Friday 29 May 2015

Services for Sunday 31st May (Trinity Sunday)

Warrnambool      9:00am    Service of the Word
Hawkesdale        9:00am    Service of the Word
Hall's Gap           9:00am    Service with Holy Communion (Parish Service)

Readings:   Isaiah 6: 1-8            Isaiah called by the holy God
                   Psalm 29
                   Romans 8: 12-17    You are God's own children
                   John 3: 1-17            God sent his Son to bring us his life

Upcoming events:

This weekend our Parish Camp is underway at Tandara Lutheran Campsite in Hall's Gap.  You are welcome to join us for part, or all, of the weekend.  Holy Communion will be celebrated at 9am on Sunday morning, for those who wish to travel up on Sunday.  Please keep this weekend in your prayers for a safe and successful weekend of Parish fellowship and Christian growth.

Monday (1st June) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the Church Hall at 5pm, to be followed by a Soup & Sandwich tea with the Men's Fellowship.  There will be a presentation given by one of our church members on their recent trip to Antarctica.   Please bring a plate of sandwiches to share.  All ladies are very welcome to join us.

Monday (1st) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 6pm for a shared Soup & Sandwich tea with the ladies, followed by a presentation by one of our church members on their recent trip to Antarctica.  Please bring some sandwiches and slice to share.  All men are warmly welcome.

Wednesday (3rd) - A Midweek Service with Holy Communion begins at 6pm at Trinity, followed by Bible Study at approximately 6:30pm.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone is most welcome.        

Monday (8th) - The Walking Fellowship has scheduled an outing at 11:30am.  We meet at Cannon Hill, walking down to and along Pertobe Road to the Foreshore Pavillion at the Breakwater, and then return along the foreshore promenade, and back up the hill to the car park.  Afterwards, we will lunch at the Saltwater Bistro, RSL.  Non-walkers are welcome to join us for lunch at about 12:30pm.  Everyone is most welcome to join us.  Please direct any enquiries to Christine.

 

Thursday 21 May 2015

Services for Sunday 24th May (Pentecost Sunday)

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: 1-21                          The coming of the Holy Spirit
                    Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b
                    Romans 8: 22-27                  As we live in hope, the Spirit intercedes for us
                    John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15    The work of the Spirit of truth

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (27th) - A Midweek Service with Holy Communion begins at 6pm at Trinity, followed by Bible Study.  Please consider attending one, or both, of these events.  Everyone is most welcome.

Friday (29th) - Sunday (31st) - Parish Camp will be happening at Tandara, Hall's Gap.  We look forward to a weekend of fellowship, study, relaxation and fun.  Please join us for part or all of the program.

Friday 15 May 2015

Services for Sunday 17th May (Seventh Sunday After Easter)

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

Readings:    Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26     Matthias chosen to replace Judas
                    Psalm 1
                    1 John 5: 9-13               God's testimony about his Son
                    John 17: 6-19                Jesus prays for his disciples

Upcoming events:

Sunday (17th) - Mettwurst will be on sale after the service today at Trinity.  This is a fundraiser for Good Shepherd College.  Please see Margaret.  

Wednesday (20th) - Cards and Games Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All are welcome.

Wednesday (20th) - No Midweek Service this week.

Friday 8 May 2015

Services for Sunday 10th May (Sixth Sunday After Easter)

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

Both services will be led by Pastor David Borgas.

Readings:    Acts 10: 44-48      The Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit
                    Psalm 98
                    1 John 5: 1-6         Faith gives us victory over the world
                    John 15: 9-17        Jesus calls us His friends

Upcoming events:

Saturday (9th) - A fundraising Autumn Dinner will be held at Trinity Church Hall from 6:30pm.  Proceeds will go to Bible Translation work in PNG.  This promises to be a fantastic evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising for a worthy cause.  

Monday (11th) - A funeral service for Bill Boldiston will be held at Trinity Church at 11am.  Refreshments will follow the service.  The Ladies Guild will be catering for this.

Wednesday (13th) - Hawkesdale Ladies Guild have scheduled an annual Church and Hall cleaning commencing at 9am.  The day also includes a meeting for the election of Office Bearers.  Please support this once-a-year effort.

Wednesday (13th) - No Midweek service this week.



  

Friday 1 May 2015

Services for Sunday 3rd May (Fifth Sunday After 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 8: 26-40           Philip and the Ethiopian
                   Psalm 22: 25-31
                   1 John 4: 7-21         Love one another, as God loved us
                   John 15: 1-8            The true vine and the fruitful branches

Upcoming events:

Monday (4th) - Parish Men's Fellowship is meeting at Trinity Church Hall at 7:30pm for an evening of cards and bowls.  All men are very welcome.

Wednesday (6th) - Trinity Ladies Guild is meeting at the church hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are welcome to join us.

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

Saturday (9th) - A fundraising Autumn Dinner will be held from 6:30pm at Trinity Church Hall.  Proceeds will go to Bible Translation work in PNG.  This Sunday (3rd) will be the last Sunday that tickets are available, so please be sure you are organised for a fantastic evening of fellowship, fun, and fundraising for a worthy cause.