Sunday 25 March 2018

Services for the Easter Period

        Maundy Thursday  (29th)

Hawkesdale    7:30pm     Parish Service with Holy Communion and stripping of the altar.

Readings:  Exodus 12: 1-4, 11-14       The institution of the Passover
                  Psalm 116: 1, 2, 12-19
                  1 Corinthians 11: 23-26     The institution of the Lord's supper
                  John 13: 1-17, 31b-35       Jesus washes his disciple's feet

     
        Good Friday  (30th)

Warrnambool   9:00am     Service of Meditation 
Ayrford           11:30am     Service of Meditation

Readings:  Isaiah 52: 13 - 53: 12   The Suffering Servant of God
                  Psalm 22
                  Hebrews 10: 16-25       Jesus, our priest and sacrifice
                  John 18: 1 - 19: 42       The passion according to St. John

         Easter Sunday  (1st April)

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

Readings:  Acts 10: 34-43                Summary of Jesus' life and ministry
                  Psalm 118: 1, 2, 14-24
                  1 Corinthians 15: 1-11    The good news of Christ's resurrection
                  Mark 16: 1-8                   Christ has risen!

Community Easter Events:

Good Friday Easter Walk - Begins at 11:00am at Cannon Hill
Easter Sunrise Service - Begins at 7:00am at Cannon Hill

Easter Blessings to all members of the Parish and beyond.  Daylight Saving ends on Easter Sunday morning.  Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour.


Saturday 24 March 2018

Services for Sunday 25th March (Palm/Passion Sunday)

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

Readings:  Isaiah 50: 4-9a          The obedience of the Lord's servant
                  Psalm 31: 9-16
                  Philippians 2: 5-11    Christ - the obedient servant and exalted Lord
                  Mark 15: 1-39           Jesus' suffering and death

A Blessing of Office Bearers will take place at both services today.

A meeting for parents and those wishing to serve in the Sunday School at Trinity will be held following the service today at 9am.

Trinity Worship Committee meets today at 2:30pm.

Thursday (29th) - Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion and stripping of the altar will be commemorated at Hawkesdale at 7:30pm.  All Parish Members are invited to attend.


Friday 16 March 2018

Services for Sunday 18th March (Fifth Sunday In Lent)

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

Readings:  Jeremiah 31: 31-34   God promises a new covenant
                  Psalm 51: 1-12
                  Hebrews 5: 5-10       Jesus the great high priest, made perfect through
                                                          suffering
                  John 12: 20-33         Jesus announces that his hour has come

Wednesday (21st) - Midweek Lenten Service will be held at Hawkesdale at 7:30pm.  The service will be led by Pastor Richard Taylor of the Hamilton Parish.  All Parish members are invited, and encouraged, to attend.

Other Upcoming Events:

Wednesday (21st) - Cards and Games Fellowship meets at Trinity Church Hall at 1:30pm.  New participants, visitors and friends are very welcome.

Wednesday (21st) - Parish Confirmation Classes continue at 4:15pm at Trinity Church Hall.

Friday (23rd) - Parish Youth have an outing at Mini Golf by the Sea, 67 Pertobe Road, beginning at 7pm.  Please bring cash for the mini golf and/or jumping pillow, as well as supper to share.  Enquiries to Sonia or Nathan.

Friday 9 March 2018

Services for Sunday 11th March (Fourth Sunday In Lent)

Hawkesdale       9:00am      Service with Holy Communion
Warrnambool   11:00am      Service with Holy Communion (Lunch to follow)

Readings:  Numbers 21: 4-9             The snake of bronze in the desert
                  Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22
                  Ephesians 2: 1-10           Saved by grace through faith
                  John 3: 14-21                  Jesus brings life and light to the world

Wednesday (14th) - Midweek Lenten Service will be held at Trinity, Warrnambool, at 7:30pm.  This service will be led by Pastor Ryan Norris of the Tarrington Parish.  All Parish Members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Thursday (15th) - Trinity Elders meet at 7:30pm.




Friday 2 March 2018

Services for Sunday 4th March (Third Sunday In Lent)

Warrnambool    9:00am     Service with Holy Communion
Hawkesdale      9:00am     Service of the Word
Ayrford            11:30am     Service with Holy Communion (Harvest Thanksgiving)

Readings:  Exodus 20: 1-17             The ten commandments
                  Psalm 19
                  1 Corinthians 1: 18-25    Christ crucified - God's power and wisdom
                  John 2: 13-22                 Jesus cleanses the temple and gives a sign

Wednesday (7th) - Midweek Lenten Service at Hawkesdale at 7:30pm, led by Pastor Mathew Ker.  All Parish members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Sunday (4th) - Ayrford AGM is scheduled for this afternoon, following the 11:30am service and a shared lunch.  All congregational members are invited to attend.

Sunday (4th) - Hawkesdale AGM is scheduled for tonight at 7:30pm.  All voting members are invited to attend.

Monday (5th) - Parish Men's Fellowship meets at City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, at 6:15pm, for a night of lawn bowls.  All men are very welcome.  Please direct enquiries to Ross.

Wednesday (7th) - Trinity Ladies Guild meets at the Church Hall at 1:30pm.  All ladies are welcome.

Friday (9th) - Parish Youth Group has scheduled a 'Beach Exploration Walk' from 7-9pm.  We meet at Stingray Bay carpark.  Please bring a picnic supper to share, and wear good walking shoes.

Sunday (11th) - A Shared Fellowship Lunch at Trinity will follow the 11am service.  Please bring finger food plates of savoury and dessert for the buffet table.  Everyone is invited.