St John’s Weekly Bulletin – Sunday 29 July 2018

In recent weeks, we have at each of our services, been praying the prayer below, which the Bishop has invited us to pray regularly “In order that our work is grounded in and guided by our relationship with God”. As we continue our journey together this week, I invite you to hold this prayer in your heart and on your lips, as we seek guidance, wisdom and insight to grow together in faith and love.

Come Holy Spirit of God, 
restore the lives which, without you, are lifeless and dead; 
kindle the hearts, which without you, are cold and dull; 
enlighten the minds which, without you, are dark and blind; 
fill the church which, without you, is an empty room; 

teach us how to praise and pray 
that we may grow together in love and have courage to make wise decisions,

 as servants, messengers and ambassadors of God’s reign, all this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Every Blessing for the week to come,

Mark

This bulletin was emailed to members of the parish on Thursday 26 July 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.

The Australian Prayer Network (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.

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Thank you to all members of our parish who are able to support ministry in this way.

All donations can be placed in the basket at the entrance to the Church.

After each of our services at St John’s we undertake a time of intentional prayer. This is a safe, welcoming and gentle time where we as a community offer prayer for those who need it in our midst. If you would like to be prayed over, or would like a member of our community to hold you in prayer during this time, please contact Fr. Ken Youman.

We ask that you please pray for Adelaide, Pierce, Verity, Laura, and Nathanael, as they continue to care for Adelaide through this very difficult time. We invite you to pray for her oncologist as they decide on a suitable form of radiation treatment, that her doctors are able to source the best possible advice and information on treatment both locally and overseas, but especially pray for Adelaide as she undergoes this treatment, for strength and resilience so that the treatments can occur without delay. Please keep the Tonkin family in your prayers as we lift them up as a community.

There are also a few important ways you might be able to assist the Tonkin family as they care for Adelaide.

Meals

One way is to assist with the preparation of meals. The family have set up a large cooler box for the delivery of meals at the front of their home and would greatly appreciate anyone who is able to assist with preparing and bring meals for the family. There is currently a roster for meals and if you would like to assist in this way please give Mark or Ken your email address so you can be added to the meal roster.

Clothing

Any donations of suitable clothing would also be greatly appreciated. Specifically Boys size 3 winter and/or summer and girls size 6 winter/summer.

Toys

Like wise, the Tonkins would also appreciate any donations of toys, craft sets, puzzles or other similar items that the family can enjoy. As Adelaide is largely confined to the home during her treatment, anything that you might otherwise give to a local thrift shop would greatly be appreciated to keep spirits up and keep boredom at bay! Should you have any such items of good quality to donate please contact Mark or Ken.

The family have asked only for hand-me-down items, that would otherwise be donated, rather than new items that need to be bought. We will endeavor to provide updates when they become available.”