I Am The Greatest!

Hello All,
This week Pastor John presents the scriptural message of Mark 9:30-37. Jesus explained to the quarelling disciples that their own place in the coming 'New World Order' was not based on a geo-political, temporal glory but that they should be looking to be as a little child, having no important rank but only wishing to serve others without thought for themselves.

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Illawarra Lutheran Parish
1st October, 2006
17th Sunday after Pentecost.

Prayer of the Day

Holy God, take away any obstacles that cause us to stumble or fall in our faith and keep us from causing others to stumble. 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 for General Synod.

As General Synod begins in Queensland this weekend we pray for the safety and protection of every delegate as they travel and for your blessing on them as they represent your Church. As the debate on the ordination of women is entered into, we pray for the unity of the Church and our Confession of Faith. Whatever the outcome of General Synod, keep us together in the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. May you will be done among us and through us for the blessing of the world you call us to serve in Jesus' name. Amen.

Prayer Points.

• Give thanks for God's blessing on Tilda S. who enters God's family through the waters of baptism at St John's this morning. Pray that Tilda may gow in faith and understanding of Jesus.
• Give thanks for the opportunities we have to worship in peace.
• Give thanks for the meeting of LCA pastors this past week and pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to direct the decisions of Synod.
• Give thanks of the blessing of God on the marriage of Joanne W. and Thomas M. yesterday.
• Pray for all those who are weak or marginalized in our community. Pray for the ability to reach out in love to them.
• Pray for those who are sick or in hospital: Fritz T., Max C., Irmgard J., Christine F. and Linda F.
• Pray for St John's Lutheran School in Jindera and it's principle, Sharon Kotzur.
• Pray for families who are divided by animosity and jealousy.
• Pray for opportunities to serve and to reveal the greatness of God through service.

SPECIAL NOTICE:
Thank you to the family and friends of Tilda S. (Eila R.'s granddaughter) allowing us to share in the celebration of her baptism.

Next week (8-10-06) we will have Rev Joe Strelan as guest preacher. Please come along to hear the message.

Todays Readings.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:30-37

Todays Liturgical Colour is
GREEN

Minor Festivals and Colours this week:
None this week.

Thought for the Week.
What can you say about a society that says that God is dead and Elvis is alive?

Irv Kupcinet (July 31, 1912 – November 10, 2003) was a Chicago Sun-Times columnist and broadcast personality based in Chicago, Illinois.

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