Service details for Sunday 27th September and church notices

Sunday 27 September 2015

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Morning Praise, All Age Family Service

Service Leader & Preacher David Roche

Worship Leaders: Amy Roche & Karim Girgis

Readings: Psalm 92, Ephesians 2: 11-22

Collect

Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Today: We Are Family!

The theme of ‘trees’ continues. God’s best for us is that we are planted like trees, by streams of water yielding fruit for him. Psalm 92 tells us we will flourish like the Cedars of Lebanon when we are planted in the house of the Lord, only there will we bear fruit in old age, and stay fresh and green. The challenge to be rooted in God’s family is always a real one, both relationally and spiritually. Let us engage again with the truth that we are a new humanity, ‘no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.’ (Ephesians 2:19-20)       

Alpha Course starts Tuesday 6th  October 

The Alpha course is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in an open and friendly environment. Each session starts with a meal together, followed by a talk and then open group discussion. The course will run on Tuesday evenings in October and

November from 7pm in the church hall, we ask for a donation towards the meal. All are welcome please see David for more information.

Morning Worship will be followed by our Community Lunch on the terrace.....bring something tasty to share!! Please join us--- All are very welcome!

Notices

Are you new to All Saints?

Would you like to join a midweek Homegroup/small group or register your kids for Young Church /Youth Group ? Please speak with David

Please complete a contact sheet with your contact details so you can get our news and events,.  We want you to feel at home, involved and part of our church family. :)

Next Sunday (October 4) Jumble Sale - Come and hunt for bargains on the Bric a Brac, Book and 'Gently-used' clothing stalls!

Proceeds help to support our Prison Ministry. Please see Dorothy for further info.

Saturday October 3 - Men’s prayer breakfast; 10am - 11:30, Church Hall, cost 5,000LL Please RSVP to David so that catering can be organised!!

Sunday October 11 - All Saint’s Picnic at Baabda Forest, all welcome. Bring your own lunch, the aim is to travel after church to Baabda, we will arrange lifts the week before. There is plenty of space for children to play and run free.

Admission is 3,000LL for adults and 2,000LL for kids. There are tables for eating, NO barbecues.

Friday October 16 - 7:30pm - Girls Night!

All ladies warmly invited chez Amy (Mansourieh). Bring nibbles and/or a bottle (or anything

delicious!) contact Amy for directions. If you have never been to a Girl’s Night, It’s simply a time for women to get together for a relaxing evening, to make friends and encourage each other, with plenty of fun and laughter along the way. Not to be missed - get a baby sitter and come! Amy: 78 832 510

Sunday October 25 - Visit of Archbishop Suheil Dawani. This will be a joint service with the

Arabic congregation and the service time is likely to change to 10am (TBC).

Service details for Sunday 20 September and Church notices.

Sunday 20 September 2015

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Morning Praise

Service Leader: David Roche

Preacher: Peter Ford

Worship Leader: Amy Roche & Karim Girgis

Readings: Psalm 1:1-3, James 3:13-18, Mark 9:33-37

Collect

O Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you;

and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do,

and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Today: Psalm 1

In our reading from Psalm 1, the person who follows God's ways is compared to a tree. In fact, the tree is an important symbol in many Bible passages. Today we examine, from the Bible, how trees can teach us about God's care for us, and how we can better live as true disciples of Christ.

 NOTICES:

Alpha Course starting Tuesday 6th  October 

The Alpha course is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in an open and friendly environment. Each session starts with a meal together, followed by a talk and then open group discussion. The course will run on Tuesday evenings in October and

November from 7pm in the church hall, we ask for a donation towards the meal. All are welcome please see David for more information.

Are you new to All Saints? Would you like to join a midweek Homegroup/small group? Please speak with David Please complete a welcome form with your email, so you can get our news and events and register your kids for Young Church and Youth Group. We want you to feel at home, involved and part of our church family. Sunday September 27 - All Saint’s Community bring-and-share lunch after the service, please bring your favourite dish to share. See Ruth Saturday October 3 - Men’s prayer breakfast; 10am - 11:30, Church Hall, cost 5,000LL RSVP David. Sunday October 11 - All Saint’s Picnic at Baabda Forest, all welcome. There is plenty of space for children to play and run free. The aim is to travel after church to Baabda, admission is 3,000LL for adults and 2,000LL for kids. There are tables for eating, barbecues are not allowed.

Service details for Sunday 13 September and Church notices

Sunday 13 September 2015

Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

10 am Memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry

of the Late Bishop Samir Kafity (12th Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem)

Reverend Imad Zoorob

Pastor David Roche

Worship Leader: Amy Roche

Readings: Psalm 23, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34

Collect

God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that,

always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Sunday 27th Sept :Bring and Share Lunch after Morning service

Sat 3rd Oct : Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Sunday 11th Oct : Picnic in Baabda Forest, after Morning Worship

Alpha Course starting Tuesday 6th  October 

The Alpha course is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in an open and friendly environment. Each session starts with a meal together, followed by a talk and then open group discussion. The course will run on Tuesday evenings in October and November from 7pm in the church hall, we ask for a donation towards the meal. All are welcome please see David for more information.

Would you like to join a midweek Homegroup/small group? Please speak with David

 Are you new to All Saints?

Please complete a welcome form with your email, so you can get our news and events and register your kids for Young Church and Youth Group.  Please see Ruth if you would like to help out in  Young  Church, Youth group, worship & music teams or reading  the scripture during Morning Worship. 

We want you to feel at home, involved and part of our church family.

All Saints’ Prison Ministry team would appreciate any of the following items: Kalamet phone cards, sanitary napkins, towels (used ok), sugar, salt, pasta, Kleenex, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, snacks, instant noodles, toilet paper, bottled water.

Thank you!

Service details for Sunday 6th September and Church notices

The summer holidays are almost over for most of us and we have an exciting calendar of events for Autumn/Fall!!

This week we welcome David back from a busy summer in England.

The service details for Morning Worship this Sunday are as follows:

Sunday 6 September 2015

Fourteenth  Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Holy Communion

Reverend Imad Zoorob presiding

Service Leader & Preacher: David Roche

Worship Leader: Andrea Smith

Readings: Psalm 119: 57-72, James 2:1-10, 14-17, Mark 7:24-37

  

Collect

Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Godly compassion (Mark 7:24-37)

Jesus comes to Lebanon! Today's Gospel reading centers on two stories of healing and a whole lot of compassion. Jesus is trying to keep a low profile in order to teach his disciples and not draw opposition, but can’t refuse to wonderfully and miraculously change peoples lives when people seek him out. In both stories

family and friends go to Jesus on another’s behalf. This is an encouraging

reminder to us all to not grow weary of doing good when it appears there is no hope! Let us keep brining the brokenness around us to Jesus and be persistent in prayer and faith that he can and does bring his Kingdom into the here and now. The crowd were overwhelmed with amazement at the new life Jesus brought their friend,  “He has done everything well,” they said - Let us also praise Him who has done everything well.

Please stay after the service for refreshments - All welcome!

 Church notices:

Next Sunday, September 13th we will be having a joint service with the Arabic Congregation at 10am.  This will form part of several memorial services across the diocese to celebrate the life and ministry of the Late Bishop Samir Kafity (12th Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem).

Sunday September 27 - All Saint’s Community bring-and-share lunch, after the service on the Church Terrace.....bring your favourite dish to share! (see Ruth)

Saturday October 3 - Men’s prayer breakfast; 10am - 11:30, cost 5,000LL RSVP David. (in the Church Hall)

  

Sunday October 11 - All Saint’s Picnic at Baabda Forrest, all welcome. There is plenty of space for children to play and run free. The aim is to travel after church to Baabda, admission is 3,000LL for adults and 2,000LL for kids. There are tables for eating, barbecues are not allowed.

Prison Ministry

Imagine 70-80 women packed into an underground "room" with no AC, where they are unable to sleep because there's not enough space for them all to lie down.......these are the conditions that female migrant workers endure in prison. 

The Prison Ministry team is asking for donations of water for the women in prison.

If anyone would like to cook for women prisoners please see Elma or Ruth.

Do you know a lawyer with experience in property and inheritancce? If you do please forward contact details to me. Thanks.

Are you new at All Saints? Please introduce yourselves! If you would like to be kept up to date with service info, Jumble Sales, picnics, River Hikes, Home Groups, Young Church, Youth Group and the many other activities we are involved in then please make sure that we have your email and contact details. (see Ruth)

Service details for Sunday July 12th 2015

Morning Worship for Sunday 12th July will be at 11:15am and will be Morning Praise.

This week, David, Zac and Levi have cleaned the windows of the Church Hall, downstairs, and cleaning of the church carpets was organised by Rachel Begbie. Enormous thanks to everyone for their hard work.

Next year let's make cleaning the church building an All Saints' Family Day Activity so that we can all share the fun!

Service details for Sunday 28th June and church notices

Sunday 28th June

Fourth Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Morning Praise: All Age Family Worship

Service Leader: David Roche

Preacher: Ewen Todd

Worship Leaders: Amy Roche & Karim Girgis

Readings: Psalm 30   --- Matthew 113:24-30, 34-43

Collect

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not our hold on things eternal; grant this, heavenly Father, for our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Hidden in Plain Sight

With opposition to his ministry growing Jesus wanted to share the secret of the Kingdom of God with his disciples through parables, but to those on the outside these were incomprehensible: "they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding." Much is hidden in plain sight, and only after the coming of the Holy Spirit could they and we understand their true meaning.

Please stay after the service for refreshments. All welcome!

Notice:
Jumble Sale downstairs after Morning Worship. Come and browse for bargains among the "gently used" clothes, the bookshelves and the bric-a-brac!!

Service details and church notices for Sunday 21st June

Sunday 21 June 2015

Third Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Morning Prayer

 

Service Leader & Preacher: David Roche

Worship Leaders: Amy Roche & Karim Girgis

Readings - Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 - 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 - Mark 4:35-41

 

 

Notices

Banns of Marriage

Mr. Christopher Bradley & Ms. Pamela Hakim

 

 

Trusting God in the Storm

On Sunday January 25 1736 John Wesley's Journal records his observation of Moravian missionaries. They were on board a ship bound for America when hit by a terrifying storm, most passengers were crying in fear yet the Moravian missionaries held a service and calmly sung praises to God. Wesley writes ‘From them I went to their crying, trembling neighbours, and pointed out to them the difference in the hour of trial, between him that feareth God, and him that feareth him not. At twelve the wind fell. This was the most glorious day which I have hitherto seen’. Following Jesus does not mean that we never encounter trouble, pain, fear, but we can learn to trust in Him, lean on Him and in faith know for ourselves the peace he longs to give us and that when he said he would never leave us or forsake us he meant it! What ever the storm we may encounter Jesus cares for us and is there with us, not looking from the shoreline.

Collect

Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Next Sunday, 28th June, there will be a Jumble Sale after Morning Worship. Come and browse for bargains!!!

Service details for Sunday 14th June and Church notices

Sunday 14th June 

Second Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Morning Praise

Service Leader Kristi Lonheim

Preacher : Peter Ford

Worship Leader: David Roche

Readings:

1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13

2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Mark 4:26-34

Collect

Lord, you have taught us that all our doings, without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ's sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We all know that the Christian life is not always clear and simple path. Much of the time, we face situations that are difficult to resolve or explain: natural disasters; the tragedies of political and religious conflict; disappointment with the shortcomings in ourselves or in others. Nevertheless, we confess that God is at work in ways we do not understand. The Season of Pentecost reminds us that much of the Holy Spirit's involvement in the world today is hidden from our view. Today, we consider those around us -- relatives, friends, colleagues -- who seem to be slow or unresponsive to the roles that they have in the family, at work, in society, or in the church. We remember that the Spirit is still at work among them -- and within us -- bringing to fruition God's purposes according to God's timing.

Notices:

28th June, following Morning Service, JUMBLE SALE, browse for bargains along the gently used clothes rail, the book shelves and amongst the Bric a Brac!!

Please join us for refreshments and a chat after the service. All welcome!

Service details for 7th June 2015 and Church notices

Sunday 7 June 2015

First Sunday after Trinity

11:15am Holy Communion & Baptism of Grace Catherine Roche

Reverend Imad Zoorob presiding

Service Leader & Preacher: David Roche

Worship Leaders: Jonathan Acker & Kristi Lonheim

Readings: 1 Peter 2: 4-10, Luke 9: (51) 57-62

Collect

O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Cost of Following Christ

Today our Gospel reading focuses on the important consideration we must give when we say to Jesus ‘I will follow You’. There can be no playing games with the master, no double mindedness, if we belong to Him our lives are not our own. He has called us out of darkness into marvellous light; when Jesus is our first priority we see that he has called us to be a ‘holy priesthood’, we belong to Father God and we belong with His people. Having received mercy, grace and new life we are to proclaim His Kingdom. In all we do, we should remember the Lord’s encouragement ‘freely you have received; freely give’.

Notices:

At our AGM we set a budget of $42,000, which means we need an Offering of $10,500 per quarter, and we achieved that in the first quarter of 2015! As we look forward to Summer, when the Offering is traditionally low, please consider how you give to All Saints’. Our Mission Giving means that we donate 10% of our Offering to charity and we will see that in evidence today as we present a cheque to Rev Imad for St Luke’s Centre.

Saints” go Camping!!  A night under canvas at Sharewood Camp, Friday 12th June: Bonfire, marshmallows, kids activities and walks. See Ruth for details.

JUMBLE SALE June 28th Hunt for bargains in the Bric a brac, among the books and on the “gently used” clothes rails!!

Please stay after the service for refreshments - All welcome!

Service details for Trinity Sunday and church notices

Sunday 31 May 2015

Trinity Sunday

11:15am Morning Praise

Service Leader & Preacher: David Roche

Worship Leader: Andrea Smith

Readings: Philippians 2: 1-11, Matthew 3: 1-17

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Tri-unity of God

Today we explore who God is as Trinity! The Athanasian Creed from the 5th century says, 'we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons; nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all one; the Glory equal, the Majesty coeternal, and yet they are not three eternals; but one eternal...the Father is Almighty; the Son Almighty; and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And yet they are not three Almighties; but one Almighty. So the Father is God; the Son is God; and the Holy Ghost is God'. Connect all the dots by using only 4 straight lines, connected end-to-end.

Girls' Night!!

Friday June 5th 7:30pm at Amy's home in Mansourieh. All welcome for some fun and friendship.Bring some nibbles or something in a bottle. Directions and further info from Amy, amy_roche@hotmail.com

All Saints' T shirts are now available!!

Please see Ruth to order.

Weekend away at Qorzahaya Monastery, near Ehden, 11th & 12th July. Please contact Robert Delhaas as soon as possible to book.  r.delhaas@gmail.com Reservations need to be made by June 7th please.

Saints' go Camping

Several families from All Saints' have expressed interest in a night away camping.

Join us! Bring your friends!

Friday night June 12th at Sharewood Camp, Metn.

http://sharewoodcamp.com/

some pics available here:

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Most of us will head up the mountain when our kids are home from school. There will be an evening Bonfire with karaoke and marshmallow toasting!

Tents are permanent, have a hard floor, an electric light and a socket. Bring a sleeping bag/blankets. It will be chilly in the evening so pack a sweater. Buffet breakfast is included in the price. Showers and toilets available.

Adults $20

Kids under 13 $12

There are activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, and archery as well as a zip line and safe play items for smaller children.

Open ticket for activities: Adult $20 and kids $12

There is a restaurant for lunch/snacks.

Please feel free to bring your own snacks along too.

For booking please call Sharewood Camp 03 294 298 directly.

If you have spaces in your car, please let Ruth, Church Administrator, know as there are some folk who would love a ride!

Service details for 17th May and Church notices.

Ascension Sunday, May 17th

Morning Prayer 11:15am

Service leader – David Roche 

Worship Leader – Jonathan Acker

Preacher – Dr. Peter Ford

Readings     Acts 1: 1-11     1 Corinthians 15:3-8    John 16:5-16

Collect

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens, so we in heart and mind may also ascend and with him continually dwell; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Ascension Sunday
Last Thursday was Ascension Day, when many church traditions (including Anglican) celebrated the moment when Jesus made his final dramatic departure from his disciples. A special service was held here at All Saints Church, but since many would not have been able to attend, we are remembering the Ascension of Christ today. This event tends to be overshadowed by the two major holy days on either side of it, Easter and Pentecost (to be celebrated next Sunday). Our Scripture passages and reflection will focus on how Ascension Day fits in the church calendar, its meaning for the disciples, and its importance for the life and witness of the church today. Jesus may no longer be present with us physically, but the events surrounding his Ascension remind us that he is very present with us spiritually!

Notices

"Amazing Grace" Choir practice after Morning Worship today, preparing for performance next Sunday. All welcome.

Next Sunday: Bring and Share International Pot Luck Lunch after Morning Service. Sign up with Ruth and let her know what delicious treat you are bringing to share!!

All welcome for Refreshments downstairs after Worship.

Service details for Sunday 10th May, and Church notices.

Sunday 10th May 2015

Fifth Sunday after Easter

 11:15am Morning Praise

Service Leader: David Roche, Worship Leader: Andrea Smith

Preacher: Kristi Lonheim

Youth Group and Young Church will leave after the first set of songs.

Readings: Psalm 98   Acts 10:44-48     John 15:9-17

Collect

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin, to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit.

This week we are delving into John 15:9 -17 and what is means to have true and complete love and joy - to be chosen as Jesus’ friend.

ENORMOUS Thanks to our Youth Leaders, Guest Speakers and helpers for making Youth Camp last weekend such a HUGE success!! Please ask anyone from Youth Group to tell you all about it!

The Kitchen Club: Next class Thursday 14th May 10:30am—1:30pm Come and learn to cook traditional Lebanese family meals while we slice, dice, CHAT and eat!! All ages welcome, bring babies, kids, teens and grandma. Please see Ruth or Amy for details.

Date for your diaries: International Bring & Share Lunch Sunday 24th May after Morning Service. Please bring sweet or savoury dishes to share, see  Ruth or Kathryn to sign up. Strong folks please see John Stiefel if you can help with setting up of tables, chairs, and gazeboes before the service.

Would you like to be more involved at All Saints? Please see Ruth to sign up for  Welcome(includes handing out Bibles and Pew Sheets), readings, communion assistants, and offertory counters during May, June, July and August.

CALLING ALL SINGERS!  On 24th May (Pentecost Sunday) we are going to do a choral performance of Amazing Grace.
We will meet for 2 practices: this Sunday 10th, and 17th May directly after the church service (around 12.30-1pm). I’d love to include hearing a line of the song in as many different languages as possible!
Please join us if you can – all ages welcome!

Amy x

All are welcome for refreshments downstairs after the service.

Service details for Sunday 3rd May 2015 and Church Notices.

Sunday, 3rd May 2015

Fifth Sunday after Easter

11:15am Holy Communion

Officiating Communion: Rev Imad Zoorob

Service Leader & Preacher David Roche,

Worship Leaders: Jonathan Acker & Kristi Lonheim

Young Church will leave after the first hymn and continue downstairs.

Readings: Acts 8:26-40  Psalm 22:25-31   John 15:1-8

Collect

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant that, as by your grace going before us you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Resurrection Fruit

In this Easter season we have studied the blessing of Unity (Psalm 133), and on the day of our AGM we considered our calling to care for each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, and to live in a way that blesses those outside our faith community (ACTS 3). The local church is the hope of the world (Bill Hybels). Today our focus is on the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian; the fruit of remaining in Christ (John 15) leads to the fruit of telling others about Christ (Acts 8). Philip was obedient to share the good news about Jesus and invested time with the Ethiopian, who represents those who are geographically and ethnically far away. In Christ there is no discrimination and all are welcome! Although we are not all ‘evangelists’, we are all called to live out the gospel and bear resurrection fruit in the way we behave and speak. Scripture is clear, where opportunity arises, we should make the most of telling others the most important news anyone will ever hear. Who will you tell this week?

A huge “Thank you” to everyone who gave so generously to last week's Special Offering. We gave $765 to the  Assyrian Refugees via NEST. 

Thanks also to everyone who made the Jumble Sale such a success (especially Dorothy!), we raised $230 for the Relief Fund.

All are welcome to join us for Refreshments downstairs after the service.