Sydney Lutheran Parish St Paul’s Sydney and Redeemer Narraweena Welcome to the Sydney Lutheran Parish. You are invited to experience the love and grace of God which is given for all. Today we are celebrating Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper, a meal of forgiveness and the strengthening of faith for God’s people. If this is your first time with us, you are invited to join us for Holy Communion. Children are welcome to come to Holy Communion to receive a blessing from the pastor. Children are an important part of our church and we encourage them to be involved in the life of our church. Kids’ Church is held downstairs during the middle of the service at St Paul’s, except during School Holidays when activity sheets are provided. Please join us after worship for morning tea served in the hall. If you are new to our church please fill out a welcome card and place it on the offering plate. Peace in the Lord! Pastor Jason. Sunday 15th February 2015 Transfiguration Sunday Today’s Bible Readings: 2 Kings 2: 1 - 12 2 Corinthians 4: 3 - 6 Mark 9: 2 - 9 Next Week’s Bible Readings: Genesis 9: 8 - 17 1 Peter 3: 18 - 22 Mark 1: 9 - 15 Verse for the Week: A voice came from the cloud. It said: “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Mark 9: 7 Bible Readings During the Week Sunday Mark 9: 2 - 9 The transfiguration of Jesus Monday Proverbs 8: 32 - 35 Listen to me Tuesday John 10: 1 - 4 Listening to the shepherd Wednesday Matthew 6: 1 - 6, 16 - 21 The practice of faith Thursday Joel 2: 1 - 2, 11 - 13 Return to the Lord your God Friday Isaiah 58: 1 - 12 True fasting Saturday Psalm 51: 1 - 12 Have mercy on me, God Prayer for Today Almighty and loving God, we thank you for revealing your Son Jesus in glory before he suffered and died. Give us faith to recognise him as your dear Son, and strengthen us to suffer with him, until we come to share his glory. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Worship Prayer Points that the church would see Christ where he is present; that the church may show Christ to all who have no faith; that Christ would reveal his gracious presence to all who suffer; that in all the distractions of life we would set our sight on Jesus only. Our Parish for the sick, the elderly, and their carers, especially Gaston Bauer, Bill Briese, Beulah Briese, Rudolf and Brigitte Oppitz, Jacqui Bayliss, Peter Gallasch, Alice Lau, Rosemary Morris, Phil and Barbara Rowse, and Silvia Neale; for those who grieve, especially the Salomon family; for our Synod representatives, Bruce Arnold and René van den Tol as they prepare for the LCA NSW Synod next month; for those who suffer bullying or difficult personal relationships in their workplace, that God will guide and protect them. Our LCA for the Campbelltown parish, Pastor Fred Veerhuis and his wife Rose, and the congregation of Good Shepherd Campbelltown; for the Lutheran Women of NSW Retreat to be held in March at Warrambui; for the LCA NSW Synod to be held in March at Warrambui; for the congregation of the Adelaide Deaf Community Church, their pastor John Hoopman, his wife Sandra and their family; for ministry to men through the Lutheran Men of Australia, Shed Nights and the annual conference Better Blokes. Our World for Barbara Smith as she serves as a volunteer teacher of English at the Rainbow Hostel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; give thanks that the number of new cases of Ebola has declined in Liberia where Australian Lutheran World Services (ALWS) is working; for the Awareness Days to be run by ALWS in Lutheran schools during 2015, to give students insights into the challenges faced by refugees, and the care provided to refugees by ALWS; ‘Lord, renew your church; begin with me’. Funeral of Carl Salomon The funeral service for Carl will be tomorrow, Monday 16th February at 3pm at Newington College Chapel, 200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore. As parking will be limited around the school at that time, the school has recommended that you use public transport if possible. The school is a 2 minute walk from Stanmore Station. St Paul's Entrance Refurbishment At the St Paul’s AGM , the congregation approved the refurbishment of the entrance to St Paul’s, subject to additional funds being raised. Approximately $30,000 is needed for this project. Partial funding is available from the Colin Klabe fund of $12,600 and recent donations of $5,000. More donations would be much appreciated, and can be made by cheque to Milton or by direct deposit in the church's ANZ account BSB: 012 003, Account No: 2418 60079, Account Name: St Pauls Lutheran Congregation Sydney. If you make a direct deposit, please inform Milton ([email protected]). If you would like a private discussion regarding the project and your donation, please call Nancy Fox on 0411 251 743. What better time than the 100th anniversary of St. Paul's Church to make a meaningful donation! Save the Date The centenary of St Paul’s will be celebrated on 31st May 2015 at 2 pm. Resource for Lent and Easter Psalms and Prayers of the Better Covenant by Pastor Fred Veerhuis is a devotional resource for the period of Transfiguration, Lent and Easter. The book costs $12 including postage. To order your copy you can contact Fred directly (9820 2375 or [email protected]) or speak to Elaine. Monday Evening Women’s Study Group The group meets at 7.30 pm in Waverton and is reading Listen! God is Calling! by the Lutheran pastor D. Michael Bennethum. Contact Annemarie or Elaine for more information. Lutheran Women of NSW Retreat This will be held at Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, from 13th - 15th March. The Retreat Team comes from Good Shepherd Campbelltown and the Retreat Pastor is Fred Veerhuis. Better Blokes 2015 Better Blokes 2015 will be held at Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, from 7:30 pm Friday 5 June until 11:00 am Monday 8 June. Registration is now open. Eternity is available from the back of the church! St Paul's Roster Date Morning Tea/ Flowers Today Elaine Andrew Zuzana/Nancy Rhonda/Katherine Annemarie 22nd Feb Zuzana Virginia Elaine/Zuzana Peter/Elaine John 1st March Yinna Peter Amanda/Katherine Peter/Robbie Robbie Bible Reader Steward/Welcomer Holy Communion Parking St Paul's Roster continued Date Kids’ Talk Kids’ Church Teacher Assistant Computer Sound Security Today Jimmy Jimmy Trudy Robbie Ken Wes 22nd Feb ?? ?? Zuzana Tom Ian Peter 1st March Sharon Sharon Katherine Elaine Ian & Robbie Peter Roster Changes: If you are unable to do your rostered duty on any given Sunday, please make alternative arrangements and let Elaine Elliott know - 0425 337 149. Redeemer Roster Date Morning Tea/Flowers Vestment Colours Lector Steward Today Ruth White Rose Rose 22nd Feb Barbara Green Toby Thora 1st March -- Purple -- -- Redeemer: Offering for Sunday 8th February: $616·00 Bulletin Notices: To post notices in the Bulletin, contact Elaine Elliott - 0425 337 149. Notices received by Wednesday will appear in Sunday’s Bulletin. Service Times: Redeemer 8.30 am (no service on first Sunday) 5.00 pm on first Sunday of the month Service Times: St Paul’s 10.30 am For more information contact: Pastor Jason Sander 0421 123 173 [email protected] or the Parish Secretary Elaine Elliott 0425 337 149 [email protected] St Paul’s - 3 Stanley Street Darlinghurst PO Box 416 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 www.stpaulssydney.org Redeemer - 48 Parr Parade Narraweena PO Box 6157 Narraweena NSW 2099 www.redeemerlutheran.org.au The Privacy Act regulates private sector organisations and the way these organisations handle personal information. 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