Sunday, 24 May 2015

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 20th June 9.30am – 3.30pm at Greenmount Retreat House, Greenmount Rd Yarram.
 
NEWS FROM PARISH COUNCIL
Congregational Meetings coming up -        
Holy Trinity Yarram Sunday 14th June following 9.00am service
St John’s Port Albert Sunday 21st 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 21st 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 37th Synod that we mark the anniversary of the passing of Bishop John McIntyre on Sunday 7th 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


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