Sunday, May 25, 2008

Why Worry?!

Hello Everyone,
This week we look at the widespread problem of worry. Endemic to everyone everywhere, worry just won't go away. But Jesus tells us not to worry. How do we, as His people, reconcile His command to our life?

Join Pastor John Henderson as he leads us in God's word on the subject!

Click to download or listen: Why Worry?!

Illawarra Lutheran Parish
25th May 2008
2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Prayer of the Day.
Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for loving us and making us yours through your Son. Teach us to live as your people and to show in our deeds what we profess in our faith. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Readings for the Week.
Isaiah 49: 8-16a
1 Corinthians 4: 1-5
Matthew 6: 24-34

Photo credit: 'Arum Lily' by Claudia Meyer, St Germain en Laye, Yvelines, France.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Mysterious Yet Personal.


Hello!
Welcome to Trinity Sunday! Join in with Lay Reader Mark as he brings us the Good News of Jesus Christ and his Gospel for this day.

Click to download or listen:
Mysterious Yet Personal.


Illawarra Lutheran Parish
18th May 2008
Trinity Sunday


Prayer of the Day.
Eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit and you live in the perfect unity of love. Give us sure faith in you, so that we share in your holy fellowship and life as three Persons in one God, now and forever. Amen.

Readings for the Week.
Genesis 1: 1 to 2:4a
2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 (14)
Matthew 28: 16-20

Photo credit: 'Stained Glass Tidings 3' by Jeremy Doorten, Prince Albert, SK, Canada.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Pentecost!


Hello Again!
This week the Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost, which is the giving of the Holy Spirit to mankind. Originally a feast celebrated for the giving of the Law to Moses on Mt Sinai, it is now, as a Christian celebration, to remember the day the Holy Spirit decended, in an unmistakable way, onto those frightened and cowering apostles, transforming them into fearless proclaimers of the Truth.

This week, Lay Reader Steve brings us the words of Martin Luther as he reads the sermon from Acts 2: 1-21.

Click to listen or download: Pentecost Sunday.

Illawarra Lutheran Parish
11 May 2008
Pentecost


Prayer for the Day.
Almighty and merciful God, you sent your Holy Spirit at Pentecost, making the disciples bold to preach the Good News. Send us out with the power of the same Spirit to spread the fire of your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Readings for the Week.
Acts 2: 1-21
1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13
John 20: 19-23

Monday, May 05, 2008

Majesty and Ministry.


Hello Again,

Welcome to Ascension Sunday, the day we celebrate the Lord's return to the Right Hand of God in Heaven.

This week, Lay Reader Manfred takes us through this great Ascension Day, and just what it means to us!

Click to listen or download: Majesty and Ministry.


Illawarra Lutheran Parish
4th May 2008
Ascension Sunday

Prayer of the Day.
Thank you, eternal Father, that your dear Son Jesus ascended to your right hand, to rule over all things as Lord. Keep your church in the unity that the Spirit gives and bring all creation to submit to Christ as Lord. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Readings for the Week.
Acts 1: 6-14
1 Peter 4: 12-14 & 5: 6-11
John 17: 1-11

Photo credit: 'Stairway to Heaven' by Tracy Olson, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Please note: due to an unplanned absence, there was no recording of last weeks service.