10 September, (The gift of Time) Ordinary 23
Church of the Ascension
Organist: S Wood
Liturgist: J Christie-Anderson
Sidesperson: V Brinkman
Welcomer: M Caird
Morning Tea: P Owen/J Stack
First Testament Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11 read by P Owen
Intercessions: led by S Sullivan
Opening Hymn: All glory laud and honour
Sentence:
Collect: Creator God, you have made us not in one mold, but in many: so deepen our unity in Christ that we may rejoice in our diversity. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Lord the light of your love
Gospel Reading: Matt 18:15-20
Offertory Hymn: Thou whose almighty word
Final Hymn: Thy hand O God has guided
17 September: (The gift of Treasures) Ordinary 24
Church of the Ascension
Organist: J Christie-Anderson
Liturgist: S Wood
Sidesperson: J Christie-Anderson
Welcomer: P Owen
Morning Tea: V Brinkman/M Caird
Cleaning: J Straker
First Testament Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 read by J Christie-Anderson
Intercessions: led by P Owen
Opening Hymn: Mine eyes have seen the glory
Sentence:
Collect: God of infinite mercy grant that we who know your pity may rejoice in your forgiveness and gladly forgive others for the sake of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Immortal Invisible
Gospel Reading: Matt 18:21-35
Offertory Hymn: Now to thy table spread
Final Hymn: God is or strength and refuge
24 September, (The gift of Talents) Ordinary 25
Church of the Ascension
Organist: J Christie-Anderson
Liturgist: G Sullivan
Sidesperson: E Chapman
Welcomer: C Straker
Morning Tea: O Gray/J Laidlaw
Cleaning: M Caird
First Testament Reading: Jonah 3:10–4:11 read by E Chapman
Intercessions: led by J Straker
Opening Hymn: Glorious things of thee are spoken
Sentence:
Collect: God, you have given us a lodging in this world but not an abiding city. Help us, as a pilgrim people, to endure hardness, knowing that at the end of our journey Christ has prepared a place for us. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Praise my soul
Gospel Reading: Matt 20:1-16
Offertory Hymn: Peace is flowing like a river
Final Hymn: Lift high the cross
1 October (Healing Sunday) Ordinary 26
Church of the Ascension
Organist: J Christie-Anderson
Liturgist: S Wood
Chalice: V Brinkman
Sidesperson: V Brinkman
Welcomer: C Clapp
Morning Tea: E Chapman/R Boland
First Testament Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 read by S Sullivan
Intercessions: led by A Wood
Opening Hymn: Christ triumphant
Sentence:
Collect: Merciful God, you gave your only Son to be both a sacrifice for sin and an example for godly life; help us gladly to receive all that has been done for us and follow in his footsteps; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Praise to the holiest in the height
Gospel Reading: Matt 21:23-32
Offertory Hymn: He is Lord
Final Hymn: Let us tongues and talents employ
8 October, Ordinary 27
Church of the Ascension
Organist: S Wood
Liturgist: A Wood
Sidesperson: E Chapman
Welcomer: M Caird
Morning Tea: V Brinkman/P Owen
First Testament Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7 read by M Caird
Intercessions: led by S Sullivan
Opening Hymn: Crown him with many crowns
Sentence:
Collect: Merciful God, in Christ you make all things new; transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Gospel Reading: Matt 21:33-46
Offertory Hymn: Father we thank you for all that you've done
Final Hymn: God is working his purpose out
15 October, Ordinary 28
Church of the Ascension
Organist: S Wood
Liturgist: A Wood
Sidesperson: J Stack
Welcomer: C Straker
Morning Tea: P Smith/D Bright
Cleaning: J & A Stack
First Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:1-9 read by A McKerchar
Intercessions: led by V McKerchar
Opening Hymn: Glorious things of thee are spoken
Sentence:
Collect: Living host, call us together, call us to eat and drink with you. Grant that by your body and your blood we may be drawn to each other and to you. We make this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Give me oil in my lamp
Gospel Reading: Matt 22:1-14
Offertory Hymn: The Lord's my shepherd
Final Hymn: Christ is the word of the smallest atom
22 October, Ordinary 29
Church of the Ascension
Organist: S Wood
Liturgist: V Mckerchar
Sidesperson: V Brinkman
Welcomer: M Caird
Morning Tea: O Gray/M Caird
Cleaning: A & V McKerchar
First Testament Reading: Isaiah 45:1-7 read by A Wood
Intercessions: led by the Vicar
Opening Hymn: I vow to thee Lord Jesus
Sentence:
Collect: God of nations, help us to reflect and share the goodness that surrounds us. Help us to win justice for poor and rich alike, and bring trust and friendship to all our different races; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: All my hope on God is founded
Gospel Reading: Matt 22:15-22
Offertory Hymn: How lovely on the mountains
Final Hymn: O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
29 October (5th Sunday) Ordinary 27
Church of the Ascension
Organist: S Wood
Liturgist: G Sullivan
Sidesperson: E Chapman
Welcomer: P Owen
Morning Tea: J Laidlaw/V Brinkman
First Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 read by N Tolra
Intercessions: led by J Straker
Opening Hymn: The Church's one foundation
Sentence:
Collect: Almighty God, you teach us in your word that love is the fulfilment of the law: grant that we may love you with all our heart and our neighbour as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Love Divine
Gospel Reading: Matt 22:34-46
Offertory Hymn: Seek you first the kingdom of God
Final Hymn: Here I am Lord
Thursday 2 November All Souls Day. 7pm
Church of the Ascension
Opening hymn: Abide with me
Gospel Hymn: The Lords my Shepherd
Final Hymn: Praise my soul the king of heaven
5 November (Healing Sunday) All Saints Day
Church of the Ascension
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First Testament Reading: Rev 7:9-end read by
Intercessions: led by
Opening Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Sentence:
Collect: Almighty God, give your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the one true God; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Gospel Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Offertory Hymn: Blest are the pure in heart
Final Hymn: For all the Saints
12 November
Deconsecration of Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension
Organist: J Christie-Anderson
Liturgist: David Coles?
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Morning Tea:
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First Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1–9 (Abrahams new territory) read by Alan Chirnside
Intercessions: led by Lawrence Kimberley
Opening Hymn: In this familiar place
Sentence:
Collect: God of Grace and God of Glory, As we join together for the final time in this place, we give thanks for the ministry that has occurred on this site since 1928. As we close the doors on this past life, let us look toward the new opportunities that our forebears who loved this place created and may we continue to honour you as our ministry continues. In your name we pray. Amen
Gospel Hymn: Father we thank you for all that you've done
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:57–62 (Do not look back.)
Offertory Hymn: Now to your table spread
Final Hymn: The day thou gavest Lord has ended
19 November, Ordinary 33
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First Testament Reading: Zeph 1:7,12-18 read by
Intercessions: led by
Opening Hymn: Lord be my vision
Sentence:
Collect: We pray you, Jesus, take the old water, our busy conscientious lives, and turn them into gospel wine, that everyone may see your life and thirst; for the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ
Gospel Reading: Matt 25:14-30
Offertory Hymn: Faithful Shepherd feed me
Final Hymn: Shine Jesus Shine
26 November, Christ the King
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First Testament Reading: Ezek 34:11-16, read by
Intercessions: led by
Opening Hymn: At the name of Jesus
Sentence:
Collect: Almighty God, the Redeemer of all who trust in you; give heed to the cry of your people, deliver us from the bondage of sin that we may serve you in perfect freedom and rejoice in your unfailing love; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Gospel Hymn: Have you heard about David
Gospel Reading: Matt 25:31-46
Offertory Hymn: When I needed a neighbour
Final Hymn: Guide me O thou great Redeemer