Friday 28 November 2014

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.    

  

Saturday 22 November 2014

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.  

Friday 14 November 2014

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.    

Thursday 6 November 2014

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.




Wednesday 5 November 2014

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.