A Few Words
"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." - Jesus in Matthew's Gospel (18:5)
One of the things I have deeply appreciated over the past two years is how readily many members of lifestreams contribute to our Sunday worship life. I have noticed how many of you are willing at very short notice to assist when someone else is away. This is all an essential part of us learning to cooperate and worship together as a community of faith. For all this I thank you!
This Sunday we will be exploring another dimension of living as a community of faith (one I suspect may be close to the hearts of many in lifestreams); passing our faith to those of different generations.
In practice that means those of us who are older in years being prepared to live alongside those younger than ourselves to hear their concerns, to help explore their faith questions and to model what it means to be followers of Jesus today. A very challenging prospect, not least because it forces us to reflect on our own faith journey! But this also means that those of us who are younger need to be brave enough to ask questions and listen to the stories of those more mature than ourselves.
I have invited Phil Trotter, our Diocesan Youth Adviser, to speak with us all at this Sunday's All Age service about Mentoring, something Phil describes as passing on the baton of faith. Phil's message will be an encouragement for us all to take seriously the nurturing of our young people through to adulthood.
May God nurture you over the coming week!
Blessings,
Andrew
Meanwhile:
Those who have offered to help at this coming Sunday's all-age worship are:
"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." - Jesus in Matthew's Gospel (18:5)
One of the things I have deeply appreciated over the past two years is how readily many members of lifestreams contribute to our Sunday worship life. I have noticed how many of you are willing at very short notice to assist when someone else is away. This is all an essential part of us learning to cooperate and worship together as a community of faith. For all this I thank you!
This Sunday we will be exploring another dimension of living as a community of faith (one I suspect may be close to the hearts of many in lifestreams); passing our faith to those of different generations. In practice that means those of us who are older in years being prepared to live alongside those younger than ourselves to hear their concerns, to help explore their faith questions and to model what it means to be followers of Jesus today. A very challenging prospect, not least because it forces us to reflect on our own faith journey! But this also means that those of us who are younger need to be brave enough to ask questions and listen to the stories of those more mature than ourselves.
I have invited Phil Trotter, our Diocesan Youth Adviser, to speak with us all at this Sunday's All Age service about Mentoring, something Phil describes as passing on the baton of faith. Phil's message will be an encouragement for us all to take seriously the nurturing of our young people through to adulthood.
May God nurture you over the coming week!
Blessings,
Andrew
Meanwhile:
Those who have offered to help at this coming Sunday's all-age worship are:
Welcoming: Lena Doull, Amanda Cairns
Sidespeople: Dave and Andrea Ramsell
First Reading: Michael Cropp
First Reading: Michael Cropp
Gospel Reading: Tom Coulson
Prayers: Megan Blakie
Prayer Ministry: Vicki G., Angela B.
Assistants: Richard Aitkens, Mary Cropp
Creche Space Available
Morning Tea: Gillian Perano and Leonie Stapleton
The First Reading:
1 Timothy 4:12-16
12 And don't let anyone put you down because you're young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. 13 Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching. 14 And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed - keep that dusted off and in use. 15 Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes! 16 Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching. Don't be diverted. Just keep at it. Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.
The Gospel reading: Tom Coulson
Matthew 18:1-10
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
May the light of Christ guide your way,
Andrew
The First Reading:
1 Timothy 4:12-16
12 And don't let anyone put you down because you're young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. 13 Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching. 14 And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed - keep that dusted off and in use. 15 Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes! 16 Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching. Don't be diverted. Just keep at it. Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.
The Gospel reading: Tom Coulson
Matthew 18:1-10
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me."
Thanks for helping out with worship. I really value the contribution you each make!
May the light of Christ guide your way,
Andrew