Pentecost XVII – 5 October 25
Pentecost XVII – 5 October 25
Dear Friends,
Dear Friends,
I’m still enjoying our week with angels. Last Sunday the celebration and the children’s chat and the children’s play and all of our thinking about angels is still very much in my mind. As a child of Western Rationalism and ‘Scientific Method’, I was raised to believe that if something or its effects can’t be seen it doesn’t exist. I don’t think that I have ever seen an angel but having now been through hundreds of direct biblical references and descriptions of the work of angels, I find them and their work for the Lord impossible to ignore.
I’m still enjoying our week with angels. Last Sunday the celebration and the children’s chat and the children’s play and all of our thinking about angels is still very much in my mind. As a child of Western Rationalism and ‘Scientific Method’, I was raised to believe that if something or its effects can’t be seen it doesn’t exist. I don’t think that I have ever seen an angel but having now been through hundreds of direct biblical references and descriptions of the work of angels, I find them and their work for the Lord impossible to ignore.
We continued thinking on the theme of angels into our Wednesday Bible Discussion and learned even more about how God uses angels to protect us, guide us, explain things for us and even at times feed us. After the children’s chat, I think my favourite image is of the angel who will one day be sitting on a rock waiting for God who will resurrect me when my time comes.
We continued thinking on the theme of angels into our Wednesday Bible Discussion and learned even more about how God uses angels to protect us, guide us, explain things for us and even at times feed us. After the children’s chat, I think my favourite image is of the angel who will one day be sitting on a rock waiting for God who will resurrect me when my time comes.
This coming weekend is also pretty busy. We have Moggill Twilight Markets and Church Children’s Craft (from 3pm to 5pm) on Saturday afternoon and Sunday brings the joy of a baptism in the morning service. Perhaps it’s just as well God has given us a Public Holiday on Monday 5 October as the last day of school holidays.
This coming weekend is also pretty busy. We have Moggill Twilight Markets and Church Children’s Craft (from 3pm to 5pm) on Saturday afternoon and Sunday brings the joy of a baptism in the morning service. Perhaps it’s just as well God has given us a Public Holiday on Monday 5 October as the last day of school holidays.
We now have more detail on our Art and Craft Exhibition in November – entry forms and posters are now available! I will send a separate email with more detail but want to thank Joanna for her artwork.
We now have more detail on our Art and Craft Exhibition in November – entry forms and posters are now available! I will send a separate email with more detail but want to thank Joanna for her artwork.
Following our recent Synod, I have been asked by Archbishop Jeremy to help him lead our diocese towards a better relationship with our Defence Force Veterans and families. At this stage we will form an Advisory Group for the Archbishop. He is keen to move forward as quickly as possible and to use Remembrance Day and Defence Sunday as opportunities. Archbishop Jeremy plans to preach and to record a video encouraging greater understanding of the needs of and connections with church for veterans and their families.
Following our recent Synod, I have been asked by Archbishop Jeremy to help him lead our diocese towards a better relationship with our Defence Force Veterans and families. At this stage we will form an Advisory Group for the Archbishop. He is keen to move forward as quickly as possible and to use Remembrance Day and Defence Sunday as opportunities. Archbishop Jeremy plans to preach and to record a video encouraging greater understanding of the needs of and connections with church for veterans and their families.
Hope to see you in church.
Hope to see you in church.
Grace and peace and hope and love,
Grace and peace and hope and love,
ROB
ROB
Baptism - Liturgical Resources
Baptism - Liturgical Resources
The Sentence’
The Sentence’
Truly, I tell you, [said Jesus,] no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. John 3:5
Truly, I tell you, [said Jesus,] no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. John 3:5
The Collect
The Collect
God of all life, who anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and declared him to be your beloved Son; inspire us, who in baptism are born of water and the Holy Spirit, to rejoice that we too are called your beloved children and, to surrender our lives to your service, for your service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever. Amen
God of all life, who anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and declared him to be your beloved Son; inspire us, who in baptism are born of water and the Holy Spirit, to rejoice that we too are called your beloved children and, to surrender our lives to your service, for your service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever. Amen
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry
Dear Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus gathered young people to him and taught that to them belongs the kingdom of heaven; show us, we pray what ministry you would have us give to the young children and families that are around us; and, through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to do it, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen
Dear Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus gathered young people to him and taught that to them belongs the kingdom of heaven; show us, we pray what ministry you would have us give to the young children and families that are around us; and, through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to do it, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen
Readings
Readings
OT Jeremiah 32:26-33, 36-42 (God’s Assurance of Redemption)
OT Jeremiah 32:26-33, 36-42 (God’s Assurance of Redemption)
Psalm Lamentations 3:19-26 (Printed sheet and below)
Psalm Lamentations 3:19-26 (Printed sheet and below)
NT 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (Not a spirit of cowardice)
NT 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (Not a spirit of cowardice)
Gospel Mark 1:1-11 (Baptism of Jesus)
Gospel Mark 1:1-11 (Baptism of Jesus)
Hymns
Hymns
1 491 Father welcomes all his children
1 491 Father welcomes all his children
2 272 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
2 272 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
3 270 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
3 270 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
4 643 I want to walk as a child of the light
4 643 I want to walk as a child of the light
Prayers for the people and issues within our Parish Family and Community.
Prayers for the people and issues within our Parish Family and Community.
In their times of sickness or surgery:
In their times of sickness or surgery:
Colin, Allison, Andrew, Anne & Paul, James, Geoff, Pam, Debbie, Elissa, Daphne, David, Lesley, Howard, Rob.
Colin, Allison, Andrew, Anne & Paul, James, Geoff, Pam, Debbie, Elissa, Daphne, David, Lesley, Howard, Rob.
For all in our community who are lacking meaning, purpose, hope and love in their lives.
For all in our community who are lacking meaning, purpose, hope and love in their lives.
For families.
For families.
Please speak to Reverend Rob or Reverend Angela if you would like someone’s name added to or removed from the prayer list.
Please speak to Reverend Rob or Reverend Angela if you would like someone’s name added to or removed from the prayer list.
NOTICES
NOTICES
Coming Events
Coming Events
Wednesday 8 Oct Morning Prayer and Bible Discussion – 8.30am
Wednesday 8 Oct Morning Prayer and Bible Discussion – 8.30am
Sunday 12 Oct Holy Communion Service – 8.30am
Sunday 12 Oct Holy Communion Service – 8.30am
The focus of our fundraising is to maintain the historic Church building which was the original Moggill School and will be 160 years old in 2026.
The focus of our fundraising is to maintain the historic Church building which was the original Moggill School and will be 160 years old in 2026.
We have now moved to the point of being able to advertise and call for entries. An information flyer and Entry Form will be sent in a separate email and copies available from the church.
We have now moved to the point of being able to advertise and call for entries. An information flyer and Entry Form will be sent in a separate email and copies available from the church.
Please take a flyer and feel free to invite people to participate. As usual any queries should be addressed with Lainie (0407 777 882).
Please take a flyer and feel free to invite people to participate. As usual any queries should be addressed with Lainie (0407 777 882).
There are numerous categories and children and young people are very much included.
There are numerous categories and children and young people are very much included.
Diary Date!
Diary Date!
Dr Christian Rowan has agreed to officially open the exhibition on Friday 28th November at 6pm - We have secured the Moggill Singers for that celebration.
Dr Christian Rowan has agreed to officially open the exhibition on Friday 28th November at 6pm - We have secured the Moggill Singers for that celebration.
Our church cake stall will be held on Saturday 29th November. Jill Aveyard and Del Ponsonby have offered to organise that.
Our church cake stall will be held on Saturday 29th November. Jill Aveyard and Del Ponsonby have offered to organise that.
Please let us know of any ideas you might have to make this a successful fundraiser.
Please let us know of any ideas you might have to make this a successful fundraiser.
Careforce, Inala Pantry
Careforce, Inala Pantry
Thank you to all who have supported Inala Pantry financially and with food and other items this past year! Those involved now include parishioners from St Catherine’s Church (across the road).
Thank you to all who have supported Inala Pantry financially and with food and other items this past year! Those involved now include parishioners from St Catherine’s Church (across the road).
Donated items are collected at church and delivered at regular intervals to St. Hugh’s Inala. Items of long-life milk (full cream), tea, coffee, sugar, flour (the smaller 1kg size because that is the easiest to carry for those who walk home), cereal, tinned fruit and vegetables, in addition to the usual dried foods like rice, pasta, lentils they also suggested cooking oil (olive, canola etc) tinned fish, tinned soup and other tinned food, biscuits, spreads, washing liquid and powder, disinfectant, toilet paper and tissues as well as bathroom items like deodorant, shampoo and toothpaste, and finally snacks for kids lunch boxes like muesli bars and cheese and crackers are appreciated. Please check the ‘use by dates’ as out of date items are not allowed to be given away.
Donated items are collected at church and delivered at regular intervals to St. Hugh’s Inala. Items of long-life milk (full cream), tea, coffee, sugar, flour (the smaller 1kg size because that is the easiest to carry for those who walk home), cereal, tinned fruit and vegetables, in addition to the usual dried foods like rice, pasta, lentils they also suggested cooking oil (olive, canola etc) tinned fish, tinned soup and other tinned food, biscuits, spreads, washing liquid and powder, disinfectant, toilet paper and tissues as well as bathroom items like deodorant, shampoo and toothpaste, and finally snacks for kids lunch boxes like muesli bars and cheese and crackers are appreciated. Please check the ‘use by dates’ as out of date items are not allowed to be given away.
Liturgy for next Sunday Pentecost XVIII 12 Oct 25
Liturgy for next Sunday Pentecost XVIII 12 Oct 25
OT Jeremiah 29:1,4-14a (I know the plans I have says the Lord)
OT Jeremiah 29:1,4-14a (I know the plans I have says the Lord)
Psalm 66:1-11
Psalm 66:1-11
NT 2 Timothy 2:1-4, 8-15
NT 2 Timothy 2:1-4, 8-15
Gospel Luke 18:1-14 (Widow & Judge, Pharisee & Tax Collector)
Gospel Luke 18:1-14 (Widow & Judge, Pharisee & Tax Collector)
Psalm Alternative for 5 October - Lamentations 3:19-26
Psalm Alternative for 5 October - Lamentations 3:19-26
19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness
is wormwood and gall!
20 My soul continually thinks of it
and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
19 The thought of my affliction and my homelessness
is wormwood and gall!
20 My soul continually thinks of it
and is bowed down within me.
21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,[a]
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,[a]
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul that seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul that seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
CHURCH CONTACTS
CHURCH CONTACTS
Our Church Email moggillmtcrosby@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Our Church Email moggillmtcrosby@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Clergy:
Clergy:
The Reverend Rob Sutherland, CSC - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
The Reverend Rob Sutherland, CSC - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
Mobile 0406 767 757 – Email Rob.Sutherland@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Mobile 0406 767 757 – Email Rob.Sutherland@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
The Reverend Angela McNeill (Honorary Assistant Priest)
The Reverend Angela McNeill (Honorary Assistant Priest)
Mobile 0439 877 057 - Email ajmcneil@bigpond.net.au
Mobile 0439 877 057 - Email ajmcneil@bigpond.net.au
Church Wardens:
Church Wardens:
Bronwen Thomas Mobile 0448 120 218 - Email bronwen.thomas@sap.com
Bronwen Thomas Mobile 0448 120 218 - Email bronwen.thomas@sap.com
Sam Towers Phone - 3202 5196 - Email samantha.towers01@gmail.com
Sam Towers Phone - 3202 5196 - Email samantha.towers01@gmail.com
Rob Law Mobile 0403 842 329 – Email roblaw1512@gmail.com
Rob Law Mobile 0403 842 329 – Email roblaw1512@gmail.com
Treasurer (and also Hall Hire contact):
Treasurer (and also Hall Hire contact):
Richard Ponsonby
Richard Ponsonby
Mobile 0448 899 801 - Email moggillmtcrosby.treasurer@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Mobile 0448 899 801 - Email moggillmtcrosby.treasurer@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Children’s Ministry Coordinator:
Children’s Ministry Coordinator:
Helen Donovan Mobile 0417 789 433
Helen Donovan Mobile 0417 789 433
Maintenance Coordinator:
Maintenance Coordinator:
Anne Greenwood Mobile 0438 201 900
Anne Greenwood Mobile 0438 201 900
Email annejeanette1949@outlook.com
Email annejeanette1949@outlook.com
For comprehensive information about our parish activities and recent sermons see our official Website www.mmcanglican.org.au
For comprehensive information about our parish activities and recent sermons see our official Website www.mmcanglican.org.au