Warrnambool 9:00am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Bill Fry)
Hawkesdale 11:00am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Bill Fry)
Ayrford 11:30am Service of the Word
Upcoming events:
Sunday (1st) - The Singing Group will be meeting immediately following the 9am service in Warrnambool, to continue rehearsing for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the dedication of the church, which will be held on 8th December. All interested singers are welcome. An additional practice has been scheduled for Saturday 7th December at 2pm, for a final rehearsal.
Sunday (1st) - The Property & Maintenance Committee will be meeting in Warrnambool after the church service.
Monday (2nd) - Church Council members are meeting at 7:30pm at the church, to finalise arrangements for the 60th anniversary.
Wednesday (4th) - Trinity Ladies Guild is hosting a fellowship lunch and activities at the Church hall for senior members, beginning at 12:30pm.
Thursday 28 November 2013
Sunday 24 November 2013
A Great Time by Christine Sawyer
It was with a big Phew! that I finished the children's address at Service this morning at the Cobden Miniature Railway. Then I was able to enjoy the rest of the day - conversation, rides on the trains, fine home made food; we were even blessed with the weather.
Friday 22 November 2013
Services for Sunday 24th November (Twenty Seventh Sunday After Pentecost)
Cobden 11:00am Service of the Word (led by Pastor Ray Schulz)
This service will be held at the Cobden Miniature Railway facility as part of the Warrnambool Congregational/Sunday School Picnic. Ayrford congregation will be joining us. BYO lunch (tea, coffee and juice provided). Lunch will be followed by mini golf, train rides, etc. All families, young and old, are welcome to join us for a day of fellowship. There will also be a service held in Warrnambool at 9:00am.
Warrnambool 9:00am Service of the Word
Hawkesdale 6:00pm Service of the Word
This service will be followed by a combined Children's Advent Tea and Woodcutters Meal/Evening. All are very welcome to come and join us for this special evening of warm fellowship.
Other upcoming events:
Saturday (23rd) - The next Combined Churches Men's Breakfast will be at 8am at the New Life Christian Church in Bromfield St. There will be a guest speaker representing prison ministry. All men are very welcome.
Sunday (24th) - The Singing Group will be meeting immediately following the 9am service in Warrnambool, to continue rehearsals for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the dedication of the church, which will be held on 8th December. All interested singers are welcome.
This service will be held at the Cobden Miniature Railway facility as part of the Warrnambool Congregational/Sunday School Picnic. Ayrford congregation will be joining us. BYO lunch (tea, coffee and juice provided). Lunch will be followed by mini golf, train rides, etc. All families, young and old, are welcome to join us for a day of fellowship. There will also be a service held in Warrnambool at 9:00am.
Warrnambool 9:00am Service of the Word
Hawkesdale 6:00pm Service of the Word
This service will be followed by a combined Children's Advent Tea and Woodcutters Meal/Evening. All are very welcome to come and join us for this special evening of warm fellowship.
Other upcoming events:
Saturday (23rd) - The next Combined Churches Men's Breakfast will be at 8am at the New Life Christian Church in Bromfield St. There will be a guest speaker representing prison ministry. All men are very welcome.
Sunday (24th) - The Singing Group will be meeting immediately following the 9am service in Warrnambool, to continue rehearsals for the 60th anniversary celebrations of the dedication of the church, which will be held on 8th December. All interested singers are welcome.
Monday 18 November 2013
Stone by Stone God Rebuilds our Temple: Luke 21:5-19
Luke 21:5-19
(Gospel Reading for Sunday 17th November)
We all have temples. Some have been given to us, others we have built for ourselves. Sometimes our temples are people, places, values and beliefs, institutions, dreams. Regardless, they give structure and order to our lives, give meaning and identity, provide security and stability. At least we think they do, until they fall.
Jesus’ response is to tell us to be still, be quiet, do not be led astray. Endure he says. Be faithful, steadfast, persevere here and now. Jesus is calling us to be present and faithful in whatever circumstances we find our selves. If we cannot find God here, in our present circumstances, even in the midst of our temple ruins, we will find God nowhere.
We discover that God has always been with us – in the changes, chances, and chaos of life; in the pain, loss, and disappointment; in the destruction of our temples.
Adapted from a sermon posted to "Interrupting The Silence" at this link
http://interruptingthesilence.com/2010/11/15/stone-by-stone-god-rebuilds-our-temple-a-sermon-on-luke-215-19/
(Gospel Reading for Sunday 17th November)
We all have temples. Some have been given to us, others we have built for ourselves. Sometimes our temples are people, places, values and beliefs, institutions, dreams. Regardless, they give structure and order to our lives, give meaning and identity, provide security and stability. At least we think they do, until they fall.
In today’s gospel some were speaking about the temple, its beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God. It is what structured their community. It gave identity and meaning. It was the centre of Jewish life. Jesus looks at it and says, “The days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” Jesus is speaking about more than just the physical temple in Jerusalem Jerusalem
So what do we do on the day our temple falls?
Jesus’ response is to tell us to be still, be quiet, do not be led astray. Endure he says. Be faithful, steadfast, persevere here and now. Jesus is calling us to be present and faithful in whatever circumstances we find our selves. If we cannot find God here, in our present circumstances, even in the midst of our temple ruins, we will find God nowhere.
We discover that God has always been with us – in the changes, chances, and chaos of life; in the pain, loss, and disappointment; in the destruction of our temples.
Adapted from a sermon posted to "Interrupting The Silence" at this link
http://interruptingthesilence.com/2010/11/15/stone-by-stone-god-rebuilds-our-temple-a-sermon-on-luke-215-19/
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Services for Sunday 17th November (Twenty Sixth Sunday After Pentecost)
Warrnambool 9:00am Service of the Word
Hawkesdale 9:00am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Colin Huf)
Ayrford 11:30am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Colin Huf)
Readings: Malachi 4:1, 2a The day of the Lord
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The obligation to work
Luke 21:5-19 Signs of the end of the age
Sermon for Hawkesdale & Ayrford: "Let a goose teach you!" 2 Thess: 3:6-13
Upcoming events:
Friday (15th) - The Parish Youth are meeting at the City Memorial Bowls Club (Cramer St) at 6:15pm for an evening of lawn bowls. Any friends and family members (even grandparents) who are interested are welcome to come along and join the fun. Wear comfortable shoes.
Sunday (17th) - The Singing Group will be meeting immediately following the 9am service in Warrnambool, to continue rehearsals for the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the church. Anyone who may be interested in joining The Singing Group for this special occasion is asked to please speak to Lynne or Sonia.
Saturday (23rd) - The next Combined Churches Men's Breakfast will be at 8am at the New Life Christian Church in Bromfield St. Those who are intending to participate should inform Ross or Trevor by Sunday (17th). All men are welcome.
Sunday (24th) - A forward notice of the Congregation/Sunday School Picnic to be held at the Cobden Miniature Railway facility, beginning with a worship service at 11:00am. This will be followed by BYO lunch, then mini golf, train rides, etc. All families, young and old, are encouraged to participate, and enjoy some family fellowship.
Hawkesdale 9:00am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Colin Huf)
Ayrford 11:30am Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Colin Huf)
Readings: Malachi 4:1, 2a The day of the Lord
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The obligation to work
Luke 21:5-19 Signs of the end of the age
Sermon for Hawkesdale & Ayrford: "Let a goose teach you!" 2 Thess: 3:6-13
Upcoming events:
Friday (15th) - The Parish Youth are meeting at the City Memorial Bowls Club (Cramer St) at 6:15pm for an evening of lawn bowls. Any friends and family members (even grandparents) who are interested are welcome to come along and join the fun. Wear comfortable shoes.
Sunday (17th) - The Singing Group will be meeting immediately following the 9am service in Warrnambool, to continue rehearsals for the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the church. Anyone who may be interested in joining The Singing Group for this special occasion is asked to please speak to Lynne or Sonia.
Saturday (23rd) - The next Combined Churches Men's Breakfast will be at 8am at the New Life Christian Church in Bromfield St. Those who are intending to participate should inform Ross or Trevor by Sunday (17th). All men are welcome.
Sunday (24th) - A forward notice of the Congregation/Sunday School Picnic to be held at the Cobden Miniature Railway facility, beginning with a worship service at 11:00am. This will be followed by BYO lunch, then mini golf, train rides, etc. All families, young and old, are encouraged to participate, and enjoy some family fellowship.
Monday 4 November 2013
Services for Sunday 10th November (Twenty Fifth Sunday After Pentecost)
Hawkesdale 9:00am Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool 11:00am Service with Holy Communion
Both services will be led by Pastor Kevin Bell.
Readings: Job 19:23-27a I know that my Redeemer lives
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Stand firm as you wait for the coming
of the Lord
Luke 20:27-38 The question about rising from the death
Upcoming events:
Tuesday (5th) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at the Warrnambool Church Hall. All men are most welcome.
Wednesday (6th) - Warrnambool Ladies Guild is meeting at 6:30pm for a finger food tea. There will be a guest speaker, who will be speaking about native plants. All ladies are very welcome to attend.
Saturday (9th) - The Walking Fellowship has scheduled an outing for 5:00pm, beginning at McGennan Car Park and walking to Granny's Grave and back. A takeaway tea at the church hall will follow. BYO cool drink. Tea, coffee, and ice-cream for dessert will be provided. Parents and children are especially welcome. Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6:15pm.
Sunday (10th) - Terang Fellowship Group will be meeting at 5:30pm. All are welcome.
Warrnambool 11:00am Service with Holy Communion
Both services will be led by Pastor Kevin Bell.
Readings: Job 19:23-27a I know that my Redeemer lives
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Stand firm as you wait for the coming
of the Lord
Luke 20:27-38 The question about rising from the death
Upcoming events:
Tuesday (5th) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at the Warrnambool Church Hall. All men are most welcome.
Wednesday (6th) - Warrnambool Ladies Guild is meeting at 6:30pm for a finger food tea. There will be a guest speaker, who will be speaking about native plants. All ladies are very welcome to attend.
Saturday (9th) - The Walking Fellowship has scheduled an outing for 5:00pm, beginning at McGennan Car Park and walking to Granny's Grave and back. A takeaway tea at the church hall will follow. BYO cool drink. Tea, coffee, and ice-cream for dessert will be provided. Parents and children are especially welcome. Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6:15pm.
Sunday (10th) - Terang Fellowship Group will be meeting at 5:30pm. All are welcome.
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