Sunday 30th November 2008 – 1st Sunday of Advent
Today’s Officiant at is Revd Dr Warren Huffa
WELCOME Please join us for breakfast in the hall after the 8am service or morning tea after the 10am service. At 10am please find all prayers and hymns projected onto the sanctuary walls.
THE PRAYER FOR TODAY Eternal God, through long generations you prepared a way for the coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you still bring light to illumine our paths: renew us in faith and hope that we may welcome Christ to rule our thoughts and claim our love; to whom be glory forever: Amen.
TODAY’S READINGS Isaiah 64:1-9 by Trevor GOSPEL Mark 13:24-37
WARREN’S SERMON NOTES – http://classic-theology-new.blogspot.com/
PLANNED GIVING - Please put your renewed pledges in the offertory plate.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE by The Vandepeer Family
PREPARATION FOR NEXT WEEK’S SERVICE – Isaiah 40:1-11 by Margaret P GOSPEL Mark 1:1-8 INTERCESSIONS by Sue DT
FR RON’S PREPARATION FOR ADVENT READINGS
At 11.30 today and for the next 2 weeks, Fr Ron will be presenting sessions for preparation of the coming week’s services.
PRAYER CIRCLE meets noon on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 36 Penno Parade North
BIBLE STUDY 10am every Wednesday at 378 Main Road Corromandel Valley
HOLY COMMUNION 9.30am every Thursday followed by morning tea in the hall.
PARISH DIRECTORY
We are currently updating the Parish Directory. If you would like to have name and or any of your details included, or you would like changes to your existing entry, please fill a form that is available in the foyer and give it to Warren, Cynthia or Wendy no later than today. If you would like to volunteer to update the database, that would be most appreciated by Wendy.
HELPLINE
Part of being a christian community is supporting each other in times of need. We offer short term delivery of food when required, local transport, phone calls, visits and numerous other types of assistance. It is our way of helping one another quietly and confidentially. Call Caroline or Christie
EVENTS
BISHOP IAN GEORGE’S CHRISTMAS TOUR OF THE ART GALLERY OF SA
SUNDAY 7 DEC 2PM Take this opportunity to approach Christmas through art.
CPR (CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION) MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER 10AM – 12ISH
Do you feel confident to administer CPR should a family member or friend collapse and whilst you wait for an ambulance? Would you, like me, like to learn or brush up your skills when Sister Ella Tyler, a well qualified and experienced educator in the CPR method is prepared to come to the church for the reduced rate of $25 each. Be ready should your child or grandchild be involved in a pool mishap this summer. Let Warren or Barbara Corbett know if you wish to be included
ARCHBISHOP’S VISIT & BAPTISM OF KIRBY SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER
POTTING PLANTS....remember our 2009 Church Treasure Market is only months away!
Everyone is looking for “water wise” plants... so when dividing up your favourite plants and succulents,
this Spring, why not pot a few extra so they are well rooted by next March ready for our Treasure
Market Plant Stall in March 2009. For more details speak to Marilyn
BLACKWOOD PAGEANT - FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER Please come along and walk to create a strong Christian presence. Meet at 6 o’clock in Gulfview Road near to Hungry Jacks and look for the Holy Innocents Banner. See Ross for details.
OUTREACH
ANGLICARE CHRISTMAS CARDS
There is a chart pinned up in the foyer on which you can write your name if you wish to order any of Anglicare's cards, which come in packs of ten. Prices $5, $6, $7, $8 and $10 per pack. Pay when you collect. Any queries phone Barbara Corbett 8278 1851.
ANGLICARE ENVELOPES on the table in foyer for donation toward their important work.
HALL BOOKING
Dec 5 St John’s are using the hall from the afternoon into the early evening.
ITEMS FOR NEXT WEEK’S PEW SHEET
Forward to Wendy by 5pm Tuesdays
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