The Anglican PARISH OF LONGBEACH The Anglican PARISH OF LONGBEACH St. Chad’s St. Aidan’s St. Chad’s St. Aidan’s 12-14 Thames Promenade, 1-3 Poulson Street, 12-14 Thames Promenade, 1-3 Poulson Street, Chelsea Carrum Chelsea Carrum Ph. 9772 1251 Ph. 9772 1251 January 14th 2018 January 14th 2018 Holiday Edition Pew Sheet Holiday Edition Pew Sheet

How are you going with New Year Resolutions? May we suggest one? Why not How are you going with New Year Resolutions? May we suggest one? Why not make it: to read your Bible every day! If you think that would be a good idea there make it: to read your Bible every day! If you think that would be a good idea there is a great App that’s now available called “The Bible in One Year.” It’s a free Bible is a great App that’s now available called “The Bible in One Year.” It’s a free Bible reading app with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Nicky Gumbel, you’ll reading app with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Nicky Gumbel, you’ll remember, is the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London and the pioneer of Alpha. remember, is the Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London and the pioneer of Alpha. Why not give it a try? Go to: www.bibleinoneyear.org and download it. Why not give it a try? Go to: www.bibleinoneyear.org and download it. Let us know how you go. Let us know how you go.

Service and program times over Christmas and the New Year Service and program times over Christmas and the New Year Monday morning office will resume on February 5 Monday morning office will resume on February 5 Lunch Church is back! And Matt’s Place starts again this week. Lunch Church is back! And Matt’s Place starts again this week. Thursday 10am starts this week too Thursday 10am starts this week too Pantry 5000 is back operating with full service Pantry 5000 is back operating with full service Sunday@6:30 is back tonight – 14 January Sunday@6:30 is back tonight – 14 January The Op Shop - a big thank you to the Op shop committee, Joyce, Fay, Mavis The Op Shop - a big thank you to the Op shop committee, Joyce, Fay, Mavis and Rita, also to Monica, Sandra and Heather who worked tirelessly to and Rita, also to Monica, Sandra and Heather who worked tirelessly to clean out the shop and spruce it up for the opening this week. We could clean out the shop and spruce it up for the opening this week. We could not have managed without our resident handyman, so thanks a million not have managed without our resident handyman, so thanks a million Alan. We truly appreciate all your help. Alan. We truly appreciate all your help. TODAY’S SENTENCE: TODAY’S SENTENCE:

We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ the Son of God, the king of Israel. We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ the Son of God, the king of Israel. John 1.41, 49 John 1.41, 49

PRAYER OF THE DAY PRAYER OF THE DAY

Eternal God, whose Son, Jesus Christ, is now exalted as Lord of all, and Eternal God, whose Son, Jesus Christ, is now exalted as Lord of all, and pours out his gifts upon the Church: grant it that unity which only your pours out his gifts upon the Church: grant it that unity which only your Spirit can give, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to Spirit can give, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who

lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. and for ever. Amen.

UPHOLDING IN PRAYER THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED: UPHOLDING IN PRAYER THOSE WHO ARE SICK OR IN NEED: Val & Tom, Judith & David, Norman & Pat, Ken & Jan, Deborah, Rod, the Val & Tom, Judith & David, Norman & Pat, Ken & Jan, Deborah, Rod, the bereaved family of Kevin McCarthy bereaved family of Kevin McCarthy Prayer Chain: Christine Taylor 0407 725 692 Prayer Chain: Christine Taylor 0407 725 692

Pantry 5000 Food of the week: Jars of jams and spreads Pantry 5000 Food of the week: Jars of jams and spreads PARISH NEWS: PARISH NEWS:

Ever heard of the alpha Course? “Ever heard of the alpha Course,” Ever heard of the alpha Course? “Ever heard of the alpha Course,” you say, “Of course I have. Well in that case you’ll be encouraged you say, “Of course I have. Well in that case you’ll be encouraged that we’re running it again at Longbeach in 2018 starting on February that we’re running it again at Longbeach in 2018 starting on February 20 at Lunch Church (11:30am in the Parish Centre at St Chad’s). For 20 at Lunch Church (11:30am in the Parish Centre at St Chad’s). For those of you who haven’t heard, the alpha Course is a series of those of you who haven’t heard, the alpha Course is a series of discussions run over 10 weeks that explores who Jesus is and what discussions run over 10 weeks that explores who Jesus is and what

relevance He has for our lives today. It is designed and presented by relevance He has for our lives today. It is designed and presented by Nicky Gumble, the Vicar of Holy Trinity, Brompton. Each session Nicky Gumble, the Vicar of Holy Trinity, Brompton. Each session begins with fellowship (sometimes over a meal) followed by a video begins with fellowship (sometimes over a meal) followed by a video presentation by Nicky, followed by coffee and discussion of the topic presentation by Nicky, followed by coffee and discussion of the topic that Nicky explored in the session earlier. that Nicky explored in the session earlier. Here is what a few people said about the alpha Course: Here is what a few people said about the alpha Course: Sarah - Alpha was an amazing experience and it extended my Sarah - Alpha was an amazing experience and it extended my

knowledge on faith. I felt it educated me and improved my knowledge on faith. I felt it educated me and improved my relationship with God. I would recommend anyone to go who is relationship with God. I would recommend anyone to go who is curious, anxious or needs guidance. curious, anxious or needs guidance. Len - The Alpha course was an incredible experience. It was lovely Len - The Alpha course was an incredible experience. It was lovely

to sit and ask questions in a safe and welcoming place. I was nervous to sit and ask questions in a safe and welcoming place. I was nervous

to begin with but my confidence grew over the weeks, as did our to begin with but my confidence grew over the weeks, as did our friendship as a group. I really enjoyed the structure of the course with friendship as a group. I really enjoyed the structure of the course with talks from Nicky Gumbel (he made me laugh and cry!) insightful talks from Nicky Gumbel (he made me laugh and cry!) insightful discussion time and beautiful puddings. I would like to thank all the discussion time and beautiful puddings. I would like to thank all the lovely people who provided yummy vegan options! lovely people who provided yummy vegan options!

We encourage you to pray about who you could invite to come to We encourage you to pray about who you could invite to come to

the alpha course and whether or not you would like to be a team the alpha course and whether or not you would like to be a team

member. Please see any of the staff if you have any questions or if member. Please see any of the staff if you have any questions or if you are able to help. you are able to help.