Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Wodonga Lutheran
Parish
St John’s – Victory Lutheran College – St Mark’s Yackandandah
10th
Sunday after Pentecost
12th
/13th
August 2017
Welcome to members, friends & visitors We pray that you feel at home as you worship our Lord Jesus with us. At the end of the service we invite you to
please join us for a cuppa and chat. Our Lord’s love and peace be with you.
Congregation Pastor: Jaswanth Kukatlapalli College Principal: John Thompson 14 Havelock St, Wodonga College Pastor: VACANT Ph: (02) 6024 7072 28 Drages Rd, Wodonga [email protected] Ph: (02) 6057 5859 [email protected] [email protected] www.wodongalutheranparish.org.au www.vlc.vic.edu.au
Committed to Sharing Jesus
SERVICE TIMES THIS WEEKEND St John’s, Wod Sat 6:00pm 5 Songs of Faith HC Service St Mark’s, Yack Sun 8:30am Spoken HC Service St John’s, Wod Sun 10:30am 5 Songs of Faith HC Service
HYMNS: Yack: LH159; LH138; LH301; LHS 862
PRAYER OF THE DAY (Let us pray that we may be defended in doubt and difficulty. [silence]) Merciful Father, your Son Jesus Christ gave up his life so that we might die to self and live in him. Give us such close fellowship with him that in all doubts and dangers our faith may not fail. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
READINGS Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold into slavery in Egypt Romans 10:5-15 The word of the Lord is near you
Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks on the water
PSALM 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b P: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations
what he has done. C : Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. P: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. C: Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. P: Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, C: O descendants of Abraham his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. P: He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; C: and he sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. P: They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, C: till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved him true. P: The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free. C: He made him master of his household, ruler over all he possessed, P: to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. C: Praise the LORD.
PRAYERS Response: Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
In our prayers this week: Prayer Requests:
We pray for the following who are sick and recovering; Gregory & Kerryn JENNINGS; Merv KELLER; Frank KELLY; Laurel McRAE; Barry SMITH.
German Lutheran Congregations, including East Melbourne, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & Springvale, St John’s Lutheran Church – Pastor Christoph Dielmann; Pastor Peter Demuth.
Gippsland Parish, Congregations of Bairnsdale, Sale, Traralgon (inc Sudanese fellowship), Warragul and Yarram – Pastor Tony Castle and Helen.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS Sunday Matthew 14:22-33 Thursday 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Monday 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Friday 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Tuesday 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Saturday Psalm 133
Wednesday 1 Corinthians 9:1-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BIBLE STUDIES As part of Reformation 500, the journey of exploring reformation story continues through the Bible study format at WLP. This 3 week journey of A Man named Martin Part 2: The movement will commence in the 2nd week of August. Anyone who is keen to do this study can borrow DVD from Ps Jaswanth. Contact soon.
A MAN NAMED LUTHER - PART 2 - BIBLE STUDIES
WHERE LEADER WHEN TIME
Wodonga Lenore de Garis – Sue Housego
Wednesday 1:30pm
Lavington Jenny Simboras – Andy Enever
Starting Wednesday 16
th
August
7:00pm
Burke St Wodonga Sheryl Parsons Wednesday 7:30pm
Rutherglen Roger & Jan Farrell Thursday 2:00pm
Wodonga Pastor Jaswanth Friday 7:30pm
SAVE THE DATE As we journey through the 500th year anniversary of the Reformation, as a parish we are nearing our second event, the free public screening of the movie Luther. When: 25th of August from 7pm. Where: The Cube. Light supper will be available and the proceeds of donations will go in supporting the work of ALWS. The passes for this event will be available in the parish office from next week.
INVITATION St Peter’s Ladies Fellowship is inviting the Ladies of the Wodonga Lutheran Church to a coffee morning with a guest speaker on Wednesday 13
th September
2017 at 10:00am. Cost: $10. Venue: St Peters Lutheran Hall, cnr Urana Rd & Buchhorn St, Lavington. Replies to Marie Hill by 30
th August [6059 7710].
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
CONFIRMATION JOURNEY AT WLP The collaborative Confirmation Journey will be starting soon, keep the children and their parents in your prayers. Contact Pastor Jaswanth Kukatlapalli for more information at [email protected] or phone 02 6024 7072 Thank you.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS WORKSHOP When: Saturday 23 September, 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. This Workshop covers the LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour (required for church leadership and desirable for all adult members) and Child and Youth Ministries (required for leaders and those involved in this ministry, desirable for parents of young children). Lunch provided $5. Location: St John’s Church $40 cost paid for Wodonga Lutheran Parish members by the Parish. Registrations are essential and are available online at: https://www.regonline.com/PSD230917WodongaParish If you have any questions Contact Andy Enever 0458 047 489 or Phil Edwards 0498 746 022.
WELCOME TO OUR BISHOP. On 27 August 2017 we welcome our Bishop,
Lester to Wodonga. Bishop Lester is here to conduct the rite of regularisation for Pastor Jaswanth’s call to Wodonga Lutheran Parish. As this is a special moment in the life of our Church you are warmly welcomed to attend this service. Please note an earlier start time of 10:00 a.m. and that there are no services for Saturday Night or for Yackandandah on the Sunday. The service will be followed by a morning tea and members are asked to bring a plate of food to share.
LWV Shepparton Retreat
for women of all ages.
Intimacy with God Spiritual leaders: Pastor Matt Anker Kathleen Mills
Where: St Pauls Lutheran Church, 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton VIC When: Saturday 16 September 9.30am – 3.30pm
(followed by afternoon tea)
What to bring: Bible and pen, Lunch to share, Name tag
Cost:$15 (paid on arrival) Further details can be found on the Noticeboard
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
ORDINATION WE’RE LISTENING From March to September 2017 members of the CTICR and bishops will be travelling to a number of centres across Australia and New Zealand for consultations meetings regarding the draft doctrinal statement that presents a theological basis for the ordination of both women and men, and why this need not be church divisive. All members of the LCA and LCNZ are encouraged to come along to listen and contribute, particularly those who are Synod delegates. This is an important conversation for our church, as we continue to grow in serving our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Please pray for those doing this work, the consultations and the church as we continue what has proven to be a very long and difficult conversation for us. You will be invited to make comments on this website after the consultations have concluded. Dates are:
VIC-TAS Sun 10 Sept, 3pm North East St Paul’s Lutheran Church Shepparton (TBC)
Download the Consultations booklet PDF www.owl.lca.org.au
The booklet may also be ordered from the LCA National Office – email [email protected], phone (08) 8267 7300.
ADVANCED NOTICE Victory Lutheran College will be celebrating 25
th Anniversary on Saturday 28
th
October from 3pm to 8pm. The following day there will be a thanksgiving service to commemorate 500
th year anniversary of Reformation. Parish members are
encouraged to note this weekend in their calendars.
ANNOUNCEMENTS cont.
PASTOR JASWANTH AWAY AT CWF CAMP TANUNDA SA Pastor Jaswanth was asked to participate in this camp, which is being held from 18
th to 20
th August at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tanunda SA. With Pastor
Jaswanth being away, many thanks to Pastor John Simboras who will be taking all services that weekend.
GROW IN FAITH TOGETHER Please find attached a sneak peak of what is available in GIFT – My Bible. ORDER NOW for you full downloadable version! Hard copies pinned on the noticeboard for your perusal.
Blessings!
Leah Cronin | Assistant to the Director GROW Ministries | Lutheran Church of Australia
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA WEBSITE HAS RECENTLY BEEN UPGRADED. Here are just some of the useful links: LCA eNews – click the link below to subscribe to National eNews letters including http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/communications/enews/ Professional Standards for information on Ethical Standards http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/professional-standards/standards-ethical-behaviour/ Professional Standards Training http://www.lca.org.au/departments/support-services/professional-standards/training-prof-standards/ LCA Policies and Procedures http://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/
THIS WEEK: Sunday 13 Aug 4:00pm Movie: ‘Time Out Of Mind’ screening at St Stephens. Beechworth Rd Wodonga Tuesday 15 Aug 11am-3pm Church Office OPEN 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting Wednesday 16 Aug 8:50am CHAPEL – Mid/Sen 9am-5pm Church Office OPEN 3:30pm Leprosy Mission Auxiliary Meeting Thursday 17 Aug` 10am-3pm Savers Corner OPEN 11am-3pm Church Office OPEN Friday 18
th to Sunday 20
th Aug Pastor Jaswanth at Tanunda CLW Camp
Friday 18 Aug 8:50am CHAPEL – Primary School 10am-3pm Savers Corner OPEN
LAST WEEKS: Attendance Communion Total Offering
St John’s FAMILY 57 50 $ 1,538.00 St Mark’s NO Service -- -- $ 2,700 needed to St John’s (Sat Eve) NO Service -- -- meet budget)
Offerings Year to date: 32 weeks to 6/08/17 @ actual 2,700 pw $ 86,400.00
Offerings to 6/08/17 $ 68,230.70 SHORTFALL $ 18,169.30
NEXT WEEKEND: ELEVENTH AFTER PENTECOST READINGS Sat 6:00pm Wod Celebrate Communion in Song Genesis 45:1-15 Sun 8:30am Yack Alternative HC Service Romans 11:1, 2a, 29-32 Sun 10:30am Wod Celebrate Communion in Song Matthew 15:(10-20)21-28
ROSTER FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND Communion Server WodS 19
th Aug Phil Suter
Wod 20th Aug Andy Enever
Altar Guild WodS 19th Aug Phill Edwards
Wod 13th Aug Elke Haslam
Reader WodS 19th Aug Edwards Family
Wod 20th Aug Sally-Ann Way
Children’s Address WodS 19th Aug Pastor Jaswanth
Wod 20th Aug Pastor Jaswanth
PowerPoint WodS 19th Aug Phill Edwards
Wod 20th Aug Andy Enever
Usher/Counters WodS 19th Aug Wiencke Family
Wod 20th Aug Lenore de Garis
Church Cleaning Aug 14th - Aug 20
th Stacey Vogelsang & Family
Mowers Aug 14th - Aug 27
th Andrew Keller & Ralph Behrends
