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Housing Ruins

28/2/2021

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Readings: Jeremiah 22:13-17 & Isaiah 5:8-10
 
Sentence: He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the Lord.  Jeremiah 22:16
 
Collect: God of Heaven and Earth, descend on us, we pray, in this season of Lent; strengthen us in the face of temptation so we may proclaim the Good News and reveal your ways. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator.  Amen

Sermon: 
Rev. Glen Ashworth 
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Rebuilding the ruins

21/2/2021

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Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12 & Psalm 137:1-4

Sentence: By the rivers of Babylon— there we sat down and there we wept when we remembered Zion. Psalm 137:1 

Collect: God of Heaven and Earth, descend on us, we pray, in this season of Lent; strengthen us in the face of temptation so we may proclaim the Good News and reveal your ways. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, Amen.

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (8 & 10am)

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The Word

14/2/2021

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Readings: Deuteronomy 4:4-8, 1 Samuel 17:41-47 and 2 Timothy 3:14-17
 
Sentence:  That all this assembly may know that the Lord does not save by sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s.  1 Samuel 17:47
 
Collect: Exalted God, you care for all who suffer, remind us of our shared humanity, move us with your compassion to the outcast and lost. May we never turn away from those in need, but share with generosity and joy the love we have received. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth 8 & 10am
 

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Our Calling

7/2/2021

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Readings: 1 Peter 2:1-2, 9-10 and Col 3:12-17, Acts 17:22-31
 
Sentence: But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
 
Collect: Healing Jesus, in your touch the sick were healed, and the chains unbound. Set us on a new path of wholeness, deliver us from all that binds us, and turn us to embrace your lifegiving love. For you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
 
Sermon: Rev. Glen Ashworth (8 & 10am)
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  • Home
  • About
    • Faith
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    • Meet Our Team
    • Service Times 2022
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        • Preschool >
          • First Steps
          • Tunes 4 Tots
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      • Women
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      • Senior Adults >
        • Care
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      • Vestry FAQS
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    • Repair Cafe
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    • The Marriage Course >
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      • Personal Counselling
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