2017 12 17 10am by Holy Trinity

HOLY TRINITY KEW Anglican Church of Australia

ADVENT 3 DECEMBER 17, 2017

Choral Eucharist 10am

SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY KEW On 2nd Sunday of the month, incense will be used at the 10am service Wednesday 11am – Holy Communion

SUNDAY 8am – Holy Communion 10am – Choral Eucharist Family ministry: Sunday 10am in chapel (in church on 1st Sun)

Healing Service: 4th Wednesday of the month following the 11am service in the Memorial Chapel- unless advised. At Trinity Grammar School Chapel: Sunday 週日中英文10.30am – English Service

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 in the Vicarage. CHURCH TOILETS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN VICARAGE 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.

Dear Parishioners, John the Baptist connects the Old and New Testament as the last of the Old Testament prophets who points the way to the Messiah and as the first of the New Testament witnesses and martyrs. He is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). John foretold what the Messiah would come to accomplish our rescue from captivity to sin and our adoption as daughters and sons of God. Do you recognise who you are in Christ? The Lord Jesus has come to restore us to friendship with God and he has made us citizens of heaven - his eternal kingdom of concord and justice. John was supreme amongst the prophets, yet he lived as a modest and faithful servant of God. He pointed others selflessly to Jesus, the true Messiah and Saviour of the world. The Christian church from the earliest of times has given John many titles of honour which denote the importance of his mission: Witness of the Lord, Herald of Christ, Voice of the Word, Precursor of Truth, Crown of the Prophets, Forerunner of the Redeemer, Preparer of Salvation and Light of the Martyrs. Do you show others to Jesus Christ by the example and witness of your life? 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. 3

Sentence: O people in Zion who dwell at Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. The Lord will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; he will cause his majestic voice to be heard. Isaiah 30.19a,30b

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

(Dudman)

The Collect Let us pray [that God will fill us with joy at the coming of Christ.] Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD Readings from 'New Revised Standard Version' (NRSV) First Reading: Isaiah 61.1-7 The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; 2 to proclaim the year of the LORDâ€™s favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; 3 to provide for those who mourn in Zionâ€”to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory. 4 They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. 5 Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, foreigners shall till your land and dress your vines; 6 but you shall be called priests of the LORD, you shall be named ministers of our God; you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations, and in their riches you shall glory. 7 Because their shame was double, and dishonour was proclaimed as their lot, therefore they shall possess a double portion; everlasting joy shall be theirs. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD 6

For the Psalm: The Magnificat. Chant: James Turle (1802-92)

Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24 16 Rejoice

always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise the words of prophets, 21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good; 22 abstain from every form of evil. 23 May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. Response: Hear the word of the Lord, THANKS BE TO GOD

Gradual Hymn: Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes NEH 6

1. Hark, the glad sound! The Saviour comes, the Saviour promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, and every voice a song. 2. He comes the prisoners to release, in Satan’s bondage held; the gates of brass before Him burst, the iron fetters yield.

3. He comes the broken heart to bind, the bleeding soul to cure, and with the treasures of His grace enrich the humble poor. 4 Our glad Hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; and heaven’s eternal arches ring with Thy beloved Name.

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 Choir & Congregation

The Lord be with you AND ALSO WITH YOU The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Saint John chapter 1 beginning at the 6th verse.

6 There

was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 19 This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ 20 He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, ‘I am not the Messiah.’[a] 21 And they asked him, ‘What then? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’ 22 Then they said to him, ‘Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’ 23 He said, ‘I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord”’, as the prophet Isaiah said. 24 Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. 25 They asked him, ‘Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah,[b] nor Elijah, nor the prophet?’ 26 John answered them, ‘I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, 27 the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.’ 28 This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing. Gospel Response: This is the gospel of the Lord,

SERMON (copy of sermon available at back of church and a selection of sermons, some current and past, available 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. 11

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: all who work for peace and justice. We pray for: Diocese of Wyoming, Episcopal Church, USA; Diocese of North Queensland; Ministries to Youth; Footscray Parish; St Matthew’s, Prahran – Pastoral Visit; St Barnabas, Glen Waverley – Pastoral Visit; Diamond Creek – Episcopal visit to Yarrambat and St Helena. We pray for our ministry team: Robert, Robert, Helen, Pam and Leonie, for Rick and Michael (with responsibility for the TGS congregation), for the choir and Sunday School, 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:

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: O come, O come Emmanuel NEH 11

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel! Redeem thy captive Israel That into exile drear is gone, Far from the face of God's dear Son. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. 2. O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, Who madest all in earth and sky; Creating man from dust and clay; To us reveal salvation’s way. Rejoice! Rejoice!... 3. O come, O come, Adonaï, Who in thy glorious majesty From that high mountain clothed with awe, Gavest thy folk the ancient Law. Rejoice! Rejoice! …

4. O come, thou Root of Jesse! draw The quarry from the lion's claw; From those dread caverns of the grave, From nether hell, thy people save. Rejoice! Rejoice! … 5. O Come, thou Lord of David’s Key! The royal door fling wide and free; Safeguard for us the heavenward road, And bar the way to death's abode. Rejoice! Rejoice!... 6. O come, O come, thou Dayspring bright! Pour on our souls thy healing light; Dispel the long night's lingering gloom, And pierce the shadows of the tomb. Rejoice! Rejoice! … 7. O come, Desire of nations, show Thy kingly reign on earth below; Thou Corner-stone, uniting all, Restore the ruin of our fall. Rejoice! Rejoice! …

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: People: Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest:

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts: We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise... ... Forever praising you and singing:

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

Priest: â€Śin songs of never ending praise:

As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are confident to pray,

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€œJesus Christ the Apple Tree,â€?, arr. Bullard. 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: The advent of our God NEH 14

1. The advent of our God with eager prayers we greet, and singing haste upon the road his glorious gift to meet.

4. On clouds of dazzling light, As Judge he comes again, His scattered people to unite, With him in heaven to reign.

2. The everlasting Son scorns not the Virginâ€™s womb; that we from bondage may be won He bears a bondsmanâ€™s doom.

5. Let evil flee away Ere that great hour shall dawn, Let this old Adam day by day The new Man all put on.

3. Daughter of Sion, rise To meet thy lowly King; Let not thy stubborn heart despise The peace he comes to bring.

6. Praise to the incarnate Son who comes to set us free, with Father and with Spirit One, to all eternity.

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, December 24, 2017 1st Reading 2 Samuel 7.1-16 Psalm 89.19-29 2nd Reading Romans 16.25-27 Gospel Luke 1.26-38

GENERAL NOTICES Memorial Flowers: In loving memory of Margaret McCarthy, from Neville McCarthy. Birthdays: Geoffrey Broome (Saturday) Office Hours: Please note that the Church office will be closed this coming Wednesday 20th December but will be open from 9am-3pm on Thursday 21st December. Office Hours over Christmas/January: The Church office will be closed from 23rd December and will re-open on 8th January. If you have any urgent pastoral needs during this time, please contact Fr Robert Holland on 0423 568 048. For all other non-urgent enquiries, please leave a message on the office phone or email office@holytrinitykew.org.au and they will be attended to after 8th January. Access to the Memorial Garden and Vicarage This coming week, we will lose access to the side path between the front of the church and the Memorial Garden until the development is finished. We will still have access to the forecourt and main doors off High Street, but access to the Memorial Garden and Vicarage will be via the back of the church, not from High Street. Should you have difficulty going down the stairs outside the Church office and need to go to either the Memorial Garden or Vicarage during the week, please contact Brenda in the Church office to arrange access through the Pakington Street Church entrance and the West transept or Chapel doors – the office is open from 9am-12pm each week day. On Sunday’s during service times access will be through the Church. Trinity Times – 2017 Advent edition: This edition is now available for collection and distribution. Collect your copy of Trinity Times from the back of the church. If you know anyone to whom you could deliver Trinity Times please do not hesitate to assist us in its distribution. Thanks to everyone who assisted in writing articles and the production of this edition of Trinity Times. 20

SALE OF CHRISTMAS CAKES - Thank you to everyone who supported the Christmas cakes fundraiser. It has been most successful thanks to your generous purchases of the cakes and puddings. After a very successful selling period there are still some cakes available for sale including a limited number of the square 6 inch and 8 inch traditional Christmas cakes and some Gourmet Christmas cakes. You may wish to use them as last-minute Christmas gifts or as an addition to your holiday season fare. The provisional profit from the sale of the Christmas cakes may be in excess of $2,000 Christmas Service Rosters If you are willing and able to help with Welcoming, Readings or to be a Eucharist Assistant at any of our Christmas services, please add your name to the list at the back of the Church or contact the Church Office (9853 7158). Thank you. Vicarage Security Would everyone using the Vicarage please be aware that the front door is not selflocking â€“ it only locks with the key, so please lock both doors as you leave. If you are in the Vicarage by yourself we strongly recommend that you at least snib the security door. Christmas Flowers If you would like to contribute money towards the Christmas Day flower arrangements, please either speak with Elaine Hutchinson (9830 2315) or contact the Church office (9853 7158) by 17th December. ANGLICARE-THANKYOU for all your support this year and especially the Toy fund and the Christmas cards. It was all a great success.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY 2017

Sunday, December 17 7.30pm – Service of Nine Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve 8am – NO SERVICE 10am – Sung Eucharist 5pm - Children’s Nativity Play 11pm – Carols Singing 11.30pm – Midnight Mass Monday, December 25, Christmas Day 8am – Carols and Holy Communion 10am – Sung Eucharist

ROSTERS Roster Duty 8am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Celebrant Preacher Breakfast 10am Sun Welcomer Reader Intercessor Euch Assist Server Thurifer ALM Celebrant Preacher Transport Morning Tea Sacristan Brass Counters

This Week 17/12/2017 Charles Harkin & Robert Frood David Harkin BCP David Harkin Dinesh Warnakulasuriya The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Irene Shorthouse & Joan West John & Jennifer Carnie Elaine Hutchinson & Ken Rigby Janine Flavelle-Smith Chris Flavelle-Smith & Yvonne Panagacos Robert Buckmaster Chris Flavelle-Smith The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Liz Cook Bev Cooper & Liz Dixon Jane Newton T Renfree, R Nairn Charles Harkin & Robert Frood

Next Week 24/12/2017 NO SERVICE

Ian Lees & Rosemary Nairn Nick Leicester & Bev Cooper Janine Flavelle-Smith Janine Flavelle-Smith & Lorraine Bent Jane Sullivan Chris Flavelle-Smith The Rev’d Robert Newton The Rev’d Robert Newton Rosemary Nairn Nip & Barbara Thomson Barbara Thomson Carol & John Fraser

PARISH DIARY DATE DAY TIME 17/12 Sun 7:30pm

EVENT Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

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 (0423 568 048), The Rev’d Dr Helen Granowski, The Rev’d Rick Cheung. Authorised Lay Ministers: Leonie Bird, Jane Sullivan, Michael Wong. Churchwardens: Robert Buckmaster, Marcus Pandy, Nip Thomson. Parish Council: Leonie Bird, CK Choong, Chris Flavelle-Smith, David Renshaw, Jill Rossouw, Dinesh Warnakulasuriya, 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.