HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY JANUARY 12, 2014

Holy Communion 10am

Welcome to HOLY TRINITY,, where services have been held, in this church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and know his

blessings in your life YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY

WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion

SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion

SUNDAY 8.00am & 10.00am – Holy Communion

Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday)

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

Crèche Area: is in the transept near the pulpit. Parents and

children are welcome to enter by the church aisle or by the

side door.

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Hymn: TiS 270

1. On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh; come then and hearken, for he brings glad tidings from the King of kings.

2. Then cleansed be every heart from sin; make straight the way for God within; prepare we in our hearts a home where such a mighty guest may come.

3. For you are our salvation, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without your grace we waste away like flowers that wither and decay.

4. To heal the sick stretch out your hand, and bid the fallen sinner stand; shine forth, and let your light restore earth’s own true loveliness once more.

5. To him who left the throne of heaven to free us all, let praise be given; and praise be to the Father done, and Holy Spirit, Three in One.

Charles Coffin 1676–1749 tr. John Chandler 1806–76 alt.

Greeting: The Lord be with you. AND ALSO WITH YOU. (see Ruth 2:4)

Sentence: A voice came from heaven, saying, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ Matthew 3.17

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Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Summary of the Commandments: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ Kyrie eleison (Dudman Setting)

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The Confession

Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. Merciful God, our maker and our judge,

we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Absolution (Celebrant)

Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Gloria [Dudman]

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Prayer of the Day Eternal God, at the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan you proclaimed him your beloved Son, and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: grant that all who are baptised into his name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Saviour; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV)

First Reading: Isaiah 42.1-9 1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. 5 Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: 6 I am the Lord , I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, 7 to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. 8 I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. 9 See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 29 1 Ascribe to the Lord, you powers of heaven:

ascribe to the Lord glory and might. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the honour due to his name:

O worship the Lord in the beauty of his holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters:

the God of glory thunders, the Lord upon the great waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is mighty in operation:

the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedar-trees:

the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes them skip like a calf:

Lebanon and Sirion like a young wild ox. 7 The voice of the Lord divides the lightning-flash:

the voice of the Lord whirls the sands of the desert,

the Lord whirls the desert of Kadesh. 8 The voice of the Lord rends the terebinth trees, and strips bare the forests:

in his temple all cry ‘Glory.’ 9 The Lord sits enthroned above the water-flood:

the Lord sits enthroned as a king for ever. 10 The Lord will give strength to his people:

the Lord will give to his people the blessing of peace.

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Second Reading: Acts 10.34-43 34 Then Peter began to speak to them: ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.’ Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD Gradual Hymn: TiS 250 1. Christ, when for us you were baptized, God’s Spirit on you came, as peaceful as a dove, and yet as urgent as a flame.

2. God called you his belovèd Son, called you his servant true: sent you his kingdom to proclaim, his holy will to do.

3. Straightway and steadfast until death you then obeyed his call, freely as Son of Man to serve and give your life for all.

4. Baptize us with your Spirit, Lord, your cross on us be signed, that likewise in God’s service we may perfect freedom find.

Francis Bland Tucker 1895–1984 Words by permission Church Pension Fund,

Group Administration, Church Publishing Inc. USA

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We stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel as a sign of respect as we greet our Lord who is present in His Holy Word.

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew chapter 3 beginning at the 13th verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ 15 But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfil all righteousness.’ Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

ALLELUIA Sung by ALL

SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church)

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The Nicene Creed

Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world. Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with,

Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER. We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.

We pray for The Anglican Church of Australia; Ministry to the Defence Force; Police Force Chaplains; St Francis-in-the-Fields Mooroolbark; St Nicholas’ Mordialloc. We pray for our ministry team: Roy, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Leonie, Ros & Pam - and for all who serve within the parish. We pray for all who are working on the building project and for its successful completion; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Norman Curry, Nancy Sturgess, Barbara M, Billy C, Alex C, Philip H, Ken D, Babe I, Ian H, Jean S, Margaret Y, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, Judy S, Miriam A, Robert D, Mia C, Jan T, Peter Hs and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Wilma M, Margaret D, Ronald D, Nancy K, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, Lorna M, Jean D, and all who care for them. We give thanks for the lives of Nancy King and Philip Crook as we uphold them to your loving mercy, and we pray for all who mourn their deaths. We remember before God with thanksgiving the lives of Barbara Williams (2010), Doris Chipper (2005), Daphne Graham (2001), and Julian Ashley-Brown (1988), as we come to the anniversary of their entry into your nearer presence. Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers.

Grant that what we have asked in faith We may by your grace receive, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand)

{Celebrant} We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Offertory Hymn: TiS 194

1. O love how deep, how broad, how high! it fills the heart with ecstasy that God, the Son of God, should take our mortal form for mortals’ sake.

2. He sent no angel to our race of higher or of lower place but wore the robe of human frame himself, and to this lost world came.

3. For us he was baptized, and bore his holy fast, and hungered sore; for us temptations sharp he knew; for us the tempter overthrew.

4. For us he prayed, for us he taught, for us his daily works he wrought, by words and signs and actions, thus still seeking not himself but us.

5. For us to wicked hands betrayed, scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed, he bore the shameful cross and death; for us at length gave up his breath.

6. For us he rose from death again, for us he went on high to reign, for us he sent his Spirit here to guide, to strengthen and to cheer.

7. To him whose boundless love has won salvation for us through his Son, to God the Father, glory be both now and through eternity.

Attrib. Thomas à Kempis 1379–1471 tr. Benjamin Webb 1819–85 alt.

Offertory Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. BLESSED BE GOD FOR EVER.

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THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts: People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise...

Priest: ... Forever praising you and singing:

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Priest: …. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me Priest: in songs of never ending praise: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION {Celebrant} We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread. Agnus Dei We pray together: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.

Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us.

Communion wine may be received: (a) from the common cup from (drink or intinction) (b) from an individual glass on request from the first Eucharistic Assistant. Or you may choose to receive the wafer only (Communion in one kind).

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE Post-Communion Prayer Prayer of self-offering Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN

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Final Hymn: TiS 282

1. The voice of God goes out to all the world; his glory speaks across the universe. The great King’s herald cries from star to star: ‘With power, with justice, he will walk his way.’

2. The Lord has said, ‘Receive my messenger, my promise to the world, my pledge made flesh, a lamp to every nation, light from light’: with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

3. The broken reed he will not trample down, nor set his heel upon the dying flame. He binds the wounds, and health is in his hand: with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

4. Anointed with the Spirit and with power, he comes to crown with comfort all the weak, to show the face of justice to the poor: with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

5. His touch will bless the eyes that darkness held, the lame shall run, the halting tongue shall sing, and prisoners laugh in light and liberty: with power, with justice, he will walk his way.

Luke Connaughton 1917–79 Words by permission McCrimmon Publishing, UK

Music © C. Brumby

Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

'Copyright © 1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with

permission. - Recorded music played under PPCA licence

339096 Hymns copied under one of the following

licences: - 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book

Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced

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Readings for 10am Sunday, January 19, 2014 1st Reading Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:8-14

2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel John 1:29-42

GENERAL NOTICES High Altar flowers: are in Memory of Barbara Williams from Don. Birthday: Norman Curry (Wednesday), Joan Brooking (Thursday) Social Media: A discussion on the basics of ‘Social Media’ and how to use it will be held in the Vicarage on Wednesday 15th January at 7.30pm. Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church. The next Saturday Home Group will be on Saturday 1st February 2014 11:00 am – 1:30 pm . 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn Vic 3122. Topic: Plants and Insects in the Journey of Faith. A light lunch will be served The next Sunday Home Group will be held on Sunday 9 February 2014. 2:00 pm – 4: 30 pm. 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn Vic 3122. Topic: Violence in the Community. Just part of modern life? Afternoon tea will be included. The Home Group format provides an opportunity to informally explore issues of social justice within the context of faith. It is proposed to form a number of other specialist Home Groups this year. Any suggestions of a focus for other informal Home Groups would be most welcome. If any person is willing to lead a Home Group please contact Leonie Bird. All welcome - enquiries Leonie Bird 9818 6040. Mobile 0409 860 026.

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The Vicar retires – a farewell afternoon tea

The Vicar is retiring from full time Ministry and his last day at

Holy Trinity is Sunday 26th January.

The Parish will farewell him and Lyn at an afternoon tea on Saturday 25th January at 2.30pm in the Op Shop and surrounds.

For catering purposes please indicate your attendance or apology on the sheets at the back of the Church. There will be some speeches; please indicate to a Warden if you would like to speak. The Parish gifts of appreciation will be presented at this time. Contributions to these gifts are still being accepted.

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 12/1/2014 Next Week 19/1/2014 8am Sun

Welcomer Alan & Nell Eddy Charles & Jan Harkin

Reader Nigel Creese Barbara Thomson

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley BCP

Euch Assist Carol Fraser Leonie Bird

Server Carol Fraser Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

ALM Leonie Bird

Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley

Breakfast Rick Nicholson and Yvonne Stannard

Diana Cerini and Joan West

10am Sun Welcomer Lorraine Bent &

Yvonne Panagacos Nip Thomson & Nola Scott

Reader Dileeni & Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Elizabeth Cook & Val Batson

Intercessor The Rev'd Roy Stanley Joan Brooking

Euch Assist Joan Brooking Clarence Muttiah

Server Pam Hughes & Don Watkinson

Jane Sullivan, Don & Joy Watkinson

ALM Joy Watkinson Pam Hughes Celebrant The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Preacher The Rev'd Roy Stanley The Rev'd Roy Stanley Transport Dorothy Hadwen Elizabeth Cook Morning Tea Viv & Peter Harkness

Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey

Counters Rosemary Nairn & Carol Fraser

Charles & Jan Harkin

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Parish Diary JAN DAY TIME EVENT 15 Wed 7:30pm Discussion group on ‘Social Media’ – Vicarage 16 Thu 7:30pm New date for Warden’s meeting at Barbara’s 18 Sat 11am

1pm 2pm

Baptism Interment Baptism

19 Sun 11:30am Monthly healing service (1 week earlier than normal) 21 Tue 7:30pm Vestry meets in old Op Shop 23 Thu 10:30am Interment 24 Fri 4pm Communion service at Kew Gardens N/H 25 Sat 2:30pm Parish ‘farewell’ afternoon tea

Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au

PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au

Ministry Team and Church Officers:

Vicar: The Rev. Roy Stanley, (03) 9853 7132; 0408 012 165 vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Assistant Priest: The Rev. Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com

Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au

Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Small Group Co-ordinator: Leonie Bird

Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski

Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson.

Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood

Vestry members: Joe Gandy, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Tim Sewell, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), John Carmichael, Alan Wilson.

Wedding enquiries: Susan Baker – contact through church website weddings page.

Music Team

Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au

Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr

Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen.

www.holytrinitykew.org.au