Our Vision: To be a Worshipping, Recognisably Anglican, Multi-racial, All-age, Gathered, Christian Community - ’a city on a hill’

In Covenant with the communities of the Roman Catholic Parish of Epping & Carlingford, Epping Uniting Church, West Epping Uniting Church, and Epping Baptist Church

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 15 July 2018

Epping Anglicans Parish of Saint Alban’s, Epping

with Saint Aidan’s, West Epping

The Liturgy begins on page 119 of the service books

The collect and readings can be found in this bulletin on pages 3-5

…at St Alban’s 7.00am Eucharist

Reader: Jan McIntyre Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

8.00am Eucharist Reader: Brian Haywood Hymns: 461, TIS 371 see pg 2, TIS 209 see pg 2

Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

10.00am Choral Eucharist Reader: Michael Marzano Hymns: 427, 461, TIS 371 see pg 2, TIS 209 see pg 2 Setting: Riddlesdown Motet: Bow Down Thine Ear O Lord - Arensky Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

6.00pm Evening Eucharist Bishop Ross Nicholson

… at St Aidan’s

8.30am Eucharist Reader: John Boyd Hymns: 96, 136, 371, 209 Preacher: The Reverend Paul Weaver

Welcome to St Alban's and St Aidan's We warmly welcome you today as we join together to worship our Risen Lord.

If you are a new parishioner please collect a Welcome Folder and leave the information card with one of the Welcome Group or Parish Staff.

Please stay and join us after our morning services at St Alban's and St Aidan's for tea and coffee, or breakfast after the 8.00am service at St Alban's.

1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain - for me, who him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me!

2 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies: who can explore this strange design? In vain the first-born seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. 'Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more.

3 He left his Father's throne above; (so free, so infinite his grace!) emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race. 'Tis mercy all, immense and free; for, O my God, it found out me.

4 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night: thine eye diffused a quickening ray - I woke; the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee.

5 No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ, my own.

209 TIS- sung at 8am and 10am

And Can It Be written by Charles Wesley (1707-88) - Public Domain

1 God is gone up on high, with a triumphant noise; the clarions of the sky proclaim the angelic joys! Join all the earth, rejoice and sing; glory ascribe to glory’s king.

2 God in the flesh below, for us he reigns above: let all the nations know our Jesus’ conquering love!

3 All power to our great Lord is by the Father given; by angel hosts adored, he reigns supreme in heaven: Charles Wesley (1707-88) public domain

4 High on his holy seat he bears his righteous sway; his foes beneath his feet shall sink and die away.

5 His foes and ours are one, Satan, the world, and sin; but he shall tread them down and bring his kingdom in:

6 till all the earth, renewed in righteousness divine, with all the hosts of God in one great chorus join.

371 TIS - sung at 8am and 10am

Today’s Readings

Sentence Who shall stand in the Lord’s holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their hands to what is false. Psalm 24.3–4

Prayer of the Day Eternal God, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendour of creation and in the beauty of human life. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share our blessings with our sisters and brothers, and to experience the joy of life in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. First Reading 2 Samuel 6.1-5,12b-19

A reading from the Second Book of Samuel 1 David again gathered all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 David and all the people with him set out and went from Baale-judah, to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name of the Lord of hosts who is enthroned on the cherubim. 3 They carried the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were driving the new cart 4 with the ark of God; and Ahio went in front of the ark. 5 David and all the house of Israel were dancing before the Lord with all their might, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals. … 12 David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom to the city of David with rejoicing;13 and when those who bore the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fatling. 14 David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. 16 As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord ; and she despised him in her heart. 17 They brought in the ark of the Lord , and set it in its place, inside the tent that David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt-offerings and offerings of well-being before the Lord . 18 When David had finished offering the burnt-offerings and the offerings of well-being, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts, 19 and distributed food among all the people, the whole multitude of Israel, both men and women, to each a cake of bread, a portion of meat, and a cake of raisins. Then all the people went back to their homes.

Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God.

Psalm 24 (sung at 10am service)

1 The earth is the Lord's and | all · that is | in it: the compass of the | world and | those who | dwell therein. 2 For he has founded it up | on the | seas: and es | tablished it · up | on the | waters. 3 Who shall ascend the | hill · of the | Lord: or who shall | stand · in his | holy | place? 4 Those who have clean hands and a | pure | heart: who have not set their soul upon idols* nor | sworn their | oath · to a | lie. 5 They shall receive | blessing · from the | Lord: and recompense from the | God of | their sal | vation. 6 Of such a kind as this are | those who | seek him: those who seek your | face O | God of | Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads O you gates, and be lifted up you ever | lasting | doors: and the King of | glory | shall come | in. 8 Who is the | King of | glory?: the Lord strong and mighty, the | Lord | mighty · in | battle. 9 Lift up your heads O you gates, and be lifted up you ever | lasting | doors: and the King of | glory | shall come | in. 10 Who is the | King of | glory?: the Lord of hosts | he · is the | King of | glory.

Second Reading Ephesians 1.1-14

A reading from The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight 9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14 this is the pledge of our inheritance towards redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.

Hear the word of the Lord, Thanks be to God

Confirmation and

Reception into the Anglican Church

Bishop Chris Edwards will be with us for this service on Sunday 7 October at 10.00am

If you are interested in either of these, or know someone who might be interested, kindly write your name on the list provided in the narthex area, or speak to Fr Paul

The Gospel Mark 6.14-29 Alleluia, alleluia

Be faithful until death, says the Lord, And I will give you the crown of life. alleluia!

The Lord be with you and also with you.

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark (6.14-29) Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

14 King Herod heard of it, for Jesus’ name had become known. Some were saying, ‘John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him.’ 15 But others said, ‘It is Elijah.’ And others said, ‘It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.’ 16 But when Herod heard of it, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.’17 For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because Herod had married her. 18 For John had been telling Herod, ‘It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.’ 19 And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. 21 But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. 22 When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, ‘Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it.’ 23 And he solemnly swore to her, ‘Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.’24 She went out and said to her mother, ‘What should I ask for?’ She replied, ‘The head of John the baptizer.’ 25 Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, ‘I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.’ 26 The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her.27 Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, 28 brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. 29 When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.

The Gospel of the Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Church: St Ives - Christ Church; Asquith/Mt Colah/Mt Kuring-gai; Berowra - St Mark;

Hornsby, Chaplains at Kuring-gai Hospital; Barker College West Epping Uniting Church; Epping Baptist Church

Anglicare Chaplaincy (Mission of the Month)

In our World and our Parish:

As NAIDOC week concludes, pray for all our indigenous people, especially those who are struggling. May our Governments show compassion and

wisdom in their policies which affect indigenous people. May the Church’s ministry among Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Churches be used to bring

blessing to many. Give thanks for God’s provision to our parish in so many ways. Pray that he will

continue to provide for our needs, and that we will be generous in making our own contribution.

Continue to pray that we will soon find the right people to become a warden at St Alban’s, choir director, and editor of the Parish Magazine.

Anniversary of Death: Lilian Wright 15/7; Betty Baxter 15/7; Kathleen Harvey 16/7; Terence Mayhew 17/7; Iris Brown 18/7; Geoff Clarke 19/7;

Charles and Bell Knight 21/7; Eileen Armstrong 21/7

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Ephesians Campaign

In July and August the lectionary readings focus on the Epistle to the Ephesians. To make the most of this letter of the Apostle Paul, we will have a number of opportunities to dig deeply into this marvellous letter.

As well as the weekly sermon we are planning a number of small group ‘Retreats’ that will focus on a different chapter over 6-8 weeks. If you would like to be part of a group please put your name on the list at the back of the church.

Ephesians Seminar Tuesday 24th July 7.45-9pm

As part of our Ephesians Campaign Rev Peter Tong is coming to help us dig deeper into the background and message of Paul’s letter to this church in ancient Turkey.

Pete ministers at St Andrew’s Wahroonga and also lectures part time at Moore College where he teaches New testament. If you’d like to come, add your name to the list onto noticeboard.

Fr Paul will be leading a group every Thursday, commencing this Thursday, from 2pm to 3pm in the Seminar Room. All welcome.

Mission of the Month giving received for: Anglican Aid (June) = $275

Anglicare Chaplaincies (Current) = $46

Don’t forget to write the name of the Mission on your envelope!

(see Missions notice)

Mission of the Month

Anglicare Chaplaincies Alongside its wide-ranging work with people in need, Anglicare provides chaplains and

chaplaincy services throughout Sydney and the Illawarra - in hospitals, prisons, mental health

centres, aged care services, and in the community, with people in need of support. The state

government provides some funding for these ministries, but falls far short of covering the

real cost.

Our Mission of the Month encourages you to support these ministries with your gi�s and

your prayer, and perhaps even considering the opportunity of serving as a weekly volunteer,

working in this ministry of listening and loving support.

Fr Paul Weaver is a former Chaplain at Concord Hospital and can tell you more about this

ministry, in which some Epping parishioners are involved. We met Dale Baikie, the current

Concord Hospital Chaplain, last year. Paul is also hoping that parishioners might consider

ongoing financial support for Anglicare chaplaincy.

To make a dona�on to the Anglicare Chaplaincies, please place your gi( in the ‘Beyond the

Parish’ side of your offertory envelope (please write ‘Anglicare Chaplaincies’ next to the

stamped date) or in a plain envelope marked ‘Anglicare Chaplaincies’. For those who

electronically transfer their offertory, please consider making a separate Electronic Funds

Transfer for mission giving.

For more informa0on about the Anglicare Chaplaincies, please refer to the display on the

Narthex board or visit website www.anglicare.org.au/about-us/ministry-partnerships/

chaplaincy/

St Alban’s in “Southern Cross” again!

The Diocesan magazine “Southern Cross” has another item about our Parish. This time the story is about the special lighting of St Alban’s during ‘Vivid’, and one of John Sowden’s beautiful pictures is included.

See page 28 of the magazine.

Men’s Breakfast This Saturday 21 July

8am to 9.30am Guest Speaker: Garth Blake AM SC

Garth Blake is a barrister who has been working for many years with the Anglican Church in Australia in its response to abusive behaviour in the church. He led the national church working group with the Royal Commission. Garth will bring us up to date on the Royal Commission, and help us to understand some of the important issues. All men are invited to join us from 8.00am-9.30am at St Aidan’s Hall, Downing Street, West Epping. Your contribution of $5 will enable us to cover catering costs. Please add your name to the list in the church if you plan to be there, and also indicate if you are able to assist with washing up for an extra 30 minutes afterwards.

A booklet ‘Guidelines for Funeral Service’ has been produced as a caring initiative

by our Pastoral Care Committee. If you would like one,

copies are available at the back of each church.

The Rector and Churchwardens

of St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney

invite the parishioners of

St Alban’s Church, Epping

to attend a

St James’ Day Festal Eucharist

followed by a Spanish Dinner in the Covered Courtyard,

at St James’ Church, 175 King Street, Sydney on Wednesday, 25th July 2018 at 6:30pm.

Asylum Seekers Appeal

The Pastoral Care Committee would like to renew this appeal for the month of July each year and we ask for donations of cash or the following items only :

Food Items:

Cooking Oil, Long Life Milk, Sugar, Canned Fish (Tuna in oil), Tinned Vegetables (lentils, corn kernels, peas), Canned fruit, Honey, Jam, Tea and Coffee, Biscuits (Sweet and Savoury), Breakfast Cereal, Chocolates/Sweets (Please no soup, baked beans or tinned spaghetti)

Non-Food Items:

Laundry detergent, Dishwashing Liquid, Shampoo & Conditioner, Deodorant (Mens and Womens), Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Sanitary Pads.

The reason why these items are specified is because it is on a list provided to us by the House of Welcome which is where we deliver all goods. They provide assistance to asylum seekers from Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria and Iraq. The House of Welcome has extended their help to homeless people as well.

Please do not donate new or used clothing, shoes, sandals, household linen etc. as the House of Welcome have a problem with storage space. All cash donations will be used to buy some of the above items.

There will be a box at the back of the Church (near the CCA donations bag) labelled Asylum Seekers Appeal where you can place your donations of the above items or you could drop them off at the parish office. Any cash donations may be placed in the offertory plate with the envelope marked accordingly.

If you have any queries, please see me (I attend the 8am service) or call me on 0487 373 250 or 9634.2314.

Thanking you all for your past overwhelming generosity.

Christine Hard

on behalf of the Pastoral Care Committee

2 Samuel 6. 1-5, 12b-19; Psalm 24 Ephesians 1.1-14; Mark 6.14-29

In her famous prayer, St Teresa of Ávila reminds us that Christ has no body but ours, no hands, no feet on earth but ours. The Psalmist tells us that the ‘earth is the Lord’s’ and so we have a duty to care for it as we are God’s agents – the Body of Christ here on earth. We need to improve our stewardship and strive to live sustainably.

Pray for the work of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (see acen.anglicancommunion.org)

Pray for the Anglican Church of Australia, giving thanks for all that is done in the twenty-three dioceses of our Church to further God’s mission in the world.

Text: © Anglican Board of Mission, 2018

Theatre on Chester

The next play is “Influence” by David Williamson.

The preview performance will be held this Wednesday 18 July at 8pm at a special price of $20.

Tickets are available from the Epping Uniting Church office, 9 Chester Street Epping, or communication@eppingunitingchurch.org.au / 9869 2737 or buy at the door.

CCA Adult Education Programs

Enrolments are now open for Christian Community Aid’s adult education programs for next semester. At Community Learning, it’s your chance to learn something new or enjoy your existing hobbies while meeting new friends in your local area.

Classes are just $6 per week for as many classes as you’d like to join on one day.

Technology for Seniors, Line Dancing,

Watercolour Painting, Sewing and Patchwork,

French, Ukulele, Bridge, Yoga,

Drawing and Gentle Exercise ...

are just some of the 35+ classes on offer at Eastwood and West Ryde.

Enquiries to Vanessa on 9858 3222 or email community.learning@ccas.org.au.

Full class timetable and enrolment form at www.ccas.org.au/community-learning-english

St Alban’s is open every day for reflection and prayer.

Please consider paying your offertory directly into the church account. The details are:- St Alban’s Ac: BSB No: 032 081 A/c: 000024

St Aidan’s Ac: BSB No: 032 081 A/c: 810086 Please indicate which service you attend. If you wish some of your giving to go to the Mission of

the Month or any other specific cause, please indicate it on your direct transfer. During the blessing of the gifts, we acknowledge the offertory made to the Parish

by direct transfer.

Please send items to be considered for the bulletin next week by Tuesday at 2.30pm.

Monday 16 July Parish Office Closed

Tuesday 17 July 9-11am Staff meeting 2.00pm Bible study and discussion

group

Wednesday 18 July Parish Office Closed - school holidays 7.00am Eucharist

Thursday 19 July 10.30am Healing Eucharist 2.00pm Ephesians study in the Seminar

Room

Friday 20 July Parish Office Closed - school holidays

Saturday 21 July 8.00am Men’s Breakfast at St Aidan’s

9th Sunday after Pentecost

22 July 2018 At ST ALBAN'S

7.00am Eucharist Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

8.00am Eucharist Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

10.00am Sung Eucharist Preacher: Bishop Ross Nicholson

6pm Evening Prayer Bishop Ross Nicholson

at St Aidan's

8.30am Eucharist Preacher: The Rev’d Paul Weaver

Parish Office

Next week the office will be closed on Wednesday and Friday (during the school holidays).

Next Sunday's Services

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Parish Directory Parish Office (at St Alban’s) is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 1pm

during school term Address - 3 Pembroke Street Epping 2121 (PO Box 79 Epping 1710)

Phone - 9876 3362

St Aidan's Church - 30 Downing Street, West Epping

Rector Bishop Ross Nicholson 0407 916 603 rossnicholson@eppinganglicans.org.au Associate Priest The Reverend Paul Weaver 0408 285 776 paul@eppinganglicans.org.au Parish Administrator Mrs Denise Pigot 98763362 office@eppinganglicans.org.au Organist Dr Neil Cameron Youth Leader Christopher Lawn Honorary Clergy The Reverend Jane Chapman The Reverend Val Tibbey The Reverend Dr Philip Blake

Website - www.eppinganglicans.org.au