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! :-)
Lockdown restrictions removed
for regional Victoria from 11.59pm 9th Sept.
Services have resumed 12th Sept.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
May God be With You During this Time
for regional Victoria from 11.59pm 9th Sept.
Services have resumed 12th Sept.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
May God be With You During this Time
Quick Note: The landline number is no longer active
Please text or call Rev Jenny on text/mob 0488 433 023
Please text or call Rev Jenny on text/mob 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
Environment Sunday 12th September , 2021 Greetings in the name of Jesus. Welcome back to our regular worship! It is so good to be together again. This morning we are reflecting on the Fifth Mark of Mission, to protect, care for and renew life on our planet. I hope you go home with renewed ideas on what you can do to care for this planet we have been given. My thanks to those who have shared this morning. Rita and the family were able to farewell Chris on Friday, along with twenty friends thanks to the easing of restrictions. Rita has asked me to pass on her thanks to all those who have sent their love and condolences to her. She has returned to Melbourne with Mark for the time being as she begins the arduous task of wrapping up Chris's affairs. Please pray for her and the boys at this most difficult time. |
We will have a service here in the Bay to celebrate Chris’s life when Rita returns home. The flowers in the church today are some Rita had been sent and which she wished to be placed in the church.
I’m hoping that Sunday lunches at the pub in Apollo Bay might be able to resume but we will confirm, this with the pub and get back to you. There is also some thought being given to an informal gathering for a chat and some prayer sometime through the week. The idea is we can grab a coffee (so we can avoid face masks) and either go for a walk or sit in the park for a chat and some prayer. I thought this was an excellent idea, especially as we are still not allowed to have visitors in our homes yet, and so I will keep you informed as to when this will happen. May the Lord bless you with peace and joy. Jenny Phone: (61+) 0488 433 023 otwayanglicans@gmail.com |
SONG OF THE WEEK!
Best Christian Gospel Songs Lyrics Playlist. Enjoy!
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!'
Best Christian Gospel Songs Lyrics Playlist. Enjoy!
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!'
Prayer of the Week
Eternal God you crown each year with your goodness and you
give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own wellbeing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~ Amen~
Eternal God you crown each year with your goodness and you
give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own wellbeing; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
~ 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~
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~
BIBLE READINGS:
Environment Day:
Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 104;
Revelation 22:1-5, Luke 12: 13 – 21
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 22.1-2, 22.8-9, 22.22-23; Psalm 125;
James 2.1-17; Mark 7.24-37
Environment Day:
Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 104;
Revelation 22:1-5, Luke 12: 13 – 21
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 22.1-2, 22.8-9, 22.22-23; Psalm 125;
James 2.1-17; Mark 7.24-37
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ABM REFLECTION:
As Christians we are called to love God and to love our global neighbours as ourselves. All of creation is God’s, therefore we have a duty to treat it with respect as we would a gift. Additionally, now that we have become aware of the links between our daily actions and climate change impacts and biodiversity loss, this involves doing what we can to stop our lifestyles harming other people and creatures.
There are lots of things we can do. Learning more about the issues; making practical and financial changes; working with our church communities and charities to care for the people and wildlife suffering from the effects of climate change and environmental damage; and also by advocating to friends, family and to power holders about the climate and environmental crises.
Text: Robert McLean
ABM’s Partnerships Coordinator
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
As Christians we are called to love God and to love our global neighbours as ourselves. All of creation is God’s, therefore we have a duty to treat it with respect as we would a gift. Additionally, now that we have become aware of the links between our daily actions and climate change impacts and biodiversity loss, this involves doing what we can to stop our lifestyles harming other people and creatures.
There are lots of things we can do. Learning more about the issues; making practical and financial changes; working with our church communities and charities to care for the people and wildlife suffering from the effects of climate change and environmental damage; and also by advocating to friends, family and to power holders about the climate and environmental crises.
Text: Robert McLean
ABM’s Partnerships Coordinator
© 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
5th September
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Richard Brandon
St Aidan’s Roster
5th September
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Richard Brandon
General Weekly Notices
Anglican Parish of the Otways
News September 2021
We have gathered resources to help all parishioners to continue
with a Worship at Home program of online Bible study materials.
Also Bishop Garry Weatherill+ has created a weekly
Youtube video broadcast series, titled "Called to Life"
to assist us all through these challenging times.
See under current news for more details!
Remember in prayers
Pray that your faith will not be sluggish
or dead, but alive, active,and transformative.
• For our medical and political leaders and for those deeply
unsettled by our present situation
• For those affected by war, unrest and
natural disasters
Do not hesitate to contact Rev Jenny if you feel the need
to talk about how these changes to our every day lives
that are affecting you.
Do not stay alone in your thoughts, a problem shared
is a problem halved. Together with our Lord Jesus'
help we can conquer life's storms.
Mob/Text: 0488 433 023
Important Notes!
Don't forget to secure your highly desirable place,at our services please contact Rev Jenny no later than the day
before you wish to attend.
Text / mobile 0488 433 023
HOY! HOY! HOY!
Meets 1.30pm every 4th Wednesday of the month.Next Hoy is 22 September all going well. :-)
This is a fun afternoon where you can bring a friend.
Social Soup and Sangas Lunch:
Every 4th Sunday of the month.
The next soup and sanga lunch TBA
2021 SEPTEMBER DIARY DATES
All activities are cancelled until restrictions are lifted.
Hopefully we wont be in lockdown too long.
The following dates are also subject to restrictions lifting.
• Environment Sunday—First Sunday restrictions are lifted.
• Sunday Lunch Apollo Bay—12 noon each week at
the Apollo Bay Hotel, restrictions permitting
• 18th Sept—3rd October—Exhibition- CANCELLED
Thanksgiving
• Give thanks for the work and witness
of the church in Tanzania • For the Diocese of North Queensland
• For the Parish of Glenelg Wannon
• For the parish of Kenainj in the
diocese of Aipo Rongo, PNG.
END OF NEWS
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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~
