St John’s
Anglican Church
Coffs Harbour
www.coffsharbouranglicanchurch.org
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
22nd March 2015
UNLESS A
GRAIN OF
WHEAT
FALLS
TO THE
GROUND
AND DIES...
BUT IF IT
DIES IT
BEARS
MUCH
FRUIT."
"
John 12.24
John 12. 24
WELCOME
Thank you for joining with us today.
If you are worshipping with us for the first time, or visiting,
please make yourself known to the welcomers or clergy.
If you intend to worship regularly with us,
please fill in an information card on the back table,
and hand it to the staff or sides person.
Today’s Worship
Sentence
‘This is the covenant I will make with them,’ says the Lord God: ‘I
will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I
will be their God and they shall be my people.’
Jeremiah 31.33
Prayer of the Day
O God, our Redeemer,
in our weakness we have failed
to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope:
renew us by your Holy Spirit,
that we may follow your commands
and proclaim your reign of love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
ABM'S LENT APP! The ABM “Lent 2015” App provides you with a reflection, prayer and listening action for every day of Lent. Over the 40 days
of Lent the App will introduce you to some of ABM’s partners and how they
are involved in making God’s love known upon earth.
Download the Smartphone App in the Apple and Android
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We remember all those who are sick or need prayers, especially Warren
Moules, Ron Black, Ruth Cooper, Lesley Lee, Vera Schmidt, Peter
Hegarty, Sue Cotter, Les & Ruth Monahan,
Veronica & Ashall, Jack Gillett, Rosemary
Majoor, Val Grant, Betty Munro, Annette Lane,
Jean Parker (Jack’s wife), Elsie Tillott and her
daughter & grandson Marion & Paul Murray,
Lillian Robertson, Tommy Fookes, Laurel Smith
-Cameron, Cody Cook, Rae Rediger
and Joy Crampton
We pray for all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one at this time
especially the family of Jeanette Jones
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LADY DAY
25TH MARCH 2015 – DORRIGO
9.30AM Morning Tea
Followed by Eucharist,
A short Meeting and
Guest Speakers
Rev Mike and Steph Ridge
Bring your own lunch, Tea and Coffee provided
Easter Services:
Holy week Monday
Holy Week Tuesday
Holy Week Wednesday
Maundy Thursday:
Good Friday:
Easter Sunday
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
6.30pm
9.00am
5.30am and 9.00am
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
25th March
28th March
28th March
30th March
31st March
31 March
1st April
2nd April
3rd April
5th April
11th April
9/10th May
22nd August
Lady Day Dorrigo
Children and Baby Market - Hall
Palm Cross making working bee 9.00am
Meditation 6.30 pm
Blessing of the Oils
Meditation 6.30 pm
Meditation 6.30 pm
Maundy Thursday 6.30 pm
Good Friday 9.00 am
Easter Day 5.30 am, 9.00 am
Deaconing of Anne Goode
Bishop Sarah’s visit
Church Growth Workshop
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Jeremiah 31: 31– 34
31
The days are surely coming, says the Lord , when I will make a
new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32 It
will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I
took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a
covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the
Lord . 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of
Israel after those days, says the Lord : I will put my law within them,
and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they
shall be my people. 34 No longer shall they teach one another, or
say to each other, ‘Know the Lord ’, for they shall all know me, from
the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord ; for I will forgive
their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.
Psalm 119. 9– 16
APBA page 350
Hebrews 5. 5- 14
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So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but
was appointed by the one who said to him,
‘You are my Son,
today I have begotten you’;
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as he says also in another place,
‘You are a priest for ever,
according to the order of Melchizedek.’
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In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and
supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to
save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent
submission.
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Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he
suffered;
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and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal
salvation for all who obey him,
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having been designated by God a high priest according to the
order of Melchizedek.
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About this we have much to say that is hard to explain, since you
have become dull in understanding.
12
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need
someone to teach you again the basic elements of the oracles of
God. You need milk, not solid food;
13
for everyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is unskilled in
the word of righteousness.
14
But solid food is for the mature, for those whose faculties have
been trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
John 12. 20– 33
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Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were
some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in
Galilee, and said to him, ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus.’ 22 Philip went
and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told
Jesus. 23 Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has come for the Son of
Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat
falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it
dies, it bears much fruit. 25 Those who love their life lose it, and
those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal
life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there
will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will
honour. 27 ‘Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—
“Father, save me from this hour”? No, it is for this reason that I
have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice
came from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it
again.’ 29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was
thunder. Others said, ‘An angel has spoken to him.’ 30 Jesus
answered, ‘This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. 31 Now
is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be
driven out.32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all
people to myself.’ 33 He said this to indicate the kind of death he
was to die.
c. The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha
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Coming Events & Notices
VANUATU CYCLONE EMERGENCY APPEAL: ABM has launched
an emergency appeal to help those affected by Cyclone Pam, which
caused death, widespread devastation and left thousands homeless. For
more details of the appeal please visit ABM website www.abmission.org or
you can put your donation in the plate marked Vanuatu or in the basket
provided for this appeal at the back of the Church.
PALM CROSS MAKING WORKING BEE: Saturday 28th March 9am
in the parish office. We need all the help we can get. No experience
necessary we will teach you how. Good fellowship and lots of laughs and
morning tea provided. Please come along and help in this task.
SERVICE OF BLESSING OF THE OILS AND AFFIRMATION OF
MINISTRY: will be held on Tuesday 31st March at 11am in Grafton
Cathedral. All are welcome, particularly Clergy and LLMs. For catering
purposes please let Fr Ian or Anne know if you intend to go.
LENT MEDITATION: This year we will have 3 meditations on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. This is a wonderful way to
prepare yourself for the Easter experience. Please make space in your life
to spend time sitting with Christ between the passion of Palm Sunday and
the agony of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Bring a friend and
share the experience of resting with Christ.
SENIOR ICHTHUS: Years 10 – 12 High School students are invited to
begin to think about attending Ichthus 2015. Camp will run 28 June - 4
July. More information to come. See Anne if you have any questions.
COFFS CITY CHOIR PRESENTS SACRED CONCERT: AT ST
NICHOLAS ANGLICAN CHURCH, ELIZABETH ST, SAWTELL 2pm
29TH MARCH. Admission $5.00 (afternoon tea included). All money
raised donated to Coffs Coast Schools Ministry.
BISHOP’S VISIT: Bishop Sarah will be visiting the Parish on the 9th
and 10th of May this year. Do you know someone who is ready to be
confirmed or take their first communion? Speak to Fr Ian or Anne.
BISHOP SARAH: will also be present at our 10am Wednesday service
on the 1st of April. At this service Anne Goode will be received into the
Anglican Community. All are welcome.to enjoy a unique opportunity to
spend time with our Bishop in an intimate gathering.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Thank you to everyone who
supported this year’s mission to children in countries such as PNG,
Samoa, Fiji, Cambodia and Vanuatu. The final tally for 2014 shoe box
collection for our region (Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Grafton and
Bellingen) was a total of 2,102 boxes. NSW and ACT had a total 104,867.
This is an amazing effort. THANK YOU.
SPONSOR A YOUNG PERSON TO ICHTHUS: Would you like to
give the opportunity for a young person to go to the Ichthus camp this
year. Please consider sponsoring a young person by speaking to Fr Ian or
by placing a marked envelope in the plate. Cost per person $250.
MAY MARKETS AT GLENREAGH: It has been suggested that St
John’s might like to take a bus out to the Glenreagh Markets on Saturday
2nd May to support the Orara Parish who use the markets as a major
outreach to their community and as a fund raiser. If people would like to
take part or know others who would like to travel by bus for this day out
please put your name on the list on the notice board.
CHURCH GROWTH WORKSHOP: This workshop will be held in St
John’s on August 22nd and facilitated by Bob Jackson from the UK, who
will be travelling through our Diocese. LLM’s, Clergy and all Lay people
are invited to attend. Mark this date in your diary now.
COME HOLY SPIRIT CONFERENCE: St Thomas Anglican Church
Port Macquarie, 22-24 May 2015. Guest speaker Bishop Ian Lambert. For
more information see the flyer at the back of the church or ring Rev John
Wyndham 02 6582 6839
RELAY FOR LIFE: Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th May. If you are able to
be a part of St John’s team walking this year or would like to help in any
way please contact Lenore Moules ph 0407247028.
WE NEED PALM FRONDS: If you can help for next weekend (Palm
Sunday) please speak to Fr Ian. We need them to decorate the Church
and to make Palm Crosses.
BABY AND CHILDREN’S GOODS MARKET: Saturday 28th March
9.00am-12.30pm in St Johns Hall. Proceeds to Pregnancy Care Coffs
Harbour. Come and support , buy or sell. Stall holders can contact
Carolyn 0422 405 388, details on the notice board.
ROSTER SIGNUP SHEETS: are on the board. Please add your name
to any roster you feel called to be apart of, or make any changes.
Next Week
Directory
Church Office
9am to 1pm Monday–Friday
PO Box 1928
2 McLean Street,
Coffs Harbour, 2450
Phone 6651 4700
Fax
6651 4715
E mail: [email protected]
www.coffsharbouranglicanchurch.org
Rector:
Ian Mabey
6651 4700
Mobile
0447 442 306
After Hours
6651 9004
E mail:
[email protected]
Hospital Chaplain
Anne Goode
Hospital office
Mobile
6651 4700
6656 7152
0422 916 082
Theological Student
Anne Goode
0403 477 399
Wardens
Carol Ford
Richard Dubois
Stephen Campbell
6652 1027
6658 0321
6650 7019
Op Shop
6650 0433
Officiating Priests
Rev’d Jan McLeod
Rev’d Lenore Moules
Rev’d Marion Tanfield* * * *
Parish Bank Details
for Direct Deposits
BSB: 705 077
A/c No: 00030032
Name: Coffs Harbour Anglican Parish
Please include a description
e.g. ‘offertory.’
Please check the notice board
— you may have mail!
Monday
8.30am
5.00pm
23rd March
Morning Prayer
Prepare for Worship
Tuesday
10.30 am
1.30pm
2.00pm
6.00pm
24th March
Legacy Nursing Home
Coffs Nursing Centre
Lenten Study—Office
EFM Office
Wednesday 25th March
8.30am
Morning Prayer
9.30am
Lady Day, Dorrigo
10.00am
Eucharist
11.00am
Lenten Study –Office
11.00am
Opal Aged Care
5.45pm
Evening Prayer
Lenten Study in the Church
6.30pm
Thursday
8.30am
26th March
Morning Prayer
Friday
8.30am
27th March
Morning Prayer
Saturday
9.00am
2.00pm
5.00pm
6.00pm
28st March
Palm Cross working bee
African Women’s Sewing
Group
African Men's group
Eucharist
Sunday
7.00am
9.00am
11.15am
29th March
Eucharist
Eucharist
African Prayer
READINGS FOR
29nd March
Isaiah 50. 4-9a
Psalm 31. 9-18
Phillipians 2. 5-11
Mark 14.1– 15.27
Preacher : Ian Mabey
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7&9 am Celebrant. Ian Mabey