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 26th June 2016

JUNE – 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.

Pray for – We have a number of people who are currently in hospital or at home following surgery. Pray for a swift recovery. Others are travelling to warmer climes at this time of the year. Pray for travelling mercies.

We have prisoners from Fulham working at Christ Church. Pray for the work being undertaken there and for prison chaplain The Reverend Heather Toms.

Anam Cara – Aspects of Prayer Saturday 16^th July St James Traralgon; details on Holy Trinity notice board

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 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

Archive Group meets Tuesdays 3.30 – 4.30pm in the narthex of Holy Trinity.

The Big Hymn Sing

Sunday 17^th July. 2.00pm Holy Trinity

• Sharing the keyboard; Mr Warren Peart & Mr Ken White
• Singing our favourite hymns of praise introduced by Rev. Jo White
• Gold coin donation
• Afternoon tea provided

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Yarram Group Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram

Won Wron Group in recess

Port Albert Group Thursday at 3.30pm St John’s

Dates to keep in mind:

Sunday 26^th June – Congregational Meeting for Holy Trinity

Sunday 3^rd July – Congregational Meeting for St John’s

Sunday 17^th  July – BIG HYMN SING 2.00pm at Holy Trinity

Sunday 17^th July – Sock and Jocks Sunday

Christians caring for our environment

This week’s challenge is: Perhaps reduce your meat consumption, starting with a meet free Monday.

PEWSHEET 8th MAY

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers

and those who mother

THIS SUNDAY 8th May

THE PASTORAL VISIT of

The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland. Holy Trinity Yarram 10.30am Service of Holy Communion with Reception into the Anglican Church of four candidates by Bishop Kay. Bishop Kay will preach and preside. Morning Tea will be held in the parish hall.

 

News from Parish Council

Parish Council has committed to providing new Socks and Jocks for use at Yarram Secondary College. We will begin collecting these in June (next month). Socks and Jocks Sunday 17^th July.

We will again stage a BIG HYMN SING at Holy Trinity Sunday 10^th July 2.30pm. This is an opportunity for you to sing your favourites and to connect with our community. Please add your selections to the list of suggested hymns in the foyer.

Special focus: June - a month of prayer; September - a month of hospitality;

If you have any suggestions about how we might enrich our prayer and/or hospitality please talk to Rev. Jo.

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. This is an on-going discussion. Parish Council values your comments.

Fire Wood – as you collect wood for yourself please consider dropping some off at the rectory.

Next Parish Council Meeting 25^th May 4.00pm at the Rectory

Christ Church Tarraville turns 160 this year 2016

We are planning a celebration on

The Feast of Christ the King Sunday 20^th November with an afternoon service to which Bishop Kay will be our guest.

 

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS  - you may join a group at any time

Tuesday at 3.45pm Coffee Palace Yarram; Current Study is 'Living Faithfully in an Unequal World' 

Tuesdays at 5.00pm meal 6.00pm study Won Wron; Current Study is 'Walking Humbly with God'

Thursday at 4.00pm St John’s, Port Albert; currently in recess

 

CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME

This week's challenge is to reflect on your impact on the earth. Write a letter to yourself from your great-great grandchildren and try to answer their question - What have we done to our earth?

UMBRELLA CLUB MEETS THIS TUESDAY 10th May 1.30pm

 

 

 

PENTECOST IS COMING Sunday 15th May 9.00am St John's Port Albert and 10.30am Holy Trinity Yarram - you are invited to wear something red.