27th February Bulletin
The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain
PARISH BULLETIN
27th February 2022
Transfiguration
Sentence
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,
the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
John 1.14
Collect Transfiguration
O God, glorious and faithful,
you reveal the beauty of your face
to those who seek you with a sincere heart:
strengthen us in faith
to embrace the mystery of the cross,
and open our hearts to its transforming power,
so that, clinging in love to your will for us,
we may walk as followers of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer from our Archbishop (APBA p202)
God of the nations,
whose sovereign rule brings justice and peace,
have mercy on our broken and divided world.
Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all
and banish from them the spirit that makes for war,
that all races and peoples may learn to live
as members of one family and in obedience to your law,
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Liturgy: via PowerPoint + APBA Colour – White
Readings: Exodus 34.29-35; Ps 99; 2 Corinthians 3.12-4.2; Luke 9.28-36
Fr Peter writes:
We conclude our Epiphany Season recalling the Transfiguration. Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain to pray and while there the glory of God is revealed in his face and clothes and Moses and Elijah are seen with him discussing his departure from them. This brings together the Law of Moses and the prophetic voice, the traditions of Judaism. They also hear a voice that said ’This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!’
Jesus brings together the traditions of the past and embodies them in the teachings and actions of Jesus during his earthly presence.
How are we bringing light into our world today? How do we live in Christ and allow Christ in us to shine forth in our lives and our community?
Lent gives us the opportunity to reflect, repent and grow as the people of God, the body of Christ. Amen. So be it!
Yours in the household of God, Peter+
Ash Wednesday Services
2nd March 2022 - 8.00am St George’s; 10.00 am St Luke’s.
Fr Peter will be in the parish Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday this week. Office will be unattended on Friday 4th March
Lent Calendar 2022
Use your smart phone ot tablet to find the scripture reading, reflection and suggested actions each week during Lent here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Alzh7Q0v602mqLn1hwBbfiD-rSjTVoPg/view?usp=sharing
Hymns
Introit TIS 227 When morning gilds the skies
Gradual: TIS 474 Here in this place new light is streaming
Offertory: TIS 414 There’s a spirit in the air
Communion TIS 217 Love divine all love’s excelling
Missional: TIS 467 I am the church! You are the church
World Day of Prayer
4th March 2022 - 10.00am Tamborine Mountain Presbyterian Church. If you are able to attend would you bring a plate towards Morning Tea if possible.
Study at Gisela’s
A reminder there will be meeting every Friday in Lent at Gisela's at 10 am.
Labyrinth Message
This week's labyrinth message for you to "walk with" is : Have you ever had a "Mountaintop spiritual experience" ? If so, I wonder when and where that occurred ? What was happening in your life at that time ? If not, is this something that you would wish to experience?
n this week's Gospel, we are reminded that these "epiphanies" can often be provided unexpectedly. But, sometimes we may need to "invest" our time and effort to first climb the mountain to receive it. I wonder what fresh Divine paradigm or insight we may receive this week ?… Will we make the space to seek, stop and notice it ?...and then accept the Divine invitation that lies within ?
Prayers of the people Prepared by John Noble
As we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, let us pray that God’s glory will be revealed to us afresh, as it was to those 3 disciples on the mountain.
Lord, in your mercy.....Hear our prayer.
Let us thank God for the peace and prosperity in which we live here in Australia, and we pray for all those places around the world which are affected by civil strife and violence. In particular, we remember all those living in Ukraine who fear for their future if a Russian invasion takes place, and we pray for world leaders who are trying to negotiate a peaceful settlement in that country.
Lord, in your mercy.....Hear our prayer.
We pray for our Anglican church here in Australia and the wider church throughout the world, in particular for church leaders, our Archbishop Philip, regional bishop John, our locum priest Peter, and for our future priest Tom and his family, as they prepare to come and live with us.
Lord, in your mercy.....Hear our prayer.
We thank God for our health and strength, and our ability to enjoy all God’s gifts to us, and we pray for all who at this time are suffering short-term or long-term illnesses, particularly those affected by the Covid pandemic. We pray for all places of healing and treatment, and everyone who works there, doctors, nurses and other medical staff, and we thank God for their dedication and devotion to their patients. In particular today we pray for......
Lord, in your mercy.....Hear our prayer.
We pray for our local community, all those who live and work here, those who provide our daily needs which so often we just take for granted. We pray for all who have been affected by the recent heavy rains and that any losses they have suffered may be quickly recovered.
Lord, in your mercy.....Hear our prayer.
We remember with thanks all those who have been influential in our lives but are no longer with us, particularly those whose years mind occurs at this time.
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
Prayer points from Tom: We uphold Tom and his family - wife, Amy, and four children: Matthew, Sophie and Adam, and Bee. We give thanks that the three eldest children will be able to enrol at the local schools when they arrive,
We pray for a good ending to jobs and life in the UK and for visas!
Year’s Mind Anniversaries this month:
Ces Fritz, Myrtle Hollings, Christine Parker
Meditation Thought
James 3 talks about “all the harm the tongue can do”. What he is saying is, if you can’t control your tongue, then you haven’t really begun to control your mind either. There’s the tongue, which is part of the body, but there is also the silence of the body, which is why we sit still in meditation, why we are careful with the noises we make during the time of meditation. If you can’t control your mind, you are not going to be able to move into that level of spirit, the silence of the spirit.
National Church Life Survey Our parish is participating in this survey and will endeavour to complete the questionnaire this Sunday 28th February after the service. Your assistance in having all surveys completed as soon as possible would be appreciated as we are nearing the deadline of when they are to be returned.
February Retiring Collection: Bush Ministry Fund The BMF raises funds for ministry in the Western Region and encourages prayer. The money raised is primarily used to help parishes pay for the provision of ordained ministers, mostly in the form of stipends.
Mainly Music Starting Up Again—HELP PLEASE
Mainly Music team members needed for proposed start on Wed 16 March:
Front of house welcomer; PowerPoint operator; help with singing and toddler time;
refreshments (fruit for littlies, coffee or tea and slice etc for attendees).
Other needs: a very low small table, a rug or mat to sit on, someone to do some sewing and clothes for Wally (he will be in church on Sunday).
Singing group for integrated services. All who would like to again be part of the singing group please join Sue Duncan in the Georgian room at about 9 am.
Parish Finances
Offertory Income January Year-to-date
Actual $6,304 $6,304
Budget $5,900 $5,900
REGULAR HAPPENING, SMALL GROUPS & DATE CLAIMERS
DGS Atrium/Footsteps Sun 9.20am @ St George’s
Little Lukies Mon 3:00pm @ St Luke’s
Meditation Tue 9.30am @ St George’s
Maily Music Wed @ St Georges Commencing 16th March
Bible Study Wed 11.00am @ St Luke’s
Emergency Relief Weekly @ St George’s by appt.
Friday Bible Study 1st/3rd Fri 10:00am
Evening Service Sat 5:00pm @ St George’s
Parish Directory
Locum Priest Fr Peter Moore 0429 679 011 peter.moore@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Churchwarden Delma McCrae 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 Thursday & Friday; Email: tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Website: www.tamborinemtandcanungraanglican.com
Parish Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00000450
Emergency Relief Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00015232
Parish Nominators
Anne King 5543 4249 gullygumfarm7@bigpond.com
Peta Tierney 0413 258 332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Readings for Next Week 6th March 2022 First Sunday in Lent (purple)
Deuteronomy 26.1-11; Ps 91.1-2,9-16; Romans 10.4-13; Luke 4.1-15