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 , Regional Bps , Michael • PRAY for PARISH RENEWAL! Stead, Peter Hayward, , , , • 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.

(Continued from page 1) Our next fund-raising event is: churches, this is the one the Lord says he will ▪ Saturday 10 August - “annual Sri crown. Lankan Hopper Night” - see There are two qualities that will cause Christ to noticeboard crown the church. The first one is fearlessness, “Do ▪ Adults: $25 per person not fear what you are about to suffer” (v10). It is not ▪ Kids: under 10 Free God’s will that we be fearful: “for God did not give ▪ Please speak to Larry and/or Prasantha us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power for more details & to offer your and of love and of self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1.7). assistance. The second quality is faithfulness, “Be faithful until Please note: death, and I will give you the crown of life” (v10). ▪ Tickets books are available from Brian, The church was already loyal and, they are to Theo, Anand, Julia, Larry & Prasantha. ▪ All who have taken ticket books MUST remain loyal, even if it meant death. th Polycarp, pastor/bishop of the Smyrna church, indicate numbers sold by 4 August and suffered death for Jesus Christ. He was return the balance tickets and the money. commanded to say, “Caesar is Lord,” but instead ▪ If they are not returned it is assumed that he said, “Jesus is Lord. Eighty and five years have I all the tickets taken has been sold and served Him, and has done me no wrong.” So they they will need to pay for the lot. We want to take stock of the sales on that day took him, bound him, and burned him at the stake. ▪ Tickets will not be sold at the As he died, Polycarp glorified Christ by saying, entrance. This is to minimise the risk of “Jesus is Lord! Jesus is Lord!” people forcing entrance at the last It is this kind of life and this kind of church that the minute. Lord Jesus crowns! Would you join this kind of ▪ Those who wish to donate items for the church? hamper/raffle, are to bring them on a [adapted from: T T Crabtree, The Zondervan Pastor’s annual Sunday & give it to Cleoni. (If Cleoni is 1999, Zondervan, pp. 121-124] not in, please give to Prasantha or Larry) 3

praying for the mission of Anglican parish of St Michael & St Luke: Living God, you have called us to be the Body of Christ. As we “renew, revive, reach out,” may our parish be a sign of hope in this community. May all we do, and all we are becoming, bring praise to your name and draw others to your love. We ask these things in the name of Jesus, who came to serve and bring us the fullness of life. Amen

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connect If you would like prayer for any reason, please come to the front immediately after Communion. who we are! useful contacts ... The Anglican Parish of St Michael & St Luke is a part of the Ministers: All Parishioners! Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. We encourage one Vicar: Santa Packianathan another to RENEW our relationship with God through our  9792 4925, 9790 6533, REVIVE 0438 509 669 Lord Jesus Christ, to partner with the LORD to  [email protected] God’s church and to REACH OUT [Santa is out of office on Thursday] to others as the Holy Spirit reveals. Sacristan: Brian Bird [9791 4496] Our Mission: R U OK Team Coordinator: VACANT- Please call Santa Our Values: Children’s Ministry: Anne Oliver [9791 3879] Youth Ministry: Vaughan Smith [9546 our regular services are: 0353] Play Group: Julia [0400 527 876] 8AM Sunday - Holy Communion (traditional) Honorary Licensed Lay Ministers: 10AM Sunday - Holy Communion & Children’s Church Brian Bird, Garry Martin, Theo 10AM (3rd Sunday only - unless indicated otherwise) - “What Rutgers, John Singh. is God doing?” & Children’s Church [ALL WELCOME!] Church Wardens: Vaughan Smith (Parish Crim-Check DURING TERM TIME: Administrator) [9546 0353]; Cleoni SUNDAY CLUB (Kindergarten to Year 6) & YOUTH Loos (Child Safe Officer) [9755 GROUP (Year 7 to Year 12) meets during the Sunday 7097]; Larry Loos [9795 7371] 10AM service (except 3rd Sunday). Council Secretary : Cleoni Loos [9755 PLAYGROUP meets every Tuesday morning (10AM- 7097] 12Noon) Treasurer: Courtney Cook [0409 332 CARE GROUPS meet every week to inspire, support/pray 377] for one another & grow in faith (Wednesday 10AM- Stewardship: Garry Martin [9704 9705] 12Noon in Church office; Thursday 7.30PM in Vicarage). Church Office: VACANT-Please call Santa If you wish to participate in any of these activities or Hall Hire: Anand Raj [0404 043 536] have questions, please contact the church office for more Child Protection: 1300 360 391 details. We will love to hear from you! Kooyoora Ltd: 1800 135 246 acknowledgment of traditional how to contact us owners of the land: 1472 Heatherton Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175, AUSTRALIA We gather on the traditional lands of Church office: + 61 3 9792 4925 the Wurundjeri and Boonerwrung (or Church e-mail: [email protected] Bunurong) tribes of the Kulin Nation, and we acknowledge them as the Website: www.lumiac.org.au Traditional Owners. We pay our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dandenonganglicans/ respects to their Elders, past and FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/dandenonganglicans/ present.

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