Sunday, July 27, 2008

11th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: Living as people loved by God

Bible Readings for the week
1 Kings 3:5–12
Psalm 119:129–136
Romans 8:26–39
Matthew 13:31–33, 44–52


Songs/Hymns for the week
At 72 God loves you
At 64 Nothing can separate us
LHS 609 Jesus loves me
LHS 164 Love divine
At 71 face to face
At 301Prayer of Peace

At 288 Take and eat
At 352 Your love keeps following me

Sermon for the week:

10th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: Living as people with hope

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 44:6–8
Psalm 86:11–17
Romans 8:12–25
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43


Songs/Hymns for the week
At 376 Faith, hope and love
At 336 Faith is..
At 64 Nothing can separate us
Lhs 556 Our God our help in ages past
At 288 Take and eat
At 313 Christ be our light
Have faith in God
at 405 Lord of hopelessness
Lhs 331 My hope is built on nothing less


Sermon for the week:

9th Sunday after Pentecost Year a

Theme for the week: Living as people not condemned

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 55:10–13
Psalm 65:(1–8) 9–13
Romans 8:1–11
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23


Songs/hymns for the week
AT 354 Change my heart o God
At 64 Nothing can separate us
AT 31 Freely Freely
I'm accepted
At 67 And can it be
AT 301 Prayer of peace


Sermon for the week:

Sunday, July 06, 2008

8th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: We need God's help

Bible Readings
Zechariah 9:9–12
Psalm 145:8–14
Romans 7:15–25a
Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30

Songs for the week:
AT 354 Change my heart
At 31 Freely Freely
AT 493 Follow the saviour
AT 455 I believe
At 345 Nothing but the blood
LHS 881 How great thou art
LHS 67 And can it be..
You rescued me
AT 451 Jesus saviour of the world

Sermon for the week:

7th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: Living our new identity

Bible Readings:
Jeremiah 28:5–9
Psalm 89:1–4, 15–18
Romans 6:12–23
Matthew 10:40–42

Songs for the week:
At 389 Shine your light on the world
At 131 Amazing Grace
At 200 One more step
At 71 face to face
At 31 Freely freely
Give thanks

Sermon for the week:

6th Sunday after Pentecost/Commemorating the Augsburg Confession

Theme for the week: Discovering the truth of salvation for all people

Bible readings:
Isaiah 55:6–11
Psalm 46
1 Timothy 6:11b–16
Matthew 10:26–33


Songs for the week
At 4 Father welcomes
Lhs 195 A mighty fortress
AT 341 If your black or if your white
At 155 I believe
At 475 Come to the banquet
At 93 Pass my love around


Sermon for the week:
Another sermon: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=123613

Monday, June 16, 2008

15 June 2008 5th Sunday after Pentecost

Our theme for the week: Living in the harvest

Readings for the week:
Exodus 19:2–8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1–8
Matthew 9:35 – 10:23


We sang the following in worship:
LHS 159 O for a thousand tongues
At 44 Psalm 100
At 313 Christ be our light
LHS 894 Father in heaven
At 31 Freely Freely
Just let me say (Geoff Bullock)


This week's sermon can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=123578

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

4th Sunday after Pentecost 8 June 2008

Theme for the week: Living with a changed heart

Songs/Hymns
The heart of worship
At 357 Give us hearts to know you Lord
At 368 Shelter
At 354 change my heart o God
AT 398 May the holy ghost lead you
LHS 851 Amazing Grace
Be thou my vision (lhs 379 tune)

Sermon for the week: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=123339

3rd Sunday after Pentecost 1 June 2008

Theme for this week: Solid Rock living by God's word

Bible Readings
Deuteronomy 11:18–21, 26–28
Psalm 31:1–5, 19–24
Romans 1:16, 17; 3:22b–31
Matthew 7:21–29


Songs/Hymns for this week
At 246 Thy word
At 58 Praise the name of Jesus
The wise man built his hand upon the rock (see attached in Sing to Jesus 201)
At 345 Nothing but the blood of Jesus
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 213 I go to the rock
LHS 331 Solid rock My hope is built on nothing less


Sermon

Monday, May 26, 2008

25th May 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: The road to no worries....God's way

Bible readings for the week:
Isaiah 49:8–16a
Psalm 131
1 Corinthians 4:1–5
Matthew 6:24–34


Songs for the week:
At 34 Seek ye first
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 87 Walking down the road
At 233 He will listen to you
At 345 Nothing but the blood
At 496 Don't be afraid
Living my life for my Lord (C Jaensch)
LHS 219 Jesus shall reign


Sermon for the week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122874

Monday, May 19, 2008

18th May Trinity Sunday

Theme for the week: As you go about your life...make disciples

Readings for this week:
Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11–14
Matthew 28:16–20

Songs for this week:
At 43 How shall I call you?
LHS 881 How great thou art
At 320 I was there to hear your borning cry
At 301 Prayer of peace
At 349 There is a redeemer
At 31 Freely Freely
LHS 642 Praise God from whom all blessings flow
LHS 442 Praise to the Lord the king of creation

Sermon for this week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122688
Another sermon based on Matthew 28:16-20 can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122491

May 11th Pentecost

Theme for this week is: The real miracle of Pentecost...

Readings for this week:
Numbers 11:24–30
Psalm 104:24–34, 35b
Acts 2:1–21
John 7:37–39

Songs/hymns for this week:
At359 Holy Spirit living water
At 349 There is a redeemer
At 341 If your black
At 875 There is a wideness in God's mercy
LHS 894 Father God in heaven
At 99 Pentecost Prayer
At 475 Come to the banquet
At 301 Prayer of Peace
Be thou my vision
Spirit of the living God
O let the son of God enfold you (Spirit Song)

Sermon for this week:
http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=122490

May 4th Ascension Celebration

The theme for this week is: Inspired by the Spirit.

Readings for the week:
Acts 1:1–11
Psalm 47 or Psalm 93
Ephesians 1:15–23
Luke 24:44–53

Songs/Hymns for the week:
At 161 Majesty
AT 26 he is Lord
In Christ alone/At 300 Prayer of peace
At 297 Let us talents
At 103 Send your servant
LHS 115 Rejoice the Lord is king

Sermon for the week can be found at:

April 27 6th Sunday after Easter and Anzac Day

Theme for the week: Living loving others by introducing God to our world

Readings for the week:
Acts 17:22–31
Psalm 66:8–20
1 Peter 3:13–22
John 14:15–21

Songs for the week:
At 43 How shall i call you
LHS 881 How great thou art
AT 72 God loves you
At 26 He is Lord
AT 349 There is a redeemer
AT 300 Practice Love
In Christ Alone
LHS 164 Love Divine

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=121764

20th April

Our theme for this week was: Living by giving selflessly

Readings for the week were:
Acts 7:55–60
Psalm 31:1–5, 15, 16
1 Peter 2:2–10
John 14:1–14

Songs for the week were:
At 261 Servant King
At 31 Freely Freely
LHS 877 Trust and obey
At 276 into your death
At 87 Walking down the road

Sermon for the week: Pastor Richard was away at the Get Real conference, here is a sermon Pastor Richard preached in 2005 on the John 14 reading http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=113106

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

The week beginning April 13th

Our theme for the week was a community lead by the Good Shepherd

Readings for the week:
Acts 2:42–47
Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19–25
John 10:1–10


Hymns/Songs for the week
AT 324 Saints of all time
LHS 506 Jesus where the people meet
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
At 341 If your black or if your white
At 174 Bind us together
At 172 May we be one
At 191 The servant song


Sermon for the week: as Pastor Richard was attending 'Get Real' we had a lay read sermon, which is not available. If you would like a copy of the sermon please email: Pastor Richard Schwedes richard.schwedes@lca.org.au


Monday, April 07, 2008

Week beginning 6 April, Easter 3

The theme for this week is Seeing God in our lives.

Bible Readings
Acts 2:14a, 36–41
Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19
1 Peter 1:17–23
Luke 24:13–35

Around the parish we sang the following songs:
At 343 Jesus come stand among us
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
LHS 26 He is Lord
AT 127 Because He lives
AT 297 Let us talents and tongue employ
HS Have Faith in God

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120955

SUNDAY 6 April
10am Launceston Worship
6pm Burnie Worship
MONDAY 7 April
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY 8 April
1.30pm Devonport Bible Study
WED 9 April
10:30 Burnie Day Time Bible Study
THURSDAY 10 April
FRIDAY 11 April
SATURDAY 12 April
9am Burnie Women’s walk and coffee
SUNDAY 13 April
9am Burnie Worship
10am Launceston Worship
11am Devonport Worship
MONDAY 14 April
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY 15 April
Noon & 8pm Devonport churches praying together at our church
WED 16 April
12:30 Lunchtime bible study at Powells
7pm Burnie Church Council at Hollands
THURSDAY 17 April
7pm Launceston Church Council
8:30pm Launceston confirmation at Walker’s
FRIDAY 18 April
SATURDAY 19 April
10am Parish Council Meeting Devonport
SUNDAY 20 March
9am Burnie worship
11am Devonport Worship followed by AGM
5pm Launceston Worship

Sunday, March 30, 2008

This week beginning Sunday 30th March

Our theme for this week is: Dealing with doubts.

Around our parish we sang the following songs/hymns:
AT 312 Celebrate Jesus the risen Lord
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
AT 421 Born forever
AT 160 Resurrection Shout
AT 127 Because He lives
At 257 Jesus is living
AT 113 Crown Him with many crowns
At 26 He is Lord

The sermon for this week can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120689

This week in our Parish:

SUNDAY 30 March
9am Burnie worship followed by AGM
10am Launceston Worship
11am Devonport Worship
MONDAY 31 March
6pm Launceston Prayer Meeting
7pm Burnie Prayer Meeting
TUESDAY1 April

1:30pm Devonport Bible Study
WED 2 April
12:30 Burnie Lunchtime bible study at Powells
THURSDAY 3 April
7pm Launceston Church Council
FRIDAY 4 April
SATURDAY 5 April
8am Burnie Men’s Breakfast at Geoff’s shed
5pm Devonport Worship
SUNDAY 6 April
10am Launceston Worship
6pm Burnie Worship

Monday, March 24, 2008

Easter Sunday 2008

Our theme for Easter Sunday: Celebrating Jesus victory for us...Jesus wins We win.

Around the parish we sang the following songs:
LHS 92 Christ the Lord is risen today
AT 160 Resurrection Shout
AT 421 Born forever
This is the feast of Victory (This far by faith)
AT 2 This is the day

The sermon for today can be found at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120443

Good Friday

Our Good Friday worship service this year was: 'The Way of the Cross' (for details regarding this service please email me)

Our theme for the day was: 'The way of the cross"

Around the parish we sang the following songs/hymns:
We all like sheep have gone astray (Colin Buchanan)
LHS 84 There is a Green Hill far away
AT 261 The Servant King
At 345 Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Were you there when they crucifed my Lord?
LHS 54 When I Survey the wonderous cross

The sermon for today can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=120442