21 January 2018 - Today’s Services The Third Sunday after The Epiphany 7.30am—Sung Eucharist 9.00am—Family Eucharist

This Week in the Parish

Friday 26 10.00am Eucharist

Sunday

28

7.30am

9.00am

Sung Eucharist

Family Eucharist

Incorporating ministries with Eastern

Hills Parish

WELCOME!

Thank you for joining us in our worship today.

We are happy to join with you in fellowship. If you are here for the first time,

or would like to be more involved in our parish please make yourself known

to one of the welcomers, or clergy. You can also complete one of the

green cards on the table near the main door, to give us your contact

details if you would like a call, or to be on our parish contact list. You can

put the card in the collection plate or hand it to a welcomer. We hope you

will join us for coffee after the service.

The green cards can also be used for updating your contact details if you

are already a part of our parish.

Rector: The Reverend John Milburn

Email: john.milburn@stjohnsbulimba.org Mobile 0415 838 239

Assistant Curate: The Reverend Jamee-Lee Callard: jamee@stjohnsbulimba.org

Mobile 0452 338 933

Church Address: 171 Oxford Street, Bulimba Postal Address: PO Box 271, Bulimba Qld 4171

Telephone: 3399 1508 Email: office@stjohnsbulimba.org Website: www.stjohnsbulimba.org

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THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION Sentence for the Day: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1.15

Hymns: 7.30am Eucharist:- TIS : 634, 589, 83, 611. The Collect for the Day: Bountiful God, through your Son you have called us to repent of our sin, to believe the good news, and to celebrate the coming of your kingdom: teach us, like Christ’s first apostles, to hear the call to discipleship, and, forsaking old ways, to proclaim the gospel of new life to a broken world; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 1st Reading: Jonah 3.1-10 Susan Rowe Michael Smit The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’ So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days’ walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day’s walk. And he cried out, ‘Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!’ And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Then he had a proclamation made in Nineveh: ‘By the decree of the king and his nobles: No human being or animal, no herd or flock, shall taste anything. They shall not feed, nor shall they drink water. Human beings and animals shall be covered with sackcloth, and they shall cry mightily to God. All shall turn from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands. Who knows? God may relent and change his mind; he may turn from his fierce anger, so that we do not perish. ’When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.

Psalm 62. 5-12 (verses said alternately between the reader and congregation)

5. For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. 6. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7. On God rests my deliverance and my honour; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. 8. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. 9. Those of low estate are but a breath, those of high estate are a delusion; in the balances they go up; they are together lighter than a breath. 10. Put no confidence in extortion, and set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. 11. Once God has spoken; twice have I heard this: that power belongs to God, 12. and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord. For you repay to all according to their work. 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 7. 29-31 Ruth Southgate Sarah Davies I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. Gospel : Mark 1. 14-20 Now after John (the Baptist) was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’ As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.

Dear parish family,

I am inviting and encouraging you to purchase a ticket to

attend the Screenagers movie night on the 8th of February

2018 at 5.30pm.

Screenagers is a film which explores the effects growing up in a digital

age is having on young people. The changing face of technology

with often challenging consequences for families is a concern for many

of us with teens and children in our lives. This is certainly a worthy

concept for reflection and dialogue in the Church where we are

called to care for people of all ages.

Janie and Howard have teamed up with Fanforce so that if enough

tickets are sold we will host the screening of this movie in the Maheno

room and offer it as a community event for others in the local area

who may benefit from reflecting on the film together.

To purchase your tickets please click on this link: https://fan-force.com/

screenings/screenagers-st-john-anglican-church-bulimba-qld/

Peace be with you

Rev'd Jamee

Teen Church Term 1 2018

“Mary Mother of Jesus”

Come along at 9am to explore the life and legacy of Mary

4th February – Session 1

18th February – ‘In Service’ Service

4th March – Session 2

11th March – Session 3 & Mothering Sunday morning tea fundraiser

17th March – Movie night 4-7pm

18th March – ‘In Service’ Service

Please contact Caroline for more info: artscpenny@bigpond.com.au

Or Rev’d Jamee: jamee@stjohnsbulimba.org

Parish Prayers The Anglican Cycle of Prayer: In The World: - The Diocese of Bangladesh: †Paul Shishir Sarker Diocese of Riverina: †Rob Gillion; Clergy and People In The Diocese: The Parish of Tamborine Mountain: Valerie Hoare, John Corner, Martin Hunnybun, Robin Keeley, David Hunter Bush Ministry Fund All Saints Anglican School: Headmaster - Patrick Wallas; Chaplain - Ann McGuinness; Chair of School Council - John Fradgley; members of School Council; staff and students Locally: All suffering terminal illness and their carers. Pray for The Sick: Joel, Jim, Valmai, Bronwyn, Duncan Family, Steph, Kerrie, John, Roselee, Esther, Linda, Drew, Kerry, Helena, Audrey, Dawn, Kirby Family, Chris, Stephanie

(NOTE: under the Federal Privacy Act, consent of the person you wish to pray for must be obtained. No details of need / illness can be published without consent)

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany – Sunday 21 January 2018 Jonah 3.1-10; Psalm 62.5-12;1 Corinthians 7.29-31; Mark 1.14-20 The Psalmist tells us today to wait in silence for God. This does not mean, do nothing, but rather it means that we should rid ourselves of all other distractions so that we can focus on the most important thing: God. By doing this we prepare ourselves for when we are called by the Spirit to play a part in God’s mission. Pray that the Spirit will help you to remove all distractions so that you can focus on the most important thing of all: God. Pray for the Anglican Church of Melanesia, giving thanks for the work they do to further God’s mission in the world. Text: Robert McLean, Partnerships Coordinator © Anglican Board of Mission, 2018

21 January 2018 News & Coming Events for your Diary If you are new to the parish or visiting Welcome. Please accept this invitation to stay and join in with us for fellowship and a chat outside after the service, where tea and coffee will be served. Friday 26 January: 10.00am—Eucharist Sunday 28 January : 7.30am— Sung Eucharist Sunday 28 January: 9.00am—Family Eucharist Sunday 18th February: 10.00am -AGM –Maheno Room Annual General Meeting: Sunday 18th February, 2018 is the date set for our AGM. It will be in the Maheno Room, and commence immediately after the 9.00am Family Eucharist. Nomination forms are at the back of the Church as are forms to be on the Parish Roll. ( You need to be on the Parish Roll to be able to stand for any office, nominate someone for an office or attend the meeting. Please check you are on the roll) .Please pray for those who are nominated and consider becoming more involved in our Parish so we can develop more outreach. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ANGLICAN CHURCH BULIMBA

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM 2018

I ………………who am a Member of the Parish of St John the Baptist hereby

nominate…………………………………………………………..

who is a regular communicant of St John the Baptist Anglican Church and whose

name is on the Parish Roll, for the position of

…………………………………………………...

NOMINATOR’S

Signature……………………………………………………………………………

SECONDED

by……………………………………………………………………………………

I ……………………………………………………am willing to be nominated for Parish

Council in 2018, to attend meetings as required and to serve as

……………………………………………………………

Nominee’s Signature…………………………………………………

DATE………………………..

THE 2018 PARISH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAHENO ROOM

SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2018 (Following the 9:00am Service)

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba will be held on Sunday 18 February 2018 in the Maheno Room following the 9:00am Family Service. All Positions are hereby declared vacant. PARISH COUNCIL MEETS in the MAHENO ROOM on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Those elected to Parish Council are expected to attend each Meeting. NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

PEOPLE’S CHURCHWARDEN (2) A third Churchwarden is appointed by the Rector

PARISH COUNCILLOR If you would like to nominate for one of the above positions please complete the NOMINATION FORM opposite and return it to the CHURCH OFFICE before 11 FEBRUARY. ALL THOSE NOMINATING MUST BE ON THE PARISH ROLL. If you are not on the Parish Roll and would like to nominate someone forms for Membership of the Parish are available from the table at the rear of the Church or from the Parish Office.

Lent 2018

Lent is early this year with Ash Wednesday falling on 14th February. There will be 2 services that day 10.00am and 7.00pm

Please bring your previous Palm Crosses on Sunday 11th February so they can be burned for the Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday.

Lent Bible Study 2018

“On the Third Day” Will be held in the Church Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm

21st February, 28th February, 7th March, 14th March, 21st March.

Next Weeks Readings

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday 28 January 2018

Deuteronomy 18.15-20

Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8.1-13

Mark 1.21-28

Rostered Duties 7.30am 9.00am

L.A.’s Allan Thomson

Roslyn Thomson

Sarah Davies

Joanne Wood

Readers Don Hann

June Parker

Tony Rigby

Judith Hancock

Door Lionel Rowe

Susan Rowe

Laurie Thomson

Michael Smit

Tea / Coffee June Parker

Alana Bear

Andrea Findlay

Michael Findlay

Teen Church

Little Children’s

Church

Flowers Caroline

Weekly Giving : Budget $1775/Week;

Last Week $1,196.05

Yearly shortfall $991.75