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8th February 2009, Epiphany 4

Theme for the week:
When life is busy pray

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 40:21–31
Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
1 Corinthians 9:16–23
Mark 1:29–39

Hymns and Songs for the week
At 311 Be still and know that I am God
At 485 Praying
At 233 He will listen to you
LHS 426 What a friend we have in Jesus

Sermon for the week: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=132114

1 February 2009, Epiphany 3

Theme for the week:
Jesus has authority over everything...even your sin

Bible Readings for the week
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Mark 1:21–28

Hymns/Songs for the week
LHS 161 How sweet the name of jesus sounds
At 31 freely freely
At 246 They word
At 407 the Lord will keep me safe and holy

Sermon: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=132111

25th January 2009 Epiphany 3

Theme for the week:
What does responding to God's call mean to us

Bible Readings for the week:
Jonah 3:1–5, 10
Psalm 62:5–12
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
Mark 1:14–20

Hymns/Songs for the week
LHS 232 Rise thou light of Gentile nations
At 261 Servant King
At 313 Christ be our light

Sermon for the week: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=132111

Feb 15 Worship Service and sermon for times of disasters

Worship Service is available at: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dgjf3bcp_7ctw5xpgc

Sermon: When disaster occurs God is more interested in loving and caring than judging.

Epiphany 2

Theme for the week:

Planting seeds of faith



Bible Readings for the week

1 Samuel 3:1–20
Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18
1 Corinthians 6:12–20
John 1:43–51



Songs/Hymns for the week

LHS 159 O for a thousand tongues
AT 493 Follow the saviour
At 402 God has chosen me
AT 297 Let us talents and tongues employ

Sermon available at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=131079

Epiphany Celebration

Theme for the week

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

Songs/Hymns for the week
AT 217 Shine Jesus Shine
At 409 Marching in the light
At 465 Praise my soul the king of heaven
At 389 Light of the nations
LHS 152 Fariest Lord Jesus

Sermon to come

2nd Sunday after Christmas

Theme
GOD'S GIFT OF GRACE ACHIEVES FAR MORE THAN ANY LAW

Bible readings for the week
Jeremiah 31:7–14
Psalm 147:12-20
Ephesians 1:3–14
John 1:10–18

Hymns/Songs for the week
LHS 851 Amazing Grace
AT 194 May the feet of God
AT 301 Prayer of peace
Let the weak say I am strong
At 294 God give you joy

Sermon: to come

1st Sunday after Christmas 28 Dec 2008

Theme for the week

Bible Readings
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40

Hymns/Songs for the week
LHS 746 What Child is this
LHS 634 Away in the manger
At 320 I was there to hear your borning cry
AT 194 May the Feet of God walk with you

Sermon for the week
Being content with Jesus....to come

Christmas Day

Theme for the Day
The Christmas gift we need: Jesus

Bible Readings
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:1-20


Carols and Songs
lhs 627 Joy to the World
LHS 33 Hark the Herald angels sing
AT 371 Singing glory
AT 194 May the Feet of God walk with you

Sermon for the day: is available at http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=130110

Christmas Eve

Theme for the Day
Don't settle for the wrappings

Bible Reading
Luke 2:1-20

Carols and Songs
Everybody get ready cd
LHS 34 O come all ye faithfull
LHS 746 What Child is this
LHS 633 O little town of Bethlehem
LHS 33 hark the herald angels sing
LHS 634 Away in a manger
LHS 627 Joy to the world
LHS 629 Silent night
AT 194 Christmas blessing

Message
To come

Advent 4

Theme for the week:
God is with us; to love us now

Bible Readings
2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16
Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26
Romans 16:25–27
Luke 1:26–38

Songs for the week
Everybody (C Buchanan)
Lhs 17 Come thou long expected Jesus
At 320 I was there to hear your borning cry
At 10 in the house of God
At 476 Here is bread
At 64 Nothing can separate us from the love of God

Sermon to come

2nd Sunday of Advent 2008

Theme for the week: God is with us, calling us back

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 40:1–11
Psalm 85:1, 2, 8–13
2 Peter 3:8–15a
Mark 1:1–8

Hymns and Songs for the week
Everybody (C Buchanan)
Lhs 17 Come thou long expected Jesus
At 354 Change my heart
At 25 Comfort Comfort
At 472 As we take this bread
At 200 One more step

Sermon for the week available here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=129521

2008 Advent and Christmas Worship Times

Worship Service Times in our parish throughout Advent and Christmas

Burnie
Sun: 30 Nov 9am
Sun: 7 Dec 6pm

Sun: 14 Dec 9am
Sun: 21 Dec 9am
Christmas Eve 6.30pm Family Nativity
Christmas Day 9am

Devonport
Sun: 30 Nov 11am
Sat: 6 Dec 5pm
Sun: 14 Dec 11am
Sun: 21 Dec 5pm
Christmas Eve 8.30pm Family Nativity
Christmas Day 11am

Launceston
Sun: 30 Nov 10am
Sun: 7 Dec 10am
Sun: 14 Dec 10am
Sun: 21 Dec 5pm Family Nativity
Christmas Eve 7pm Service of Carols
Christmas Day 9am