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TRINITY LUTHERAN church
“Sharing in God’s love”
268 Hume Street,
PO BOX 1130,
Toowoomba, Qld,
4350.
CHRISTCHURCH LUTHERAN church
“Together we walk in Christ”
10519 New England Highway
PO BOX 95,
Highfields, Qld, 4352
Pastor: Michael Braunberger B.Th, B.Ag.Sc.
Ph: 4632 1043 Mobile Ph: 0401 806 806
Email: michael.braunberger@lca.org.au
PASSION/PALM SUNDAY
April 1st, 2012
Year B Altar colour Violet
WELCOME!
M: The hour has come
C: for the Son of Man to be glorified.
(John 12:23)
* IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME WITH US, a very special welcome to you. If we can do anything for you, please let us know. We would love to have you worship with us again.
SERVICES NEXT WEEK
THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2012 MAUNDY THURSDAY
7:30pm Trinity
Year B Altar colour White
Exodus 12:1-4(5-10)11-14 The institution of the Passover
Psalm 116:1,2,12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 The institution of the Lord’s supper
John 13:1-17,31b-35 Jesus washes his disciples’ feet
FRIDAY APRIL 6, 2012 GOOD FRIDAY
8am ChristChurch 10am Trinity
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 The Suffering Servant of God (fourth ‘Servant Song’)
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25 Jesus, our priest and sacrifice
John 18:1 – 19:42 The passion according to St John
SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2012 EASTER SUNDAY
8am Trinity 10am ChristChurch
Genesis 1:1 – 2:4a Genesis 7:1-5,11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20,21
Isaiah 55:1-11 Proverbs 8:18,19-21; 9:4b-6
Ezekiel 36:24-28 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Zephaniah 3:14-20
| SERVICE TIMES | TODAY | NEXT
SUNDAY |
1st,3rd,5th Sunday of month | 2nd,4th Sunday
of month |
| TRINITY | 10:00 am | 8:00 am | 10:00am | 8:00 am |
| CHRISTCHURCH | 8:00 am | 10:00 am | 8:00 am | 10:00 am |
| Dates | Apr 1,15,29 | Apr 8,22 |
PRAYER OF THE DAY
M: Let us pray for humility.
C: Loving Father of all, your only Son came as a servant and was obedient all the way to his death on the cross.
Make us humble like Christ, and bring us to be with him in his glory.
For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
NOTES ON THE READINGS
PALM GOSPEL – MARK 11:1-11: Jesus was approaching Jerusalem, knowingly going to his death. His entry to Jerusalem in the account of St Mark was to establish in the public mind his claim to messiahship. The mode of entry, seated upon a humble ass (not a militaristic steed) was in keeping with the biblical thought of a royal personage coming in peace. However, in his earthly poverty he even needed a borrowed animal to ride upon. The cries of greeting, with a royal carpet of garments, identified Jesus with the promised descendant of King David, the ruler of a kingdom which would last forever. But his kingdom very soon had to be rejected for God’s plan of salvation to unfold. It is still rejected by the vast majority to this day. The Christ has died, the Christ has risen, the Christ will come again!
ISAIAH 50:4-9: This suffering servant song of Isaiah characterises a faithful prophet of the Lord who is both persecuted and hailed before court. The section portrays his life-long daily learning from the Lord, his readiness willingly to undergo spiteful, degrading and violent treatment in obedience to the Lord, and his rock-solid firmness, despite all, to trust implicitly in his ultimate public acceptance as righteous. He can therefore confidently rise above the seeming victory of his accusers. Jesus again fits the conditions of the prophecy.
PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11: St Paul uses Christ as an example of humility for the Philippian Christians. He who existed in full measure as God did not hesitate to lay aside his rights and majesty by assuming human form. This he did in order to undergo the humiliation and curse of human death, thus to serve the greatest need of humanity. After the cross, however, comes the crown. He now exercises every power, prerogative and glory of the Godhead which is his rightful due. Every knee must bow, whether in wondrous gratitude for free salvation, or in facing final judgment upon its persistent rejection. This reading conveys both the humble majesty of the entry to Jerusalem and the purposeful assumption of rejection and the sorrows of his passion.
MARK 14:1 – 15:47 or MARK 15:1-47: The Passion gospel reading can be taken either in a longer form which covers the happenings from the Passover celebration through to the death of our Lord, or in a shorter form which focuses on the trial and crucifixion. In either instance, the gospel account does not principally treat the doctrinal implications of the death of our Lord, but rather gives a historical description of the events themselves. It is left to a pagan Roman army officer to see in Jesus’ death the true sonship of God.
Friends of Lutheran Archives Queensland
Saturday 14th April 2012 9:30am-3:15pm Visit to Ropeley Lutheran Church
Speakers talking about early and more recent history of the Ropeley Church.
Travel by bus to inspect the site of the former Zion and Ingoldsby Church and also visit the Mt Sylvia church. The bus (buses) has been kindly donated by Faith Lutheran College
Cost $12.50 for morning tea, a BBQ lunch at Ropeley, as well as a cool drink at the Mt Sylvia Church.
Bookings Neil Natalier 07 5462 7171 Max Kanowski 07 3374 3160
It is essential to indicate if you are coming by Wednesday 11th April at the very latest for catering purposes as well as knowing the size bus (or buses) that will be required
PASTOR’S SICK LEAVE
Pastor Michael is on Sick Leave for an indefinite period until he is completely recovered from his Ross River Virus.
We have duty of care towards him as our Pastor, and want him to return to us fully restored, able to do his job 100% again.
In the meantime, we need to pull together as the congregations in our Parish. Encourage ourselves and each other to put in that little extra while we continue to worship God in our weekly Services and in our daily lives.
Lenten Mission Offering this year
Supporting Outreach to African Refugees in Qld
Lenten Appeal Offerings may be
1) placed in a marked envelope in the offering plates.
2) Cheques should be made out to LCAQD Lenten Mission Appeal and put in the offering plate or posted to PO Box 1535, Milton, Qld, 4064
3). If you have an LLL Account you may transfer money to the LLL LCAQD Gift Account 133641S1
3) Electonic Transfer – Account Name – LCAQD Gift Account BSB 704 942 Acct No.133641
Please inform LCAQD by email of the funds transferred and your contact details.
THANK YOU
Pastor Leo Doecke
For leading us in worship
Today,
Maundy Thursday,
And Good Friday.
JUMP FOR JOY!
Trinity’s Sunday School Programme, JUMP
will recommence
at 9:00am on 22nd April
(after the Easter break).
Children will learn about God’s love through reading the Bible, singing songs, and participating in exciting activities.
Please invite your children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
If you would like to help with the lessons on a Sunday morning, please contact Gillian Reid on 4687 6787.
The NEW PARISH PHOTOCOPIER has arrived!
As it is a desktop model, we need a permanent desk or table to put it on. Could anyone please donate a suitable table? Please let Sue Braunberger know if you can. Thank You
FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY
In Florida, an atheist hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring, “Case dismissed!”
The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, “Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays.”
The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, “But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant.”
The lawyer said, “Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists.”
The judge said, “The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm14:1 states, ‘The fool says in his heart, there is no God.’ Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned..”
We, however, are called to be “fools for Christ” (1 Corinthians 4:10).This does not mean that we are to act stupid in the name of Christ; rather, it means that we are to go about God’s business — even if it makes us look like fools in the process.
ENCOURAGERS CORNER Matt 4:23b Jesus ..also healed every kind of disease and sickness.
Christian friends. PRAY for our Pastor that he may receive healing. He is not at all well, and needs extended Leave to recover from Ross River fever. It is now our duty as members of Trinity ChristChurch Parish to pray for his recovery.
Each member of the Parish is – do everything you can to keep it working smoothly. Do everything possible to avoid conflict between each other. Faithfully encourage each other to attend the Worship of our Lord, keep our congregations’ members together, and pray for our Pastor.
God is testing us to see how faithful we are. Please keep looking for ways in which we can be of service in this. Let’s not fail the Test.
To God be the Glory!
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Today Palm Sunday Pastor Leo Doecke
Paper Collection Highfields
April 5 (Th) Maundy Thursday Pastor Leo Doecke
7:30pm Parish Service at Trinity
April 6 (Fri) Good Friday Pastor Leo Doecke
8:00am Christ Church Service
10:00am Trinity Service
COMING EVENTS
April 8 (Sun) Easter Sunday Pastor Marcus Schultz
NOTE: No Dawn Service
8:00am Trinity Service
10:00am ChristChurch Service
April 13 (Fri)
12:00noon Golden Friendship Luncheon at Redeemer
Let Ruth Fritsch know on Sunday 25th March
April 14 (Sat)
9:30 Visit to Ropeley Lutheran Church
Friends of Lutheran Archives
April 15 (Sun) Pastor Dave Larsen
April 18 (Wed)
LWQDD Zone Rally at St John’s, Wilsonton
April 20 (Fri)
6:00pm Friday Night Home Group
Ian & Angela’s, 12 Elvery Crt Twba
April 22 (Sun) Pastor Marcus Schultz
April 29 (Sun_ Pastor Marcus Schultz
May 4 (Fri)
8:10am After-Chapel Morning Tea Catering
Martin Luther Primary School Campus
Volunteers wanted – see Ruth Fritsch
May 18 (Fri)
8:10am After-Chapel Morning Tea Catering
Martin Luther Primary School Campus
Volunteers wanted – see Ruth Fritsch
| CHRISTCHURCH | Today | April 8 Easter Sun | April 15 | April 22 |
| READER | Grahame B | John K | Trudi S | Jenny K |
| MORNING TEA | Margaret O./JoyceF | Jenny K/ Ailsa H | ||
| CLEAN/FLOWERS | Ann A/Erina F | Chris E | Betty K/ Jenny K | Betty K/ Jenny K |
| TRINITY | ||||
| WELCOME | Win Cowell | Ruth & Elmore F | Betty R | Val & Merv W |
| READER | Margaret B | Ruth & Elmore F | Gavin L | |
| MORNING TEA | Val K/Eleanor E | All | GayleneH/Gloria K | Kaye B/Gloria O |
| FLOWERS | Gaylene H | Gaylene H | Ruth F | Ruth F |
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