ST PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
130 Burwood Road
CHRISTCHURCH / ŌTAUTAHI
MAKING DISCIPLES FOR JESUS!
www.lutheran.org.nz
3rd May 2015 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Worship at All Saints Anglican Church, Burwood
10am Worship with Holy Communion – Vicar Katrina Hill
“I am the vine and you are the
branches. Whoever remains in
me, and I in Him, will bear much
fruit.”
John 15:5
God bless your time with us
as we worship Him.
WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Today we begin our shared services with All Saints at their 10am service.
We are pleased to be welcomed as part of their gathering and will also
contribute where we can help. (see Roster on back page)
We will continue to produce our weekly Bulletin, to keep us in touch with
each other and with our wider church. Please assist with duties as rostered.
This week we remember with compassion, all those suffering from the
devastating earthquakes in Nepal and pray for them in their time of great
need.
Locally, we remember in prayer:
Andrew, Melanie & Caleb BUSCH; Glenn, Michelle, Jenson & Danica
BUSCH; Bernie & Judy CALDER; Carl CHRISTENSEN; Frances CLARKE.
P S A L M
B I B L E
Psalm 22:25-31
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A Song of Praise
R E A D I N G S
Acts 8:26-40
1 John 4:4-21
John 15:1-8
Philip and the Ethiopian
Love one another as God loves us
The true vine and the fruitful branches
WOMEN AND THE CALL TO THE OFFICE OF
PUBLIC MINISTRY IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH
THE ORDINATION DEBATE IN THE LCA
The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) was formed in 1966, when the two synods
of the church (ELCA and UELCA) combined. A document that was accepted in the
Theses of Agreement stated: “Though women prophets were used by the Spirit of
God in the Old as well as in the New Testament, 1 Cor.14:34-35 and 1 Tim.2:1-11
prohibit a woman from being called into the office of the public ministry for the
proclamation of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments.’
However, by 1975, there was recognition that this teaching was open to
amendment. Since that time, the LCA has continued to research, discuss, question
and argue about the status of the Theses of Agreement and other doctrinal
statements, including the possibility of women pastors in the church. “The teaching
is open to amendment.”
After several decades of papers, forums, reports and presentations, to General
Pastors’ Conferences, CTICR (Commission on Theology and Inter-Church
Relations), General Synods and the wider church, the decision was made for
delegates to be prepared for a decision making vote to be taken at the 2015
Synod in Rochdale, Brisbane. This synod will be held over a one week period
(instead of the usual 3 days), thus drawing this topic to a conclusion.
Take some time to look at the LCA website under the tab: ORDINATION – WE’RE
LISTENING. There are papers to read, a video to view and a wide variety of
opinions and understandings to digest on the subject. There is also a tab (Owl for
Everybody) where you are invited to submit your views about women and the call
to the office of the public ministry. Search, read and contribute online. The LCNZ
(Lutheran Church of New Zealand) is involved.
Last week’s Church Workers’ Conference
Chch Airport Remembers …
REV KATRINA HILL >>>
CHCH EAST PARISH
REV KATRINA and
REV CARLIE HANNAH
are two of the ministers
of the ChCh East Parish
Several local Anglican churches have united to form one Parish. They work together,
and separately on their own sites, to promote the work of the church and the worship
of its people. Rev Katrina, who is this morning’s preacher, works across the parish.
St Pauls Lutheran, together with All Saints Anglican, - leaders and members - will work
together in shared worship and Sunday School. Thank you for welcoming St Pauls
to All Saints.
10am Services and Sunday School – followed by morning tea.
NEWS AND NOTICES
WELL DONE TO THE TEAM OF SEVEN, who worked steadily through enormous piles of
‘stuff’ from cupboards, walls and shelves at church on Wednesday morning, prior to the
removal of the contents of our church, for storage during earthquake repairs.
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO DONATED FOODSTUFFS in our green bins in the foyer.
These goods have been delivered to the Linwood Salvation Army for distribution to those
in need.
FROM THE BISHOP OF CHCH (Victoria Matthews) : “The annual ecumenical service for
Christchurch is being held on Wednesday 20 May at 7pm at the Transitional Cathedral. I
hope your people will try to attend. This is part of the observance of the Week for Christian
Unity in the Southern Hemisphere.”
IN HOSPITAL – Siegfried Flaschberger
Our prayers are with Lottie and Siggie Flaschberger. Siggie became unwell recently
and is now awaiting a treatment plan before coming home.
ALPINE VIEW CARE CENTRE was the site of Thursday morning’s special service
at the rest home. Thank you to the five people who turned up to support Ahi. Delightful
singing (some fline folks knew all the words!), fine mouth organ playing by Werner and
a WW1 tale of long ago from Judy. An interesting morning.
PEARLY GATES
N E X T
by Ian Jones
S U N D A Y
th
10 May 2015 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
10:00am Worship with Holy Communion and Sunday School
Worship Leader: All Saints
Psalm:
Psalm 98
Bible Reader:
All Saints
Gospel Reading:
Sunday School:
T H E
Acts 10:44-48
1 John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
Svanaug & Meg
Ushers:
Nathan & Charity
Sound Desk:
--Flowers:
Prayer Ministry: Prayer team
All Saints
Communion:
Svanaug
Hospitality:
-Cleaning:
white
Liturgical
Colour:
F O L L O W I N G
S U N D A Y
17th May 2015 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
10:00am Worship with Holy Communion and Sunday School
Email for Ahi Allen
Address for Ahi Allen
Phone for Ahi and Meg
Church Office: St.Paul’s Church
Elder: Svanaug Nilsen
Elder: Vacancy
Chairman: Ahi Allen
Secretary: Judy Calder
Treasurer: Susanne Thompson
Assist.Treasurer: Vacancy
Property: Susanne Thompson
Fellowship: Elizabeth Barrett
Earthquake help: Leadership Team
EQ Help: Nathan Klein
Archivist: Vacancy
Web-page: Stanley Pidakala
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Please forward any Bulletin notices to Judy Calder by noon on Thursday. Thank you.
Bulletins are also available on our website
lutheranchurchchristchurch.co.nz