Christmas services in Warrnambool Parish

Christmas Eve (24th):

Warrnambool     7:30pm      Parish Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion
                                             A service of readings and carols led by Pastor Mathew Ker 

Readings:    Isaiah 9: 2-7       A Son is given to us
                    Psalm 96
                    Titus 2: 11-14    The grace of God has appeared
                    Luke 2: 1-20      Today the Saviour is born

Christmas Day (25th):

Warrnambool     9:00am
Hawkesdale       9:00am   

Readings:     Isaiah 52: 7-10      The salvation of our God
                     Psalm 98
                     Hebrews 1: 1-4     God speaks to us through his Son
                     John 1: 1-14          The eternal Word has become a human being

Services for Sunday 28th December (First Sunday after Christmas):

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Isaiah 61:10- 62:3    The Lord will save his people
                    Psalm 148
                    Galations 4: 4-7       God sent his Son to free us
                    Luke 2: 22-40          Simeon and Anna see Jesus

Services for Sunday 14th December (Third Sunday of Advent)

Hawkesdale        9:00am         Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool      11:00am       Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11                The good news of God's deliverance
                    Psalm 126
                    1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24       Ready for the coming of the Lord
                    John 1: 6-8, 19-28                  He who comes after me stands among you

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (17th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this evening at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Saturday (20th) - The Walking Fellowship has its final outing scheduled for 8:00am.  We will start at the Surf Life Saving Club car park and walk a loop along Pertobe Road towards the Breakwater, and then back along the foreshore promenade.  Afterwards, we will enjoy a breakfast meal at Wines Patisserie in Timor Street, opposite the Entertainment Centre.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us there for breakfast or coffee at about 9:00am.

Dates and Times for Children's Christmas Services:

Ayrford              Sat 20th       8:00pm      Ayrford Hall
Warrnambool     Sun 21st      7:00pm      Trinity Church    
Hawkesdale       Mon 22nd    7:00pm      Immanuel Church

A Parish Christmas Eve Service will be held on Wednesday 24th, at Trinity, at 7:30pm.  Everyone most welcome.

Christmas Day:

Warrnambool      9:00am      
Hawkesdale        9:00am

Services for Sunday 7th December (Second Sunday of Advent)

Warrnambool       9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale         9:00am       Service of the Word 
Ayrford               11:30am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:    Isaiah 40: 1-11             Prepare the way of the Lord
                    Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13
                    2 Peter 3: 8-15a           The day of the Lord
                    Mark 1: 1-8                  John the Baptist prepares the way

Upcoming events:

Sunday (7th) - The Property and Maintenance Committee is meeting today following the 9am service at Trinity.

Wednesday (10th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this evening at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Services for Sunday 30th November (First Sunday of Advent)

Warrnambool       9:00am         Service with Holy Communion
Ayrford                11:30am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale         6:00pm        Service of the Word and BBQ Tea

Following tonight's service we will enjoy a BBQ meal and fellowship to mark the beginning of Advent.  Parish visitors are most welcome to attend.  Please bring a salad and/or sweet to share.

All services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Isaiah 64: 1-9                   Open the heavens and come down!
                    Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19      
                    1 Corinthians 1: 3-9         As you wait for Christ's return
                    Mark 13: 24-37                No one knows the day or the hour

Upcoming events:

Sunday (30th) - Trinity Welfare Committee is meeting after the service today.

Monday (1st December) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at 6:30pm at the church for home cooked pizzas by Pastor Mathew.  All blokes are welcome, so come and try a great night of sharing and fellowship.  BYO drinks.

Wednesday (3rd December) - Trinity Ladies Guild is holding their AGM in the church hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are most welcome to join us.   

Wednesday (3rd) - There will be no Midweek Service with Holy Communion this week.

Thursday (4th December) - Trinity Church Council has a meeting scheduled at 7:30pm at the church hall.

Friday (5th December) - A Combined Ladies Guild and Men's Fellowship Christmas Party will be held at 6:30pm in the church hall.  The ladies executive will be supplying the meat, salads and sweets for the meal.  There will be a charge of $5 per person to help cover the cost of the food.  Please bring a wrapped gift for the Dutch Auction.    

  

Services for Sunday 23rd November (Last Sunday of the Church Year)

Parish Service      11am     At Cobden Miniature Railway (Pastor Mathew Ker)

There will be no other services in the Parish for this day.

Readings:    Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24      The Lord himself will be the Shepherd King
                    Psalm 100
                    Ephesians 1: 15-23               Christ reigns at God's right hand
                    Matthew 25: 31-46                The King's final judgment

This service will be followed with a buffet lunch, train rides and mini golf.  It promises to be a fun day of fellowship.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.  Please remember to wear covered footwear. 

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (26th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this evening at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Thursday (27th) - Trinity Elders are to meet at 7:30pm.

Sunday (30th) - Trinity Welfare Committee will be meeting following the 9am service at Trinity.  

Services for Sunday 16th November (Twenty Third Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am         Service of the Word
Hawkesdale       9:00am         Service of the Word (Pastor Mathew Ker) 
Ayrford              11:30am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:    Judges 4: 1-7                      Deborah, one of the judges
                    Psalm 123
                    1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11     Be ready for the Lord's coming
                    Matthew 25: 14-30              The parable of the talents

Upcoming events:

Thursday (20th) - Trinity Ladies Guild is hosting a social afternoon at Moyneyana Hostel, Port Fairy beginning at 1:30pm.  It will include a simple Holy Communion service, followed by afternoon tea, conversation and companionship.  All elderly members from the congregation are warmly invited.

Friday (21st) - The Walking Fellowship has an outing scheduled along the foreshore promenade, beginning at 7:15pm.  We will start at the Granny's Grave entry on Hickford Parade and walk to the viewing deck at the Surf Lifesaving Club.  Afterwards, a late dessert will be served at the Sawyer residence.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us there at about 8:15pm.  Any new participants are especially welcome.

Sunday (23rd) - Our Parish Picnic Sunday will be held at Cobden Miniature Railway, which begins with a worship service at 11am.  This will be followed with a buffet lunch, train rides and mini golf.  It  promises to be a fun day of fellowship.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.  Please remember to wear covered footwear.    

Shirley's Garden

Warrnambool Women's Guild had their November meeting on Wednesday at Shirley's house and garden, which was followed by an extravagant High Tea.  Gloria won the best dressed prize while Gwen won the novelty hat prize.  Congratulations to them.  Pastor addressed us the theme of Forgiving and Saying Sorry and not hanging on to our Grievances.

Services for Sunday 9th November (Twenty Second Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale         9:00am         Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool      11:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Terang                 5:30pm         Bible Study

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Joshua 24: 1-3, 14-25            Israel promises to serve the Lord
                    Psalm 78: 1-7
                    1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18       Questions about the Lord's coming
                    Matthew 25: 1-13                    Parable of the wise and foolish girls

Upcoming events:

Sunday (9th) - Terang Fellowship Group meets this evening at 5:30pm.  All are welcome.

Wednesday (12th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this evening at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.  

Services for Sunday 2nd November (Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale       9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford              11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:    Joshua 3: 7-17                     Crossing the Jordan to the promised land
                    Psalm 107: 1-7, 33-37
                    1 Thessalonians 2: 9-13      Paul's conduct among the Thessalonians
                    Matthew 23: 1-12                Warnings against the scribes and Pharisees

Upcoming events:

Monday (2nd) - Hawkesdale Ladies Guild is holding a luncheon at Judy's residence in Warrnambool from 12:00pm.  All ladies are most welcome.  Please direct any enquiries to Marj.

Monday (2nd) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at 7:30pm at Guyetts, Eastern Park, for a guided tour of their new chapel.  All men, and ladies, are welcome to join us.

Wednesday (5th) - Trinity Ladies Guild Garden Party will be held at Shirley's residence from 1:30pm.  Please bring a plate for 'High Tea', and wear your finest race attire, or just your prettiest hat.  All ladies welcome.

Thursday (6th) - The Education & Evangelism Committee will be meting at the Church Office from 7:30pm.

Services for Sunday 26th October (Reformation Sunday)

Warrnambool    11am     Parish Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker).
                                        Shared community lunch to follow.  Everyone most welcome.

Readings:    Deuteronomy 34: 1-12       The death of Moses
                    Psalm 90: 1-6, 13-17
                    1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8       Paul does not speak to please people
                    Matthew 22: 34-46             The great commandment

Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue each Wednesday evening, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Services for Sunday 19th October (Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am      Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford               11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:  Exodus 33: 12-33              The Lord shows His glory to Moses
                  Psalm 99
                  1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10     Serving God in faith, hope, and love
                  Matthew 22: 15-22             The question about paying taxes

Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue each Wednesday evening, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Services for Sunday 12th October (Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am          Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool      11:00am        Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:     Exodus 32: 1-14               God's people worship a golden calf
                     Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23    
                     Philippians 4: 1-9              Rejoice in  the Lord always
                     Matthew 22: 1-14             The parable of the wedding feast

Upcoming event:

Sunday (12th) - Terang Fellowship Group meets this evening at 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are welcome.

Wednesday (15th) - Cards and Games Fellowship is meeting at Trinity Church Hall at 1:30pm for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday (15th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this week, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Services for Sunday 5th October (Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service of the Word 
Hawkesdale       9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford              11:30am      Service of the Word

Readings:    Exodus 20: 1-4, 7-9, 19-20
                    Psalm 19
                    Philippians 3: 4b-14
                    Matthew 21: 33-46

Upcoming events:

Sunday (5th) - The Singing Group meets after the service today to continue rehearsals for the concert on 11th October.  Any enquiries should be directed to Lynne.

Monday (6th) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at Trinity Church Hall at 7:30pm.  All men are warmly welcome to join us.

Saturday (11th) - Trinity Church is presenting a Music Concert at 7:30pm, showcasing a variety of styles from classical and folk, to contemporary and original compositions.  Please come along and support our talented musicians, and share in a fun evening together.  A donation of $10 will go towards improving and encouraging music within Trinity Church.  Everyone is most welcome.

A big 'thank you' to all who supported last Thursday's evening with Robin Mann.  A most enjoyable and successful evening was shared by all, including all the visitors.  

Services for Sunday 28th September (Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale      11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Exodus 17: 1-7
                    Psalm 78: 1-4, 12-16
                    Philippians 2: 1-13
                    Matthew 21: 23-29

Upcoming events:

Sunday (28th) - The Singing Group meets after the service today to continue rehearsals for the concert next month.  Any enquiries should be directed to Lynne.

Wednesday (1st October) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets in the Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are warmly welcome.

Wednesday (1st October) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this week, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Thursday (2nd October) - Robin Mann will be visiting us at Trinity, performing a number of songs from the latest "All Together All Right" songbook.  The evening will begin at 7:30pm, with a light supper to follow.  A retiring offering  will be collected to support Robin's ongoing service to the church.  All interested persons are most welcome to join us for an enjoyable evening.

Friday (3rd October) - Trinity Youth are having a sleepover at the church, starting at 5:30pm.  Dinner and breakfast will be provided.  Sleeping gear is essential.  Any enquiries should be directed to Nile.

Services for Sunday 21st September (Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service of the Word (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Warrnambool      9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
 

Readings:    Exodus 16: 2-15
                    Philippians 1: 21-30
                    Matthew 20: 1-16
                   
Upcoming events:

Sunday (14th) - The Singing Group meets after the service today to continue rehearsals for the concert next month.  Any enquiries should be directed to Lynne.

Wednesday (17th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this week, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Services for Sunday 14th September (Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool     11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Exodus 14: 19-31        The crossing of the Red Sea
                    Psalm 114
                    Romans 14: 1-12         The strong and the weak in faith
                    Matthew 18: 21-35       Parable of the unforgiving servant

Upcoming events:

Sunday (14th) - The Singing Group meets after the service today to continue rehearsals for the concert next month.  Any enquiries should be directed to Lynne.

Wednesday (17th) - The Cards and Games Fellowship meets at 1:30pm in the Church Hall for an afternoon of fellowship and fun.  Any interested persons are very welcome to join us.

Wednesday (17th) - Our Midweek Services with Holy Communion continue this week, beginning at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

 

Services for Sunday 7th September (Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:    Exodus 12: 1-14
                    Psalm 149
                    Romans 13: 8-14
                    Matthew 18: 15-20

Upcoming events:

Saturday (6th Sep) - A Fundraising Market Stall will be held in front of the church office during the morning.  Helpers are required from 8:30am to set up stalls.  Any enquiries should be directed to Christine.

Sunday (7th Sep) - The Singing Group meets at the piano following the service to continue their rehearsals for the upcoming concert.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Wednesday (10th Sep) - A Midweek Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity beginning at 6pm, followed by a Bible Study.  Please consider joining us for the service, the Bible Study, or both.

Saturday (13th Sep) - The Fundraising Market Stall continues this morning in front of the church office.  We need helpers from 8:30am.  Please consider supporting this worthwhile fundraising activity.

 

Services for Sunday 31st August (Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale       11:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford               11:30am      Service of the Word

Readings:    Exodus 3: 1-15
                    Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c
                    Romans 12: 9-21
                    Matthew 16: 21-28

Upcoming events:

Sunday (31st) - The Singing Group meets at the piano following the service to continue their rehearsals for the upcoming concert.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Monday (1st Sep) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 7:30pm.  All men are most welcome to join us.

Wednesday (3rd Sep) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are encouraged to join us for an afternoon of fellowship.

Wednesday (3rd Sep) - Our first Midweek Service with Holy communion will be held at Trinity beginning at 6pm, followed by a Bible Study.  These midweek services will be held every Wednesday evening.  Please consider joining us for the service, the Bible Study, or both.

Saturday (6th Sep) - Our first Fundraising Market Stall will be held in front of the church office during  the morning.  Helpers will be required beforehand to help in setting up.  Any enquiries should be directed to Christine.

Services for Sunday 24th August (Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale      11:00am     Service with Holy Communion (A shared lunch will follow this service, and then the Half Yearly AGM will take place.  All voting members are encouraged to attend).

Pastor Mathew Ker will lead both services.

Readings:    Exodus 1: 8-2: 10
                    Psalm 124
                    Romans 12: 1-8
                    Matthew 16: 13-20

Upcoming events:

Sunday (24th) - The Singing Group meets after the service for their weekly practice.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Sunday (24th) - The Walking Fellowship has an outing scheduled for 2pm.  We start at Point Ritchie, the city side of the Hopkins River mouth, and walk to Logan's Beach Whale Lookout.  Afterwards, light refreshments will be served at the Sawyer residence.  Non-walkers can meet us there at about 3:15pm.  New participants are very welcome.

Saturday (30th) - Willing, strong and agile volunteers are needed for a Sheep Manure Drive to help with our fundraising project.  Please meet at Steve's residence at 8:00am.  We are looking for a good team effort, and a successful day.

Services for Sunday 17th August (Tenth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker).

Readings:     Genesis 45: 1-15
                     Psalm 133
                     Romans 11: 1, 2a, 29-32
                     Matthew 15: 10-28

Upcoming events:

Sunday (17th) - The Singing Group meets at the piano following the service today.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Monday (18th) - Parish Council and Elders are to meet at Warrnambool at 7:30pm.

Wednesday (20th) - Cards and Games Fellowship is meeting at 1:30pm at the Church Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

Saturday (23rd) - A Men's Breakfast is being held at New Life Church, Bromfield Street, starting at 8am.  All men are very welcome to join us for some shared fellowship.

Sunday (24th) - Hawkesdale Half Yearly AGM will follow the 11am service and shared lunch.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Sunday (24th) - The Walking Fellowship has an outing scheduled at 2pm.  We start at Point Ritchie, the city side of the Hopkins River Mouth, and walk to Logan's Beach Whale Lookout.  Afterwards, light refreshments will be served at the Sawyer residence.  Non-walkers can meet us there at about 3:15pm.  New participants are very welcome to join us.      

Services for Sunday 10th August (Ninth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service of the Word
Warrnambool     11:00am       Service of the Word

Readings:     Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28
                     Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-25, 45b
                     Romans 10: 5-15
                     Matthew 14: 22-33

Upcoming events:

Sunday (10th) - The Singing Group meets at the piano today after the service.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Sunday (10th) - Terang Fellowship Group meets at 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are welcome.

Thursday (14th) - The next Elders Meeting is scheduled for 3pm.

Services for Sunday 3rd August (Eighth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool       9:00am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Ray Schulz)
Hawkesdale         9:00am        Service of the Word
Ayrford                11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Ray Schulz)

Readings:     Genesis 32: 22-31
                     Psalm 17: 1-7, 15
                     Romans 9: 1-5
                     Matthew 14: 13-21

Upcoming events:

Sunday (3rd August) - The Singing Group meets after the church service at Trinity to continue rehearsals for the concert on October 11.  Anyone who may be interested in joining us is most welcome.  Please direct all enquiries to Lynne.

Sunday (3rd August) - Trinity Half Yearly AGM is scheduled for 2pm at the Church Hall.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Monday (4th August) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at 7:30pm at Trinity Church Hall.  All men are most welcome.

Wednesday (6th August) - Trinity Ladies Guild is meeting at the Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are encouraged to come along and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship.

Sunday (10th August) - Terang Fellowship Group meets at 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are welcome.

Services for Sunday 27th July (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Genesis 29: 15-28
                    Psalm 105: 1-11, 45b
                    Romans 8: 26-39
                    Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52

Upcoming events:

Sunday (27th) - The Singing Group will be meeting after the service at Trinity today, to begin preparing for the concert on October 11.  New singers (male and female) are welcome.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Sunday (27th) - Terang Fellowship Group will be meeting from 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are welcome.

Thursday (31st) - Trinity Church Council will be meeting at the church at 7:30pm.

Sunday (3rd August) - The Half Yearly AGM will be held at Trinity Church Hall at 2:00pm.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Services for Sunday 20th July (Sixth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool     9:00am         Service of the Word
Hawkesdale       9:00am         Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford              11:30am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
                                                Ayrford half yearly meeting will follow this service. 

Readings:     Genesis 28: 10-19a
                     Psalm 139: 1-12, 23-24
                     Romans 8: 12-25
                     Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (23rd July) - Western Zone Rally for all ladies (and men) will be held at Stawell Lutheran Church beginning at 9:30am.  Please bring your bible and a plate of lunch to share.

Sunday (27th July) - The Singing Group will be meeting after the church service to begin preparing for the concert on October 11.  New singers (male and female) are most welcome.  Please direct any enquiries to Lynne.

Sunday (27th July) - Terang Fellowship Group will be meeting from 5:30pm at the Nuske residence. All are welcome.

Services for Sunday 13th July (Fifth Sunday After Pentecost)

Hawkesdale         9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool      11:00am      Service with Holy Communion - A Fellowship Lunch will follow this service.  Please bring savoury and/or sweet finger food platters for the buffet table.  Everyone, including visitors, are welcome to join us.

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:   Genesis 25: 19-34             Jacob gains the birthright of Esau.
                   Psalm 119: 105-112
                   Romans 8: 1-11                You are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit.
                   Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23    The parable of the sower.

Upcoming events:

Sunday (13th) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting from 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are welcome.



 

Services for Sunday 6th July (Fourth Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:     Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67
                     Psalm 45: 10-17
                     Romans 7: 15-25a
                     Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30

Upcoming events:

Monday (7th July) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at Trinity Church Hall from 7:30pm.  Ross will be filling us in on his time spent at Finke River Mission in The Northern Territory.  All men are very welcome.

Monday (7th July) - Warrnambool Young Adults Group will be meeting from 7pm at Sonia's residence.  We look forward to an evening of sharing ideas and support.  All young adults are most welcome to join us.

Sunday (13th July) - A Fellowship Lunch will follow our 11am service at Trinity.  Please bring savoury and/or sweet finger food platters for the buffet table.  Everyone, including visitors, are welcome to join us.

Sunday (13th July) - Terang Fellowship Group will be meeting from 5:30pm.  All are welcome to join us.    

Services for Sunday 29th June (Third Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford              11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:      Genesis 22: 1-14
                      Psalm 13
                      Romans 6: 12-23
                      Matthew 10: 40-42

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (July 2) - Trinity Ladies Guild is meeting at the Church Hall from 1:30pm.  All ladies are most welcome.

Monday (July 7) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at Trinity Church Hall from 7:30pm.  Ross will tell us about his time at Finke River Mission.  All men are very welcome to join us.

Services for Sunday 22nd June (Second Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale        11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:      Genesis 21: 8-21
                      Psalm 86: 1-10, 16-17
                      Romans 6: 1b-11
                      Matthew 10: 24-39

Upcoming events:

Sunday (22nd June) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting at 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  All are warmly welcome.

Services for Sunday 15th June (First Sunday After Pentecost - Trinity Sunday)

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, celebrating the Triune God.

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service of the Word
Hawkesdale       9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford             11:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:     Genesis 1: 1-2; 4a
                     Psalm 8
                     2 Corinthians 13: 11-14
                     Matthew 28: 16-20

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (18th June) - Cards and Games Fellowship is scheduled to meet at Trinity Hall from 1:30pm.  All interested persons are very welcome to join us.

Sunday (22nd June) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting from 5:30pm at the Nuske residence.  A shared meal will be followed by study and discussion.  Those who wish to participate in the study only are welcome to join us at 7:00pm.  All are warmly welcome.

Services for Sunday 8th June (Eighth Sunday of Easter - Pentecost)

Pentecost Sunday - the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.   

Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool      11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Acts 2: 1-21
                    Psalm 104: 24-34, 34b
                    1 Corinthians 12: 3-13
                    John 7: 37-39

Upcoming events:

Sunday (8th June) - Terang Fellowship Group meets at the Nuske residence from 5:30pm.  All are welcome.

Monday (9th June) - A fellowship walk has been scheduled for 11:30am at the Foreshore Promenade.  We will start at the Flume car park, and walk to the Foreshore Pavillion at the Breakwater, before turning around and heading back.  Afterwards, we will have lunch at the Warrnambool Bowls Club in Timor Street.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us for lunch at about 12:30pm.  We look forward to a fantastic outing.

Services for Sunday 1st June (Seventh Sunday of Easter)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale       9:00am       Service of the Word
Ayrford             11:30am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:     Acts 1: 6-14
                     Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35
                     1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11
                     John 17: 1-11

Upcoming events:

Monday (2nd June) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at 7:30pm at Trinity Church Hall.  All men are most welcome to join us.

Wednesday (4th June) - Trinity Ladies Guild will be meeting at the Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are warmly welcome.

Thursday (5th June) - Trinity Church Council is meeting at the church at 7:30pm.  Members are asked to please be sure to attend.

Monday (9th June) - A fellowship walk has been scheduled for 11:30am at the Foreshore Promenade.  We will start at the Flume car park, and walk to the Foreshore Pavilion at the Breakwater, before turning around and heading back.  Afterwards, we will have lunch at the Warrnambool Bowls Club in Timor Street.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us for lunch at about 12:30pm.  We look forward to a fantastic outing.

Next Sunday (8th June) is Pentecost Sunday.

Services for Sunday 25th May (Sixth Sunday of Easter)

Warrnambool     9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Acts 17: 22-31
                    Psalm 66: 8-20
                    1 Peter 3: 13-22
                    John 14: 15-21

Upcoming events:

Sunday (25th May) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting at 5:30pm for a shared meal and fellowship.  All are warmly welcome.

Monday (26th May) - All Trinity musicians are being called together for a meeting with Pastor Mathew at the church, beginning at 7:30pm.  Please be sure to attend.

Services for Sunday 18th May (Fifth Sunday of Easter)

Warrnambool       9:00am      Service of the Word
Hawkesdale         9:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford                11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:    Acts 7: 55-60
                    Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16
                    1 Peter 2: 2-10
                    John 14: 1-14

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (21st May) - Cards and Games fellowship is meeting from 1:30pm at Trinity Church Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

 

Services for Sunday 11th May (Third Sunday of Easter)

Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool     11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Acts 2: 42-47
                    Psalm 23
                    1 Peter 2: 19-25
                    John 10: 1-10

Upcoming events:

Saturday (10th May) - The Ladies Guild is holding a fund raising market stall at the front of the church from 9:30am.  This will include plants and other produce, as well as a sausage sizzle.  Everyone is encouraged to come along and support this fundraiser.  We look forward to seeing you all there.

Sunday (11th May) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting at the Nuske residence at 5:30pm for a shared meal and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome.  

Saturday (17th May) - A Working Bee is scheduled at 9:00am to remove the conifers in the barbecue area of the church complex at Trinity.  Anyone with time and energy to spare is welcome to come and give assistance.  Appropriate garden equipment will also be welcomed.  Please direct any enquiries to Maureen.    

Services for Sunday 4th May (Third Sunday of Easter)

Warrnambool      9:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:     Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
                     Psalm 116: 1-4,12-19
                     1 Peter 1: 17-23
                     Luke 24: 13-35

The Sunday School children are holding a Mother's Day Stall after the service in Warrnambool as a fundraiser.  Everyone is asked to please support this venture.

Other upcoming events:

Sunday (4h May) - Men's Fellowship Zone Function at Trinity, beginning at 3pm.  This is a zone get-together, which includes a visit to Wannon Water's Gold Fish Project, and also a BBQ tea.  All men are very welcome.

Monday (5th May) - Parish Men's Fellowship will be meeting at Trinity Church Hall at 7:30pm.  All men are most welcome.

Saturday (10th May) - Ladies Guild Plant Sale/Fete is being held.  This will include plants and other produce.  Everyone is asked to come along and support this fundraiser.  We look forward to seeing you all there.

Services for Sunday 27th April (Second Sunday of Easter)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale      11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Acts 2: 14a, 22-32
                    Psalm 16
                    1 Peter 1: 3-9
                    John 20: 19-31

Other upcoming events:

Wednesday (30th April) - A Social Afternoon at Trinity for the elderly in care and friends, beginning at 1:30pm.  This activity is hosted by the Ladies Guild.  All ladies are most welcome.

Saturday (3rd May) - Lutheran Women of Victoria Convention is being held at Laverton, beginning at 9am.

Saturday (3rd May) - While the ladies are away for the day, there will be a Working Bee to bag sheep manure.  We are calling all young people, adults, and anyone with time and energy to spare, to please meet at the church at 9am.  This venture is a contribution towards the Ladies Guild Plant Sale/Fete, which is scheduled for Saturday 10th May.

Sunday (4th May) - Men's Fellowship Zone Function at Trinity, beginning at 3pm.  This is a zone get-together, which includes a visit to Wannon Water's Gold Fish Project, and also a BBQ tea.  All men are very welcome.

Monday (5th May) - Parish Men's Fellowship will be meeting at Trinity Church Hall at 7:30pm.  All men are most welcome.

Saturday (10th May) - Ladies Guild Plant Sale/Fete is being held.  This will include plants and other produce.  All are welcome.

Services for Sunday 13th April (Sixth Sunday in Lent

Hawkesdale        9:00am       Services with Holy Communion
Warrnambool     11:00am      Service with Holy Communion (A shared fellowship lunch will follow this service.  All are welcome).

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:    Isaiah 50: 4-9               The obedience of the Lord's servant            
                    Psalm 31: 9-16          
                    Philippians 2: 5-11       Christ - obedient servant and exalted Lord
                    Matthew 27: 11-54    

Easter Service Times:

Maundy Thursday 17th April    7:30pm      Hawkesdale (Holy Communion)

Good Friday  18th April            9:00am      Warrnambool
                                                   11:30am     Ayrford

Easter Sunday  20th April         9:00am       Warrnambool (Holy Communion)
                                                   9:00am       Hawkesdale
                                                  11:30am     Ayrford (Holy Communion)

Other upcoming events:

Wednesday (23rd April) - Cards and Games Afternoon at Trinity, beginning at 1:30pm.  All are warmly welcome.

Friday (25th April) - Parish Youth and Young Adults are having an evening of Laser Strike at Wangoom, beginning at 6:40pm.  All are welcome.  Please bring along a friend.

Services for Sunday 6th April (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor M. Ker) 
Hawkesdale       9:00am       Service of he Word 
Ayrford              11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor M. Ker)

Readings:   Ezekial 37: 1-14
                   Psalm 130
                   Romans 8: 6-11
                   John 11: 1-45

Wednesday (9th April) - Parish Lenten Service at Hawkesdale, beginning at 7:30pm.  This service continues the series of special mid-week services for the Lenten period, which began on Ash Wednesday.  It will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Other upcoming events:

Monday (7th April) - Trinity Ladies Guild and Men's Fellowship will combine for a meeting at 6:30pm, where we will enjoy a finger food tea and a guest speaker.  All members are warmly invited to attend.

Services for Sunday 30th March (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Hawkesdale congregation will be hosting the St. John's congregation, Ayrford, for the day.  It includes a community lunch.

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.


Readings:    1 Samuel 16: 1-13
                    Psalm 23
                    Ephesians 5: 8-14
                    John 9: 1-14

Wednesday (2nd April) - Parish Lenten Service at Warrnambool, beginning at 7:30pm.  This service continues the series of special mid-week services for the Lenten period, which began on Ash Wednesday.  It will be led by Pastor David Wear of the Hamilton Parish.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Other upcoming events:

Sunday (30th March) - Trinity Property and Maintenance Committee members are meeting immediately following the church service.  The meeting will be held in the meeting room.

Thursday (3rd April) - Trinity Church Council will be meeting at 7:30pm at the church.

Friday (4th April) - The Parish Youth will be meeting from 7:15pm at the Warrnambool Church hall for an evening of games and fellowship.  Please bring a plate of supper and a friend.

Saturday (5th April) - The Walking Fellowship has scheduled its next outing at 8:00am.  We begin at the Granny's Grave entry to the foreshore promenade on Hickford Parade, and walk to the other side of the Hopkins River Mouth.  Afterwards we will enjoy a continental breakfast at the Sawyer household.  Everyone is welcome to join us.  Non-walkers can join us for breakfast from about 9:00am.

Monday (7th April) - Trinity Ladies Guild and Men's Fellowship will combine for a meeting at 6:30pm, where we will enjoy a finger food tea and a guest speaker.  All members are warmly invited to attend.       
 

Services for Sunday 23rd March (Third Sunday in Lent)

Warrnambool     9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:     Exodus 17:1-7
                     Psalm 95
                     Romans 5:1-11
                     John 4:5-42

Wednesday (26th March) - Parish Lenten Service at Hawkesdale, beginning at 7:30pm.  This service continues the series of special services for the Lenten period, which began on Ash Wednesday.  It will be led by Pastor Paul Kerber of the Tarrington Parish.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Other upcoming events:

Thursday (27th March) - Trinity Ladies Guild has organised a bus trip to Burn Brae Homestead for lunch, and the Fire Training Centre at Penshurst.  We will be meeting at the church at 10am for a cuppa, and leave at 10:30am sharp, returning at about 5pm.  All ladies and men are invited, but please let Bette or Irene know ASAP.

Services for Sunday 16th March (Second Sunday in Lent)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)
Ayrford               11:30am      Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Mathew Ker)

Readings:       Genesis 12:1-4a
                       Psalm 121
                       Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
                       John 3:1-17

Wednesday (19th March) - Parish Lenten Service at Warrnambool, beginning at 7:30pm.  This service continues the series of special services for the Lenten period, which began on Ash Wednesday.  It will be led by Pastor Sam Modra of the Tabor Parish.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Wednesday (19th March) - The Cards and Games fellowship group is meeting at the church hall from 1:30pm.  Everyone is welcome.

Services for Sunday 9th March (First Sunday in Lent)

Hawkesdale        9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool     11:00am      Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Mathew Ker.

Readings:     Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
                     Psalm 32:1-5, 10-11
                     Romans 5:12-19
                     Matthew 4:1-11

Wednesday (12th March) - Parish Lenten Service at Hawkesdale, beginning at 7:30pm.  This service continues the series of services for the Lenten period, which began on Ash Wednesday.  It will be led by Pastor Richard Taylor of the Hamilton Parish.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Service for Sunday 2nd March (The Transfiguration of Our Lord)

Warrnambool    3:00pm     The Installation Service of Pastor Mathew Ker.  

This will be a Parish Service with Holy Communion, led by Bishop Greg Pietsch.  All Parish members and friends are cordially invited to attend.  Afternoon tea and fellowship will follow.

Readings:    Exodus 24:12-28      Moses on the mountain with God
                    2 Peter 1:16-21         Listen to us - we saw Christ's glory
                    Matthew 17:1-9        Transfiguration of Jesus

Wednesday (5th March) - Ash Wednesday Parish Service at Warrnambool at 7:30pm.  All Parish members are invited to attend.  This service will mark the beginning of Lent.

Other upcoming events:

Saturday (1st March) - The Walking Fellowship is having its first outing for 2014 at the Rail Trail at Koroit from 5pm.  Starting at the old Koroit Train Station, we will walk along the trail towards Patterson Street.  Sunday School children and their parents are especially invited.  Bikes are welcome.  Afterwards, we will gather at the Blackwood Community Centre at the civic park for a pizza tea.  Pizzas are available at the nearby restaurant.  Tea and coffee will also be available.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6pm.

Monday (3rd March) - Parish Men's Fellowship will be meeting at 6:45pm at the City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, for a 7pm start for bowls.  All men are very welcome.

Wednesday (5th March) - Trinity Ladies Guild will be meeting at 1:30pm at the hall.  All ladies are warmly welcome.

Services for Sunday 23rd February (Seventh Sunday After Epiphany)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Harvest Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale       11:00am       Harvest Thanksgiving Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Ray Schulz.

Upcoming events:

Sunday (23rd Feb) - AGM at Hawkesdale at 7:30pm.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Saturday (1st March) - The Walking Fellowship is having its first outing for 2014 at the Rail Trail at Koroit from 5pm.  Starting at the old Koroit Train Station, we will walk along the trail towards Patterson Street.  Sunday School children and their parents are especially invited.  Bikes are welcome.  Afterwards, we will gather at the Blackwood Community Centre at the civic park for a pizza tea.  Pizzas are available at the nearby restaurant.  Tea and coffee will also be available.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us at about 6pm.

Sunday (2nd March) - Installation Service of Pastor Matthew Ker at 3pm.  This will be a Parish Service at Trinity, Warrnambool.  All Parish members are cordially invited to attend.  Afternoon tea will follow.

Services for Sunday 16th February (Sixth Sunday After Epiphany)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service of the Word
Ayrford               11:30am       Service of the Word

Readings:    Deuteronomy 30:15-20
                    1 Corinthians 3:1-9
                    Matthew 2:13-23

Upcoming events:

AGM's

Ayrford:               Sunday 16th February, following the shared luncheon after the
                                    service.
Warrnambool:     Sunday 16th February at 7pm.
Hawkesdale:       Sunday 23rd February at 7:30pm.

All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Sunday (16th Feb) - Counters, Bankers, and Stewardship Committee will have a short meeting immediately following the 9am service at Trinity, for a review of processes and procedures.

Monday (17th Feb) - The Young Adult Small Group will be meeting at the Croft residence from 7pm.  Please bring some food to share.  All young folk from 18 years and up are welcome to join us.

Wednesday (19th Feb) - Cards and Games will be held from 1:30pm at Trinity Church Hall.  All are welcome.

Wednesday (19th Feb) - Parish Elders will be meeting with Pastor Matthew at Warrnambool from 7:30pm.

Services for Sunday 9th February (Fifth Sunday After Epiphany)

Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool     11:00am       Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor Colin Huf.

Readings:   Isaiah 58:1-9a             True Fasting
                  1 Corinthians 2:1-16    Christ crucified - God's power and wisdom
                   Matthew 2:1-12          The Magi visit the Messiah

Sermon:   "Home by another way" -  Matthew 2:1-12.

Upcoming events:

Saturday (8th Feb) - A Sunday School Fellowship BBQ is being held at Trinity Church Hall from 6pm for children, parents, grandparents and teachers.  Sausages, hamburgers, tea/coffee and ice-cream for dessert will be provided.  Please bring a salad and/or savoury nibbles, and your own drinks.  We look forward to bringing families together for a successful social event.

Monday (10th Feb) - The Young Adult Small Group will be meeting at Bec's residence from 7pm.  Please bring some food to share.  All young folk from 18 years and up are most welcome to join us.

Monday (10th Feb) - Church Council members are meeting at Trinity Church from 7:30pm.

Sunday (16th Feb) - Counters, Bankers, and Stewardship Committee will have a short meeting immediately following the 9am church service at Trinity, for a review of processes and procedures.

AGM's

Ayrford:            Sunday 16th February, after the 11:30am service.
Warrnambool:  Sunday 16th February at 7pm.
Hawkesdale:     Sunday 23rd February at 7:30pm.

All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Services for Sunday 2nd February (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Bill Fry)
Ayrford               11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Bill Fry)
Hawkesdale        9:00am      Service of the Word

Readings:  Micah 6:1-8
                  1 Corinthians 1:18-31
                  Matthew 5:1-12
Introit:        Psalm 15

The Parish AGM will be held on Sunday (2nd Feb) at Warrnambool, beginning at 7pm.  Prior to the meeting, the Church Office will be open from 6:30pm.  All Parish members are invited to take a look at the renovations completed thus far within the Church Office.  All voting members are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Other upcoming events:

Monday (3rd Feb) - The Young Adult Small Group will be meeting at Sonia's residence.  Please bring a friend, and some food to share.

Monday (3rd Feb) - Warrnambool Elders have scheduled a meeting for 7:30pm.

Tuesday (4th Feb) - The Parish Men's Fellowship will be meeting at Warrnambool at 6:30pm.  All men are invited to join us for a BBQ tea and fellowship.  Everard will give us a report about his recent cruise.  BYO drinks.

Wednesday (5th Feb) - Trinity Ladies Guild will be meeting in the church hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are welcome.

Services for Sunday 26th January (Third Sunday After Epiphany)

Warrnambool      9:00am       Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale        11:00am     Service with Holy Communion

Both services will be led by Pastor David Borgas.

Readings:  
Isaiah 9:1-4                      "People who lived in darkness have seen a great light"
1 Corinthians 1:10-18      "An appeal to avoid factions"
Matthew 4:12-17              "Jesus begins His work - light has dawned"

Sermon:     Matthew 4:12-17

Upcoming events:

Monday (27th) - The Young Adult Small Group will be meeting at Jenny's home at 7pm.  The study will be based on Galations 6:1-10.  Please bring some supper as well as any friends who may be interested.

Sunday (2nd February) - The Parish AGM will be held at Warrnambool, beginning at 7pm.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday (4th February) - The Parish Men's Fellowship will be meeting at Warrnambool at 6:30pm. All men are invited to join us for a BBQ tea and fellowship.  Everard will give us a talk about his cruise.  BYO drinks.

Services for Sunday 19th January (Second Sunday After Epiphany)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor David Borgas)
Ayrford               11:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor David Borgas)

Readings:   Isaiah 49:1-7                "God's servant a light to the nations"
                   1 Corinthians 1:4-9      "Grace and peace from God in Christ"
                   John 1:29-42                "Jesus the Lamb of God"

Sermon:      Isaiah 49:1-7

Events for the coming week:

The Young Adult Small Group is meeting this Monday night (20th January) at the Croft residence, starting at 7pm.  Please bring some food to share.  Any interested friends are welcome to join us.

Services for Sunday 12th January (First Sunday After Epiphany)

Hawkesdale         9:00am        Service with Holy Communion (Pastor David Borgas)
Warrnambool      11:00am       Service with Holy Communion (Pastor Ray Schulz)

Readings:   Isaiah 42:1-9             "The Lord's servant is a light to the nations"
                   Acts 10:34-43            "Jesus anointed with the Spirit and with power"
                   Matthew 3:13-17       "The Baptism of Jesus"

Sermon Text:   Matthew 3:13-17

Events for the coming week:

The Young Adult Small Group for the Parish is having their first meeting for the year this Monday night (13th January) at the Croft residence, starting at 7pm.  The theme is 'Listening to others'.  Please bring some food to share.  Any friends who may be interested are welcome to join us.

The Epiphany Season

Celebrated on the 6th January, Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian
festivals. In Australia, as in the entire Western Church, Epiphany falls on
the same day as the celebration of Christmas in the Russian Orthodox Church,
whose festivals are still determined by the old Julian Calendar, which is
twelve days behind the calendar that we use today.  The word "Epiphany"
means "appearance."  What is meant is the "appearance" of God's glory in
Jesus Christ.  "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen
His glory" (John 1:14).  The report of the homage paid to the newborn Child
by the wise men from the East, as recorded in Matthew 2:1-12, quickly gained
acceptance as the Gospel reading for this Festival, which folklore later
designated as "the day of the three kings," although in the Gospel reading
itself there is no mention of "three" or of "kings."  The Gospel describes
the coming of the first heathen or non-Jews to Jesus.  For this reason, the
theme of "mission" is closely associated with Epiphany. According to an
older lectionary, Epiphany was the only Festival with two Gospel readings:
the arrival of the wise men from the East, followed by the report of our
Lord's Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17). As we have it in our lectionary today,
however, the account of Jesus' Baptism is read on the first Sunday after
Epiphany, but because the Festival of the Epiphany is celebrated in most
congregations on the Sunday after January 6th, the danger is that the
Festival of our Lord's Baptism is hardly ever observed, if at all.  The
number of Sundays during Epiphany is determined each year by the date of
Easter. Should Easter be very early, it can happen that there are only four
Sundays after Epiphany.  In other years, when the Easter Festival falls
later in April, you could have up to eight Sundays after Epiphany.  The last
Sunday after Epiphany is always set aside for the celebration of our Lord's
Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9).  In this incident, too, we can observe the
appearance of our Lord's glory, which shines through all the Gospel readings
on these Sundays after Epiphany.

David Borgas

Services for Sunday 5th January (Second Sunday After Christmas)

Warrnambool      9:00am        Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am        Service of the Word 
Ayrford               11:30am       Service of the Word

Readings:     Jeremiah 31:7-14       The Lord will gather Israel
                     Ephesians 1:3-14       Paul's thanksgiving prayer
                     John 1:(1-9)10-18      We saw God's glory in Jesu