PRAYER POINTS-LET’S PRAY:For the Church around the World: The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa. The Diocese of Willochra, Bishop John Stead. Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo and Bishop Manasseh Gahima in the Gahini Diocese in Rwanda and our link parishes of Musenyi and Karangazi. For the church in our Diocese and Parish: the Parish of Traralgon, Rev’d Canon Jeff Richardson and Rev’d Marilyn & Adrian Obersby. Bishop Richard Treloar & Leanne, our rector The Venerable Graham Knott & June, our deacon Rev’d Dr. Graham Toohill and Sue and our lay minister Ms Belinda Seabrook.For organisations helping people and others: Clergy Appointments Boards, Vocational Panel, Ecumenical Affairs Committee of the Province, other denominations in our town and their clergy and all clergy who have permission to officiate in the Diocese.For our missionaries: Ingrid ten Hoopen serving in India with Mukti Mission and working in the Special Needs School and Vocational Skills Program, soon to return to Australia. For Nungalinya College, Darwin, N.T.- pray for the panel as they interview people for the position of Principal and for the finances of the college as they are looking very tight with fewer students being able to attend than hoped.For those in need: Sally Messer, Steph, Valmai G, Shirley, Mary, Pat, Gwen T, John, Ken M, Marilyn Davis, Kelly & Geoff, Milly, Jess, Robin, Val Thompson, Al. Steenholdt’s Mum, Sonali, Emily, Kelly, John C, David H, Barb. H, Jan T, Pam Morris & citizens of Yirrkala, family of the Late Sylvia Tuckett. HYMNS 8AM SEPTEMBER 2 2018: Refer service booklet.

NEXT WEEK’S SERVICES SEPTEMBER 2 2018: 8am St. Peter’s Holy Communion.

10am St. Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. NEXT WEEK’S READINGS SEPTEMBER 2 2018:

Song of Songs 2: 8-13, Psalm 45: 1-2, 6-9, Acts 7: 54-8: 1, Mark 7: 1-8, 14-23.

Anglican Parish of LeongathaNews and Information Sheet August 26, 2018, Pentecost.

Rector: The Venerable Graham Knott 5662 5043,0490 045 581, rectorleongatha1@bigpond.com

Office: 5662 2055, leonanglican@dcsi.net.au Deacon: The Rev’d Graham Toohill 5662 5095,

Prayer Chain: 5664 4432, website: www.leongathaanglican.org

A WARM WELCOME TO VISITORS.

Sentence: Jesus said, ‘It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.’ John 6.63Collect: Everliving God,by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified:hear the prayers we offer for all your faithful people,that in the ministry to which you have called themeach may serve you in holiness and truth;through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Hymns 8am: 495 Father, we give you thanks, who planted430 Your words to me are life and health538 Feed us now, Bread of life626 Lord of creation, to you be all praiseReadings:1 Kings 8: (1-6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 (pg. 358), Psalm 84 (APBA pg.

310),Ephesians 6: 10-20 (pg.1228), John 6: 56-69 (pg. 1117).

PARISH VISIONPreparing the way for the love of God to reach all people by * Being shaped into the character of Jesus * Maturing in the expression of each individual’s spiritual ministry * Fulfilling our God-given purpose in the world. Welcome The focus of today is Welcome Ministry. We will be commissioning a Welcome Team comprising of Belinda Seabrook (Ministry Team Leader), Helen Atkin, Chris Campbell, Lesley

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Chisholm, Loris Clark, Peter Finlayson. They have been meeting together, resources are being gathered and today we pray for them as they commit themselves to this ministry. Welcome ministry is a specialised area of pastoral care. It is specifically aimed at welcoming new church members and encouraging them for the first six months as they connect and integrate into regular Sunday worship and ongoing Church fellowship. Welcome ministry encourages and assists new members to feel at home within the Church by providing a safe and welcoming first impression and experience of public worship and subsequently providing ongoing support with integration into a small group and or other ministry within the Parish. Welcome ministry is open to established Christians looking for a new home church, as well as, new Christians or people exploring Christianity for the first time. The aim of this ministry is to develop a culture of welcome, inclusion and evangelism within the Church body. This is a foundational ministry for truly becoming a gathering Church and fulfilling our commitment to preparing the way for the love of God to reach all people. This is a very distinct ministry from small groups, pastoral care and hospitality.Small Groups represent the foundational unit of belonging within the parish. Small groups form part of Church membership. A small group is a gathering of more than two people who are committed to one another and eager to learn more about Jesus through appropriate worship, discussion, learning, shared life and service. There are very different small groups throughout the parish, each having its own distinctive life and focus. It is vitally important that we find the best small group for each person based on their identity, hopes, dreams and expectations. The Welcome Ministry Team members will encourage those fresh to the church to experiment with different groups or suggest what they feel is the best group for each person. Lesley Chisholm is the Small Groups Ministry Team Leader who is always really pleased to speak with potential members or those who might like to establish a new group.Pastoral Care oversees the needs of those not being covered by the Welcome Team or in a Small Group. Our aim through pastoral care is to EVENTS THROUGH THE WEEK:Sunday 26: 5pm Sunday at Five-St. Peter’s. Monday 27: 10.30-12 noon ‘Pray & Play’. Tuesday 28: 10.30-12 noon Mainly Music.Wednesday 29: 10.30am cuppa-11am Mid-Week Service at St Peter’s,

Preparation for Daffodil Festival.Thursday 30: 10am-4pm Daffodil Festival St. Peter’s. Friday 31: 7am Prayer in the chapel, 10am-4pm Daffodil Festival St. Peter’s. Saturday Sept. 1: 10am-4pm Daffodil Festival St. Peter’s. Sunday 2: 10am-4pm Daffodil Festival St. Peter’s around services. WARM UP IN WINTER: Enjoy soup and some fresh bread after the Wednesday , 11am Mid-Week service at St. Peter’s. All welcome. DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES: Quiet Day at Harvey’s home hosted by Mothers’ Union Sept. 12, Public Bible Reading St. Peter’s Sept 20-23.

BIRTHDAYS &

ANNIVERSARIES: Lynette Grigg 29/08, Phyl Davison 01/09.

Please check the pigeon holes for mail. The rosters for September October 2018 will be available next Sunday. Those parishioners on next week’s roster will be notified next week.

2018 Leongatha Daffodil FestivalSt Peter’s Anglican Church

Cnr. McCartin & Bruce Sts Leongatha

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Free Entry Displays and Refreshments

Flowers in Praise Preserve for Life

Displays Coordinated by the GuildMorning & Afternoon Teas

Light LunchesCatering by St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild

Thursday 30 August 10am – 4pm Friday 31 August 10am – 4pm

Saturday 1 September 10am – 4pm Sunday 2 September 10am – 4pm

Church Services:Sunday 2 September at 8am and 10am

For more information, contact Coral Johnston (0409 165 227)

Marion Dewar (5662 4432) (imdewar@dcsi.net.au) Janice (Church Office 5662 2055)

encourage all of God’s people in the parish to grow in their awareness of God’s love, their likeness to Christ, and so to develop to their full potential in Christ through effective service and membership in a small group where possible. Other than the very sick, frail and those with ongoing conditions pastoral care is a journey to a small group where people genuinely feel they are both cared for and able to share in meaningful and deep relationships with other Christians where they can grow and bless others. Graham Toohill is the Pastoral Care Ministry Team Leader.Hospitality has recently been our focus as we continue to develop better ways of being church together following Services. Numbers of

round tables have been provided in the narthex for both Leongatha congregations. Pat Bowman has taken responsibility for this vital ministry following the 10.00am Service. Fellowship after Services is crucial and we are seeking to provide the best possible environment and refreshments in the space we have. We have improved the coffee as well as the food. It would help to create a great atmosphere if more people moved to this area directly after the Service keeping an eye out for those who may be isolated and involving them. We want Pat to be free to circulate more among people sharing hospitality so if you are willing to assist with this ministry in the kitchen we would love to hear from you. Members from the 8.00am Service are encouraged to exit via the narthex door and move to the tables for refreshments and fellowship.Four different ministry areas utilising and developing the gifts of many because “there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-5) As these ministries operate within the boundaries set in place by the Parish Council so the whole ministry of God’s people will be built up and we will become mature in Christ (Ephesians 4:12) and the work of Christ will multiply within our area. From Christ the whole church “grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” (Ephesians 4:16)So we will fulfil our Parish Vision which is: Preparing the way for the love of God to reach all people by: Being shaped into the character of Jesus; Maturing in the expression of each individual’s spiritual ministry; Fulfilling our God-given purpose in the world. Graham KnottNEW NOTICES:NB:The MIQ survey forms for St. Peter’s Building Project are due to be returned to Peter Finlayson by Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. Thanks. YOUTH GROUP ACTTIVITES TERM 3, 2018: Tues, Aug. 28, 7.30-8.30pm, Bible Study, Mulherin’s House, 52 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha.Sat. Sept. 1, 6-9.30pm, Ten-Pin Bowling, The Alley Ten Pin Bowling, Warragul. Meet at St. Peter’s. Sun. Sept. 2, 9.30-10am, Leaders’ Prayer Meeting, Bethel room at St. Peter’s.

CHARITY GARAGE SALE: 8am-3pm Fri Aug. 31 & Sat. Sept 1,

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8 Trease Street, Leongatha. Proceeds to: Salvos for drought relief and the Smith Family- a national independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians. Donations welcome. Enquiries Johanna Haasjes 5662 2494 or alberthaasjes134@gmail.com Flyer on the noticeboard.

TIME FOR GOD: 7.30pm, Monday, Sept. 3, (fortnightly) St Peters. A time for us to come together to worship and be open to where God is leading us and to move forward and deeper in our relationship with Jesus. We hope that we will see you there even if you are unable to stay for the whole evening which will conclude around 9.00pm.

HYMNS ALIVE: 2pm, Mon. Sept. 3, Presbyterian Church, Leongatha. All welcome. Come and enjoy fellowship together as we combine to make a joyful noise to our Lord and Saviour.

G.E.M.S (God’s Ecumenical Men Servants): 7.30pm , Wed., Sept. 5., AOG church. Speaker-Peter Watchorn, “The Lenny Gwyther Story .

DIOCESAN RETREAT 2018-THE ABBEY: 5pm, Fri. Sept 7-3.30pm Sat. Sept. 8. Come on retreat and savour the beauty and peace of The Abbey on Raymond Island. Retreat Leader: Bishop Garry Weatherill. Residential and non residential costs on the flyer on the notice board. Phone (03) 5156 6580) or info@theabbey.org.au to book or for more info. All Welcome.MU QUIET DAY: 10 for 10.30am start til 3.30pm, Wed. Sept.

12, David & Colleen Harvey’s home, 325 Garvies Road, Nerrena. Bring, bible, notebook, lunch, (tea, coffee & soup provided). Led by Janette Garing whose desire is to inspire people to understand how passionately our loving God desires

to encounter us in every moment of every day. All welcome. RSVP Heather Scott by Fri. Sept. 7 on 5662 2175 or email heatherscott@dcsi.net.au Directions and more info on the noticeboard.

REPEAT NOTICES:

SUNDAYS AT FIVE: 5pm, Today, Sunday, August 26, 2018, St. Peter’s. This is an opportunity for you to invite people to church. We long to see many more people come to know Jesus. Please keep the date now and think about who you may invite.

ECUMENICAL PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOOON:, 2pm, Today, August 26, Scots Pioneer Church, 1230 Mardan Road, Mardan South. ‘Progress in Zambia’ Presented by Rev. Deacon Jenny Preston. Event includes musical items and community singing. Afternoon tea is served.

PUBLIC BIBLE READING RELAY: COVER TO COVER: 5pm, Thursday Sept. 20 – 5pm, Sunday Sept, 23. The Combined Churches of Leongatha unite to read the Bible from cover to cover and proclaim the Word of God to the Leongatha Community. To participate or for more information please contact Belinda

Seabrook on 0438 622 721 or ministryleongatha@gmail.com

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