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

1st Sunday of Advent

Theme for the week: God is with us giving us hope

Advent Candle Lighting liturgy
Leader:
Today we begin a new church year, with the season of Advent.
Advent is about preparing for the Jesus to return, completing God’s promises to save us.
ALL: Now this is something to hope for.
Leader:
Hoping for Jesus’ return brings light into our lives and the lives of others.
Financial concerns, terrorist attacks, environmental problems, health and education worries, violence, family problems and other things that cause suffering can make life seem dark and hopeless.
However our life is not limited to today, Jesus has created a future for everyone where nothing perishes, spoils or fades.
ALL:
Lets keep focused on Jesus and always be ready for His return
He helps us through today’s problems.
and gives the gift of eternal life to all who believe.
We light our first candle, the candle of hope as a reminder that Jesus brings the light of hope into this world.
The candle of hope is lit

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 64:1–9
Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19
1 Corinthians 1:3–9
Mark 13:24–37

Songs for the week
Everybody Get Ready (C Buchanan)
At 405 lord of all hopefulness
Lhs 17 Come thou long expected Jesus
At 434 Sing out with joy, he is coming
AT 376 Faith Hope and Love
At 313 Christ be our light
At 402 God has chosen me

Sermon: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=129301

Christ the King Sunday

Theme for the week:
Being generous to the needy....is part of serving God

Bible Readings
Proverbs 3:5-12
Psalm 95:1–7a
1 Corinthians 16:1-3
Matthew 25:31–46

Songs/Hymns for the week
At 161 Majesty
LHS 556 O God our help
At 261 The Servant King
At 175 Love the Lord
Power of the Cross by C Jaensch
At 300 Practice Love

Sermon for the week can be found at:
http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=129099

27th Sunday after Pentecost year A

Theme: Using what God has given us to share his love

Bible Readings
Zephaniah 1:7, 12–18
Psalm 90:1–8 (9–11) 12
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
Matthew 25:14–30

Songs/Hymns for the week
At 300 Practice Love
LHS 556 O God our help
Generous God cd
LHS 377 Take my life
At 261 The Servant King
At 297 Let us talents

Our sermon for the week was preached by Sudanese evangelist Michael Jang

26th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme: The recipe for generosity

Bible readings
(Please note we have gone lectionary for this week as we explore what it means to be generous)
1 Kings 17:8-16
Psalm 70
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
Luke 21:1-4

Hymn/Songs for the week
At 384 If we will trust in God to guide us
AT 455 All this I believe
AT 31 Freely Freely
LHS 877 Trust and Obey
At 261 The Servant King
At 297 Let us talents

Sermon for the week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=128636

All Saints Day 2008

Theme: Saints are not perfect, but forgiven and generous

Bible Readings for the week
Revelation 7:9–17
Psalm 34:1–10, 22
1 John 3:1–3
Matthew 5:1–12

Hymns and Songs
At 292 Because we bear your name
AT 31 Freely Freely
AT 95 Make me a channel of your eace
LHS 164 Love divine
AT 93 pass my love around
Give thanks with a grateful heart

Sermon for the week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=128637

Reformation Sunday

Theme for the week: God is at work restoring who we are

Bible Readings for the week
Jeremiah 31:31–34
Psalm 46
Romans 3:19–28
John 8:31–36

Songs/Hymns
At 354 Change my heart o God
LHS 195 A mighty fortress
At 31 freely, freely
In Christ alone
At 131 Amazing Grace

Sermon for this week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=128119

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: God's at work restoring our worldview: EVERYTHINGS sacred

Bible Readings for the week
Isaiah 45:1–7
Psalm 96:1–9 (10–13)
1 Thessalonians 1:1–10
Matthew 22:15–22

Songs for the week
At 354 Change my heart o God
At 377 Take my life and let it be
Our God is so big
At 265 Take us we are yours
LHS 219 Jesus shall reign
AT 292 Because we bear your name

Sermon for the week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=127987

22nd Sunday After Pentecost

Theme for the week: God's at work restoring creation: everyone's welcome

Bible Readings for the week:
Isaiah 25:1–9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1–9
Matthew 22:1–14

Songs for the week
At 4 Father welcomes
LHS 875 There's a wideness
At 341 If your black or if your white
At 138 the wedding banquet
LHS 387 The Lord's my shepherd
At 297 Let us talents and tongues employee
AT 475 Come to the banquet

Sermon for the week: as Pastor Richard was at Pastor's conference and District convention a lay service was held and we adapted this sermon https://www.changingchurch.org/toolkit/app/files/serm101208.pdf

21st Sunday after pentecost (LCA Sunday)

Theme for the week: God's at work restoring his kingdom

Bible Reading
Isaiah 5:1–7
Psalm 80:7–15
Philippians 3:4b–14
Matthew 21:33–46

Songs for the week
At 354 Change my heart o God
LHS 191 The Church's one foundation
At 265 Take us we are yours
At 382 I am the vine
At 472 As we take this bread
At 297 Let us talents and tongues employee

Sermon for this week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=127557

Seasons of Creation: River Sunday

Theme for the week: River Sunday: rely on the river of life

Bible Readings for the week
Genesis 8:20-22; 9:12-17
Psalm 104:27-33
Revelation 22:1-5
Matthew 28:1-10

Songs for the week
At 2 This is the day
Lhs 465 Praise my soul
At 99 pentecost prayer
LHS 851 Amazing Grace
At 472 As we take this bread
At 301 May the Father of love

Sermon for this week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=127140

Seasons of Creation: Outback Sunday

Theme for the week: Outback Sunday: being a disciple with the outback

Bible readings for the week
Joel 1:8-10, 17-20
Psalm 18:6-19
Romans 8:18-27
Matthew 3:13 - 4:2

Songs/hymns for the week:
At 2 This is the day
LHS 642 Praise God from whom all blessings flow
AT 356 Give Glory
AT 218 Spirit Spirit
At 267 Bread of heaven
LHS 347 Guide me o thou Great Jehovah
Some others to consider
At 361 Here we are
At 430 A voice is heard
At 462 Hand in Hand
TIS 135 All things bright and beautiful

Sermon: to come

Seasons of Creation: Land Sunday

Theme for this week: Land Sunday; The Land is cursed by our sin and saved by Jesus

Bible Readings for the week:
Genesis 3:14-19; 4:8-16
Psalm 139:7-12
Romans 5:12-17
Matthew 12:38-40

Hymns and Songs for the week:
At 2 This is the day
At 361 Here we are
At 217 Shine Jesus Shine
At 433 You were in this place
LHS 347 Guide me o thou Great Jehovah
Great Southland

Sermon can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=126717

Seasons of Creation: Forest Sunday

Theme for this week: Seasons of Creation, being a disciple with creation



Bible Readings for this week

Genesis 2:4b-22
Psalm 139:13-16
Acts 17:22-28
John 3:1-16



Songs/hymns for this week

At 2 This is the day
LHS 881 How great thou art
At 66 Butterfly Song
At 155 We believe
At 83 Pass it on
At 289 Let's go out and keep on singing

Sermon for this week located at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=126438

16th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for this Sunday: In tandem with God: knowing the costs and the benefits of following Jesus.

Bible Readings
Jeremiah 15:15–21
Psalm 26:1–8
Romans 12:9–21
Matthew 16:21–28

Songs for this Sunday
At 200 One more step
LHS 54 When I survey the wondrous cross
At 413 the summons
At 261 Servant King
At 93 Pass my love around
At 373 Bound by love

Sermon for this Sunday can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=126335

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week:
In tandem with God: sharing the good things about Jesus

Bible Reading for the week:
Isaiah 51:1–6
Psalm 138
Romans 12:1–8
Matthew 16:13–20

Songs/Hymns for the week
At 161 Majesty
At 55 His name is wonderful
At 26 He is Lord
Lhs 331 My hope is built on nothing less
At 349 There is a redeemer
At 200 One more step
Jesus what a beautiful name
Lift high the name of Jesus

Sermon for the week: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=126187

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Theme for the week: Living in Tandem with God: who is included?

Bible Readings
Isaiah 56:1, 6–8
Psalm 67
Romans 11:1, 2a, 29–32
Matthew 15:10–28

Songs/Hymns for the week
At 174 Bind us together
At 875 Theres a wideness in God mercy
At 72 God loves you
AT 131 Amazing Grace
At 475 Come to the banquet
At 200 One more step

Sermon for the week: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=126095

13th Sunday after Pentecost, 10 August

Theme for the week: In tandem with God, when the storms hit

Bible Readings
1 Kings 19:9–18
Psalm 85:8–13
Romans 10:5–15
Matthew 14:22–33

Songs/hymns
AT 200 One more step
At 26 He is Lord
At 87 Walkin down the road
lhs 301 Take thou my hand
lhs 556 O God our help in ages past
AT 470 I'm so secure
At 101 Jesus please watch over us

Sermon can be found at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=125596

12th Sunday after Pentecost

Worship theme: In tandem with God: nothing is ever too big

Readings for the week:
Isaiah 55:1–5
Psalm 145:8, 9, 14–21
Romans 9:1–5
Matthew 14:13–21

Songs for the week:
AT 200 One more step
LHS 881 How great thou art
My God is so Big
At 382 I am the vine
AT 276 Into your death we go
At 297 Let us talents and tongues employ

Sermon for the week can be found at: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=125303

A sermon relating to the Romans 9 reading: http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=125015

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: