Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
February Approaches!
Much work has been happening this month to prepare another year of ministry in the parish. Please do update your calendar with everything that will be going on. (Continued on back page.)
Stay In Touch
Father Ted Starr - Priest-in-Charge - 0451 929 180
Mrs Liz Peters - Rector’s Warden - 0400 844 946
Mrs Gail Symons - People’s Warden - 0409 618 511
Mr Tony Hughes - People’s Warden - 0468 764 009
Readings
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 49:1-7 - Psalm 40:1-14
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - John 1:29-42
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
AGM is coming up! Thank you for your prompt reporting. AGM will be held Sunday, February 15 after the second service, 10:30am.
For Your Prayers
We ask of your goodness, Lord, to comfort and sustain all who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, and especially Shirley Kimber, Alex, Ann, Daniel, Lois, Barbara, Helena, Ian, Maggie, Dave, Uncle Peter, Chris, Bill Tattam, Jeff Byrne, Karne, Ika, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith. Please contact Fr Ted to be on this list.
Those whose year’s mind occurs at this time:
Walter (Buck) Rogers and Iris Stephens. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
The Week Ahead
Tues, 20 Jan - Holy Communion - 8:00 am
Wed, 21 Jan - Agnes, martyr at Rome, virgin - (d. 304) - 10:00am
Sun, 25 Jan - Holy Communion with thanksgiving and prayers for the nation of Australia - 7:00am - 9:00am
Notices
Thursday Fellowship returns every first and third Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. All welcome for a cuppa and a chat. Bring your craft to work on, or just enjoy the company.
Caring and Sharing returns every third Wednesday from 11am.
Talent Table returns every last Sunday after the second service.
Bible Study begins again in February on Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 7pm. All materials supplied, but if you would like a study to take home with you, please update the sign-on sheet at the back of the church. They are $25 each.
Recycling is currently on pause as we look for an alternative storage solution. Please keep an eye out for when we resume this fundraiser. Mother’s Union returns every third Monday at 9:30am.
Breakfast Club is asking for donations of towels, either new or second hand. Bring them to church, or donate direct, Cnr Portwood St & Oxley Ave.