REFLECTION: 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-18
2 Timothy 4:6-18 “Where does my help come from?”
Where do you go for help when the going gets tough? Do you find inner strength that will see
you through the toughest of trials? Is your strength in your family, your friends, or your
community?
The apostle Paul reminds us that while we do strive to do our best and our friends and family
are a great help, it is the Lord alone who can save us. Let us turn to him at all times for the
strength we need for each challenge we face. Here is an outline of today’s message.
1. We do our best to finish well the race
a. I have finished the race (6-7)
b. I have kept the faith (7)
c. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness (8)
2. Friends are a great support (mostly)
a. (Timothy) Do your best to come to me soon (9)
b. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry (11)
c. Only Luke is with me
d. Bring my cloak, my books and above all the parchments (13)
3. But The Lord is faithful till the end (14-18)
a. At my first defence no one came to my support (16)
b. But the Lord stood by me and gave me the strength (17)
c. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack (18)
d. The Lord will save me for his heavenly Kingdom
HYMNS FOR THIS SUNDAY
TIS 28 God is our strength and refuge
MP 799 All I once held dear
TIS 129 Amazing Grace
TIS 717 Give thanks (choir)MP 1214
TIS 147 To God be the glory
NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL BE CONFIRMED ON OCTOBER 23RD OCTOBER
Diana Teodora Tomoiaga
Meredith Jane Allen Kicevski
Kaedan Khup Sian Thupha Nallathamby
Keeran Mung Sian Huam Nallathamby
Kelsie Niang Sian Len Nallathamby
Egan Ashan Nallathamby
Maya Christy Nallathamby
Luca George Harry Brown Jones
Ariana Annette Joan Brown
Tara Buultjens
Jeremy Alan Jones
Cassandra Louise Jones
Emily Roseanna Fry
CELEBRATE WITH US
On Sunday 23rd October after the 10am Service, our refurbished Hall will be blessed by Graeme followed by a Special Morning Tea. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to welcome Graeme back and to view the improvements to the Hall. Hope to see you there on this Special Occasion.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
We pray for those who are sick or troubled in body or mind, or who have special needs: (Please email contact@stjamesdandenong.com or contact clergy for prayers for anyone who is in need of them). This week we continue to pray for: Mike; Mark; Hazel; Clovis; Rose; Margaret; Rhonda; Tim. If you have placed a name in the Book for Prayers, please remove anyone who no longer needs them. Alternatively, email the office. We also pray for: The Church of Bangladesh; The Diocese of Melbourne; Stewardship Agencies; St James’ Pakenham; Anglican Parish of Banyule, 170 year Anniversary of St John’s Heidelberg; All Saints’ Ascot; St James’ Ivanhoe; Christ Church Newport; St Stephen’s Mt Waverley; Archbishop Philip and all our Bishops in their ministry this week. Also - St Edmunds Church, Barmera, South Australia as it celebrates its centenary this weekend (former Parish of parishioner Rev Allan Jones).
THIS WEEK WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR
Mike; Mark; Clovis; Rose; Rhonda; Muznah; Eva; Cecil; Graeme; Stanley; Nigel; Russell; Josie, Kevin; Joanne, Eve, Margaret, Lynette, Danny, Esme, Pam, Milton & Henry.
LAWN MOWING ROSTER 2022
21 Oct Heinz & Vic
28 Oct Oyem & Rob
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
Psalm 119:137-144
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Luke 19:1-10