Sun 09.07

8:00am Holy Communion @ St Johns ROSS ON LEAVE 10:00am Family Service + Holy Communion @ St James

Gen 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Ps 45.10-17; Rom 7.14-25; Matt 11.15-19, 25-30

LLM: Jan/ Chris; Chalice: Yvonne, Robyn Gray; Server: Jan, Chris

Readers: Marj, Judy A. / Eileen, Misty; Inter: Elma/ Anne; Music: Anne / Tracy; Sides: Barry, Jan / Daphne, Misty; PP: Fred / Aiden;

Morning Tea: Robyn Gray, Gail/ Allana; Counters: Marj, Fred

Mon 10.07 ROSS ON LEAVE

Tues 11.07

8:30am Nambucca Heads Prayer Meeting ROSS ON LEAVE

Wed 12.07

10:00am Holy Communion @ St Johns ROSS ON LEAVE

Gen 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Ps 45.10-17; Rom 7.14-25; Matt 11.15-19, 25-30

Readers: Barbara, Robbie; Music: Margaret; Projector: Robbie

Thu 13.07 11:30am St Johnny’s Lunch with Friends ROSS ON LEAVE

Fri 14.07 ROSS ON LEAVE

Sat 15.07 ROSS ON LEAVE

Sun 16.07

8:00am Holy Communion @ St Johns ROSS ON LEAVE 10:00am Holy Communion @ St James

Gen 25.19-34; Ps 119.105-112; Rom 8.1-11; Matt 13.1-9, 18-23

LLM: Brian/ Chris; Chalice: Merv, Marj; Server: Brian, Chris

Readers: Gwen, Jim / Anne, Lola; Inter: Merv/ Daphne; Music: Murray / Nola; Sides: Robyn Gray, Gail / Lola & Kids; PP: Fred / Anne;

Morning Tea: Max, Dell/ Anne, Paul; Counters: Merv, Robyn

Parish Contact Details

Rector: Rev. Ross Duncan 0419 199 858 rossduncan@tpg.com.au

Parish Office: Tues: 8:30am - 3:00pm / Thurs-Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Ph: 02 6568 9029 Street Address: Cnr Short & Kent St, Nambucca Postal: Po Box 93, NH 2448 Email: nambuccaanglicans@tpg.com.au

Nambucca Valley Anglican Church Website: www.nambuccaanglicans.com.au

Op Shop: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Ph: 6569 4047

What’s On This Week

Proclaiming Jesus as Lord on the hills and in the valleys to build a community of faith, hope & love

9th July 2017 - 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Rector’s Ramblings

Well, the first half of the year has seen some significant challenges and significant achieve-

ments. The launch of “Jellybeans@StJohns” has been a wonderful connection with young fami-

lies in our community where new friendships have been formed. Real Life Connect commenced

in February/March and has highlighted the value of sharing our stories and being real Chris-

tians in the community. We have had great success with “Christianity Explored” and look for-

ward to more such programs.

But I am drawn back to the words of Matthew 11.16-17 where he compares that generation to

children sitting in a market place calling out “We played the flute for you and you did not dance,

we sang a dirge and you did not mourn”. We need to reflect on our own journey and respond-

ing to Jesus’ call to be people of action. Jesus goes on to say that to those who think they have

got it all together, the wise, learned, those of self-importance, he has hidden these things and

revealed them to the “little children”, those He has chosen. Are you involved, are you hearing,

are you connected or do you rely on what you think? Blessings, Ross

Jellybeans @ St John's Story Time: Each Tuesday morning a group of mums bring along their babies & toddlers to the Church or sometimes the nearby park if weather permits for stories, singing & morning tea. Since February we have enjoyed listening to the adventures of wombats, seagulls, penguins, hungry bears, brave cows and best friends Pearl and Charlie.

We love to celebrate birthdays & recently we shared the excitement of twins Harry & Jackson turning 3.

Our youngest Jellybeaner has just begun to crawl & it is a joy to watch little Heidi reach her milestones of

development. We were invited to take our group to Pacifica Nursing Home on two occasions to share

stories with the residents and join them for morning tea. Deb and Lynn are thrilled to watch friendships

form between the mothers as they share the journey of parenting with each other. Please continue to

pray for this outreach activity in our local community.

Soup & Slice - Bowraville Anglican Church Hall @ 12pm Wednesday 19th

July. Set the date aside & invite your friends.

Fundraiser Events - Spring Garden Party, Brian & Anne Pade’s, 16th September; Op Shop Fashion Parade, UC, Saturday 14th October. Keep the

dates!

Embrace your Season Conference - 22-24 Sept. Guest speakers are Rev. Geoff Broughton, Rector of Paddington, Sydney and Pastor Scott Higgins, a Baptist pastor from Newcastle. This weekend conference is dedicated to helping you to live life fully! See Ross for

more details.

St Jimmy’s Kitchen - helpers are needed to ensure the smooth running of this effective outreach and ministry. Please call Chris on 0431 313 958 to find out

how you can help!

Pew Sheet - All items for the pew sheet need to be sent to Anne Weekley by Wednesday evening of each week. Phone 6564 7899 or email

paulannew@activ8.net.au. Thank you for doing this.

Rosters - Please send any changes to your rostered times to Anne Weekley so

that inclusions in the Pew Sheet are accurate.

Rev’d Judy Taylor - “I am delighted to advise you that the Rev'd Judy Taylor has announced her engagement to Mr John Edwards. Judy and John plan to marry in Christ Church Cathedral at 2pm on Tuesday 19 September. Grace

and peace. +Sarah”

Ross on leave from 9th - 22nd July.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our un-derstanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you, that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises which exceed all that we can desire; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

PARISH TITHES & OFFERINGS

For Direct Deposit: AFGD

BSB: 705-077 A/c #: 00040201 NH Anglican Parish Working Account

St Johnny’s Lunch with Friends - Thursdays 11.30-1.00. Please contact the office if you feel

led to be a part of this community outreach.

ST JIMMY’S KITCHEN - Thursday 13th July, 5:30pm @ Bowraville Church Hall.

BLOKES BREAKY - Saturday August 5th @ 7:30am @ Nambucca Anglican Hall. Cost $5!

GODLY GOURMETS - 6th August at 12pm. Venue TBA

MINGLE ON MONDAY - July 10th @ Nambucca Plaza Café at 1.30pm!

TEN FOR ONE PROGRAM For donations, please place in the tin up the back or use the

bank account listed below!

Jellybeans@St Johns Story Time

For Toddlers & Babies.

Every Tuesday 9:30am (except school holidays)

@ St Johns Church, Nambucca

RIVER LINKED KIDS Bowraville - 20th July @ 3.30pm Nambucca - 27th July @ 3.30pm

Op Shop News Op Shop Lunch - 12th August

Parish Council Next meeting is 23rd July @ Bowraville

Bowraville Anglican Church Hall @ 12pm Wednesday 19th

July. Set the date aside & invite your friends.

Spring Garden Party, Brian & Anne Pade’s, 16th September; Op Shop Fashion Parade, UC, Saturday 14th October. Keep the

Embrace your Season Conference - hosted by the Port Macquarie Anglicans 24 Sept. Guest speakers are Rev. Geoff Broughton, Rector of Paddington,

Sydney and Pastor Scott Higgins, a Baptist pastor from Newcastle. This weekend conference is dedicated to helping you to live life fully! See Ross for

helpers are needed to ensure the smooth running of this effective outreach and ministry. Please call Chris on 0431 313 958 to find out

All items for the pew sheet need to be sent to Anne Weekley by Wednesday evening of each week. Phone 6564 7899 or email

. Thank you for doing this.

Please send any changes to your rostered times to Anne Weekley so

that inclusions in the Pew Sheet are accurate.

“I am delighted to advise you that the Rev'd Judy Taylor has announced her engagement to Mr John Edwards. Judy and John plan to marry in Christ Church Cathedral at 2pm on Tuesday 19 September. Grace

22nd July.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our un-derstanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you, that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises which exceed all that we can desire; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

☺ Praise the Lord for new connections & the courage to develop relationships & talk about our faith.

☺ Praise the Lord for the new Accommo-dation Support Program and the gener-ous donation of $1000

☺ Praise the Lord for His continuing grace & mercy towards us.

Please pray for safety for all of the chil-dren on school holidays and rest for volunteers with Riverlinked Kids and Jelly Beans programs.

Please pray for Harvey with his lung

infection.

Please pray for the Lord’s guidance in determining the support we need for our office and ministry.

Please pray for the family of Dorrie

Sheather in their loss, & for her funeral service at 11am on Tuesday.

PLEASE PRAY for healing for the following:

Tom & Gwen Ward, Robin Pook, Margaret Klein, Nita Hicking, Diesel Witt, Jan Golden, Cath O’Brien,

Laurel Naylor, Tanya Williams, Meryl Grew, Hilda Shaw, Viv Box, Adrienne Adam,

Jeanette Gough, Kim Adams, Xander & Jugo Van-es, Wendy & Roger Barnard, Alice Hall, Al Shaw,

Christine Fuller, Phil Goodier, Harley Pike, Susan Frankic, Gemma Renfrey, Kim Roach,

Ian Gibson, Brian Barber, Fred Coaldrake, Val Chittick, Dot Secomb, Marilyn McNally,

Crystal-Rose Harte, Andrew Peterkin

Returns August 5th @ 2:30pm - Afternoon Tea @ the Pades,

296 Valla Rd, Valla.

Get Ready for our new Life Groups!!!Coming Soon