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HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 26, 2017

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 SUNDAY

11.00am – Holy Communion 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, On this Fourth Sunday in Lent and Mothering Sunday an excerpt from the Daily Telegraph London 8th March 2013 on Mothering Sunday by correspondent Christopher Howse followed by my reflection on the Gospel: Every year, readers write to the Telegraph pointing out that the mid Sunday in Lent is not “Mother’s Day” but “Mothering Sunday”. Many blame America for introducing the former and making it commercial. In America, of course, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May, as proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. It is marked on that day because it was the result of a campaign by Anna Jarvis (1864-1948), whose own mother had died on May 9. This is where the British tradition grows a little complicated. For the revival of Mothering Sunday must be attributed to Constance Smith (18781938), and she was inspired in 1913 by reading a newspaper report of Anna Jarvis’s campaign in America. A big difference was that Constance Smith was a High Anglican who believed that “a day in praise of mothers” was fully expressed in the liturgy of the Church of England for the fourth Sunday of Lent. This is not entirely the case, for the Collect on that Sunday asks God that “we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved”. That doesn’t sound specifically maternal. It is only the Lesson for the day that declares: “Jerusalem which is above is free; which is the mother of us all.” It is true that this Sunday harked back centuries to the pre-Reformation connotations of Laetare Sunday, on which the Introit, the first prayer of the Mass, says: “Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come together all you that love her ... and be filled from the breasts of your consolation.” Laetare Sunday’s connections with mothers came through it being the day to visit the mother church or cathedral. Some customs of the day outlived the Reformation. These included making a simnel cake and taking it to Mother. “I’ll to thee a Simnel bring, / Gainst thou go’st a Mothering,” wrote the celebratory poet Robert Herrick in the mid 17th-century. Constance Smith reconnected simnel cakes and what local customs of the day that survived with the honouring of mothers. Under the pen-name C. Penswick Smith she published a booklet The Revival of Mothering Sunday in 1920. Things snowballed, impelled by feelings consequent on the loss by many mothers of their sons in the First World War. Constance Smith’s idea was not that Mothering Sunday should be limited to one Christian denomination, and its popularity spread through such open organisations as the Boy Scouts and Girls Guides. “By 1938,” wrote Cordelia Moyse, the modern historian of the Mothers’ Union, “it was claimed that Mothering Sunday was celebrated in every parish in Britain and in every country of the Empire.” 2

Neither Constance Smith nor Anna Jarvis ever became mothers themselves. Anna Jarvis regretted the growing commercialisation of the day, even to disapproving of pre-printed Mother’s Day cards. “A printed card means nothing,” she said, “except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world.” Jesus stated explicitly, I am the light of the world (John 9:5). In so many words Jesus was saying that he is the one true source of power and light which sustains life and overcomes the darkness of sin, confusion, and spiritual blindness. Jesus' mighty works confirmed the truth of his message and claim to divine authority and equality with his Father in heaven. One of his greatest signs was the healing of a man who had been blind from birth. When Jesus approached the blind man he first awakened hope in him - the hope which God offers those who seek his help. Jesus then did something quite remarkable for the blind man, both to identify with this man's misery and to draw expectant faith in him as well. Jesus touched the man's eyes with his own spittle mixed with dirt and bid him to wash in the Pool of Siloam which was close to the Temple. This pool of fresh flowing water was one of the landmarks of the city of Jerusalem. It's source came from the Gihon spring located in the valley outside the walls of Jerusalem. On the yearly Feast of Tabernacles, one of the priests brought a golden pitcher of water from this pool and poured it out over the altar in the temple while reciting from the verse, "You will draw water from the wells of salvation" (Isaiah 12:3). The Pharisees were upset with Jesus' miracle on two counts. First, he healed the blind man on the Sabbath, which they considered a serious violation of the command to rest on the Sabbath. Second, how could a "sinner" and a "sabbath-breaker" do such a marvellous work of God! The Jewish leaders tried to intimidate both this cured man and his parents by threatening to exclude them from membership in the local synagogue. This man was shunned by the religious authorities because he believed that Jesus healed him and was the Messiah. Paul the Apostle warns us to avoid the darkness of sin that we might walk more clearly in the light of Christ (Ephesians 5:8-12). Do you allow any blindspots to blur your vision of what God is offering you and asking of you? Yours In Christ, Fr Robert

Hymn: Christ whose glory fills the skies NEH 234

1. Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ the true, the only light, sun of righteousness, arise, triumph o’er the shades of night; dayspring from on high, be near; day-star, in my heart appear. 2. Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day’s return, till thy mercy’s beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes, and warm my heart. 3. Visit then this soul of mine; pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, radiancy divine; scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day. Charles Wesley 1707–88

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: ‘I am the light of the world,’ says the Lord; ‘those who follow me will have the light of life.’ John 8.12

The Collect for Purity: As we gather as God's people let us pray together: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through 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. Merciful God, our maker and our judge, we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have failed to do: we have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves; we repent, and are sorry for all our sins. Father, forgive us. Strengthen us to love and obey you in newness of life; 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.

~ The Sunday School now departs to the Memorial Chapel. Any children in the congregation are welcome to join them. ~

Kyrie eleison

(How setting)

The Collect Gracious God, in order that we children of earth might discern good from evil you sent your Son to be the light of the world: as the light of Christ shines upon us, may we learn what pleases you, and live in truth and goodness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: 1 Samuel 16.1-13 The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.’ 2 Samuel said, ‘How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will kill me.’ And the Lord said, ‘Take a heifer with you, and say, “I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.” 3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do; and you shall anoint for me the one whom I name to you.’ 4 Samuel did what the Lordcommanded, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, ‘Do you come peaceably?’ 5 He said, ‘Peaceably; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord; sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.’ And he sanctified Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. 6 When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, ‘Surely the Lord ’s anointed is now before the Lord.’7 But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.’ 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. He said, ‘Neither has the Lord chosen this one.’ 9 Then Jesse made Shammah pass by. And he said, ‘Neither has the Lord chosen this one.’ 10 Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, and Samuel said to Jesse, ‘The Lord has not chosen any of these.’ 11 Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Are all your sons here?’ And he said, ‘There remains yet the youngest, but he is keeping the sheep.’ And Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.’ 12 He sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome. The Lord said, ‘Rise and anoint him; for this is the one.’ 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the presence of his brothers; and the spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. Samuel then set out and went to Ramah. 1

Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 8

Psalm: 23

Second Reading: Ephesians 5.8-14 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— 9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. 10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; 13 but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, ‘Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’ 8

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

Gradual Hymn: O for a closer walk with God NEH 414

1. O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heavenly frame, a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb. 2. Return, O holy dove, return, sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, and drove thee from my breast.

3. The dearest idol I have known, whateâ€™er that idol be, help me to tear it from thy throne and worship only thee. 1. 4. So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame; so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb. William Cowper 1731â€“1800

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. The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John chapter 9 beginning at the 1st verse.

As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ 3 Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.’ 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes,7 saying to him, ‘Go, wash in the pool of Siloam’ (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. 8 The neighbours and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, ‘Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?’ 9 Some were saying, ‘It is he.’ Others were saying, ‘No, but it is someone like him.’ He kept saying, ‘I am the man.’ 10 But they kept asking him, ‘Then how were your eyes opened?’ 11 He answered, ‘The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, “Go to Siloam and wash.” Then I went and washed and received my sight.’ 12 They said to him, ‘Where is he?’ He said, ‘I do not know.’ 13 They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. 14 Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. 15 Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, ‘He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.’16 Some of the Pharisees said, ‘This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.’ But others said, ‘How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?’ And they were divided. 17 So they said again to the blind man, ‘What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.’ He said, ‘He is a prophet.’ 18 The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight 19 and asked them, ‘Is this your son, who 1

you say was born blind? How then does he now see?’ 20 His parents answered, ‘We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; 21 but we do not know how it is that now he sees, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age. He will speak for himself.’ 22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed Jesus to be the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue. 23 Therefore his parents said, ‘He is of age; ask him.’ 24 So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, ‘Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.’ 25 He answered, ‘I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.’ 26 They said to him, ‘What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?’ 27 He answered them, ‘I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?’ 28 Then they reviled him, saying, ‘You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. 29 We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.’ 30 The man answered, ‘Here is an astonishing thing! You do not know where he comes from, and yet he opened my eyes.31 We know that God does not listen to sinners, but he does listen to one who worships him and obeys his will. 32 Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a person born blind. 33 If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.’ 34 They answered him, ‘You were born entirely in sins, and are you trying to teach us?’ And they drove him out. 35 Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, ‘Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ 36 He answered, ‘And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.’ 37 Jesus said to him, ‘You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.’ 38 He said, ‘Lord, I believe.’ And he worshipped him. 39 Jesus said, ‘I came into this world for judgement so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.’ 40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, ‘Surely we are not blind, are we?’ 41 Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, “We see”, your sin remains.

Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

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

The Nicene Creed Let us together affirm the faith of the Church. We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 14

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.

We pray for: We pray for all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Diocese of Mexico; The Anglican Church of Australia; St John the Baptist Wantirna South; Parish of Panton Hill – Pastoral Visit; Parish of Croydon Hills and Wonga Park – Pastoral Visit; St Peter’s, Murrumbeena with Holy Nativity, Hughesdale –Pastoral Visit. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, Helen, Leonie & Pam, for the playgroup, choir, and 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. 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.

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: 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. Music by permission of the Trustee of the late Dr Basil Harwood’s settlement

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.

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€œParce Domineâ€?, Garau. 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)

Final Hymn: Your words to me are life and health TiS 430

1. Your words to me are life and health; pour strength into my soul; enable, guide, and teach my heart to reach its perfect goal. 2. Your words to me are light and truth; from day to day they show their wisdom, passing human thought, as in their truth I grow. 3. Your words to me are full of joy, of beauty, peace, and grace; from them I learn your blessèd will, through them I see your face. 4. Your words are perfected in One, yourself, the living Word; within my heart your image print in clearest lines, O Lord. George Currie Martin 1865–1937 alt. Words © G. C. Martin Harmony and arrangement from the English Hymnal by permission Oxford University Press

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

'Copyright © 1995, The Anglican Church of Australia Trust Corporation. From the text of A Prayer Book for Australia, published under the imprint of Broughton Books. Reproduced with permission. - Recorded music played under PPCA licence 339096 Hymns copied under one of the following licences: - 'Copyright © 1999, The Australian Hymn Book Company. From the text of Together in Song. Reproduced with permission. - Church Copyright Licence #325734 - Copyright Agency Limited licence 2907

Readings for Sunday, April 2, 2017 1st Reading Ezekiel 37.1-14 2nd Reading Romans 8.6-11

Psalm 130 Gospel John 11.1-45

GENERAL NOTICES High Altar flowers are in loving memory of Jan, from Charlie, Sallie and David. Altar flowers are in memory of Commander Freddie Righton RN, from his loving family. Birthdays: Hazel Athey (Tuesday) Stations of the Cross: During Lent the Church will be open every Friday (3/3 – 7/4) from 12.00pm – 1.00pm with Stations of the Cross with Rev’d Robert Holland at 12.30pm. Church Directory: This year’s Church Directory is to be completed at the end of the month so please check your entry in the Draft version at the back of the Church and if there are any changes to be made please include them on the white form or, if you are not already included and wish to be, please complete a blue form with the details you want included. Thank you, Brenda Stewardship Envelopes – Please collect your 2017-2018 Stewardship envelopes from the back of the Church. Thank you. The 1st Saturday of the month 6pm service will be going into abeyance for the time being. In 12 months’ time the Vicar and associate clergy will review the timing of the service along with a general review of worship times for the parish. Prayer Requests: all names for prayer in the pew sheet require permission from the persons being prayed for in the first instance. FREE Kew Junction Family Day - Saturday the 1st of April, hosted by the Kew Junction Business Association. All of Kew Junction will be buzzing from 10am 4pm! There will be a vintage old world fairground organ to entertain customers near Leos, and a sound stage and children's rides set up in the Fenton Way Car Park. Free easter eggs for the children. kewjunction.com.au 23

Services for Holy Week and Easter - 2017 April 9, PALM SUNDAY

8am: Eucharist 10am: Sung Eucharist 10:30am: Cross-cultural service at TGS (in Asian English)

April 11, Holy Tuesday:

6:30pm: Eucharist

April 12, Holy Wednesday:

11am: Eucharist

April 13, Maundy Thursday:

8pm: Institution of the Eucharist and Foot washing.

April 14, GOOD FRIDAY:

9am: Service of the Day at HTK 10.45am: Ecumenical Service in Petrie Square.

April 15, EASTER EVE:

6:30pm: Lighting of Paschal Candle and Renewal of Baptismal vows.

April 16, EASTER DAY:

8am: Eucharist. 10am: Choral Eucharist. 10:30am: Cross-cultural service at TGS (in Asian English)

NEW 5-session COURSE for LENT commencing March 5th 2017 RECEIVING CHRIST in five different ways A course in five sessions for discussion groups & individuals Lenten studies will commence at: 12.00pm–1.00pm, Sunday 5th March in the Old Op Shop with Rev’d Robert Newton; 7.00pm-8.00pm, Monday 6th March in the Old Op Shop with Leonie Bird; and 2.00pm-3.00pm, Wednesday 8th March in the Vicarage with Rev’d Robert Holland. There are five one hour sessions in total. Please place your name on the sheet at the back of the church under the respective session you would like to join. Study booklets cost $10 each. Any enquiries should be directed to Rev’d Robert Newton or Leonie Bird – email leoniebird@vicbar.com.au. ‘To all who received him … he gave power to become children of God.’ (John 1.12.) This raises big questions. Aren’t we all children of God anyway? Just how can we receive Christ? And what does it mean to have ‘a relationship with God’? In a course crammed with discussable questions, John Young teases out from the New Testament at least three different ways in which we receive Christ. John’s course booklet is supplemented by four leading Christians, from a variety of backgrounds, on the course CD. Together they demonstrate that St John’s theology in his magisterial Gospel has very practical implications for our day-to-day lives. Session 1:

Receiving Christ: as children of God

Session 2:

Receiving Christ: in the stranger and the needy

Session 3:

Receiving Christ: in Holy Communion

Session 4:

Receiving Christ: through prayer and fellowship

Session 5:

‘Christ in you, the hope of glory’ (Colossians 1.27) 25

PARTICIPANTS on the course CD:  Bishop Nick Baines  Margaret Sentamu  Revd Dr Ken Howcroft  Theodora Hawksley (Closing Reflections) BISHOP NICK BAINES worked as a Russian linguist at GCHQ in the UK before ordination. He chairs the Sandford St Martin Trust promoting excellence in religious broadcasting and is a member of the House of Lords. MARGARET SENTAMU is an independent diversity and leadership development consultant and a Non-executive director of the Leeds & York Mental Health Trust, and Traidcraft Plc. She is also a trustee and patron of several education, health and poverty charities. REVD DR KEN HOWCROFT is a former President of the Methodist Conference. He served the English-language Methodist congregation in Rome; establishing an ecumenical office there on behalf of the worldwide family of Methodist churches. THEODORA HAWKSLEY trained as a theologian before leaving her academic career to become a nun. She is currently a novice at the Bar Convent, York. The course booklet is written and by Canon John Young who worked for two Archbishops of York, and was for many years a member of the General Synod of the Church of England. A Canon Emeritus of York Minster and Co-Founder of York Courses, he’s written over 30 books/booklets. John’s work has been translated into several languages, including Chinese and Russian.

ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer

This Week 26/3/2017

Next Week 2/4/2017

David Harkin & Irene Shorthouse Leonie Bird Leonie Bird Diana Cerini Carol Fraser The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Leonie Bird & Nancy Sturgess

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny

Elaine Hutchinson & Liz Cook Nick Leicester & Julie-Ann Barnes Jane Sullivan Chris Flavelle-Smith & Lorraine Bent

Carol Fraser & Bruce Chisholm Children

Server ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea

Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Barbara & Nip Thomson

Brass Counters

Carol & John Fraser

Jane Sullivan The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Bruce Chisholm Elaine Hutchinson & Romana Kristelly Yan Delahunty Rosemary Nairn & Ian Lees

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

Chris & Merrilyn Beeny BCP Irene Shorthouse Dinesh Warnakulasuriya The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Bob & Yvonne Stannard

Children Mark/Janice Lucas & Yan Delahunty

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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’d Robert Newton, 9855 0630, vicar@holytrinitykew.org.au Parish Chaplain: Pam Hughes, 9855 8279 Honorary Associate Clergy: The Rev’d Robert Holland, The Rev’d Dr Helen Granowski, The Rev’d Rick Cheung. Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Andrea Sherko, Michael Wong. Churchwardens: David Harkin, Marcus Pandy, Alan Wilson Parish Council: Chris Flavelle-Smith, Madeleine Jenkins, David Renshaw, Napier Thomson, Dinesh Warnakulasuriya and Michael Wong. 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.