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Second Sunday

of Advent

10 December 2017

8.00am Choral Eucharist Holy Communion Prayer book p 119

Presider Revd Peter Greenwood Preacher Mr Pedro Oliveira-Woolmer

Reader 1 John Bennett Psalm Anglican Chant

Reader 2 Helen Taylor Gospel Assistant

Intercessor Bruce Cooke Notices Peter Greenwood

Introit Come you people Setting Addington

Bell prelude H Lemuel: Turn your eyes upon Jesus; and Advent hymns

Hymns 271 (T 483); 647; 158; 653 (including v * 4)

Anthem Godspell: Prepare ye the way (arr K Fowles)

Organ postlude Mendelssohn: Alla Marcia in C from 2nd Organ Sonata

10.00am Family Church @ 10 Confirmation Leader Revd Peter Greenwood Preacher Mr Pedro Oliveira-Woolmer

Reader 1 Anna-lisse Reid Reader 2 Vic Playford

Prayers Jacky Hooper Notices Peter Greenwood

Songs Good Christians all; Oh how good; My worth; Great is your faithfulness

10.00am Sunday Club

3.30pm Seniors' Service Mary Andrews Village

Reflection The Isaiah reading not only forms the background to the ministry of John, the Baptizer, but also fills out his cryptic message in the Gospel reading. It is a message of forgiveness, comfort and liberation breaking forth with the coming of the Lord to the people of the Covenant. John, indeed prepared the way for the coming of the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit. • Pray for those who cry out in the wilderness in our generation; for those with a

deliberate lifestyle that reflect the message they bear from God. • Give thanks for the work and witness of the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa.

Text: Fr Atsushi Shibaoka © Anglican Board of Mission, 2017

Local church connecting with local community

We at St Mark's aim to grow in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and to welcome others into an open Christian community where we can experience and explore

the reality of God in an atmosphere of acceptance and trust.

A warm welcome to all

All invited to morning tea in the adjacent St Mark's Hall after each service.

Second Sunday

of Advent

10 December 2017

10.00am Sunday Club

Second Sunday

of Advent

10 December 2017

10.00am Sunday Club

Second Sunday

of Advent

10 December 2017

10.00am Sunday Club

Second Sunday

of Advent

10 December 2017

10.00am Sunday Club

Receiving Communion All who seek God's mercy are welcome to receive the holy communion at St Mark's. Both normal and gluten-free wafers are available; as is wine from the common chalice and grape juice from individual cups. If you find it difficult to come to the chancel, communion can be brought to you in the pew. If you do not wish to receive, you are welcome to come to the communion rail for a blessing – cross your arms on your chest.

News & Events

Christmas Bowl The Christmas Bowl, is a mission that St Mark's supports in Advent. Please give generously in the envelopes provided.

Christmas @ St Mark's

17 Dec 8 am Advent 3 Choral Eucharist 10 am ‘Real Love is ’ at Family Church @ 10 8 pm Christmas Readings & Carols (choir) with supper following

24 Dec 8 am Advent 4 Choral Eucharist 10 am Christmas Eve Family Church @ 10 5 pm Community Christmas Carols 11 pm Christmas Midnight Eucharist

25 Dec 8 am Christmas Choral Eucharist (with choir) 10 am Christmas Family Church @ 10

Christmas Home Communion Bridget McKern and I will be taking Christmas communion to 'house-bound' St Mark's members on the mornings of Monday 18 and Friday 22 December. Please ask around if anyone you know would like a visit. Bruce Cooke [email protected]

Are you interested in being a volunteer chaplain? St George Hospital chaplains provide pastoral care support to patients, families and staff across the hospital. New volunteer chaplains are being trained in the first half of 2018. If you’re interested in training as a volunteer chaplain, please contact us by 15 Feb 2018. Revd David Lakos 9113 2189 [email protected]

3 Bed-room villa wanted … … by a St Mark's member before 6 January. If anyone knows / hears of an available 3 bedroom house / villa in the Connells Point area could they please contact Jill Brown.

Sermon outline – Isaiah 40.1-11 1. Past destruction

2. Present restoration

3. Present hope

4. Future salvation

Thank you to … … Liz Walker, who organised the Women's Christmas Craft evening; and all those who contributed to the bishop's visit and the international luncheon.

Postage stamps The one time of the year when most people receive mail – Christmas greeting cards. Please bring your used postage stamps for Anglican Board of Missions, who sell them as a source of income – leave them in the appropriate EcoChurch box in the foyer.

News & Events

3. Present hope

4. Future salvation

News & Events

3. Present hope

4. Future salvation

News & Events

3. Present hope

4. Future salvation

News & Events

3. Present hope

4. Future salvation

Monks, Museums & Monasteries Revd Dr Max Wood hosts a tour in Italy in June 2018. See flyer in foyer.

2018 Floral Memorials It is our practice to remember past members and loved ones through a floral memorial. It is an opportunity to give thanks to God for the life of those loved and lost, and to recall shared relationships. The memorial gift is in the form of an annual donation to cover the cost of flowers that adorn the sanctuary for Sunday worship. It is normally recognised in the weekly newsletter Connections, during the Intercessions and in the Notices. If you would like to enquire about a memorial in 2018, please speak to Barbara Falloon or Jill Brown.

Christmas cheer in nursing homes The three nursing homes we visit each month have all moved the scheduled times of their December services closer to Christmas, in the hope that more residents than usual will come, especially if we are able to sing carols. For this to happen, we will need your help. There is a list in the foyer of the dates and times, and we ask that you come and help lead the singing of a few carols. You will also be able to help hand out the Christmas cards which Fay Sprague has donated and personalised, and chat to the residents, many of whom have few visitors. We will have carols at any of the services for which three or four people volunteer to come. Alison Clark will accompany us on her guitar at one or two of the services, and Lois and Robert have recorded the music on the church organ. The dates and times are: • The Bay Nursing Home, Princes Highway, Blakehurst Tuesday 19 December, 11.00am • Blakehurst Nursing Home, Cheddar St, Blakehurst Wednesday 20 December, 2.30pm • St Bede’s Hostel, Russell Lane, South Hurstville Thursday 21 December, 11.00am.

Douglas Golding [email protected] Mary Andrews Village Christmas service will be on Sunday 24 December 3.30pm.

Peter Greenwood

End of Year Extravaganza Combined Kids @ St Mark's – 15 December from 5pm, followed by family BBQ

Prayers

Concerns of the Church People of Egypt; Nation of Zimbabwe; the starving in Yemen; Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh; St Mark's.

Those in need Denise Hastings; Mae Roberts; Bill Hayes; Helen Lord; Beth Cook; Edna Edwards; Nan Handley;

Susie Ziino; Betty Swinbourne; Barbara Ferguson; David & Iris; Megan Edwards. Long term need: Judith Hague; Sid Taito; Betty Allan; Viv Colquhoun; Daniel Merten; Mark Fisher;

Gabrielle Hobbs; Anne Stark; Jennifer Edwards; John Francis; Bp Ivan Lee; Shirley Barrett; Robin Crocker; Coralie Lewin; Carrie Leo; Enid Burge; Stan Whitmore; Anne McGowen; Annette Collier; Gloria; Shirley Murphy; Marie Worsley; Fay Dempsey; Jean Hill.

Life and witness Thanksgiving for the life and witness: Lucy, martyr and virgin (d 304); John of the Cross, mystic

and teacher (d 1591. Floral memorial: Jason from Jill Brown and Clair Remembering those who saw active service: Sergeant Henry Sargeant; Private James Sargeant.

Peter Greenwood

Prayers

Peter Greenwood

Prayers

Peter Greenwood

Prayers

Peter Greenwood

Prayers

Regular offerings to St Mark's ministry… … may be made via envelopes OR set-up regular on-line bank transfers to: BSB 062-253; Account No 00902175. Description: 'Offering8am' or 'Offering10am' or 'FlowersName'.

This Week at St Mark’s Mon 11/12 10.00am Christmas stories, music, dancing craft Liz Walker

7.30pm Young Adults Bible Study – Boyton’s home Steve Walker

7.30pm Parish Prayers in the spirit of Taizé Bruce Cooke

8.00pm Bible Study – Rectory Rector

Tues 12/12 10.00am Christmas stories, music, dancing craft Rachel Greenwood

1.45pm Christian Meditation – Mary Andrews Village Bridget McKern

3.40pm Drama-Rama; 4.30pm Drama Club Ronni George

7.30pm Choir rehearsal Deborah Mulcair

Wed 13/12 2.30pm Communion – Blakehurst Aged Care Doug Golding

4.00pm Write Club Ronni George

Thu 14/12 9.30am Needle & Thread / St Mark's Art Betty Dayes / Lorraine Sweeny

10.00am Women’s Bible Study – Rectory Jacky Hooper

5.00pm Christian Meditation Bridget McKern

8.00pm BookBusters – Ian McEwan: The Children Gabrielle Merten

Fri 15/12 9.00am Tai Chi Gabrielle Merten

10.00am Christmas stories, music, dancing craft Rachel Greenwood

5.00pm End of Year Extravaganza Ronni Walker

Sat 16/12 9.00am Buzy Beez – garden maintenance Wesley Fairhall

Next Sunday – 17 December 2017

Third Sunday of Advent 8am Choral Eucharist Family Church @ 10

Readings Isaiah 61.1-4; 8-11 Marty Golding Lee Khoo

1 Thessalonians 5.12-28 Barbara Falloon Charlie Brammall

John 6 1.6-8, 19-28 Assistant -

Intercessions Bill Clarke Vic Playford

Directory Rector Revd Peter Greenwood 0400 206 049 [email protected]

Assistant Minister (Families & Youth) Steve Walker 0438 061 086 [email protected]

Seniors' Minister Dr Douglas Golding 0410 763 941 [email protected]

Children's Ministry Coordinator Rachel Greenwood 9546 3236 [email protected]

Children's Ministry Specialist Ronni George 0466 530 543 [email protected]

Choir Director Deborah Mulcair 0416 332 713 Organist Lois Little 0428 544 610

Student Minister Pedro Oliveira-Woolmer 0431 236 953 [email protected]

Student Minister Victor George 0422 343 836 [email protected]

Pastoral Care Group Peter Greenwood; Lois Little; Bridget McKern; Wesley Fairhall

Communion Assistant Bruce Cooke 0412 680 430 [email protected]

Safe Ministry Coordinator Sandra Scott 0407 876 064 [email protected]

Wardens Jill Brown 0421 767 927; Robert Nelson 0418 232 855; Craig Reid 0416 395 010

Treasurer Marty Golding 0432 763 834 [email protected]

Parish Council Secretary Wesley Fairhall 0408 182 685 [email protected]

Parish Administrator Bruce Cooke 0412 680 430 [email protected]

Parish Office (Fridays 9am-12pm) Grosvenor Road 9547 1239 [email protected]

Second Sunday of Advent

Gathering in God's name

Welcome and greeting by the Rector

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lighting of Advent Wreath

The second candle is lit by a member of the

congregation

As we prepare for his coming,

we light this second candle

to remind us of the prophets who foretold the birth of the Messiah.

Presider

Blessed are you, Sovereign Lord, just and true,

to you be all praise and glory for ever!

Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets

but in our days you speak through your Son

whom you have appointed the heir of all things.

Grant us, your people, to walk in his light

that we may be found ready and watching

when he comes again in glory and judgment;

for you are our light and our salvation.

Blessed be God for ever.

Confession

Remain standing for Confession – Assistant

When the Lord comes, he will bring to light things now hidden in darkness, and

disclose the purposes of the heart. In that light we pause, examine our conscience

and confess our sins.

Pause for reflection

Lord Jesus, you came to gather the nations into the peace of your kingdom.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

You come in word and sacrament to strengthen us in holiness.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

You will come in glory with salvation for your people.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. The Promise of His Glory, C of E

And also with you.

congregation

Presider

Confession

And also with you.

congregation

Presider

Confession

And also with you.

congregation

Presider

Confession

And also with you.

congregation

Presider

Confession

Absolution

Almighty and merciful Lord, grant us pardon + and forgiveness of all our sins,

time for amendment of life, and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Advent ring (TiS 289 verse 1)

‘Christmas is coming’

the Church is glad to sing

and let the Advent candles

brightly burn in a ring

1. The first is for God's promise

to put the wrong things right,

and bring to earth's darkness

the hope of love and light.

'Christmas is coming' …

2. The second for the prophets,

who said that Christ would come

with good news for many

and angry words for some.

Sentence, prayer of the day and readings – from Readings Sheet.

Copyright: Texts ePray Broughton Publishing and CofE; Music Licence CCLI 324565

Absolution

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