PEW SHEET 14th May 2017

We pray for and give thanks for all mothers and those who act as mothers.

MAY a MONTH of PRAYER

The Parish Council have set aside the Month of May for a special focus on prayer in the parish.

Christian Meditation - the second of our introductory sessions will held 27^th May, 4.30pm at The Rectory led by David Miller see www.wccm.org

Please note there are Pocket Prayer Books of A Prayer Book for Australia available for sale $25.00 see Rev Jo if you would like to purchase a copy.

During this month of prayer try the phone app.

PRAY AS YOU GO

Grace before meals – Ken and I have recently returned from annual leave. While in Melbourne we often ate in restaurants or at the home of friends. It is our habit to say grace before meals no matter where that is. When we are in the home of friends we naturally respect their wishes but if we are dining in a restaurant or at home we give thanks for God’s blessings and for the food we are about to enjoy. Sometimes, when we do so in restaurants we feel a little bit embarrassed but we go ahead anyway even if it is in a low voice that only those at the table can hear. May I encourage you, in this month of prayer, to say grace at meal times even when in public. If it has not been your habit to say grace I offer the following to help get you started.

Suggested graces:

Bless those that sit at this table, the food that is on it, and those who prepared it. Amen.

May God bless this food to our use and ourselves in God’s service. Amen.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS -

a place for fellowship around the Bible;

a place for prayer; a place to ask questions

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, led by Linda Bowden currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John; current dates - Thursday 18^th May, Wednesday 24^th We are now meeting at 3.30pm for about one hour.
In Won Wron - resumes 21st May please contact Rev Jo for details

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

Please note there are copies of the Bible Study – John; The Way to True Life by Douglas Connelly available for $10.00 you may purchase for private study or join the Port Albert Bible Study Group or start a new group

PARISH COUNCIL MEETS Wednesday 17^th May 4.00pm at The Rectory

PEW SHEET 23rd April 2017

HAPPY St GEORGE’S DAY

Heavenly Father, give us the bravery of St George
 to stand up for the truth and the glory of God
 that we have seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
 Give us the strength to overcome
 in our lives and in the world,
 all that is contrary to your rule of justice and love.
 Help us to be good news to the poor,
 proclaim release to the captives
 and recovery of sight to the blind;
 let the oppressed go free, and
 proclaim the good news of God's favour and Jubilee. Amen

MAY a MONTH of PRAYER

The Parish Council have set aside the Month of May for a special focus on prayer in the parish.

We will offer:

The Anglican Prayer Book for Australia for private prayer Thursday 11^th May, 4.00pm at The Rectory

Christian Meditation (2 introductory sessions) Saturday 13^th May and 27^th May, 4.30pm at the Rectory

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

We are looking for two people who might like to coordinate the collection and distribution second-hand furniture currently undertaken by Twice Blessed Opportunity Shop. Please speak to Rev Jo or a Parish Councillor.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

In Yarram – Coffee Connect, Mondays 3.45pm at the Coffee Palace, currently studying The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – Mondays 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John; this group is having a short break and will recommence Monday 24^th April.

You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start another group please talk to Rev. Jo

DINNER CLUB this Monday 6.00pm at

The Commercial Hotel, Yarram

Anglicare Morwell provides food for people in need. As a parish we have agreed that this year our mission giving focus will be toward Anglicare.

Our PLUS ONE BOX is just one way we can help so please remember to add one or more items to your regular shopping list and then pop them in the Plus One Box at Holy Trinity.

Suitable items include:

cereal, UHT milk, tins of vegetables, tins of spaghetti or baked beans, 2 minute noodles, tinned fish. Anglicare says; ‘Often our clients have limitations on the kind of food that is appropriate for them. Many of our clients do not have the skills to bake.’

Please ensure that donations are well within their ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ date. Plus One Box items are delivered regularly to Morwell by a member of the parish who generously undertakes this task.

PEW SHEET 26th June 2016

JUNE – MONTH OF PRAYER

Silent Prayer - You are invited to arrive at church early and join others for a time of silent prayer. At Holy Trinity this will occur from 10.00am near the prayer candle. At St John’s this will occur during the 9.00am service.
Prayer Requests - There is a box with paper and a pen in the foyer at both Holy Trinity and St John’s for you to leave any prayer requests.
Commit to a time of Prayer - You might like to sign up to a time of daily prayer by promising to pray at home or with others at an agreed time. A sheet is available for you to register your commitment. Reverend Jo will be saying Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity from 9.00am most mornings.

Pray for – We have a number of people who are currently in hospital or at home following surgery. Pray for a swift recovery. Others are travelling to warmer climes at this time of the year. Pray for travelling mercies.

We have prisoners from Fulham working at Christ Church. Pray for the work being undertaken there and for prison chaplain The Reverend Heather Toms.

Anam Cara – Aspects of Prayer Saturday 16^th July St James Traralgon; details on Holy Trinity notice board

SOCKS AND JOCKS in July

We are collecting new white socks and black socks as well as underpants for girls and boys aged 13 -18. Please drop your donations into the washing basket at Holy Trinity. We will present these on Sunday 31^st July at Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30 service.  

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland 5.00pm Christ Church Tarraville

Archive Group meets Tuesdays 3.30 – 4.30pm in the narthex of Holy Trinity.

The Big Hymn Sing

Sunday 17^th July. 2.00pm Holy Trinity

• Sharing the keyboard; Mr Warren Peart & Mr Ken White
• Singing our favourite hymns of praise introduced by Rev. Jo White
• Gold coin donation
• Afternoon tea provided

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Yarram Group Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Won Wron Group in recess

Port Albert Group Thursday at 3.30pm St John’s

Dates to keep in mind:

Sunday 26^th June – Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity

Sunday 3^rd July – Congregational Meeting for St John’s

Sunday 17^th  July – BIG HYMN SING 2.00pm at Holy Trinity

Sunday 17^th July – Sock and Jocks Sunday

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: Perhaps reduce your meat consumption, starting with a meet free Monday.

PEW SHEET 5th June 2016

THE MONTH OF PRAYER

 

Silent Prayer - You are invited to arrive at church early and join others for a time of silent prayer. At Holy Trinity this will occur from 10.00am near the prayer candle. At St John’s this will occur during the 9.00am service.
Prayer Requests - There is a box with paper and a pen in the foyer at both Holy Trinity and St John’s for you to leave any prayer requests.
Commit to a time of Prayer - You might like to sign up to a time of daily prayer by promising to pray at home or with others at an agreed time. A sheet is available for you to register your commitment. Reverend Jo will be saying Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity from 9.00am most mornings.
Prayer Walk – Rev. Jo will lead a prayer walk around Yarram on Thursday 16^th June commencing at 11.00am leaving from Holy Trinity Yarram. This walk will be repeated on Sunday 19^th June leaving from Holy Trinity at 2.00pm. The walk should last about 1 hour and include prayer for the environment, the church and the people who serve our town. Weather permitting; wear comfortable walking shoes

Today we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet today, the Bratwoloong people of the Gunaikurnai nation and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the meaning of Country is more than just ownership or connection to land, as Professor Mick Dodson explains:
“When we talk about traditional ‘Country’…we mean something beyond the dictionary definition of the word. For Aboriginal Australians…we might mean homeland, or tribal or clan area and we might mean more than just a place on the map. For us, Country is a word for all the values, places, resources, stories and cultural obligations associated with that area and its features. It describes the entirety of our ancestral domains. While they may all no longer necessarily be the title-holders to land, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are still connected to the Country of their ancestors and most consider themselves the custodians or caretakers of their land.” Reconciliation Week
News from Parish Council

 

Parish Council meets Wednesday 15^th June 4.00pm at the Rectory

 

Working Bee for Holy Trinity Saturday 18^th June from 9.30am; cuppa at 11.00am

Tasks Planned – floor heating removal, fit new door handle to kitchen, install solar light, install new lock on computer cupboard, spring clean hall, tidy sideboard, clean glass doors.
Special focus September - a month of hospitality; if you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to any Parish Councillor.
The gradual sale of pews at Holy Trinity is being discussed with a view to replacing with chairs. If you have any questions or comments to add to the discussion please talk to a parish councillor.  We have received feedback from a few people. No decisions regarding the sale of pews has been finalised, this is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160

Come and Celebrate with us

20th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland 5.00pm Christ Church Tarraville
 

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: Take a walk in your area. Listen, notice and feel your environment. What are its needs?

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram
Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron
Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

PEW SHEET 29th May 2016

THE MONTH OF PRAYER BEGINS

 

Silent Prayer - You are invited to arrive at church early and join others for a time of silent prayer. At Holy Trinity this will occur from 10.00am near the prayer candle. At St John’s this will occur during the 9.00am service.

Prayer Requests - There is a box with paper and a pen in the foyer at both Holy Trinity and St John’s for you to leave any prayer requests.

Commit to a time of Prayer - You might like to sign up to a time of daily prayer by promising to prayer at home or with others at an agreed time. A sheet is available for you to register your commitment. Reverend Jo will be saying Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity from 9.00am most mornings.

 

Christ Church Tarraville

turns 160 this year

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King

Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon. Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland 5.00pm Christ Church Tarraville

Archive Group will meet each week on Tuesdays 3.30 – 4.30pm in the narthex of Holy Trinity commencing Tuesday 7^th June.

 

 

Working Bee for Holy Trinity Saturday 18^th June from 9.30am; cuppa at 11.00am

Tasks Planned – floor heating removal, fit new door handle to kitchen, install solar light, spring clean hall, tidy sideboard, clean glass doors.

 

 

 

Christians caring for our Common Home

This week’s challenge is: think about all living creatures that rely on the earth to survive. ‘Hear the cry of the earth.’

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time. Please get in touch with Rev. Jo who is happy to put you in touch with our study leaders and introduce you to a group.

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert

 

Dates to keep in mind:

Saturday 18^th June – working bee for Holy Trinity

Sunday 26^th June – Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity

Sunday 3^rd July – Congregational Meeting for St John’s

Sunday 10^th  July – BIG HYMN SING 2.30pm at Holy Trinity

Sunday 17^th July – Sock and Jocks Sunday