Easter Day

www.stmarksbuderim.org.au
27th March 2016
Easter Day
Welcome to St Mark’s Anglican Church
a welcoming, inclusive community where questions are
encouraged and everyone has a place at God's table .
We hope your time with us is special and that you are able to join us after the service
for tea or coffee and some morning tea. If you are visiting from another church or
tradition and you wish to do so you are welcome to receive the bread and wine of
holy communion with us this morning. If you prefer you can ask for a blessing or
simply remain in your seat at the time of communion.
The resurrection is in part about the sheer toughness and persistence of God’s
love. When we have done our worst, God remains God — and remains
committed to being our God. God was God even while God in human flesh
was dying in anguish on the cross; God is God now in the new life of Jesus
raised from death. Rowan Williams
Welcome to St Mark’s Anglican Church
a welcoming, inclusive community where questions are
encouraged and everyone has a place at God's table .
A particular welcome to those who are visiting us over this most holy
time of the year. We hope your time with us has given you a glimpse of
the love and hope that are at the heart of the Easter mysteries.
“This is God’s table and everyone is invited!”
At those services where the Eucharist (Holy Communion) is celebrated
over this weekend, anyone who wishes to do so may join us in
receiving the blessed bread and wine, the body and blood of Christ.
“May we who receive these things be found in Christ, and Christ in us.”
Alternately you may remain in your seat, or come and simply ask for a
prayer or blessing.
We wish you a holy and happy Easter.
Bishop Stephen Pickard joins us for Holy Week
and Easter this year and will be our preacher at
services on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and
Sunday!
Bishop Stephen is currently the Executive Director of
the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in
Canberra. He is an Assistant Bishop in the CanberraGoulburn Diocese and is the author of several books,
most recently Seeking the Church: an Introduction to Ecclesiology and
In-Between God: Theology, Community and Discipleship. Bishop
Stephen will be accompanied by his wife Jennifer - please make them
both feel welcome.
We Ask You to Pray for the Sick
Athan Ray, Susan Gow, James King, Jill (daughter of Ruth & John Gates), Ashley Wells,
Madge Raymond, Betty Hoskins, Woodrow family, Mitchell, Russell Stitz, Julie (daughter of
Arthur & Merina), Dulcie Snowsill, Megan Pizzey, David Irving, John & Rayma Ritzau, Pascal
Raibaut, Jill McPherson, Robin Murcott, Donna Dixey, Warwick Wayling, Sydney Foster, Doug
Lloyd, Sarah Bird, Catherine Young, Marina Furmidge, Bob Eccleston, Frank Kent, Carolyn
Hartwig, Bernadette Muggeridge, Dana-Jay Kinslow, Irene, Dorothy Bromley, Joy Pain, Danie
Champness, Benjamin McManus, Tom and Rose Smith, Christine Woods, Billy, Robyn
Ohlson, Dianne Brown, Max O'Rourke
A six-year-old Scottish girl named Lulu wrote a letter to God:
“To God, How did you get invented?”
Lulu's father, who is not a believer, sent her letter to the
Archbishop of Canterbury, who sent the following letter in reply:
Dear Lulu,
Your dad has sent on your letter and asked if I have any answers. It’s
a difficult one! But I think God might reply a bit like this –
‘Dear Lulu – Nobody invented me – but lots of people discovered me
and were quite surprised. They discovered me when they looked
round at the world and thought it was really beautiful or really
mysterious and wondered where it came from. They discovered me
when they were very very quiet on their own and felt a sort of peace
and love they hadn’t expected. Then they invented ideas about me –
some of them sensible and some of them not very sensible. From
time to time I sent them some hints – specially in the life of Jesus – to
help them get closer to what I’m really like. But there was nothing
and nobody around before me to invent
me. Rather like somebody who writes a
story in a book, I started making up the
story of the world and eventually
invented human beings like you who
could ask me awkward questions!’
And then he’d send you lots of love and
sign off. I know he doesn’t usually write
letters, so I have to do the best I can on
his behalf. Lots of love from me too.
+Archbishop Rowan
Children and Families at St Mark’s
The Youth, Children and Families Ministry at St Marks offers a variety of
opportunities to gather and grow as God’s family.
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for preschool aged children and
their carers. The program runs on Wednesday mornings during term time.
Friday Night Frenzy is our primary aged youth group. The group meets every Friday
at 5:30pm during term time and aims to be a fun, friendly and safe environment for
children in grades 1 – 6.
United Youth is our High school aged youth group. United kicks off at 7:00pm on
Friday evenings.
Messy Church is a great way for the whole family to get involved in activities that
convey the message of Jesus Christ in an environment that is relaxed and familiar.
Messy Church is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, starting at 4:00pm and
finishing around 6:00pm including a meal for the whole family.
The CAP Money Course is a revolutionary money management course that teaches
people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that really works and is run
at St Marks, from time to time during the year. Contact our office for the full list of
dates
For more information about our major programs or the many other ways to connect
with people of the same age and stage of life contact: Jeremy Couch - 07 5445 2060
or ycaf@stmarksbuderim.org.au
From Fr. Jeremy
In a world where there is so much pain and sorrow, the
Easter mysteries give us hope that hate and violence
and despair do not have the last word. In the
resurrection, love triumphs and we are given a glimpse
of the possibilities open to us when we live out of love
instead of fear.
I hope that however you spend your Easter it will be a
holy and hope-filled time of celebration.
Thank you for spending part of your Easter with us - I hope your time here
has been a helpful and holy addition to your celebrations.
Christ is risen! Alleluia!!
Fr Jeremy Greaves
In June 2016, Fr Jeremy, Liz Kolbe and John Woodward will be walking 100km to raise money and
awareness for Oxfam Australia.
Teams have 48 hours to walk the 100km trail, walking through the night until the end. The event raises
vital funds for Oxfam Australia.
Our team, “Blisters on Buderim” is hoping to raise
well over $5000 to help some of the world’s poorest
people. Our fundraising enables Oxfam to continue its work delivering projects that support
orphans and people affected by HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa, that educate people in
Laos on efficient farming techniques and that improve Indigenous health and wellbeing in
regional Australia.
Please consider how you may be able to get behind us, either by sponsoring us directly or
referring us to others.
If you would like to sponsor us, please follow the link: http://oxf.tw/23692 or place any donations in an envelope in the collection plate clearly labelled Oxfam.
Monster Market Saturday 30 July!!!
Planning continues for the Monster Market.. Sheds
around Buderim are beginning to fill with books
When was the last time you sorted through your cupboards?
When was the last time you had a good tidy of your shed?
Our Flower Guild arranged the fresh flowers this Easter
bought with donations given in memory of loved ones.
Kees Callenbach
Trevor Wortley
Owen & John Ovesen
Peter James
Alec Meares
Bob Rollston
Richard Bosanquet
March 27th Easter Sunday
5.30am
7.00am
8.30.am
10.15am
Deb Bird
Sue Lester
John Mitchell
Don & Sally White
Deb Bird
Barbara Stone, Deb Bird,
Brian Tutton, Tony Brackley
Sides-persons
Geoff Stokes
Garry Shaw
Brian & Jenny Duckworth
Erica & Rod Haines
Readers
Ian Lindsay
Bernice Callenbach
LA
Intercessors
Jane MyIntyre
Organist
Emily Poh
Morning Tea
Pamela Davey
David & Karen Herring, John & Mary
Scroggie
Pamela Davey
April 3rd Easter 2
7.00am
8.30.am
10.15am
Mel Tipper
Jan Jones
Don & Sally White
Brian Tutton, Barbara
Stone, Tony Brackley
Bernice Callenbach
David Craig
Kevin & Noela Oswin
Judy Lewis
Lynda Grant
Naomi Cambell
Sarah Seeberg
Margaret Lloyd
Intercessors
Judy Clarke
Joan Edwards
Organist
Emily Poh
David Hall
Morning Tea
Peter & Jennie Birt
Helen Peacock
Elaine Young
Teresa Treverton
Eilein Muller
LA
Sides-persons Pamela Davey
Pam Linnett
Readers
There are many opportunities for ministry at St Mark’s.
We are always happy to hear from people interested in reading the scriptures during
worship, leading intercessions and those interested in becoming a Lay Assistant.
There are also opportunities to assist with children’s ministry, RI at the school,
looking after the church grounds and many other things.
Please speak to Fr Jeremy if you are interested in any of these things.
Parish Directory
St Mark’s Anglican Church
Main St Buderim
P.O. Box 43 Buderim 4556 QLD
E-Mail: stmarksbuderim@gmail.com
www.stmarksbuderim.org.au
Secretary:- Julie Griscti; available Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri mornings Telephone: 07 5445 2060
Rector:- The Ven Jeremy Greaves
Children & Family Coordinator:- Jeremy Couch
Email: rector@stmarksbuderim.org.au
Email: ycaf@stmarksbuderim.org.au
Ph: 5445 2060 (O) 0428 315 763 (M) Ph: 5445 2060 (O) 0490 487 867 (M) text after hours
Churchwardens
Sue Milwright ( 5478 1049)
Andrew Butterworth (5476 5484)
Anna McKinlay (5450 1301)
This Week
TODAY
5.30am
7.00am
8.30am
10.15am
Lighting of the New Fire
Holy Eucharist
Family Eucharist
Choral Eucharist with Confirmation
Monday
9.30am Christian meditation group
all welcome
Wednesday
10.00am Holy Communion
Thursday
4.30pm Meditation Group in chapel &
Celtic Evening Prayer all welcome
5.30pm followed by community prayer
for refugees
Reading for next Sunday
Acts 5.27-32, Revelation 1.4-8, John 20.19-31
St Mark’s is open every day during daylight hours for quiet prayer and reflection.
For your Diary
APRIL
Sunday 10th
Sunday 17th
Thursday 21st
Sunday 24th
2.00pm Sunday Afternoon Conversation - Jihad of Jesus
4.00pm-6.00pm Messy Church
3.30pm Healing Service
5.00pm Evensong
MAY
Sunday 8th
Sunday 17th
Thursday 19th
Sunday 22nd
Attilla Sautov in concert
4.00pm-6.00pm Messy Church
3.30pm Healing Service
5.00pm Evensong