“All Saints Messenger.”
Our vision: Becoming a Ministering Community in Mission.
Welcome to all who attend services today. Visitors please make
yourselves known to the clergy and pick up a welcome leaflet.
Please join us for morning tea after both services.
22nd March, 2015. Fifth Sunday in Lent.
8.00a.m. Holy Communion.
Hymns: 143, 428, 382, 781, 545.
Presider: Rev. Annette Bourquin.
Preacher: Rev. Annette Bourquin.
10.00a.m. Service from Data projector
Presider: Rev. Kesh Govan
Preacher: Rev. Annette Bourquin.
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Prayer of the Day.
Let us pray to be received by God and proclaim his love.
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.
1st Reading
Psalm
2nd Reading
Gospel
Jeremiah 31: 31-34
(Lynne Whittingham)
References to the failure of the knowledge of God in all strata
of society lead to a promise of restored relationships.
119: 9-16
(PB350)
Meditation on God’s law.
Hebrews52: 5-14
(Bob Birrell) (Joanne Balsarini)
Jesus, our high priest, shared human weakness and suffering
in order to show how that makes him a source of salvation for
human beings.
John 12: 20-33
Some Greeks wish to see Jesus.
Today’s Intercessions.
Creator God, You formed us from the dust of the earth, and your fingerprints
are on all creation. Teach us Your deep wisdom in the order and beauty of all
that You have made. When our care for Your creation is found wanting,
reprove and reform us, so that our footprints may be gentle on the earth.
God of all life…
Hear our prayer.
God of diversity, Your creation works in harmony, forgive us when our actions
and attitudes create discord. Help us to learn from the earth, what it is to live
interdependently. May we, as the church in this place, value unity and
inclusion. Help us to welcome newcomers, visitors and regulars alike.
God of love…
Hear our prayer.
God of all peoples, the beauty of our home, Port Stevens, takes one’s breath
away. We ask that You guide our Church working within the community,
helping and showing Your never-ending love.
God of all…
Hear our prayer.
God, who hears our cries, open our ears and move us to action. We pray for
Your peace for all who are ill, lonely, and in despair. We ask for healing for all
on our prayer list, namely, Peter McCleer, Roxy, Thomas, Leanne and Andrew
McNeill, John Crump, Valda Lang, Colleen Mate, Simon, David Grant, Pat
Missen, David Cunningham, Valda Munro, James Woodburn, Pat Sinclair and
Alvira Magit as they battle with illness or need.
God of all life…
Hear our prayer.
Compassionate God, we ask for Your loving arms to be around those who
mourn; the family of Keith Laing, Laurie Ward, Lynne Martin and Sidney
Cooper.
Merciful God…
Hear our prayer.
God, we ask that You receive the prayers that we offer. Amen.
Next Sunday, 29th March, 2015. Sixth Sunday in Lent. (Palm Sunday)
Readings:
1st Reading
Psalm
2nd Reading
Gospel
Isaiah 50: 4-9a
118: 1-2, 19-29
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark: 11: 1-11
Questions to ponder
Isaiah: Have I this amount of faith in the Lord’s help?
Philippians: Am I able to show such humility?
Mark: What would my feelings have been in this crowd?
Ministries for 29th March, 2015.
Usher
8.00a.m —Colleen Furner.
Welcomer
8.00a.m —-Harrie Furner.
Usher
10.00a.m —-Paul Dorrity.
Welcomer
10.00a.m —-Leonie Lund.
Server/s
8.00a.m —Chris Larson
Crucifer– Joan Larson.
10.00a.m —Piper McCleer.
Readers
8.00a.m —1st reading + Psalm–Di Townsend
8.00a.m — 2nd reading + Intercessions—Yvonne Duffy.
10.00a.m — 2nd reading—.
10.00a.m.—-Intercessions—Stefani Brain.
Chalice
8.00a.m —- Chris Larson, Joan Larson.
10.00a.m—- Dawn McKew, Jean Armstrong .
Counting
8.00a.m.—- Paula Falzon, Lois Laing.
10.00a.m.—-Vicki McCleer, Stefani Brain.
Morning tea
8.00a.m —Robyn Wein, Nikki Birrell.
10.00a.m —Beryl Howard, Marie Dunn.
Brass
Merril Judd.
Weekday services at All Saints.
All services at All Saints are public acts of worship open to everyone.
Tuesday Evening 5.00p.m. Prayer for Healing Service.
Wednesday Morning. Holy Communion 10.00a.m.
A simple service with hymns only if a musician is present.
Prayer Requests
Thank you for your care and your faithfulness to prayer.
A reminder that if continued prayer is needed for any person or
circumstance, it is important that the request is written
in the Prayer Request Book for April.
Prayers for those in need....
Peter McCleer, Roxy, Pat Sinclair, Antony and Liz, Aviva Magit,
David Cunningham, John Crump, Rev Trish Caddis,
Jenny Way, Kay Gray, Husband of Heather White,
Valda Munro (in Regis), James Woodburn (in Chester UK),
Thomas, Leanne and Andrew McNeill, Valda Lang,
Val, Colleen Mate, Pat Missen, David Grant, and
Simon (faces an uncertain future).
Jenny Way and Julia Lang thank you for you prayers.
Prayers for those who mourn....
We pray for the families of Keith Laing, Laurie Ward,
Catherine Bray, Edith Le Mesurier and Sydney Cooper. We also pray
for those who mourn Lynne Martin.
Prayers for our Parish and Ministry and Mission
We pray for the Bereavement Support Group
Clergy contact 4981 1839
Rev’d Kesh Govan: [email protected]
Office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 10a.m.- 2.00p.m.
email: [email protected]
Website: www.allsaintsnelsonbay.com.au. Phone/Fax 4981 4839
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Thank you for your generosity
Offerings for the 15th March 2015
Offerings
$
Direct Giving
$
1,788.60 Missions
480.00 Candle Offerings
$
105.00
$
5.50
(Average)
Total Offerings
$
2,274.10
Direct Giving to All Saints
It is a simple matter to set up a regular direct transfer from
your bank to All Saints account, rather than by the plate.
All Saints bank is Westpac and the Branch number is 032533.
All Saints Account Number is 110487. Usually this is all the
information that is needed by your bank or building society to
begin direct giving. You don’t have to give your name but
please indicate as “Direct Giving”.
Have you considered remembering
All Saints In your will?
What’s on @ All Saints and
in the Community?
Dates for your Diary.
March
Thursday
Sunday
Sunday
26
29
29
Playtime 10am-12noon
Palm Sunday
FROG kids & Aftershock Mission Morning
April
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
2
3
5
8
10
10
Saturday
11
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Legal Aid 11am
Mothers Union 9.30am
Salamander Aged Care Singing Service10am
Aftershock 6-8pm
tea
All Saints Church
2nd Wednesday each month 11.00a.m
Dates for the next few months:
8th April
13th May
10th June
Contact-Val 0408630911
There are two options for Lenten
studies.
1. Rev’d Annette Bourquin is
leading a daytime study on Tour
of the Bible 3 more sessions
TOUR THE BIBLE DURING LENT
Every Tuesday morning during Lent,
from 10.30am until 12.00 noon.
Meeting at All Saints Church.
Come as often as you can
DAY 5:
24 March
The Good News
Jesus’ Life, Death and Resurrection
DAY 6:
Letters to early Christians
2. Ed Parker is presenting an evening series of weekly Lenten
Studies entitled LIVING WITH HOPE: BIBLICAL STUDIES FOR
LENT
Wednesday each week of Lent (Time 7 pm)
Week 5 March 25
GOSPEL OF JOHN: SO SIMPLE YET SO PROFOUND
Week 6 April 1
YET THERE IS A BRIGHT SIDE
Crazy Whist 2015
Fun Afternoon for ALL
All Saints Parish Hall
Held on every 4th Saturday
NOTE: Changes due to the State Election
& ANZAC DAY
ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH
CRAZY WHIST DATES 2015
Held 1.30pm SATURDAY
2nd MAY
23rd MAY
27th JUNE
25TH JULY
22nd AUGUST
26th SEPTEMBER
24TH OCTOBER
21st NOVEMBER
Come along & have a fun afternoon with
delicious afternoon tea.
New players welcome......All Welcome
There are four positions available on the
10am counters roster.
Contact Christine Lilly on 0414826636
or 4981 1680 for a job description.
FROG Kids and
Aftershock
Mission Morning Tea
29 March
On 29 March, FROG kids and
the Aftershock group, plus
leaders and helpers will
prepare the first Mission
morning tea for this year.
We will cook up special treats
for morning tea to raise money
for our World Vision sponsor
child, Saw Kyaw Htoo in
Myanmar (Burma). Saw is now
over 14 years old.
The sponsorship helps Saw’s
whole family with health,
education, clothing etc, and
helps the whole village with
clean water, growing food and
vocational training.
The Morning Tea will be after
the 10:00 am service, with all
donations going towards the
sponsorship.
Do come and enjoy!
FROG kids and Aftershock leaders and
helpers
Easter Services 2015
Maundy Thursday April 2nd7pm Simple meal, Holy Communion
Good Friday April 3rd8am Worship
10am Family Service
3pm Healing Service
Easter Day April 5th
8am &10am Holy Communion
Easter services worship ministries
are listed on the notice board.
Please add your name if you can help!
10am
Monday April 13th,
(and every 2nd Monday of the
month)
All Saints Church
Facilitated by Hazel Oliver
an experienced pastoral and bereavement carer.
Call 4984 4773 or 4981 1839
A TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
DISPLAY OF PHOTOS & MEMORABILIA & STORIES
1939 to 1945
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
SATURDAY — APRIL 18TH at 2pm to 4pm
AFTERNOON TEA
So far, photos, memorabilia and stories have been lent by
Don & June Howard, Vicki McCleer, & Laurie Ward’s family &
Thelma Job and two other folk have promised items.
However, 50% of our parishioners were alive during these years
so how about you ?
Can you please let me know if you can contribute ?
Contact: MAGGIE
DOMINEY
49811466 or
0429810057
Poppies
As you are aware we made a wonderful display of
poppies for Remembrance Day. Well ANZAC Day is fast
approaching and we had considered carrying on with our
display. Heather King has agreed to co-ordinate the
making of poppies for ANZAC Day.
Now you have an opportunity to knit or crochet more circles! There
are patterns are at the back of the church along with some wool.
Please consider spending some time on this project and inviting
anyone else who may be interested to join in the more poppies the
better it will look!
Thanks Heather for accepting this project.
Barb Hayes
Are you new to All Saints?
If you have joined All Saints in the last twelve months and not yet
been invited to one of our special welcome lunches for new members or if you know someone who is new please contact me or any
member of the ministry team.
Our welcomers on the door try to get to know all new people and
visitors but sometimes people ‘slip through the net’.
Thank you for choosing to worship at All Saints and we look forward
to getting to know you!
Love and blessings,
Helen
Helen Wright, team leader for welcoming and belonging
Ph 4981-5726
[email protected]
All Saints Hall.
For many years the Hall has been the subject of much discussion with
many ideas having been put forward as to its use and what we should do
with it. To replace it with a more modern structure, as part of a larger church
complex, is out of the question for the
immediate future so we must look
at ways to utilise this valuable asset to suit the requirements of the Church
of today.
The structure of the Hall is very sound but it needs work on it to make it a
friendlier and more usable space.
Currently, we are installing a disabled toilet within the confines of the Hall
which meets all the current plethora of requirements for such a facility. The
cost is considerable but was considered necessary for the conduct of the
various youth activities currently taking place in the hall. The existing toilets
at the rear of the Church are unsatisfactory for this purpose.
At the recent Annual General Meeting it was resolved that we should open
a special account to enable donations to be made in support of renovations to the hall.
Such future works might include the removal of the stage to provide a larger
floor area; provision of more storage facilities; improvements in the kitchen
(including a servery window into the hall where the stage is now); general
painting, etc. This would be in addition to the construction of the Disabled
Toilet which has already commenced.
The new account is at Westpac Bank, Nelson Bay.
BSB
032 533,
Account No. 267644.
Account name
All Saints Anglican Church Nelson Bay,
Hall Restoration Fund.
Donations to the “Fund” can be made directly to this account and may be
made anonymously if you wish. Alternatively, you may leave your donation
in an envelope marked “Hall Restoration Fund” on the plate at any church
service or with Chris Palmer in the Church office.
We’ll keep you informed of progress as the Fund increases.
Bob Grant -Treasurer
Mission News
Thank you to those who have brought in their
BCA boxes. There are two More Sunday's in March
to place your box in the red container in the church
foyer. The following week you can pick up the box in
the foyer.
In the foyer there are prayer notes from both ABM
and BCA please feel free to take one of these if you
wish.
ABM has requested donations to the Vanuatu
disaster. At the Resource meeting last Monday a
motion was passed to donate $2000 to this Relief
Fund. The money has come from the Op Shop
account.
Liz Burns has now arrived in Tanzania and taken
up her new position. She was delayed due to visa
complications. Please continue to pray for Liz as she
takes the word of God with her to her new role. For
those who wonder who Liz is, All Saints supports Liz
in her work through CMS.
Yvonne
Those elected at AGM Sunday 8th March 2015
Chris Larson
Resource team
Bob Grant
Resource team
Val Morris
Resource team
Yvonne Duffy
Mission Secretary
Bob Birrell
Church warden
Warrick Lilly
Church warden
Rev Kesh’s appointments
Toni Wein
Resource team
Richard Wiltshire
Resource team
Peter Rallings
Church warden
PORT STEPHENS SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP INVITATION
Come and meet Debbie Carstens, Guest Speaker at the next
meeting of the Port Stephens Social Justice Group to be
held at the Uniting Church, Salamander Bay on the 25th
March at 7pm
Debbie is currently Convener of the Hunter Presbytery Social
Justice Committee and Newcastle Programs Co-ordinator with
Settlement Services International.
For 15 years she was Chairperson of the FairWear Campaign in
NSW and Co-ordinator of Asian Women at Work, working with
migrant women in precarious employment and assisting them to
raise their voices with decision makers.
She is committed to working with coalitions of people and
organisations to seek to bring about change, and to assist people
at the grassroots to find a way to speak out about their issues
and concerns.
She looks forward to sharing stories and what she has learnt
about campaigning with interested people, as a launch pad for
others to consider how they might be
further involved in
campaign activity on issues they are passionate
about.
Everybody welcome, bring a friend
along. For more details please
contact Peter Botha at the Uniting
Church on 49820436 or
Jean Armstrong on 4920849