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.