12th February Bulletin
The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain
12th February 2023
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
St. George’s, Tamborine Mountain St. Luke’s, Canungra
2 Dapsang Drive, 15-21 Kidston Street,
Tamborine Mountain Canungra
Sunday: 10.00am Eucharist Sunday: 8.00am Eucharist
Sentence for the Day
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord.
Psalm 119.1
Collect
Almighty God,
you gave the law to guide our lives:
grant that we may never shrink from your commandments,
but, as we are taught by your Spirit,
may fulfil your law in perfect love;
through Christ our Lord and Master,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever. Amen.
Hymns
Introit TIS 163 God who stretched the spangled heaven
Gradual(St G’s):TIS 430 Your words to me are life and health
Offertory: TIS 168 For the fruits of all creation
Missional: TIS 419 Like the mummer of the dove’s song
Liturgy: via PowerPoint + APBA Colour – Green
Readings:
Deuteronomy 10.12-22; Ps 119.1-8;1 Corinthians 3.1-9; Matthew 5.21-37
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.
A note from Helen
We have been given a very challenging gospel today, but if we look beyond the apparent judgement and see it as invitation to build and sustain a blessed community, then we can read it more softly. Instead of ‘killing’ relationships through anger or unforgiveness, be prepared to forgive, accept, and love, those around us. Instead of objectifying and using others for our own pleasure, be prepared to help others to succeed in relationships. Imagine a society where the ‘default’ assumption is that people always tell the truth, they keep their promises; where no one needs to ‘swear’ that a thing is true because we just accept your word at face value. In the beloved community Jesus is shaping, we have a responsibility to uphold each other as children of God, regardless of whether our relationship as spouse or partner hits rocky seas and fails. Jesus assures us ‘You’ matter, ‘how you live’ with each other matters, ‘your choices’ have consequences; so reconcile with each other, honour each other, speak truthfully to each other, protect each other, because you are richly blessed.
NOTICES…
Parish Phone
The parish landline is currently out of order. Any calls to this number will be redirected to Helen’s mobile phone. If Helen is unavailable at the time her answering service will take your message.
St Luke’s Annual Car Boot Sale Saturday 11th March 8.00am
All funds raised by this St Luke’s Guild event are for the maintenance of the church buildings. Please support however you are able. Donations of T&T, baked goodies, plants welcome. Items can be delivered to St George’s office in the week prior to be delivered to St Luke’s if necessary.
Sites $10 contact David Ayscough (07 5533 7070)
Lenten Study Books
The books have arrived. Please see Keith( St George’s) or Helen (St Luke’s) to collect your copy.
Contemporary Worship Returns to Sunday.
The ‘relaxed’ service has returned at 4pm on Sunday afternoons. Pass the word around, tell those who have previously enjoyed this service. We will be exploring a range of ‘relaxed’ Eucharist service types.
Wally Wombat Club Wednesdays 9.30am St George’s
A wonderful time of play, working with and engaging with interesting materials, singing and stories and talking with the Good Shepherd; all helping these young ones with their quest for life skills and experiences of the Good Shepherd’s love. Please spread the word. For more information contact John on 0477 839 136
Year’s Mind Anniversaries this month
Ces Fritz, Myrtle Hollings, Clare Hunnybun, Christine Parker
This week’s intercessions: Prepared by John N
This is the day that the Lord has made...Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Let us first thank God for the wonders of the world in which we live and for all the living creatures of land, sea and air which share this world with us. May we always treat and preserve its resources with care and thoughtfulness.
Lord, in your mercy .....Hear our prayer
We thank God for the peace and prosperity in which we live in this beautiful land and we pray for all those who are suffering from natural disasters from which they cannot be protected, particularly all those who have been affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. We remember all those who have lost loved ones, family members. their houses and possessions and for whom the future is unknown and bleak at best. We pray for all who are engaged in relief work and those providing food, medical assistance and accommodation for the bereaved.
Lord, in your mercy .....Hear our prayer
We thank God for the Anglican Communion of which we are members, and we pray for those Christians in countries where there is persecution and discrimination against all who call themselves Christians. We pray for church leaders, our regional bishop John, our priest Helen and for all who work in our parish in their daily lives.
As the selection of a new Archbishop is in progress we offer this prayer:
Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your church in this diocese a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth, so may your church be built up and your name glorified, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord, in your mercy .....Hear our prayer
We thank God for our health and strength and pray for all who at this time are unable to lead the lives to which they have been accustomed, all who suffer from long or short-term illness and those who are worried that their health may become worse. We pray for all who work in places of healing and treatment, hospitals, clinics and for all who care for the sick, elderly and handicapped in their own homes or in residential care. Today we pray for..... Lord, in your mercy .....Hear our prayer
We pray for our local community and for all those who work to provide our daily services, emergency workers, those in shops and offices, our friends and neighbours and those who are available to help us when need arises.
Lord, in your mercy .....Hear our prayer
We thank God for the lives of all who have been a beneficial influence on us but who are no longer with us, particularly we remember....
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
February Retiring Collection: Bush Ministry Fund
The Bush Ministry Fund (BMF) was established in 1998 to provide support for struggling parishes and clergy in the Western Region of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. The aim of BMF is to maintain a caring ministry to families who live in towns and on properties in rural and remote area. Through these grants clergy can visit any property and are available to offer care and spiritual support, not only to Anglicans, but to anybody who seeks assistance in the community.
Emergency Relief @ St George’s
Donations of staple items always received with thanks (NO grains or packet soups) or alternatively financial donations.
Bank Details for EFT BSB 704-901 Acc. No 00015232
Upcoming Events
Sunday 19 February Parish AGM#2
Parish Council meeting
Burning of old Palm Crosses to create ashes.
Tuesday 21 February Pancakes @ St Luke’s 3.00pm
Wednesday 22 February Ash Wednesday
St George’s 8.00 am; St Luke’s 10.00am
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Roslyn Lodge 1st/3rd Mon 10.30am (commencing February)
Little Lukies Mon 3:00pm @ St Luke’s (resumes 30 Jan)
Meditation Tue 9.30am @ St George’s
Wally Wombat Club Wed 9.30am @ St Georges (resumes 1 Feb)
Bible Study Wed 11.00am@ St Luke’s (resumes 25 January)
Friday Bible Study 1st/3rd Fri 10:00am (resumes 3 Feb)
PARISH DIRECTORY
Locum Priest Rev’d Helen Paget 04 9248 8330
Helen.Paget@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Churchwarden Delma McCrea
07 5545 1856 delma.mccrea@live.com
Churchwarden Peta Tierney
04 1325 8332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Priests with Permission to Officiate:
The Rev’d John Corner, The Ven Allan Paulsen
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
Readings for Next Week Transfiguration (white)
Exodus 24.12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1.16-21; Matthew 17.1-9