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Quick Note: The landline number is no longer active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
19th Sunday after Pentecost 3rd October , 2021 Greetings in the name of Jesus. I do hope you didn’t get washed away this week. Boy we have had some rain! We have had the go ahead from the Insurance company so we can get the Memorial Fence repaired out the front of St. Aidan’s. I am just waiting for Peter Murnane to let me know when he can repair it for us. I haven’t been real well this week, partly due to the stresses we have all faced over the last 18 months and partly due to the stress of my injured hand. I was going to wait until I had had my surgery and take leave then but that has been bumped until at least mid November and I feel I shouldn’t wait to take some leave. |
I have applied to the Bishop to take 3 weeks leave from October 11th. This will mean postponing our next parish council meeting and I hope that is OK with Council members. I will let you know when the meeting is rescheduled.
Synod is scheduled for November 6th. Although there is a notional date for opening churches and church gatherings for over a hundred people from 5th November, this is an unlikely scenario, so the diocese is exploring holding a series of smaller regional gatherings to minimize travel, and encourage the greatest participation. A final decision will be announced next Wednesday. Please pray for the diocesan staff tasked with organising Synod. May the Lord bless you with peace and joy. Jenny Phone: (61+) 0488 433 023 otwayanglicans@gmail.com |
SONG OF THE WEEK!
For something a bit different this week...
A Video and a Song!
God Of Wonders The Documentary (2009) Full Length
This is a wonderful video Exploring the Wonders of Creation,
Conscience and the Glory of God! God's wonders surround us.
And these marvels reveal much about our Creator.
Through creation we glimpse His power and wisdom,
His majesty and care. Creation is speaking to those who will listen...
This will leave you in awe of our wonderful God.
www.eternal-productions.org
We'll give song of the week to the song in
at the end credits which is very beautiful.
"Bless the Lord" by Zalina Fedotov
If you have any song requests don't forget to tell Jenny.
The most popular will be 'Song of the Week!'
Prayer of the Week
O God, your Son has taught us that we must receive your sovereign rule
like a little child: help us to turn to you in faith and simplicity of heart,
so that we may receive your blessing and enter the kingdom your Son has promised;
through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord
~ Amen~
O God, your Son has taught us that we must receive your sovereign rule
like a little child: help us to turn to you in faith and simplicity of heart,
so that we may receive your blessing and enter the kingdom your Son has promised;
through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, 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:
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Esther 7.1-6, 7.9-10; 9.20-22; Psalm 124;
James 5.12-20; Mark 9.38-50
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 22.1-2, 22.8-9, 22.22-23; Psalm 125;
James 2.1-17; Mark 7.24-37
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Esther 7.1-6, 7.9-10; 9.20-22; Psalm 124;
James 5.12-20; Mark 9.38-50
17th 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:
Jesus told his disciples to let the children come to him and not to stop them. He went on to say that we must all accept God with a childlike trust. Have you ever experienced a child climbing up on the couch and saying, “catch me daddy” as they leapt into the air? Poor dad must fly across the room, almost dislocating every bone in their body, but they catch their precious child. The child never doubted that dad would catch them. This childlike trust is, I think, how Jesus encourages us to think about God and the kingdom of heaven. Do we fill our heads and hearts with adult questions, demanding proof before we leap, or do we leap out in faith, trusting that God is there?
Text: The Reverend Canon Matthew Jones Ballina
and Lennox Head Anglicans © Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
Jesus told his disciples to let the children come to him and not to stop them. He went on to say that we must all accept God with a childlike trust. Have you ever experienced a child climbing up on the couch and saying, “catch me daddy” as they leapt into the air? Poor dad must fly across the room, almost dislocating every bone in their body, but they catch their precious child. The child never doubted that dad would catch them. This childlike trust is, I think, how Jesus encourages us to think about God and the kingdom of heaven. Do we fill our heads and hearts with adult questions, demanding proof before we leap, or do we leap out in faith, trusting that God is there?
Text: The Reverend Canon Matthew Jones Ballina
and Lennox Head Anglicans © Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
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God answers prayer!
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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
St Aidan’s Roster—3rd October
1st Reading— Richard Brandon
2nd Reading— Pat Perkins
St Aidan’s Roster
St Aidan’s Roster—3rd October
1st Reading— Richard Brandon
2nd Reading— Pat Perkins
General Weekly Notices
Anglican Parish of the Otways
News October 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
• For those affected by war, unrest and natural disasters.
• Pray that we may all have complete trust in God,
even when we have questions.
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 on 27th October 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 OCT-NOV DIARY DATES
The following dates are subject to restrictions remaining lifted.
• Sunday Lunch Apollo Bay Hotel— 12 noon each week.
until we can meet at the Apollo Bay Hotel again.
• 18th October—Parish Council 1pm, 69 Nelson St. POSTPONED
• 27th October— Hoy—1.30pm Apollo Bay
• Wednesday 3rd November—All Souls Day Mass 10am St Aidan’s
• 6th November— Synod- Potentially smaller regional gatherings. TBA
• 7th Nov—9.30am Combined Service at Uniting Church
The following dates are also subject to restrictions lifting.
Thanksgiving
• Give thanks for the work and witness of the
church in Southern Africa
• For the dioceses of Armidale and Bathurst
• For the Parish of St Paul’s Ballarat
• For the parish of Aiome & Ainong 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~
