Church News
Kylie Koelman
EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Everyone is welcome to attend the worship service held in the church each Sunday at 9.30am.
LENT
Lent is a season of the Church Year, when we give particular focus to prayer and re-orientate our lives towards God. During this season, we follow Jesus on his journey to the cross, where he died so that everyone who believes in him can live with him forever in heaven. Purple is the colour of Lent and represents the royalty of Jesus and the season ends with the celebration of Easter on Easter Sunday.
Lent provides a reflective opportunity to simplify our lives and as a way to savour and ponder God’s steadfast love and faithfulness. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving (helping charities and those in need) are traditional Lenten practices. You could consider some of the following faith practices in your daily routine:
- Pray daily and include the Lord’s Prayer.
- Read the Bible regularly.
- Sit in silence for prayer and meditation.
- Eat meals with others and include a mealtime prayer.
- Fast by eating smaller portions or simpler foods.
- Give up something significant for Lent (ie. chocolate or coffee) and use that money to help others.
- Nurture relationships by spending time together.
- Listen to others as you engage in conversations.
- Give a donation of time and/or money to a service organisation.
- Commit to daily acts of kindness.
PLAYGROUP @ ST PAUL
Playgroup @ St Paul is for children and a parent/caregiver and runs from 9-10.30am in the Hall, every Tuesday during the school term. Cost is $2 per family.
Come and check out the play space, make a craft, play with playdough, explore the sensory play space, and join in with story and song time.
This week it was all about trains, trains, trains and next week we will be reading the book ‘Rat in a Stripy Sock’ by Frances Watts.
For more information about anything playgroup related, contact Kylie Koelman in the Church Office on 8262 4690 or email at office@stpaul-church.org.au
SPY - ST PAUL YOUTH
SPY is a gathering for young people in Year 6/7/8 and the next date is Friday 21 March.
Join us in the St Paul Lutheran Church Hall, at 7pm until 9pm
Reminder that all parents are required to come inside and register your attendance.
Cost $3 – Girls please bring some supper to share; Cold drinks are available for $2 a can.
Future dates for the calendar are:
- Friday 4 April
For further information, contact Thomas Hall - 0401 475 718 or the St Paul Church Office 8262 4690 Tu, Th, F.
BIBLE VERSE OF THE WEEK
In times of trouble, you will protect me. You will hide me in your tent and keep me safe on top of a mighty rock. – Psalm 27:5
MEALTIME PRAYER OF THE WEEK
All things below, all things above, are gifts of your amazing love. Thank you God. Amen.
BLESSING OF THE WEEK
(Name) May God gather you into his loving arms. Amen.