Connect09
Towards a massive outreach in 09
At the Diocesan Synod, the Archbishop outlined his vision for a special diocesan-wide outreach in 2009. This would involve parishes throughout the diocese and a special appeal has been launched to fund it. Each parish will also contribute funds towards it. This outreach is a tremendous opportunity and I commend it to us all. I have quoted here what the Archbishop himself said in his synod address.
Lindsay Johnstone
One of the earliest works done by Christians in Sydney in the 19th century was to go from door to door distributing the Bible. They saw this as a vital task if people were going to know God. In those days literacy was a problem and Christians were also very busy teaching people to read and write. Literacy and the Bible go hand in hand.
Today the challenge is a similar one. We want people to have access to the Word of God in their own language. Books remain an easily transportable and accessible way of communicating knowledge. But books are not alone.
Down through history many people could not read. But they could all listen as long as the Word made sense to them. If we wish to make the Word of God well-known, we may expect to use contemporary means of communication so that all will have access. For some this will mean reading, for others viewing or listening.
I have a dream – a dream to give all our fellow citizens in the Diocese a copy of the word of God. This would have to be a major Christian effort and would involve planning, training, publications, prayer. If we set aside the year of 2009 in particular (the 50th anniversary of the first Billy Graham Crusade) and worked together on such a great project, I think we would experience much joy in the Lord’s service. It would also help fulfil the aim of our Diocesan Mission that all may hear his call to repent and believe on him.
Would it not be a wonderful thing if, over the years following such an effort, many people became Christians? Would it not be wonderful if some person to whom you gave a copy of the word of God read it and was saved? Such things happen and we ought to trust God and pray to him that he will bless the distribution of his word in our region.
Peter Jensen
The Rev. Dr. Ward Powers
We warmly welcome Ward as our preacher on Sunday 9th. Ward has preached here a number of times in the past. Previously he served as Rector of Newtown and was a lecturer at the Sydney Missionary and Bible College at Croydon, He is currently the Director of Tyndale College, that provides non-residential courses in the Bible and theology. Ward will be with preaching and leading the services also on 14, 21, 28 October.
Parish Hall Kitchen Restoration
The Parish Council accepted the Kitchen Connections quotation. The old kitchen was built in 1962 and sorely in need of upgrading.
The work is scheduled to commence on Monday 29th October 07, and willd be finished by Friday 2nd November.
Remembrance Sunday 4th November
RSL Clovelly Sub-Branch will be with us 10.00 am.
Remembrance Day 11th November
Following our St. Luke’s service, Lindsay Johnstone will conduct the 10.45am service at High Cross Park,
Randwick.
Administration of Holy Communion
In the interests of health, and as part of our OH&S Risk management program, wafers will now be used for the bread at Holy Communion. These are retained in an air-tight container, and unused wafers remaining on the paten will not be retained. Any consecrated unused wine or wafers will be consumed, as is also required by church law.
Olga Lake in Hospital.
Olga is currently at Chapman House, Ocean Street North, Bondi. undergoing rehabilitation. She is progressing well, and misses St. Luke’s.
Daniel to Marry
Daniel Stoerr will marry Meri Wyite in Brisbane on Saturday 24th November. Daniel is Anne McDermott’s son.
Welcoming visitors and new people In connection with Connect09, which will be an outreach venture in Sydney Diocese in 2009, a resource has been produced that can help train parish members to be more effective welcomers. Clare Ryan and Lindsay Johnstone are looking at the material to see best how to use the module to equip church members to welcome more effectively.
Holy Baptism
On Sunday 18th March, three small children were baptized at the 9.30 am Morning Service.
They are Alexa Rose Katis and Milla Jade Katis, daughters of Giulio and Vicki Katis; and
William Frederick Kirk,son of Jace and Melanie Kirk. Emily Caroline Dingle daughter of Andrew and Clare Dingle was baptised on Sunday morning 18th February.
On Sunday 27th May Skye May Cullen and Chloe Lauren Cullen, daughters of Michael and Melinda Cullen were baptised.
250 Children and Teachers
On Tuesday 3rd April the church was packed out with children from Clovelly Public School for the Ecumenical School Scripture Easter Service.
News from Timbucktoo (Anonymous Irishman)
Cassowary
Large and hairy
On the plains of Timbucktoo
Swallowed up a missionary
Hat and coat and hymnbuk too
From the Beginning
By Clare Ryan
Verse
For me You were broken
For me You were cursed
For us You were burdened
With the sin of the world
For my sin You suffered
For my guilt You died
My sins are forgotten
And You’re glorified
Chorus
From the beginning
You were the One
To bring restoration
Our Father’s dear Son
From the beginning
You were God’s plan
The blood of the Saviour
Redeems wretched man
Bridge
Your name brings redemption
Your blood brings reward
And all of Your people
Declare You are Lord
Copyright Clare Ryan 2007
Clare is Assistant Music Leader and a Church Warden at St. Luke's
Hennessy Dior Escobar
We congratulate Jordan Thomson of Dance America and her Husband on the birth of their daughter Hennessy on Wednesday 7th March
Annual vestry Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of St. Luke’s Church was held on Sunday 25th March
Bible Study
Every Wednesday evening from 7.45pm to 9.15 pm at the home of Shirley Nashat, 3/8 Botany Street, Randwick. Studying 2 Timothy.
Anglicare Partnership
On 1st June the Anglicare Chaplains will be having their team meeting in St. Luke’s Church.
Bishop’s Visit
Bishop Rob Forsyth will be preaching at St. Luke’s on Sunday 29th April at the 9.30 am Service. Anyone desiring to be Confirmed on that occasion should contact Lindsay as soon as possible.
TORO INTEGRATED CHILD CARE
NDERER’ABAANA John 21: 15
FEED MY LAMBS
Re: Acknowledgement from St. Luke's.
“Greetings to you in the Lord. Allow me to express my personal gratitude and the appreciation of our Community in Kamwenge Church of Uganda Archdeaconry for the Donation... We are particularly encouraged by Mr. Tonny & Mrs Amy Birungi for the concern which they have carried to other God’s People across the seas. The above-mentioned organization emerged in order to address Early Childhood Development both at home and at school in a combined effort. We are trying to respond to our Lord’s instructions…”FEED MY LAMBS”. Your contribution comes as MANNA from heaven and the excitement of our community is beyond imagination… Please commend us to your congregation and may God continue to provide for you in abundance for your continued Ministry…
Rev. Christopher S. Kwizera, Coordinator
We were put in touch with Toro Integrated Child Care by Clare Ryan, who is a friend of Amy Birungi (nee Amy Jarratt.
Daniel Stoerr Engaged
We congratulate Daniel on his engagement to
Meri Whyte on Brisbane. Daniel is son of Anne McDermott.
In Loving Memory
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeffr Samadi and his family following the passing of his mother in Iran; and with David Ryan, following the passing of his grandfather at Maitland.
Bible Study
The first session of this group for the year will be held on Wednesday 7th February.
Moore College Evening Diploma Course
We congratulate Clare Ryan on 74% in her latest theological college examination.
Donations by St. Luke’s in 2006
During the year St. Luke’s donated money to the Inland Inland Mission, to SIM for support of the Shaws’ work in Botswana, to the Archbishop’s Winter Appeal, to World Vision for war relief in Lebanon, to Anglican Youthworks for School Scripture ministry in Sydney; Archbishop’s Appeals: for drought relief in NSW; Toro Integrated Childcare in Uganda; Anglicare: Toys and Tucker
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Ministry
Lindsay will be doing a further six month CPE course at Westmead Hospital on Wednesdays.
At the RPAH he will be supervising a chaplaincy volunteer on Thursday afternoons. Much of the ministry in hospitals is done by trained volunteers.
St. Luke’s Website
www.stlukesclovelly.org
People continue to contact us from different parts of the world, having see our website. Sometimes it is to ask for prayer, or to seek some interaction of a theological nature.
A Prayer for Rain
All things look to you, O Lord,
To give them their food in due season:
Look in mercy on your people and our nation
And hear our prayer for those who lives and livelihood
Are threatened by the current drought.
In your mercy save both humans and animals.
We turn to you in repentance and faith.
We ask for your blessing of abundant rain across our land.
Guide and bless the labours of your people
That we may enjoy the fruits of the earth
And give you thanks with grateful hearts.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen
Based on "A Prayer in time of Drought, Flood or Bushfire" (p92 An Australian Prayer Book 1978)
Praise God that the catchment areas have started to replenish, and continue to pray for more rain.
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