Friday 27 February 2015

Services for Sunday 1st March (Second Sunday in Lent)

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

Readings:   Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16     God's promise to Abraham and Sarah
                    Psalm 22: 23-31              
                    Romans 4: 13-25              Abraham received God's promise through faith
                    Mark 8: 31-38                   The cost of discipleship

Upcoming events:

Monday (2nd) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at 6:30pm sharp at City Bowls Club in Cramer Street (entry through steel gates from Cramer Street)).  All men most welcome.

Wednesday (4th) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at 1:30pm at Anchor Point Retirement Village in Aberline Road.  Please bring a Bible, hymn book, the latest Lutheran Women magazine, and a plate for afternoon tea.  All ladies are very welcome.

Wednesday (4th) - A Midweek Lenten Service will be held at 7:30pm at Trinity, Warrnambool.  This service will be led by Pastor Sam Modra of the Tabor Parish.  All Parish members are cordially invited to attend.



 

Friday 20 February 2015

Services for Sunday 22nd February (First Sunday In Lent)

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

Readings:    Genesis 9: 8-17      God's covenant with Noah
                    Psalm 25: 1-10
                    1 Peter 3: 18-22      The flood a symbol of baptism
                    Mark 1: 9-15           The baptism, temptation, and preaching of Jesus

Upcoming events:

Sunday (22nd) - Terang Fellowship Group is meeting this evening at the Nuske residence.  All members are warmly welcome.

Monday (23rd) - Ayrford Ladies Guild is meeting at 11am at the Ayrford Hall.  All ladies are very welcome.

Monday (23rd) - Trinity Church Council is meeting at 7:30pm.

Wednesday (25th) - Midweek Lenten Service is being held at Hawkesdale at 7:30pm.  This service will be led by Pastor David Wear of the Hamilton Parish.  Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Thursday (26th) - Parish Council and Elders are meeting in Warrnambool at 7:30pm.



Friday 13 February 2015

Services for Sunday 15th February (Transfiguration Sunday)

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

Readings:    2 Kings 2: 1-12            Elijah is taken up to heaven
                    Psalm 50: 1-6
                    1 Corinthians 4: 3-6     The light of the good news of Christ's glory
                     Mark 9: 2-9                 The transfiguration of Jesus

Upcoming events:

Saturday (14th) - An afternoon of dialogue will be held at Trinity, Warrnambool, beginning at 2pm, to address The Question of the Call of Women into the Office of the Public Ministry.  For those who wish to participate, please read 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 to help you prepare for this dialogue.

Sunday (15th) - Trinity Congregational AGM will be held at 7:30pm at the church hall.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday (18th) - An Ash Wednesday Parish Service will be held at Trinity Church, beginning at 7:30pm.  All Parish members are cordially invited to attend.  Ash Wednesday also marks the beginning of Lent, a time of repentance and meditation on Jesus' death.

Thursday (19th) - The Parish and Elders are meeting in Warrnambool at 7:30pm.

Friday 6 February 2015

Services for Sunday 8th 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 Mathew Ker.

Readings:   Isaiah 40: 21-31               The incomparable greatness of the Lord
                   Psalm 147: 1-11, 20c
                   1 Corinthians 9: 16-23      Free to be all things to all people
                   Mark 1: 29-39                   Jesus heals many people

Upcoming events:

Saturday (7th) - The Education and Evangelism committee is holding a Sunday School BBQ at the church hall at 6pm for children, parents, and grandparents.  Sausages, hamburgers, tea/coffee and ice-cream for dessert will be provided.  Please bring a salad and/or savoury nibbles, and your own drinks.  Any enquiries should be directed to Christine.

Sunday (8th) - The Parish AGM will be held at Trinity Church Hall at 2:30pm.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday (11th) - A Midweek Service with Holy Communion begins at 6pm, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone most welcome.

Saturday (14th) - An afternoon of dialogue will be held at Trinity, Warrnambool, beginning at 2pm, to address The Question of the Call of Women into the Office of the Public Ministry.  For those who wish to participate, please read 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2 to help you prepare for this dialogue.

Sunday (15th) - Trinity Congregational AGM will be held at 7:30pm at the church hall.  All voting members are encouraged to attend.