12/10 2024
We celebrate with the Rev Karly Ferguson tssf who became a member of the third order of the society of Saint Francis today.
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
13 October 2024
Readings Collects Seasonal Variations
GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
Sentence
1 A seasonal sentence may be used here or after 3.
Sentence
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
There is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for Jesus’ sake, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. Mark 10.29–30
Collect+
Prayer of the Day
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Merciful God,
in your Son you call not the righteous but sinners to repentance:
draw us away from the easy road that leads to destruction,
and guide us into paths that lead to life abundant,
that in seeking your truth,
and obeying your will,
we may know the joy of being a disciple of Jesus our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty God,
in your wisdom you have so ordered our earthly life
that we must walk by faith and not by sight:
give us such trust in your fatherly care
that in the face of all perplexities
we may give proof of our faith
by the courage of our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Reading from the Old Testament or as Appointed
12 All sit for the Reading from the Old Testament or as appointed.
1st Reading
Job 23.1-9; 23.16-17
1 Then Job answered:
2 ‘Today also my complaint is bitter;
his hand is heavy despite my groaning.
3 O that I knew where I might find him,
that I might come even to his dwelling!
4 I would lay my case before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would learn what he would answer me,
and understand what he would say to me.
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No; but he would give heed to me.
7 There an upright person could reason with him,
and I should be acquitted for ever by my judge.
8 ‘If I go forward, he is not there;
or backward, I cannot perceive him;
9 on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him;
I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.
16 God has made my heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me;
17 If only I could vanish in darkness,
and thick darkness would cover my face!
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Psalm
13 A Psalm, hymn or anthem may be sung.
Psalm
Psalm 22.1-15
1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me:
why are you so far from helping me
and from the words of my groaning?
2 My God, I cry to you by day, but you do not answer:
and by night also I take no rest.
3 But you continue holy:
you that are the praise of Israel.
4 In you our forebears trusted:
they trusted, and you delivered them;
5 To you they cried and they were saved:
they put their trust in you and were not confounded.
6 But as for me, I am a worm and no man:
the scorn of all and despised by the people.
7 Those that see me laugh me to scorn:
they shoot out their lips at me
and wag their heads, saying,
8 ‘He trusted in the Lord—let him deliver him:
let him deliver him, if he delights in him.’
9 But you are he that took me out of the womb:
that brought me to lie at peace on my mother’s breast.
10 On you have I been cast since my birth:
you are my God, even from my mother’s womb.
11 O go not from me, for trouble is hard at hand:
and there is none to help.
12 Many oxen surround me:
fat bulls of Bashan close me in on every side.
13 They gape wide their mouths at me:
like lions that roar and rend.
14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint:
my heart within my breast is like melting wax.
15 My mouth is dried up like a potsherd:
and my tongue clings to my gums.
New Testament Reading
14 The Reading from the New Testament (other than from the gospels).
2nd Reading
Hebrews 4.12-16
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. 14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Gospel Reading
Gospel
Mark 10.17-31
17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ 18 Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: “You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honour your father and mother.” ’ 20 He said to him, ‘Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.’ 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!’ 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, ‘Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, ‘Then who can be saved?’ 27 Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.’ 28 Peter began to say to him, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you.’ 29 Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.’
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
16 June 2024
Readings Collects Seasonal Variations
GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
Sentence
1 A seasonal sentence may be used here or after 3.
Sentence
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
In Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. 2 Corinthians 5.19
Collect
Prayer of the Day
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty God,
without you we are unable to please you:
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Lord,
we beseech you to keep your family, the Church,
in continual godliness,
that through your protection
it may be free from all adversities,
and devoutly given to serve you in good works,
to the glory of your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Reading from the Old Testament or as Appointed
12 All sit for the Reading from the Old Testament or as appointed.
1st Reading
1 Samuel 15.34-16.13
34 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul. 35 Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul. And the Lord was sorry that he had made Saul king over Israel. 1 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 Lord commanded, 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 Lordchosen 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.
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Psalm
13 A Psalm, hymn or anthem may be sung.
Psalm
Psalm 20
1 May the Lord hear you in the day of trouble:
the God of Jacob lift you up to safety.
2 May he send you his help from the sanctuary:
and be your strong support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your offerings:
and accept with favour your burnt sacrifices,
4 Grant you your heart’s desire:
and fulfil all your purposes.
5 May we also rejoice in your victory
and triumph in the name of our God:
the Lord perform all your petitions.
6 Now I know that the Lord will save his anointed:
that he will answer him from his holy heaven
with the victorious strength of his right hand.
7 Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses:
but we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen:
but we are made strong and stand upright.
9 O Lord, save the king:
and hear us when we call upon you.
New Testament Reading
14 The Reading from the New Testament (other than from the gospels).
2nd Reading
2 Corinthians 5.6-10, 5.14-17
6 So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord— 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. 14 For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. 15 And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. 17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Gospel Reading
Gospel
Mark 4.26-34
26 He also said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.’ 30 He also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; 32 yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’ 33 With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it;34 he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.
This Advent our theme is "Close to Home"
When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. During the Advent and Christmas season, we journey through scriptures and rituals that are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. We carry the memories and truths of this season close to our hearts. The Close to Home theme acknowledges the “already but not yet” tension of our faith: Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s promised day—our everlasting home—is not fully realized. It names our deep longing for God to come close to us.
The Advent and Christmas scriptures are rich with home metaphors and imagery. In these scriptures, home is both physical and metaphorical, something we seek and something we are called to build. In many ways, these scriptures are like blueprints—detailing the dreams of a God who makes a home with us. Ultimately, God is our home and resting place. God draws near and makes a home on earth; sacred ground is all around us.
This Advent, may we be comforted by the One who dwells intimately with us. May we expand safety and sanctuary for everyone wandering far from home. May we come home—wherever home is found—to live fully with joy, hope, and courage.
We celebrate with the Rev Karly Ferguson tssf who became a member of the third order of the society of Saint Francis today.
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
13 October 2024
Readings Collects Seasonal Variations
GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
Sentence
1 A seasonal sentence may be used here or after 3.
Sentence
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
There is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for Jesus’ sake, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. Mark 10.29–30
Collect+
Prayer of the Day
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Merciful God,
in your Son you call not the righteous but sinners to repentance:
draw us away from the easy road that leads to destruction,
and guide us into paths that lead to life abundant,
that in seeking your truth,
and obeying your will,
we may know the joy of being a disciple of Jesus our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty God,
in your wisdom you have so ordered our earthly life
that we must walk by faith and not by sight:
give us such trust in your fatherly care
that in the face of all perplexities
we may give proof of our faith
by the courage of our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Reading from the Old Testament or as Appointed
12 All sit for the Reading from the Old Testament or as appointed.
1st Reading
Job 23.1-9; 23.16-17
1 Then Job answered:
2 ‘Today also my complaint is bitter;
his hand is heavy despite my groaning.
3 O that I knew where I might find him,
that I might come even to his dwelling!
4 I would lay my case before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would learn what he would answer me,
and understand what he would say to me.
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No; but he would give heed to me.
7 There an upright person could reason with him,
and I should be acquitted for ever by my judge.
8 ‘If I go forward, he is not there;
or backward, I cannot perceive him;
9 on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him;
I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.
16 God has made my heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me;
17 If only I could vanish in darkness,
and thick darkness would cover my face!
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Psalm
13 A Psalm, hymn or anthem may be sung.
Psalm
Psalm 22.1-15
1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me:
why are you so far from helping me
and from the words of my groaning?
2 My God, I cry to you by day, but you do not answer:
and by night also I take no rest.
3 But you continue holy:
you that are the praise of Israel.
4 In you our forebears trusted:
they trusted, and you delivered them;
5 To you they cried and they were saved:
they put their trust in you and were not confounded.
6 But as for me, I am a worm and no man:
the scorn of all and despised by the people.
7 Those that see me laugh me to scorn:
they shoot out their lips at me
and wag their heads, saying,
8 ‘He trusted in the Lord—let him deliver him:
let him deliver him, if he delights in him.’
9 But you are he that took me out of the womb:
that brought me to lie at peace on my mother’s breast.
10 On you have I been cast since my birth:
you are my God, even from my mother’s womb.
11 O go not from me, for trouble is hard at hand:
and there is none to help.
12 Many oxen surround me:
fat bulls of Bashan close me in on every side.
13 They gape wide their mouths at me:
like lions that roar and rend.
14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint:
my heart within my breast is like melting wax.
15 My mouth is dried up like a potsherd:
and my tongue clings to my gums.
New Testament Reading
14 The Reading from the New Testament (other than from the gospels).
2nd Reading
Hebrews 4.12-16
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. 14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Gospel Reading
Gospel
Mark 10.17-31
17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ 18 Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: “You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honour your father and mother.” ’ 20 He said to him, ‘Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.’ 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!’ 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, ‘Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, ‘Then who can be saved?’ 27 Jesus looked at them and said, ‘For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.’ 28 Peter began to say to him, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you.’ 29 Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.’
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
16 June 2024
Readings Collects Seasonal Variations
GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
Sentence
1 A seasonal sentence may be used here or after 3.
Sentence
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
In Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. 2 Corinthians 5.19
Collect
Prayer of the Day
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Almighty God,
without you we are unable to please you:
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of the Week
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
Lord,
we beseech you to keep your family, the Church,
in continual godliness,
that through your protection
it may be free from all adversities,
and devoutly given to serve you in good works,
to the glory of your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD
Reading from the Old Testament or as Appointed
12 All sit for the Reading from the Old Testament or as appointed.
1st Reading
1 Samuel 15.34-16.13
34 Then Samuel went to Ramah; and Saul went up to his house in Gibeah of Saul. 35 Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul. And the Lord was sorry that he had made Saul king over Israel. 1 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 Lord commanded, 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 Lordchosen 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.
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Psalm
13 A Psalm, hymn or anthem may be sung.
Psalm
Psalm 20
1 May the Lord hear you in the day of trouble:
the God of Jacob lift you up to safety.
2 May he send you his help from the sanctuary:
and be your strong support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your offerings:
and accept with favour your burnt sacrifices,
4 Grant you your heart’s desire:
and fulfil all your purposes.
5 May we also rejoice in your victory
and triumph in the name of our God:
the Lord perform all your petitions.
6 Now I know that the Lord will save his anointed:
that he will answer him from his holy heaven
with the victorious strength of his right hand.
7 Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses:
but we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen:
but we are made strong and stand upright.
9 O Lord, save the king:
and hear us when we call upon you.
New Testament Reading
14 The Reading from the New Testament (other than from the gospels).
2nd Reading
2 Corinthians 5.6-10, 5.14-17
6 So we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord— 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. 14 For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. 15 And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. 17 So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
End of the reading
Hear the word of the Lord,
Silence may follow each reading.
Gospel Reading
Gospel
Mark 4.26-34
26 He also said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.’ 30 He also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; 32 yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’ 33 With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it;34 he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.
This Advent our theme is "Close to Home"
When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. During the Advent and Christmas season, we journey through scriptures and rituals that are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. We carry the memories and truths of this season close to our hearts. The Close to Home theme acknowledges the “already but not yet” tension of our faith: Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s promised day—our everlasting home—is not fully realized. It names our deep longing for God to come close to us.
The Advent and Christmas scriptures are rich with home metaphors and imagery. In these scriptures, home is both physical and metaphorical, something we seek and something we are called to build. In many ways, these scriptures are like blueprints—detailing the dreams of a God who makes a home with us. Ultimately, God is our home and resting place. God draws near and makes a home on earth; sacred ground is all around us.
This Advent, may we be comforted by the One who dwells intimately with us. May we expand safety and sanctuary for everyone wandering far from home. May we come home—wherever home is found—to live fully with joy, hope, and courage.
Induction of Reverend Tim Narraway
as Rector of Bodalla Narooma Parish
1st March 2021
as Rector of Bodalla Narooma Parish
1st March 2021
We are very pleased to welcome Rev'd Tim and his family, Annemarie, Caitlin and Nathaniel to live with us here in our beautiful parish.
Tim has been chosen to serve the people in our communities, as pastor, priest and teacher. May God bless him as we live together in peace.
Tim has been chosen to serve the people in our communities, as pastor, priest and teacher. May God bless him as we live together in peace.
A little bit about Rev'd Mandy...
Mandy is married to Michael and they have two grown sons living in Newcastle.
When growing up, the boys joined in everything for kids, including Play Group, Sunday School, Church camps, Boy’s Brigade and Youth Group. Therefore Mandy found a lasting love of noise, play, learning new games and teaching Scripture at schools where ever they lived.
Mandy is married to Michael and they have two grown sons living in Newcastle.
When growing up, the boys joined in everything for kids, including Play Group, Sunday School, Church camps, Boy’s Brigade and Youth Group. Therefore Mandy found a lasting love of noise, play, learning new games and teaching Scripture at schools where ever they lived.
VISION RADIO NOW TRANSMITTING IN BODALLA!
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VISION RADIO IS FINALLY LIVE IN BODALLA! Turn to 87.6 on your FM dial!
After a two year journey of fundraising and mountains of red tape, Vision Radio is finally transmitting in Bodalla!
This success has been due in no small part to the sheer determination and tenacity of Di McMartin who just wouldn't give up. God bless Di! Our sincere thanks to God and to Di for all her hard work!
VISION RADIO IN NAROOMA is 88.0 on your FM dial.
After a two year journey of fundraising and mountains of red tape, Vision Radio is finally transmitting in Bodalla!
This success has been due in no small part to the sheer determination and tenacity of Di McMartin who just wouldn't give up. God bless Di! Our sincere thanks to God and to Di for all her hard work!
VISION RADIO IN NAROOMA is 88.0 on your FM dial.
ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2018
at which Rev Jane Simmonds officiated
at which Rev Jane Simmonds officiated
EASTER MORNING at ST PAUL'S NAROOMA
Test question: How can you tell this is an Anglican congregation😉? (answer after the 4th photo)
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Answer: The front pew is vacant.
2018 EASTER SERVICE AT ESTIA NURSING HOME with Rev'd Jane Simmonds
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Thursday 25th January, 2018, the night before Australia Day, Club Narooma hosted the award ceremony for the Narooma Australia Day Awards, and our own Ven Carol Wagner delightedly received an award for the Mainly Music Ministry. Rev Carol took other members of the team with her and spoke about the Ministry as she accepted the award.
You can read the full story on the following Narooma News link and see a short video in a few days. Well done to the team. What a blessing you are to the people and children of Narooma.
www.naroomanewsonline.com.au/story/5191404/narooma-community-award-winners-for-australia-day-2018/?cs=5933#slide=16
On Sunday JAN 28, we’ll warmly welcome Rev’d Tim Narraway
& family
to the new Cobargo-Bermagui/Bodalla-Narooma shared ministry – our 1.5 days/ week being via Mainly Music & Messy Church.
Rev Tim Narraway TSSF is married to the delightful Annemarie. They have two children, Caitlin and Nathaniel. Tim worked in nature conservation and safaris in South Africa before emigrating to Australia in 2000. 2018 marks Tim’s twelfth year in ministry, starting as a missionary in Wagga Wagga. He has a wide range of ministry experience,
from running large Sunday schools and Mainly Music, working alongside small churches,
to prison chaplaincy and working with troubled youth. He has spent the last two years in Batemans Bay parish.
He has a B.Th. from Charles Sturt University, an Advanced Diploma in Ministry and Theology from St Marks (Anglican orders) as well as a B.Pr. from UNISA. The Narraways are delighted to join the team at Narooma/Bodalla and Corbargo/Bermagui & Quaama, and are passionate about people and seeing them grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Tim’s hobbies include playing guitar, reading biographies, kayaking, art and photography, snorkelling, and cooking.
& family
to the new Cobargo-Bermagui/Bodalla-Narooma shared ministry – our 1.5 days/ week being via Mainly Music & Messy Church.
Rev Tim Narraway TSSF is married to the delightful Annemarie. They have two children, Caitlin and Nathaniel. Tim worked in nature conservation and safaris in South Africa before emigrating to Australia in 2000. 2018 marks Tim’s twelfth year in ministry, starting as a missionary in Wagga Wagga. He has a wide range of ministry experience,
from running large Sunday schools and Mainly Music, working alongside small churches,
to prison chaplaincy and working with troubled youth. He has spent the last two years in Batemans Bay parish.
He has a B.Th. from Charles Sturt University, an Advanced Diploma in Ministry and Theology from St Marks (Anglican orders) as well as a B.Pr. from UNISA. The Narraways are delighted to join the team at Narooma/Bodalla and Corbargo/Bermagui & Quaama, and are passionate about people and seeing them grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Tim’s hobbies include playing guitar, reading biographies, kayaking, art and photography, snorkelling, and cooking.
Combined Carol Service
with IRT and Estia at
All Saint's Church Bodalla
A carol service led by Rev.Jane Simmonds was held at All Saint's Bodalla Church on Thursday 7th December. Members of the IRT and Estia Aged care facilities participated in the service with readings leading to the carols. The residents were Bused to the church and enjoyed a sumptuous morning tea followed by the service.
PREACHING WORKSHOP
On Saturday 11th November, a group of 15 clergy and lay preachers from as far away as Bredbo and Batemans Bay, gathered at St Paul’s for a one day preaching workshop. We were refreshed and inspired as internationally acclaimed preacher and speaker Mike Raiter shared with us his insights and experience on how to be an effective and engaging preacher. Throughout the day, Mike 'practised what he preached', keeping the group enthralled with his amusing anecdotes, entertaining stories and clear teaching. It was a brilliant day, leaving everyone greatly encouraged in their preaching.
And a note from Rev Karly:
"It was a fantastic day! So profound a day in terms of learning, and also one of shared love and fellowship!. Such an easy man to listen to and learn from! Thanking God that Michael came and blessed us with his presence, and shared so much of his wisdom and experience with us. A huge thank you to Carol also, for organising same. Michael inspires me to be a much better speaker and preacher.” - Rev’d Karly Ferguson
"It was a fantastic day! So profound a day in terms of learning, and also one of shared love and fellowship!. Such an easy man to listen to and learn from! Thanking God that Michael came and blessed us with his presence, and shared so much of his wisdom and experience with us. A huge thank you to Carol also, for organising same. Michael inspires me to be a much better speaker and preacher.” - Rev’d Karly Ferguson
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS - 29th October 2017
A large crowd gathered in the grounds of the beautiful All Saints Church at Bodalla for the Blessing of the Animals service, performed by Reverend Amanda Wheatley. The service was held under the lovely canopy of the trees on a gorgeous sunny day.
The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated around the world on or about October 4, which is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Today, St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment, would most likely be viewed as an Earth Day advocate. His love was for all of God’s creatures. He cared for the poor and sick, preached sermons to animals, and praised all creation.
Offerings gathered on the day were donated to three animal welfare organisations - the RSPCA, the Animal Welfare League (AWL) Eurobodalla and Narooma Dog Training Club branches. Each animal received a special blessing from Reverend Mandy . Everyone went away with a key message of the blessing – take care of all animals as we would take care of ourselves. Animals are gifts in our lives, to be treasured.
REV MANDY OPENS THE SERVICE BY SINGING UP PRAISES TO OUR WONDERFUL GOD.
SOME OF THE CONGREGATION ON THE HILL.
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MANDY WAS ABLY ACCOMPANIED BY THE NAROOMA COMMUNITY CHOIR AND JUNE HEMMINGSEN ON THE ORGAN.
DAVID & ANGELA AND THEIR "PHOEBE" PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE WITH REV KARLY AND "LOCKIE" IN THE BACKGROUND. UNFORTUNATELY PHOEBE AND LOCKIE WERE A LITTLE INATTENTIVE ON THIS OCCASION.
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THIS DOGGIE IS SO GRATEFUL FOR HIS BLESSING AND JOINS MANDY IN PRAISING HIS MAKER.
ED & LAUREL AND THEIR LITTLE FAMILY PET.
BRIGITTE WITH HER TOBY .
PAM WITH SWEET LITTLE NORA.
MANDY WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE RSPCA AND THE NSW ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE.
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SIZE IS NO OBSTACLE. ABBY WAS PLEASED TO RECEIVE HER BLESSING.
MANDY AND CAROL HELLMERS FROM THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE.
ROBERT WITH "MONTY".
SUSAN AND JAKE.
NICE SERVICE BUT ABBY NEEDED TO COOL OFF. SHE WAS EXHAUSTED AFTER MEETING SO MANY NEW FRIENDS.
THE MUSICIANS PLAYED ON AFTER THE SERVICE.
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Thanks to Rosy Williams for all these lovely photos!
GRAND OPENING OF PLAYGROUND AND KITCHEN
On 21st July 2017, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new playground and kitchen. A vision for a secure and age appropriate outdoor play area for the children attending the Mainly Music program and the Toy Library and Play Cafe sessions emerged in 2015. In June 2016, we were very excited to learn we had been successful in obtaining a grant from the IMB Community Foundation. This was a fantastic boost to our plans and we thank the IMB for their generosity. These funds were a great blessing and with in-kind financing, the playground was able to come to fruition!
Also in 2016, we were very blessed to receive a significant donation to update the kitchen.
THE KITCHEN IN ACTION
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THE KITCHEN IN ACTION
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EVERYBODY WAS THERE!
Photo courtesy Narooma News
The ladies were kept busy in the kitchen.
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Photo: Narooma News
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There were representatives from the other Narooma churches at the opening, as well as members of the community and it was a great time of fellowship and sharing.
Photo: Narooma News
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Elyse did the official ribbon cutting, but was too quick for the photographer!
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Just as well her friend, Layla, was there to carry on. Where would we be without our friends!
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The children were very happy to play on the new equipment.
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SENTENCED TO THE TOWER?
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"WELL, I'M OFF TO WORK. SEE YOU LATER."
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HMM, THIS LOOKS SET FOR SOME SPECIAL VISITORS!
THEA, MANDY & MARY ON BALLOON DUTY.
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OH BOY! THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A GOOD FEED AFTER A HARD PLAY.
SOME MUMS ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE ON THE DECK WHILE THE LITTLE ONES PLAY.
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THE MORNING WAS GOOD FELLOWSHIP FOR ALL.
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SOME SPECIAL LADIES. Libby, Gwen, Myf and Mina. The Old Guard of the Kitchen apparently. "Oh how we'd have loved to work in that kitchen" Libby said. Don't see why she still cant???
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HMM, THIS LOOKS LIKE IT COULD BE SERIOUS. ................ JUST JAM? OR JAM AND CREAM?
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THEA & MERINDA CATCH UP FOR A WARM HUG.
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Many thanks go to our Project Manager, Graham Small who did a wonderful job co-ordinating the construction of the playground and working many hours onsite. And a BIG thank you to our many, many volunteers who helped with the project.
We acknowledge and thank Narooma News for their presence and coverage. You can read their whole story on:
www.naroomanewsonline.com.au/story/4809101/narooma-toy-library-playground-and-kitchen-officially-opened/?cs=1489#slide=1
MAINLY MUSIC is on every Friday during school terms at 9.30 am and the toy library operates from 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
We look forward to sharing with families lots of enjoyable, healthy outdoor time.
We acknowledge and thank Narooma News for their presence and coverage. You can read their whole story on:
www.naroomanewsonline.com.au/story/4809101/narooma-toy-library-playground-and-kitchen-officially-opened/?cs=1489#slide=1
MAINLY MUSIC is on every Friday during school terms at 9.30 am and the toy library operates from 10 am. Everyone is welcome.
We look forward to sharing with families lots of enjoyable, healthy outdoor time.
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NEW EVENING PRAYER SERVICE FOR ALL SAINTS BODALLA
An invitation to Evening Prayer
“They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven”. Psalm 107:28-30 (NIV)
Can you make some quiet time for God at the end of your day?
Taking place as dusk begins to fall at 4pm, evening prayer is an excellent time to take stock of your day’s activities in a quiet reflective atmosphere. Keeping God at the centre of our days, evening prayer gives thanks for the day just past and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God (Psalm 141:1).
We celebrate the liturgical cycle of the seasons, we sing or listen to a hymn suited to the season. We recite the Psalm and canticle appointed to the day. We read the scriptures, and we pray for the needs of the world. In short, we step away from the demands of life in order to enter intentionally into the life and prayer of the church.
Come and join us and millions of others throughout the world in lifting up our evening prayer to God. Thanking Him for the gift of another day, asking Him for mercy where we’ve failed, and trusting that He who is mighty will do great things for us. Filling us with His love and mercy, and trusting that He will give us His divine strength as we try again tomorrow and every day to do His will.
4.00 pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
All Saints Anglican Church: Bodalla
Contact : Rev Karly Ferguson 0412232647 (deacon)
“They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven”. Psalm 107:28-30 (NIV)
Can you make some quiet time for God at the end of your day?
Taking place as dusk begins to fall at 4pm, evening prayer is an excellent time to take stock of your day’s activities in a quiet reflective atmosphere. Keeping God at the centre of our days, evening prayer gives thanks for the day just past and makes an evening sacrifice of praise to God (Psalm 141:1).
We celebrate the liturgical cycle of the seasons, we sing or listen to a hymn suited to the season. We recite the Psalm and canticle appointed to the day. We read the scriptures, and we pray for the needs of the world. In short, we step away from the demands of life in order to enter intentionally into the life and prayer of the church.
Come and join us and millions of others throughout the world in lifting up our evening prayer to God. Thanking Him for the gift of another day, asking Him for mercy where we’ve failed, and trusting that He who is mighty will do great things for us. Filling us with His love and mercy, and trusting that He will give us His divine strength as we try again tomorrow and every day to do His will.
4.00 pm, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
All Saints Anglican Church: Bodalla
Contact : Rev Karly Ferguson 0412232647 (deacon)
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BRILLIANT CONCERT!
Click on the link below to listen to an excerpt from the concert
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We're getting there!
On Saturday 6th of April, we held a fundraising lunch and auction at Bodalla Bowling Club to raise funds for a Vision Radio transmitter in Bodalla. $1,200 was raised which brought our total to around $2,500. With out target being $5,000, we are half way there! Special thanks to our organiser Di McMartin, and to those who assisted, and generously supported the function. Donations are always welcome! Please contact Di McMartin on 4476 2891 or 0418 817 205 if you would like to contribute. |
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Men's Breakfast 16th December 2016
David, Arthur, Frank, Bill, Peter, Michael, John, Jay
Celebrating a year of fellowship and sharing of God's Word
ORDINATION and COLLATION at ST SAVIOUR'S CATHEDRAL, GOULBURN
On Saturday 27th of February, our own Karly Ferguson was ordained a deacon at St Saviour's Cathedral Goulburn, by Bishop Stuart Robinson. Karly was among 17 candidates ordained that day. At the same service, our rector Rev'd Carol was 'collated' as Archdeacon for The Coast. Rev'd Carol's 'patch' covers churches from the Victorian border to Batemans Bay, and encompasses the parishes of Sapphire Coast (including Eden, Merimbula and Pambula), Cobargo-Bermagui, Narooma-Bodalla, Moruya and Batemans Bay.
It was a great day! The parish hired a bus, and more than 40 people from our parish joined in the celebration with the 1100-strong congregation at the cathedral.
It was a great day! The parish hired a bus, and more than 40 people from our parish joined in the celebration with the 1100-strong congregation at the cathedral.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING AFTER CHURCH FELLOWSHIP enjoying coffee at Casey's Cafe
(Right) Marie & her dog Charlie. Charlie's love of exploring the smells, & leaving his trademark, have motivated the group to take a walk following coffee. They also use the opportunity to keep Narooma beautiful by picking up any litter they find along the route. If you have some time on a Wednesday morning, why not join us?
The 'Communion with Bach' service begins at 9.00 am and goes for half an hour. There is no sermon and the service features a time of silent prayer to a piece of beautiful classical music - sometimes J.S.Bach and sometimes other composers. Then there's coffee, chat & a walk. A lovely morning. |
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2015 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, ST PAUL'S NAROOMA.
CHRISTMAS SCRIPTURE ASSEMBLIES
Our Scripture assemblies this year were held in the Primary School outdoor ampitheatre. God blessed us with a beautiful day, and we were able to lead the children through the Christmas story, with the help of the St Paul's Puppets and some hearty carol-singing. Thanks to Merinda Antill and Sue Jones for their assistance with the presentation, and to the wonderful volunteer Scripture teachers who have faithfully and enthusiastically taught the children throughout the year.
Our Scripture assemblies this year were held in the Primary School outdoor ampitheatre. God blessed us with a beautiful day, and we were able to lead the children through the Christmas story, with the help of the St Paul's Puppets and some hearty carol-singing. Thanks to Merinda Antill and Sue Jones for their assistance with the presentation, and to the wonderful volunteer Scripture teachers who have faithfully and enthusiastically taught the children throughout the year.
Our lovely Maria Selva Kumar comes of age! Congratulations, Maria!
REV. JANE baptising her grandson Thomas at All Saints' Bodalla on Sunday 11th Jan.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2014, ST PAUL'S NAROOMA
SRI LANKAN FEAST!
On Saturday, Maria Selvakumar celebrated her tenth birthday. To celebrate her birthday, and also to say thank you to the parish for their support over the past year, our Sri Lankan family Selva & Juliat & their children put on a magnificent Sri Lankan feast. It also served as a farewell, as sadly this beautiful family is returning to Canberra. We will really miss you, Selva, Juliat, Lawrence & Maria...
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CONCERT - A JOURNEY OF PIANO DUETS
Saturday November 22nd, 2.00 pm, St Paul's Anglican Church, 11 Tilba St, Narooma
with Elena Nikulina & Natalia Tkachenko
Elena Nikulina and Natalia Tkachenko met in Canberra in 2007. Their shared love for the piano duet led them to play together and explore the repertoire. They began to give performances in 2013 and have since performed in numerous venues including the National Library of Canberra and the Wesley Music Centre.
Elena Nikulina graduated in 1999 from the Donetsk State Conservatoire, Ukraine. She was winner of the Donetsk State Conservatoire Best Accompanist prize and was selected to represent the Ukraine as a member of the piano ensemble at the Pavia Music Competition in Italy. Her wide-ranging repertoire covers classical concertos, sonatas, operas, arias, romances and pieces in the modern style. Since coming to Canberra in 2006 Elena has performed as a soloist and accompanist. Elena is a dedicated piano teacher and prepares students for Ukrainian and Australian Music Examination Board examinations up to LMusA.
Natalia Tkachenko graduated with honours from the Moscow State Institute of Music. She was accompanist at the Moscow National Theater Institute from 1992 to 1998, performing works such as Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and operettas by Isaak Dunayevsky. In 1996 Natalia performed the piano part in the Samuel Beckett play Waiting for Godot at a South Korean theatre festival and performed works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky and Verdi with the Youth Opera Theater in Moscow, France and Germany. Since her arrival in Canberra in 2003, she has performed as an accompanist, winning the prize for Best Accompanist in the Australian National Eisteddfod in 2006 and performing with cellist David Pereira in 2008. Her outstanding work as a piano teacher was recognised when AMEB NSW placed her within the top five teachers for 2013 in the category Private Teacher Pianoforte – Preliminary to Sixth Grade.
TICKETS: Adults $25, Students $10, Concession $20, Children under 16 FREE.
Elena Nikulina and Natalia Tkachenko met in Canberra in 2007. Their shared love for the piano duet led them to play together and explore the repertoire. They began to give performances in 2013 and have since performed in numerous venues including the National Library of Canberra and the Wesley Music Centre.
Elena Nikulina graduated in 1999 from the Donetsk State Conservatoire, Ukraine. She was winner of the Donetsk State Conservatoire Best Accompanist prize and was selected to represent the Ukraine as a member of the piano ensemble at the Pavia Music Competition in Italy. Her wide-ranging repertoire covers classical concertos, sonatas, operas, arias, romances and pieces in the modern style. Since coming to Canberra in 2006 Elena has performed as a soloist and accompanist. Elena is a dedicated piano teacher and prepares students for Ukrainian and Australian Music Examination Board examinations up to LMusA.
Natalia Tkachenko graduated with honours from the Moscow State Institute of Music. She was accompanist at the Moscow National Theater Institute from 1992 to 1998, performing works such as Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and operettas by Isaak Dunayevsky. In 1996 Natalia performed the piano part in the Samuel Beckett play Waiting for Godot at a South Korean theatre festival and performed works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky and Verdi with the Youth Opera Theater in Moscow, France and Germany. Since her arrival in Canberra in 2003, she has performed as an accompanist, winning the prize for Best Accompanist in the Australian National Eisteddfod in 2006 and performing with cellist David Pereira in 2008. Her outstanding work as a piano teacher was recognised when AMEB NSW placed her within the top five teachers for 2013 in the category Private Teacher Pianoforte – Preliminary to Sixth Grade.
TICKETS: Adults $25, Students $10, Concession $20, Children under 16 FREE.
PARISH DINNER AT DALMENY BOWLING CLUB, Thursday 25th Oct, 2014
The parish dinner at the bowling club was a great evening! The club served a wonderful meal for the 36 guests, and we raised over $480 towards the cottage fence.
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CAFE CHURCH PRESS RELEASE - NAROOMA NEWS
“It was fantastic.”
“This is the way church should be!”
“There was a wonderful comfortable feel to the service.”
These were some of the comments after the first café church service held at the Anglican Church in Narooma on Sunday 7 September. The church hall had been transformed into a café attractively arranged with tables and chairs in an informal style and the service began with coffee and cake.
Carol Wagner led some lively singing, and the children, and some adults, helped with shakers and other instruments. After a short children’s talk the new play area was the focus for the children while the service continued with a message and informal discussion.
After the service more tea and coffee and sausage sandwiches were available for those who were able to stay.
The Café Church service will be held on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 4pm. For any inquiries please phone Carol on 4476 3049.
“It was fantastic.”
“This is the way church should be!”
“There was a wonderful comfortable feel to the service.”
These were some of the comments after the first café church service held at the Anglican Church in Narooma on Sunday 7 September. The church hall had been transformed into a café attractively arranged with tables and chairs in an informal style and the service began with coffee and cake.
Carol Wagner led some lively singing, and the children, and some adults, helped with shakers and other instruments. After a short children’s talk the new play area was the focus for the children while the service continued with a message and informal discussion.
After the service more tea and coffee and sausage sandwiches were available for those who were able to stay.
The Café Church service will be held on the first Sunday of each month beginning at 4pm. For any inquiries please phone Carol on 4476 3049.
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CAFE CHURCH is friendly and informal. Children are welcome and the coffee is always on.
Each service there is a story for the children, after which they are welcome to enjoy the play area while parents & others share together around God's word. Come and join us on the first Sunday of each month at 4.00 pm.
Each service there is a story for the children, after which they are welcome to enjoy the play area while parents & others share together around God's word. Come and join us on the first Sunday of each month at 4.00 pm.
WARNING - IF YOU ARE A PERSON OF COMPASSION,
YOU WILL BE DISTURBED BY THE IMAGES BELOW
There is intense persecution of Christians in Iraq,
and shocking famine in South Sudan.
YOU CAN HELP!
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Please read the following letter from the Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies
PLEASE PRAY.
HERE IS ANOTHER WAY YOU CAN HELP:
PALM SUNDAY PROCESSION - St Paul's Narooma
Cottage Fundraising lunch at the ABC Cheese shop at Central Tilba. Thanks Orit for a great spread!
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FAMILY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2013, ST PAUL'S NAROOMA
St Paul's Family Christmas Pageant is always a wonderful way to celebrate 'the reason for the season' with family and friends. This year, not only did we have a wonderful cast of children and parents, but also enjoyed a story from St Paul's Puppets, who shared a story of the first Christmas with us.
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THE CHURCH COTTAGE
In August, 2013, the purchase of no 7 Tilba St was finalised. Due to funds held in trust from the sale of the youth worker's cottage many years ago, together with the amazing generosity of parishioners and visitors, the parish was able to buy the cottage free and clear.Much hard work has gone into renovating the cottage. It has been repaired & painted, and now has a new (2nd hand) kitchen and re-modelled bathroom & laundry. Once renovations are complete, the parish, in conjunction with Red Cross, hopes to provide accommodation and support for a refugee family seeking to settle in the area .
Blessing of the Church Cottage - with Bishop Trevor Edwards
Church Cottage and St Paul's Narooma
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Church Cottage - front
church Cottage - back
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The Jacobean Singers at All Saint's
COMPUTER BUDDIES
Computer Buddies is a group for people who want to learn more about their laptop, iPad or android tablet and their associated programs and apps; for example, working with files, photos or music; downloading apps; online purchasing or banking; applications such as Ebay, Facebook & Skype.
This is a networking group where those with expertise assist those with questions. Participants can come and go as they please - no commitment is required, and no cost involved. More 'buddies' to share their expertise are always welcome. Wednesdays 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm at St Paul's Anglican Church, Tilba St. For more info, contact Arthur on 4476 3242 or Carol on 4476 3049 or 0427 267 242
This is a networking group where those with expertise assist those with questions. Participants can come and go as they please - no commitment is required, and no cost involved. More 'buddies' to share their expertise are always welcome. Wednesdays 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm at St Paul's Anglican Church, Tilba St. For more info, contact Arthur on 4476 3242 or Carol on 4476 3049 or 0427 267 242
Antony Peebles Piano Concert
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One hundred and ninety birthdays between them!
On February 20th, Jack Emmott celebrated his 100th birthday. Then on Saturday 23rd of March, his wife Marion celebrated her 90th. Between them, that's a lot of birthdays!
Jack celebrated his birthday quietly at their farm, 'Holm Park' , in Bodalla. Rather than have a party, the Emmotts preferred to have an open house, where family and friends could drop in during the day to wish Jack many happy returns. The Queen and the Prime Minister were both in touch :)
In addition to her birthday celebrations at home with her family, Marion was thrilled to be taken to lunch by her 'Know Your Bible' group, and was surprised by a special cake following the Sunday morning service at All Saints Church.
John & Marion, may you both enjoy God's continued blessing, with good health and many more birthdays together!
Jack celebrated his birthday quietly at their farm, 'Holm Park' , in Bodalla. Rather than have a party, the Emmotts preferred to have an open house, where family and friends could drop in during the day to wish Jack many happy returns. The Queen and the Prime Minister were both in touch :)
In addition to her birthday celebrations at home with her family, Marion was thrilled to be taken to lunch by her 'Know Your Bible' group, and was surprised by a special cake following the Sunday morning service at All Saints Church.
John & Marion, may you both enjoy God's continued blessing, with good health and many more birthdays together!
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AN AMAZING CONCERT!
Standing room only
The concert by the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne was one to remember. The church was filled way beyond it's usual capacity - seating 200 eager concert goers who had travelled from as far as Batemans Bay and Mystery Bay to attend. The program covered a wonderful selection of classics, spanning the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. The finale was a virtuosic piece from the Romantic period - 'La Campanella' by Paganini in which the solo violinist had the audience holding it's breath.
Bodalla is richer for this evening of wonderful music and we very much look forward to return visits from the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in the years to come.
Bodalla is richer for this evening of wonderful music and we very much look forward to return visits from the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in the years to come.
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Chamber Philharmonia Cologne in Australia 2013
Mobile Prayer Group at Pilot Station
A group of PRAYERS prepare the way for Bishop's Stuart's February 2013 Walk with the Cross from Eden to Canberra.
Family Christmas Pageant at St Paul's Church, Narooma
At 4.15 on Christmas eve, Children and adults began pouring into the church and the dressing up began, ready for the pageant at 5.00 pm. This year we were delighted to have the Cooper family involved - Adrian and Tracey took the roles of Joseph and Mary, tiny Alexander was baby Jesus and Adrian's father Colin was one of the three kings! There were angels and shepherds in abundance and two more wonderful dads as kings.
Through the carols, readings and re-enactment of the story, the congregation was drawn in a fresh and vibrant way into the wonder of the Christmas story. Thank you to all who took part, and to all who came along to celebrate Christmas with us!
Through the carols, readings and re-enactment of the story, the congregation was drawn in a fresh and vibrant way into the wonder of the Christmas story. Thank you to all who took part, and to all who came along to celebrate Christmas with us!
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Men's Breakfast folk at "Real" Breakfast
Alan, Frank, Jay, Arthur, Bill, Rob, Jim, David, (John)
Back to Bodalla Day
Parishioners at the Mini Spring Fair
Our Youth Pastor Anita Harris being prayed for as she goes forward to serve the Lord.
Anita is on her way to Israel and the Soloman Islands, and then to join with the Batemans Bay Parish. God's Blessing and safe traveling Anita from all of us at Narooma and Bodalla.
Anita is on her way to Israel and the Soloman Islands, and then to join with the Batemans Bay Parish. God's Blessing and safe traveling Anita from all of us at Narooma and Bodalla.
ALPHA at the La Salle Centre, Narooma, 2012
If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
Lenten Study
Combined Bible Study Groups 6 week Lenten Study "Celebration Of Discipline" by Richard Foster
NEW MAINLY MUSIC GROUP IN NAROOMA
In 2011, a Mainly Music group began at the Community Hall in Bodalla. It was a resounding success - so much so, that we will be offering a second Mainly Music class in 2012 in Narooma.
What is Mainly Music?
Mainly Music is a fun music group for parents or caregivers to enjoy together with their child or children aged 0 - 5. Throughout the morning, children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, maths and pre-reading skills, as well as becoming familiar with the 'building blocks' of music - pitch, rhythm, melody, dynamics, etc.
Children have the opportunity to be creative through singing, movement, playing percussion instruments and so much more! The half hour music session is followed by a nutritious snack and a free play time while parents and caregivers can relax and chat over a cuppa. And as well as having a fun, creative family time, there is also a chance to think about the God-part of life.
The Bodalla group will continue on Tuesdays at 9.30 am in the Bodalla Community Hall, starting on Tuesday 14th of Feb,
and the Narooma group will be on Friday mornings at 9.30 in the St Paul's Hall in Tilba St, starting on the 17th of Feb.
If you'd like to enquire further, or make a booking, please phone Carol on 4476 3049, or Anita on 0423 416 392
What is Mainly Music?
Mainly Music is a fun music group for parents or caregivers to enjoy together with their child or children aged 0 - 5. Throughout the morning, children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, maths and pre-reading skills, as well as becoming familiar with the 'building blocks' of music - pitch, rhythm, melody, dynamics, etc.
Children have the opportunity to be creative through singing, movement, playing percussion instruments and so much more! The half hour music session is followed by a nutritious snack and a free play time while parents and caregivers can relax and chat over a cuppa. And as well as having a fun, creative family time, there is also a chance to think about the God-part of life.
The Bodalla group will continue on Tuesdays at 9.30 am in the Bodalla Community Hall, starting on Tuesday 14th of Feb,
and the Narooma group will be on Friday mornings at 9.30 in the St Paul's Hall in Tilba St, starting on the 17th of Feb.
If you'd like to enquire further, or make a booking, please phone Carol on 4476 3049, or Anita on 0423 416 392
All Saints One Hundred and Thirtieth Anniversary
