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For your diary... Church of St John the Evangelist
Cnr Lake & Minnie Streets, Cairns
ADVENT CALL TO PRAYER: we continue on Wed & Sat, 5-6pm in the PO Box 52, Cairns Qld 4870
church. You can make this a prayer time at home if unable to come. Website: http//www.stjohnscairns.org.au/
Pray for ALPHA YOUTH : info: Office (4051 2342) Phone: 4051 2342
Priest-in-Charge Rev’d John Simons
CHRISTIANITY EXPLAINED AT 11.45AM in the hall. Info:
Elisabeth or Jeff Grant. 30th November, 2008
TO-DAY - 9AM OUR SPECIAL FAMILY /CHRISTMAS PLAY AND First Sunday in Advent
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
PRAYERS FOR LEADERSHIP IN 2009 – I urge all to begin praying for To Visitors and New Friends – A warm welcome to each of you. To
the Leadership team (parish council) (Our guiding model Phil 2:1-4) help us get to know you better, please fill out the yellow/green slip
which is found at the back of the church. Baptised members from
CHRISTMAS TABLE OF NEW AND USED ITEMS will be held on 7th another Christian denomination are invited to join us at the Lord’s
December. Your contributions of cakes, Christmas items or any saleable Supper. Please join us for a cuppa after the 9am service.
goods will be welcomed by Olwyn, Alma or Judith.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON at 5.30 – 6.30pm – Singing Group meets in the
hall. All welcome. ADVENT SUNDAY – A MESSAGE FROM BP BILL RAY:
CIRCLE OF PRAYER .Ladies group will be pleased to offer prayer. To my dear friends in Christ at St. John’s Cairns.
Contact Olwyn, ph 4053 4812. Special ladies gathering will be held soon.
Advent is the first season of the liturgical year. Life is so busy at this time of
ADVANCE NOTICE – WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT February/early the year for so many of us, that it is easy to let the liturgical season of Advent
March next year. Guest speaker will be Audrey Bowie…Ladies put this in pass by. Thus we deprive ourselves of the blessings of this important
your diary. season in the Church year.
HEALING PRAYER FOR: Bill, Doug/Nancy, Chris, Jean, Bruce,
However, I pray you will have a holy and blessed Advent. I pray that it will be
Phoebe/George, Beatrice & Yvonne.
a time of spiritual renewal for you not only as individuals but also as a Parish,
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, love and best wishes regarding my as you continue to serve our Lord.
recent surgery. Love Michele th
Advent Sunday this year is the 30 November. The liturgical colour for
We thank all who donated to BCA, a cheque of $250 has been forwarded & Advent is purple. There is a twofold focus in Advent. First, we prepare for
we appreciate your generosity that makes ongoing ministry possible. Christmas (not celebrate), where we focus on how we will celebrate the
coming of Christ among us as a babe in Bethlehem. Second, during Advent
Regular Worship Times: we focus on the return of Christ. We do not know when this will take place.
Sunday: 7am Holy Communion However, Scripture urges us to stay awake; to be prepared; to be alert. (see
9am Family Service with joyful Worship Mark 13:32-37)
Monday: 8.00am Morning Prayer and Worship
Tuesday: 9am Healing and Holy Communion. Each Sunday of Advent has a focus. The themes are hope, love, joy and
Thursday: 10.30am Eucharist, Glenmead Retirement Village peace.
Bible Study/Home Groups: Wednesday 9am at the Church; It is my prayer that as we worship week by week, our faith will be
9.30am at Alma Michael’s home, strengthened and we will celebrate Christmas with joy and thanksgiving as
Thursday 9.30am Elizabeth Lui’s home;7pm at Peter and Maureen’s, well as letting the world know that Christ has come among us. Alleluia!
Kewarra Beach.
4th Saturday of the month: 5.30pm Holy Communion and worship led
by our Islander brothers and sisters
4th Sunday of the month: 7am Holy Communion, as usual
9am Prayer and Praise service followed at + Bill, N.Q.
11am Holy Communion/Baptism
Sentence SERMON NOTES
Heaven and earth will pass away, says the Lord, but my words will not pass As Believers, we are being called to Focus on the reason for the season
away. Mark 13:31 – “Something is about to happen!” Bp Bill points us to scripture which
Prayer of the day urges us to stay awake; be prepared; be alert Mark 13:32-37.
Eternal God, through long generations you prepared a way for the coming of He will gather His elect – Isaiah 64;1-9
your Son, and by your Spirit you still bring light to illumine our paths: renew
us in faith and hope that we may welcome Christ to rule our thoughts and
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my Words will never
claim our love; to whom be glory for ever. Amen pass away” – Mark 13:31
Jesus is laying out for his listeners the signs that mark the end of the
READINGS FROM OUR PEW BIBLES
age and the promise of His return in Power and Glory.
Small print Large print
O.T Reading Isaiah 64.1-9 p. 531 p.723
We must be ready for His return so let’s get excited about our faith!
N.T. Reading 1 Corinthians 1.1-9 p.806 p.1107 * James 5:7-8*
Gospel Mark 13.24-37 p.719 p.985
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Psalm 80.1-7
1. Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, you that led Joseph like a flock: you that are ………………………………………………………………………………………………
enthroned upon the cherubim, shine out in glory;
2. Before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh: stir up your power, and ………………………………………………………………………………………………
come to save us.
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3. Restore us again, O Lord of hosts: show us the light of your
countenance, and we shall be saved.
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4. O Lord God of hosts: how long will you be angry at your people’s
prayer? Dear GOD, I know that I am not worthy to be accepted by you. I don’t
5. You have fed them with the bread of tears: and given them tears to drink deserve your gift of eternal life. I am guilty of rebelling against you and
in good measure. ignoring you. I need forgiveness!
Thank you for sending your son to die for me, that I may be forgiven.
6. You have made us the victim of our neighbours: and our enemies
Thank you, that he rose from the dead to give me new life. Please forgive
laugh us to scorn.
me and change me. Fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may live with Jesus
7. Restore us again, O Lord of hosts: show us the light of your as my ruler. Amen
countenance, and we shall be saved.
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INVITATION TO PARISH COUNCILLORS to meet for Thanksgiving with John Snr Minister: Rev’d John Simons, 4041 7817
& Mildred at 4/279 Lake St at 4pm on Sunday 7th December. Assist. Clergy: Rev’d Stephen Tabo, 0448102258
OUR THANKSGIVING WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPES is now ready Rev’d Elisabeth Daniels, 4055 0508
please take your set from the back of the church. Wardens: Michele Hourn, 4041 3640
TOC H – World Chain of Light Vigil and Service commences 11th Dec. @ 9pm till Peter MacLachlan 4057 8774
12th Dec. 9pm. Take a copy of the full programme at the back of the church. Sunday School: Judith Lovelock, 4053 6752
WISE GUYS & STARRY SKYS – A Christmas musical presented by Good TocH Les Lovelock 4053 6752
Shepherd on 13 December at 6.30pm here in the church . Musicians: David Godwin, 4055 2282
PRESCRIPTION GLASSES: Have you any that you don’t use? Put it in the box Yvonne Suffolk 4054 4069
available at the back of the church. Blind Mission can make use of them. For more Paul Alexander 0406 890 089
info chat with Ruth Curtis. Prayer Circle: Olwyn Somerville, 40533003
