Post on 11-Oct-2020
Church of The Ascension Hilton
Anglican Diocese of Natal 23 February 2020
Eucharist begins on P 104 of the Anglican Prayer Book. At 9am the service will be on the screen
07h00 EUCHARIST 09h00 EUCHARIST (Children’s Service) Presiding & Preaching: Paul Mosdell Tea in the hall after the 09h00 service. Sunday School children will stay in church for the 09h00 Service as it is Children’s Service this week.
COLLECT FOR TODAY
Holy God, on the Mount of Transfiguration You revealed Your Son as the Christ:
transform our lives in his image, write Your law of love on our hearts, and make us prophets of Your shining
splendour; through Jesus Christ our lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,
in glory everlasting. Amen.
TODAY 23 February 2020 SACRISTAN:
07h00 Julia Lloyd 09h00 Heather Anderson
LAY MINISTERS/CHALICE BEARERS:
07h00 Graeme Mackenzie & Julia Lloyd (CH) 09h00 Merriel Neumann & Isabel Johnston (CH)
DATA PROJECTOR:
09h00 Mike & Gemma Fradd
MUSICIANS:
07h00 Robin Walton 09h00 IFY
PRAYERS:
07h00 Graeme Mackenzie 09h00 Merriel Neumann
READERS:
07h00 OT Reading: Julian Dottridge NT Reading: Sarah Dottridge
09h00 NT Reading: Jess Conway
PRAYERS AFTER SERVICE:
07h00 Graeme Mackenzie 09h00 Colleen Beggs
SIDESPEOPLE:
07h00 Julian & Sarah Dottridge 09h00 Penny Scott & Doug Hellmann
TEA DUTY:
09h00 Alison Ferrer & Trish Schroeder
WELCOME DESK:
07h00 Sally Kelly 09h00 Andy Hitchcock
PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS FOR THE WEEK:
† We pray for those we know who are ill or recovering from surgery: Morna MacCallum, Pauline Haines, Zandile Khoza.
PRAYER
Our great and glorious God, we thank You for sending Your dear Son Jesus.
Teach us to follow his example of self-giving service,
and to offer ourselves and all we have in love to You and to others.
AMEN
NEWCOMERS & VISITORS If you are visiting today you are most welcome! Please fill in the visitors’ book. If you would like to join our parish, we invite you to introduce yourselves to the welcome person or sidespeople at the entrance to the church and to complete a newcom-er’s card if you so wish.
THURSDAY 27 February 2020 Presiding & Preaching: Paul Mosdell
Sacristan: Carrie Smith Layminister: Richie Earle Musician: Robin Walton Prayers: Richie Earle Reading: Elize Barnard Sidesperson: Bill Mcquade
*Those marked with an asterisk are close friends or family of congregation
In our cycle of prayer we pray this week for the following members of our congregation:
Jackie & Rob Ender John & Ann Erskine Jeremy, Fiona, Emma & Rebecca Farquharson Alison Ferrer Andrew Fisher This week we pray and give thanks for the special ministry of our Librarian, Penny Purchase.
Readings:
OT: Exodus 24: 12-18 (Page 71 OT)
Psalm: 2 (Page 607 APB) NT: 2 Peter 1: 16-21 (Page 235 NT) Gospel: Matthew 17: 1-9 (Page 18 NT)
Fascinating books on the display stand in the cloisters. Shattered Dreams When Mothers Pray; Taste and See
Adventuring into Prayer; The Church & Climate Change The ME I Want to BE; How to Pray for Healing.
Please join us on Ash Wednesday, 26 Feb for the Imposition of Ashes service at 18h00. Our Lent course "Issues of Faith" will resume the following week, starting at 18h30 with tea and light snacks in the hall. At 19h00 we will move into the church for the session (which will finish at 20h00).
We aim to record the sessions for those who would prefer to come to a Thursday morning session the following day (at 11am). We will be looking deeper into what our faith is in the modern world, and how best to live it. Each week will have a panel that engages with that week's topic. If you have a topic to suggest, then please send it to George Niven at gniven78@gmail.com See over page for times and dates.
VESTRY 15 March VESTRY 15 March
20202020
Tuesday: 25 Tony Denton
Thursday 27 Liz Denison
Friday 28 Antony Duggan
Saturday: 29 Harry Christopher
MEETINGS, EVENTS & SERVICES THIS WEEK:
Monday: 24 Clergy Day off 14h00 Masibumbane food packing
Tuesday: 25 09h00 Bonginkosi service in Sweetwaters 18h00 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Evening
Wednesday 26 18h00 Eucharist Ash Wednesday service Presiding: Paul Mosdell Preaching: Nobuhle Hlatshwayo
Thursday: 27 10h00 Eucharist (Maundy Thursday)
Presiding & Preaching: Paul Mosdell
14h00 Sewing
Sunday: 01 07h00 Eucharist
09h00 Eucharist Presiding: John Alexander Preaching: Paul Mosdell
Readings for Sunday 01 March 2020
Reading: Genesis 2: 15-17, 3: 1-7 Psalm: 32 Reading: Romans 5: 12-19 Gospel: Matthew 4: 1-11
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday 09h00 – 13h00 The Church is open daily from 07h00 - 13h00 Telephone: 033 343 3012 or 343 1235 Fax: 033 343 1235 Rector: Paul Mosdell 084 523 5352 (h) Asst. Clergy: John Alexander 082 789 1610 (h) Nobuhle Hlatshwayo 079 642 7551(h) Administrator: Margie Bournes-Harper 0725058081 (h) Receptionist: Heather Anderson 033 3295032 (h)
Email Addresses: Paul Mosdell rector@ascensionhilton.co.za John Alexander johnalexander848@gmail.com Nobuhle Hlatshwayo nobuhleph02@gmail.com
Margie B-Harper administrator@ascensionhilton.co.za Heather Anderson reception@ascensionhilton.co.za
Web site: www.ascension.org.za
Post: P O Box 282 Hilton, 3245
LINK GROUPS
PMB Group: Meet every second Wednesday @ 19h00. Venue rotates. Contact: John Alexan-der 0827891610 / 033 343 3012
An non-denominational group: Meet every Wednesday during school terms @ 19h30 at 4 Brechin Place, Pietermaritzburg - At the home of Gavin & Janet Wirth. Contact Gavin 082-8845354
Hilton / Garlington Group: Meets every second Wednesday @ 19:00. Venue rotates. Contact Rupert 082-4910484 or Des 082-8955326 Rencken.
Knit and chat group: Meet every second Wednesday at 10h00, next meeting 04 March. If you would like to join phone Sarah Pennington on 033 348 2164. Lifts can be arranged.
Hilton Afternoon Group: Meet every Thursday @ 17h00, at Barbara & Jan Paulo’s home, 1 Brindy Road, facilitated by Kharin Hellman 082-7804132 .
Hilton Christian Fellowship will be holding a special videocast of the Global Leadership Summit on 6 and 7 March. Tickets cost R450. This is a very worthwhile leadership conference and is highly recommended.
SHROVE TUESDAY – 25 February
Many thanks to those who have come forward to offer what is needed to make this event the happy occasion it has been in the past. HOWEVER…..we do still need the following:
2 x 500g savoury mince filling 500g savoury chicken filling Sweet fillings; e.g. Nutella, spiced apple
We also need folk who will flip pancakes and cook about 20 in advance. Likewise, we need people who have gas rings/cookers to bring them by 5.30 p.m. on the evening. FINALLY……we need people who will be willing to serve and clear up on the evening.
If you’re able to help with any of the above, please phone Ann on 072-6329185.
Hope to see you all at 18h00 on the 25
Ash Wednesday Service: 26 February 2020
Presiding: Paul Mosdell Preaching: Nobuhle Hlatshwayo Sacristan: Kharin Hellmann Layminister: Joan Mauck & Heather Anderson (CH) Musician: Gill Watson Prayers: Joan Mauck Reading: Gill Watson Merriel Neumann Sidesperson: Greg Edwards & Charles Rilett Data: John Alexander