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Sydney Lutheran Parish
St Paul’s Sydney and Redeemer Narraweena
Welcome to the Sydney Lutheran Parish.
You are invited to experience the love and grace of God which is given for all.
Today we are celebrating Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper, a meal of forgiveness and
the strengthening of faith for God’s people. If this is your first time with us, you are invited
to join us for Holy Communion.
Children are welcome to come to Holy Communion to receive a blessing from the
pastor. Children are an important part of our church and we encourage them to be involved
in the life of our church. Kids’ Church is held downstairs during the middle of the service at
St Paul’s, except during School Holidays when activity sheets are provided.
Please join us after worship for morning tea served in the hall. If you are new to our
church please fill out a welcome card and place it on the offering plate.
Peace in the Lord! Pastor Jason.
Sunday 15th February 2015
Transfiguration Sunday
Today’s Bible Readings:
2 Kings 2: 1 - 12
2 Corinthians 4: 3 - 6
Mark 9: 2 - 9
Next Week’s Bible Readings:
Genesis 9: 8 - 17
1 Peter 3: 18 - 22
Mark 1: 9 - 15
Verse for the Week:
A voice came from the cloud. It said:
“This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Mark 9: 7
Bible Readings During the Week
Sunday
Mark 9: 2 - 9
The transfiguration of Jesus
Monday
Proverbs 8: 32 - 35
Listen to me
Tuesday
John 10: 1 - 4
Listening to the shepherd
Wednesday
Matthew 6: 1 - 6, 16 - 21
The practice of faith
Thursday
Joel 2: 1 - 2, 11 - 13
Return to the Lord your God
Friday
Isaiah 58: 1 - 12
True fasting
Saturday
Psalm 51: 1 - 12
Have mercy on me, God
Prayer for Today
Almighty and loving God, we thank you for revealing your Son Jesus in glory before
he suffered and died. Give us faith to recognise him as your dear Son, and
strengthen us to suffer with him, until we come to share his glory. For he lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Worship Prayer Points
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that the church would see Christ where he is present;
that the church may show Christ to all who have no faith;
that Christ would reveal his gracious presence to all who suffer;
that in all the distractions of life we would set our sight on Jesus only.
Our Parish
 for the sick, the elderly, and their carers, especially Gaston Bauer, Bill Briese,
Beulah Briese, Rudolf and Brigitte Oppitz, Jacqui Bayliss, Peter Gallasch, Alice
Lau, Rosemary Morris, Phil and Barbara Rowse, and Silvia Neale;
 for those who grieve, especially the Salomon family;
 for our Synod representatives, Bruce Arnold and René van den Tol as they
prepare for the LCA NSW Synod next month;
 for those who suffer bullying or difficult personal relationships in their
workplace, that God will guide and protect them.
Our LCA
 for the Campbelltown parish, Pastor Fred Veerhuis and his wife Rose, and the
congregation of Good Shepherd Campbelltown;
 for the Lutheran Women of NSW Retreat to be held in March at Warrambui;
 for the LCA NSW Synod to be held in March at Warrambui;
 for the congregation of the Adelaide Deaf Community Church, their pastor John
Hoopman, his wife Sandra and their family;
 for ministry to men through the Lutheran Men of Australia, Shed Nights and the
annual conference Better Blokes.
Our World
 for Barbara Smith as she serves as a volunteer teacher of English at the Rainbow
Hostel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia;
 give thanks that the number of new cases of Ebola has declined in Liberia where
Australian Lutheran World Services (ALWS) is working;
 for the Awareness Days to be run by ALWS in Lutheran schools during 2015, to
give students insights into the challenges faced by refugees, and the care
provided to refugees by ALWS;
 ‘Lord, renew your church; begin with me’.
Funeral of Carl Salomon
The funeral service for Carl will be tomorrow, Monday 16th February at 3pm at
Newington College Chapel, 200 Stanmore Road, Stanmore. As parking will be
limited around the school at that time, the school has recommended that you use
public transport if possible. The school is a 2 minute walk from Stanmore Station.
St Paul's Entrance Refurbishment
At the St Paul’s AGM , the congregation approved the refurbishment of the
entrance to St Paul’s, subject to additional funds being raised. Approximately
$30,000 is needed for this project. Partial funding is available from the Colin Klabe
fund of $12,600 and recent donations of $5,000. More donations would be much
appreciated, and can be made by cheque to Milton or by direct deposit in the
church's ANZ account BSB: 012 003, Account No: 2418 60079, Account Name: St
Pauls Lutheran Congregation Sydney. If you make a direct deposit, please inform
Milton (treasurer@stpaulssydney.org). If you would like a private discussion
regarding the project and your donation, please call Nancy Fox on 0411 251 743.
What better time than the 100th anniversary of St. Paul's Church to make a
meaningful donation!
Save the Date
The centenary of St Paul’s will be celebrated on 31st May 2015 at 2 pm.
Resource for Lent and Easter
Psalms and Prayers of the Better Covenant by Pastor Fred Veerhuis is a devotional
resource for the period of Transfiguration, Lent and Easter. The book costs $12
including postage. To order your copy you can contact Fred directly (9820 2375 or
fred.veerhuis@lca.org.au) or speak to Elaine.
Monday Evening Women’s Study Group
The group meets at 7.30 pm in Waverton and is reading Listen! God is Calling! by
the Lutheran pastor D. Michael Bennethum. Contact Annemarie or Elaine for more
information.
Lutheran Women of NSW Retreat
This will be held at Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, from 13th - 15th
March. The Retreat Team comes from Good Shepherd Campbelltown and the
Retreat Pastor is Fred Veerhuis.
Better Blokes 2015
Better Blokes 2015 will be held at Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, from
7:30 pm Friday 5 June until 11:00 am Monday 8 June. Registration is now open.
Eternity is available from the back of the church!
St Paul's Roster
Date
Morning Tea/
Flowers
Today
Elaine
Andrew
Zuzana/Nancy
Rhonda/Katherine
Annemarie
22nd Feb
Zuzana
Virginia
Elaine/Zuzana
Peter/Elaine
John
1st March
Yinna
Peter
Amanda/Katherine
Peter/Robbie
Robbie
Bible Reader Steward/Welcomer Holy Communion
Parking
St Paul's Roster continued
Date
Kids’ Talk
Kids’ Church
Teacher
Assistant
Computer
Sound
Security
Today
Jimmy
Jimmy
Trudy
Robbie
Ken
Wes
22nd Feb
??
??
Zuzana
Tom
Ian
Peter
1st March
Sharon
Sharon
Katherine
Elaine
Ian & Robbie
Peter
Roster Changes: If you are unable to do your rostered duty on any given Sunday,
please make alternative arrangements and let Elaine Elliott know - 0425 337 149.
Redeemer Roster
Date
Morning Tea/Flowers
Vestment Colours
Lector
Steward
Today
Ruth
White
Rose
Rose
22nd Feb
Barbara
Green
Toby
Thora
1st March
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Purple
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Redeemer: Offering for Sunday 8th February: $616·00
Bulletin Notices: To post notices in the Bulletin, contact Elaine Elliott - 0425 337 149.
Notices received by Wednesday will appear in Sunday’s Bulletin.
Service Times: Redeemer
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8.30 am (no service on first Sunday)
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5.00 pm on first Sunday of the month
Service Times: St Paul’s
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10.30 am
For more information contact:
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Pastor Jason Sander 0421 123 173
jason.sander@lca.org.au
or the Parish Secretary
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Elaine Elliott 0425 337 149
secretary@stpaulssydney.org
St Paul’s - 3 Stanley Street Darlinghurst
PO Box 416 Darlinghurst NSW 1300
www.stpaulssydney.org
Redeemer - 48 Parr Parade Narraweena
PO Box 6157 Narraweena NSW 2099
www.redeemerlutheran.org.au
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