Today we are starting a new series looking at the life and ministry of Jonah. Jonah’s mission was to call the Ninevites to repentance. The town was part of Assyria and this country had been exceptionally cruel to the Israelites, hence Jonah’s reluctance to obey God’s call. He set sail on a ship in the opposite direction but even through his disobedience, God used this for his glory as the sailors came to faith in the Living God. The book of Jonah gives us a picture of the real Saviour. Jesus was a prophet, his death and resurrection were a fulfilment of the sign given through Jonah. Both had three days in an ocean, one literal and the other was cast into the ocean of God’s wrath (at the cross) by taking on our sin. The difference between the two was that Jonah went through all he did because of his disobedience while Jesus’ experience was because of our sin. There are many things that we can learn from this but a couple of important lessons are firstly, that the trials we face are not designed to pay us back for our sin, but to bring us back from sin. And secondly, as we experience God’s mercy we need to be moved to grow our love for God and our compassion for the lost.

Priest in charge: Rev Sue Bluett Locum: Rev Chris Rosen Locum: Rev Richard Temby Administrator: Jaqueline Hendrey

Our Mission Statement:

Giving thanks to God, we

SHINE as a light with the love

of Jesus and bring glory to God by declaring it to all the world.

Matthew 5: 14-16

Sunday 2 July 2017

The wages of sin is death, but the

free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6.23

Contact Us: Office: 9772 1251 parishadmin@longbeachanglicans.org.au Sue Bluett: 0433 024 626 suzannejbluett@gmail.com Chris Rosen: 0412 484 468 chrissy.rosen@gmail.com www.longbeachanglicans.org.au Richard Temby: 0458 311 600 temby@bigpond.net.au

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Pantry 5000 Food of the Week: Jams or spreads suitable for school lunches

Working bee The vicarage at Chelsea is now vacant. There are lots of jobs to do

before Sue can move in. These can be done at almost any time of the day or night to suit you. Any help at all is really appreciated. Please see

Bruce or Bill or check the list on the notice boards for a task you think you can complete.

CMS Fund raising with cards and chocolates On July 16 Bishop John Harrower and his wife Gayelene will be visiting

the 8am and 9:30am services. They will be selling beautifully hand deco-rated, new and recycled cards for almost every occasion for only $1.40

(Christmas cards for 70 cents). All money to CMS.

Winter Warmers Concert Winter Warmers will hold their annual fundraising concert on Sunday

August 20 at 2pm St Aidan’s. Tickets prices are—Adults $15, Concession $12 and Families $30. Included in the price is a scrumptious afternoon

tea.

Trading table: The trading table raised $110 last Sunday. Well done to all!

Leprosy Mission -Mid Year Collection Thank-you to all the Leprosy Box Holders for your mid-year

donations. Those coins add up! We raised $620 to support their work in Nepal - despite a number of people being away for this collection. The

next collection will occur in December/January. If you donated, your tax receipts will arrive via mail - if it hasn't arrived by the end of July, please

let Anthea or Chandra know. (Anthea: 0439 375 063)

Ladies Breakfast: Saturday 8 July—Guest speaker for Red Apple Day

For emergency prayer ring Beth Reid on 9772 7494. Your prayer request will be placed on the prayer chain. For ongoing prayer from our pastoral team please place names on the intercession sheet near the front door of the church. For pastoral care contact Sue Bluett on 0433 024 626 if you know of someone who needs prayer, visiting or home communion. For prayer during Sunday service you may add your request to the intercession sheet or receive prayer in the chapel during communion. Prayer for Longbeach each Sunday: St Chads@11 , St Aidan’s@9.30 Healing Prayer has been requested for: Yoshiko, Eddie, Judith & David, Beth, Judy, Norman, Harold, Lawrence, Debbie, David, Ruth, Ken, Jason, Jeff, Sandra, Doss, Graham & Wendy Please pray for the Crombie family as they acknowledge the anniversaries of the passing of Bill, Levi & Geoff

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 you children, and in

all things make us obedient to your will, so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift, eternal

life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SERVICES Tues July 4 11.30am St Chad’s, Lunch Church Thurs July 6 10.00am St Chad’s, Holy Communion Sun July 9 8.00am St Chad’s, Holy Communion 9.30am Prayer for Longbeach – St Aidan’s 9.30am St Chad’s, Holy Communion 11am Prayer for Longbeach – St Chad’s 10.30am St Aidan’s, Holy Communion 6.30pm St Aidan’s, Sunday @ 6.30

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH: Mon 3 8:45am Morning Office 9:15am Pastoral care meeting 7:30pm Stewardship meeting Tues 4 11.30am Matt’s Place at St Chad’s (Community Meal) 11.30am Packing for Pantry 5000 at St Aidan’s Wed 5 9.30am Pantry 5000 at St Aidan’s Fri 7 10:00am Patchwork

July 16 5pm Tweens at St Aidan’s July 30 10:00am Combined service at St Aidan’s There will be no other services in the parish on that day August 12 6:30pm Kannada Service at St Chad’s August 20 5pm Tweens at St Aidan’s August 20 2pm Winter warmers fundraising concert & afternoon tea Sep 17 5pm Tweens at St Aidan’s

Offering Via Direct Debit Our banking details are:

Bank Name: Bendigo Bank Account Name: the Anglican Parish of Longbeach

BSB No. 6 3 3— 0 0 0 Account No. 1 5 3 7 4 5 2 2 9