Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe this Sunday we will be in March; already!
I am grateful to everyone who participated in our Parish Annual General Meeting and for such positive outcomes. I welcome the newly elected Helen Donovan and Richard Ponsonby and Bronwen Thomas (who is continuing) as our Church Wardens this year.
The other newly elected member of Parish Council is Nigel Jones. I thank last year’s Parish Council for their positive and constructive approach to business and look forward to working with the new PC.
As I mentioned in my report (and a corrected version is attached to this GNT) we continue to have considerable challenges in maintenance, administration and finance ahead of us, BUT we have begun growing as a church.
Please let me again thank all involved in making St Michael’s truly a place where God is faithfully worshipped, where God’s people are nourished and from whence God’s love, life and hope are shared into our community.
Your feedback on our ‘positive’ approach to Lent this year has been helpful. Jesus’s time in the wilderness, upon which our Lent tradition is based, was time for Jesus to take his relationship with God the Father to a new and stronger level, a time of preparation for what was ahead. Jesus gave up some things for a while so that he could take up other things. Jesus in the wilderness, away from the normal routine of the world, had time to pray, time to reflect upon the Word of the Lord, and time to be tested and to prepare for his life and ministry ahead.
Like Jesus, this Lent is our opportunity to strengthen our relationship with God the Father. I encourage you to find some time, to give up whatever you need to, so that you too can listen to God and learn to let God’s Holy Spirit produce love, hope, peace and even joy in your relationship and life with God. Remember the mobile phone God gave you for Christmas – it’s time to start using it to talk to and listen to God.
Portia’s confirmation by Bishop Rob this Sunday, is affirmation of her call to ‘live as a disciple of Christ’. This is God’s call to each of us so, please join us for this celebration of life and hope in our church.
Grace and peace and hope and life,
Lent II
The Sentence
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16
The Collects Lent II
God of mercy, you are full of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, overflowing in mercy, and always longing to forgive: grant us grace to renounce all evil and to cling to Christ, that in every way we may become your loving children ; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen
Lent
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
OT Genesis 6:11-18 (Noah, build an ark) Changed from lectionary
Psalm 121 (APBA p360)
NT 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 Changed from lectionary
Gospel John 3:1-17 (Jesus and Nicodemus)
Hymns
1 474 Here in this place (Gather us in)
2 693 Come as you are
3 658 I the Lord of sea and sky (Here I am Lord)
4 569 Guide me, O thou great Redeemer,
Roster for 1 Mar 26
Welcome
Jill
Music
Catherine
Prayers
Richard
Morning Tea
Sam
Reader
Stephen
LA
Rev Rob
Preacher
Rev Angela
Prayers for the people and issues within our Parish Family and Community.
For those we know and love, particularly in our families in their times of sickness or surgery and for those who care for and worry about them.
Andrew, Geoff, Paul, Barbara.
For all from our church and families who are travelling.
Following our Annual Meeting, thank God for his blessings and pray for God’s leadership of our lives, families and church and our new Parish Council this year and that we may be loving, faithful, joyful followers of God’s plans.
Please speak to (or email) Reverend Rob or Reverend Angela if you would like someone’s name added to or removed from the prayer list.
Coming Events
Saturday 28 Feb – 7:30am Women and Men’s Breakfasts
Women – The Reserve, Anstead; Men – Mocca Bella Café, Bellbowrie
Sunday 1 Mar – 8:30am – Holy Communion & Confirmation Service & Morning Tea
Wednesday 4 Mar – 8:30am Morning Prayer and Bible Discussion
Friday 6 Mar – 5:30pm Evening Prayer and Bible Discussion
Sunday 8 Mar – 8:30am – Holy Communion Service (Bishop’s visit) & Morning Tea
Wednesday 11 Mar – 8:30am Morning Prayer and Bible Discussion Friday 13 Mar – 5:30pm Evening Prayer and Bible Discussion
Parish Annual Meeting – Thank you to all who participated in our Parish AGM; ‘Congratulations’ to our new Church Wardens, Helen and Richard and to the new member of Parish Council, Nigel. My apologies for the incomplete version of my Priest-in-Charge report that was distributed, a corrected copy is attached to GNT.
Low Gluten or Gluten Free wafers – We have ‘low gluten’ wafers available every Sunday and are happy to ‘consecrate’ and give then to you but we need to know who would like them. We also have ‘gluten free’ wafers. Asking before the Service is helpful but you can also ask during the distribution of the bread and wine.
Lent Study – We have chosen Joy 26 as our Lenten Study Book.
We plan discussion groups in conjunction with Morning Prayer on Wednesdays from at 8:30am and Evening Prayer on Fridays 5:30pm.
I can order more for any who would like a copy.
Careforce, Inala Pantry
Thank you to all who support Inala Pantry financially and with food and other items. Non-perishable food items may be left in the church for delivery to Inala.
Hymns and Readings – Lent III 8 Mar 26 (Bishop’s Visit)
OT Exodus:17:1-17
Psalm 95 (APBA p322)
NT Romans 5:1-11
Gospel John 4:5-42 (Living water)
Hymns
1 491 Father welcomes all his children
2 52 Let us sing to the God of salvation
3 222 Rock of ages
4 619 Have faith in God my heart
Roster for 8 Mar 26
Welcome
Judy
Music
Mardi
Prayers
Bronwen
Morning Tea
Dianne
Reader
Rev Rob
LA
Stephen
Preacher
Bishop John
CHURCH CONTACTS
Our Church Email moggillmtcrosby@anglicanchurchsq.org.au Follow Anglican News on our Website: www.mmcanglican.org.au
Clergy:
The Reverend Rob Sutherland, CSC - Priest-in-Charge (part-time)
Mobile 0406 767 757 – Email Rob.Sutherland@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
The Reverend Angela McNeill (Honorary Assistant Priest) Mobile 0439 877 057 - Email ajmcneil@bigpond.net.au
Church Wardens:
Bronwen Thomas Mobile 0448 120 218 - Email bronwen.thomas@sap.com
Helen Donovan Mobile 0417 789 433 - Email alheld@bigpond.net.au
Richard Ponsonby Mobile 0448 899 801 rbponsonby@gmail.com
Parish Council Secretary: Rob Law Mobile 0403 842 329 – Email roblaw1512@gmail.com
Treasurer and Hall Hire contact: Richard Ponsonby Mobile 0448 899 801 - Email moggillmtcrosby.treasurer@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Helen Donovan Mobile 0417 789 433
Maintenance Coordinator: Anne Greenwood Mobile 0438 201 900
Email annejeanette1949@outlook.com