This Sunday (22/2) our service will begin at 10am as we are joined by our brothers and sisters in Christ from Shepparton for worship, and then for our parish AGM and lunch.
It so happens that this is the Sunday of the Transfiguration of our Lord and so together we will be thinking about the journey we are on as disciples of Christ. In both the Old Testament and Gospel readings God's people are faced with change and separation, and like us all they try to hold on to avoid it. But God Himself provides strength and guidance to keep going.
I look forward to seeing you all.
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
19 February 2009
12 February 2009
For Sunday 15th February - 10.00am
Our thoughts during this past week have been dominated by the devastation and heart break caused by the bushfires throughout Victoria. As we gather together this Sunday to pray for those in need, we will be reflecting on God's presence with us in the midst of tragedy. It's timely that Psalm 30 was assigned for this Sunday and will form the basis of our meditation.
As we continue to offer the victims of this disaster the support of prayer, we also have the opportunity to support them with their physical needs. I'm certain many of you have already responded in various ways.
Our District President has advised that our district has set up a facility whereby financial donations will be made available to those parishes in the affected communities so they can reach out in mercy to their neighbours on behalf of the whole church. If you wish to give through this facility please go to www.lca.org.au and follow the links.
It has also been suggested locally that we as a parish might offer some tangible support in the form of non-perishable food, toiletries and the like to our near neighbours. On Sunday we will have the opportunity to bring these gifts along and they will collected (through to Tuesday at Shepp) and then delivered to the Salvos for distribution.
Our service will begin at 10am and be followed by our congregational AGM.
The Lord be with you,
Pastor Matt
As we continue to offer the victims of this disaster the support of prayer, we also have the opportunity to support them with their physical needs. I'm certain many of you have already responded in various ways.
Our District President has advised that our district has set up a facility whereby financial donations will be made available to those parishes in the affected communities so they can reach out in mercy to their neighbours on behalf of the whole church. If you wish to give through this facility please go to www.lca.org.au and follow the links.
It has also been suggested locally that we as a parish might offer some tangible support in the form of non-perishable food, toiletries and the like to our near neighbours. On Sunday we will have the opportunity to bring these gifts along and they will collected (through to Tuesday at Shepp) and then delivered to the Salvos for distribution.
Our service will begin at 10am and be followed by our congregational AGM.
The Lord be with you,
Pastor Matt
6 February 2009
For Sunday 8th February - 8.30am
I can't believe it's Friday already! My sincere apologies for not updating the blog until today. Perhaps I can blame it on too many hot days in a row????
This Sunday (8/2) service will begin in Echuca at 8.30am. Please remember the Southern 80 is on so if you're coming from across the river you may well need to give yourself an extra 10 minutes or so to get to church.
The readings are:
Isaiah 40:21-31
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
The Lord be with you!
Pastor Matt
This Sunday (8/2) service will begin in Echuca at 8.30am. Please remember the Southern 80 is on so if you're coming from across the river you may well need to give yourself an extra 10 minutes or so to get to church.
The readings are:
Isaiah 40:21-31
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
The Lord be with you!
Pastor Matt
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