The Parish Liveaway at the Normanville Caravan Park

Friday October 24 to Sunday October 26
The Parish Liveaway @ the Normanville Caravan Park. We will hire our own sites for tents or cabins, and the Park authorities will provide us with a vacant site for gatherings. Communal kitchen facilities, and amusements for the kids.
Come for as long as you can, or even just for the Sunday Eucharist , and stay for lunch afterwards. Bookings by phone to the Normanville Beach Caravan Park
8558 2038
Sanctuary Guild:
Marily L., Yvonne M., Eric D.,
J Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Sue P. ill and Paul H.

Roster Sunday 6 July

Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Jenny J.
10.00 a.m: Iris D.
Reader : Wendy M.
Intercessor: Max A.

Sunday 6t July- Sunday 13 July, Week Events

SERVICES AND GROUP MEETINGS IN THE COMING
WEEK

Tuesday 8 July
12 md. Prayer Circle, 36 Penno Parade,

Wednesday 9 July
10.00 a.m. Bible Study group at 378 Main Road, Coromandel Valley

Thursday 10 July
9.30 am Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. Drop in for coffee

Sunday 13 July
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Traditional Service
10.00 a.m. Contemporary WorshipHoly Communion.
during

PASTORAL CARE HELP-LINE
The co-ordinators for June – August are Barb. (8278 3584) and Angela (8398 0817)
They will receive your calls if you need assistance with a range of emergency and other problems

PARISH PRIEST
The Rev’d Dr Warren Huffa
Tel. Parish Office 8370 3530
Mob. 0438 988 448 e-mail – innocents@adam.com.au

Readings Sunday July 6

Genesis 24. 34–38, 42-49, 58-67
Romans 7. 14-25
Matthew 11. 15-19, 25-30

id's Talk June 22: The (Near) Sacrifice of Isaac

The story of the (near) sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham is a distressing story, and difficult to interpret. (Genesis 22:1-20) Abraham is praised by the angel for his faithfulness. And we find resonances of this in the New Testament with the Father sacrificing the Son. A couple of things to notice. Abraham does not sacrifice Isaac. The use of Father/Son language and sacrifice in the New Testament is metaphor. God did not literally sacrifice Jesus. But by using the language of sacrifice the New Testament is making a connection that we should explore. I have been influenced by the work of a theorist named Rene Girard. His theory, put simply, is that the universal practice of human sacrifice (and animal sacrifice too) was the means by which ancient people brought unity. By blaming the scapegoat human community could be saved from the threat of fracture. We might not formally sacrifice these days, but the ‘scapegoat’ is still with us. Girard’s research led him to see that the New Testament’s use of sacrifice in regards to Jesus was a critique of the scapegoat function in society. The Gospels are written from the perspective of the victim, not those who sacrifice and scapegoat. God raises the victim as a final ‘no’ to this scapegoat function in society. In the case of Jesus the ‘sacrifice’ does bring human community and unity with God, but not as expected. The union he brings requires not a participation in scapegoating, but repentance for this most primordial of sins, and a turning to the teaching of Jesus regarding love of enemies and non-retaliation.

Regular Events Within the Church

Sunday

8am- Traditional Holy Communion

10am- Contemporary Holy Communion

7pm- Healing Service (1st Sunday of the Month)

Tuesday

4pm-5pm St Johns Fencing (Hall)

Thursday

9.30am- Traditional Holy Communion

7.30pm- Parish Council (1st Thursday of the Month)

2pm- MU (3rd Thursday of Every Month)

Feb-Dec (4th Wednesday of the Month)

Mitcham Hills Community Housing Association, In the Meeting Room (ref Y. Caddy)

4th Weekend of the Month

Sunday 6 July

Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Jenny J.
10.00 a. m. Iris D.
Reader. Wendy M.
Intercessor :Max A.
Saturday 12 July
Sanctuary Guild:
Iris D., Rosemary C.

Sunday 29th June

Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Joan D..
10.00 a.m: Mary V.
Reader :. Christie H.
Intercessor: Marg. P.

Saturday 28 June
Sanctuary Guild
Christie H., Barbara C.

Readings Sunday 29th

Acts 12. 1 – 11;
2 Tim. 4 6 – 8 17 – 18;
John 21. 15 - 22

During the Week

Wednesday 2 July
10.00 a.m. Bible Study group at 378 Main Road, Coromandel Valley

Thursday 3 July
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. Drop in for coffee



Friday 4 July
11 a.m. Magazine Committee

Sunday 6 July
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Traditional Service
10.00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Holy Communion

Study on Icons

Warren has just completed a study on icons. If you would like to know a little bit about what he said, or want to refresh your memory, see his book review of Rowan Williams' book on icons.

Sermon June 15, 2008

A summary of Warren's sermon from last Sunday can be found on his blog.

Youth Event at Blackwood Church of Christ

Call to Surrender SA Conference

@ Blackwood Church of Christ

June 27-29 2008

Also Sunday June 29th

Blackwood Church of Christ ~ 10am

Speaker: Cheryl Catford; Interview: Jon Owen; Music: Etienne Dinanga

Hewett Church of Christ ~ 10am

Speaker: Mick Duncan; Music: Verity Skye Riessen

Marion Church of Christ ~ 6:30pm

Speaker: Jon Owen; Interview: Cheryl Catford; Music; Etienne Dinanga

Blackwood Hills Baptist ~ 7pm

Speaker: Mick Duncan; Music: Verity Skye Riessen

Events During the Week

Monday 16 June
10.00 a.m. Discussion on Icons

Thursday 19 June
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
10.00 a.m. Drop in for Coffee
2.00 p.m. Mothers Union
Annual Meeting

22 SundayJune
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Traditional Service
10.00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
Holy Communion

COMING EVENTS

Friday October 24 to Sunday October PARISH LIVEAWAY CAMP
At the Normanville Caravan Park. We will hire our own sites for tents or cabins, and the Park authorities will provide us with a vacant site for gatherings. Communal kitchen facilities, and amusements for the kids.
Come for as long as you can, or even just for the Sunday Eucharist , and stay for lunch afterwards. Bookings by phone to the Normanville Beach Caravan Park
8558 2038

A SERIES OF DISCUSSIONS ON THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY’S BOOK ‘TOKENS OF TRUST’’
These will take place in August and September, on Mondays at 10.00 a.m. and Thursdays at 7.30 p.m
Collect a red sheet from the foyer for details.

27 June a “Wine and Cheese” evening at 7.30 p.m. to say ‘thank you’ to all Friday who do something for our church. If you feel that you can’t do more than come to church, then come and say ‘thanks’ to others.

Friday August 1. A CABARET UNDER THE BIG TOP!
The Circus theme will encourage you to look out your clown, or lion/tiger tamer, or fairy costumes, when you come to join the fun in the parish hall.
Music with our own professional Danny Hodgson band.

Friday October 24 to Sunday October 26
The Parish Liveaway @ the Normanville Caravan Park. We will hire our own sites for tents or cabins, and the Park authorities will provide us with a vacant site for gatherings. Communal kitchen facilities, and amusements for the kids.
Come for as long as you can, or even just for the Sunday Eucharist , and stay for lunch afterwards. Bookings by phone to the Normanville Beach Caravan Park

Roster Sunday June 29

Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Joan D.
10.00 a. m. Mary V.
Reader. Christie H.
Intercessor :Marg. P.
Saturday 5 July Sanctuary Guild

Roster Sunday June 22

Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Cynthia..
10.00 a.m: Sue D.T.
Reader :. Julie Hislop
Intercessor

Saturday 28 June
Sanctuary Guild Christie H., Barbara C

Readings Sunday June 22

Genesis 22:1-14; Romans 6. 1 – 11; Matthew10;24-39

8-12s Group

Once a month we provide activities for those aged 8-12 during the sermon and prayers. The next Sunday the group is to be held is June 22.

St John's End of Year Exams 2008

St John's will be holding the Year 12 end of year exams in our hall from Monday 3 November until Wednesday 19 November 2008. They will be using the hall during the week on each of these days (but not on week-ends). Each day the first exam begins at 9:00AM and concludes by 1:00PM. Afternoon exams begin at 1:30Pm and conclude by 5:30PM. A full timetable is to be found on the noticeboard.

St John'sMid-Year Exam Times

To be announced

Sunday June 8

For venues or contact details regarding any activity or group, please contact the office on 8370 3530.

Tuesday 10 June

• 12 m.d. Prayer Circle
  

Wednesday 11 June

• 10.00 a.m. Bible Study group
  

Thursday 12 June

• 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
• 10.00 a.m. Drop in for coffee
• 7.30 p.m. Warren’s talk on Icons

Sunday 15 June

• 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion Traditional Service
• 10.00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Holy Communion.
  

Other notices:

• Warren's sermon will be available on his blog by Sunday night. http://classic-theology-new.blogspot.com/
  

• Thursday 12 June, 7.30 p.m., with repeats on Sunday 15 June at 11.30 a.m. and Monday 16 June at 10.00 a.m.
  Warren will talk about ICONS and help us to understand the images which he sometimes uses in the power point display on Sunday mornings.

• A home is needed for Ros's cat. For more information please ring Louise on 8339 5190
  

• Friday 27 June a “Wine and Cheese” evening at 7.30 p.m. to say ‘thank you’ to all who do something for our church. If you feel that you can’t do more than come to church, then come and say ‘thanks’ to others.

• B.C.A. BOXES
  Your boxes are now being collected, the contents counted, and the money forwarded to the State Office to help the BCA Ministry in isolated and outback areas. Please bring your box not later than 15 June. M. and W. Pressley.

• August 1st A CABARET UNDER THE BIG TOP!
  The Circus theme will encourage you to look out your clown, or lion/tiger tamer, or fairy costumes, when you come to join the fun in the parish hall.
  Music with our own professional Danny Hodgson band.

• Friday October 24 to Sunday October 26
  The Parish Liveaway @ the Normanville Caravan Park. We will hire our own sites for tents or cabins, and the Park authorities will provide us with a vacant site for gatherings. Communal kitchen facilities, and amusements for the kids.
  Come for as long as you can, or even just for the Sunday Eucharist , and stay for lunch afterwards. Bookings by phone to the Normanville Beach Caravan Park
  8558 2038

Rosters:

NEXT SUNDAY 15 June

• Sacristan : 8.00 a.m. Sue P.
• 10.00 a. m. Iris D.
• Reader. Paul H.
• Intercessor :Sue D. T.

Saturday 21 June

• Sanctuary Guild: Barbara Corbett, Mary Roberts, Cynthia M., Marlene D., Wolf S.