St John’s Anglican Church

Coffs Harbour www.coffsharbouranglicanchurch.org

19th January 2020 Second Sunday after Epiphany

WELCOME to WORSHIP We’d like to get to know you more.

Please stay and have morning tea with us.

If you are here with us for the first time and would like to join us regularly, please fill in an information card on the back table.

Lord help us to be

Thought for today: Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Walk beside me; And just be my friend

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January Mission of the Month - Bush Church Aid

In recent months BCA has been providing drought and fire relief. Funds have been used to purchase gift cards for local

supermarkets and retailers, food vouchers, barley to feed stock and fuel vouchers.

Currently parishioners have 48 BCA boxes to contribute to BCA. If you would like a box to join them or to receive the BCA’s

quarterly magazine “The Real Australian” and/or the quarterly prayer diary, contact the Qld/Nthn NSW Regional office

on 07 3349 9081 or contact our mission secretary Rob Sunderland (6656 4893) who will organise it for you.

Please Pray:

We remember all those who are sick and need prayers:

We continue to pray for Pat Grimshaw, Sylvia Broadhurst, Lesley Lee, Dan Octigan, Rose Marie Beston, Tony Fookes, Rosemary Majoor, Sue Brewin, Barbara Williams, Laurel Smith-Cameron, Annette Lane, Elsie Tillott, Marion Murray, Cody Cook, Margaret Fisher, Lillian Robertson, and Theresa.

We pray for those who are mourning loved ones

We give thanks for our new rector, Fr Daryl McCullough. We pray for Daryl, Dianne and their family in this time of transition.

We pray for ourselves that we will have open hearts and minds ready to embrace Daryl’s ministry with us.

We pray for those impacted by the recent fires and for those severely affected by drought.

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Prayer for those affected by Drought & Fire

God our heavenly Father, we thank you for your grace that sustains the earth from day to day. We pray for those whose lives and living have been

impacted by the bushfires. We pray for those who are grieving loss of loved ones, property and animals.

We pray for your protection for those who continue to fight the fires. In your word you promise to keep those who seek you.

Send us, we pray, in this time of need, rain to water the earth, that we may receive its produce to strengthen and sustain us. We pray for your

mercy and grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

26th January 2020

Isaiah 9: 1– 4 Psalm 27: 1—10

1 Corinthians 1: 10—18 Matthew 4: 12—25

6pm

Rev : Daryl McCullough LLM: Robert Sunderland

Sun 7am & 9am

Rev: Daryl McCullough LLM: Robert Sunderland

Dates for your Diary

21 January Rev’d Daryl McCullough's Commissioning 26 January Prayer for Rain 7 February Ladies’ Lunch 10 February Men’s Group 21 February Chamber Philharmonia Cologne Concert

Sentence: God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1.9

Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, whose Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, is the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 49: 1- 7

1 Listen to me, O coastlands,

pay attention, you peoples from far away! The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother’s womb he named me. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword,

in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. 3 And he said to me, ‘You are my servant,

Israel, in whom I will be glorified.’ 4 But I said, ‘I have laboured in vain,

I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause is with the Lord , and my reward with my God.’ 5 And now the Lord says,

who formed me in the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might be gathered to him, for I am honoured in the sight of the Lord , and my God has become my strength— 6 he says,

‘It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the survivors of Israel; I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.’ 7 Thus says the Lord ,

the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers, ‘Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, because of the Lord , who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.’

Psalm 40: 1-14 Page 262 APBA

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1 Corinthians 1: 1- 9 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Cor-inth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, 5 for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind— 6 just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— 7 so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

John 1: 29- 42 29

The next day he saw Jesus coming towards him and declared, ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, “After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.” 31 I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.’ 32 And John testified, ‘I saw the Spirit de-scending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33 I my-self did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with wa-ter said to me, “He on whom you see the Spirit descend and re-main is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.” 34 And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.’ 35 The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, ‘Look, here is the Lamb of God!’ 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which translated means Teacher), ‘where are you stay-ing?’

39 He said to them, ‘Come and see.’ They came and saw

where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. 40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41 He first found his brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated Anointed). 42 He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas’ (which is translated Peter).

© The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible with Apocrypha

Coming Events & Notices

AGED CARE SERVICES: All aged care services will be in recess until February 2020.

OP SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY: Please consider helping out a 1/2 day or even a couple of hours per week. Even if you could go on the emergency list it would be a great help. If interested please see Heather Tweedie.

LADIES’ LUNCH: All ladies are invited for lunch on the Friday 7th of February, 12 noon at Unhidden link Café, Orlando St.

MEN’S GROUP FEBRUARY: The next meeting for Men’s Group will be on February 10th at 5.30pm for 6.00pm. Why don’t you invite someone to come along?

NAME BADGES: Please add your name to the list on the noticeboard if you would like a name badge. Standard badge with pin $6.00 or Magnetic badge $7.50 each.

TEDDY BEARS: More Teddy Bears are required again for the Maternity Unit. Please leave at church or pass on to Gae Shorten.

HELPERS & SUPPER: If anyone is able to assist with supper and contribute a plate of food for Rev’d Daryl McCullough’s Commissioning, please contact Judy Bailey on 0411 251 135.

SERVICE ROSTERS: Helpers are needed to fill positions on the Sunday morning Service Roster. We also need another person on the flower roster. If you can help please let the office know

PRAYER FOR OUR CITY< FOR OUR NATION: Ecumenical Prayer Gathering- 26th January 1pm Sealy lookout. See notice board for details. Or visit www.setablaze.net.au

PARISH FOOD PANTRY: All donations would be appreciated for food hampers for the needy. Items needed are Tinned potatoes, noodles, cup of soups, rice and long life milk .

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Prayer for St. John’s Parish

Lord, we thank you for providing us with a new Rector. We ask now that you will help us to share responsibility, grow in faith, love one another, care for those in need,

reach out to others, and welcome newcomers. Grow this church, O Lord, as we serve you together. Together may we discover your way for the future

GIVING REPORT YEAR ENDED 31st

DECEMBER 2019: Accrued Offerings $104,485 Budgeted Offerings $105,525

THE 22ND RECTOR OF ST. JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCH

THE REVEREND DARYL MCCULLOUGH ‘S COMMISSIONING TUESDAY 21st JANUARY

6PM FOLLOWED BY SUPPER

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From Rev’d Anne and Peter: Thank you to the wonderful parish family of St Johns. We have

appreciated your prayers, friendship, patience, encouragement, and your love. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are grateful for our times of worshiping together and the sharing of faith with you all

has enriched us greatly. May the love of the Father,

the tenderness of the Son, and the presence of the Spirit, gladden your heart and bring peace to your soul, this day and all days, Amen

Directory

Church Office 9am to 1pm Monday–Friday PO Box 1928 2 McLean Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450 Phone 6651 4700 E mail: stjohnscoffs@bigpond.com www.coffsharbouranglicanchurch.org Rector: E mail: stjohnscoffs@bigpond.com Deacon—Pastoral Care Rev Carol Ford Mobile 0407 102 409 E mail: revcarolford@gmail.com Aged Care Ministry Co-coordinator Bob Walsh 6696 3399 Wardens Lesley Miller 0429 772 164 Richard Dubois 0408 667 871 Stephen Campbell 0419 628 301 Office Administrator Kerry McLaughlin 6651 4700 E mail: stjohnscoffs@bigpond.com Tuesday to Thursday 9am-1pm Op Shop 6650 0433 Officiating Priests Rev’d Jan McLeod Rev’d David Morgan Rev’d Dan Octigan Rev’d Naomi Cooke Hospital Chaplain Rev Anne Goode 0417 833 026 Hospital office 6656 7152 E mail: anne.goode@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Next Week

Monday 20th

January 8.30am Morning Prayer Tuesday 21

st January

Aged Care Services in recess

6.00pm Commissioning of Rev’d Daryl McCullough

Wednesday 22nd

January 10.00am Eucharist

Thursday 23rd

January 8.30am Morning Prayer

Friday 24th

January 8.30am Morning Prayer

Saturday 25th

January 6.00pm Eucharist

Sunday 26th

January 7.00am Eucharist 9.00am Eucharist Family service in recess

Parish Bank Details for Direct Deposits

BSB: 705 077 A/c No: 00030032

Name: Coffs Harbour Anglican Parish

Please include a description e.g. ‘offertory.’

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