Sunday 10 February 2019 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Worship is a fusion of scripture and prayer.
Our purpose in gathering each Lord’s Day is to prepare us to live what we hear and to get what we hear with our ears into our feet as we follow Jesus.
Eugene Peterson
Naumai, Haere mai! Welcome!
Scripture Verse: Gracious is the Lord and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116: 5
Collect: All-knowing God, by the lake Christ called disciples to abundant life: Guide us in all you would have us do; give us the will and wisdom to obey you; help us to follow you trustfully and fearlessly that our lives may be rich and fruitful; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Readings: First Reading Psalm 116 Gospel Luke 5: 1-11
Preaching : “Living in the Land of the Living”
Reverend John Hughes General News:
“UP” : Tonight at 7pm., and thereafter fortnightly.
Thursday Eucharist: Thursday 14 February, 10am at St Ronan’s Church, Muritai Road
Cook-up: Another cook-up is planned for Saturday 16 February from 9 - 11.30am ish. Please bring your favourite knife, peeler or electric frypan, or big pot. For further info
speak to Rosemary Young, 562 7365, [email protected].
Cycle Ride and Picnic: A cycle ride and picnic at the lighthouse is planned for next Sunday, 17 February. Meet outside Sheryl Selwyn’s home, last house before gates to Pencarrow, 12 noon.
Jacob’s Cross: We will be collecting driftwood for the Jacob’s cross for our peace/silent Garden on Sunday, 24 February. Time and meeting place ………………………..
Missions: It’s good to have items of groceries and money each week in the basket for the City Mission. Can we strengthen our efforts and make this a weekly gift? Items needed are tinned food, toothpaste, and all non perishables. We love a heavy basket! From the team.
Women’s Coffee Group: This will recommence on Monday 18 February at “The Hive” - 10am.
Roster: We still have vacancies for some of our church duties, particularly morning tea. If you are able to help with this, or serve in some other way, please let the office know. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
St Alban’s Eastbourne Mission Statement Providing the living Presence of God’s Kingdom in Eastbourne and the Bays. Rhythms of Worship
Sunday 10 am Eucharist at Wellesley College Hall. Thursday Eucharist Each week at 10am. 14 February - St Ronan’s church Venues as notified by email and on the Parish Notice Board.
“UP” Fortnightly, commencing 10 February. Quiet time of Prayer and music. At 7pm Wellesley Hall.
Giving Supporting our faith community and mission is a normal part of our Christian Worship. If you would like to do this systematically or regularly here are Parish banking details. BNZ 020 500 0821577 000 Anglican Parish of Eastbourne.
Children
Kid’s Club Every Sunday during term time during the 10am Service.
Wellesley College Monday during term time. Libby Bloomfield at Wellesley College. 9.15am Chapel - Service at Wellesley College.
Chaplaincy The Parish provides Chaplaincy services to Wellesley College.
Games Evening Monthly during term time. Venue and time as advised prior to evening.
Rhythms of Prayers
Intercessory Prayer Thursday at 8.15am. Venue to be confirmed on the day by txt.
Centering Prayer Wednesday at 12 midday in St Alban’s Hall Foyer.
Contemplative Prayer Saturday at 8.30am in St Alban’s Hall Foyer.
Women’s Reflection Time Tuesday 7.30pm at St Ronan’s Church. Email the Office for more information: [email protected]
Discipleship
Groups Meetings are two a month, led jointly by Heather Molloy and Jen Young and Libby Bloomfield and Jennie Lovell-Smith. Joint shared meal at the Pavilion for the two groups as advised.
Knitwits Monthly, venue as advised prior to day—2.00-4.00pm.
Men’s Group Usually first Wednesday of month in the Sports and Services Club Tuatoru Street from 6pm.
Women’s Coffee Group Third Monday of the month at Hive, Rimu Street at 10am. Take a Break (Seniors) Second Thursday of the month (11am) at St Ronan’s Church
Mission Table Recommences early winter 2019.
Gospel Readings for the week
Monday Mark 6 : 53 - end Tuesday Mark 7: 1 - 13 Wednesday Mark 7: 14 - 23 Thursday Mark 7: 24 - 30 Friday Mark 7: 31 - end Saturday Mark 8: 1 - 10
Diocesan Mission Statement We are family; we are disciples; we care for the last, the lost and the least. This week 10 am Eucharist We welcome you! 10/2 San Antonio’s Church We’d love to welcome you to Presider Reverend John Hughes our contact list - to be in Preacher Reverend John Hughes Set-up / pack-up Chris Burtt, John Nippert touch every so often about Jean & Geoff Martel what’s coming up at Welcomers Mike and Priscilla Synnott St Alban’s, and/or to receive Liturgical Asst Philip Plimmer our weekly families email. 2nd chalice Fran Baldock Forms available on the entry Geoff Martel - Epistle Readers Jean Martel - Gospel desks. Intercessions Philip Plimmer Musician Jacqueline Ward Sound / tech Chris Burtt Kids’ Club Rose & Rebecca Odlin Morning tea Heather Molloy, Priscilla Synnott Next week 10 am Eucharist 17/2 Wellesley Hall Presider Reverend John Hughes Preacher Reverend John Hughes Set-up / pack-up Myles Breen, Liz Barrow Penny & John Grigg Welcomers Mike & Carolyn Parker Liturgical Asst Jutta Chisholm 2nd chalice Mike Parker Carolyn Parker - Epistle Readers Cushla Jamieson - Gospel Intercessions Jutta Chisholm “The Lord is good to those who wait Musician Libby and team for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.” Sound / tech Peter Baldock
Kids’ Club Heather, Molloy, Patsy Jorgensen Lamentations 3: 25 Morning tea Leonie Burke, Cushla Jamieson
St Alban’s Anglican Church, Eastbourne
Vicar Rev’d John Hughes 5626076 Vicar’s Warden Heather Molloy 021303838 People’s Warden Philip Plimmer 562 8211 Vestry Joy Baird, Libby Bloomfield, Patsy Jorgensen, Jeremy Lovell-Smith, Denis Packer and Mike Synnott Pastoral Care Jennie Lovell-Smith 562 0242 Coordinators Jean Martel 562 7415 Priests (Hon) Reverend Canon Peter Stuart, Reverend Tony Gardiner St Alban’s Anglican Church ● 11 Ngaio Street ● Eastbourne ● Lower Hutt 5013 ● New Zealand Telephone / Fax 562 6269 ● Website http://www.stalbanschurch.nz/ Facebook St Alban’s Church Eastbourne