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Welcome! We pray that God will minister to you through Worship, the Word and the 8 ‘And to the angel of the church in Sacrament. Being “What is God Smyrna write: These are the words doing?” Sunday, Sunday Club and the of the first and the last, who was Youth Group are in recess during the dead and came to life: 9 ‘I know your 10AM service. affliction and your poverty, even If you are a communicant member of though you are rich. I know the another Christian church, you are invited to share in the Holy Communion slander on the part of those who say in today’s 8AM service. Please follow that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 the guidance from the sides-persons as Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Beware, the devil is you come forward for Holy Communion. about to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested, If you would like prayer for any reason, and for ten days you will have affliction. Be faithful until death, please come to the front immediately as and I will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2.8-10 NRSVA) indicated on the overhead screen. Please use the CONNECT Card if you It is interesting what people look for when they join a church. have questions about today’s worship What do you look for? Would you have joined the church at service and the Christian faith. Please Smyrna? stay for refreshments and fellowship The city of Smyrna was called the “beauty of Asia” and was the after the services! ☺ second most notable city in Asia next to Ephesus. A city of many thousands called Ismer is still there today. It, too, has a this week! Christian church. Smyrna was a wealthy commercial centre TODAY - “What is God doing?” noted for an herb from which myrrh came. The word Smyrna Sunday: 8AM - Holy Communion itself means “myrrh.” Myrrh is a sweet perfume used in (trad.); 10AM “What is God embalming the dead, so the word is related to suffering and doing?” family service with death. It is especially appropriate for the church at Smyrna children’s church (winter soup) because it was a suffering church. 22 July (Monday) - Table Tennis This church that the Lord Jesus Christ promises to crown was [7.30PM] - Church Hall in a city noted for its wickedness and opposition to the gospel of 23 July (Tuesday) - Playgroup [10AM] Christ. Smyrna also was a centre for emperor worship and had - Church Hall a temple built to Tiberius Caesar. Many Jews, who were 24 July (Wednesday) - CARE opposed to Christians lived in the city. They constantly Group & Prayer [10AM, Church] harassed the church. Some special qualities, then, were needed 25 July (Thursday) - CARE for a church in such hostile surroundings. Of all the seven Group & Prayer [7.30PM, (Continued on page 3) Vicarage] 26 July (Friday) - Church office The Australian Church Women (Dandenong Unit), open [10AM - 12 noon]; Ladies invites you to attend the Fellowship Day cuppa - Waverley Gardens Service 2019 on Friday 26 July from 10AM [10AM]; Thanksgiving service (St Paul Apostle Catholic Community, 5 William (Russell Boustead) - 7PM Hovell Dr, Endeavour Hills VIC 3802). For further information, 28 July - CMS Sunday with Chris, please contact Beryl Dickinson. EVERYONE WELCOME!! Grace & Micah Adams 8AM - Holy **Winter months ** Communion (trad.); 10AM ‘Soup & Bread’ after the 10AM Family service with children’s service (gold coin donation) church, Sunday Club and Holy Please take this CANDLE with you today and pass it to your Communion [Please bring a plate friends. Thank you! of food to share] 1 For URGENT PASTORAL CARE — call Santa PRAYER CHAINS: Cynthia [9704 9705]; Birthdays: Brian [9791 4496]; 24 July - Lyn Weightman, Chloe Vaughan & Noelle [9546 0353] http://bciowa.org/january-prayer-focus-in-all-things-pray/ Farrell • How you can support & Anglican Church of Rwanda (Abp. Laurent Mbanda);Diocese of participate in our mission! Sydney (Abp Glenn Davies, Regional Bps Chris Edwards, Michael • PRAY for PARISH RENEWAL! Stead, Peter Hayward, Ivan Lee, Peter Lin, Malcolm Richards, • SET ASIDE time to share and Clergy & People); Bush Church Aid Society; City on a Hill use your talents here! Melbourne East (Nicholas Coombs); episcopal visit, Footscray • SHARE your financial Dinka Congregation; the Archbishop, Bishops, clergy and people treasure. The easiest & of the Diocese of Melbourne in their ministries. preferred way is by direct • transfer via the ADF (at no Thank you for praying with us. We look forward to meeting cost to you or the church) or you in person and visiting our partner churches in Australia. weekly offertory envelopes. Please praise God for using Chris, Grace and Micah to bless • Garry or the Wardens will the wider church. Please pray for lasting fruit in the life of the provide you with information church and pray for Chris, Grace and Micah as they prepare and concerning both systems. All travel to Australia. information provided is • O Lord, confidential. who promises wisdom to those who ask, please help Christians • You can also transfer your who face new situations of pressure and persecution, where donations directly to: “St Michael laws have recently changed, imposing punishments on those who and St Luke Anglican Church: faithfully obey Christ’s teaching, or where society is growing BSB 063249 a/c 10044425” more intolerant and hostile. May Your Holy Spirit be their parish. Guide us all as we reach counsellor, to lead and guide them into uncharted territory. We -out to the community. Guard ask that You will especially give to pastors and ministers the gifts all parish leaders and their of discernment, insight and wisdom, that they will know how to families as they lead your people advise other believers who look to them for leadership. We ask in this place. May your Kingdom this in the Name of Jesus Christ. (James 1:5) Amen come here as in heaven. We • Lord of all being, whose pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. throne is in the heavens yet who by our response in faith can Almighty Father and God of make our hearts a house of prayer, may our constant devotion compassion, we praise You for lead us in the deeper discoveries of faith. Support us in our leap your gifts of healing, comfort & of faith especially in this season of Parish Renewal. May this peace to all known to us including, season uncertainty turn into assurance in you as we learn the Aureliya, Audrey, Barry, meaning of the gospel, the joy and finality of its truth, and the Claudette, Cynthia, Grenville, victory of its cross in unveiling your purpose for all creation and Jean, Jean, John, Nadia, Noreen, for this parish. Restore us in soul and spirit and, save us from Oscar, Roger, Seelan, Yacoub, allowing our faith to burn low. May the wonders and glories of Yvonne, Varuni, Chandrani and the Christian faith in every age inspire our personal and all who we remember in our collective zeal to work, to serve, to win and to sacrifice for you. hearts. Comfort all who mourn In doing your holy will may we see your new name written the passing of loved ones during forever upon our hearts. Abide in us always, dear God today this week. Grant your favour, and always. We thank you for all who are attending the Alpha grace & patience on all who programme praying that you will continue to guide them as they seek suitable employment go through areas of life that are uncomfortable to talk about. (Garry, Joanne, Mark, Melville & May the questions they have concerning faith in your Son Jesus others). Give wisdom for Christ be addressed during this programme. We pray for Chris, Sakthe Kumar in his final year of Grace and Micah Adams as they visit the parish next Sunday. theological studies & journey May your Holy Spirit inspire them as they speak about “doing mercies for all who travel. We the impossible.” May the words we hear next Sunday inspire all pray for all who serve in of us to trust and rely on you as you do the impossible in our institutions of health and care. In lives and in this parish especially in renewing and reviving this Jesus’ name. Amen. 2 TODAY’s Bible reading: Genesis 18.1-10; Ps 15; Colossians 1.15-29; Luke 10.38-42 Sentence: God has given me the responsibility of serving his church by proclaiming his entire message to you. [Colossians 1.25 NLT] PRAYER for the day: Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ: amid the cares of our daily lives, make us attentive to your voice and alert to your presence, that we may treasure your word and serve you above all else. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. Reading the Bible together Looking ahead! 22 July 2 Samuel 6; 1 Chro. 13; Psalm 68; John 11 30 July - Wardens & Parish Council meeting 23 July 1 Chro. 14, 15; Psalm 132; John 12 August 2019 - Collection of Mission Boxes 24 July 1 Chro. 16; Psalm 106; John 13 13 August - Holy Communion in Estia Aged 25 July 2 Samuel 7; Psalm 2; 1 Chro. 17; John 14 Care, Dandenong [11AM] 26 July 2 Sam 8, 9; 1 Chro. 18, 19; Ps 20; John 15 18 August - “What is God doing?” Sunday, 27 July 2 Sam 10; 1 Chro. 20; Psalm 20; John 16 CMS Cards ministry with Bishop John & 28 July Genesis 18.20-32; Psalm 85; Gayelene Harrower with Reception to Anglican Colossians 2.6-15; Mark 6:30-44 Church/Communion LED lights in Church 27 August - Wardens & Parish Council meeting 01 September - Father’s Day Total Amount needed $5,200 15 September - “What is God doing?” Sunday Amount raised to 14 July 2019 $1,919 22 September - Spring Parish Luncheon (details TBA) Amount remaining $3,281 Notes: Project commencement: 2 June 2019 Minimum required: 50 people contributing a minimum of $2 per week for 52 weeks.