PEW SHEET 2nd July 2017

SEA SUNDAY 16th July 12.00 noon

join us for soup and rolls at Port Albert Community Hall, Victoria St, Port Albert  Guest Speaker The Reverend Ken Rogers

Rev. Ken Rogers

Ken is an Anglican Priest who retired from Foster in October 2006 to live in Forest Hill, Melbourne.

After schooling he studied Applied Physics at RMIT, worked as a Technician at Melbourne University, was a Warden of an Overseas Students Hostel in Carlton and as a youth worker prior to marriage and then theological studies.

He and his wife Susan have ministered in Ceduna, Forest Hill, Geraldton and since retirement have done many Locums including a stint in Katherine.

In November 2012 -for three months Ken lived in East Jerusalem and Susan was living in Bethlehem as human rights observers. His interest and involvement in the Mission to Seafarers stretches over twenty years and he currently serves on the Board in Melbourne. Ken is looking forward to sharing with us on Sea Sunday.

NAIDOC WEEK Tuesday 4^th July 11.00 – 12.30am

on the lawn area next to flags at the DELWP offices

Welcome and Flag raising

Dancers from Wulgunggo Njalu Learning Place

Free Barbeque

Anglicare celebrates its 20^th Year after amalgamating three of the most experienced child and family welfare agencies: The Mission of St James and St John, St John’s Homes for Boys and Girls, and the Mission to Streets and Lanes. Today we give thanks and celebrate the work of Anglicare in Victoria and especially in this Diocese of Gippsland.

MISSION NEWS                

        Mission news this month provides more interesting reading. 

You will find a special envelope in your pew today from Anglicare Victoria as part of a special appeal. If you wish to make a donation to help celebrate over 260 years of aiding vulnerable people in the community please feel free to do so, using the provided envelope. Today is Thanksgiving day for the wonderful work Anglicare do.

Also please take a copy of their Winter newsletter, ''Imagine",

as usual full of interest.

        A newsletter, too, from the Brotherhood of St.Laurence,; inspiring stories of work with refugees and asylum seekers, particularly the Homework Club and employment program.  You will notice a colorful poster on the board, "Celebrate in Prayer", from Anglican Overseas Aid; a few ideas to add to our prayer list. Donations are always welcome to their work too.

The Parish of Yarram congratulates The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy on the

Bishop Kay - opening doors

for women in ministry

occasion of her recent Queen's Birthday Honour; Order of Australia for distinguished service to religion and as a pioneer and role model for women, to church administration, and to pastoral care and equality.

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 (in recess for the school holidays) 

The Gospel of Luke

In Port Albert – Wednesday 3.30pm at St John’s Raglan Street, led by Rev. Jo currently studying The Gospel of John;
You are welcome to join a group at any time or if you would like to start a group please talk to Rev. Jo

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 12th July

NEW Service at Holy Trinity

commences

 

 

10.30am THIS SUNDAY

2^nd and 4^th Sundays at Holy Trinity

This Sunday 12th July you are invited to a lunch of soup and rolls at

                                  The Rectory at noon.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

is easy you don’t even need a computer.

Our Parish Account is held at ANZ bank 167 Commercial Road Yarram. The important information you will need in filling out the forms is as follows:

BSB: 013-935

Account Number: 2809-02411

Account Name: Anglican Parish of Yarram Parish Council

MISSION GIVING – as we begin the second six months of the year we will be giving to CMS; Christian Missionary Society as well as continuing to give to Anglican Aid Abroad.

Seafarers Sunday 19^th July at St John’s Port Albert

Guest Speaker: Andrea Fleming C.E.O Mission to Seafarers followed by soup and rolls in Port Albert Community Hall Victoria St Port Albert.

 

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUP –

Won Wron Connect Group currently in recess meets Tuesdays 6pm dinner; 7pm study

Port Albert Group meets weekly at St John’s Raglan St Port Albert – Thursdays 3.00pm

Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at The Coffee Palace Thursdays 3.45pm studying the Old Testament book of Amos.  

 

 

 

 

PEW SHEET Sunday 5th July

WOW  NEW Service Holy Trinity Yarram at 10.30am

2^nd and 4^th Sundays at Holy Trinity commencing SUNDAY 12^th July followed by lunch of soup and rolls at The Rectory

Join us on Wednesday 8th July 11.00am to celebrate NAIDOC Week at the DELWP Office Yarram, lunch is included.

Seafarers Sunday 19^th July 10.30am

at St John’s Raglan St Port Albert Guest Speaker: Andrea Fleming C.E.O Mission to Seafarers followed by soup and rolls in Port Albert Community Hall Victoria St Port Albert 12noon - ALL WELCOME

 

This year we seek to be changed as we listen to God in prayer

20 minute Prayer Tutorial by Rev. Jo

NEXT SUNDAY 11.30am following 10.30am service at Holy Trinity Yarram our topic is The Anglican Prayer Book; a resource for daily prayer.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER is easy, you don’t even need a computer.

If periodic payment by electronic funds transfer appeals to you, you can simply contact your bank and request a form to set up a regular periodic payment that suits your income stream. You might decide that a monthly payment suits you because you receive a monthly salary or perhaps a fortnightly payment because that’s when you receive your pension or superannuation payment. Any regular period can be selected.

Our Parish Account is held at ANZ bank 167 Commercial Road Yarram.

The important information you will need when filling out the form is as follows:

BSB: 013-935

Account Number: 2809-02411

Account Name: Anglican Parish of Yarram Parish Council

Reference: (see notes below)

‘Reference’ please select from the following-

Offering St J. if you are giving at St John’s

Offering H.T. if you are giving at Holy Trinity

This makes things clear for us and protects your anonymity.

If we can help you in any way regarding this matter please contact Reverend Jo