Sunday 31st May 2026 - Trinity Sunday

REFLECTION: Matthew 28:16-20 “In the name of the Father & of the Son & of

the Holy Spirit”

On this Trinity Sunday we have a look at the great commission given by

Jesus for the disciples to make disciples of all nations and to baptise them

into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We are

reminded that our God comes to us in three persons who all work together

in a perfect unity. We are also reminded that we as disciples of Jesus, also

share in this mission today. Our faith is not just for us. It is to be shared so

that we also might make disciples for Jesus. We do this in the authority of

Jesus Christ and in the power of his Spirit for the Glory of God the

Father.

1. Jesus said “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me...

(18)

2. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations (19)

3. Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit (20)

4. Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

5. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

To Think about

Who do you think that God is prompting you to share your hope with?

Hymns:

TIS 158 God has spoken by his prophets

MP 673 There is a redeemer

TIS 142 Glory be to God the Father

TIS 132 Holy, Holy, Holy

WEDNESDAY GROWTH GROUP

Continues on Wednesday at 7:30pm in the Parish Centre. For the next few

weeks we will be looking at the theme of prayer. All are welcome.

ARCHBISHOP'S VISIT AND CONFIRMATIONS

We will be blessed to have a visit from our new Archbishop, Ric Thorpe, on

Sunday August 2nd for a late Patronal Festival and a service of Baptisms and

Confirmations. We will be starting an Alpha course shortly as preparation

for those who wish to be baptized or confirmed on that date.

EVENING OF PRAYER AT THE CATHEDRAL Our Archbishop Ric

invites all Parishes to come to the Cathedral for an evening of Prayer on

Wednesday 15th July from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Put it in your diary. Details to

follow.

WOULD YOU LIKE SOME WOOD? We have a large collection of used

wooden planks and posts from our old fence we are trying to dispose

of. There are also other old pipes etc. that you may find a use for. In 2

weeks’ time, they will all be going in a skip. If you can use them, they are

lying between the Parish Hall and the shed. Speak to Rusty or Graeme for

clarification.

PARISH WORKING BEE Saturday June 6th.

MOTHERS UNION This Sunday we will be renewing membership of

current Mothers Union Members and admitting new members into the St

James' Mother's Union.

SOUP AND ROLL Enjoy a cup of hearty & healthy soup and roll after the

10am service today. Three scrumptious flavours to choose from. Guaranteed

to warm those winter chills. Only $5. Many thanks. X Naomi.

LAWN MOWING ROSTER 30th May – Heinz & Rusty

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY – 7th June: Genesis 12. 1-9; Psalm 33. 1-12; 2 Romans 4. 13-25; Matthew 9. 9-13, 18-26

THIS WEEK WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Nigel, Jen, Glen,

Sherene, Gloria, Ron, Ruth, Mike, Amy, Cecil, Beryl, Paul, Fabian, Charles,

Marla, Jeremiah, Tahlia, Suzanne, Kurt & Kieran.