My Dad's a Farmer!

Hello Everyone!
This week, Pastor John celebrates Australian Fathers Day with the message of the Prodigal Son. Do you often think that once we have failed others, that there is no way back to their trust? God shows us that no matter what we have done, once we are His children He will always welcome us home, indeed running to meet us so that we don't turn away again.
Our happiness is His glory, just as an earthly father glories in the happiness and achievments of his own children.

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Illawarra Lutheran Parish.
3rd September, 2006.
13th Sunday after Pentecost.

Prayer of the Day.

Holy and faithful God, keep us from piety that is only for show. Wash us completely clean, so that what flows out of us may be pure and good. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Prayer Points.

• Pray for the comfort for the family of George Wurth who died last Monday, especially for Hedwig as she morns the loss of her husband.
• Pray for the blessing of the Holy Spirit on our parish as we seek to be faithful to God's call.
• Pray for those in our community suffering illness: Fritz T. (chemo), Linda F. (bronchitis), Max C. (ill health), Christine F. (pain management), Roma W. (recovering from surgery).
• Pray for the work of Pastor Howard Schilling, chaplain of Albury Aged Care.
• Pray for Helga S. as she travels overseas.

Todays Readings.
Deuteronomy 4:1,2,6-9
James 1:17-27
Mark 7: 1-8, 15-15, 21-23

Todays Liturgical colour is
GREEN

Minor Festivals and Colours this week:
None this week.

Thought for the Week.

"Fish is the only food that is considered spoiled once it smells like what it is."
P. J. O'Rourke US humorist & political commentator.

Photo credit: 'Don't Let Go' by Adrian Yee, Canada.