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27 March 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.
From the Reverend Stephen Hooper….
The challenge of the resurrection
In 2007 a Discovery Channel documentary claimed that Jesus’ body had been found by Israeli archaeologists. The evidence was acknowledged by the presenters to be sketchy at best – but it highlights one of the significant challenges we face as followers of our Risen King. Is there any historical evidence of Jesus resurrection? Let’s explore some of the facts: Sceptics, secular historians and biblical scholars agree that Jesus was
executed by crucifixion. The disciples firmly believed that Jesus had risen from the dead. There was
a dramatic change in the disciples after Jesus’ resurrection as they courageously proclaimed the good news. They were willing to die for their beliefs.
The tomb was clearly empty – the transformation the disciples and the unwillingness of the Roman or Jewish authorities to produce the body verifies Jesus absence from the tomb was not the result of organised deception.
Both Paul and James as persecutor and sceptic believed in the risen Lord after they had encountered him face to face.
Ultimately there is no purpose seeking a scientific endorsement – scientists only tell us what normally happens and Jesus resurrection is extra-ordinary. So in faith go into the world and joyfully proclaim the ultimate truth –
Christ is risen! [Alleluia!] He is risen indeed! [Alleluia!]
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For your study and prayers….
Daily Bible Readings for next week…. Monday: Genesis 28 Tuesday: Genesis 29 Wednesday: Genesis 30 Thursday: Genesis 31 Friday: Genesis 32 Saturday: Genesis 33
Prayer of the Week: Lord of all life and power, who, though the
mighty resurrection of your Son, overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise, honour and thanksgiving, now and for all eternity. Amen.
Daily Prayers: Brett, Denise & Ray Eolkin, Antoinette Brennan, Lance & Daphne
Best, Betty Power, Chris Brice, Jan Wood, Gillian McNamee, Matt (George & Judy Osborne’s son), Caitlin Moorhouse, Bruce Dunn, Philip Jones, Octavia Whitney, John Devine, Lindsay & Carolyn Whybrow (BCA), Alita Ticehurst, Marilyn Pappas, the Costin family, Victor Lilley (Glenda Murrell’s dad), Michael Goldspink (Miles & Glenda’s son-in-law), Rosie Stower and Bev Huguenin.
Beyond the Parish: BtP giving for March will go to Mothers’ Union and BtP
giving for April will go to PATSIMAC.
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 for CMS.
Prayers please: for the Parish Nominators and Wardens as they continue the
process of working with the Diocese to find a suitable Priest-in-Charge. The process of appointing new clergy is a long and involved process - and it is extremely important that this be an ongoing prayer point for the entire Gold Coast North community for the weeks and months ahead.
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; and at St James Wednesdays 8.30-9.00am. (Contact Don or Stephen if you would like to facilitate similar gatherings).
Baptisms: Please pray for Chase Campbell, his family and
godparents as they prepare to celebrate his baptism today at 12 noon, St Matthew’s - with Reverend Stephen Hooper.
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 [email protected]
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From the Parish Office…. Rosters... Rosters for April are out now. If you have any problems, please refer to
the lovely ladies who assist—ie Pat Schmidt (9am St James); Pat Grant (7.30am St James); Glenda Flood (Welcomers—Holy Rood); Judy Hallewell (M/Tea—Holy Rood); Dee Relph (LAs, Servers, Readers—Holy Rood). Remember to log in to your Elvanto account by the 20th of each month and mark your “unavailability” if you are going away on holidays. This is such a help for us when compiling the rosters. If you don’t have a log in, call the office and we will send you the details. (You do not have to create a new account—you will already be in the system.)
Volunteers... With the wonderful celebration of Easter fresh in our hearts,
reminding us just how much has been done for us…. now would be a great time for people to step forward at each of our centres to volunteer and give some time back to God. Would you be able to assist in any of these areas? Morning teas… Church decoration… Reading… Setting up for services… Children’s ministry… Sound and IT (computer) ministry... Floral Arrangement (St James/Holy Rood)... Welcoming / Sidesperson duties… Music ministry… Prayer ministry… Locking up after services… Maintenance (ie working bees, gardening, general odd jobs)... Please take up the challenge and step up to assist. Ask someone already involved, or one of our priests, deacons or wardens. They would be happy to speak to you about how you may be able to help us minister to others. (If you are interested in becoming an LA you will need to speak to either Don or Stephen).
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What’s Going On … in and around the Parish
World Vision Children’s Club... Please support our Easter Raffle, which will
be drawn next weekend (Sunday 5 April). Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2. Prizes will include bottles of wine, a portable radio, tea chest and others still to come. Tickets available from Merv Mitchell, Ian Huguenin and Ian Hamilton (St James), Rod Dunlop and Peter Burt (Holy Rood) and Heather Van Den Bos, Robyn Heaney and Jan Herring (St Matthews). Don’t forget to “renew” your membership as well—$20 per person for the year—and a request that couples might consider joining as “singles”!
Bring & Buy Stall... Bring and Buy Stall TODAY (4th Sunday of month) at St
James. Thank you to those who have “brought” and those who will “buy”.
BCA Box Opening... Can you believe that we are into March again! It is time
for all the BCA coin boxes to be returned for counting. Graham & Carole Watson will look after the Holy Rood boxes, and Peter Burt and George & Judy Osborne will look after the St James boxes. If you miss these lovely people—just leave the boxes in the church vestries or drop off to the Parish Office.
OM Ships International... Four of the 400 crew members of Logos Hope
will be in Southport on Friday, 8th April 2016: Ruth (Malaysia), Josiah (Canada), Nazareth (Spain) and Matthias (Germany) will share highlights of their involvement as Associate Personnel Director, On-board Events Coordinator, Help Ministries Manager and vehicle Driver respectively. Proudly supported by OM Ships International – taking knowledge, help and hope to the people of port-cities around the world. Join us at 170 Nerang Street, Southport (CrossLife Baptist Church) Start time: 7.00 pm for a 7.15 pm start. This is a FREE event but there will be an opportunity to make a gift to the ministry. If you would like to meet the crew members informally, come and join us for a meal at 6.00 pm (an RSVP would be helpful). Who should attend? High Schoolers considering a GAP year before tertiary education; Young Adults wondering if ‘missions’ may be part of their future; Every Christian who needs encouragement that God is still at work in His world! Contact: Ian or Ruth Crowe on 0421 902 177 or by email: [email protected] If you would like more information on OM Ships International go to their website: http://www.omships.org/
Thought for the Week
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. Psalm 130: 5
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GROUP LEADER AND CONTACT
VENUE/LOCALITY DAY/TIME
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
Tuesday 7.30pm
George Osborne 5577 3738
Prayer Meeting @ St James Biggera Waters
Wednesdays 8.30-9.00am
Don Campbell: 0417 190 817 Stephen Hooper: 0411 579 954
St James @ 11am St Matthews @ 7pm
Wednesdays
Len & Sandy Eacott 0400 408 415
Lenten Bible Study Pacific Pines
Wednesday evenings through Lent, commencing 17 February
Debbie Sketcher 5591 4480 / 0466 446 607
Home Study Group Southport
Wednesday 7.00pm
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
2 Sessions Thursdays 9.15am & 10.45am
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….
Have you checked out our website?
www.goldcoastnorth.org.au
Change of time… Please note a change of
start time for the Sunday Night Life service at St Matthews. The start time will be 5.30pm from Sunday 3 April.
DATE TIME VENUE FUNCTION
Wednesday 30 March
6.00pm **6.30pm**
7.00pm St Matthew’s Church
Baptism Information Evening **Complimentary Dinner**
Promises Workshop
Wednesday 30 March
5pm-7pm St Matthew’s Church
“The CHERISH Gatherings” Baby Bereavement Support Group
Contact: Karen Jefferson 0437 633 737
Monday 18 April
6pm St James’ Church Parish Council Meeting Contact: Don Campbell
0417 190 817
Thursday 28 April
9am—1pm St James’ Church MU Deanery Quiet Day -
Lunch following.
Saturday 21 May
8am—4pm
St Andrew’s Encouragement Day A day conference for women of all ages.
“Getting the Balance Right—Motivating Mary, Managing Martha” To be held at Emmanuel College, University of Qld.
More information contact: Lurline Campbell—0412 277 737 or download the registration brochure from “Events” on the GCNAC website
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Important note...
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Service Times
St James Anglican Church, 41 Brighton Street, Biggera Waters
Sunday 7.30am Sunday 9.00am (including Kids Church/Sunday School) 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 (including Kids Church/Sunday School) Sunday 6pm (Sunday Night Life) ***5.30pm from 3 April
Contact Details Priests Parish Office Rev Don Campbell—Locum (0417 190 817) 142 Billinghurst Crescent Rev Stephen Hooper (0411 579 954) Upper Coomera Qld 4209 Rev Peter Finlay (5529 9521) Office Hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Thur
Deacons/Spiritual Companions Phone: 5580 5814
Rev Lyn Dunn (0413 528 670) Fax: 5580 5876 Rev Rosanne Stower (0421 725 275) Email: [email protected] Wardens www.goldcoastnorth.org.au
Katrina Lyon (0439 735 391) Karen Jones (0403 952 262) 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 into our bank account BSB 704-901 Account # 00001100 Direct Debit forms are available at the Welcome Desk or from the Parish Office Planned Giving 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 [email protected]
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Easter Day
SENTENCE
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 24
COLLECT
God of glory, fill your Church with the power that flows from Christ’s resurrection, that, in the midst of this sinful world, it may signal the beginning of a renewed humanity, raised to new life with 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 - Second Sunday of Easter
Reading: Acts 5: 27-32 Psalm: 118 : 14-29 (p.348 of APBA)
2nd Reading: Revelation 1: 4-8 Gospel: John 20: 19-31
TODAY’S READINGS
Reading: Acts 10: 34- 43 Psalm: 118: 1-2, 14-24 (p. 347 of APBA) 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 19-26
Gospel: John 20: 1-18
