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 14th August 2016

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year.

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

• from 2.00pm Exhibition of Memorabilia 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.

We are grateful for the help and support of Bunning Warehouse Sale, Wellington Shire,

Diocesan Archivist Tim Gibson, and Yarram Men’s Shed

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED –

Do you have simple computer skills? We are looking for someone to create and print documents for each of our memorabilia boards; CLERGY; ADA CROSSLEY; PEOPLE; THE RESTORATION 2006; THE RENOVATIONS 2016; SPECIAL SERVICES; THE BELL TOWER STORY. This would involve typing various captions for each board and printing them ready for use on the A1 display boards being prepared by Yarram Men’s Shed. Please talk to Rev Jo is you are able to help in this way.

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 add their name and contact details to the list in the foyer or simply let Rev. Jo know via email.

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.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETS Wednesday 17^th August 4.00pm at the Rectory

SEPTEMBER A MONTH OF HOSPITALITY

How might we connect with the community through hospitality? How might we provide some additional opportunities for fellowship in our parish? Next Month we are planning to focus on this aspect of our life as Christians. Please consider how you might get involved. If you have any ideas to share please talk to a parish councillor.

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

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: check your energy use – energy saving globes and heater temperatures.

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.