As this is the first week of the month we have the opportunity on Sunday night to come together in a different way at our messy church celebration. This month we are exploring the story of Hannah and the way God walks with us as we live lives that shine in a world which calls us to speak out hopefully in prayer. I invite you this week to think how prayer might change the way you live your life; how we can all do things differently when we take the time to stop and ask God how He might shape us, how He might move us and how as a community we might be shaped together. It might just make the difference for you this week!
Every Blessing for the week to come,
Mark
This bulletin was emailed to members of the parish on Thursday 2 August 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.
Tonkin Family
The Tonkin family continue to appreciate your prayers and support. If you wish to support the family by adding your name to our regular meal roster, please contact Mark or Ken.
A notice on the use of the Hall Kitchen
Please ensure that after an event using the kitchen, everything is tidy and clean. The table and trolley tops need to be carefully cleaned and any residue overflow from meals heated in the ovens cleaned up. All equipment used is to be cleaned and properly stowed away. Dirty tea towels need to be taken home for washing. It is wonderful that the kitchen is being used regularly for meals and snacks of hospitality but all users do have a responsibility to ensure its ongoing cleanliness
Confirmation
Anyone seeking confirmation this year should make Mark or Fr Ken aware of this desire. If there are candidates we will start a course of education in September.
Appointment of a new Rector:
The process is moving along. The Parish Council and Incumbency Board members met with Archdeacon Copeman on 19th of July and the process of appointment was explained. This week a ‘survey monkey’ will be emailed to those parishioners on our email lists. This survey and its responses will be used to understand the opinions of our people regarding the appointment of a new Rector. For those without an email address, hard copies of the survey will be available in Church to be filled out. Following on from the collation of the survey results, a meeting of parishioners will be held on Sunday afternoon, 19th August at 3pm in the Hall to discuss the results and formalise our position. It is important that you attend this meeting.
Prayer School – Learn how to pray for others!
Registrations for the course have been slow. Details are on literature at the entry to the church and in the hall. Please let Fr Ken know if you are coming for logistic purposes. Friday 24th August and Saturday 25th.
Wednesday Bible Study:
The study will resume on Wednesday 8th August at 7pm in the Church. All are welcome!
Healing Eucharist:
Our monthly healing Eucharist will take place in the chapel area this Monday 6th August commencing at 6pm. If you need prayer, or have others for whom you seek prayer, please come and be part of this intimate expression of worship under the power of the Holy Spirit and through the name of Jesus.
Supporting St John’s Church
We encourage members of St John’s to support the ministry of our parish by giving directly to the parish account, rather than bringing cash to church. If you can do this, our account details are:
BSB: 705-077
A/C: 00040401
Name: St John’s Anglican Church Newcastle
Thank you to all members of our parish who are able to support ministry in this way.
Flowers at Church
The flowers in the sanctuary this Sunday have been given in memory of Betty Feros whose anniversary of death was on 31st July, the gift of Nick and his family.
Rosters:
5 Aug. 2018 | 12 Aug. 2018 | |
9:00 am | ||
Welcomer | Jennifer B & Howard B | Jenny K & Helen C |
Leader | Josephine T | Thomas P |
Preacher | ||
Communion | ||
Server | Sebastian T | Isobel P |
Candles | Isobel P & Thomas P | Josephine T & Amy D |
Bible reading 1 | Rodgers F | |
Bible reading 2 | Penny B | |
Prayers | *Volunteer needed* | David B |
Chalice | Paul Y & Cathy B | Helen W & Rob W |
Kids Church Leader | ||
Kids Church Helper | ||
Refreshments | Ken Y & Margret Y | Helen C & Jenny W |
Counters | June W & Penelope Y | John F & June W |
Flower Arranger | June W | Jennifer B |
Brass Cleaner | Jenny W & Helen C | |
10:45 am | ||
Welcomer | Ian P | Helen P |
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 | Helen P | Irini T |
Refreshments | Helen P | Robyn C & Ray C |
5:00 pm | ||
Welcomer | *Volunteer needed* | *Volunteer needed* |
Leader | Rob W | |
Preacher | Mark T | |
Communion | X X | |
Prayers | *Volunteer needed* | *Volunteer needed* |
Music Leader | ||
Music 2 | ||
Kids Church Leader | ||
Kids Church Helper | ||
Creche Leader | Bec D | |
Creche Helper | Lauren P | |
Refreshments | *Volunteer needed* | *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, 5 August 2018 | |
9:00am | Traditional Communion service |
10:45am | Informal Communion |
12:30pm | Baptism of Frances Lea |
1:00pm | Hall booking: Lea family event |
5:00pm | Evening service |
Monday, 6 August 2018 | |
9:30am | St John’s Women’s Guild monthly meeting |
6:00pm | Healing Eucharist |
Tuesday, 7 August 2018 | |
9:30am | Morning Prayer |
Wednesday, 8 August 2018 | |
10:00am | St John’s Playgroup |
Thursday, 9 August 2018 | |
9:30am | Hall booking: Mini Sports 2018 sessions |
Friday, 10 August 2018 | |
4:30pm | The Hub – KoG |
4:30pm | KoG Primary School Youth Group |
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, 12 August 2018 | |
9:00am | Traditional Communion service |
9:00am | Sunday School: Spirit-Filled Church: Follow Christ’s Example |
10:45am | Informal Communion |
12:30pm | Baptism of Charlee McCloy |
5:00pm | Kids Church: Spirit-Filled Church: Follow Christ’s Example |
5:00pm | Evening service |