6pm Wednesday24 January 2018

Opening Prayer Pattie MuttonHymn Immortal, InvisibleWelcome Bethany DownesAnnouncements Richard PeggConfession and ForgivenessSinging Zac AndersonReading: Acts 1:1-9 (pg 1090)

Elizabeth Robinson

Sermon David AnthoniszReflection & Psalm: Page 9

Libby Kerridge

Prayer for HealingOffertory Hymn And Can it BeBlessing

1Continuing Christ’s

Work

Welcome to the Healing Service.We’re so glad that you’re here.Tonight’s Service is especially for you. We meet every Wednesday night as a testimony to the fact that ‘nothing is impossible for God’. In a world where it’s easy to feel helpless and that things are out of control, the Bible reminds us that despite appearances, God is in control. And we know that God loves and cares for you personally. He calls us to pray to him for physical and spiritual healing.This is why we have good news for you tonight. The Bible does not allow us to accept the excuse that God cannot work in your situation – whatever it is. God promises to forgive your sins when you turn to him; hear our prayers for healing; and answer them in the best and wisest way. This Service is for all who are hurting, anxious, stressed, worried – about themselves, their friends or their family – who are grieving, addicted, lonely, sick, troubled or just curious about what God can do. You are among caring, friendly Christians who welcome you, will listen to your worries—and pray for you, handing those deep concerns over to the God who loves you enough to die for you

Quotes for tonight:“If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.”

-Martin Luther

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“Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the LORD made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary. O nations of the world, recognize the LORD; recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.” - Psalm 96:3-7

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Sermon notes for tonightContinuing Christ’s Work Acts 1:1-9

Prayer for the week:“Heavenly Father, give us faith to receive your word, understanding to know what it means, and the will to put it into practice; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

- An Australian Prayer Book

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“Almighty God, we thank you for the gift of your holy word. May it be a lantern to our feet, a light to our paths, and strength to our lives. Take us and use us to love and serve all people in the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” - An Australian Prayer Book

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You’re invited to the following events.Detailed information is available at www.SydneyHeal.comAny questions or rsvp: sydneyhealservice@gmail.com

Monthly events:Overcomers Outreach – first Wednesday of the month after the Healing Service.Holy Communion – second Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Cathedral.

About Golden Grove“Golden Grove” at Newtown is the Healing Ministry’s ministry and conference centre—a colonial mansion converted into an accommodation and meeting facility. Most days a prayer group meets in one of Golden Grove’s historic rooms to pray through the Healing Ministry’s prayer lists. You are most welcome to call in and spend time at Golden Grove.

Getting to Golden Grove Newtown (The Healing Ministry Centre).5 Forbes Street, Newtown NSW 2042. Phone (02) 9557 1642. Email: centre@sydneyheal.com Web: www.goldengrove.org.auBuses: M30, 422,423,426,428 from Castlereagh Street or Railway Square.

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Enquiries: Contact Margaret at Golden Grove.

Parking at the CathedralPark in the Kent St (Wilson Parking) car park for $5 – validate your ticket in the Cathedral. If you require disabled parking on the Cathedral forecourt please speak to a leader.

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Singing1 Immortal, Invisible

1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;thy justice like mountains high soaring abovethy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.

3. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small;in all life thou livest, the true life of all;we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,and wit her and perish, but naught changeth thee. 

4. You're reigning in glory; You dwell in the light;thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;all laud we would render:  O help us to see'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee.

Walter Chalmers Smith

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2 Only a Holy God 

1. Who else commands all the hosts of heavenWho else could make every king bow downWho else can whisper and darkness tremblesOnly a Holy God

2. What other beauty demands such praisesWhat other splendour outshines the sunWhat other majesty rules with justiceOnly a Holy God

Chorus:Come and behold HimThe One and the OnlyCry out, sing holyForever a Holy GodCome and worship the Holy God

3. What other glory consumes like fireWhat other power can raise the deadWhat other name remains undefeatedOnly a Holy God

Sing Chorus Twice 

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4. Who else could rescue me from my failingWho else would offer His only SonWho else invites me to call Him FatherOnly a Holy GodOnly my Holy God

Sing Chorus Twice 

Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, Dustin Smith, Rich Thompson

3 No Other Name

1. There is no other nameIn heaven can be foundThrough whom we are redeemedThrough whom your grace aboundsNo other name can saveBut Jesus Christ our Lord(repeat) 

Chorus:My joy in sorrow's tearsMy strength to cast out fearsNo other name but Jesus, JesusMy hope in darkest nightMy broken soul's delightNo other name but Jesus, Jesus 

2. There is no victoryBut Jesus crucifiedNo other cure for sinBut that our Saviour diedNo other hope we haveBut that he rose again 

Sing Chorus 

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3. No other throne enduresNo other song remainsBut "Worthy is the LambWho was for sinners slain"When every knee shall bowAnd tongue confess you are Lord,You are Lord 

Chorus 

Trevor Hodge

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4 And Can it Be

1 And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Saviour’s blood?Died He for me, who caused His painFor me, who Him to death pursued?Amazing love! How can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?Amazing love! How can it be,That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

2. He left His Father s throne aboveSo free, so infinite His graceEmptied Himself of all but love,And bled for Adam s helpless race:  Tis mercy all, immense and free,For O my God, it found out me!  Tis mercy all, immense and free,For O my God, it found out me!

3. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,Fast bound in sin and nature s night;Thine eye diffused a quickening rayI woke, the dungeon flamed with light;My chains fell  off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.My chains fell off, my heart was free,I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

4. No condemnation now I dread;Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;Alive in Him, my living Head,And clothed in righteo usness divine,Bold I approach th eternal throne,And claim the crown, through Christ my own.Bold I approach th eternal throne,And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Charles Wesley

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Psalms of Lament and Salvation

Psalm 105: 1-71 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;

make known among the nations what he has done.2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;

tell of all his wonderful acts.3 Glory in his holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.4 Look to the Lord and his strength;

seek his face always.5 Remember the wonders he has done,

his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,6 you his servants, the descendants of Abraham,

his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.7 He is the Lord our God;

his judgments are in all the earth.

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About Tonight’s ServiceTonight’s Service looks like other church gatherings with Bible teaching, singing and fellowship. But the keynote is the personal prayer available to anyone who asks. Prayer is the Bible’s word for speaking to God. It is through asking God for healing that God responds to us. Prayer is an expression of our trust that God will meet all our needs. He has shown his love for us and that our relationship has been restored by offering his Son Jesus to pay for our sins.

How can I have prayer? If you would like prayer, at the appointed time, our prayer team will respond only to your raised hand. Our prayer team will not advise or counsel you. They will pray for your needs. If you are approached by someone without raising your hand, please let us know.Who prays? Our prayer team can be identified by their YELLOW, BLUE or RED badges. They will only pray; women with women and men with men (in pairs where possible). The prayer team abide by a Code of Conduct that is renewed each year. Leaders at the Healing Ministry wear RED name badges. Feel free to approach them with questions and prayer requests. What is the laying on of hands with prayer? Placing a hand on your shoulder as we pray is a symbol of fellowship (Acts 6:6; 28:5). In other parts of Scripture it is a sign of commissioning (Acts 13:3). If you would prefer us not to do this, please let our prayers know when they come to you.What is prayer with anointing of oil? Instructed in James 5:14, one of our elders will pray and anoint oil on your forehead. The oil is a physical sign symbolising prayer. Importantly, the key activity is prayer in the name of the Lord. The oil and hands are two important symbols God gives us, but they are not essential or mandated (like baptism and communion are). No special powers are transferred – prayer to God is what is special and powerful. It is prayer which God hears. It is prayer which God responds to. Bible and Sermon? It’s in the Bible that God has fully revealed himself and his love for us by telling us about Jesus. When we meet,

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we have the Bible and it's teaching as central so that we can be encouraged with the news of forgiveness that is freely available through Jesus’ work on the cross. Confession of Sins? Healing is often connected to repentance. Our prayer team do not hear confession. That is between you and God (who freely forgives). A prayer of confession you might find helpful is on page 12. There is no more important healing than the forgiveness which Jesus freely offers..

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Important InformationPrayer Tonight1. If you would like personal

prayer, there is a dedicated time during the Service to raise your hand.

2. Prayer and anointing with oil is offered immediately following the Service.

3. At the end of the service, members of our Prayer team are available in the Chapel (in the corner of the Cathedral).

4. If you would like someone to pray for you, complete the comments page,

5. Visit www.SydneyHeal.comclicking on the ‘pray for me’ tab.

Becoming a ChristianIf you would like to speak to someone about becoming a Christian or if you have any questions about Christianity, please contact us after the Service or use the contact information. More information about Christianity may be found at www.TwoWaysToLive.com

While in the Cathedral please watch your personal possessions. Never leave bags unattended.

If you feel unsafe at any time, please let the Minister or one of the Leaders wearing a RED badge know immediately.If someone asks you for money (or some other assistance) direct them to the Minister or one of the Leaders wearing a RED badge.

www.SydneyCathedral.com

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Contact informationRev. Canon Christopher Allan9265 1631 chrisa@sydney.anglican.asn.au

The Very Rev. Kanishka Raffel dean@sydney.anglican.asn.auRev. Tom Halls tomtj@tpg.com.au Neil Warnock roar.ministry@gmail.com Student Ministers:Bethany Downes BethanyDownes@gmail.com Carol Gilbert Carol.Gilbert@student.moore.edu.auTim Ash timothy.ash454@gmail.comWelcome/Integration Coordinator:Peter Boyce 0407 214 226 Music Director:Zac Anderson zac.anderson93@gmail.com

Office Administrative Assistant:Stéphanie Tse sydneyhealservice@gmail.com

Healing Ministry Reception: 9265 1660Healing Service St Andrew’s Cathedral (sermons online)Stay informed of our events www.SydneyHeal.co

mCathedral Information

Service times:Sunday: 8:30am Holy

Communion10:30am (Cathedral Choir)

3pm Bible Study & 5pm Evening Church

Monday & Thursday: 5:15pm Evensong

Friday: 12:30pm Lunchtime Communion

Helpful Prayers: The Lord’s Prayer: (Matthew 6:9-13)

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not

into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now

and forever. Amen.主祷文 （马太福音 6:9-13）

我们在天上的父，愿人都尊你的名为圣。愿你的国降临，愿你的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。我们日用的饮食，今日赐给我们。免我们的债，如同我们免了人

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的债。不叫我们遇见试探，救我们脱离凶恶，因为国度，权柄，荣耀，全是你的，直到永远，阿们。

Prayer of Confession: (cf. Luke 15:21)Father, we have sinned against heaven and against you. We are not worthy to be called your children. We turn to you again. Have mercy on us, bring us back to yourself as those who were once dead but now have life through Jesus. Amen

The Believer’s Prayer: Dear God. I know that I am not worthy to be accepted by you. Thank you for sending Jesus to die for me; paying my debt and bearing my punishment that I may be forgiven. Please forgive me and change me that I may live with Jesus as my ruler. Amen (If you have said this for the first time, please let one of the leaders (red badge) know)

For Healing:Almighty God. I thank you that you are strong, and that nothing is impossible for you. You can do more than I can imagine. Please help me now. Help me to have peace. Give me contentment. Please heal my heart, body and mind. Help me to trust you. Please remind me of your love and grace shown in Jesus’ death for me. Amen.

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