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Quick Note: The landline number is no longer active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
ANZAC DAY: Sunday 25th April
No service at St Aidan's this week.
We are invited to attend Uniting Church @ 9.30am
Where: 49 Nelson St Apollo Bay 3233 Vic Australia
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
ANZAC DAY: Sunday 25th April
No service at St Aidan's this week.
We are invited to attend Uniting Church @ 9.30am
Where: 49 Nelson St Apollo Bay 3233 Vic Australia
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
2nd May, 2021, Easter 5 Greetings in the name of Jesus. We start this week with a big “Happy Birthday” to Suzie Richards from Beech Forest. Thanks to Frank, we sprung a surprise 70th Birthday party for her on Wednesday. Much Fun was had by all. For those of you who do not know Suzie, she runs Art Reach at Beech Forest with her partner Frank. If you haven’t been for a visit, you must, it is well worth the trip up. It was my joy to attend the ordination to the priesthood of Netta Hill from Port Fairy. Rev Netta will serve in Port Fairy with Fr Alan Cortney. |
Please hold Netta in your prayers as she begins her priestly ministry. It was particularly meaningful as it coincided with the 13th anniversary of my ordination to the diaconate.
Thank you for the many messages of support over the last couple of weeks. Erica is progressing well and with any sort of luck will be able to begin to move around again at the end of this week. Thank you for your prayers. Bible study resumes on the 11th of May. I look forward to seeing many of you there as we resume our study of Titus.. Phone: (61+) 0488 433 023 otwayanglicans@gmail.com |
SONG OF THE WEEK!
ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIVE SONG
Abide With Me - Audrey Assad
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, form the minds of your faithful people, that we may love what you command and desire what you promise, so that, amid the many changes of this world, our hearts may there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. ~ 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~ |
BIBLE READINGS:
Easter 5: TBA
ANZAC DAY- Easter 4: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22; 1John 4:7-21
John 4:7-21
Easter 3: Acts 3:12-20; Psalm 4; 1John 2:15-17; 3:1-6
Luke 24:36-48
Easter 2: Acts 4: 32-37; Psalm 133; 1John 1:1—2:2
John 20:19-31
Easter 1: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Mark 16:1-8
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ABM REFLECTION:
For those of us who live in cities far away from shepherds and sheep, the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd can seem remote. But, at its heart, the image is one of supreme care. Sheep are precious to shepherds – they are not just a source of income but beings upon whom care and attention is lavished. Each one of us is precious in God’s eyes.
Text: Robert McLean
ABM’s Partnerships Coordinator
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
For those of us who live in cities far away from shepherds and sheep, the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd can seem remote. But, at its heart, the image is one of supreme care. Sheep are precious to shepherds – they are not just a source of income but beings upon whom care and attention is lavished. Each one of us is precious in God’s eyes.
Text: Robert McLean
ABM’s Partnerships Coordinator
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2021
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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
May 2nd
1st Reading—Richard Brandon,
2nd Reading—Rita White
Morning tea—June Cooke
May 6th
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Pat Perkins
Morning Tea— Pat Perkins
St Aidan’s Roster
May 2nd
1st Reading—Richard Brandon,
2nd Reading—Rita White
Morning tea—June Cooke
May 6th
1st Reading—Michael McMahon
2nd Reading—Pat Perkins
Morning Tea— Pat Perkins
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~
