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16 October 2016 Welcome to Gold Coast North Anglican Church. We’re so glad that you have joined us today and we invite you to participate in our worship as freely and fully as you feel comfortable to. Please join us for a cuppa and a chat after the service.

The Scriptures, as Paul tells Timothy in today’s Epistle, are the breath of God -

and it is a powerful image for without breath, there is no life.

This echoes Jeremiah who tells Judah that God will write his Law upon their

hearts and minds and the Psalmist celebrates the Law as sweet honey. So our

encounter with God and his Word is not some dry, intellectual thing. Rather it

involves heart and mind, our senses and breath, touching every part of our

being. Indeed, it is life itself.

We are reminded how accurate and relevant this is via the parable of the tax

collector and Pharisee. Unlike the arrogant Pharisee, the tax collector was so

deeply touched by his encounter with God, he was able to acknowledge his

unworthiness before God and seek His mercy and forgiveness.

With all of our heart and mind, may each one of us be so touched by God, and

encouraged by the tax collector, acknowledge before God our own

unworthiness of his Grace, and declare, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’

Acknowledgment: Robert McLean, Anglican Board of Mission, 2016 Pew Reflections

From Bishop Len Eacott, AM... (Retired Army Chaplain/Bishop to the Defence Force, and Parishioner of GCNAC)

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For your study and prayers….

Daily Bible Readings for next week…. Monday: Joshua 14 Tuesday: Joshua 15 Wednesday: Joshua 16 Thursday: Joshua 17 Friday: Joshua 18 Saturday: Joshua 19

Prayer of the Week: Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new

and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Daily Prayers: Brett, Denise & Ray Eolkin, Matt Osborne, Philip Jones, John

Devine, Sylvia Bowles, Myrtle Frost, Annette, Joan Burt, Greg Brennan & family, Chris (Zoe Everingham’s brother), Bev Huguenin, Gillian McNamee, Ian McAlister (stroke) & his family, Betty Power (Michele Woods’ mum), Sandy & Andy Evans, Helen Palmer, Denise Mitchell, Sandra Punch and Selena Wool.

Beyond the Parish: Beyond the Parish giving for October will go to K for Kids.

CMS Link Missionaries: Please pray for Adam & Helene Ramsay and their

children Leo, Ellie and baby Albert as they learn the language and culture in Chiba Kanto, Japan—so they can be effective in their ministry.

The future for GCNAC: Please pray for Archbishop Phillip, Bishop Alison,

the Parish and Diocesan Nominators, and the Parish Wardens—that the nomination process for our new Priest-in-Charge and Associate Priest be guided by the Holy Spirit, according to God’s will; thus enabling the appointment of the right people for GCNAC.

Prayer: Prayer gatherings—simple format, no chatting, no singing, just prayer—

silent or out loud. Held weekly at St Matthews, Tuesdays 8am-8.45am and Thursdays 6.00-6.45am.

Memorial flowers at Holy Rood today… are in memory of Graham Horne who passed away on 12 October 1998, and have been lovingly donated by his wife, Helen.

For first time Bible readers we suggest you allow 10 minutes at the same time each day: 3 minutes to make coffee, 1 minute for silent prayer, 3 minutes to read the Bible passage and 3 minutes to pray about your day. If want some help or further suggestions please contact Revd Don Campbell on 0417 190 817 or by email dlcampbe@onthenet.com.au

Canon Gary Smith has been appointed as Associate Priest in the Parish from 1 October 2016 until 31 January 2017. We welcome Gary and look forward to his time with us. (Thank you, Gary, for raising your hand!)

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From the Parish Office….

GCNAC October Service themes… Everything we think,

say or do after we say “I believe......” comes under the heading of Stewardship or managing our lives. The service themes during October will present ideas for managing our time, money,

relationships, talents and gifts and caring for the environment. It will be very challenging, so don’t miss a Sunday!

World Vision Membership… As we approach the last few months of the

year, we need to have another membership drive to ensure we can continue to support our five World Vision children in the future. I ask that all parishioners might check with their collector, that they have re-joined in 2016. Please check with Merv Mitchell, Ian Huguenin, Ian Hamilton, Rod Dunlop, Mike Palmer, or Peter Burt. Any new parishioner who is not a member is invited to join our World Vision Children’s Club (Vingt-Sept Club) at a subscription of $20 per year, supporting the five children—three of whom are new children (details of this change will be available over the next week or so).

“Information for my Funeral” booklets… These booklets are now

available from the Welcome desks at each centre, or the parish office, and are designed to facilitate planning for funeral services. You may find them helpful for planning for the unexpected!

Melbourne Cup Luncheon & Fashion Parade… Yes! It is time for fun,

food, fellowship and fashion on Tuesday 1 November 2016, at the Holy Rood Family Centre - 11.30am for 12noon start. Tickets only $25. Free glass of bubbly on arrival, and sweeps will be available for the Big Race. This is a great event—why not come along and spend it in the company of good friends! Call Lesley Dunlop (0400 210 211) for more info.

Male Models needed! Contact Lesley (0400 210 211) if you

want to be part of the fun and games at the Melbourne Cup Op Shop Fashion Parade. We need YOU! Let your hair down and liven up the party!

Many thanks... from Denise & Merv Mitchell for the prayers and well wishes

from our Parish community. How blessed we are to be members of such a faithful group. Every day Denise is getting stronger and hopes to be back with our church friends very soon.

Thought for the Week

“You can give without loving but you can’t love without giving.” Amy Carmichael, Irish missionary.

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What’s Going On … in and around the Parish Monday 17 October 2016—New bible study series @ St Matthews—9.15am start. A series of studies on the Prophet Micah. Study books available for $1. Micah prophesied sometime between 750-686BC and what he said is still relevant and powerful today, eg Micah 6:8 He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? For more info contact Lurline Campbell (5580 0692 or 0412 277 737).

Saturday 22 October 2016– Shoebox Packing Party. St James Church Hall @ 10am. Help pack shoe boxes for Christmas for children in need. Can’t come? Then you might like to donate $9 postage per box - or donate items to be placed in the boxes, ie something to wear (t-shirt), something to love (toy), something for school, something to play with, an item for personal hygiene… Gifts for children from 2-14 years old. Further info contact Eleanor Alfred (0414 615 407) or Marilyn Pappas (0424 997 476).

Sunday 23 October 2016—Bring ‘n’ Buy stalls @ St James & Holy Rood—That is NEXT WEEK!! Bring your goodies and/or your cash, and check out what goodies are for sale! Thanks in anticipation to those who will bring and to those who will buy!

Thursday 3 November 2016—RAP Launch @ St John’s Cathedral. 373 Ann Street, Brisbane, from 5.00-6.30pm. You are invited to join an important celebration for the launch of the Australian Church SQ’s first Reconciliation Action Plan. RAP outlines practical actions that we will take as a diocese to build strong relationships and enhanced respect between Aboriginal & TSI peoples and other Australians.

Friday 11 November 2016—6.30pm—Dinner at St Matthew’s. For women in the parish (and their friends) … you are cordially invited to come and enjoy fellowship, and listen to a special guest speaker (Revd Lynda Johnson, North Pine parish). Tickets $10—available soon. Indicate your interest by signing sheet at Welcome Desk.

Coomera Community Carols… Rehearsals have begun on Friday evenings at St

Matthews church 7-8pm for Coomera Community Carols. Contact Ally George (0439 337 126 or aldawoman@gmail.com ) for more information.

Wedding Congratulations… to Peter (la Porta) and Sheena (Setaro)

who were married recently at St James Anglican Church by the Reverend Canon Ron Bundy. Peter and Sheena are pictured celebrating this special day with daughters Amy la Porta and Rebecca-Anne Setaro. Gold Coast North Anglican wishes you every happiness in your life together.

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GROUP LEADER AND CONTACT

VENUE/LOCALITY DAY/TIME

Lurline Campbell 0412 277 737

Bible Study Group St Matthew’s Church

Upper Coomera Mondays 9.15am

Pat & Barry Schmidt 5529 3802

Home Study Group Biggera Waters

Mondays 6.55pm

Don Campbell 0417 190 817

Prayer Meeting St Matthew’s Church Upper Coomera

Tuesdays 8.00-8.45am

Parish Office 5580 5814

Social Craft Group Upper Coomera

Tuesdays 9am—12noon Fortnightly during school terms

Pam Wain 5501 5302

Home Study Group Hollywell

Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am

Rod & Lesley Dunlop 5668 5717

Home Study Group Coomera Waters

Tuesdays 7.00-9.00pm

Ruth Bradley 0452 511 321

Home Study Group Coomera Waters

Tuesdays 7.30pm

Stephen Hooper 0411 579 954

Don Campbell 0417 190 817

St James / St Matthews Ridley Certificate 1 Corinthians study

(12 week course)

Wednesdays St James—10.30am

St Matthews—6.30pm

Ian Boniface 0414 279 088

Prayer Meeting St Matthew’s Church Upper Coomera

Thursdays 6.00-6.45am

Pat Grant 0412 730 979 George Osborne 5577 3738

Home Study Group Biggera Waters

Thursdays 7.00-9.00pm

Glenda Murrell 0405 470 528

Mainly Music Holy Rood Family Centre

Thursdays 9.15am

Bev & Ian Huguenin 5573 6211

PATSIMAC—Prayer for Aboriginal & TSI Ministry & concerns.

Helensvale

2nd Thursday monthly 1.30-2.30pm

Pat Grant 0412 730 979

Social Craft Group St James Church Hall

Fridays 9.30am—12noon

Lyn Martin 5537 2024

Ladies’ Prayer Group Biggera Waters

1st Saturday of month 8.00am

Gail Beattie 5563 7170

Cursillista’s Group St James Church Hall

Biggera Waters

Last Sunday monthly (after 9.00am service)

Group Gatherings…..

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Parish Diary Dates….

DATE TIME VENUE FUNCTION

Monday 17 October

6pm St James Church Hall Parish Council Meeting Contact: Don Campbell

0417 190 817

Wednesday 19 October

Ridley Certificate 1 Corinthians study (12 weeks) 10.30am St James (course commenced 31 August - Week 8 of 12)

6.30pm St Matthews (course commenced 14 September—Week 6 of 12) Contact: Stephen Hooper 0411 579 954 or Don Campbell 0417 190 817

Saturday 22 October

10am start St James Church Hall

Shoebox Packing Party Contact: Eleanor Alfred 0414 615 407

Or Marilyn Pappas 0424 997 476

Wednesday 26 October

6.00pm (session)

7.00pm (meal) St Matthew’s Church

Baptism Information Evening Promises Workshop

**Complimentary Dinner**

Thursday 27 October

4.30pm St Matthews Church

Messy Church! Fun for the whole family! Last Thursday of every month.

Contact: Stephen Hooper 0411 579 954 or Rhonda Soltes 5580 5814

Saturday 29 October

7am Holy Rood Church & Family

Centre

Men’s Breakfast Good food & fellowship—

only $5 for a cooked breakfast RSVP: Jim Relph 0414 444 357

Saturday 29 October

2pm St James Church

Memorial Service to remember our loved ones

Contact: Revd Lyn Dunn 0413 528 670 or Lyn Martin 5537 2024

Tuesday 1 November

11.30am for 12noon start

Holy Rood Family Centre

Melbourne Cup Luncheon & Fashion Parade

Cost $25. Tickets available soon. Contact: Lesley Dunlop 0400 210 211

Friday 11 November

6.30pm St Matthew’s Church

Women’s Dinner at St Matthews Guest Speaker Revd Lynda Johnson

Tickets $10—available soon. Contact: Don Campbell 0417 190 817

Saturday 19 November

1.30-3-30pm St Matthews Church

Cards’n’Conversation ($20 for materials)

Contact: Caroline White 0409 611 718

Wednesday 2 November

6.00pm (session)

7.00pm (meal) St Matthew’s Church

Baptism Information Evening Promises Workshop

**Complimentary Dinner**

Parish Office, Upper Coomera… The Parish Office is

open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm. (Closed Friday)

St James Office... Open Wednesdays—8am-12noon.

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Service Times

St James Anglican Church, 41 Brighton Street, Biggera Waters

Sunday 7.30am Sunday 9.00am (Kids Church/Sunday School—1st/3rd Sundays)

Wednesday 9.30am Holy Rood Anglican Church, 192 Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Oxenford

Sunday 8am Sunday 5pm (Church Express) Wednesday 5.30pm St Matthew’s Anglican Church, 142 Billinghurst Crescent, Upper Coomera

Sunday 10am (Kids Church/Sunday School) Sunday 5.30pm (Sunday Night Life)

Contact Details Priests Parish Office Rev Don Campbell (0417 190 817) 142 Billinghurst Crescent Rev Stephen Hooper (0411 579 954) Upper Coomera Qld 4209 Rev Canon Gary Smith (0407 141 468)

Rev Mary-Anne Rulfs (0403 049 124) Rev Peter Finlay (5529 9521) Office Hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Thur

Deacons/Spiritual Companions

Rev Lyn Dunn (0413 528 670) Phone: 5580 5814 Rev Rosanne Stower (0421 725 275) Fax: 5580 5876

Wardens

Katrina Lyon (0439 735 391) Email: anglicangcn@bigpond.com Karen Jones (0403 952 262) www.goldcoastnorth.org.au Wayne Van Den Bos (0423 779935) For further contact details of ministries and ministers within Gold Coast North Anglican Church please refer to www.goldcoastnorth.org.au or contact the Parish Office.

GIVING Direct Deposit via Internet Banking into our bank account— Gold Coast North Anglican Psh—Easy Access BSB 704-901 Account # 00001100 Deposit over counter at Westpac Bank into our bank account— Gold Coast North Anglican Psh—Easy Access BSB 034-844 Account # 00001100 ANFIN Parish Direct—forms available at the Welcome Desk or from the Parish Office. Planned Giving/Pledge envelopes are available upon request.

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Protection from Harm The Anglican Diocese of Brisbane takes allegations of abuse and harm seriously. The Professional Standards Canon and the Protocol for Dealing with Complaints of Abuse provide clear and transparent processes for the management of complaints of abuse. Persons who may have been harmed by a Church worker, or who know of someone else who has, are encouraged to come forward. All complaints will be treated sensitively and confidentially. The Director of Professional Standards will respond to all complaints and will assist you to understand the processes involved. Please contact Office of Professional Standards, St Martin’s House, 373 Ann Street, Brisbane 4000 (GPO Box 421, Brisbane 4001): Phone 1800 242 544; Fax 07 3831 9873; Email gmilles@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

SENTENCE

Will not God grant justice to those who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? Luke 18: 7-8

COLLECT

Lord, tireless guardian of your people, teach us to rely, day and night, on your care. Drive us to seek your justice and your help, and support our prayer lest we grow weary, for in you alone is our strength. We make our prayer through

your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Baptised and communicant members of other Christian churches professing the Apostolic (or historic Christian) faith are invited to receive Holy Communion. All are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing, whether or not baptised or confirmed.

Worship with us today….

Next Sunday’s Readings: (Twenty–third Sunday after Pentecost)

Reading: Joel 2: 23-32 Psalm: 65 (p.285 of APBA)

2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18 Gospel: Luke 18: 15-30

TODAY’S READINGS

Reading: Jeremiah 31: 27-34 Psalm: 119: 97-104 (p.355 of APBA)

2nd Reading: 2 Timothy 3: 10 - 4.5 Gospel: Luke 18: 1-14