THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST STEPHEN AND ST MARY

MOUNT WAVERLEY

WELCOME

PEW SHEET:

Pentecost 4 2017

2 July 2017

Encouragement and advice in the face of persecution to come;

arraignments before tribunals

and inner-family betrayals

The reason for all this;

they are sharing the fate of the

Master.

‘If He has been maligned, it is to be

expected that they will be too’

Exhortation “Have no fear”.

The disciples are completely in the hands of the Father

in whose sight they have

surpassing value.

If they surpassing value

If they loyalty confess

Jesus on earth,

he will confess them at the great reckoning

before his Father in heaven.

Brendan Byrne

Prayer of the Day O God, Your Son has taught us That those who give a cup of water in his name Will not lose their reward Open our hearts to the needs of your children, And i all thins make us obedient to your will, so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift eternal life in Jesus our Lord. Amen

At Worship Today:

The Sanctuary bell will be rung 5 minutes before the service begins to observe a time of quiet.

9 am A Prayer Book for Australia - page 119

Presiding at the Eucharist: Revd Dianne

Musical Setting: Holy Trinity Mass - John Ross

Introit: Hymn There is a Redeemer (see next page)

Sentence: The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord

First Reading: Genesis 22.1-14

Gradual Response:

Gradual: Ps 13

Second Reading: 1 Peter.1-22

Gospel Acclamation: Matthew 10.40-42

Gospel Sentence: Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.

Sermon: Revd Dianne

Offertory: Hymn 154

Motet: All praise to him who came to save - Philipp Niccolai

Recessional Hymn: Hymn 608 vss 1, 3, 4, 6

People of all Christian Churches, who are communicants of their own church

are invited to share Holy Communion with us

7.45 am (BCP) Book of Common Prayer Presiding and Preaching: Revd Dianne Hymn 154

10.30 am Contemporary Eucharist: Presiding and Preaching: Revd Dianne

First Reading: Genesis 22.1-14

After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ 2He said, ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you.’ 3So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac; he cut the wood for the burnt-offering, and set out and went to the place in the distance that God had shown him. 4On the third day Abraham looked up and saw the place far away. 5Then Abraham said to his young men, ‘Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there; we will worship, and then we will come back to you.’ 6Abraham took the wood of the burnt-offering and laid it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. So the two of them walked on together. 7Isaac said to his father Abraham, ‘Father!’ And he said, ‘Here I am, my son.’ He said, ‘The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for a

burnt-offering?’ 8Abraham said, ‘God himself will provide the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son.’ So the two of them walked on together. 9When they came to the place that God had shown him, Abraham built an altar there and laid the wood in order. He bound his son Isaac, and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to kill his son. 11But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, ‘Abraham, Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ 12He said, ‘Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.’ 13And Abraham looked up and saw a ram, caught in a thicket by its horns. Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt-offering instead of his son. 14So Abraham called that place ‘The Lord will provide’; as it is said to this day, ‘On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.’

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1. There is a Redeemer,

Jesus, God’s own Son,

precious Lamb of God, Messiah,

holy One.

Refrain

Thank you, O My Father,

for giving us Your Son,

and leaving Your Spirit

till the work on earth is done.

2. Jesus my Redeemer,

name above all names,

precious Lamb of God, Messiah,

O for sinners slain:

Refrain

3. When I stand in glory

I will see His face,

and there I’ll serve my King for ever

in that holy place.

Refrain Words & Music: Melody Green

SE Entrance Hymn

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Youth Group is on holidays. Stay tuned for

more Info: ssmmwyouthleaders@googlegroups.com

From Your Vicar

This week I am commencing something I have wanted to do for a long time – a sermon series – so we shall see how it goes!! I will be looking at the first letter of Peter. It is a really important book in the New Testament and is a short letter with only 5 chapters and has many intensely practical and spiritual insights. We will continue to learn deep things of God and see how we are to live out our destiny as God’s children.

Just to give you a short background to set the scene: it was probably written by the Apostle Peter in the mid to late 60s AD – probably 67 or 68 AD. He wrote it from Rome, just before he was martyred there for being a follower of Jesus Christ.

Peter mentions in his letter the trials and tribulations that Christians will go through and, assuming it was written by him in the mid to late 60s AD, it would fit in with the reign of the Emperor Nero, who, we know, persecuted Christians at the time.

So who was Peter writing this letter to? Again, there is some debate about this because at first reading, it seems to be a very ‘Jewish’ letter, so one would assume that it was written to Jewish Christians. And that would make sense, because we know that Paul was missionary predominantly to the Gentiles and that Peter was missionary predominantly to the Jews. But, for reasons that will become clear over the next few weeks, there is very strong evidence to suggest that Peter was actually writing to Gentile Christians who were trying to discover what it meant for them to be followers of Jesus in a religious tradition that had been born out of Judaism. So, this letter has a lot to say about identity and Christian practice: it addresses the fundamental questions of who we are in Christ and how we are to live our lives as Christians. And so, for that reason, it has as much to say to us today as it did to those first Christians almost 2,000 years ago. Pax (peace) Dianne

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1.1-12 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance. 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, 7so that the genuineness of your faith - being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Chr ist is revealed. 8Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 10Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that was to be yours made careful search and inquiry, 11inquiring about the person or time that the Spirit of Christ within them indicated, when it testified in advance to the sufferings destined for Christ and the subsequent glory. 12It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things that have now been announced to you through those who brought you good news by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven - things into which angels long to look!

Gospel: Matthew 10.40-42 40‘Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and

whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent

me. 41Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of

a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and

whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name

of a righteous person will receive the reward of the

righteous; 42and whoever gives even a cup of cold

water to one of these little ones in the name of a

disciple - truly I tell you, none of these will lose their

reward.’

GREEN FETE NEWS 1

GREEN FETE NEWS New stalls in 2017 Fresh Produce… vegetables, fruit and herbs. Home grown is best so if you can help plant now. Contact ideas for supplies welcome Re-cycled Clothing… clean and wearable children’s & adults clothing & interesting accessories but no shoes welcome. Speak to Nora Ashe ( 9am service) if you have suitable items. Mutant Toys…create new out of old ( Fiona Nicholson Stocker) Green stall …worm farms, composting ideas, etc. ( Irene co-ordinating with Monash Council) Donations of goods for the fete. Due to storage problems we cannot collect items until September. If you need to clear out a house or garage now, speak to Doug Hastings; books, CD, DVDs etc (Jenny Brown) ornaments & household items (Bev Anderson) WANTED Volunteers to help with BBQ, Helpers for the KIDS ZONE The Fete planning group is meeting regularly . If you wish to join this group or receive meeting notes email Irene

Games, Grazing, Groaning and Grinning

Come and join us for lunch, board games and/or cards at midday on Sunday 30th July in the Parish Centre. Bring along some food to share, and a favourite game or two. We’ll bring Articulate, Pictionary, Uno and some ordinary playing cards for starters. We’ll team up when we see what games we have, and who likes what. All ages welcome.

GREEN FETE NEWS 2

KIDS ZONE@ the fete 2017 This was a great success last time. New ideas always welcome. We need volunteers for the KIDS ZONE. Animal Farm Recycled Art competition Face painting (we need a volunteer or two) Bush creatures and pet rocks Lucky Dip Entertainment…we need jugglers, kite

makers, balloon blowers etc Mutant toys …create new out of old

Evening Meditation Gatherings

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7.30pm in the Old Church, based on the Contemplative Traditions of Christian Meditation.

Contact Michael Mosley on 9807 3168Next session will be on Next at 7.30 pm 13 July in the Old Church then 27 July

Galahkookemu

Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm dinner/gathering off site at

Mitcham. We explore how to follow the Benedictine way of life in today's world. www.monasteriesoftheheart.org.

Visitors are always welcome. Contact Christine Mallouhi 0409 829 389

SILENT RETREAT A live in time of silence An Invitation to reflect on your prayer life. An opportunity to discover that there is no line between the sacred and secular. All of life is holy . An opportunity to explore innovative ways to pray. Guided Meditations will assist reflection on your journey of faith and discovery. Theme: To make our life a prayer. Weekend: 7th July - 9th July Friday Dinner 6.00 pm to Sunday Afternoon Tea 4.30 pm. Place: The Jansen Centre, 22 Woodvale Road, Boronia 3155 Donation: $190.00 includes accommodation, meals and resources. Please send $90 Non-Refundable Deposit. Cheque made payable to Val Dyke. BOOKINGS REQUIRED. ENQUIRIES to Miss Val Dyke Th.A., Dip Past. Min., B.Theol. Phone: 9807 3168

Advance Notice: Patronal Festival 2017

September 10th, St Mary, Mother of God. The next Parish Magazine

will come out in August, advertising the Fete, the Patronal Festival etc.

Please plan to contribute to this edition. Articles to

helenedur@netspace.net.au

“The net will gather for our men’s breakfast at 9am this coming Saturday, July 8 at the Airstream Café, Century City Walk, Glen Waverley. All men of the parish are welcome. Please contact Michael Mosley on 0418544906 if you would like further details.”

85 people enjoyed lunch at the Mothers’ Union 59th Birthday on June 26th. Lambis Englezos AM presented his inspiring story of finding the Lost ANZACS. Thank you to Phoebe & Alf and their tea who provided an excellent lunch and Gloria who made and decorated the birthday cake. $1470 was raised for the Indigenous Women’s Empowerment Project in the Northern Territory.

Many thanks, Irene

How Green is Our Footprint? July: Energy How green is your electricity supplier? To find out how good your supplier is, visit www.choice.com.au and search for ‘green electricity guide’. J For Victoria, the best 5 are Powershop, Diamond Energy, Momentum Energy, Red Energy and Lumo Energy. L In Victoria, the worst 5 are People Energy, Simply Energy, Alinta Energy, CovaU and GloBird Energy. Something to think about when you are looking for a new deal! Whichever power company you use, there are ways you can reduce your energy consumption (and your bill!). Here are 10 suggestions:

Turn lights off when you leave a room

Change to low energy/LED light globes

Switch appliances off at the wall

Unplug chargers when you are not using them

When you buy new appliances, look for the most energy efficient ones

Install floor and ceiling insulation

Use draught excluders/stoppers (‘door snakes’) to reduce draughts from doors

Wash clothes in cold water

Dry washing on a rack rather than using the dryer

Close blinds or curtains fully at dusk to reduce heat loss Do you have any energy-saving tips to share?

Next week: Readings: Pentecost 5 2017 Genesis 24.34-38 Psalm 45.10-17 1 Peter.13-25 Matthew 11.15-19

Stewards/Welcomers: BCP Brian De Lacy Jill De Lacy SE John Russell CE Miriam Sridharan

Readers: BCP John Foster SE Eleanor U’ren CE Lil Deverell

Eucharistic/Chalice Assistance: BCP Joanne Burns SE Leonie McLachlan CE Miriam Sridharan Bill Harvey Intercessor: SE Val Dyke CE Judith Gibson

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost July 2

7.45 am (BCP) Book of Common Prayer 9.00 am (SE) Sung Eucharist 10.30 am (CE) Contemporary Eucharist Monday 3 Tuesday 4 10.30-12noon Mainly Music (School Holidays Wednesday 5 10.30-12noon Mainly Music (School Holidays 10.30-12 noon Friendship Group Thursday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 9 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Men’s Forum

Tuesday 11th July 2017

2pm in the Old Church

Guest Speaker: Revd Dr Garry

Deverell, one of our Assistant Curates.

All, including ladies, are most welcome

to join us.

David Duncan

The Anglican Parish of St Stephen and St Mary Mount Waverley

383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, 3149. Phone: 9807 3168; Fax: 9807 0978 Office hours: Wednesday, Friday: 10am - 2pm, Thursday 1-5pm

‘Like’ us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephenandmary.mtwaverley Priest The Rev’d Dianne Sharrock (Day off - Monday)

Assistant Curates The Rev’d Kathryn Watt The Rev’d Garry Deverell Children’s and Families’ Minister Becky Sims (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Music Director David Cundy

Treasurer Helen Warren Office Administrator David Cundy Churchwardens: Brian De Lacy, Bruce Chugg, Sue Retschko Parish Council: Geoff Crawford, Elaine Fasken, Nathan Goode, Doug Hastings, Sherredan Maher, Peter Northwood, Helen Warren, Joan West Pastoral Care Ministry: Home Communion and General Visiting: Vicar & Assistant Curates Aged Care Chaplaincies: Bruce Chugg Hospital Visiting: Clergy Funeral Ministry: The Vicar Contemporary Eucharist Contact: Rowena Ferguson Pastoral Associate (Emeritus): Trevor Bickerstaff Spiritual Director Val Dyke Prayer Chain contact Margaret Syfret SERVICES: Sunday 7.45am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 9.00am Sung Eucharist (APBA) 10.30am Contemporary Eucharist (Children's Participation)

Tuesday 9.15am, Morning Prayer

Wednesday - Friday 9.00am, Morning Prayer

Thursday 10.00am, Eucharist