St Christopher’s

Anglican Church

120 Waddell Rd, Bicton

Parish Bulletin

25 NOVEMBER 2018

LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

Newcomers, Visitors, Regulars – All are welcome Please join us in the Hall afterwards for Morning Tea.

8.30am Eucharist

10.15am Family Service

Rector: Vacant Locum Priest: Revd Melanie Simms 9317 1251 mob: 0457 888 589 Email: priest@bicton.perth.anglican.org Wardens: Mrs Fran Sagar 9339 5928 mob: 0438 917 093 Email: fransagar@y7mail.com Mrs Catriona Smallbone 9330 5085 mob: 0411 581 864 Parish Website - www.bicton.perth.anglican.org Facebook Page - St Christopher's Anglican Church Bicton-Attadale

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POEM FOR CHRIST THE KING

Pamela Cranston

See how this homeless babe lifted himself down into his humble Crèche and laid his tender glove of skin against that splintered wood – found refuge in that rack of raspy straw – home on that chilly dawn, in sweetest silage, those shriven stalks.

See how this outcast King lifted himself high upon his savage Cross, extended the regal banner of his bones, draping himself upon his throne – his battered feet, his wounded hands not fastened there by nails but sewn by the strictest thorn of Love.

© Pamela Cranston, "Poem For Christ the King", The Anglican, Vol. 34, No. 4, October 2005.

Today is the last Sunday before Advent and the church’s active anticipation of Christmas starts. Over the next few weeks we will be actively commemorating the patriarchs and prophets of our faith. What will you be doing in these next few weeks to actively ensure you are spending time with God, to prepare your heart for the coming of Jesus the King? We were reminded in our Wednesday service, that the disciples expected the Kingdom of God to be ushered in “immediately”. If it does come tomorrow, are you ready?

Ngaal kaaditj Noongar moort keyen kaadak nidja boodja

We acknowledge the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land.

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Eucharist 8.30am

The service begins on page 119 of the Prayer Book HYMNS: 133 O worship the King (omit verses 4 & 5) Make way (see below) 279 The King of Glory 596 Fill my whole life Recessional: 768 Praise God

PSALM: 132.1-12 (page 364)

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Everlasting God whose will is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, our Lord and King; grant that the people of earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his gentle and loving rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

GRADUAL HYMN: Make way Make way, make way, for Christ the king In splendour arrives Fling wide the gates and welcome him Into your lives. Chorus: Make way! (Make way!) Make way! (Make way!) For the king of kings, (for the king of kings) Make way! (Make way!) Make way! (Make way!) And let his kingdom in.

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He comes the broken hearts to heal, the prisoners to free, the deaf shall hear, the lame shall dance, the blind shall see. Chorus And those who mourn with heavy hearts, Who weep and sigh; with laughter, joy and royal crown He'll beautify. Chorus We call you now to worship him as Lord of all. To have no gods before him, Their thrones must fall! Chorus

Graham Kendrick �1986 Thankyou Music CCLI Licence No: 286811

If you would like special prayers for yourself or someone else we invite you to remain at the altar rail after Communion

OLD TESTAMENT READING: 2 Samuel 23.1-7 1Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favourite of the Strong One of Israel: 2The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue. 3The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of Israel has said to me: One who rules over people justly, ruling in the fear of God, 4is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. 5Is not my house like this with God? For he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all my help and my desire? 6But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand; 7to touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft of a spear. And they are entirely consumed in fire on the spot. For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God

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NEW TESTAMENT READING: Revelation 1.4b-8 4Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood,6and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. 8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

For the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John (John 18.33-37) Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ 33Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” 35Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” 36Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” 37Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” For the Gospel of the Lord: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

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Notices in inverted commas are copied from other publications Sausage Sizzle - Bunnings 8th December- Help Needed The Sausage Sizzle day is fast approaching. Yes, it is very close to the Garage Sale and all the Christmas events - but if we do not take up the place we will lose the opportunity for further lucrative fundraising at Bunnings. If you are able to spare some time please add your name to the roster in the foyer. Thank you, in anticipation. Fran. Singing Group For Nine Lessons And Carols Service On Sunday 9th December 2018 - The time of year has come again when we put together a Singing Group to lead the Nine Lessons and Carols Service, which this year will be on Sunday 9th December. We will be leading the singing at the service and will do one or two solo pieces like last year. We have started practising and the singing has been fantastic, but we can do with more singers – so if you would like to join the group please come along this Sunday 25th November at 11.30am in the Church and help us celebrate this wonderful time of year. The practice session lasts approximately 1 – 1.5 hours. Thank you Jacqui Garbett, Musician and Parish Secretary Parish Book Club – The last meeting for the year will be on Tuesday 27 November at 1.00pm at 84 Wichmann Road, Attadale. Everyone is welcome. Regulars, please let me know if you are not able to attend. The book we are discussing is Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi. It certainly makes us question our own faith. Sheila Lange 93303089

PARISH INFORMATION

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Ordination - Brett Gibson and Jeff Astfalck - Some of the people from St Christopher’s attended the cathedral earlier this year when Brett and Jeff were ordained as deacons so it will be great if we can attend this special event (Fran) Message from Brett Gibson – a lovely invitation has arrived from Brett inviting us to his ordination at the Cathedral on Saturday 1st December at 10am. Check foyer for the invitation. Message from Jeff Astfalck – ‘After the Ordination on Saturday the 1st, Tracy and I invite you to please join us at the Office Bar at Seasons of Perth at 37 Pier St. All are welcomed. My first service presiding at the Holy Communion will be the following evening, Sunday the 2nd at St Andrew's, 259 Barker Road, Subiaco. The service starts at 6pm. Please join us for the service and stay for a meal and fellowship afterwards. All are welcomed. Yours in Christ,’ Jeff

Lectionaries for 2019 are now available. Cost $11.50. Please pay as you collect from the foyer.

Morning Prayer - During Advent Morning Prayer will be available on Friday mornings at 7.30 am. All are welcome. St Bart’s Christmas Appeal - The Ladies’ Breakfast Group has once again decided to support the St Bart’s Christmas Appeal and invites the congregation to join in. There is a list on the Notice Board of the sorts of items that are required. A box will be left in the foyer to collect donations. Joan Hammond – currently a resident at Opal Care in Myaree sends her regards to the members of the congregation who remember her.

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Ven. Michael Harford – currently a resident at Opal Care in Myaree sends his regards to the members of the congregation who remember him. Michael was the second rector here at St Christopher’s. Revd. Ric Barrett-Lennard is having a Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration to mark his 40th Anniversary of Priesting. It will be held at St Basil’s Anglican Church in Somerville Boulevard, Murdoch on Monday 3rd December at 7pm. The Service will be a Eucharist followed by light refreshments. Anyone who may like to come is very welcome.

Prayer for new Rector Bountiful God, give to this parish a faithful pastor who will faithfully speak your word and minister your sacraments; an encourager who will equip your people for ministry and enable us to fulfil our calling. Give to those who will choose, wisdom, discernment and patience, and to us give warm and generous hearts, for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. APBA p.21

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Readings and Readers Next Two Weeks

DURING THIS WEEK: Monday 9.30-10.30am Dance Creations 1.00-5.30pm Parish Card Club Tuesday 11.00am–1.00pm Born to Sing 2.00pm Eucharist – Carinya Preston

Point Road 4.00-6.30pm Cheer Dance & Acro Wednesday 10.00am Eucharist

Thursday 9.30-11.00am mainly music

1.30-4.30pm Parish Table Tennis Club

Friday 10.00-11.30am Little Angels Playgroup

Saturday 8.30-11.00am Ballet

NEXT SUNDAY (2 December) FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8.30am Eucharist 10.15 Family Service,

including Baptism

Readings 8.30am 10.15am

Next Week 2 December

Jeremiah 33.14-16

Fran Sagar Anneliese Hochwald-Jones

1 Thessalonians 3.9-13

Sheila Lange -

Luke 21.25-38 LPM LPM

Fortnight 9 December

Malachi 3.1-4 Geoffrey Croxton

Gus Cullen

Philippians 1.1-11

Chris Hughes

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Luke 3.1-6 LPM LPM

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Prayer Points

Give thanks for Archbishop Kay, Bishop Kate and Bishop Jeremy and all the work they do in the diocese.

Give thanks for the singing group, practicing songs for the upcoming 9 lessons and carols evening.

Pray for Rev Melanie as she begins increased time at St Christopher’s.

Pray for all those who are making preparations for the for busy sausage sizzle.

Pray for an end to all that causes conflicts and wars.

Pray for all who hold offices of power and influence that their programmes and policies are ones which unite, encourage and enrich the lives of all people

Lord when we feel weak and uncertain, reassure us that we are held in your love and challenge us with the work that’s needed to further your kingdom in this time and place.

Pray for people dealing with the aftermath of major natural disasters.

Pray for wisdom, patience and endurance for the parish nominators as they seek to discern a suitable rector for St Christopher’s.

Pray for the safety of all travellers, especially young school leavers as they travel to and from Leaver’s week.

Pray for safety for Mark & Jodre Simmonds and their three children working in ministry in Sudan

(Parish Prayer cycle): pray for Sophia, Simon & Levi Robins and Barry & Hua Li Robinson

Pray for residents of Money Road, Campion Crescent and Loyola Way, Attadale

Pray for those on our prayer list: Justine Morton, Deb, Darren Croxton and his wife and daughter Marlene and Danika, Keith Jones, Kevin, Louise, Flo Hull, Gwen Aberle, Fabris family, Katie, and Joy Smith.

On the anniversary of her death this week, we remember: Anne Lowe.

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Parish Rosters 8.30am Today Next Sunday

Lay Pastoral Minister Tina Elsegood Stuart Collins

2nd Chalice Diana Ryan Neville Page

Intercessions Glenys Salmon Jill Binning

Sidespersons: Pat Goodridge Glenys Salmon

Chris Hughes Neville Page

Old Testament Reading Charles Goodridge

Fran Sagar

New Testament Reading Liz Lewis Sheila Lange

Morning Tea Jenny Patterson

Sheila Lange

Barbara Dudding

Dot Staton

10.15am Today Next Sunday

Lay Pastoral Minister Catriona Smallbone

Fran Sagar

Intercessions Revd. Melanie Paul & Jacqui Garbett

Sidesperson/welcomer Terry & Karen McAuliffe

Paul & Jacqui Garbett

Old Testament Reading Terry McAuliffe Anneliese Hochwald-Jones

Morning Tea Catriona Smallbone & Family

Anneliese Hochwald-Jones

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NRSV)

This Wed Eucharist Reader Intercessions

Neville Sheila