Anglican Parish of the Otways
Come and join us for a family-friendly service
at any of our various locations in the Otways.
The Anglican Parish of the Otways has been serving
the people of Apollo Bay, Carlisle River, Beech Forest
and Forrest in Victoria, Australia for over 100 years.
All very welcome to enjoy peaceful contemplation
and spiritual nourishment in lovely surroundings! :-)
Quick Note: The landline number is no longer active
Please text or call Rev Jenny on mob 0488 433 023
IMP: Wednesday and Saturday Services will
be back on again in Apollo Bay in February
Don't forget to secure your highly desirable place,
at any of our services by contacting Rev Jenny
the day before you wish to attend.
Text / mobile 0488 433 023
Please text or call Rev Jenny on mob 0488 433 023
IMP: Wednesday and Saturday Services will
be back on again in Apollo Bay in February
Don't forget to secure your highly desirable place,
at any of our services by contacting Rev Jenny
the day before you wish to attend.
Text / mobile 0488 433 023
Thankyou for adhering to COVID regulations:
• Use of Hand sanitiser
• Keeping 1.5 m apart
• Wearing a mask
• Not mingling in porch
Your co-operation is really appreciated!
• Use of Hand sanitiser
• Keeping 1.5 m apart
• Wearing a mask
• Not mingling in porch
Your co-operation is really appreciated!
HOME MESSAGE FROM REV JENNY
21st February, 2020 Greetings in the name of Jesus. Welcome to Lent! We might have got off to a rough start this Lent but we can still commit to making the most of this season of reflection. Lent provides us with a time to retune our spiritual radar, to examine our lives and ask, Do I pray, fast, do my good turns for others, give to charity for the right reasons? Are my attitudes, words and motives in line with God’s? God is always more interested in why we undertake our charitable acts and spiritual disciplines than how we do them. Let us take this season of Lent to examine our lives and allow God to transform them into His holiness. I spoke with Chris White this week and although he sounded very tired he told me he is progressing well and has healed well enough to start his physical rehabilitation. Please keep Chris and Rita in your prayers. |
ABM is having its annual Lent appeal and the parish will contribute towards it but if you wish to add a little extra to this contribution, place your ABM Envelope in the plate and it will be forwarded. Alternately, you can scan the ABM QR code opposite and contribute directly.
Hoy begins this week! Richard and I are very sorry we will be unable to attend but we do hope you have a terrific afternoon. Don’t forget to spread the word. Never been? Come along. It’s heaps of fun and an important outreach to members of our community who long for some fun and fellowship with others. Parish Council Members, please remember I have postponed the meeting schedule for Monday this week. New date is in the “Dates for the Diary” section of this newsletter. May the Lord bless you with peace and joy. Phone: (61+) 0488 433 023 otwayanglicans@gmail.com |
SONG OF THE WEEK!
The God Who Sees - By Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen
For more info and the full Music film go to www.Godwhosees.com
If you have a hymn or spiritual tune to recommend
for next week. Please send a request in message below
The most popular will be 'Song of the Week!'
The God Who Sees - By Kathie Lee Gifford and Nicole C. Mullen
For more info and the full Music film go to www.Godwhosees.com
If you have a hymn or spiritual tune to recommend
for next week. Please send a request in message below
The most popular will be 'Song of the Week!'
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Prayer of the Week
God of the new and eternal covenant, as the forty days of the great flood swept away the world’s corruption and watered new beginnings of righteousness and life: grant to us, who are washed clean and born again in the saving flood of baptism, the wellspring of your grace, that your gift of new life may flourish once again; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the uni-ty of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever ~ Amen~ Prayer during health crisis challenge
Gracious and Loving God, bless the people of the Diocese of Ballarat and the communities of western Victoria. Guard all our people. Guide our leaders. Teach us to exercise our freedoms with responsibility for all our neighbours. Bless us with hope and peace, for Jesus’ sake. ~Amen~ |
READINGS:
1st Sunday of Lent Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25; 1
Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15
1st Sunday of Lent Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25; 1
Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-15
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ABM REFLECTION:
After the Flood God makes a covenant with Noah never to destroy all flesh again, the sign of which is God’s bow in the sky, the rainbow. Baptism is a bit like the flood: dying and rising in water. At Jesus’ own baptism, the Spirit descends and a voice from heaven pronounces Je-sus’ sonship. But then something unexpected happens. Instead of basking in the acclamation, Jesus is immediately driven into the wil-derness, tempted by Satan. After the temptation he is ready to preach repentance.
Text: The Rev Kate Ross,
St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
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God answers prayer!
...Can I pray for you?
A Confidential and Free Service
from the Parish of the Otways~ Rev. Jenny
...Can I pray for you?
A Confidential and Free Service
from the Parish of the Otways~ Rev. Jenny
WHAT'S COMING UP!...
St Aidan’s Roster
28th February
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Rita White
Morning Tea—The Brandon’s
March 7th
1st Reading— Freda Martin
2nd Reading—Richard Brandon
Morning Tea— TBA
St Aidan’s Roster
28th February
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Rita White
Morning Tea—The Brandon’s
March 7th
1st Reading— Freda Martin
2nd Reading—Richard Brandon
Morning Tea— TBA
General Weekly Notices
My precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you
During your times of trial and suffering
When you only see one set of footprints ...it was then that I carried you. ~Your Heavenly Father~
When you only see one set of footprints ...it was then that I carried you. ~Your Heavenly Father~
