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The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Intercessions
The Church of St Alban the Martyr
GOODWOOD
For our Diocese and Parish

Heavenly Father, we pray for Bishop Raphael, the clergy and all the parishes
in the Diocese, to seek your will for spiritual transformation.
in The Diocese of Saldanha Bay
www.saintalbans.co.za
For the world

We pray for the battle against ISIS in Mosul, Iraq so that righteousness may
prevail.
1 March 2015
Second Sunday in Lent
For the sick and those in need
COLLECT – APB 167
 Neville Payne, Hannah Lewis, Betty van der Merwe, Zelda Theron, Maurice Engel,
Freda Grové, Jimmy Willenberg, Caroline Ziegler, Virgina Elders, Sylvia Bowers,
Johanna Sherriff, Daphne Johnson, Asti Abrahams, Ken and Judy Green,
Davon Clarke, Ashleigh Steenkamp, Shirley Paulse
Almighty Father
the disciples saw your Son in glory
before he suffered on the cross:
grant that by faith
in his death and resurrection
we may triumph
in the power of his victory
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Readings
THE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sun
Mon
Office (E)
Office (M)
Ps 119:17-40
Ps 37:21-41
Gen 41:14-45
Jer 1:11-19
Chad,
Bishop of
Lilchfield, 672
Tue
Office (E)
Office (M)
Ps 38
Ps 39
John and
Charles Wesley,
Thu
Office (E)
Office (M)
Office (E)
Office (M)
Pss 40, 41
Pss 42, 43
Ps 44
Pss 45, 46
Fri
Office (E)
Office (M)
Pss 47, 48
Ps 49
Sat
Office (E)
Office (M)
Ps 50
Ps 51
Gen 41:46-57
Jer 2:1-13
Priests,
Gen 42:1-17
Jer 3:6-18
Gen 42:18-28
Jer 4:9-10, 1928
Gen 42:29-38
Jer 5:1-9 (1019)
Gen 43:1-15
Jer 5:20-31
Perpetua
and her
companions,
Office (E)
Pss 52, 53, 54
Gen 43:16-34
Wed
rd
Mk 3:31-4:9
Rom 1:1-15
Jn 4:27-42
Rom 1:16-27
th
18 century
Jn 4:43-54
Rom 1:28-2:11
Jn 5:1-18
Rom 2:12-24
Jn 5:19-29
Rom 2:25-3:18
Jn 5:30-47
Rom 3:19-31
Jn 7:1-13
Next Sunday: 3 Sunday in Lent - APB 168
Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:7-14; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-22
Holy Eucharist at 07h30 and 09h15
Sunday School 09h15
Genesis 17:1-10, 15-19
Psalm 127
Philippians 3:14-4:1
Mark 9:2-10
The covenant with Abraham
APB 771
Our transfiguration
The beloved Son transfigured
Please switch off cell phones during service
The Rector
Fr Derek Abrahams
(Rectory) 021 591 7306
Appointments can be arranged.
The Rector’s day off is on Monday
Church Wardens
Rodger Matthee 558 5933 after hours
Joan Sharpe 591 9827 after hours
PARISH OFFICE
Tel /answering machine 021 591 3504
Fax to e-mail 086 724 2672
E-mail: office@saintalbans.co.za
Angela will be in the Parish Office Tuesday 09h00 –12h00
Parish Worker: Angela Kline 021 591 9737
The Parish Worker’s day off is Friday
What is the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ?
“After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high
mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His
clothes became dazzlilng, white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them.
And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
Peter said to Jesus, „Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters –
one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.‟ (He did not know what to say, they
were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them and a voice came
from the cloud: „This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!‟ Suddenly, when they
looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were
coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had
seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead” (Mark 9:2-9).
The account of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ as recorded here in Mark 9parallel
passages are found in Matthew 17:1-3 and Luke 9:28-36) is a demonstration to three
witnesses that Jesus Christ was who He claimed to be. In all three accounts of the
transfiguration of Jesus Christ, we are given the names of the three disciples who
accompanied Jesus and who stood as human witnesses to the glory that was
Christ‟s. There were also three heavenly witnesses, Moses, Elijah and the voice of
God from heaven. Therefore, the Old Testament law of three witnesses required to
attest to any fact (Deuteronomy 19:15) was satisfied both in earth and in heaven.
The word “transfigured” is a very interesting word. The Greek word is “metamorpho”
and it means to transform, literally or figuratively to metamorphose, or to change. The
word is a verb that means to change into another form. It also means to change the
outside to match the inside. The prefix “meta” means to change and the “morphe”
means form. In the case of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ it means to match the
outside with the reality of the inside. To change the outward so that it matches the
inward reality. Jesus‟ divine nature was “veiled” (Hebrews 10:20) in human form and
the transfiguration was a glimpse of that glory. Therefore, the transfiguration of Jesus
Christ displayed the Shekinah glory of God incarnate in the Son. The voice of God
attesting to the truth of Jesus‟ Sonship was the second time God‟s voice was heard.
The first time was at Jesus‟ baptism into His public ministry by John the Baptist
(Mt3:7; Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22)
Therefore, the transfiguration of Jesus Christ was a unique display of His divine
character and a glimpse of the glory, which Jesus had before He came to earth in
human form. This truth is emphasized for us in a passage in the Apostle Paul‟s letter
to Phillippi. “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the
form (morphe) of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself
of no reputation and took upon Him the form (morphe) of a servant and was made in
the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and
became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath
highly exalted Him and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the
name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and
things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is
Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Phil 2:5-11).
The son of God came to earth in the form of a man to be the true servant of God and
to gift mankind with the greatest gift ever given, eternal life. The transfiguration of
Jesus Christ was a visible sign in the presence of reliable witnesses of the reality of
the power of God and the glory which is Christ Jesus.
www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/transfiguration-of-jesus-christ-faq.htm
God bless, Derek
Events of this week
Sun 1: PRAYERS FOR THE DIOCESE: All intercessors/pray-ers from various Parishes
meet at 17h00 @ St Alban's to unite in prayer for our Diocese, Bishop & Clergy and
spiritual transformation in our Parishes. Contact Charmaine @ 5917306
Mon 2: Teenage Discipleship Groups meet at 19h00.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry in the chapel at 19h00. All welcome.
Tues 3: N1 city Hospital Ministry at 14h00.
Liturgical Dance Group meets 18h30.
Cell Group in recess to attend Wednesday Lent Service.
Lenten Bible Study at the Rectory, 31 Fisher Street at 19h30. Theme:
"The Prodigal God." Please contact Charmaine @ 5917306
Wed 4: Eucharist at 09h30 and 19h30. “The flight into Egypt.”
N1 City Hospital Ministry at 11h30
Thurs 5: Soup Kitchen at 11h00-12h00.
Exco meets 18h30. Parish Council meets 19h30.
Fri 6: Libertas Retirement Centre – Eucharist at 10h00. All welcome.
Music Group meets 18h00.
N OT IC E S
Vacancy - Parish Secretary. Key requirements: Basic computer skills. Exposure to Microsoft
products like Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Good administration, planning and
organisational skills. Good people and communication skills. Working hours: 8am to 12pm
Monday, Tuesday & Friday. General: Job is evolving and we are looking for someone who will be
flexible with a changing environment and requirements. Training will be provided. You will be
responsible to the Rector & Wardens. Please send a short/summarised CV (1pager is sufficient) to
the Wardens:Joan at sharpee@telkomsa.net and Rodger at rdmatthee@telkomsa.net
Remuneration will be discussed at the interview. Closing date Friday 6 March 2015
Baptism Prep 1 Saturday 14 March @ 14h00 sharp facilitated by Angela (591 9737).
Thank you to the SALLT ladies group, Earnest and Shirley Dudley and to all who contributed
towards provisions for the food basket. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Volunteers required to assist with the sound system - please contact Anthony Meyer on 083 333
5753.
An invitation is extended to all who feel that they are called into the Sunday School Ministry. If
you feel called to this special ministry, please speak to Father Derek.
S.A.L.L.T. all the ladies of our Parish are encouraged to join us every 2nd Tuesday
of the month for a time of fellowship and sharing. The programs that we plan are for
you! Our next get together is on Tuesday 10 March. Contact Charmaine 5917306.
Elim Night Shelter Roster available in porch for those who volunteered to donate mince and
chicken monthly. If you would like to be included or no longer want to be on the roster, please
speak to Angela 591 9737. Loretta (PRO for Elim) apologises for the roster being late.
A donation box is at the front of the Church to help support the 10 Church Youth that will be
attending the Youth Alpha Holy Spirit weekend camp 6- 8 March 2015.
Sleep-in Child carer required to look after 2 children aged 9 and 4, from 1 April, four
days per week and alternate weekends. Contact Rensia 076 818 9937.
Welcome Fabian & Cindy Trout.