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St Andrew’s Church
W A L K E R V I L L E
First Sunday of Advent
Waiting Sunday
3rd December 2017
Parish Office: 43 Church Terrace PO Box 347, Walkerville 5081
Office hours: Wed–Thurs 10–3pm Friday 10-12pm Tel 8269 5420
Clergy: The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw Tel 0410 394 348
The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White
Web: www.standrewswalkerville.org.au
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THE ADVENT WREATH is a Christian tradition that symbolises the
passage of the four weeks of the season of Advent. It is a wreath
usually made from evergreens, with four violet coloured candles.
Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, the lighting of a candle
can be accompanied by a Bible reading, devotional time and prayers.
An additional candle is lit during each subsequent week. Each
candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the
coming of Jesus Christ. By the last Sunday before Christmas, all
four candles are lit. Many Advent wreaths include a fifth, Christ
candle which is lit on Christmas Day. The custom is observed both
in family settings and at public church services. There is no set
meaning for each candle. For some congregations the candles
represent the virtues of the Christian faith – Hope, Love, Joy and
Peace. For others the candles represent the Prophecy Candle,
Bethlehem Candle, Shepherds’ Candle, and Angels’ Candle. At St
Andrew’s this year the candles will represent for us the Waiting
Candle; the Prophecy Candle; the John the Baptist Candle; the Mary
Candle.
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Prayer for our new Parish Priest of St Andrew’s Bountiful God,
we thank you for giving to this parish a new priest. May the Rev’d
Sam Goodes be a faithful pastor who will faithfully speak your word
and minister your sacraments; an encourager who will equip your
people for ministry and enable us to fulfil our calling. Bless Sam,
Kate, Maddy, Emily, Hannah and Joshua as they prepare to come and
live among us and minister to us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
How to follow our Communion Service in the green Prayer Book
Page 119 - The service today commences on this page. Page 120 -
Lord have mercy Page 121 - Glory to God in the highest (Gloria)
Page 123 - Nicene Creed (Affirming our faith) Page 126 - Confession
and Absolution Page 128 - Thanksgiving Prayer 1 Page 141 - The
Lord’s Prayer Page 144 - Final Prayer.
Parish Prayer God our Father, you have made us members of Christ
and of his Church in this parish. May our worship be the offering
of our hearts and lives to you. Help us to reach out in welcome to
newcomers and visitors, to encourage and care for each other in
friendship and fellowship, and to grow in grace and in love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Today’s Services 8.00am Holy Communion
9.30am Sung Eucharist Preacher: The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw
Celebrant: The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White
A special welcome to all who are worshipping with us for the
first time or visiting us today. We especially welcome those
visiting us from other areas. Please join us for a cup of tea or
coffee after the 9.30am service.
LIGHTING THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Advent candles tell their story
as we watch and pray; longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord,
soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for
gladness on that Day. A&M 26, verse 1. Mark Earey (born
1965)
The first candle on the Advent Wreath this year is the “Waiting
Candle.” In Micah chapter 7 and verse 7 we read, “As for me, I will
look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God
will hear me.” Gracious God, we wait for your coming in great power
and majesty. We wait in hope; we wait in patience; we wait in
expectation. May this candle remind us of the light that came into
the world with Jesus, and of the light that will come when our
waiting is fulfilled in the glory of your kingdom. (The candle is
now lit) Thanks be to God.
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Sentence of the Day:
‘Heaven and earth will pass away,’ says the Lord, ‘but my words
will not pass away.’ Mark 13.31
Prayer of the Day:
Eternal God, through long generations you prepared a way for the
coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you still bring light to
illumine our paths: renew us in faith and hope that we may welcome
Christ to rule our thoughts and claim our love; to whom be glory
for ever. Amen.
Readings:
Advent is the season of joyful waiting for the coming of Christ.
It begins the liturgical year where we start with the story of
Christ from its beginning, the time of expectation that a Messiah
would come. As we prepare for the Christmas festival, the
celebration of Christ’s birth, we also think about his promise to
‘come again’ and what that might mean. The readings from the Bible
that follow, highlight this theme of ‘waiting on God.’
1st Reading: Isaiah 64.1-9 OT p. 631 The book of Isaiah appears
to be made up of three parts. The third part (Chapters 55-66) was,
probably, written around 400 BCE and was addressed to the people of
Israel after they had returned from exile in Babylon. Today’s
passage poetically laments that the people have not loved God as
they were called to do, but acknowledges that, like a potter moulds
clay, so God will continue to mould them and never abandon
them.
Psalm: Ps 80.1-7; 17-19 (said) APBA p. 307 The need for
restoration, we heard in the first reading, is expressed here, in
the repetition of the prayer for God to restore the nation. This
psalm laments over what has gone wrong and calls God to send a ‘son
of man’ (i.e. a Messiah) to help.
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2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 NT p. 153 St Paul writes to
the Christians in Corinth using the highly stylised forms of speech
of his day. In this opening part of his letter, he hints at the
need to wait for the coming of the Lord, implying the Corinthian
Christians have not yet arrived. While they ‘lack nothing’ in terms
of spiritual gifts, they are still on the journey and have more
growing and learning to do.
Gospel Reading: Mark 13.24-37 NT. p. 47 Written down at a time
of suffering and persecution, these words of Jesus were words of
hope that the suffering of the world would end, in the coming of
the ‘Son of man’ (i.e. Messiah). Using colourful, apocalyptic
language, this passage affirms that the power of Jesus will outlast
and overcome the powers that destroy and oppress people. Two
thousand years later, we are invited to share the hope, and to
share the yearning.
Music Processional: 31 Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
Gradual: 30 Come, thou long-expected Jesus Offertory: 24 Thy
Kingdom come, O God Communion: 186 O thou who camest from above
Post Communion:74 Thou didst leave thy throne Music Setting: Chris
Chataway. Organist: Ian Gray
Contact Information Locum Tenens: The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw 0410
394 348 Associate Minister The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Priest’s
Warden: Mr Ian Gray People’s Warden: Ms Sally Zimmerman Organist:
Mr Ian Gray Parish Secretary: Mr Campbell Fletcher 8269 5420
(Office) Parish Treasurer Mr Tony Pederick OAM Sacristan: Ms
Elizabeth Ellison Prayer Chain: Mrs Biffy Ormsby Parish Recorder:
Mr Michael Thomas
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For your Prayers this week The Nations and People of the
Earth:
Christians beginning Advent and preparing to celebrate the
coming of Jesus. Those Christians living in situations that make it
difficult to prepare for Christmas.
The Church and its Mission: The Diocese of West Buganda Uganda
Bp Henry Katumba-Tamale, his clergy and people. The Area Deanery of
the South-Western Suburbs: Peter Brown and his colleagues. Give
thanks for the work and witness of the Anglican Church of Australia
and the National Council of Churches in Australia.
At St Andrew’s we pray for: Matthew Simmons and Carrie-Anne
Ktoris, being married here on Saturday. Members of the Bible Study,
Faith & Fellowship and Men’s Breakfast Groups, meeting through
the week. That we might hear the words of Jesus – to distinguish
between things that are important, and things that are passing
away.
Ourselves and our Community: Adelaide aid agencies providing
Christmas hampers for those in need. The staff of Centrelink and
other government departments, working to process payments before
Christmas.
Special Prayer Request: Meg Robertson, John O’Brien, Marianne
Cannon, Judy Brancis, 6-years old Rhiannon Henry-Edwards.
The Departed Thanksgiving for those who have gone before us in
faith: Francis Xavier, priest and missionary (d. 1637) December 3
Nichoas Ferrer, deacon and man of prayer (d. 1637) December 4
Nicholas of Myra, bishop and philanthropist (d. c 342) December 6
Ambrose of Milan, bishop and teacher (d. 397) December 7 Richard
Baxter, pastor and spiritual writer (d. 1691) December 8
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Notices At St Andrew’s
THANKS FOR ST ANDREW’S DAY. Many thanks to so many people who
prepared and worked to make St Andrew’s Day last Sunday such a
success. For all the people involved in the worship - choir,
readers, intercessors, assistants, those who presented Melodie for
Confirmation and David for Reception - for all the people involved
in the fellowship lunch - kitchen volunteers, Parish Centre
preparers, food orderers, salad and food contributors, those who
tidied away and cleaned afterwards. It was a wonderful day of
celebration and fellowship. Thank you to everyone.
RESUMPTION OF ADJOURNED SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING. Today at 11.15am
in the Parish Centre. The matter for discussion is the list of
proposed amendments to the Trust Deed.
NEWTON COLLEGE, PNG. Thank you to the parishioners who have made
kind donations for our brief appeal for funds for Newton College in
PNG. Those donations will now be sent off to Church Office to be
joined with other donations from around the Diocese so that
building materials and books can be sent to the College.
THANK YOU FROM THE LANGSHAWS. We are very grateful for the
special … and unique … way in which the parish celebrated with us
for our Golden Wedding Anniversary. We knew something was afoot
when The Hon. Prof. Lord Gilmour of Gilberton arrived in his robes
of office. We were surprised and delighted to hear his mellifluous
speech and to receive the gifts of our chains of golden medallions,
the “mace” and the special certificate. Thank you all for helping
to make our special anniversary so memorable. Valerie and
Stuart.
GOSPEL BIBLE REFERENCES THIS WEEK: Monday Dec 4, Matthew 8:5-11.
Tuesday Dec 5, Luke 10:21-24. Wednesday Dec 6, Matthew 15:29-37.
Thursday Dec 7, Matthew 7:21-27. Friday Dec 8, Matthew 9:27-31.
Saturday Dec 9, Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 5-8.
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CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES. Sunday December 24 - 11 pm, Sung
Eucharist with Carols Monday December 25 - 8 am, said Holy
Communion with carols. 9.30 am, sung Eucharist with carols
SERVICES ON SUNDAYS IN JANUARY AT ST ANDREW’S There will be one
service at 9 am on each Sunday during January: January 7 – Said
service with three hymns. January 14 – Said service with one hymn.
January 21 – Sung Eucharist with five hymns (The Rev’d Sam Goodes’
first Sunday service). January 28 – Said service with three hymns .
February 4 – 8am Holy Communion. 9.30 am Sung Eucharist.
NEWCOMERS AND VISITORS: If you would like to know more about St
Andrew’s, please fill out a yellow “Welcome Form” on the back
table. If you give it to a Sidesperson or to the clergy, we shall
be in touch with you very soon.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR 2017/18: Children’s Christmas Programme
- Friday December 22 at 5.30 pm in the Parish Centre. Monday 25th
December Christmas Day Services, 8am, 9.30am Thursday January 18:
Commissioning of the Rev’d Sam Goodes.
In the Diocese
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO PRIESTHOOD OF WOMEN. Tuesday 5
December, 2017 at 7 pm at St John’s, Halifax Street. Preacher,
Archbishop Geoffrey Smith. Concelebrants The Rev’d Joan
Claring-Bould, The Rev’d Sister Juliana S.I., The Reverend Susan
Straub."
Sermonette I know what I have given you. I do not know what you
have received.
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Diary Dates Sunday 3 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am
Sung Eucharist 11.15 am Special Vestry Meeting 12.00 pm Setting up
for Concert
(Church & Parish Centre) 2.00 pm Adelaide Liedertafel
Concert
(Church & Parish Centre) Monday 4 December 9.30 am Morning
Tea (Library) 10.15 am Tai Chi (Parish Centre) 10.30 am Bible Study
(Office) Tuesday 5 December 9.00 am School Service 5-7 (Church)
Wednesday 6 December 2.00 pm Faith & Fellowship Thursday 7
December 9.00 am School Service 3-4 (Church) 7.30 pm Home
fellowship (2/86
Lansdowne Tce) Friday 8 December 11.00 am Tai Chi (Parish
Centre) Saturday 9 December 8.30 am Men’s Breakfast (Parish Centre)
3.00 pm Wedding (Rev’d Keith Brice)
Matthew Simmons, Carrie-Anne Ktoris
Sunday 10 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Sung Eucharist
Monday 11 December 10.15 am Tai Chi (Parish Centre) Tuesday 12
December 9.00 am School Service R-2 (Church) 10.00 am School HC 5-7
(Church) 11.00 am Valedictory Music Rehearsal 1.30 pm School
Valedictory Rehearsal 7.00 pm Girls’ Night Out (NMAF Club)
Wednesday 13 December 10.00 am School HC 3-4 (Church) 11.00 am HC
Walkerville Res. Care 6.30 pm St Andrew’s School Valedictory Friday
15 December 11.00 am Tai Chi (Parish Centre) Saturday 16 December
11.30 am Holy Baptism (Church)
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3.00 pm Wedding (Rev’d Langshaw) Andrew Castle, Nicole Boukaram
Sunday 10 December 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Sung
Eucharist
Rosters
Rosters for today Preacher: The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw Celebrant:
The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Readers: 8.00 am Philippa Lamphee 9.30
am Alice Netting Prayer Leader 9.30 am Wayne Butcher Servers 9.30
am David & Emily Sandford-Morgan Lay Assistants:8.00 am Tony
Holloway 9.30 am Donna Coombe, Tony Holloway Sidespersons: 8.00 am
Liz Owen 9.30 am Bill Marsh Rosters for next Sunday (Advent 2)
Preacher 8.00 am The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Celebrant: 9.30 am
The Rev’d Stuart Langshaw Readers: 8.00 am Sandy Facy 9.30 am Biffy
Ormsby Prayer Leader 9.30 am The Rev’d Helen Gibson-White Server
9.30 am John Beer Lay Assistants:8.00 am TonyHolloway 9.30 am DeDe
Stoba, Wayne Butcher Sidespersons: 8.00 am Jan de Wit, Sandy Facy
9.30 am Sally Zimmerman, Roy Ingram
Readings for next Sunday (Advent 2) 1st Reading:Isaiah 40.1-11
OT p. 631 Psalm: Psalm 85.1-2, 8-13 APBA p. 311 2nd Reading: 2
Peter 3.8-15a NT p. 220 Gospel: Mark 1.1-8 NT p. 32
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