PEW SHEET 25th September 2016

SEPTEMBER MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

You are invited to join us for lunch on Sunday 25th September at Holy Trinity following the 10.30am service.

THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

2.00pm Sunday 2^nd October at St John’s Port Albert;

Afternoon tea will be served in the church yard following the service.

We welcome all animals; great and small to our simple service of blessing in honour of St Francis of Assisi.

Cats and chooks in cages, dogs on leads and other small animals are invited to be blessed in the church. (Yes, snails and worms will be blessed.) Larger animals including pigs, cows, horses and working dogs will be blessed in the church yard or truck.

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.

2.30pm Civic Reception Christ Church Tarraville

5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland Christ Church Tarraville

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

HELP IS BEING OFFERED BY Bunning Warehouse Sale, Wellington Shire, Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson, and Yarram Men’s Shed

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED –

Do you know of any past parishioners or interested members of the community that might like an invitation to the 160^th anniversary of Christ Church Tarraville? Please get in touch with our invitation secretary, Elaine Wright or add their name and contact details to the list in the foyer.

We are all hosts for this occasion – please consider how you might provide hospitality to our guest either financially or in kind.

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

A tentative date has been chosen for the Parish AGM – Sunday November 13^th

Anyone who has responsibilities for groups or Parish Council related activities should begin preparing their reports. We would like these submitted using a word document to jowhite.7@bigpond.com no later than 28^th October.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sunday 6th November	St John’s Holy Trinity	9.00am 10.30am	All Saints
Sunday 20th November	Christ Church	2.00pm onward	160th anniversary of founding of the church visit of Bishop Kay
Sunday 11th Dec.	Holy Trinity Regent Theatre	10.30am 7.30pm	Third Sunday in Advent Combined Churches Community Christmas Carols
Sunday 18th Dec.	St John’s Holy Trinity Holy Trinity	9.00am 10.30am 7.30pm	Fourth Sunday in Advent Nine Lessons and Carols
Saturday 24th December	St John’s Holy Trinity	7.30pm 11.30pm	Christmas Eve Christingle Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December	Holy Trinity	9.00am	Christmas Day

Christians caring for our environment – on bin day, look at the size of your rubbish and commit to a smaller amount next week. One of the ways to do this is to avoid single-use items such as tissues and paper towel. 

PEW SHEET 28th August

SEPTEMBER

THE MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

WEEK ONE –

FISH + CHIPS + A FILM = fun and fellowship in September    

Reverend Jo invites you to a casual meal of fish and chips with a film in the Rectory dining room Friday 2^nd September 5.30pm – 9.30pm ice-creams and lollies during the film

WEEK TWO – You are encouraged to invite your neighbour for a coffee or a meal. Perhaps you might ask a few people to get together for cards.

WEEK THREE – You are encouraged to invite a newcomer for coffee or a meal. (You could ask Rev. Jo for suggestions.)

WEEK FOUR – Sunday 25^th Bring and Share Lunch at Holy Trinity following 10.30am service Sunday 25^th September

Welcome to Yarram – If you or someone you know has recently arrived in Yarram then this evening is for you. The Yarram Tourism and Traders invite newcomers of the last five years to meet locals and each other over drinks and finger food at the

Recreation Reserve RW May Pavilion Wednesday 31^st August 6.00pm – 7.30pm.

From Rev. Jo

HOSPITALITY is the act of offering a welcome and entertainment to strangers. It is about extending generosity to guests and visitors. A quick look at the words surrounding the word hospitality in the dictionary reveal some interesting companions – words like hospice and hospital stand out as well as simple words like host and hostel from which we derive the word hotel.

As we enter the month of hospitality some of these words might help us to reflect more deeply on what it means for our household to be a place of welcome and hospitality. This is also an opportunity for us to look more intentionally at how we offer a welcome to those who come to church.

My mum was a great entertainer. She often had dinner parties and she would enrol my sister and I in the process. A couple of things stood out from those lessons in life that I humbly share:

1. The hostess should always greet guests personally, opening the door to them and offering a smile and a complement.
2. Guests should be seen into the room and introduced to others with interesting anecdotes to get conversation flowing.
3. As soon as possible guests should be offered something to drink and something to eat. Mum was strict on this one and always made sure that the first drink and nibble were served personally. (No ‘Help yourself.’ with a cursory point at the buffet would do.)

The purpose of these evenings was always to make those who had been invited feel special and to help everyone to get to know each other better. If a new person joined the group they would be sat next to ‘a good mixer’ so they would get to know everyone more easily. Perhaps we have moved on since then and we are more inclined to go out to eat with friends rather than have them to our homes. Perhaps there is more casual approach that makes people feel at ease. Never the less being a good host is still important. When we give a luncheon or a dinner we have the opportunity to extend a welcome to newcomers and strangers as well as to friends. You never know by doing so we may be entertaining angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

• From 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.

• 2.30pm Civic Reception Christ Church Tarraville

• 5.00pm Evensong with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland Christ Church Tarraville

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

HELP IS BEING OFFERED BY Bunning Warehouse Sale, Wellington Shire, Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson, and Yarram Men’s Shed

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: check your clothes washing habits. What might you do to save water and energy in the laundry?

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  

Yarram Group 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram in recess, recommencing Monday 5^th September
Won Wron Group in recess; beginning again on 27^th September at 6pm (meal); 7pm for DVD, Venue to be announced.
Port Albert Group in recess St John’s

PEW SHEET 31st July 2016

SEA SUNDAY 7^th August 12.00noon

Join us for lunch at Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St Port Albert. Lunch will be followed by a service of worship with guest speaker CEO Mission to Seafarers Andrea Fleming (Please Note there will be no 9.00am service at St John’s on this day.)

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

Come and celebrate Sunday 20^th November 2016 – Christ the King
Exhibition of Memorabilia from 2.00pm at Historic Tarraville School with afternoon tea served throughout the afternoon.
Evensong 5.00pm at Christ Church Tarraville with guest preacher The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy Bishop of Gippsland

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

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

We would like to prepare a booklet to compliment the memorabilia exhibition and serve as a useful tourist brochure

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: share a favourite vegetarian recipe with friends using produce from the garden - zero food miles.

Frequently Asked Questions – pews and chairs at Holy Trinity Yarram

Why are we replacing some pews with chairs with arms?

There are a number of reasons but chiefly it is because a request was made to Parish Council for chairs with arms so that those needing extra support when seated and assistance when rising will be able to attend church comfortably.

We believe placement of chairs in the centre bank of pews will draw the congregation together and create a stronger sense of togetherness in worship.

Will there be enough seats for large funerals?

We plan to replace only two centre pews with chairs. Each pew can seat six people comfortably. In the same space we can fit five chairs. This will mean the loss of only two seats.

Will there be somewhere to put books and other personal items?

We plan to alternate a row of pews with a row of chairs so that those who choose to sit in chairs will be able to use the pew in front to put books and other personal items. Those seated in pews behind the row of chairs may find these items can be placed on the seat beside them.

What about the loss of tradition?

The use of pews is a strong tradition in rural Anglican churches. This is not the case everywhere. Many cathedrals use chairs and have always done so. As we are only replacing some pews we hope this will not destroy the traditional look of the church.

What happens to these pews?

The parish council has decided not to sell any pews. At present one pew sits quite comfortably in the foyer. When the second is moved we plan to use it in the hall. As yet there are no firm plans about its location but be assured no pews will be lost.

How many chairs will there be?

Two rows of five; ten chairs in all.

PEW SHEET 24th July 2016

SEA SUNDAY 7^th August 12.00noon

Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St Port Albert;

Lunch of soup and rolls followed by a service of worship

guest speaker CEO Mission to Seafarers Andrea Fleming

(Please Note

there will be no 9.00am service at St John’s on this day.)

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

Can you help us?

We would like to prepare a booklet to compliment the memorabilia exhibition and serve as a useful tourist brochure.

From Rev Jo

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray.' (Luke 11:1)

The prayer that Jesus taught us is a blue print for our life as Christians.

Our Father in heaven hallowed by your name - In hallowing God’s name we honour God our creator and give God the highest priority in our lives. If we are uncertain about where to direct our energy then the Lord’s Prayer can be our guide.

Your will be done our earth as it is in heaven - Our work is for the kingdom of God and its coming; let God’s will be done on earth. Let God’s righteousness and peace be our highest priority.

Give us today our daily bread - We ought to be truly thankful for the simple things; our daily bread, the air the sky the sea and for all the blessings of the earth.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us - As Christians let forgiveness be our emblem. The world is a better place when we don’t hold onto hurts and when we allow forgiveness to flow freely.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil - When we put God first and honour him our perspective changes. God is faithful, we can rely on him even through the trials and evil that beset us.

Amen.

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: fix your fridge by setting the temperature around 3 degrees Celsius

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

 

PEW SHEET 15th May

THE BIG HYMN SING  Holy Trinity Sunday 17^th July 2.00pm. This is an opportunity  to sing your favourites and enjoy a fun afternoon. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer at Holy Trinity Yarram. Warren Peart & Ken White at the keyboard

Parish Council has committed to providing new Socks and Jocks for use at Yarram Secondary College. We will begin collecting these in June (next month). Socks and Jocks Sunday 31^st July.

Special focus:

June - A Month of Prayer

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. This is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Fire Wood – as you collect wood for yourself please consider dropping some off at the rectory.

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: take a moment

to watch the sunrise or the sunset,
and fully absorb the miracle of light and life.

 

 
 

Don’t Miss It!

HOTEL OLYMPUS Yarram Secondary College Original Musical Production 2016
Wednesday 18^th & Thursday 19^th May 7.30pm Regent Theatre Yarram.
$12.00 Adult, $6.00 Concession www.yarramsc.vic.edu.au

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
6- 10 June Clergy Conference
Sunday 26^th June – Holy Trinity Congregational Meeting
Sunday 3^rd July – St John’s Congregational Meeting
Sunday 17^th July – BIG HYMN SING
Sunday 31^st July – Socks and Jocks






WORKING BEE
Holy Trinity Saturday 18 June from 9.00am

PEWSHEET 8th MAY

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers

and those who mother

THIS SUNDAY 8th May

THE PASTORAL VISIT of

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland. Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30am Service of Holy Communion with Reception into the Anglican Church of four candidates by Bishop Kay. Bishop Kay will preach and preside. Morning Tea will be held in the parish hall.

 

News from Parish Council

Parish Council has committed to providing new Socks and Jocks for use at Yarram Secondary College. We will begin collecting these in June (next month). Socks and Jocks Sunday 17^th July.

We will again stage a BIG HYMN SING at Holy Trinity Sunday 10^th July 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for you to sing your favourites and to connect with our community. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer.

Special focus: June - a month of prayer; September - a month of hospitality;

If you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to Rev. Jo.

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. This is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Fire Wood – as you collect wood for yourself please consider dropping some off at the rectory.

Next Parish Council Meeting 25^th May 4.00pm at the Rectory

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year 2016

We are planning a celebration on

The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest.

 

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

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; Current Study is 'Living Faithfully in an Unequal World' 

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron; Current Study is 'Walking Humbly with God'

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert; currently in recess

 

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME

This week's challenge is to reflect on your impact on the earth. Write a letter to yourself from your great-great grandchildren and try to answer their question - What have we done to our earth?

UMBRELLA CLUB MEETS THIS TUESDAY 10th May 1.30pm

 

 

 

PENTECOST IS COMING Sunday 15th May 9.00am St John's Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram - you are invited to wear something red.