HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

2ND SUNDAY IN LENT

March 16, 2014

Holy Communion 10am

Welcome to HOLY TRINITY,, where services have been held, in this church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and know his

blessings in your life YOU ARE INVITED TO MORNING TEA AFTER TODAY’S SERVICE.

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY

WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion

SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion

SUNDAY 8.00am – Holy Communion

10.00am – Choral Eucharist

Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in hall (in church on 1st Sunday)

Healing Service: 11.30am, 4th Sunday

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel:

Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

Crèche Area: is in the transept near the pulpit. Parents and

children are welcome to enter by the church aisle or by the

side door.

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Hymn: TiS 494 1. In water we grow, secure in the womb, and speechlessly know love’s safety and room. Baptizing and blessing we publish for good the freeing, caressing safe keeping of God.

2. In water we wash: the dirt of each day, its trouble and rush are carried away. In Christ re-created by love’s cleansing art, self-will and self-hatred dissolve and depart.

3. In water we dive, and cannot draw breath, then surface alive, rebounding from death. Our old self goes under, in Christ dead and drowned. We rise, washed in wonder, by love clad and crowned.

4. In water we dwell, for by its deep flow through bloodstream and cell, we live, think, and grow. Praise God, love outflowing, whose well of new birth baptizes our knowing, and waters the earth.

Brian Arthur Wren 1936–

Words: Brian Wren Words © 1993 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol

Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Invocation: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever.

Greeting: The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Sentence: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3.16

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Prayer of Preparation: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Summary of the Commandments: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ Kyrie eleison (Dudman Setting)

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The Confession

Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness. Merciful God, our maker and our judge,

we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Absolution (Celebrant)

Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Prayer of the Day God of mercy, you are full of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in mercy, and always ready to forgive: grant us grace to renounce all evil and to cling to Christ, that in every way we may prove to be your loving children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Genesis 12.1-4a 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’ 4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm 121

1. (Choir) Lifting my eyes up to the hills, where can I look for aid? (ALL) Your help comes only from the Lord who earth and heaven made.

2. The Lord who guards you never sleeps, nor will he let you fall; no slumber drowses Israel’s God, guardian of each and all.

3. God is your guardian, God your shade, protector of your right. By day the sun shall hurt you none, nor shall the moon by night.

4. The Lord shall shield you from all harm and safely guard your soul. For ever, as you come and go, God’s love shall keep you whole.

Paraphrase by John L. Bell 1949–

Words and music from Psalms of Patience, Protest and Praise by permission Wild Goose Publications

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Second Reading: Romans 4.1-5, 13-17 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.’ 4 Now to one who works, wages are not reckoned as a gift but as something due. 5 But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness. 13 For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. 14 If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation. 16 For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, 17 as it is written, ‘I have made you the father of many nations’)—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Response: Hear the word of the Lord,

THANKS BE TO GOD

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Gradual Hymn: TiS 509

1. Come now, everlasting Spirit, bring to every thankful mind all the Saviour’s dying merit, sufferings all for humankind;

2. true Recorder of his passion, now the living faith impart, now reveal his great salvation, preach his gospel to our heart.

3. Come as Witness of his dying; come Remembrancer divine, let us feel your power, applying Christ to every soul, and mine.

Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.

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We stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel as a sign of respect as we greet our Lord who is present in His Holy Word.

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John chapter 3 beginning at the 1st verse. GLORY TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’ 3 Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.’ 4 Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’ 5 Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be astonished that I said to you, “You must be born from above.” 8 The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’ 9 Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can these things be?’ 10 Jesus answered him, ‘Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11 ‘Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16 ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 17 ‘Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church)

The Nicene Creed

Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world.

Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with, Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.

We pray for The Anglican Church in Hong Kong; The Diocese of Gippsland; Caulfield Grammar School; Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh; St John’s, Lilydale – visit; Wandin, Seville & Mt Evelyn – pastoral visit; St Peter’s Kinglake – dedication of new church; St Mary Magdalene Broadmeadows – pastoral visit. We pray for our ministry team: Graham, Jessica, Norman, Helen, Leonie, Ros & Pam - and for all who serve within the parish. We pray for all who are working on the building project and for its successful completion; and our Bishops Philip and Barbara. We pray for those called to find a new Incumbent for this place. Bountiful God, give to this parish a faithful pastor who will faithfully speak your word and minister your sacraments; an encourager who will equip your people for ministry and enable us to fulfil our calling. Give to those who will choose, wisdom, discernment and patience, and to us give warm and generous hearts, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: Gwen B, Billy C, Clarence M, Jeff B, Joy W, Nancy S, Philip H, Babe I, Jean S, Margaret Y, Brenda, Jean I, Beatrice S, Judy S, Miriam A, Mia C, Jan T, Peter Hs and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers. We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us, Renee A, Wilma M, Margaret D, Ronald D, Hilary, Joyce L, Elisabeth D, and all who care for them. 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.

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THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand) {Celebrant} We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Offertory Hymn: TiS 217(ii)

1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown: Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart.

2. Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave: thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.

3. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be, let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love and praise.

Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt.

Offertory Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. BLESSED BE GOD FOR EVER.

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THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: Lift up your hearts: People: We lift them to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise...

Priest: ... Forever praising you and singing:

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Priest: …. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me Priest: in songs of never ending praise: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever Amen

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION {Celebrant} We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread. The Choir sings the Agnus Dei

Come let us take this holy sacrament of the body and blood of Christ in remembrance that he died for us, and feed on him in our hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

Baptised Christians who receive communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us.

Communion wine may be received: (a) from the common cup by drinking or intinction (b) from an individual glass on request

Or you may choose to receive the wafer only, as Communion in one kind.

The Choir Sings: “Haste thee O God”, Batten

THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE Post-Communion Prayer Prayer of self-offering Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN

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Final Hymn: TiS 609

1. May the mind of Christ my Saviour live in me from day to day, by his love and power controlling all I do and say.

2. May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour so that all may see I triumph only through his power.

3. May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing.

4. May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea; him exalting, self denying, this is victory.

5. May I run the race before me strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as I onward go.

Katie Barclay Wilkinson 1859–1928 alt.

Music © D. R. Gould

Blessing Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

'Copyright © 1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with

permission. - Recorded music played under PPCA licence

339096 Hymns copied under one of the following

licences: - 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book

Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced

with permission. - Church Copyright Licence #325734

- Copyright Agency Limited licence 2907

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Readings for 10am Sunday, March 23, 2014 1st Reading Exodus 17.1-7 Psalm 95

2nd Reading Romans 5.1-11 Gospel John 4.5-42

GENERAL NOTICES Birthday: Jean Iles (Saturday) The February Trading Table raised $497, congratulations to everybody who contributed, on another great result.

Wednesdays in Lent: Holy Communion at 11.00 and 6.00 Wednesdays Study Group: 6.30 p.m. The study will run for about 45 mins. Study materials will be provided each week. A.B.M. Lenten Envelopes and materials will be available for your use during Lent and Holy Week. The Old Testament on the Way to the Cross Reflections for Each Day of Lent and Other Times This can be ordered through the Acorn Press website www.acornpress.net.au For further information, please contact Bev Fothergill at the Acorn Press office (03 9383 1266) or email her at orders@acornpress.net.au Three resources have been prepared by the Diocese of Melbourne for reflection and meditation during Lent and Easter 2014. Consisting of a series of daily readings for the weekdays of Lent, a course of weekly studies based on the Sunday gospels and daily readings from Palm Sunday to Easter Day, and a leader’s guide, the resources can be downloaded from - http://www.melbourneanglican.org.au/Lent-2014.

CARMELITE MONASTERY 37th ECUMENICAL GATHERING Sunday 23rd March 2014, 2.30pm free entry - 94 Stevenson St. Kew Interdenominational service, conducted by local religious leaders, with choirs and musicians, followed by afternoon tea in the Monastery Gardens.

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VESTRY has been cancelled for March, and we will hold it one week later than usual, in April, ie on Wednesday 23rd April. (This is to fit in with Lent studies and Easter services.) Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican Foundation. Forms are available at the back of church. Locum: The Rev’d Graham Reynolds can be contacted on: 0407 107 165, email: graham_reynolds2@bigpond.com For business matters contact Barbara Thomson (9817 7184, thomsonbn@hotmail.com); for pastoral care contact Pam Hughes (9855 8279; phug@bigpond.net.au “When 2 or 3 are gathered ……. Home Groups” TOPIC: HOLY TRINITY KEW – MOVING INTO THE FUTURE SUNDAY HOME GROUP The next meeting of the Sunday Home Group is to be held on 16 March at 2014, 2–4pm, at 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn (including afternoon tea) The next Saturday Home Group is to be held on 29 March 2014 at [11:00 pm- 1:30 pm] at 54 Swinburne Avenue Hawthorn (including a light lunch) Confirm your attendance with Leonie Bird. Tel: 9818 6040. Mobile 0409 860 026. Email leoniebird@vicbar.com.au Family violence is a pervasive problem in Australia. It is not only the leading preventable contributor to death, disability and illness in young Victorian women, it can damage a child’s mental health for life.

ANGLICARE’s Dads Putting Kids First program helps men who have been violent to understand the effects it has on their kids, talk to their kids about the violence and the fact that it was unacceptable, and learn positive parenting strategies that will help rebuild their kids’ self esteem so they can feel safe at home. Please donate to Anglicare today to help us to work with their families so that they can understand the violence and move on from it.

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ROSTERS Roster Duty This Week 16/3/2014 Next Week 23/3/2014

6pm Sat

Celebrant The Rev’d Graham Reynolds The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

ALM

8am Sun

Welcomer Charles & Jan Harkin David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse

Reader Barbara Thomson David Harkin

Intercessor BCP Leonie Bird

Euch Assist Leonie Bird Diana Cerini

Server Dinesh Warnakulasuriya Carol Fraser

ALM

Celebrant The Rev’d Graham Reynolds The Rev'd Dr Helen Granowski

Preacher The Rev’d Graham Reynolds The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Breakfast Diana Cerini and Joan West Marilyn Frood and Nancy Sturgess

10am Sun

Welcomer Nip Thomson & Nola Scott Elaine Hutchinson, Jan Todd & Liz Cook

Reader Elizabeth Cook & Val Batson Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes

Intercessor Joan Brooking Jane Sullivan

Euch Assist Elaine Hutchinson

Server Jane Sullivan, Don & Joy Watkinson

Don & Joy Watkinson

ALM Pam Hughes Jane Sullivan

Celebrant The Rev’d Graham Reynolds The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Preacher The Rev’d Graham Reynolds The Rev’d Graham Reynolds

Transport Elizabeth Cook Rosemary Nairn

Morning Tea Babe Isaacs & Beth Bailey Tim & Rosemary Sewell

Counters Charles & Jan Harkin Robert and Marilyn Frood

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Parish Diary MAR DAY TIME EVENT

Holy Trinity Church Directory www.holytrinitykew.org.au

PO Box 37, Kew 3101 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au

Ministry Team and Church Officers:

Locum: The Rev’d Graham Reynolds, 0407 107 165 email: graham_reynolds2@bigpond.com Assistant Priest: The Rev. Jessica Cheung 0403 380 837 revjcheung@yahoo.com

Family Minister: Ros St Flour, 0411 349938 htkfamilyministry@yahoo.com.au

Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Small Group Co-ordinator: Leonie Bird

Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev Dr Norman Curry, The Rev Dr Helen Granowski

Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Joy Watkinson.

Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Robert Frood

Vestry members: Joe Gandy, Carol Fraser, Rick Nicholson, Tim Sewell, Beth Bailey, Blake Shorthouse (Treasurer), John Carmichael, Alan Wilson.

Wedding enquiries: Susan Baker – contact through church website weddings page.

Music Team

Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au

Associate Organist: Ian Tyler Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr

Choir Section Leaders: Philippa Allen, James Allen.

www.holytrinitykew.org.au