Sunday, February 8, 2026
Father of all,
who gave your only-begotten Son
to take upon himself the form of a servant
and to be obedient even to death on a cross:
give us the same mind that was in Christ Jesus,
that, sharing in his humility,
we may come to be with him in his glory;
where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Stay In Touch
Father Ted Starr - Priest-in-Charge - 0451 929 180 - edward.starr@anglicanchurch.sq.org.au
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
Zoom Church - 328 492 8300 - 548 747
Readings
for The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 58: 1 - 12
Psalm 112
1 Corinthians 2: 1 - 16
Matthew 5: 13 - 20
Giving
Offering - 704 901 - 0000 0780
Building Fund - 704 901 - 0001 4767
Want to give in other ways? Cards are on sale at the back of the church.
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, Greg, Aaron, Joanne, Grace and Faith, and Beryl Old. Please contact Fr Ted to be on this list. We also give thanks for those whose year’s mind occurs at this time, and amongst them Sylvia Muller. Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Mission and Outreach
Recycling is currently on pause as we look for an alternative storage solution. Please keep an eye out for when we resume this fundraiser.
Meals for Woody Point Special School are starting again. Please label your meal with title, ingredients and date cooked, then freeze it, and bring it to church on Sunday. Meal containers are on the back table. Alternatively, give a monetary donation or supermarket gift card. For more information contact Elizabeth on 0404 080 861.
AGM is coming up! Thank you for your prompt reporting. AGM will be held Sunday, February 15 after the second service, 10:30am.
Would you like a copy of the AGM Reports? There is a mailing list on the information table to fill out if you would like a digital copy sent to you. Alternatively, let Fr Ted know by email or phone (details in this pew sheet). There will, of course, be hard copies available at the AGM – this is just so that you can have a copy beforehand.
Ministry During the Week
Thursday Fellowship: 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: every fourth Wednesday from 11am.
Talent Table: every last Sunday after the second service.
Bible Study: Tuesdays at 9am and Thursdays at 7pm. All materials supplied.
The Week Ahead
Tues, 10 Feb
8:00 am - Holy Communion
9:30 am - Bible Study
Wed, 11 Feb
10:00 am - Holy Communion
Thurs, 12 Feb
9:00 am - Growth Committee
7:00 pm - Bible Study
Sun, 15 Feb
7:00 am & 9:00 am The Transfiguration
10:30 am Annual General Meeting (AGM)
World Day of Prayer: March 26 at the Redcliffe Uniting Church.
Mark the date in your diary and contact Gail for more information.
Of the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, is of one substance, majesty, and glory, with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God.
Having established God, the Trinity and then worked our way through Christ and his work in salvation, we now move to the third Person of God: The Holy Spirit or, in the old language, the Holy Ghost.
As a religious tradition descended from the Western Church, we affirm that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son. “Proceeding” is complicated, insufficient language. What is more important is the fact that the Holy Spirit is a Person, not some vague life-force or energy field. Of equal importance is the question that follows: what does he do?
In John 15 and 16, Jesus is speaking to his disciples immediately prior his betrayal and arrest. He tells them about the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus sends. The Holy Spirit helps us, by teaching us about Jesus and the Father, by comforting us in times of trial, and of reminding us of what wonderful things are yet to come for God’s people. If you have ever felt God’s comfort, encouragement, or instruction, then you have the Holy Spirit to thank, for it was he who communicated it to you.
Another work of the Holy Spirit is to transform us into the image of Christ. In Romans 7 and 8, the Apostle is talking about the power of death and sin upon us who are in the flesh. At the hinge point between the two chapters, he collapses in misery, before jumping for joy at God’s solution. We have the Holy Spirit within us, who is the Spirit of Christ (Rom 8:9-11). Since the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Son as well as the Father, we have the image of Christ dwelling within us, transforming us into that image. All our effort at personal growth in holiness is guaranteed, for it is the Holy Spirit of our gracious and loving Lord Jesus who dwells in us.
Most of the work of the Holy Spirit is humble work. He points us to God, leading us to Christ, communicating his forgiveness and love, and transforming us into his image. Yet he is also God, of one substance, majesty and glory, with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God. The Holy Spirit is a wonderful companion to lead us into the type of godly, loving humility that rejoices at uplifting others.