8th May Bulletin
The Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mountain
PARISH BULLETIN
8th May 2022
The Fourth Sunday of
Easter
Sentence for the Day
The Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and will guide them to springs of the water of life,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Revelation 7.17
Collect
Gracious God,
you sent Jesus, the good shepherd,
to gather us together:
may we not wander from his flock,
but follow wherever he leads us,
listening for his voice and staying near him,
until we are safely in your fold,
to live with you for ever;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Liturgy: via PowerPoint + APBA Colour – White
Readings: Acts 9.36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7.9-17; John 10.22-30
We acknowledge and pay respect to the people of the Yugambeh Language Group,
the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather.
A note from Tom:
The key role of a parish priest is to point people to Jesus. That includes the people who gather within the church buildings on a regular basis but also those who do not.
I have been so pleased to observe the joy and faithfulness of both our congregations when it comes to our Sunday worship and I really want to do all I can to continue pointing people to Jesus through those cherished services.
However, as I say, we also need to think about those who don’t regularly attend services. When I was appointed to this parish it was made clear to me that a big priority is to become more accessible to families and younger generations so, with that in mind, we are going to start something new.
From next week, Sunday 15th May, we will be running a weekly ‘Informal All-Age Service’ on Sundays at 4pm at St George’s. This will be in addition to the 8am and 9.30am Sunday services but will replace the current 5pm Saturday service.
I believe this new time and day would be the most suitable one for families and I prayerfully believe that an informal style with contemporary worship music and little written liturgy can appeal to younger people and those who maybe don’t find it easy to step through the doors of church.
Whilst we would love young people to attend it will be truly all-age, so if you currently attend our Saturday service or Sunday service do come along and see if it’s for you!
Come along and give it a try! Better yet bring a friend too, and if you feel you would like to be a part of it (I will need help!) then come and see me.
Tom
Hymns
Introit 145 The King of love
Gradual 154 Great is Thy faithfulness
Offertory 147 To God be the glory
Eucharist 231 At the name of Jesus
Recessional 155 O Lord my God (then sings my soul)
Labyrinth Message
This week's labyrinth message for you to "walk with" is : There is so much noise in our lives … and so many voices are calling to us all of the time seeking our attention ….
In this week's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that those of His flock hear His voice… recognise it … and follow Him. But astoundingly … He knows each of us … and he calls us by name. I wonder what He may be calling you to this week… ?
Prayers of the people Prepared by Anne
Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good Shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again. Keep us always under his protection and give us grace to follow in his steps, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord our Father, we pray for all people who make up the church, both leaders and congregations, especially here at St. Luke’s and St. George’s. We pray that those in positions of trust may honour and respect that trust. We pray for unity among Christians, that they may work together to spread the word of hope in a world of despair. We pray for unity among all people of faith throughout the world that they may respect each another’s beliefs and celebrate what they have in common.
Lord your rod and your staff comfort us, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the fellowship of the communities in which we live and work. We commend to your keeping ourselves and each other, our families, those with whom we work and live, our neighbours and our friends. Enable us by your Spirit to live in love for you and for one another.
Lord your rod and your staff comfort us, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Risen Lord, we pray for a time when peace may come upon the earth. We pray for people who are suffering as a result of war especially in Ukraine. May the risen Christ lead them from despair into hope. We pray for the earth, which has been lent to us for a short while to enjoy its gifts and to hand on in good order for generations to come, that all people may face the future with confidence.
Lord your rod and your staff comfort us, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Lord of love, we pray for all who suffer in mind or body and for those who care for them. We pray for the sick; for those who mourn; for those without faith, hope or love.
We pray for any known to us who are in special need of our prayers at this time, especially those known personally to us. We remember them now in a moment of silence ….
Lord your rod and your staff comfort us, in your mercy, hear our prayer
The risen Christ is the light of the world, a light which cannot be extinguished. We remember before God those who have died. Encourage us by their example, so that we may run with perseverance the race that lies before us, and share with them the fullness of joy in your kingdom. You turn our darkness into light: in your light shall we see light.
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
Mary Newton, Kathleen Weildon, Jacqui Davis
May Retiring Collection: Mercy Ships
Since 1978, Mercy Ships has worked to combat the global surgery crisis of 5 billion people without access to safe surgery, following in the 2000-year-old model of Jesus’ compassion for the poor and marginalised.
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
Floor Rug Needed
Mainly Music and Toddler Time are in need of a large rug (that can be rolled up) for the little ones attending Toddler Time in the Georgian Room.
REGULAR HAPPENING, SMALL GROUPS & DATE CLAIMERS
DGS Atrium/Footsteps Sun 9.20am @ St George’s
Little Lukies Mon 3:00pm @ St Luke’s (recommences 9th May)
Meditation Tue 9.30am @ St George’s
Mainly Music Wed 9.30am @ St Georges
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 Sun 4:00pm@ St George’s (from 15th May)
PARISH DIRECTORY
Priest-in-Charge Rev Tom Hunton 04 0177 3012
tom.hunton@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 Monday to Friday 9.30-2.30
Email: tamborinemountain@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Parish Bank Details: BSB 704-901 Account No. 00000450
Parish Nominators
Anne King 5543 4249 gullygumfarm7@bigpond.com
Peta Tierney 0413 258 332 peta.tierney@hotmail.com
Readings for Next Week 15th May Fifth Sunday of Easter (white)
Acts 11.1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21.1-6; John 13.31-35