14th July Bulletin

The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain

14 July 2024

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

St. George’s, Tamborine Mountain
2 Dapsang Drive, Tamborine Mountain 
Saturday 4:00pm Eucharist &
Sunday: 10:00am Eucharist

St. Luke’s, Canungra
15-21 Kidston Street, Canungra
Sunday: 8:00am Eucharist

We are a Christian faith community living in the way of Christ accepting and welcoming all in loving service, growing Christ’s future on Earth.

Sentence for the Day
Who shall stand in the Lord’s holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their hands to what is false. Psalm 24:3–4

Collect
Eternal God,
open our eyes to see your hand at work
in the splendour of creation and in the beauty of human life.
Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us,
to share our blessings with our sisters and brothers,
and to experience the joy of life in your presence;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Stewardship Poem
If I see a gift as mine alone,
I might give hesitantly, even grudgingly,
after considering my options,
giving primarily from a sense of ought.
If I see the gift as God’s
who allows me to use it for a time,
then the gift can flow more freely,
as I join with others to be a channel
for God’s love and mercy.
 By Roberta Porter 

Liturgy: via PowerPoint + APBA Colour – Green

Readings: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:1-14; Mark 6:14-29

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wanggeriburra people of the Yugambeh language region, the traditional owners and ongoing custodians of the land on which we gather, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people worshipping with us today.

Hymns
Introit………….417       Loving Spirit
Gradual……….229       Jesus loves me this I know
Offertory……...             Freely, freely
Missional……..670       Jesus put this song into our hearts

 Intercessions – Prepared by John Noble
Let us first thank God for the wonders of the world in which we live, for the heavens above and the earth beneath, and for all the creatures which share this world with us, in the air, on land and in the sea. Keep us ever mindful that we must care for and preserve all God’s gifts for those who will come after us.
Lord, in your mercy,,,,,,Hear our prayer

We thank God for the peace and prosperity in which we live here in Australia and pray for all those living in areas where there is conflict and civil strife. Particularly we remember those in Gaza, the Ukraine, the Sudan and we pray for those involved in efforts to bring peace and agreement between the opposing parties. We pray for those who provide relief and medical supplies to all those who have lost so much.
Lord, in your mercy,,,,,,Hear our prayer

We pray for Christians throughout the world, particularly in places where they face discrimination for professing their beliefs. We pray for our church leaders, Jeremy our Archbishop, John our local bishop, and our priest Helen and for all those working in voluntary organisations such as Anglicare who provide services to those in need in their homes.
Lord, in your mercy,,…Hear our prayer

We thank God for our health and strength and pray for all who, for long- or short-term medical conditions, are no longer able to continue living as they would wish. We pray for all places of healing and treatment, hospitals, clinics and for all who work there, that they may treat their patients with care and respect. We pray for all who look after the elderly, either in their homes or residential accommodation. Today we remember ..... and any others who are in need at this time.
Lord, in your mercy,,,,,,Hear our prayer

We pray for our local communities on the mountain and around Canungra, and remember all who provide the services which we take for granted, in local government, schools, shops and offices, and those who provide emergency services, the police, fire brigades and ambulances.
Lord, in your mercy,,,,,,Hear our prayer

We thank God for the lives of those whom we have known and loved, but are no longer with us, particularly ...
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

 Year’s Mind Anniversaries this month:
Gordon Marshall, Gloria Watterton, Mollie Ellis, Ted Karamisheff, Audrey Giltinan, Norma Anderson, Helen Emmett, Dennis Fulcher.

A note from Helen
Our readings today give us a ‘mixed bag’. David celebrates with all his might as he brings the ark of the covenant to the city of David. His praise leads to generosity, everyone is fed from God’s abundance, physically and spiritually.  Our Psalm proclaims that the earth belongs to God, and affirms some places are particularly holy and, in these spaces, the ‘pure in heart’ will experience divinity. Paul proclaims that we have every spiritual blessing, that God has provided us, personally and communally, with everything we need to flourish. But Herod’s delight leads him to murder. Herod does not have the moral fortitude to overcome the pressure of others. He is disoriented by another kind of dancing, and he ‘caves in’ when he finds himself ‘backed into a corner’. His passion destroys rather than creates. Our readings invite us to life-changing dancing praise, taking us beyond self-interest to place ourselves before God, embracing God’s interests.

NOTICES:
Parish Council Meeting
The Parish Council will be meeting next Sunday, July 21 at 11:15am. Please provide all relevant reports to the Parish Secretary by Wednesday. 😊

Untold Histories: Saturday July 20
Aunty Sanda King, a Yagara, Quandamooka, and Bundjalung Elder, will be at St George’s Tamborine Mountain to present ‘Untold Histories’, an insight into First Nation People’s history that many of us may not have heard or discussed, without bias, at school. It intertwines Australia’s history, in particular the impacts of past policies and legislation with Sandra’s own life and the life of her community. It will be an opportunity to broaden our knowledge and awareness of Australia’s Untold History. All are welcome, bring your friends, your families, bring anyone you can think of, on July 20, 10am-1pm.

Family home destroyed by fire - Can you help?
A local single-parent family, with three children, has had their house destroyed by fire. If anyone can help this family, please let Chappy Jodie Wooden know.
Jodie – 0400 248 802.

2024 Season of Creation Art and Photography Exhibition
OPEN CALL For Photographers, Writers, and Artists! The theme for Season of Creation this year is "To hope and act with creation." Upload your creations at www.fb.com/QCEnvNet or email to admin@qct.org.au. Artworks can be posted or delivered to Queensland Churches Together. 
Please email admin@qct.org.au or call 07 3369 6792 to arrange delivery.
Photos and artworks should be submitted by 5th August 2024.

Chappy Fundraising Dinner – Save the Date!
Monday 29th of July at 6pm is the Annual Chappy fundraising Dinner. Come along and support the chappies and our own Chappy Jodie Wooden. CMS dining room QCCC, Beacon Rd Tamborine Mountain.
If you can donate a gift, suitable for a balloon lucky number prize, please give it to John Corner.
Treasurer’s Report May 2024
Parish Financial Summary May YTD Budget YTD
Total income $12,375 $59,484 $46,185
- Includes offerings $6,872 $36,912 $30,850
Total expenditure $16,076 $69,922 $74,055

May Retiring Collection for Mercy Ships donation $434

July Retiring Collection:  AUSNEP
2024 marks 16 years of Ausnep Australia - Helping Where It Matters.
Ausnep's vision is to provide a health link between two countries; providing free surgeries, pain management interventions, dental procedures, & public health to those who have no means to access health care, in both remote & urban regions of Nepal. Ausnep also provides ongoing education to health professionals.

Emergency Relief @ St George’s 
Bank Details for EFT BSB 704-901 Acc. No 00015232 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday July 20          Untold Histories 10am-1:30pm @St George’s

Sunday July 21            Parish Council meeting 11:15am @ St George’s

Sunday July 28            Commitment Sunday

Monday July 29           Chappy Fundraising Dinner 6pm QCCC Beacon Rd.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Footsteps                    Sun      10:00am@ St George’s

Wally Wombat Club     Sun      10:00am @ St George’s

Roslyn Lodge              1st/3rd    Mon 10:30am

Little Lukies                 Mon      3:00pm @ St Luke’s

Meditation                   Tue      9:30am @ St George’s

Bible Study                  Wed     11:00am@ St Luke’s

Friday Bible Study       Fri        10:00am Fortnightly (Mt Tamborine)

SLAngers                     Fri        5:00pm Fortnightly

PARISH DIRECTORY

Priest-in-Charge: Rev’d Helen Paget

M: 0492 488 330 E: Helen.Paget@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Churchwarden: Peta Tierney

M: 0413 258 332 E: peta.tierney@hotmail.com

Priests with Permission to Officiate:

The Rev’d John Corner, The Ven Allan Paulsen

Parish Office:

Phone:  (07) 5545 2919 Monday to Friday 9.30am-2.30pm

Email:   tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Website: https://tamborinemtandcanungraanglican.com

Parish Bank Details:  BSB 704-901      Account No. 00000450

Readings for Next Week  Ninth Sunday after Pentecost – Green
2 Samuel 7:1-14a; Psalm 89.21-38; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56