundy, Don Campbell, Lynette Dunn,
+Len Eacott, Peter Finlay, Russell McClue, Gary Smith, Roseanne Stower,
Stephen Hooper, Catriona Middleton,
Sidney Rogers, Mary-Anne Rulfs
PARISH PANTRY
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Queensland Churches Together:
General Secretary – Richard Tutin
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Small Tinned Fruit
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State School Chaplains
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Pray for Toowoomba Churches
Hope City Church, Toowoomba Campus:
Ps Steve and Felicity Wauchope
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Large Tinned Fruit
Tinned Meals
Long Life Milk
PARISH SMALL GROUPS
Monday
9.30am: Q&A Group Fr. Matthew com. 20th April
Monday
6-7pm: 21 Helen St. Call Gordon & Sandy Lee on 4639 1202
1st & 3rd Wed
7.00pm: 55 Alderley Street. Call Ted & Jill Siebuhr on 4635 4961
Wednesday
7.30pm: Parish Ministry Centre. Speak to Penny & Jonathan
Thursday
1-3pm: East Greenmount area. Call Tammy Conway 4697 1230
Friday
1.45pm: 2 Wilmington Court, Contact Adhel on 4635 5737
Friday
7.00pm: Post Bible 360 course continues from 24th April
Saturday
7.00am: Prayer Group at St. Mark’s
1st Sunday
3.00pm: Uke’s@StLuke’s. Contact Lance on 0420 492 345
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AN INVITATION TO JOIN IN THE PILGRIM COURSE IN 2015...
Pilgrim has been designed as an Anglican way of growing as a Christian and is great
value for everyone, whether or not we have been church members for decades or just
enquiring. It unpacks the basic teaching of the Christian Faith, shows us how to pray
and live like Jesus. Speak to Penny, Jonathan or the Pilgrim team.
TODAY! Annual General Meeting
Today we share annual reports on the life of the Church and elect officers (parish and
centre wardens, treasurer and parish nominators ) and a parish council for the next
year. Please reflect and pray about these important matters.
4 PM SUNDAY 22 FEB – PARISH AGM (St Luke’s), followed by Songs of Praise
‘SILENCE FOR PEACE’ MEDITATION GROUP
Tuesdays, 5.30-6.05pm approx. in the Benjamin Rm of the Parish Ministry
Centre. Call Jo Anderson for more information on 0431 373 978
OLD FELLOW AND CREW MOWING FOR THE MISSIONS
If you need mowing done, please call: 0457580044, 0481101695. Ph Barry for more.
HOLY YOGA WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10AM ST LUKE’S HALL
Reverend Natalie is a qualified Holy Yoga Teacher and is offering a class for you!
HOLY YOGA is experiential worship specifically created to deepen your relationship
with Christ. It is world class Yoga combined with a Christ honouring experience that
offers an opportunity to all people to authentically connect to God through word,
prayer, worship, and the practice of yoga to contemporary and Christian music. It is
available to anyone who is willing. Any age and any ability, any talent, any walk of life.
Come and see how you can move with God and let God move with and in you!
Every Wednesday morning 10am-11:30 am, St Luke’s Church Hall, Gold coin donation
Wear modest comfortable clothing (tights/fitness pants and singlet or t-shirt)
And bring a Yoga mat (or 2 if you require extra floor support) and a belt.
Donations of cushions and blankets would be greatly appreciated. Please ensure they
are clean and in good condition. These can be left at the Parish Office
http://holyyoga.net/ https://twitter.com/holyyoga http://www.youtube.com/
holyyogaministries http://pinterest.com/holyyoga/ https://www.facebook.com/kids-holy-yoga
New Clergy Appointments in Toowoomba
Jonathan has been appointed as Area Dean of Toowoomba Deanery. The Revd
Lorraine Dawson (currently priest-in-charge of Inala Parish) will become Rector of the
{Parish of Drayton shortly after Easter.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TODAY: SUN 22 FEB: Parish AGM 4pm at St Luke’s, followed by Songs of Praise
FRI 20 FEB & BEYOND: ‘PODS’ Junior Youth Group
A group for those aged 9-13 years will start today with our new YCF Minister, Natalie.
5.00-6.30pm at the St Mark’s Youth Room (Cnr High & Angle Sts). Contact Natalie on
0477 736 047 for more information.
TUE 14 FEB: Mother’s Union Night Meeting
Welcome back to our night meeting which starts tonight, 7.30pm at St Mark’s Annexe
WED 25 FEB & BEYOND: Holy Yoga, 10-11.30am See information previous page
FRI 27 FEB: ACSQ Young Adult Retreat:
at “Luther Heights”, Coolum Beach Qld. A weekend for Young Adults 18-25. The
weekend, themed BRAVE will focus on belonging, authenticity, and claiming your
faith as an adult so that you can discern God’s purpose and calling for your life.
Register now at www.aycf.org.au/camping/registration or call Lisa on 3514 7405 or
email [email protected] for more information
SAT 28 FEB: Diocesan Quiet Day: “The Passion in Poetry”
Parishioners from across the Diocese are invited to join the Rev’d Penny Jones in a
Quiet Day of prayer, reflection and study exploring the poets who have taken the
passion of Jesus as their subject.
9.30am to 3.30pm
Brookfield Centre for Christian Spirituality
Cost: Donation to Centre ($15 on the day). Morning tea provided. BYO lunch.
To register, please contact Belinda Macarthur on 3835 2284 or
[email protected].
SAT 14 MAR: ‘Exploring Our Hopes and Dreams’ Marriage and Family Forum
There has been much debate in recent years on the definition and meaning of
marriage and family. The Anglican Church SQ Synod has invited us to enter into
dialogue to explore the future of marriage and family life. Everyone is welcome
regardless of beliefs etc. 10.00am-12.30pm (9.30am refreshments) at St Luke’s
Anglican Church. More information call Jonathan: 0437 391 910.
SAT 21 MAR: Wardens Training at St Bart’s Toowoomba
Training workshops for Churchwardens are being offered by the Diocese in March
2015. The workshops will assist Churchwardens to understand their role and equip
them to carry it out. The workshop will be held at St Bart’s, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Wardens, parish councillors and clergy are welcome to attend, though the focus will
be on the responsibilities of Churchwardens. Tea and coffee will be provided (BYO
lunch). Details on how to register coming soon...
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
FRI 20 MAR: Western Region Lay Retreat, ‘Welcome Home to the Household of God’
James Byrne Retreat Centre Toowoomba
Day of Reflection: Friday 20 March
with Marie Thompson and Dilys Griffiths
Silent Weekend Retreat: Friday Evening-Sunday Lunch 20-22 March
with Pastor Jeff Lawrence
Contact Jo Anderson 4633 2081 or [email protected]
Registration by 1st March
SAT 21 MAR: Quiet Day at St Luke’s
LIVING CONTEMPLATIVELY IN A BUSY WORLD, led by Fr David King
Busyness of life distracts people in all walks of life. The catch cry heard so often is “I
am so busy.” Or perhaps you have noted how it is such a familiar opening question
for people to ask today “have you had a busy day?” Busyness can keep us on the
move from the moment our feet hit the floor of a morning till we fall into bed at
night, often without energy to pay attention to ourselves and how we really are. But
busyness is a distraction from the real world - the world of self and the world of God,
so as spiritual people: ARE WE NOT CALLED TO BE DIFFERENT?
This quiet day explores the invitation from our God to live differently. It will canvass
pathways, strategies, ideals for living the spiritual life, drawing closer to God while
being gentle on ourselves and attempting to love ourselves as God loves us.
More information from: [email protected] 4639 1910
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interested in Archives?
Calling all Parish Archivists
Would you like to learn how to care for the historical records and artefacts of your
parish? Are you currently managing a parish archive but would like know more about
the significance and preservation of items under your care? The Diocesan Records
and Archives Centre at Bowen Hills is offering free collection management workshops
on March 5th & 6th courtesy of a Community Heritage Grant. Museum Consultant
Lisa Jones of Essential Museum Services will be conducting a ‘Collection Management
Basics for Heritage Collections’ workshop from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Thursday 5th
March and a ‘Professional Development Workshop for experienced volunteer
archivists’ from 9am to 12.30pm on Friday 6th March. Places are limited. Contact the
Diocesan Archivist, Sue Laidlaw, to book your place ph. 07 3838 7638 or
[email protected]
THE COMING WEEK
MON
23rd Feb
TUE
24th Feb 9.30-11am
5.30pm
Ministry Centre
Ministry Centre
Little Kookaburras Playgroup
Silence for Peace Meditation Group
WED
25th Feb 5.00pm
Ministry Centre
Contemplative Prayer
THU
26th Feb 10.15am
St Luke’s
Holy Communion
FRI
27th Feb 5-6.30pm
St Mark’s Youth Rm
PODS Junior Youth Group
SAT
28th Feb
SUN
1 March
St Luke’s
All Saints’
St Mark’s
Parish Eucharist
Holy Communion
Family Communion w/Children’s Ch
8.00am
8.00am
9.30am
MORNING PRAYER this week—in St Luke’s
8:30am– Monday — Thursday
Parish Ministers
The Revd Dr Jonathan Inkpin (Rector)
[email protected]
The Revd Penny Jones (Assoc. Priest)
[email protected]
The Rev’d Natalie Adams (Deacon)
[email protected]
The Rev’d Graham Warren (Deacon)
[email protected]
0437 391 910
0410 488 195
0477 736 047
0409 665 301
Sermons at www.penandinkreflections.org
Non-Stipendiary Parish Clergy
The Revd Terry Leonard
The Revd Matthew Weatherley
[email protected]
The Rev’d Bill Watson
The Rev’d Val Graydon
4696 2046
4698 7775
0400 094 438
0427 168 913
Namalata Editor
Susan Skowronski
4633 4878
Prayer Chain
Enya Rub
4634 7062
Administrations and Communications Officer
Katherine Appleby
4639 1910
Parish Council Secretary
Katherine Appleby
PLEASE SEE INSIDE
FOR SMALL GROUPS
Rector’s Warden
Judy Bond
St Luke’s
Gordon Lee
St Mark’s
Lyn Fraser
Rick Moran
All Saints
Robin Grundon
Stephen Hart
Parish Wardens
Stephen Rigney
Merrilynn Howard
0412 010 668
0417 726 930
4635 8034
0402 348 455
0407 040 141
4635 0118
4639 3134
Web: www.stlukestoowoomba.org.au
Ph:
4639 1910
Fax: 4639 5127
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.00am-1.00 pm
Address: PO Box 2434, Toowoomba
Email: [email protected]
Readings for next week:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:24-32;
Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8: 31-38
4639 1910
We acknowledge the Jarowair and
Giabal peoples as the original
custodians of this land.