PEW SHEET 24th May

CELEBRATE PENTECOST

As part of worship today there will be opportunities for additional participation.

You are invited to choose from the following groups:

·        Music – prepare a song for the congregation to sing

·        Prayer – prepare the prayers of the people

·        Bible Reading – prepare the Pentecost reading and offer some simple responses

·        Art – prepare a collage altar frontal to enhance our worship

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

 

The Anam Cara Community is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland offered by the Diocese to the whole church that offers a contemplative community of prayer and support by providing resources for individuals, parishes and other groups to support the inner journey into God. Each month the Anam Cara Community of Gippsland provide a Quiet Day. Next month this Quiet Day will take place in Yarram at the beautiful Greenmount Retreat House.

PRAYING WITH ICONS Saturday 20^th June 9.30am – 3.30pm at Greenmount Retreat House, Greenmount Rd Yarram.

 

NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL

Congregational Meetings coming up -        

Holy Trinity Yarram Sunday 14^th June following 9.00am service

St John’s Port Albert Sunday 21^st June following 10.30am service

These meetings are an opportunity for each congregation to hear in greater detail the business of Parish Council and to offer feedback and recommendations to council.

Please plan to be with us.

Strategic Plan – to be changed as we listen to God in prayer

Council has decided to offer Prayer Tutorials once a month following services at both Holy Trinity and St John’s during Ordinary Season.

New Vacuum Cleaner for Holy Trinity – we will purchase a new vacuum cleaner with the help of The Umbrella Club. Council thanks the members of the Umbrella Club for their generous gift to the church.

Blessing of the Fleet 2016 – to be held on Sunday 21^st February as part of the 175 anniversary celebrations of the founding of Port Albert

Anniversary of the death of Bishop John

It is the request of the 37^th Synod that we mark the anniversary of the passing of Bishop John McIntyre on Sunday 7^th June. Prayers will be offered and a retiring offering will be made for the John McIntyre Centre at the Abbey Raymond Island and The Diocesan Aboriginal Ministry Fund.

Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord,

and let light perpetual shine upon him.

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUP –

"The Gospel of Luke: New Hope, New Joy" by Ada Lum.

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 - Wednesdays 4pm

Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at Coffee Palace currently studying the Book of Amos Wednesdays 3.45pm  please note this group is not meeting this week



PEW SHEET 17th May

NEXT WEEK Sunday 24^th May 9.00am

PENTECOST at Holy Trinity Yarram

a special event to celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit

We will include as part of our normal worship opportunities for additional participation.

You are invited to choose from the following groups:
Music – prepare a song for the congregation to sing
Prayer – prepare the prayers of the people
Bible Reading – prepare the Pentecost reading and offer some simple responses
Art – prepare a collage altar frontal to enhance our worship

Holy Trinity decorated for Pentecost 2104

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY APPEAL -

Devastation in Nepal

Just before midday local time (approx. 4pm AEST) on Saturday 25th April, Nepal suffered one of the worst earthquakes to hit a populated area in living memory.  To put this in perspective, the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand in 2011 was a 6.2 magnitude. The Nepal earthquake has led to at least 2,500 people confirmed dead, the destruction of countless homes and buildings and has left many people sleeping on the streets in freezing temperatures. Anglican Board of Mission has earmarked $10,000 in order to provide emergency relief for those affected. ABM is working through ACT Alliance members a network of Churches

around the world providing Aid to the world's poorest, in order to provide emergency relief. ABM's Executive Director, the Rev John Deane, said, "This (Nepal) is one of world's poorest nations substantially due to its ruggedness and the task of rebuilding will be massive and take years." Please help ABM support the people of Nepal by donating and spreading the word. www.abmission.org/nepal-emergency  Please pray for the earthquake victims, and all who are helping in the relief effort.
This year we seek to be changed as we listen to God in prayer

The Anam Cara Community is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland offered by the Diocese to the whole church that offers a contemplative community of prayer and support by providing resources for individuals, parishes and other groups to support the inner journey into God. Each month the Anam Cara Community of Gippsland provide a Quiet Day. Next month this Quiet Day will take place in Yarram at the beautiful Greenmount Retreat House.

PRAYING WITH ICONS Saturday 20^th June 9.30am – 3.30pm at Greenmount Retreat House, Greenmount Rd Yarram. Click on link to see their website which includes many resources for prayer and Christian Meditation.

Parish Council Meets Monday 18 May 4pm at The Rectory

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS – 

"The Gospel of Luke: New Hope, New Joy" by Ada Lum.

]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 - Wednesdays 4pm
Yarram Coffee Connect Group meets at Coffee Palace currently studying the Book of Jonah Wednesdays 3.45pm