Sat 21/2
Fro m Rev Canon Maree
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Election: We have been notified that the parish hall will be used for an
election on Saturday, 21 February 2015. This will be a fundraising
opportunity for our parish. If you could cook or bring items to sell, this
would be very much appreciated. Items can be brought in on either the
Friday or on the Saturday morning. The stall will be open at 8.00 am on
the day. I will advise you of any help that will be needed, closer to the
event.
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Lenten Film Festival: Bishop Greg Thompson will be hosting a Lenten
Film Festival on Thursday evenings, commencing Thursday, 19 February
2015 from 7.00-9.30 pm.
Programme
19 February
The Dark Horse
5 March
True Grit
12 March
Philomena
19 March
Jindabyne
See noticeboard for more information
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Lenton Reflections: These will take place after morning prayer on
Wednesdays during Lent. Morning prayer commences at 9.00 am and
the Lenton Reflections will follow at 9.30 am. I have written some
reflection notes and questions for the Lenton Reflection. If you wish to
participate in the reflections, please take a folder.
Blessings
Rev Canon Maree
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Holy Communion: Home communion will be given today. Please pray
for our extended faith community.
Also this Week:
Sun 15/2
Mon 16/2
Wed 18/2
Thur 19/2
10.30 am
9.00 am
10.00 am 12 Noon
6.00 pm
Resource Committee meeting in
Lambton Church
Supervision – Rev Maree
Morning Prayer
Playgroup
Ash Wednesday – Service at Lambton
‘Imposition of Ashes’ and communion
SRE in our schools
8.00 am
Market Day in our Lambton grounds –
cooking only thanks.
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St John’s Lollypops: Our playgroup is held every Wednesday
from 10.00 am-12.00 pm during the school term. All are welcome
to come along and join in. Gina Parslow will lead this group.
Parents and carers are supported in this ministry as well.
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Mission for the Month of February – Anglican Aid Abroad: Anglican
Aid Abroad is a voluntary, non-profit society made up of people in
Australia and overseas who share a common concern for those in need.
Members include bishops, housewives, schoolboys, and pensioners, all
united in a common cause - the relief of need in the Name of Christ. Be it
in the Dominican Republic in the West Indies or the Highlands of
Tanzania in East Africa, education is a high priority for
AAA. Poverty alleviation, drinking water improvements and
medical assistance are of equal importance. More
information about this wonderful outreach can be found on
www.anglicanaidabroad.com. 100% of donations are
used for aid abroad. Please donate generously and pray for this
outreach.
Readings for
next week
Genesis 9: 8-17
1 Peter 3: 18-22
Psalm 25: 1-10
Mark 1: 9-15
PRAYER LIST
Eadie
Ian
Yvonne
Ann
Lynn
FOCUS
Many adults have had what they might call ‘mountain top experiences’. These
moments are when one senses or catches a glimpse of God’s glory, however
fleeting the moment may be. These moments can be times of transformation or
transfiguration.
These experiences are sometimes referred to as ‘thin places’ in Celtic
spirituality, where the line between real and mystical becomes blurred, and
earth and heaven seem to meet. We can also be transformed/transfigured
through more seemingly ‘mundane’ yet no less significant encounters, such as
a relationship with a mentor or other significant person. This time marks the
completion of seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. In these days to
come we look to Ash Wednesday and Lent and may even ‘feel’ an internal shift
starting to happen. Lent calls us to come down from the mountain and face
Jerusalem. Our model is of course, Jesus, who knew that going to Jerusalem
meant facing the powers of empire head on.
Before you go too far in that direction, remember what we have learned during
this ‘mountain top’ time.
What A’ha moments we have witnessed in our lives, together and privately.
I pray that we will continue to grow in discipleship and in the knowledge of
God’s transforming power. Amen
MOUNTAIN TOPS
In biblical times mountaintops were places of revelation. Clouds, bright lights,
and voices from heaven were signs of divine presence. Dazzling was the same
word used to describe the gleam of polished brass or gold in the sunlight. Pure
light Jesus transfiguration.
PARISH OF LAMBTON
St John the Baptist
Lambton
St Margaret
Jesmond
15 February 2015
SOUL QUEST
A reflection by Paul Hawker from his book Soul/Quest. Paul took a solitary
journey into the wilderness, a mountain in New Zealand.
‘‘This spiritual journey ranks as the most worthwhile journey I have ever done,
for my soul has been reinstated to its rightful owner.
God’s claim and love for me goes on. I still hear the songs placed on my heart,
and am constantly challenged to be open and receive what is sent my way. I
do, though, stray into doing things in my own strength, and now know I am not
so afraid of making mistakes. Not everyone needs a wilderness experience,
but I believe that to really experience God, we do need to clear the decks! To
let God get at us and us to get to God. How we do this is an individual as each
one of us.
Many people were intrigued to know if the experience changed me. Through
this mountain wilderness solitary time with God, I was completely and
irrevocably transformed or was this just one of those mountaintop experiences
that’s all but lost? Well yes, and No! Everything is the same but everything is
different!
Quote for the week:
“Life is not meant to be perfect –
it is meant to be perfectly
capable of challenging us to be
everything we are meant to be.”
Priest: Rev Canon Maree
Armstrong
Pastoral Care Deacon: Rev Daphne Turnbull
Phone: 4955 8284
Phone: 4957 1073
Rector’s Warden: Gina Parslow
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0448 308 637
Address: 18 Morehead Street, LAMBTON NSW 2299
Website: www.lambtonanglicanparish.com.au
BSB 032-507 - Account No 560302
Today’s Scripture Readings – Last Sunday
after Epiphany
2 Kings 2: 1-12
2 Corinthians 4: 3-12
Psalm 50: 1-6
Mark 9: 2-9
PASS IT ON
Here, just before the turning of the Church Year, we pause for a divine encounter
and a response of human devotion and rededication. Our sense of our mission,
courage and of our love and gratitude to God and to those people who have
preceded us in life and faith, some famous some known only to those who loved
them, is renewed.
The continuing energy of our justice efforts are nourished by glimpses of God we
see in Christ and in faithful people. As you discover and respond to God revealed in
them what action are you moved to undertake?
Prayer
Open our hearts to behold your glory, O God shining in Christ in prophets, and
saints who inspire, and perhaps even in us refresh our commitment to face injustice
and oppression courageously, as we face Jerusalem and the Lenten journey to
come. Amen