Many thanks to everyone who was able to join us last Sunday for my farewell. So many people put a lot of work into making the day a success and my family and I are so grateful for everyone’s generosity and hard work.
It has been a privilege working with such faithful and dedicated people in so many areas of ministry during my time here. Of course I’m referring to Fr Ken, Rob and Mark, and Fr John Brooker who passed into God’s hands last year – but I’m also referring to people whose ministry has been in other areas, serving as wardens and parish councillors, leading worship in word or in music, those who serve as home group and Bible study leaders, people who serve in kids and youth ministry and in our Playgroup, people who fundraise and give generously, people who volunteer at our services… to all of you who serve the mission of Jesus in the work of St John’s, I offer my deepest gratitude. It has been an honour to lead St John’s as your rector. I pray for the love and the power of the Holy Spirit to be with you through the interregnum, and as your next rector comes to minister among you.
Blessings, Murray
This bulletin was emailed to members of the parish on Saturday 30 June 2018 – if you would like to join the Weekly Bulletin email list, please call the church office on 02 4927 5399 and we will happily arrange this.
Prayer School – Learn how to pray for others!
The Australian Prayer Network (APN) is one of the largest prayer networks in Australia. It is linked internationally to prayer networks across the world and has a reach to tens of thousands of
praying people representing Churches of all Christian denominations. The APN will be running a Foundation Level course on prayer at St John’s on the 24th and 25th of August, presented by Pastor Mathew Bolte (www.ausprayernet.org.au). The school commences at 7:00pm on Friday night and continues from 9.00am till 4.00pm on Saturday. The School will run as follows:
Fri 24th August 2018 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Session 1 How prayer works
Session 2 Intercession: A lifestyle
Sat 25th August 2018 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 3 Understanding the DNA of your
community
Session 4 Spiritual authority the key to breakthrough
Lunch: BYO Lunch, tea & coffee provided
Session 5 How to lead a Spirit lead prayer meeting
Session 6 How to hear God’s voice
Should you have any questions or wish to register please contact Fr. Ken on ken.youman@gmail.com/0438 281 379 or Mark on markthornton@saintjohns.com.au/0403901348.
Rosters:
| 1 Jul. 2018 | 8 Jul. 2018 | |
| 9:00 am | ||
| Welcomer | Amanda H & Penny P | Jennifer B & Howard B |
| Leader | Thomas P | Matthew B |
| Preacher | Ken Y | |
| Communion | Ken Y | |
| Server | Isobel P | Amy D |
| Candles | Xander G & Matthew B | Josephine T & Sebastian T |
| Bible reading 1 | Howard B | |
| Bible reading 2 | June W | |
| Prayers | TBA | David B |
| Chalice | Paul Y & Cathy B | |
| Kids Church Leader | Rob W | |
| Kids Church Helper | Kenna J | |
| Refreshments | Elizabeth E & Jenny Y | Amanda H & Jenny K |
| Counters | Nona B & Penelope Y | June W & Penelope Y |
| Flower Arranger | June W | Jennifer B |
| Brass Cleaner | Jenny W & Helen C | |
| 10:45 am | ||
| Welcomer | David H | *Volunteer needed* |
| Leader | Mark T | Ken Y |
| Preacher | Ken Y | Mark T |
| Communion | Ken Y | Ken Y |
| Music Leader | Mark T | Mark T |
| Music 2 | ||
| Drums | ||
| Prayers | Rob W | *Volunteer needed* |
| Refreshments | Ray C | *Volunteer needed* |
| 5:00 pm | ||
| Welcomer | Messy Church | *Volunteer needed* |
| Leader | Rob W | |
| Preacher | Mark T | |
| Communion | X X | |
| Prayers | Messy Church | *Volunteer needed* |
| Music Leader | ||
| Music 2 | ||
| Kids Church Leader | ||
| Kids Church Helper | ||
| Creche Leader | Bec D | |
| Creche Helper | Lauren P | |
| Refreshments | Messy Church | *Volunteer needed* |
| Tidy after service | ||
| Activity 1 | ||
| Activity 2 | ||
| Activity 3 | ||
| Activity 4 | ||
| Activity 5 | ||
| Activity 6 | ||
| Activity 7 | ||
Upcoming at St John’s:
| Sunday, 1 July 2018 | |
| 9:00am | Traditional Communion service |
| 10:45am | Baptism of Isabelle Lea |
| 10:45am | Informal Communion |
| 12:30pm | Baptism of Ava Dove |
| 5:00pm | Evening service |
| Monday, 2 July 2018 | |
| 9:30am | St John’s Women’s Guild monthly meeting |
| 6:00pm | Healing Eucharist |
| Tuesday, 3 July 2018 | |
| 9:30am | Morning Prayer |
| Wednesday, 4 July 2018 | |
| 10:00am | St John’s Playgroup |
| 7:00pm | Wednesday Night Bible Study Group |
| Thursday, 5 July 2018 | |
| 9:30am | Hall booking: Mini Sports 2018 sessions |
| Friday, 6 July 2018 | |
| 4:30pm | The Hub – KoG |
| 4:30pm | K.O.G youth group for School Years 2-6 |
| 6:00pm | The Hub – Dinner |
| 7:00pm | High School Youth Group |
| 7:00pm | The Hub – WORSHIP: Your Way! |
| 7:30pm | The Hub – Youth |
| Sunday, 8 July 2018 | |
| 9:00am | Sunday School: Christian Maturity: Power in Weakness |
| 9:00am | Traditional Communion service |
| 10:45am | Informal Communion |
| 5:00pm | Kids Church: Christian Maturity: Power in Weakness |
| 5:00pm | Evening service |