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Readings from NRSV Used with Permission

Date 18-11-18

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Colour Green

Theme The story of Hannah

Readings 1 Samuel 1.1-28, 2.18-21

Song of Hannah APBA pg.429

Roster 7.00am 9.00am

Worship Leader Rev’d Morris Rangiwai Rev’d Morris Rangiwai

Preacher Rev’d Jane Mitchell Rev’d Jane Mitchell

LA Leader Rosemary Kake Carol Booth

LA Server - Lorraine Jones

Greeter - Rhonda Nelson

Sidesperson Ossie Brown Allan Berry

Reader 1 Margurita Smethurst Sandra Pearn

Reader 2 - -

Offertory Ossie Brown Allan Berry

James Sloan Varrie Berry

Chapel Prayers - Dianne Bocquée

Morning Tea Sharon Everton Jenny/Ruth

Music Leader Ruth Barton Ruth Barton

IT Operator Adrian Scott Chris Thillainathan

Prayers of the People Margurita Smethurst

Counting Russ Daly

S.School Yahweh Youth

Kerry/Jenny Rhonda

5pm Service: Rev’d Jane Mitchell

Rev’d Morris Rangiwai

Baptism 9am

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The Reign of Christ

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Daniel 7.9-10

Psalm 93

Revelation 1.46-48

John 18.33-37

7.00am 9.00am

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Rev’d Jane Mitchell Rev’d Jane Mitchell

Robert Kake Julie Elliker

Norm Booth Allan Berry

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James Sloan Varrie Berry

Rosemary Kake Ian Nelson

Norm Booth Russ Daly

James Sloan Varrie Berry

Sharon Everton Joan Harvey

- Carol Booth

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Michael Po Saw Glenn Rehbein

Rosemary Kake Ian Nelson

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Sunday, November 18, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Special Communion Bread is available for people who have gluten intolerance - see Rev’d Jane.

Rector: Rev’d Jane Mitchell 3273 7169 0438 184 148 Assistant Priest: Rev’d Morris Rangiwai 0449 557 351 Parish Secretary: Kerry Tovey Office Phone 3273 7169 Email: office@algesteranglican.org.au Fax: 3273 7189

1 Samuel, Chapter 1

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Contacts Details

CLERGY

Rev'd Jane Mitchell 3273.7169 0438 184 148 rector@algesteranglican.org.au

Rev’d Morris Rangiwai 0449 557 351

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP - 2018

Dianne Bocquée Parish Councillor 3800 5984

Ruth Barton Parish Councillor 0402 039 995

Russ Daly Parish Councillor 0407 641 969

Joan Harvey Churchwarden 3372 7496 Parish Treasurer Rhonda Nelson Churchwarden 0412 720 016

Ian Nelson Parish Councillor 0402 321 419 Kay O’Brien Parish Councillor 0438 833 617 Malini Ramachandrom Parish Councillor 0434 114 496 Cont’d ...

Adrian Scott Parish Councillor 0449 824 748

Kerry Tovey Parish Councillor 0416 287 120

PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS

Cursillo Dianne Bocquée 3800 5984 Home Communions Parish Office 3273 7169 Home Groups Parish Office 3273 7169 KYB - Know Your Bible Jan Tully 3452 8281

Ladies’ Group Jane Mitchell 0438 184 148 Mainly Music Jenny Bullock 3800 4651

Men’s Group Hugh Everton 0412 091 479 MU Australia Pat Thorne 3805 5219 Prayer Ministry Parish Office 3273 7169 Sunday School Parish Office 3273 7169

Service Times CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

362 Algester Road, Algester

HOLY COMMUNION

Sundays 7.00am & 9.00am

SUNDAY SCHOOL & YAHWEH YOUTH

Sundays during 9.00am worship

Baptisms, Weddings and Pastoral Services by arrangement

Pastoral Care & Home Communions

Rev'd Jane Mitchell 0438 184 148

Cazna Gardens Retirement Village 465 Hellawell Road, Sunnybank Hills

1st Sunday each month 10.30am

Carrington Retirement Village 16 Blairmount Street, Parkinson

2nd Sunday each month 10.30am

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As we pray for those in need …

Les [Mitch]; Samuel; Rob Nelson; Nicole; Pat; Dahlia & family, Gordon Brown; Lina M; Robyn; Dianne H; Karen; Margaret Culotta; Kay Turnbull; Mary Loweke; Christina; Tear & family; Tanika & Jordan; Kathy Carter; Rod Hoffmann; Sharon; Bill; Neil, Ben and Jonny; Susan & Andrew; Kay Morris; Varrie; Hilda; Charlotte; Tammy; Niamh; Paul Warhurst; Catherine; Jason, Tara & Kayden.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Father, as you heard Hannah’s prayer so long ago, hear our prayers today as we bring our requests to you. Thank you that you love us and want us to come to you asking for what we need. We pray for those around the world who have been affected by fires, floods, storms and wars. May they feel your presence in their distress and need and experience love as you send helpers to them. In our own country, this great Southland of the Holy Spirit, may we become more and more aware of your love for us and our fellow inhabitants of this great land. We think of the farmers who are still waiting for rain. When the rain comes, Lord, let it be soft soaking rain to water the earth and raise the water table. We pray for our leaders that they will rule wisely with justice and fairness. As they meet to discuss poli-cies may they respect one another’s opinions and ideas so that they will be good examples to the peo-ple they are leading. Thank you, Father, for our church family and this haven that you have given us to worship you. Thank you for our Church leaders and their love of you. We are grateful that they love you and encourage us to love you and reach out to the community. We pray for Baptism Families today that you will bless them and give them wisdom as they raise their children to love you and walk in your ways. For those who long to have children and have not been blessed with such, Father, grant their desire for children as you granted Hannah’s desire. For those in need, Father, we remember them at this time and ask that you would meet the very deepest needs of their hearts and also their physical, mental and emotional needs as well.

Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, who taught us to pray……Our Father in

heaven…………

Prayers compiled by Margurita Smethurst

Relax at the ‘Rectory’ Friday, 23 November, 6-8pm

Come and enjoy good company and some refreshments. Check with Jane or Kerry for address

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CAROLS ON THE CORNER Sunday 2 December

5.30pm for 6pm

ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCIL

On 2 December at 8.15am we are going to have a Parish Meeting at which time we will elect people for the various posi-tions on Parish Council for 2019. This will enable parish council to function effectively from January in the New Year. We need to elect Wardens [preferably 3] and Parish Councillors. Nomination forms are on the table at the back of the church. Please think carefully about who would be appropriate for these ministries and fill forms out - DO NOT LEAVE IT TILL THE LAST MI-NUTE!

CHRISTMAS

IS COMING!!!

Once again we will be providing Christmas Hampers to families known to us. Now might be a good time to begin stockpiling grocery items and Christmas food so we are super organised!

Coffee & Chat THURSDAY 13 December

10.00am in the Hall

This is being organised for aged-care residents and local residents who don’t always have the opportunity to go out

and socialise.

If you know someone who could benefit from a time of fellowship, enter-tainment and great food, please speak

with Rhonda.

Rhonda would appreciate donations of sandwiches to help cater for the morn-ing tea. If you are able to assist in this

way, please contact Rhonda [0412 720 016]

CALLING ALL SINGERS!

We have formed a choir to sing at the Calamvale Christmas in the Park being held on Saturday, 1st December, and our Carols on the

Corner on Sunday, 2nd December. Rehearsals are held at 8.15am on

Sundays between the services. For more information please con-tact Ruth Barton [0402 039 995]

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W.I.S.H - What’s Store Here Sunday November 18, 2018

Today …. 7.00am Holy Communion 9.00am Holy Communion Baptism of Georgia Mae McAuliffe and Carter Trevor Jarmon Sunday School/Yahweh Youth 5.00pm Sunday Evening Worship

Forthcoming Events Tuesday, 20 November 7.00pm Parish Council Friday, 23 November 6.00-8pm Relax at the ‘Rectory’ - all invited! - see page.7 Sunday, 25 November 9.00am Sunday School/Yahweh Youth Break-up Saturday, 1 December 8.30am Coffee & Cake Ladies Breakfast Sunday, 2 December 8.15am Election of Office Bearers: see page.6 5.30 for 6pm Carols on the Corner: see page.6 Friday, 7 December 1.30pm Men’s Shed Saturday, 8 December WORKING BEE—lots of workers needed! (Many hands make light work.) Thursday, 13 December 10.00am Coffee & Chat—see page 6 MISSION - NOVEMBER

ARCHBISHOP’S NOVEMBER APPEAL

Supporting Ministry in the Parish of Yarrabah

[North Queensland]

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PRAYER AND READINGS

A READING FROM 1 SAMUEL, CHAPTER 1, VERSES 1-28 AND CHAPTER 2, VERSES.18-21 There was a certain man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. He had two wives; the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. Now this man used to go up year by year from his town to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests of the Lord. On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb. Her rival used to provoke her severely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year after year; as often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? Why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?’ After they had eaten and drunk at Shiloh, Hannah rose and presented herself before the Lord. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. She made this vow: ‘O Lord of hosts, if only you will look on the misery of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a male child, then I will set him before you as a nazirite until the day of his death. He shall drink neither wine nor intoxicants, and no razor shall touch his head.’ As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was

THEME: THE STORY OF HANNAH SENTENCE: The Lord will judge the ends of the earth; he will give strength to his king, and exalt the power of his anointed.

1 Samuel 2.10 OUR PARISH PRAYER: Heavenly Father, help us to grow in love, faith and obedience as we discover meaning and direction for

today and hope for tomorrow through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY: O God, welcoming refuge for the outcast, and upholder of justice for the oppressed: maintain the hope of the poor, so that the time may soon come when no one need want for food and shelter, and all will learn to share freely following the example of your Son, who gave his very self; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2018 - TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

drunk. So Eli said to her, ‘How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself? Put away your wine.’ But Hannah answered, ‘No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation all this time.’ Then Eli answered, ‘Go in peace; the God of Israel grant the petition you have made to him.’ And she said, ‘Let your servant find favour in your sight.’ Then the woman went to her quarters, ate and drank with her husband, and her countenance was sad no longer. They rose early in the morning and worshipped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. In due time Hannah conceived and bore a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, ‘I have asked him of the Lord.’ The man Elkanah and all his household went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and to pay his vow. But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, ‘As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, that he may appear in the presence of the Lord, and remain there for ever; I will offer him as a nazirite for all time.’ Her husband Elkanah said to her, ‘Do what seems best to you, wait until you have weaned him; only—may the Lord establish his word.’ So the woman remained and nursed her son, until she weaned him. When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was young. Then they slaughtered the bull, and they brought the child to Eli. And she said, ‘Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.’

She left him there for the Lord

Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod. His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to him each year, when she went up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, ‘May the Lord repay you with children by this woman for the gift that she made to the Lord’; and then they would return to their home. And the Lord took note of Hannah; she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord. SONG OF HANNAH

(APBA Page 429)

My heart exults in the Lord: my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies: because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no Holy One like you, O Lord: nor any Rock like you, our God. For you are a God of knowledge: and by you our actions are weighed. The bows of the mighty are broken: but the feeble gird on strength. Those who were full now search for bread: but those who were hungry are well fed. The barren woman has borne sevenfold: but she who has many children is forlorn. Both the poor and the rich are of your making: you bring low and you also exalt. You raise up the poor from the dust: and lift the needy from the ash heap. You make them sit with the rulers; and inherit a place of honour. For the pillars of the earth are yours: and on them you have set the world.

1 Samuel 2.1-8