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#A very special welcome
to
everyone visiting today. We are glad
you have joined us to worship the
Lord. We feel privileged to have you
with us as we celebrate God’s love for
us. We welcome all people of other
Christian denominations to receive communion in our celebration of the
Lord’s Supper. We hope you enjoy your time with us and invite you to
join us again soon. Please stay for a cuppa after the service, and fill in
our Visitors’ Book.
BOTH OUR SERVICES TODAY ARE
Holy Communion, 3
rdOrder,
beginning on page 168 of the Prayer Book, or following the screen
SENTENCE
: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come
near; repent, and believe in the good news.
Mark 1.15
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of the new and eternal covenant, as
the forty days of the great flood swept away the world’s corruption
and watered new beginnings of righteousness and life: grant to us,
who are washed clean and born again in the saving flood of
baptism, the wellspring of your grace, that your gift of new life may
flourish once again; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
FIRST READING Genesis 9:8-17
8 Then God said to Noah and tohis sons with him, 9 ‘As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and
your descendants after you, 10 and with every living creature that is with you,
the birds, the domestic animals, and every animal of the earth with you, as many as came out of the ark. 11 I establish my covenant with you, that never
again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.’ 12 God said, ‘This is the sign of the
covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: 13 I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall
be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. 14 When I bring clouds
over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, 15 I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 When the
bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.’ 17 God
said to Noah, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between me and all flesh that is on the earth.’
May your Word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
PSALM 25:1-10
1. In you, O Lord my God, 7. Remember not the sins of my youth, have I put my hope: nor my transgressions:
in you have I trusted, but according to your mercy let me not be ashamed, think on me.
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
8. Good and upright is the Lord: 2. Let none who wait for you therefore will he direct sinners
be put to shame: in the way.
but let those that break faith
be confounded and gain nothing. 9. The meek he will guide in the path of justice:
3. Show me your ways, O Lord: and teach the humble his ways. and teach me your paths.
10. All the paths of the Lord are faithful 4. Lead me in the ways of your truth, and true:
and teach me: for those who keep his covenant
for you are the God of my salvation. and his commandments. 5. In you have I hoped all the day long: Glory to God; Father, Son, because of your goodness, O Lord. and Holy Spirit;
as in the beginning, so now, 6. Call to mind your compassion and and for ever. Amen.
your loving-kindness: for they are from of old.
SECOND READING 1 Peter 3:18-22
18 For Christ also suffered forsins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which also he
went and made a proclamation to the spirits in prison, 20 who in former times
did not obey, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, during the building of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight people, were saved through water. 21 And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal
of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right
hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers made subject to him. May your Word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
THIRD READING
A reading from the gospel of Mark, Chapter 1, verses 9-15.Glory to you Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by
John in the Jordan. 10 And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw
the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. 11 And a
voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ 12 And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 He
was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. 14 Now after John was arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, ‘The
time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’
May your Word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
–
Maseno North, Kenya: The Rt Revd Simon Oketch, Maseno South, Kenya: The Rt Revd Francis Abiero. In Australia: Diocese of Sydney: Archbishop Glenn Davies, Bishops Robert Forsyth, Peter Hayward, Ivan Lee, Ian Cox, Clergy and People; St John’s, Wagga Wagga: Michael Armstrong (Angela), Judy Begent, Leonie White (Rob), Jim Waddell (Muriel), Colin Rush (Ruth), Daphne May; Wagga Wagga Base Hospital: Leonie White (Rob); St Martin’s College: Head, Jenny Willsher (David); The Riverina Anglican College: Principal, Ian Grant (Michelle); Chaplain, David Willsher (Jenny); Riverina Juvenile Justice Centre, Wagga Wagga: Graeme Liersch (Susan); and for Chaplaincy work in hospitals, schools, the workplace, prisons, Defence Forces and emergency services.The sick or in special need:
Our partners in ministry overseas: Paula and Jason in Indonesia ; Kim and Jamie
in Canada
Dreams to reality: Please keep praying for our 7 dreams as we plan to turn them into reality: Lawson; Mainly Music; Visiting & Listening; Kaleen High; Fair; Visibility and Hospitality.
We name in prayer members of our family and friends who do not yet know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord and are not a part of His Kingdom yet.
If you know of a need in our world, country, community, church or family that should be brought before God by the church, please email or phone the office. If you wish to have a name on the prayer calendar, or take one off, please contact the parish office during the coming week.
CHALICES
If you wish to drink from the Common Cup, please receive the large chalice. If you would prefer to dip the bread into the wine, please wait for the small chalice.PRAYER MINISTRY
If you would like prayer for any matter, please come and kneel at the railings at the end of Communion, letting the minister know you would like prayer.MORNING TEA
Thank you for sharing in worshipping the Lord with us today. We hope you found the service an uplifting experience and invite you to join us over a ‘cuppa’ in the foyer after the service. If you are visiting, please fill in our visitors’ book, and for more information about life at St Simon’s please take one of the welcome brochures.Second Sunday in Lent – 1 March 2015
AGM AND ELECTORAL MEETING
will be held TODAY at 4pm to elect Wardens and Parish Councillors. Please let Sue Cohen know THIS MORNING if you will be bringing a salad or dessert to share at the barbecue dinner which will follow the meeting. Meat and bread will be provided (donations appreciated). BYO drinks.DESSERT AND COFFEE EVENING
will be held at St Simon's on Monday 2 March at 8pm. for Tanya Bosch to speak, and to raise some funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute. Matthew Bosch was only 11 years old when he died of cancer. Practically all his life he had battled this disease, before dying of a brain tumour that was ironically caused by his treatment for leukaemia. Matthew died in 1995, and twenty years on his parents Tanya and Eddie Bosch of Bondi, want to commemorate his brave, but short life by riding more than 1,700 kilometres of the Bicentennial Trail and raising money for the Children’s Cancer Institute along the way. Add your name to the list in the narthex if you are able to attend.ST SIMON’S ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC 2015
Sunday 15th March, 12:30-3pm, John Knight Memorial Park, Lake Ginninderra. BYO food and drink for a picnic, rug, chairs, sunscreen, hat etc. Wet weather option – St Simon’s church. Come along and join in the fun and fellowship of the St Simon’s Annual Church picnic, with the egg and spoon race, the three-legged race, sack races and more! Or come along and just have a nice relax, chat and a cuppa!Please contact with any questions.
ST MARK'S NATIONAL THEOLOGICAL CENTRE
This Thursday (26th February) St Mark's will be having a commencement service and lecture starting at 7pm at the Chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. All welcome to attend and hear from guest lecturer Revd Dr Keith Clements speak on 'Life Together' in a Digital Age. Register via this linkhttp://www.commencementlecture.eventbrite.com.au
ST MARK’S
You are invited to attend the launch of the book Restorative Christ: Jesus, Justice and Discipleship written by St Mark's Lecturer Revd Dr Geoff Broughton on Thursday 26 February. The book launch is immediately after St Mark's Commencement Service and Lecture. For more details seeWANTED
Women who are tired, need a time to relax or just want to catch up with other women from our church family because we are going to give you the time to do just that. WHEN: Saturday, 28th February; WHERE: St Simon's; TIME: 2pm - 5pm Come when you can. Leave when you must; WHO: Women only (no children-this is your time to relax); BRING: Yourself; WHAT: Talk, board games, video games, relax, talk, fun, talk, cuppa, talk; QUESTIONS:.
SCRIPTUREUNIONACT FUNDRAISING DINNER
(REGENERATION)
, Thursday 19 March, 6.30 for 7pm – 9.30pm at Hellenic Club Woden. Guest speaker Cliff Armitage plus local band “Kingdoms”. Dinner is complimentary, donations towards SUACT and/or School Chaplaincy gratefully accepted, and a new Silent Auction on the night. See clipboard in foyer to attend and/or give donations,PHEN’S BANGLADESHI BRIDGE FUND
Phen is asking for donations to go to missionaries in Bangladesh who are in need of funds in order to stay in full time ministry. Please prayerfully consider a monthly commitment, although any donation will go a long way. Payments can be made through electronic funds transfers or by placing money in envelopes marked ‘Phen’s Bangladeshi Bridge Fund’ (available near the front door) and placing them in the offertory. For more information or if you would like to make a donation, come and see me after the service or contact me anytime atACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
Following the death of his wife, Julie, Norman Kelley, a former rector of the parish, is seeking a 6-month rental unit while he considers his options for a possible permanent move back to Canberra. If you are aware of any suitable place pleaseSTOP THE TRAFFIC CHOCOLATE EASTER CAMPAIGN
a briefing for activists for an Easter campaign will be held at Dickson on Thursday, 19 February from 7:30pm. Register at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/canberra-stop-the-traffik-easter-campaign-briefing-tickets-15495768260. Are you concerned that the Easter chocolate you eat may have been produced using the labour of trafficked children?. When a chocolate is certified with Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or UTZ Certification steps have been taken to ensure the chocolate is traffik-free. Farmers who take these steps are using labour practices where human trafficking is prevented. These farmers need the support of Australian supermarkets and consumers. Woolworths and Coles have been asked to commit to double the number of certified products they stock for Easter in 2016. Aldi is stocking and Haighs is producing certified Easter products.EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - CHURCH WEEKEND AWAY
We'd love to organise a weekend away for our church family. We're thinking of October-ish. However, before we make too many plans, we'd love to know how many folk would in principle be interested in coming on a weekend away. So, would you please put your name(s) on the sheet in the foyer if you're interested. Ta, Paul C.ST JOHN’S CARE
News update is on the noticeboard. Wish list for this week: tinned fish, tinned meat dishes, shampoo and conditioner.25 Feb 12 noon Tutoring hospitality team meeting 28 Feb Camp Pel reunion & Pat’s BGY graduation 2 Mar 8.00pm Dessert and coffee evening 15 Mar 12.30-3pm Church Picnic
22 Mar Dreaming Review
15-16 May ‘Apprenticed for Mission’ Bishop’s Cathedral Convention
Early-bird registration before 31 March
PARISH DIRECTORY
Rector: Parish Administrator:
Rev Paul Cohen
Rectory: Phone:
Phone: Email:
Email:
Parish Office:
Phone: 6241 2034
Assistant Minister: Email: [email protected]
Rev Lt Sam Gregory Website: www.stsimons.org.au
Phone:
SUNDAY Sunday School: for years K-6 during the 9.45 am service Sunday Respire: for teens during the 9.45am service
MONDAY Hospitality ministry @ Tutoring: 4.30-6.30pm
TUESDAY Hospitality ministry @ Tutoring: 4.30-6.30pm Bread Run: from 7.30 pm, at the church
Bible Study: 7.30 pm Bible Study: 2.00pm Contact: Sam Gregory
WEDNESDAY Prayer Group: 7.30 am at the church Mid-week Communion: 10.00 am
Craft and Fellowship Group: 10.45 am at the church Parish Council: 3rd Wednesday of the month
THURSDAY Mainly Music: 10.00-11.00am
Hospitality ministry @ Tutoring: 4.30-6.30pm Bible Study: 7.30 pm
Bible Study: 8.00 pm Bible Study: 8.00 pm
FRIDAY Hospitality ministry @ Tutoring: 4.30-6.30pm
Respire: 7.30 -9.30 pm, Youth Group for Years 7+ during school term.
SATURDAY Music Practice: 4.00 pm, at the church
We encourage everyone to pick up and put in the garbage any rubbish that collects in the gardens and areas around the church. Thank you for caring.
Acknowledgements: The Bible passages from the NRSV version and the hymns, used with
SOUL IN THE BUSH
Synergy is partnering with Soul Survivor ACT/NSW for Soul In The Bush 2015!! This is an exciting opportunity to spend a week putting our faith into action as we meet to learn from God’s Word and head out into the community to be Jesus’ hands and feet as we serve our communities. Soul In The Bush will be held from 14-18 April at Trinity Christian School in Canberra. Cost is $260 (leaders $195) and includes camping, activities, transport throughout the conference and meals (early bird prices are cheaper). Seehttp://www.soulsurvivornsw.org.au/soulinthebush/ for more information and to watch a YouTube clip. If it is something that you might be interested in, please get in touch with Andrew from Synergy 02 6245 7101 or
[email protected]. or talk to Liz . Bookings are open until 15 March
so get going and register!!
PARISH FINANCES FOR JANUARY 2015
January 2015 Year to Date
Income* $15,141.91 $15,141.91 Expenses* $14,706.99 $14,706.99 Net Surplus $ 434.92 $ 434.92 Cash acc Balance $27,464.46 $276,464.46 SPF donations (2015 target = $10,000 (834 per month) $ 135.00 $ 135.00
January ended with a net surplus of $435. The January offertory was close to $1,000 above that which had been budgeted for, which was based on last year’s reduced offertory amount. There was no income received from church rental at all during January. There was also no extraordinary income or expenses during January. For further information or details regarding the Parish finances, please speak with the Honorary Parish Treasurer,
.(* Does not include incoming & outgoing amounts for Kaleen Rectory rental, or incoming & outgoing transfers).
PARISH FINANCES FOR DECEMBER 2014
December 2014 Year to Date
Income* $ 46,425.76 $ 237,869.08 Expenses* $ 42,775.47 $ 235,388.24 Net Surplus $ 3,650.29 $ 2,480.84 Cash acc Balance $ 27,029.54 $ 27,029.54 SPF donations (2015 target = $10,000 (834 per month)) $ 245.00 $ 5,673.60
December ended with a net surplus of $3,650.29, resulting in a year-to-date surplus of $2,480.84. This was due to the accumulated monies in the Special Purpose Fund of $5,673.60 being transferred into the parish working account, together with almost $2,000 from the Christmas Fair proceeds, being the parish share of those monies. The December offertory was about $1,000 below budget, resulting in the year-to-date offertory being approximately $9,300 behind budget. There were only 4 Sundays in December, but 3 fortnightly pay periods, adding an extra $3,000 approximately to the usual monthly expenses. Quarterly utilities for the church & Kaleen Rectory were paid. Term 4 ex-gratia payments were made to our Respire youth leaders. The end of year
Compendium Fund distribution totalling $4,400 was made to the following people/organisations:$1000 each to Patrick & Christian Education in Schools, $900 each to Kim & Jaime , & Paula & Jason , $300 to The Barnabas Fund, $200 to St John’s Care, & $100 to the Diamantina Scout Group. The Special Purpose Fund finished the year with a balance of $5,673.60, which was $3,226 below our target amount of $8,900, though still adequate to cover what would otherwise have been a parish deficit for the year. For further information or details regarding the Parish finances, please
speak with the Honorary Parish Treasurer, .(*
Does not include incoming & outgoing amounts for Kaleen Rectory rental, or incoming & outgoing transfers).
