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Offertories for last Sunday
Amount needed each week for
parish ministry in 2015: $6,950
(interim budget)
Offertories collected: $3,475
Electronic giving:
$3,018
TOTAL GIVING:
$6,493
Mission giving: $457
For giving offertories
electronically, the details are:
Parish: BSB 062-585,
Account 10117813,
All Saints Anglican Church Nowra
All Saints Community Care:
ASCC: BSB 032-691,
Account 246574,
All Saints Community Care Inc –
remember to include your name in
order to receive a tax-deductible
receipt.
Missions: BSB 062-585,
Account 10117821,
All Saints Anglican Church Nowra please indicate (or email the
Treasurer) if your donation is
intended for a specific mission.
Graham Tillott, Treasurer
Shoalhaven Men’s 2015
Convention - 28
th
February
8.30am – 3.30pm
Nowra Anglican College
Speaker: Steve Wakeford “A
study in Ecclesiastes” Cost: $45
(includes Morning Tea & Lunch)
Register at:
shoalhavenmensconvention.org.au
or phone Mick on 4443 7326 by
24/2/2015
Whom to contact
Welcome to the family of
Office
4421 2018
[email protected]
4421 6884
www.allsaintsnowra.org.au (fax) 4421 7122
Secretary: Jan Booth
Mon-Fri 9-12noon
Acting Rector
Bp David Mulready
[email protected]
4421 2018
0428 030 774
Associate Minister
Rev Jai McMordie
0425 279 721
[email protected] 4421 2018
Student Minister
Ministry for Youth & Children
Josh Murphy
[email protected]
0401 163 620
4421 2018
Ministry to Seniors
Rev David Woodbridge
[email protected]
0429 442 302
4423 0274
Minister for Open House Fellowship
Rev Ray Beckman
[email protected]
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Nerriga
The Union Church, Greenwell Point
as we meet together to meet with God
8th February 2015
‘Jesus sets the record straight’
8am: Proverbs 11:1-10, p999 Romans 3:1-8, p1749
10am & 5pm:
Romans 3:1-8, p1749
What we do...
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Point to the Lord
Jesus, with
Bibles open, in
the power of the
Holy Spirit
Jesus had told the Disciples of his approaching death and
they were troubled and confused.
Church Wardens
Bruce Wright
Ron Hockey
Kay Cutmore
[email protected]
4446 0661
0428 428 940
4422 8459
Treasurer
Graham Tillott
[email protected]
0410 185 071
The results
we look for...
Verger & Maintenance Co-ordinator
Allan Weatherby
0434 108 017
[email protected]
Loving
fellowships of
committed
believers;
worshipping God
together,
seeking to
reconcile people
to Christ, to
mature them in
Him, to involve
them in service
to one another
and the world.
All Saints Community Care
Lyn Miles
[email protected]
(fax)
Bus (mobile 0405 108 994)
Sunday:
10am service
Wednesday: for Open House
4423 1099
4423 1998
0405 108 994
0405 108 994
(leave message on Bus mobile)
John 14:1-14, p1675
John 14:1-14, p1675
We read in John 14:1-14 of Jesus explaining things to the
Disciples upon which action was needed.
They already trusted in God but Jesus explained that He was
the only way to the Father. They needed to trust in Him as
well, for He and the Father are one.
In an age of supposed tolerance, the claim by Christians to
have the only access to God sounds somewhat arrogant.
What about the other religions? Aren’t there many ways to
God?
Taking God at His word is not arrogance but faith. We should
have great confidence in believing and proclaiming that
Jesus is the only way to knowing God. If Jesus was wrong on
this point then we can’t believe anything that He said!
May the Lord help us as we better understand God’s truth
during 2015.
Sincerely in Christ,
David Mulready
Prayer
This week at a glance: 9th to 15th February 2015
The special prayer for today (The Collect) Lord God, you know that we
cannot put our trust in anything that we do: help us to have faith in you
alone, and mercifully defend us by your power against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Mon
Diocesan Prayer Almighty God, we call upon you for such an outpouring of
your Holy Spirit upon us, that we as your people may be assured of your
love through your word, seek to please the Saviour in all things, manifest
the godly life and be filled with prayerful and sacrificial compassion for
the lost in all the world. In the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen
Please Pray for... those we know who are ill or facing long term
illness: Madira Arnold, Ray & Sue Beckman, Peggy Dowling, John Glennan, Jan
2.30pm
Tuesday Ladies Bible Study Leader’s meeting in the Cottage
7.30pm
Ladies Craft Group in Hall (Crafting Forever Friendships)
Tue
10.00am
Parish Ladies Bible Study in Hall
Wed
8.00am
Praying for the Parish & Beyond in the Cottage
Nowra Public School Scripture
Thur
Those who are housebound/Nursing Home residents: Warren Barrett, Yvonne
Harvey, Phyllis O’Keeffe, Reg Pope, Nancy Sharples, Violet Stockman
Open House Fellowship (& Meal) in Hall
9.30am
EPIC (Every Parent in Christ) in Hall – Crèche provided
Greenwell Point Public School Scripture
2.00pm
Senior Ladies Bible Study in Hall
8.00am
Retired Men’s Bible Study in Hall
10.00am
English for Life Classes in Hall
3.00pm
Kid’s Club (yrs 4-6) in Hall
7.00pm
“Rev 21” Youth Group in Hall
Sat
8.00am
Men’s Breakfast in Hall
Sun
8.00am
Holy Communion, followed by Morning Tea in the Hall
Fri
Hancock, Shane Iredale & mum Beryl, Sally Jones, Frank Kercher, Rob Maher,
Alys McNaughton, Norm Piercy, Matthew Pickering, Glen Simpkins, Yani Stawski,
Beryl Stewart, Anne Wellman, Barbara Willis (Sue’s mum), David Woodbridge
Continuing progress for: Barbara Walton
6.15pm
10.00am
Morning Service, followed by Morning Tea in the Hall
Pray for our Confirmation Candidates, Daniel & Jordan Hockey, Alex &
2.00pm
Nursing Home Ministry Team Meeting - 13 Flanagan Crt Worrigee
Callum Mackay, Terry Staples & Jemma Hamaty as Jai prepares them for their
Confirmation on Tuesday 24th February.
4.00pm
Confirmation Class in Cottage
Annual General Meeting (Sunday 8th March, 11.30am)
When the early church needed people to handle their administrative arrangements
they looked for those who were “full of the Spirit and wisdom”.
Pray that God will guide us to select such people to be Churchwardens, Parish
Councillors, Nominators & Synod Reps at our upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Nominations forms are available today
Pray for Rev Geoff & Mrs Anne Thompson Please uphold Geoff and Anne as
they prepare to make the move to Nowra that God will bless them in their future
ministry amongst us.
Important Diary Dates
Confirmation Service 7pm, Tuesday 24th February
5.00pm
Evening Service (starts with a cuppa and chat in the Hall,
Children’s Dinner at 5pm, Service commences at 5.30pm in the
Church)
All Saints Community Care “suggested Pantry item”
Next Sunday: Instant
noodles
All Saints Community Care:
Back from break
ASCC is open again for 2015 after a break over the Christmas - New Year period.
Change to opening days
Our office at 74 Osborne St will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only
Annual General Meeting 11.30am, Sunday 8th March
until further notice.
Commencement of Ministry Service &
Official Welcome to Rev Geoff & Mrs Anne Thompson 4pm,
The change to 3 days is part of a holding plan put in place while we consider the
issues that arose during our review day last November. Please pray for wisdom as
discussions continue.
Saturday 14th March
Lyn Miles, COORDINATOR
Sermon Notes
Title:
Jesus sets the record straight
Bible passage:
John 14:1-14
Preacher:
David Mulready (8am & 10am); Jai McMordie (5pm)
Important events coming up
Confirmation Service Tuesday 24th February at 7pm
This will be a very significant day for our Parish and especially
for our candidates, Daniel & Jordan Hockey, Alex & Callum
Mackay, Terry Staples and Jemma Hamaty who will be
presented to Bishop Peter Hayward for Confirmation.
Please uphold each of our candidates in prayer and we
encourage you to be present at this important service.
Supper will follow at the conclusion of the service and if you are able to contribute a
plate of cake, slice, sandwiches or biscuits it would be appreciated.
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 8th March at 11.30am in the Church
At the Annual General Meeting we elect people to significant roles,
hear reports on ministry, pass the budget and have the opportunity to
make recommendations to Parish Council.
There are a number of brochures describing “What do the positions of
Parish Councillor and Warden involve?” available from the back table.
In order to give people a chance to prepare prayerfully for the AGM, people are
encouraged to submit in advance to the church office: Nomination
forms, which include short descriptions for the different positions of
Churchwardens, Parish Councillors, Nominators and Synod
Representatives, these are available in your bulletin today.
Completed & signed forms can be placed in the “Church Letter box” at
the back of the church.
A list of nominees and received reports of our various ministries will be made
available the Sunday before the meeting so people can think and pray about them
beforehand.
The excitement is building!!
Not long now until we welcome Geoff and Anne
Thompson to Nowra! We will be having an Induction
Service on Saturday, 14th March at 4pm, followed
by light refreshments!
PLEASE could you indicate on the list at the back of
the church what you would like to contribute to the
light refreshments? Thank you for your help!
Next Sunday
Topic: Something to prove
Bible Passage: John 14:15-31
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to ring me (Kay Cutmore) on 44228459.
Rob Dunstan has indicated that she will help in the kitchen and Margaret Richardson
has kindly said she would set out the tables with tablecloths. They will need help, if
you would like to assist them please let them know. The Wardens
SOWING AND REAPING
Notices
Service at Nerriga Today
You are invited to join our brothers and sisters at Nerriga
today at 2pm for a service of Holy Communion.
Afternoon tea will be served after the service
Note: John will be taking the church bus out to Nerriga for
those who would like to attend the service.
The bus will be leaving the church carpark at 12.45pm – Bus fare is: $2per person
If possible, please let John know if you will be travelling by bus by ringing 4423 6974
or just turn up on the day.
Men’s breakfast
Our next Men’s breakfast will be held next Saturday, 14th Feb
starting at 8am in the Hall – cost for a breakfast of cereal,
bacon, egg & toast is $5.
Come along and bring a friend! Enquiries to Jai on 0425 279 721
Ash Wednesday
There will be a short service of Holy Communion on Wednesday 18th February
commencing at 8am. All are welcome to attend this service.
“The God of Life” by Bishop John Harrower ($10)
You can order a copy of the book for Lent TODAY by filling in a
‘Care & Communication Card” and placing it in the letterbox at the back of church.
Enquiries – David Woodbridge 0429 442 302
Reynold’s Commissioning Service
Dave & Liz’s commissioning service will be held on
Saturday 21st February, 10.30am at St Michaels
Anglican Cathedral, Wollongong and you are invited
to attend this service of celebration and reaffirmation of
their partnership in the Gospel as they are ‘sent’ out
again to East Asia.
John will be driving the church bus for any parishioner who needs transport to attend
this service. Either contact John on 4423 6974 or put your name and contact details
on the Notice Board list.
The bus will be leaving from the church carpark by 9am (be here by 8.50am) Bus fare
is: $2per person
Dear friends,
Being a Christian involves total commitment: our whole lives are at our Lord’s
disposal. This includes our money!
Please prayerfully consider how much you give to the Lord’s work in this Church as
we have only seven weeks left before our new Rector arrives. You might consider
electronic giving.
Sincerely in Christ,
David Mulready
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows
generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in
his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
SECET News (Shoalhaven Employers of Christian Education Teachers Inc)
Prayer and Praise Day Saturday 21 Feb:
Pray at home, at the prayer gathering at All Saints' (2pm – 4pm in the church) or at
other local churches - see your SECET rep for local arrangements.
Thanksgiving & Commissioning Service Sunday 22nd Feb
2:00pm at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kinghorne St Nowra (opposite Aldi).
Come and encourage your local primary and secondary Scripture teachers as they go
into the schools each week.
Pray for SECET & SRE Teachers: Grant Abbott (Bomaderry HS), Andrew Perry &
Wendy Kettlewell (Nowra HS), Marty Richardson & Alison Stewart (Shoalhaven),
Michael Davey {Keith Fellows on LSL} (Vincentia HS)
SECET Board Representative: Elaine Langshaw
Teacher Support Group: Elaine Langshaw, Beth Dodd
SRE Teachers at Nowra, Greenwell Pt, Nowra Hill: Catherine Apperley, Barbara
Davey, Shane Iredale, Josh Murphy, Elaine Langshaw, Leanne Beer, Catherine Bolton,
Robert Emery, Jai McMordie
All Saints Global Partnerships
Matt & Donna Toulmin
Dear friends and supporters,
I’ve hit the ground running in India, while Donna has had the joy in Australia of
taking our kids back for their first day at school this week. For Ellie, that means first
day at big school. Wow!
The opportunity for Donna to have the surgery next week came out of the blue … just
before we were due to leave as a family. It was strange to change plans like that,
and postpone departure from Australia for Donna and kids. But we are glad Donna
can receive this medical help, and it does simplify things over in India that Matt can
get everything ready and rolling along, then welcome Donna and kids to our home in
India in 4 weeks’ time.
Continued over….
Things are getting off to a good start in India. I felt very encouraged as I caught up
with all that is going on in our State, thinking of how God has brought together an
alliance of churches and organisations in the region, and the team is learning more
how to offer in-time and targeted training that benefits minority language
communities in the villages. God’s light is shining brighter among them through this
large-scale partnership. Many relationships have been built up over years, and by
God’s grace these hold it all together. Thank you Lord!
We have a new team member from UK, who Donna is going to supervise, called
Rachel. She comes to us with NGO management coaching experience, so I've been
setting her to work with one of the key staff here (Ananga) who has a role which is
too complex for him to do well without coaching. Very exciting to see how that help
is coming at a really good time for him: he understands his purpose and vision, but
can’t organise all the activities too well, or effectively manage the 6 staff he leads, or
coordinate it all so that more village libraries, tracts, CDs, health flashcards, stories,
songs … are created, used and bless the communities. So I’m glad to see how the
team has become stronger with Rachel’s addition.
I need to go and register my presence in India with the Government today. It used to
be that we had to travel 4 hours by jeep up into the mountains to register in a town
there. Now we can register online, then turn up to an office in our town! Impressive!
On Monday I’ll go to the neighbouring state to meet my Indian Director, to work
through how I can look after projects in 7 states for this Indian organisation.
Exciting. A bit daunting. Once again … relationships with these people have been
built over years, and now have the potential to bear much fruit.
Please pray for us:
1. Donna and kids in Australia, and Donna’s operation Friday 6th.
2. Christ-honouring unity in all the translation and language development teams.
Matt will be visiting and encouraging teams in various states in the coming month.
3. Matt to learn quickly what he needs to be in the new roles. To guide and supervise
managers, and not micromanage. To have wisdom and faith, to help my colleagues
respond well to minor and major crises. A God-centred vision.
Thanks for sharing this journey with us! Matt, for Donna, Oscar, Ellie
Are you someone interested in teaching kids and want an
adventure? We're currently looking for someone who might be
interested in coming to India to help teach our group
homeschool classes.
We currently have two classes (kindergarten and year two) with
only about 5 kids in each class! In the coming school year we may add another class
too. You would have the joy of teaching either one or both of my gorgeous kiddies!
You would need to raise funds for your own support and perhaps join a mission
organisation of your choice. The role will begin August 2015 (since we work to the
American school year). Official teaching qualifications are not necessary, since we
follow a homeschool style curriculum, but certainly you would need to have an
interest in teaching kids of this age. If you're interested please let Donna know via
this email address, Matt and Donna Toulmin [email protected]