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