This week we all received the sad news that Bishop Greg will be resigning as Bishop of Newcastle, effective from the end of May. Bishop Greg has a long association with St John’s and confirmed for of our young congregation members during his time as our bishop. please pray for Bishop Greg and Kerry at this difficult time for them and ask God blessing on them at this difficult time and into their future. Please also pray for Bishop Peter and ask who carry leadership of our diocese at this time.
Blessings, Murray
This bulletin was emailed to members of the parish on Sunday 19 March 2017 – 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.
Parish Annual Meeting – Sunday 19 March 2017
The Annual Meeting of St John’s Church will be held on Sunday 19 March at 3pm. This is a really important meeting for the future of St John’s. Please be there on Sunday afternoon to take part in this meeting, and please pray for the work of parish council in leading St John’s in 2017.
St John’s Hollywood Trivia Night – 26 March 2017
Do you know John Wayne from John Cusack? Or Fight Club from First Wives Club?
If you do (or even if you don’t) then join us at the Hollywood Trivia Night
Date: 25 March 2017
Time: 5.30pm for a 6pm start (Bring some nibblies to share with your team)
Place: St John’s Church Hall
Cost: $15 per person (includes tea, coffee, soft drinks)
RSVP: Buy tickets at https://hollywoodquiz.eventbrite.com.au or RSVP to Amanda.Hall@newcastle.edu.au if you would like to pay on the night
NO Babysitter? No Problem!
Kids will watch a movie and have pizza in the church while the adults have fun in the hall. $5 per child
Can you donate a Prize?
We are calling for any businesses or parishioners in the community that may be able to donate a prize for this fundraising event. Bottles of wine, chocolates, hamper goods, movie tickets, new books, vouchers all accepted with much gratitude. If you can assist with prize donation, please contact penny@alphabetstreet.com.au or you can leave prizes in the box that has been left up the back of the church.
Rosters:
| Service | 19 Mar 2017 | 26 Mar 2017 |
| 9:00 am | ||
| Welcome | Amanda G & Penny P | Nona B & Judy H |
| Leading | Ken Y | Murray W |
| Preaching | Ken Y | Murray W |
| Reading 1 | Lance W | Howard B |
| Reading 2 | Judy H | Cathy B |
| Prayers | Howard B | June W |
| Chalice | Jennifer B & Jenny W | Howard B & Dianne W |
| Refreshments | Bill D & Cara D | Dane T & Sue T |
| Counters | Penelope Y & June W | Alan T & Helen C |
| Flowers | Dianne W | Don S |
| Brass cleaning | Dane T & Sue T | X |
| 10:45 am | ||
| Welcome | Noel H | Elizabeth T |
| Leading | Ken Y | Murray W |
| Preaching | Murray W | Ken Y |
| Music Leader | X | X |
| Prayers | Mark T | Elizabeth T |
| Refreshments | Ndi M | Ray C & Robyn C |
| 5:00 pm | ||
| Welcome | *Volunteer needed* | David H |
| Leading | Murray W | TBA |
| Preaching | Murray W | TBA |
| Prayers | Val G | *Volunteer needed* |
| Kids Church Leader | Susan AB | Rob W |
| Kids Church Helper | Phil AB | X |
| Creche Leader | Bridie W | Ruth W |
| Creche Helper | Lauren P | Margaret B |
| Refreshments | Susan AB | Kathryn H |
| Music Leader | Kim H | *Volunteer needed* |
| Music 2 | Grant R | *Volunteer needed* |
| Music 3 | Tash R | *Volunteer needed* |
| Music 4 | X | *Volunteer needed* |
Upcoming at St John’s:
| Third Sunday in Lent, 19 March 2017 | |
| 9:00am | Traditional Communion with Sunday School |
| 10:45am | Informal Communion |
| 12:30pm | Thanksgiving for a Child: Bailey Pitman |
| 3:30pm | Parish Annual Meeting |
| 5:00pm | Informal Communion with Sunday School |
| Monday, 20 March 2017 | |
| 6:00pm | Taize Prayer Mindfulness group |
| 7:30pm | New Lambton homegroup |
| Tuesday, 21 March 2017 | |
| 8:00am | Tuesday Early Morning Prayer |
| 9:15am | Tuesday Morning Prayer |
| Wednesday, 22 March 2017 | |
| 7:30am | Early Morning Communion Service in Lent |
| 10:00am | St John’s Playgroup |
| 6:30pm | Evening Communion in Lent |
| 7:00pm | Cooks Hill Bible study group |
| 7:00pm | Hall Booking |
| Thursday, 23 March 2017 | |
| 10:30am | Weekly Thursday Informal Communion |
| 10:30am | Women’s Bible study group |
| Saturday, 25 March 2017 | |
| 6:00pm | Hollywood Trivia Night |
| Fourth Sunday in Lent, 26 March 2017 | |
| 9:00am | Traditional Communion with Sunday School |
| 10:45am | Informal Communion |
| 12:30pm | Baptism of Hamish Mackintosh |
| 5:00pm | Informal Worship with Sunday School |