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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TRINITY 15 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 1st Sunday Family Service

Choral Eucharist 10am CRÈCHE AREA: IS IN THE TRANSEPT NEAR THE PULPIT. PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO ENTER BY THE CHURCH AISLE OR BY THE SIDE DOOR.

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

Dear Parishioners, The Gospel passage from Luke this morning offends against the values, which most people hold dear. Worse than that, it offends against the love commandment by enjoining hate. Matthew’s version sterilises the saying by converting ‘hate’ to ‘love less’. Jesus comes across as something of a loose cannon, firing off shots in all directions without much concern for the consequences. This does not equal the Jesus we find elsewhere. But before we “neutralise’ the saying, we do well to reel a little more in amazement. It is shocking and was intended to be shocking to Jesus’ audience and to us today. Why the dynamite? Clearly the notion is that the object to be dislodged will take some shifting. That object is family power. Family power and control which has become a cage, a prison and more often a comfortable and secure place in which to turn aside from one’s potential and the world’s challenge. The voice of Jesus articulates human need - one’s own and that of others - and calls people to discipleship. Discipleship means a relationship of learning and growth with Jesus as the teacher and God as God, not family. Domestication confines religion to the home and family. In Jesus’ teaching we regularly meet challenges directed against so-called family values. To read Jesus as encouraging literal hatred of one’s family is to miss the point and mishear the rhetoric. But such shocking rhetoric reflects a view that families can constrict growth and bring death rather than life. According to Mark, Jesus’ own (family) thought he was mad and sought in their terms to rescue him (3:20-21, 31-35). Yours In Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Ye holy angels bright NEH 475

1. Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God’s right hand, or through the realms of light fly at your Lord’s command, assist our song, for else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue.

3. Ye saints who toil below, adore your heavenly King, and onward as ye go some joyful anthem sing; take what he gives and praise him still through good or ill, who ever lives!

2. You blessèd souls at rest, who ran this earthly race, and now, from sin released, behold the Saviour’s face, God’s praises sound, as in his sight with sweet delight ye do abound.

4. My soul, bear thou thy part: triumph in God above, and with a well-tuned heart sing thou the songs of love; Let all thy days till life shall end, Whate’er he send, Be filled with praise. Richard Baxter 1615–91 and John Hampden Gurney 1802–62.

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.

Sentence: Whoever does not carry the cross and follow Jesus cannot be his disciple. Luke 14.27

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.

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.

Kyrie eleison

(Dudman)

Gloria

The Collect God of the ages, you call the Church to keep watch in the world and to discern the signs of the times: grant us the wisdom that your Spirit bestows, so that with courage we may proclaim your prophetic word, and complete the work you have set before us; through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from Good News Translation and JB Phillips New Testament First Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-11 18 The LORD said to me, 2 “Go down to the potter's house, where I will give you my message.” 3 So I went there and saw the potter working at his wheel. 4 Whenever a piece of pottery turned out imperfect, he would take the clay and make it into something else. 5 Then the LORD said to me, 6 “Don't I have the right to do with you people of Israel what the potter did with the clay? You are in my hands just like clay in the potter's hands. 7 If at any time I say that I am going to uproot, break down, or destroy any nation or kingdom, 8 but then that nation turns from its evil, I will not do what I said I would. 9 On the other hand, if I say that I am going to plant or build up any nation or kingdom, 10 but then that nation disobeys me and does evil, I will not do what I said I would. 11 Now then, tell the people of Judah and of Jerusalem that I am making plans against them and getting ready to punish them. Tell them to stop living sinful lives—to change their ways and the things they are doing. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Psalm: 139.1-5, 12-18

Second Reading: Philemon 1-25 1-3 Paul,

prisoner for the sake of Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy to Philemon our much-loved fellow-worker, Apphia our sister and Archippus who is with us in the fight; to the church that meets in your house—grace and peace be to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4-7 I

always thank God for you, Philemon, in my constant prayers for you all, for I have heard how you love and trust both the Lord Jesus himself and those who believe in him. And I pray that those who share your faith may also share your knowledge of all the good things that believing in Jesus Christ can mean to us. It is your love, my brother, that gives us such comfort and happiness, for it cheers the hearts of your fellow Christians. 8-11 And although I could rely on my authority in Christ and dare to order you to do what I consider right, I am not doing that. No, I am appealing to that love of yours, a simple personal appeal from Paul the old man, in prison for Jesus Christ’s sake. I am appealing for my child. Yes I have become a father though I have been under lock and key, and the child’s name is—Onesimus! Oh, I know you have found him pretty useless in the past but he is going to be useful now, to both of us. 12-14 I

am sending him back to you: will you receive him as my son, part of me? I should have dearly loved to have kept him with me: he could have done what you would have done—looked after me here in prison for the Gospel’s sake. But I would do nothing without consulting you first, for if you have a favour to give me, let it be spontaneous and not forced from you by circumstances! 15-21 It

occurs to me that there has been a purpose in your losing him. You lost him, a slave, for a time; now you are having him back for good, not merely as a slave, but as a brother-Christian. He is already especially loved by me—how much more will you be able to love him, both as a man and as a fellow-Christian! You and I have so much in common haven’t we? Then do welcome him as you would welcome me. If you feel he has wronged or cheated you put it down to my account. I’ve written this with my own hand: I, Paul, hereby promise to repay you. (Of course I’m not stressing the fact that you might be said to owe me your very 10

soul!) Now do grant me this favour, my brother—such an act of love will do my old heart good. As I send you this letter I know you’ll do what I ask—I believe, in fact, you’ll do more. 22 Will

you do something else? Get the guest-room ready for me, for I have great hopes that through your prayers I myself will be returned to you as well! 23-25 Epaphras,

here in prison with me, sends his greetings: so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, all fellow-workers for God. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, amen. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Gradual Hymn: In Christ there is no East or West NEH 280 (Tune 15)

1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north, but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. Join hands, then, brothers of the faith, whate’er your race may be; who serves my Father as a son is surely kin to me. 3. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north, all Christlike souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. William Arthur Dunkerley (‘John Oxenham’) 1852–1941

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 14 beginning at the 25th verse.

25-27 Now

as Jesus proceeded on his journey, great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and spoke to them, “If anyone comes to me without ‘hating’ his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be a disciple of mine. The man who will not take up his cross and follow in my footsteps cannot be my disciple. 28-30 “If any of you wanted to build a tower, wouldn’t he first sit down and work out the cost of it, to see if he can afford to finish it? Otherwise, when he has laid the foundation and found himself unable to complete the building, everyone who sees it will begin to jeer at him, saying, ‘This is the man who started to build a tower but couldn’t finish it!’ 31-33 “Or, suppose there is a king who is going to war with another king, doesn’t he sit down first and consider whether he can engage the twenty thousand of the other king with his own ten thousand? And if he decides he can’t, then, while the other king is still a long way off, he sends messengers to him to ask for conditions of peace. So it is with you; only the man who says goodbye to all his possessions can be my disciple. 34-35 “Salt is a very good thing, but if salt loses its flavour, what can you use to restore it? It is no good for the ground and no good as manure. People just throw it away. Every man who has ears should use them!”

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

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

The Nicene Creed Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in God the Father who made us and loves us. We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who saves us and loves us. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who loves us and gives us life.

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.

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Anglican Church of Tanzania; Diocese of Melbourne; Diocesan Building Committee; St Stephen's Richmond; St John’s Frankston and St Luke’s Carrum Downs – confirmation service; St John’s Toorak – 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.

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. 15

Offertory Hymn: Your hand, O God, has guided TiS 456

1. Your hand, O God, has guided your flock from age to age; the wondrous tale is written, full clear, on every page; your people owned your goodness, and we their deeds record; and both of this bear witness: one church, one faith, one Lord. 2. Your heralds brought glad tidings to greatest, as to least; they bade them rise, and hasten to share the great King’s feast; and this was all their teaching, in every deed and word, to all alike proclaiming one church, one faith, one Lord. 3. Through many a day of darkness, through many a scene of strife, the faithful few fought bravely to guard the nation’s life. Their gospel of redemption, sin pardoned, earth restored, was all in this enfolded: one church, one faith, one Lord.

4. Your mercy will not fail us, nor leave your work undone; with your right hand to help us, the victory shall be won; and then by all creation, your name shall be adored, and this shall be our anthem: one church, one faith, one Lord. Edward Hayes Plumptre 1821–91 alt.

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:

Priest: â€Ś. 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. 19

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: â€œThe True and Living Breadâ€?, David Blackwell. 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) 20

Final Hymn: Let him to whom we now belong TiS 563

1. Let him to whom we now belong his sovereign right assert, and take up every thankful song and every loving heart. 2. He justly claims us for his own, who bought us with a price; as Christians live to Christ alone, to Christ alone we die. 3. We come in deep humility thine easy yoke to prove, and own it perfect liberty to serve the Lord we love. 4. Jesus, thine own at last receive, fulfil our hearts’ desire, and let us to thy glory live and in thy cause expire. 5. Our souls and bodies we resign; with joy we render thee our all, no longer ours, but thine to all eternity. Harmony from the Revised Church Hymnary 1927 by permission Oxford University Press Charles Wesley 1707–88 alt. v.3 Alfred Harold Wood 1896–1989

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, September 11, 2016 1st Reading Jeremiah 4.11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 2nd Reading 1 Timothy 1.1-2, 12-19a Gospel Luke 15.1-10

GENERAL NOTICES Memorial Flowers: In loving memory of Claude & Constance Robinson, from Bev Brett. Birthdays: Phillip Hadwen (Thursday) We pray for Pam Hughes and all the family as they grieve the loss of Doris (Babe) Isaacs. Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance. Calendar Fundraiser: The 2017 Australian Anglican Church Calendar is now available and can be purchased through us for $15. An example is on the table at the back of the Church so please have a look and if you would like a calendar for yourself or family/friends, please write your name on the list with the number required, put your money in an envelope with your name on it and place it in the box provided. Calendars will be ordered mid-October and will arrive soon after. Holy Trinity Kew National Trust update. Many thanks to those who have generously responded to the the Vicarâ€™s appeal for donations to the National Trust for the fabric and upkeep of our beautiful historic church as we enter a phase of urgent renovation. So far year to date (YTD) we have received $86,475 to add and make our total of $215,149 YTD. This is massive 41% increase in the corpus in less than one year. We urgently need to replace our electrical system and stop the ingress of damp and water into our church to avoid further deterioration and make our worship centre safe. These monies will assist in protecting our Church into the future. However may I encourage you to continue to consider the National Trust as a suitable place for donations and also a consideration of Holy Trinity in your will as we endeavour to be good stewards and meet the further challenges of maintaining Godâ€™s House. The Vicar 23

9.4 Parish Governance Act 2014. Dear Parishioners be advised of the change of eligibility rules for membership of the Parish Electoral Roll as of the 1st July 2014 as determined by the Melbourne Diocesan Synod: Without limiting other grounds on which a person may be taken to have regularly and habitually attended public worship in a worship centre in a parish, for the purposes of this section a person who has attended public worship at a worship centre 12 times in the preceding 12 months and three times in the preceding three months is considered to have regularly and habitually attended public worship at that worship centre. When the Parish Electoral Roll Committee meets in October the above criteria will have to be applied without fear or favour. In plain English if you have not attended a public worship service 12 times during the year and 3 times in the preceding months of the Annual Meeting in mid-November your name will have to be deleted from the Parish Electoral Roll and you will not be eligible to vote or speak unless invited at the Annual Meeting. Vicar and Parish Wardens

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) Off the Shelf - A discussion of André Schwarz-Bart’s The Last of the Just led by the Revd Professor Mark Lindsay Thursday 15/9/16, 6-7.30pm Old Warden’s Lodge, Trinity College, Parkville This is a special chance to sit, in a relaxed environment, with a leading theologian and examine André Schwarz-Bart’s The Last of the Just – considered by many the single greatest novel of the Holocaust. The discussion will be led by Professor Mark Lindsay, a professor at the Trinity College Theological School. It is not necessary to have read the book beforehand. For more information, and to register, email to theologyevents@trinity.edu.au, or phone 9348 7127. Cost is $30 ($20 concession), which includes refreshments. 25

Darcey Newtonâ€™s Final Year 12 Performance, 8/9/10 September at 7:30pm, Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse.

ROSTERS Roster Duty

This Week 4/9/2016

Next Week 11/9/2016

6pm Sat

Celebrant ALM 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader

The Rev’d Robert Holland

David Harkin & Barbara Thomson

Marilyn & Robert Frood

BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny 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 & Alan Wilson Children

Lorraine Bent & Yvonne Panagacos Dileeni & Nilmini Wickramasinghe Andrea Sherko Julie Burke & Nip Thomson Chris Flavelle-Smith Andrea Sherko The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Dorothy Hadwen Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees Irene Shorthouse & Barbara Thomson

Intercessor Euch Assist

Children Carol Fraser & 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

PARISH DIARY Sep DAY TIME

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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.