Friday 28 October 2016

Services for Sunday 30th October (Reformation Sunday)

Warrnambool   9:00am     Service of the Word
Hamilton         10:00am    Zone Reformation Service

The Zone Reformation Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamilton.  This service will be part of the 50th Anniversary of the LCA and 500th Anniversary of Reformation.

Readings:  Jeremiah 31:31-34   The Lord will write his law on our hearts
                  Psalm 46
                  Romans 3:19-28       Justification be faith
                  John 8:31-36            "In my word, you will know the truth"

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (2nd Nov) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the Church Hall at 1pm.  This meeting includes our AGM.  All ladies are invited to join us.

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



Saturday 22 October 2016

Services for Sunday 23rd October (Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost)

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

Readings:    Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22     The people plead to the Lord for mercy
                    Psalm 84:1-7
                    2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18        Christian courage in the face of death
                    Luke 18:9-14                       Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

Upcoming events:

Wednesday (16th) - Wednesday Evening Services with Holy Communion and Bible Study continue this week at Trinity, beginning at 6pm with Bible Study following at 6:30pm.  You are invited to come to one or both.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.

Thursday (27th) - Ayrford Ladies Guild meets at 11am.  All ladies are welcome.

Sunday (30th) - Reformation Services: Our Parish has been invited to join the Hamilton congregation for a special service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church beginning at 10am.  This service will recognise the 50th anniversary of the formation of the LCA and the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.  For those unable to travel to Hamilton, a Parish lay reading service will be held at Trinity at 9am.        


Friday 14 October 2016

Services for Sunday 16th October (Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost)

Warrnambool    9:00am     Service of the Word
Hawkesdale      9:00am     Service of the Word
Ayrford            11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (75th Anniversary Service)

Readings:   Genesis 32:22-31         Jacob wrestles with God
                   Psalm 121
                   2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5     Responsibilities of the Pastor
                   Luke 18:1-8                  Parable of the widow and the judge

Upcoming events:

Sunday (16th) - 75th Anniversary of St John's Ayrford Congregation will be celebrated today beginning with a worship service at 11:30am.  Community Lunch will follow, as well as an afternoon program and afternoon tea.  You are all welcome to join us for this special celebration.

Wednesday (19th) - The Cards And Games Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 1:30pm.  New participants are very welcome.

Friday (21st) - Parish Youth Group meets at Trinity Church from 7 - 9pm.  Please bring a plate of supper and a positive attitude.







Friday 7 October 2016

Services for Sunday 9th October (Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost)

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

Readings:    2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c      Naaman is cured
                    Psalm 111
                    2 Timothy 2:8-15           A call to endurance
                    Luke 17:11-19               Jesus heals ten lepers

Upcoming events:

Monday (10th) - Trinity Church Council meets at 7:30pm.

Wednesday (12th) - A Parish Midweek Service with Holy Communion will be held at Trinity at 6pm, followed by Bible Study at 6:30pm.  You are invited to join us for one or both of these events.  The evening will end by 7:30pm.

Thursday (13th) - Education and Evangelism Committee meets at Trinity at 7:30pm.

Friday (14th) - Parish Youth have an evening of Laser Strike at 7pm.  Please meet at Trinity at 6:30pm if you require a lift.  We will return by 10pm.  Please bring along some supper to share.  RSVP to Sonia by Friday 7th October.

Sunday (16th) - St John's Ayrford Congregation celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a service at 11:30am, followed by lunch and afternoon activities.