11th September Bulletin
The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain
11th September 2022
Join us this Sunday at:
St. George’s, Tamborine Mountain St. Luke’s, Canungra
10.00am Eucharist 8.00am Eucharist
4.00pm Informal all-age service
LAUREL YOUNGMAN
It is with sadness that I have to report that our organist at St. George’s, Laurel Youngman, died on Thursday morning. Details of her funeral will be announced very soon.
Many of you will know that she recently went into hospital and was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Whilst the time-scale is very short, there is maybe a blessing to be seen in that. In fact, it was only a couple of weeks ago that Laurel played the organ when Bishop John came to visit.
Whilst there is real sadness, there is also joy in a moment like this when somebody with faith comes to the end of their life.
This is the hope of resurrection that we talk about in church every Sunday. When somebody dies in Christ we believe those words turn to action.
1 Corinthians 15 says: all will be made alive in Christ …then the saying that is written will be fulfilled:
‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’
‘Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?’
I visited Laurel on Monday and we shared the eucharist together; She said the words of the confession, received the absolution, declared what she believed in the words of the creed, and received the sacrament. She was ready to meet the God she had faith in.
There is obvious sadness and sense of loss amongst our church community but there should be a sense of joy too because Laurel maintained faith in our Lord all the way to the end of her life.
Individually, each one of us can be inspired, and aspire to maintain that same faith.
Collectively, because of our hope founded in the resurrection to eternal life, we can say: ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’
Tom
NOTICES…
4PM SERVICE
This Sunday will be the last 4pm service for September. As it is the school holidays and families will be away, we shall take a short break. We will be back on October 2nd with a special pet-blessing service!
SPRINGTIME at ST GEORGE’S Sunday 25Th September.
We request flowers , pot plants and greenery from your gardens , placed in the church, joining with the community in our annual “ SPRINGTIME on the MOUNTAIN “. Thanks Delma.
This week’s intercessions: Prepared by Barbara
We praise you O God, we acknowledge you to be the Lord. Hear our prayer.
Merciful God, your love for this world you created for us to live in is evident as seasons change and we reap the benefit. The fierceness of weather extremes bring danger and fear but You are in the fear and danger with us if only we believe and that faith keeps us going. We thank you for the people of Ukraine who show us their courage and pray for the people of Pakistan, India and devastated regions here in Australia.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Loving God, our many churches are one in Christ. We pray for our priests and deacons and lay ministers as they seek to serve you as best they can. We pray for our Archbishop Phillip as he retires; for Bishop John, for Tom, our priest, and his family, we give grateful thanks, and all retired clergy who work as locums. We pray and give thanks for our Children's ministry and Rev. John, seeking to bring little ones to Jesus and for Rev. Tom providing opportunities for young and old to worship you, at the 4pm service.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Creator God, in our communities on the mountain and at Canungra we give thanks for SES, Police, Firies and all service clubs who give support when needed in different ways. We give thanks for farmers and Landcare staff and all those who look after our natural environment. We pray for our local schools, RE teachers and children, that they come to know your loving presence within and around them.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, we pray for all who are sick and suffering from virus's, long term conditions or terminal ones. We pray for healing of body and mind and as we feel your gentle touch. We pray especially for ................(those) who have asked for our prayers, named aloud or in the silence of our hearts…………
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Eternal God, we give grateful thanks for the life of Laurel Youngman who passed into eternal life on Thursday morning. Laurel dedicated many hours of her time, talents and money to the worship of our church and on many other occasions in our community. We thank you for her faith and for the knowledge that she was at peace. We give thanks for the life of Ryan Jelfs and others who we have lost and we pray for comfort for those who mourn for them.
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
Joy Powell, William Wheildon, Riley Conn.
Parish Fundraiser ATTENTION EVERYONE
St George’s is planning to hold CHRISTMAS MARKETS on Saturday 19Th November. The success and what can be put together will heavily depend on the help and response for this event. WE need stall workers, produce for the many stalls, raffle prizes, set up and clean up teams, including decorations with a Christmas theme [golden opportunity for children]. Entertainment, Food outlets, crafts and much more. This can be a happy and fun occasion, drawing in the community, and a financial boost for depleted funds. COME, STEP UP and ensure a great day . New ideas welcome . Delma 55451856
Archbishop’s Resignation
This week the Most Revd Phillip Aspinall has announced that after 21 years as the Archbishop of Brisbane he is resigning from this role. His final duties will be at ordinations on December 3rd. We pray for him this week, we pray for his future plans and we pray for wisdom and discernment for those who will appoint his successor.
September Retiring Collection: Community First Development
https://www.communityfirstdevelopment.org.au
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Little Lukies Mon 3:00pm @ St Luke’s (in recess)
Meditation Tue 9.30am @ St George’s
Toddler Time Wed 9.30am @ St Georges
Bible Study Wed 11.00am@ St Luke’s
Friday Bible Study 1st/3rd Fri 10:00am
PARISH DIRECTORY
Priest-in-Charge Rev Tom Hunton 04 0177 3012
tom.hunton@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Churchwarden Delma McCrea
07 5545 1856 delma.mccrea@live.com
Churchwarden Peta Tierney
04 1325 8332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Parish Office
Phone: 5545 2919 Monday to Friday 9.30-2.30
Email: tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Website: https://tamborinemtandcanungraanglican.com
Parish Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00000450
This week’ readings:
Jeremiah 4.11-12, 22-28; Ps 14; 1 Timothy 1.1-2, 12-19; Luke 15.1-10
…And Next Week:
Jeremiah 8.18-9.1; Ps 79.1-9; 1 Timothy 2.1-10; Luke 16.1-13
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Wanggeriburra people of the Yugambeh Nation, 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.