We are a church in Umhlanga that connects people to God, to others and to the needs of the world.

We’re glad you’re here.

Durban View Road, Umhlanga Email: admin@stmichaels.org.za Te: 031 561 3658 / 031 561 2723 Web: www.saintmichaels.co.za Fax: 086 236 0165 Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 12:30pm Services: Sunday 7am & 8.30am Wednesday 9am Rector: Fr Martin Tifflin rector@saintmichaels.org.za

Durban View Road, Umhlanga Email: admin@stmichaels.org.za Te: 031 561 3658 / 031 561 2723 Web: www.saintmichaels.co.za Fax: 086 236 0165 Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 12:30pm Services: Sunday 7am & 8.30am Wednesday 9am Rector: Fr Martin Tifflin rector@saintmichaels.org.za

Banking Details: St Michael’s Church ABSA Bank Umhlanga Ridge Branch code: 632005 Acc No: 4068992982

6 Durban View Road, Umhlanga Email: admin@saintmichaels.org.za Tel: 031 561 3658 / 031 561 2723 Web: www.saintmichaels.co.za Fax: 086 236 0165 Facebook: stmichaelsumhlanga Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 12:30pm Services: Sunday 7am & 8.30am Wednesday 9am Rector: Fr Martin Tifflin rector@saintmichaels.org.za

30th June 2019 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

“Know the Way”

The Service begins on Pg 104 & Eucharistic Prayer on Pg 117 of the Prayer Book

BIBLE READINGS

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 OT Pg 441 Psalm 77:1-2,11-20 APB Pg 698 Galatians 5, 1,13-25 NT Pg 277 Luke 9:51-62 NT Pg 105 Canticle 3 APB Pg 343 Creed Apostles APB Pg 58

COLLECT

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Prayer for Africa

God, bless Africa, guard her children, guide her leaders and give her peace; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.

Children’s Ministry: ‘Godly Play’ is in recess for the school holidays

Join us after the 7am Service today for Juice on the patio & after the 8.30am Service for Tea/Coffee in the hall

✞ FAMILY CROSS If you would like to receive this, put your name on the list on the notice board ✞

R50 000

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R200 000

A DAILY PRAYER

O God, my Father, silence everything in me that would keep me from hearing what you have to say. Control my mind, that all my thoughts may be concentrated on you. Help me find here a light to shine upon my path and strength to walk in it through Jesus Christ my Lord.

THE SICK JAMES 5:13-16 Please pray for: Anand Rapiti, Steve Rugg, Sonia Rugg, Audrey Rugg, Gill Hawkey,

Gill Gordon, Merv Schlachter, Barry Lambert, Ian Mack, Theo Prinsloo, Jessica Wilson, Lu Dormer, Jeanne Liebetrau, Norma Dawson, Courtney Hunt, Shelley van der Merwe, Sharon Heffer, Alexi

Prayer Request Cards: You will find these green cards at the entrance to the church.

Please place filled in cards into the marked box as you leave the Church.

Pray for the Parish of St Augustine, Umlazi and in our Archdeaconry, we pray for the Parish of St Michael’s, Umhlanga

and their Rector Rev Martin Tifflin

For Your Prayers & Reading of Scripture this week

Sunday 30th Parishioner Hugh Elliott

Birthday Joan Reeler Years Mind Anthony Blom, Derick Pattenhdew, Archibald Taylor Luke 9:51-62

Monday 1st Parishioner Daphne Ente

Birthdays Michelle Kapote, Maeve Pearce Years Mind William Pennington, Molly Townsend Matthew 8:18-22

Tuesday 2nd

Parishioners Gert, Caryn & Zoey Erasmus Years Mind Graham Woodcock Matthew 8:23-27

Wednesday 3rd

Parishioner Sandra Fann Birthday Clive Manqele John 20:24-29

Thursday 4th

Parishioners Ivor & Madge Ferreira Birthdays Dee Chili, Jennifer Pennington Anniversary Dee & Thokozani Chili

Matthew 9:1-8

Friday 5th Parishioners Martin & Debbie Finch

Matthew 9:9-13

Saturday 6th Parishioner Fiona Finlayson

Birthdays Ann Hill, Helen Smidt Years Mind Bryan Spencer

Matthew 9:14-17

Diary for the Week

Monday 1st 9am SAARP Meeting – Hall

5pm Yoga Class- Hall

Tuesday 2nd

Verger’s Day Off 7.30am & 11.30am Intercessory Prayer Time – Church 4pm Bible Study @ Twilanga

Wednesday 3rd

9am Holy Communion Service - Church

2pm Bible Study @ Ridgewood

4.30pm Choir Rehearsal 6pm Costa de Sol AGM - Hall

Thursday 4th

8am Yoga Class - Hall 9.30 am Holy Communion Service @ Twilanga 10.30am Holy Communion Service @ Ridgewood 5pm Meditation - Church 5pm Yoga Class – Hall

Friday 5h Rector’s Day Off

10.30am Bible Study - Hall

Saturday 6th

9am-11am Ladies Group Meeting - Hall

Sunday 7th

7am & 8.30am Holy Communion Service - Church NOTICES

Fr Martin is on leave until the 2nd

July Contact the Office or Church Wardens if needed.

No Confirmation Class on Wednesday 3rd

July Please note that there is no confirmation class due to the school holidays. Confirmation Classes will resume on Wednesday 10

th July.

Friday Bible Study Group invites you to come and see Friday 5th

July at 10.30am Please join us each Friday as we explore God’s Word during an hour of fellowship and sharing.

Ladies Group Meeting Saturday 6th

July at 9am We have a Speaker on The Ice Palace. Please come Ladies.

Hospital or Retirement Home visiting Please speak to Fr Martin if you would like to join this ministry group.

Intercessory Prayer Groups Tuesdays 7.30am & 11.30am Please speak to Fr Martin if you would like to join in praying for those in need.

Church Choir Please speak to Sharon Westcott if you would like to join the choir.

Basket Sunday is next Sunday 7th

July Proceeds go to The Millimani Educational Trust. Non-perishable foods such as sugar, mealie meal, rice, sugar beans, soya mixes, soup mixes, Nespray, no tinned foods. Cash goes towards training Teachers and basic necessities.

Durban Symphonic Choir Concert Sunday 4 August at 3pm Tickets are R100 per person including refreshments. Proceeds to Milimani Educational Trust. Tickets are available from the Parish Office or from Ros between the 7am & 8.30am Sunday Service.

Financial Well-Being of St Michael’s Thank you to those who have kindly responded to our recent Appeal. Please can we ask everyone to give prayerful consideration to restore our church to a sound financial footing.

A Big Thank You! I write to thank you for this past Sunday evening’s Birthday Celebration and for all the gifts, I really appreciate your kindness, support and friendship. A big thank you also goes to Queen for all her hard work and beautiful decor for the occasion. Christo et Ecclesia, Fr Martin