Sunday 13th July 2025 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

REFLECTION: Luke 10:25-37 “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”

The hope of eternal life continues to be a theme of importance today as much as ever. While many claim that they don’t believe in it and live just for this life, as people come to farewell their loved ones at a funeral, they want to know if there is something more when our life comes to an end. We want to know if the promises given in the Bible are real or not? Is the promise of eternal life real, or is it just wishful thinking, a fantasy? If it is real, how can we take hold of it? Does it just happen to everyone? Is it something we can earn? Is it something we can inherit? A teacher of the law came to Jesus and asked him: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? (25). He responded with the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Here is an outline of the message:

1. What must I do to inherit eternal life? (25-26)

a. What do the scriptures say? (26)

b. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and your neighbour as yourself. (27)

c. Do this, and you will live (28)

2. But the teacher of the law wanted to justify himself (29)

a. “Who is my neighbour?” (29)

b. How do we try and justify ourselves?

3. Jesus answered: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho…

a. A priest and a Levite passed by on the other side (31-32)

b. But a Samaritan was moved with pity and took care of him (33-35)

c. Jesus concluded: “Which of these three… was a neighbour to him? (36)

d. Jesus replied, “Go and do likewise” (37).

To think about:

Who is the person in need of your help that God has placed in your path?

HYMNS

TIS 111 Praise to the Lord, the almighty

O how good it is

TIS 650 Brother, sister, let me serve you.

TIS 459 In Christ there is no east or west

BUILDING FUND

Since we launched our appeal back in August last year to raise the remaining $300,000 that is needed to complete the building project, we have raised $191,739. This is a great effort and we are grateful for all who have given so generously. With completion scheduled for September, we ask you to continue to pray for God’s wonderful provision for the remaining amount so that we might see the project completed for his glory and for the benefit of this Parish.

PROGRESS ON THE NEW PARISH CENTRE

This week we saw the electrical wiring completed, windows being installed, the completion of the block work, the beginning of the rendering, and many more details completed with the carpentry. Work is progressing well and the building is taking shape.

CONGRATULATIONS To Oyem and Aney on the marriage of their daughter Maddy on Saturday 12th .

LAWN MOWING ROSTER: 12th July – Oyem & Rob REMINDER : Please pick up your envelopes at the back of the church

SATURDAY 19TH JULY 9:30AM GROUP TRAINING SAFE MINISTRY MODULE 1 REFRESHER

Anyone who has received notification of the need to complete Module 1 Refresher safe ministry training who wants to participate in the Group Training on the 19th July 2025 at 9:30am needs to register by sending notification to Christine Keys at chris.keys@dingley.net by Friday 18th July 2025

SAVE THE DATE

God willing, we plan to officially open the Parish Centre at 12 noon on Sunday October 26th.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY 20th July: Amos 8.1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1-15-29; Matthew 10: 39 - 42.

HEARING LOOP

We are in the process of installing a new type of hearing loop in the church. It might take us a few weeks to get it all up and running well. If you have a hearing aid, ask for a neck loop and receiver when you come into the church.

PATRONAL FESTIVAL

Our patronal festival will be held on the 27th of July and we will be having an international lunch in the Hall. Food stalls from various cultures will be present bringing the best food in the world to your plate for only $10. We are looking for the best cooks in the world to offer their best dishes for this culinary and multicultural dream. Please indicate what you can provide to Margo or Kay and sign up on the sheet in the foyer.

WEDNESDAY GROWTH GROUP

For the month of July, Marien will be leading us through the Nicene Creed. In August we will be joining in the live stream for four studies on Genesis 1-4 led by Bishop Paul Barker. Please join us in the supper room of the hall at 7:30 pm around the nice gas heater and with some yummy supper to share.

THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR: Anglican Parish of Box Hill, The Diocese of Brisbane; Tintern Grammar; The Church of North India; Glen Waverley Anglican Church–Pastoral service; St Paul’s Boronia–Confirmation service; Christ Church Melton – Confirmation service; Diocesan Administrator Bishop Genieve and all our Bishops in their ministry this week

THIS WEEK WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Anthony, Nisha, Mike, Cecil, Ruth, Eva, Nigel, Jen, Ted, Natasha, Patty, Melenny, Noel, Dean, Amy, William, & Chelsea.