2016 08 07 10am baptism

HOLY TRINITY KEW

Anglican Church of Australia

TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TRINITY 11 AUGUST 7, 2016

1st Sunday Family Service

Choral Eucharist with Baptism

10am CRÈCHE AREA: IS IN THE TRANSEPT NEAR THE P ULPIT. PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO E NTER

BY THE CHURCH AISLE OR B Y THE SIDE D OOR.

Welcome to Holy Trinity, where services have been held, in this church, since 1863. We pray that you will feel the presence of God and know his blessings in your life

You are invited to Morning Tea after today’s service.

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY On 2nd Sunday of the month, incense will be used at the 10am service WEDNESDAY 11.00am – Holy Communion SATURDAY 6.00pm – Holy Communion (first Saturday each month) SUNDAY 8.00am – Holy Communion 10.00am – Choral Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10.00am in chapel (in church on 1st Sun) Healing Service: 4th Sunday of the month, 11.20 am in the Sanctuary- unless otherwise advised

At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

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Dear Parishioners, This parable holds within in it a lesson in faithfulness and a clear understanding of what a covenant is supposed to be all about. Why is fidelity so important to God? For one, it's the foundation for any lasting and significant relationship. Fidelity allows us to persevere in living out a promise. The Lord is committed to his sons and daughters through a resilient love and fidelity towards us. That is what covenant means – keeping one's word, promise, and commitment no matter how tough or problematic it gets. Faithfulness is a key characteristic quality of God and one that he expects of us.

Fortunately for us God gives us the grace and power to be resilient and faithful. He also rewards those who are faithful.

The joy and honour of being a son or daughter of God brings with it a breath-taking responsibility. The more he gives, the more he requires of us. The temptation while the Master is away is to mentally put up our feet on the table in proud self- entitled grandeur, going about our work, wearing the Emperor’s new clothes, living on past glories, losing our humble resilience whilst all the time forgetting who is the real King and Lord of all. Our Parable has some shocking treatment in store for those who take for granted or abuse and neglect God’s grace and favour!

How can we grow in faithfulness? God's grace points the way. When we are faithful, reliable and humble in the little tasks and promises we make and take, we learn to be faithful, reliable and humble in the bigger and more important duties and tasks entrusted to us. Are you ready to give God an account of your stewardship? Are you ready to serve him without counting the cost, without pride or ego?

Why is fidelity or faithfulness so difficult? Australian society exalts freedom over fidelity and doesn't want or like to be bound to an unidentified or indeterminate future that appears to some to be the Kingdom of God. How wrong can they be? At a more basic level for those within the Church it can also be inconvenient and a drain on the pursuit of one's own interests when Church life and the Gospel seem to diverge from what we saw as important in the first place.

We critically need to recover this virtue of fidelity, not only for our own sake, but for the sake of succeeding generations as well. If we want to pass on the faith then we need to first be faithful reliable and humble role models for those younger in the faith. It would be really interesting (and challenging) to know what our newer and younger members of our congregation really thought of us!

Yours In Christ, Fr Robert 3

Hymn: Morning has broken NEH 237

1. Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird.

Praise for the singing, praise for the morning, praise for them, springing fresh from the word.

3. Mine is the sunlight; mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play.

Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s re-creation of the new day.

2. Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprung in completeness where his feet pass.

Eleanor Farjeon 1881–1965

Invocation: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever.

Greeting: The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

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Sentence: Watch and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. Matthew 24.42, 44

The Collect for Purity: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: God of love and peace, you know what we think and feel.

Touch our hearts that our thoughts and actions may be good so that we may love you and honour you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.

The Summary of the Commandments: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ Jesus said: ‘This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: you shall love your neighbour as yourself.’

Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee.

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The Confession Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, confident in God's forgiveness.

God of mercy and grace, we have sometimes thought wrong things, and done wrong things and we have not always loved each other as we should.

We are sorry.

Forgive us and help us to love and obey you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Absolution Almighty God, who has promised forgiveness to all who turn to him in faith: pardon you and set you free from all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Kyrie eleison

(Dudman)

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Gloria

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The Collect Kindle in our hearts, Father, the same faith that impelled Abraham to set out from his home and to live as a pilgrim in a foreign land. As we, like him, look for the city that none but you can design and build, keep us watchful for your Son’s coming, that we may be found faithful stewards of all that you have entrusted to us. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from Good News Translation and JB Phillips New Testament First Reading: Isaiah 1.1, 10-20 1 This book contains the messages about Judah and Jerusalem which God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz during the time when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. 10 Jerusalem, your rulers and your people are like those of Sodom and Gomorrah. Listen to what the LORD is saying to you. Pay attention to what our God is teaching you. 11 He says, “Do you think I want all these sacrifices you keep offering to me? I have had more than enough of the sheep you burn as sacrifices and of the fat of your fine animals. I am tired of the blood of bulls and sheep and goats. 12 Who asked you to bring me all this when you come to worship me? Who asked you to do all this tramping around in my Temple? 13 It's useless to bring your offerings. I am disgusted with the smell of the incense you burn. I cannot stand your New Moon Festivals, your Sabbaths, and your religious gatherings; they are all corrupted by your sins. 14 I hate your New Moon Festivals and holy days; they are a burden that I am tired of bearing.

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you lift your hands in prayer, I will not look at you. No matter how much you pray, I will not listen, for your hands are covered with blood. 16 Wash yourselves clean. Stop all this evil that I see you doing. Yes, stop doing evil 17 and learn to do right. See that justice is done—help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.”

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LORD says, “Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow.[a] Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool.[b] 19 If you will only obey me, you will eat the good things the land produces. 20 But if you defy me, you are doomed to die. I, the LORD, have spoken.”

Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

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Psalm: 50.1-8, 23-24

The Lord our God the | Mighty One has | spoken: and summoned the earth, from the rising of the sun to its | setting | in the | west.

2 From Zion | perfect in | beauty: God has | shone | out in | glory.

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Our God is coming, he will | not keep | silent: before him is devouring fire, and | tempest | whirls a|bout him.

4 He calls to the | heavens a|bove: and to the earth, so | he may | judge his | people.

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‘Gather to | me my | faithful ones: those who by sacrifice | made a | coven·ant | with me.’

6 The heavens shall pro|claim his |righteousness: for | God him|self is | judge.

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‘Listen my people, and | I will | speak: O Israel I am God your God, and | I will | give my | testimony.

8 ‘It is not for your sacrifices that | I re|prove you: for your burnt-|offerings are | always be|fore me.

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‘O consider this, you who for|get | God: lest I tear you in pieces, and | there be | no-one to | save you.

24 ‘He honours me who brings sacrifice of | thanks|giving: and to him who keeps to my way I will | show the sal|vation of | God.’ 23

Glory be to the Father, and | to the | Son: and | to the | Holy | Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and | ever | shall be: world without | end. | A|men.

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Second Reading: Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16 11 1-3 Now faith means putting our full confidence in the things we hope for, it means being certain of things we cannot see. It was this kind of faith that won their reputation for the saints of old. And it is after all only by faith that our minds accept as fact that the whole scheme of time and space was created by God’s command—that the world which we can see has come into being through principles which are invisible.

8-10 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed the summons to go out to a place which he would eventually possess, and he set out in complete ignorance of his destination. It was faith that kept him journeying like a foreigner through the land of promise, with no more home than the tents which he shared with Isaac and Jacob, co-heirs with him of the promise. For Abraham’s eyes were looking forward to that city with solid foundations of which God himself is both architect and builder.

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was by faith that even Sarah gained the physical vitality to become a mother despite her great age, and she gave birth to a child when far beyond the normal years of child-bearing. She could do this because she believed that the one who had given the promise was utterly trustworthy.

So it happened that from one man, who as a potential father was already considered dead, there arose a race “as numerous as the stars”, as “countless as the sands of the sea-shore”.

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these whom we have mentioned maintained their faith but died without actually receiving God’s promises, though they had seen them in the distance, had hailed them as true and were quite convinced of their reality. They freely admitted that they lived on this earth as exiles and foreigners. Men who say that mean, of course, that their eyes are fixed upon their true home-land. If they had meant the particular country they had left behind, they had ample opportunity to return. No, the fact is that they longed for a better country altogether, nothing less than a heavenly one. And because of this faith of theirs, God is not ashamed to be called their God for in sober truth he has prepared for them a city in Heaven.

Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

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Gradual Hymn: Sweet Sacrament divine NEH 307

1. Sweet Sacrament divine, hid in thine earthly home; lo! round thy lowly shrine, with suppliant hearts we come; Jesu, to thee our voice we raise In songs of love and heartfelt praise sweet Sacrament divine.

2. Sweet Sacrament of peace, Dear home for every heart, Where restless yearnings cease And sorrows all depart; There in thine ear all trustfully We tell our tale of misery: Sweet Sacrament of peace.

3. Sweet Sacrament of rest, Ark from the ocean’s roar, Within thy shelter blest Soon may we reach the shore; Save us, for still the tempest raves, Save, lest we sink beneath the waves: Sweet Sacrament of rest.

4. Sweet Sacrament divine, Earth’s light and jubilee, In thy far depths doth shine The Godhead’s majesty; Sweet light, so shine on us, we pray That earthly joys may fade away: Sweet Sacrament divine.

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WE STAND FOR THE READING OF THE HOLY GOSPEL AS A SIGN OF RESPECT AS WE GREET OUR LORD WHO IS PRESENT IN HIS HOLY WORD. ALLELUIA – Sung by ALL

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint Luke chapter 12 beginning at the 32nd verse.

32-34 “Don’t

be afraid, you tiny flock! Your Father plans to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give the money away. Get yourselves purses that never grow old, inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief can ever reach it, or moth ruin it. For wherever your treasure is, you may be certain that your heart will be there too!”

35-40 “You

must be ready dressed and have your lamps alight, like men who wait to welcome their lord and master on his return from the wedding-feast, so that when he comes and knocks at the door, they may open it for him at once. Happy are the servants whom their lord finds on the alert when he arrives. I assure you that he will take off his outer clothes, make then sit down to dinner, and come and wait on them. And if he should come just after midnight or in the very early morning, and find them still on the alert, their happiness is assured. But be certain of this, that if the householder had known the time when the burglar would come, he would not have let his house be broken into. So you must be on the alert, for the Son of Man is coming at a time when you may not expect him.”

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

SERMON - (copy of sermon available at back of church and on web) 13

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Let us pray for all people and for the Church throughout the world.

Each petition of intercession or thanksgiving concludes with, Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: God our Father, we give thanks for the world which you created and have given to us to enjoy. Help us to care for your world.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We pray for all people of the church, and we pray that we may always try to be kind and helpful.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We give thanks for our family and friends; we pray that we may be good friends to others.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: We remember those who are sick or lonely; may your spirit bring them comfort.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Adult: We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: ………. and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 1: We remember those we love who have died and now live with you in heaven.

Lord in your mercy: HEAR OUR PRAYER. Reader 2: Almighty God, you have promised to hear our prayers.

Grant that what we have asked in faith We may by your grace receive, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice.

We pray for: Church of South India; Diocese of North West Australia; Police Force Chaplains; St David's Moorabbin; St Augustine’s Moreland; All Saints Greensborough – confirmation service. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, Helen, Leonie & Pam, for the playgroup, choir, and for all who serve within the parish.

We pray for our Archbishop Philip and Bishop Genieve.

We pray for those in need, and for those who care for them: and those we remember in our own hearts and prayers.

We pray for the members of Holy Trinity not able to worship with us: and all who care for them.

We pray for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith and whose year’s mind occurs around this time, Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon them.

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THE BAPTISM When Jesus had risen from the dead, he commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We have come together today in obedience to that command. In baptism, we are joined to Christ, and made members of his Church.

Baptism of children is a celebration of new life and the promise of eternal life, and an acknowledgement of their need for care and protection.

While we focus on the grace of God given to those who are baptized, we also acknowledge that spiritual growth depends on parents and godparents, and the wider circle of family and friends, who are the examples and influence that mould a child’s character. In this service of baptism we bring Jessica into God’s presence that she may be enfolded in the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Parents and Godparents who bring children for baptism must express their own trust and commitment to the promises of God, and their intention to bring up the children in the faith and practice of the Church.

The Baptism party gathers around the font.

The parents and godparents are asked the questions: Q/ Before God and this congregation, you must affirm your belief in God and so I ask: Do you Believe in God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

A/ I do.

Q/ Will you accept the responsibilities placed upon you in bringing Jessica for baptism?

A/ I will.

Q/ By your prayers and example, by your friendship and love, will you encourage her in the life and faith of the Christian community?

A/ I will.

Q/ As your life will be an example to Jessica, will you turn away from evil thoughts, words and actions?

A/ I will.

Q/ Will you affirm Christian values, especially those of honesty, compassion and mercy?

A/ I will.

Priest to the congregation: You have heard our brothers and sisters respond to Christ. Will you support them in this calling?

ALL: WE WILL. Priest: Almighty God lead you in the light of Christ to his everlasting kingdom.

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[Let us pray:] Grant, merciful God, that Jessica may be so united with Christ in baptism that your new nature may be raised up in her where the fruit of your Spirit may grow and flourish. Give to family and friends the desire to share what you have revealed in your Holy Gospel.

We give you thanks that at the beginning of creation your Holy Spirit moved upon the waters to bring forth light and life. With water you cleanse and replenish the earth; and through the waters of the Red Sea you led your people by Moses out of slavery into freedom, and brought them through the river Jordan into the land of promise. We give you thanks for your Son, Jesus Christ: for his baptism by John, for his anointing in the Holy Spirit, and that through the deep waters of death Jesus delivered us from our sins and was raised to new life in triumph. We give you thanks for the grace of the Holy Spirit who leads us to your kingdom.

And now we give you thanks that you have called Jessica to new birth in your Church through the waters of baptism. + Pour out your Holy Spirit in blessing and sanctify this water so that all who are baptized may be made one with Christ in his death and resurrection, through Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.

An affirmation of faith Priest: I ask the congregation to join with the parents and godparents in affirming the faith of the church.

Do you believe in God the Father?

A/: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in God the Son? A/: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

A/: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. AMEN.

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Priest: Jessica Elizabeth, I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, AMEN. I sign you with the sign of the cross to show that you are marked as Christ’s own forever.

(Oil that has been blessed by a bishop is used in anointing to symbolize being chosen in God, as were the priests and prophets of the Old Testament, and the New Testament understanding that we are all anointed in the Spirit through belief in Christ.)

Live as a disciple of Christ; fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith.

ALL: Confess Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, look for his coming in glory.

Priest: God has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.

ALL: Shine as a light in the world to the glory of God the Father.

Priest: God has called you into his church.

ALL: We therefore receive and welcome you as a member with us of the body of Christ, as a child of the one heavenly Father, and as an inheritor of the kingdom of God. Prayers for the child, parents and godparents Merciful God, in your infinite love you have made a new covenant with us in Jesus Christ, promising to be our God and the God of our children.

Enable all who are baptized in your name to live as your faithful people.

Fulfil your promises for Jessica, we pray, and grant that she may grow in your faith and service.

We pray for Georga, Brett and Thomas; that in your Spirit of wisdom, their family may grow in your love, and their home share in the joy of your eternal kingdom.

And we pray for Jessica’s godparents Belinda and Sarah; enable them to share with their goddaughter what you have revealed to us of your love in your holy gospel. We ask this in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ, AMEN. Children’s Show, Tell and Discuss.

THE GREETING OF PEACE (all stand) {Celebrant} We are the body of Christ. His Spirit is with us.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Offertory Hymn: The God of Abraham praise TiS 125 18

1. The God of Abraham praise who reigns enthroned above, ancient of everlasting days, and God of love: the Lord, the great I AM by earth and heaven confessed!

We bow and bless the sacred name for ever blessed.

4. The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and ‘Holy, holy, holy,’ cry, ‘almighty King!’ who was and is the same and evermore shall be, the Lord, our Father, great I AM eternally.

2. The God of Abraham praise, whose all-sufficient grace shall guide us all our happy days in all our ways.

He calls us each a friend, he calls himself our God; and he shall save us to the end through Jesus’ blood.

5. Before the Saviour’s face the ransomed nations bow, all praising his almighty grace, for ever new.

He shows his wounds of love, they kindle to a flame and sound through all the worlds above the slaughtered Lamb.

3. He by himself has sworn, we on his oath depend: we shall, on eagles’ wings upborne, to heaven ascend: we shall behold his face, we shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore.

6. The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high: ‘Hail, Father, Son and Spirit blest!’ they ever cry.

Hail, Abraham’s God and ours! with heaven our songs we raise: all might and majesty are yours, and endless praise.

Thomas Olivers 1725–99 alt.

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Offertory Prayer: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom.

BLESSED BE GOD FOR EVER.

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Lift up your hearts: People: We lift them to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise...

Priest: ... Forever praising you and singing:

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Priest: ‌. do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me

Priest: in songs of never ending praise:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

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THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND THE COMMUNION {Celebrant} We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

We who are many are one body, For we all share in the one bread.

The Choir sings the Agnus Dei Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The Choir sings: “God be in my head�, George Bayley.

Baptised Christians who receive Holy Communion in their own church are invited to share communion with us.

The consecrated wine may be received: a) from the common cup which is the tradition of the Anglican Church since the Reformation (as outlined in the Book of Common Prayer 1662) by drinking or intinction of the bread. b) from an individual glass upon request.

Or you may choose to receive the bread only as Holy Communion in one kind.

Once you have received communion you may wish to pray the following prayer in thanksgiving: Thanks be to you, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us.

Most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.

(Richard of Chichester 1197-1253 AD)

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Final Hymn: Tell out my soul TiS 161

1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!

Unnumbered blessings, give my spirit voice; tender to me the promise of his word; in God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice.

2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!

Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done; his mercy sure, from age to age the same; his holy name - the Lord, the Mighty One. 3. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!

Powers and dominions lay their glory by.

Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

4. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!

Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and for evermore!

Timothy Dudley-Smith 1926– ; based on Luke 1:46–55 in The New English Bible Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith Words © 1962, renewal 1990 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

All rights reserved. Used by permission. Music by permission Oxford University Press.

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THE SENDING OUT OF GOD'S PEOPLE Post-Communion Prayer Prayer of self-offering Father, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. AMEN

Blessing

Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord: IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE

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Readings for Sunday, August 14, 2016 1st Reading Isaiah 5.1-7 2nd Reading Hebrews 11.29 - 12.2

Psalm 80.1-2, 8-19 Gospel Luke 12.49-59

GENERAL NOTICES Birthdays: Margaret Righton, Olivia Pandy (TODAY), Dennis Livingstone (Tomorrow) Church Directory: Copies now available from the office Please support the Sunday School Trading Table TODAY! Calling for knitters. St Marys House of Welcome in Fitzroy require knitted beanies, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks for the people they support. Also required, mens and ladies overcoats, jumpers, tracksuit pants (not shirts and trousers) and blankets. Contact Julie Burke 9853 8305.

Choir of Hard Knocks is celebrating their 10th birthday with a performance in Hamer Hall on Sunday 14 August at 3pm. Their celebrations have included concerts in Perth, Alice Springs, Sydney Opera House and Brisbane. This close knit family continues to grow through their joy or singing. See their website to purchase tickets - www.choirofhardknocks.org.au.

Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance.

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HOLY TRINITY KEW STUDY GROUPS CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES – IS IT RIGHT? Postmodern Thought & Influence in Western Society A five session program consisting of a broad exploration and reflection about western society has been written by Rev’d Canon Graeme Winterton. The program aims to encourage discussion and reflection on Christianity in the context of changes in modern society. The course will commence on Sunday 14 August 2016 and finish in the week ending Sunday 18 September 2016.

Topics set for discussion include – The Background of Change, Changed Thinking and Attitudes, Societal Impact, and The Heart of the Christian Faith.

Two course booklets comprising Course Notes and a Study Guide are available for participants. Price $10.00 for the two booklets. These will be made available upon payment and prior to the commencement of each course.

The group discussions will be conducted in three separate weekly sessions and led by Rev’d Robert Newton, Rev’d Robert Holland or Leonie Bird M.A (Theol). Sessions will be conducted on Sunday [12 noon – 1:00 pm], Tuesday evenings [7:30 – 8:30 pm] and Wednesday afternoons [2:30 – 3:30 pm] If you wish to participate in discussions to reflect upon Christian faith in modern contemporary society you would be most welcome. Please indicate your day and time preference by placing your name and contact details on the lists set out at the back of the church. Course study booklets and guides are available from Leonie Bird.

Further enquiries may be directed to Rev’d Robert Newton or Leonie Bird (leoniebird@vicbar.com.au. Mobile. 0409 860 026)

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ROSTERS Roster Duty

This Week 7/8/2016

Next Week 14/8/2016

6pm Sat

Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer

The Rev’d Robert Holland

Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

10am Sun Welcomer Reader

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny

Rick Nicholson & Yvonne Stannard David Harkin Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Carol Fraser

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rick Nicholson and Yvonne Stannard

The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Diana Cerini and Joan West

Carol Fraser & Bruce Chisholm Children

Tricia Renfree & Geoffrey Broome Mark Lucas & Amanda McLeod Andrea Sherko Julie Burke& Janine Flavelle-Smith Chris Flavelle-Smith Andrea Sherko The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Dorothy Hadwen Nip Thomson & Sumitra Wickramasinghe Irene Shorthouse & Barbara Thomson

Intercessor Euch Assist

Children Mark/Janice Lucas & Yan Delahunty Server Andrea Sherko ALM Jane Sullivan Celebrant The Rev’d Robert Newton Preacher The Rev’d Robert Newton Transport Bruce Chisholm Morning Tea Elaine Hutchinson & Romana Kristelly Counters Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees

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PARISH DIARY

Aug DAY TIME 7 Sun 10.00am 9 Tues 7.30pm

EVENT Baptism Trinity Grammar School Choral Concert

Tax Deductible Donations to Holy Trinity can be made for the 'Building Appeal' through the National Trust, OR for 'Family Ministry' through the Anglican Foundation.

Forms are available at the back of church.

Holy Trinity Church Directory 251 High St (cnr Pakington St), Kew 3101 Mailing address: PO Box 37, Kew 3101 Ph: (03) 9853 7158 Email: office@holytrinitykew.org.au Office hours: Monday – Friday 9am-12pm.

Ministry Team and Church Officers: Vicar: The Rev. Robert Newton, 9855 0630, vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev. Robert Holland, The Rev. Dr Helen Granowski, The Rev. Rick Cheung.

Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Andrea Sherko, Michael Wong.

Churchwardens: David Harkin, Barbara Thomson, Alan Wilson Parish Council: Simon Gandy, Madeleine Jenkins, Rick Nicholson, Beth Bailey, Marcus Pandy (Treasurer), Michael Wong, Chris Flavelle- Smith, David Renshaw.

Wedding enquiries: refer to weddings page on website. ♫ Music Team ♫

Director of Music: Stephen Kerr, 0422 524 574; music@holytrinitykew.org.au Deputy Organist: Anthony Carr

Head Chorister: Maddison McLeod.

www.holytrinitykew.org.au

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