2nd July 2017 AD

MINISTRY MORSEL

As announced last Sunday, God has answered our prayers and raised up a Young Families Minister to serve amongst us. This appointment is subject to the finalization of the Bush Church Aid Society (BCA) process of interview and review which has already begun. Due to the processes still underway it is not possible for any announcements that identify the candidate. All I am able to say at this time is that he is married with children. I am confident about the quality of the appointment. The appointment is the outcome of much prayer and a rigorous process which began with the Bishop, myself and the National Director of BCA selecting a short list from the applications received. Considerable face to face time and other conversations involving me and the Bishop then took place with a shared agreement that the candidate offered the position was the most suitable of those who applied. More than that, both the Bishop and I believe this candidate is suitably experienced, gifted and motivated to add something substantial to our existing parish ministry and to the Diocese. This candidate also spent face to face time with Pam Stone and the Parochial Nominators, Denise Lockett and Anne Dorman prior to my invitation to accept the position. They join with me in confidently supporting the quality of the candidate. Early indications are that this family will move to the parish just prior to the beginning of the last term of school. Parish Council will begin to work through the practical matters requiring attention to facilitate a smooth beginning to this new ministry. Please pray for a smooth transition and particularly for the provision of suitable accommodation.

‘Despair’ OT: Joshua 8:30-35 (p220)

NT: Galatians 3:23-4:7 (p1169)

Gospel: John 19:28-37 (p1087)

PARISH SERVICES

Weekly Sunday: Sunday @ 8 Holy Communion Sunday@10 Family Gathering 1.30pm Armchair Church - Woolgoolga Retirement Village Monthly third Wednesday: Wheelie Wednesday@10 Service - Holy Communion

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Sunday: Bible Study @ Marj Simmons’ Home Youth Growth Group@4 - Rectory Youth@5 - Rectory Tuesday: Bridge - Parish Hall 4pm - Choir Rehearsal - Church Wednesday: 9am - Prayer Gathering - Chapel Women’s Bible Study - 2 groups alternate weekly Thursday: 4pm - Table Tennis - Parish Hall 5pm - Music Group Rehearsal - Church 6pm - Free English Conversation Classes - Parish Hall Friday: 6pm - Friday Night Fellowship - Rectory

Saturday: 8am - Saturday@8 for Prayer - Woolgoolga Headland by WaterTower

Rector: Canon David Hanger 0408 423 442 Deacon: Rev Pam Stone 0418 228 885 Ministers: The Congregation Parish Office: PO Box 49 Woolgoolga NSW 2456 66541370 (all hours) Op Shop: 21 Scarborough Street, Woolgoolga Email: office@northernbeachesanglicans.org.au Website: www.northernbeachesanglicans.org.au

SENTENCE: The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

COLLECT: O God, your Son has taught us that those who give a cup of water in his name will not lose their reward: open our hearts to the needs of your children, and in all things make us obedient to your will, so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift, eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessed Lord, you have caused all the Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us to so hear, read, learn and embrace them that, encouraged and supported by your Word, we may hold fast to the joyful hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

TODAY’S SERMON READING

Job 3:1-26 (p501)

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Trevor Cowling, Bev Hardacre, Keith Butterman, Barry Cougle

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DIARY 2 Jul Christianity Explored 8 Jul Market Stall 9 Jul Christianity Explored 11 Jul Parish Council 16 Jul Christianity Explored 19 Jul SRE Training Day 19 Jul Wheelies Service 20 Jul Bishop-in-Council 23 Jul Christianity Explored 29 Jul Christmas in July 30 Jul Christianity Explored

to everyone joining us in fellowship and worship in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Please join us for morning tea in our Parish Centre from 9.20am.

FEBC AUSTRALIA - Beautiful feet go to the unreached - Most Christians aren’t aware that more than 2 billion people have heard about Jesus. Only

one percent of resources given to Christian causes goes to reaching the unreached. Only five percent of the missionaries serving in foreign fields are in places where the gospel has not yet been. Almost 1800 people groups still have no Scripture in their language. “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?” - Rom 10:14 - As believers, we know the hope and salvation of Jesus. But what of those unreached billions of hearts around the world crying out for hope? FEBC Australia, part of FEBC International, uses radio and internet programming to inspire people to follow Christ. We raise up ethnic language broadcasters and programmers so all people groups may hear God’s Word in their own language. Please help FEBC take Him to those still unreached. (Anne)

DAYS OFF: David - Monday Pam - Tuesday

Next week’s readings: OT: Joshua 9:1-15 (p220)

NT: Galatians 4:8-20 (p1170)

Gospel: John 19:38-42 (p1087)

If you like to cook, sew, knit, garden, make jams or pickles or have any produce we can sell at the stall to assist in our fund raising please start now and bring in for the stall or contact Ted and Laurel Vardy or the Parish Office.

NEXT WEEKS SERMON READING

Job

Challenge Magazines on back table

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED TOGETHER This course is starting today at 12 noon-1 pm in the Rectory. There is still

room for those who have been deciding to join us. Please come along even though you may not have put your name on the list.

A light lunch will be provided.

We are updating our Birthday/Wedding Anniversary diary at the back of the church.

Can you please check that yours has been transferred correctly. We like to acknowledge birthdays and wedding anniversaries in our services and newsletter. If you are new or your details are not in the black diary on the back table we encourage you to do so please.

OLD TESTAMENT PAPER: Over time concern has been expressed in the parish about our practice of public reading Old Testament passages depicting violence in the name of God. Connected with this is a view held by some that the God of the Old Testament is not the God of the New Testament. As a means of responding to these matters, David has written a paper to answer these concerns and assist people in interpreting and understanding these difficult parts of the Bible. The paper is on the notice board for people to peruse. If anyone would like a copy it can be emailed or provided in hard copy. Please let the Office know and the paper will be provided in the manner you request.

LICENSED LAY MINISTERS When Synod enters the beginning of a fresh 3 year cycle the Licenses of LLM’s requires renewal. I asked the Bishop to issue a fresh licence for our LLM’s: Yve Fraser, Steve Egan and Anne Dorman. I will present their licence at the next 8am services as each of them serve in the LLM role.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY Recently someone was heard to say that Christmas was only 6 months away. At Northern Beaches Anglicans, Christmas is only one month away. Come and join us for a night of celebration, good food, fellowship and reflection on the Christmas story for all the family on Saturday July 29 in the Parish Centre from 6-8.30pm (at the latest). Bring a plate for a pot luck main meal. Dessert provided. Please put your name on the list at the back of the church. Families welcome.

NEEDED - SRE teachers/helpers for 2018, training morning Wednesday July 19, 2017, @ 9am, Wesleyan Methodist Church, 76B Bray St Coffs Harbour. Please see David or Leone.

NAME TAGS: the new name tags are available if you ordered one, please see Leone.

The list of names for Cursillo are available at the office. If you are a Cursillista and

would like a copy please contact the Parish Office.

Everyone needs to be loved...especially when they do not deserve it.