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5th May 2019 AD

MINISTRY MORSEL At Northern Beaches Anglicans, our Parish Ministry Framework 2019+

draws us into partnership with the living God as fellow workers in his

service. Committed to his agenda of bringing everything under the

Lordship of Jesus. In the words of the Ministry Framework, “We will fulfil

this commitment by seeking to help each person move out of the dominion of

darkness into the kingdom of the Son and to press forward towards maturity in

Christ.”

This commitment involves a God-centred view of the world. Recognising

God as Creator. That he created human beings as the pinnacle of creation.

Uniquely made in the image of God. Designed to live in a relationship with

the Triune God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Acknowledging the

fundamental, universal fracture of that relationship caused by humanity’s

rebellion against the rule of God. Understanding the existence of two

kingdoms: darkness and light.

This understanding of our world means each person is somewhere on a

spectrum with regard to God. No knowledge and no relationship at one

end. Perfect intimacy and knowledge (heaven) at the other. Paul speaks of

two kingdoms and the central point of the spectrum in Colossians

1:13-14, ‘For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us

into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the

forgiveness of sins.’ God’s goal for humanity is movement from one

kingdom to the other. Through that which is achieved by Jesus’ death on

the Cross. In other words, ‘moving people to the right.’ Not just conversion

but transformation. From spiritual new birth and infancy to maturity in

Christ. Sharing this commitment of moving people to the right is central to

shared ministry. Brothers and sisters, remember these things: no one is

automatically in the kingdom of the Son; acceptance of the Lordship of

Jesus moves people into the Kingdom of God; we have a responsibility for

our own movement to the right and for the movement to the right of

others; we do this by pointing people to Jesus and his living word.

‘He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all

wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I

strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.’

Colossians 1:28-29

‘Unscripted Messiah’ OT: 1 Kings 5:1-9 (p335)

NT: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (p1188) Gospel: Luke 5:27-39 (p1032)

PARISH SERVICES

Weekly Sunday: Sunday @ 8 Holy Communion Sunday@10 Family Gathering including Kids’ Church 1.30pm Armchair Church - Woolgoolga Retirement Village

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Sunday: 3.45pm - Bible Study @ Marj Simmons’ Home 5pm - Youth@5 - Rectory - Years 9-12 Tuesday: 9.30am - Bridge - Parish Centre 4pm - Choir Rehearsal - Church Wednesday: 9am - Prayer Gathering - Chapel 9.30am - Young Mum’s Bible Study - Ministry Centre ‘in recess’ Afternoon - Women’s Bible Study - 2 groups alternate weekly 4.15pm - Sunday@10 Singing Practice 7.30-8.30pm - Men’s Bible Study - Ministry Centre ‘in recess’ Thursday: 6pm - Free English Conversation Classes - Parish Centre ‘in recess’ Friday: 5.30pm - WiFY - Parish Centre - Years 4-8 6pm - Friday Night Fellowship - Rectory Saturday: 8am - Saturday@8 for Prayer - Woolgoolga Headland by Water Tower

Rector: Rev David Hanger 0408 423 442 Young Families Ministry: Rev Simon Reeve 0450 255 055 Deacon: Rev Pam Stone 0418 228 885 Ministers: The Congregation Parish Office: PO Box 49 Woolgoolga NSW 2456 66541370 (all hours) Op Shop: 21 Scarborough Street, Woolgoolga Email: [email protected] Website: www.northernbeachesanglicans.org.au

TODAY’S SERMON READING

Luke 5:27-39 (p1032)

COLLECT: Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, may, through the renewing power of your Spirit, rise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Thank you Father, for making yourself known to us, showing us the way of salvation through faith in your Son. We ask you now to teach us through your word, so that we may be ready to serve you, for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

SENTENCE To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might for ever and ever. Revelation 5:13

The faithfulness of the New Testament

is that JESUS is found in the Old!

May God bless all of you on your special day.

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Shirley Whackett, John Simmons, Andrew Jary, Lacey Keam, Judy Howard, Bruce Chapman, Belinda McHale, Sidney Kelly, James Hall and Fiona Rynott.

Northern Beaches Anglicans in the Diocese of Grafton is committed to protecting your privacy. The people on this list have requested prayers at this time.

to everyone joining us in fellowship and worship in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Please join us for morning tea in our Parish Centre from 9.20am.

NEXT WEEK’S SERMON READING

Luke 6:1-11 (p1032)

Challenge Magazine on back table

SRE IN SCHOOLS Tuesday 11am-2.40pm

Wednesday 11.30am-1pm

BAPTISM WELCOME - A very warm welcome to David, Joo-Won and Patrick as they bring Maddison for baptism at Sunday@10. A welcome also to family and friends joining them on this special occasion. Our prayer is that your whole family will continue to grow in your love for Jesus.

DAYS OFF: David - Monday; Simon - Thursday; Pam - Tuesday

Next week’s readings: OT: 1 Kings 6:1-9, 37-38 (p335)

NT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (p1189) Gospel: Luke 6:1-11 (p1032)

CSM - 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World is an international movement that seeks to reach Muslims during Ramadan. Join Christians around the world in

praying during this time. (Anne D)

Saturday May 11

DIARY

8 May Faithfulness in Service 9 May Faithfulness in Service 14 May Parish Council 16 May Bishop in Council

Tuesday May 7

NO MARKET STALL ON MAY 11TH

Thursday May 9

&

HYMNFEST

Hymns of the Christian Faith

Sunday 19th May, 2.30pm

The Salvation Army,

Mastracolas Road,

Coffs Harbour

Entry donation

Brochure on the back table

FEDERAL ELECTION is 13 days away. Christians are being urged to pray four things during that period.

that God would rule over this election that righteous leaders would be elected to govern this nation in truth and justice

for God’s blessing upon all our current parliamentarians and leaders, including their families and all the candidates

for a multiplication of prayer and unity across the Body of Christ in Australia that people will wake up to the dangers facing our nation

for a spiritual awakening for Australia

REGULAR BIBLE READING was one of the challenges flowing from last Sunday’s message. It is difficult to find suitable, helpful, biblically rich personal Bible reading material. If you would like assistance in this matter please speak to David. He can email you sets of bible readings with short explanation, application and a prayer. This material can also be provided in hard copy.

HOW WE GIVE FINANCIALLY TO THE MINISTRY

OF NORTHERN BEACHES ANGLICANS

1. Parish Provider (anonymous) Forms at back of church, Post to: AFGD, PO Box 4, Grafton 2460

2. Direct Deposit or Internet Banking to: Acc. name: NBA Working Account BSB:705-077 Acc. No.:00040176 Reference: Offertory

3. Offertory Envelopes Sets of envelopes are available at back of church - place in offertory bag

4. Cash - place in offertory bag

HOW WE GIVE FINANCIALLY TO MISSIONS BOTH

IN AUSTRALIA AND OVERSEAS

1. Direct Deposit or Internet Banking to: Acc. name: NBA Working Account BSB:705-077 Acc. No.:00040176 Reference: Specify a mission

3. Use the mission side of the offertory envelopes and write on it the name of the mission you want to support. Unless specified donations will go to CMS. Place in offertory bag

4. Cash - place in a plain envelope with the name of the mission you want to support on it. Place in offertory bag

WiFy begins for Term 2 this

Friday May 10 at 5.30pm in the

Parish Centre.