Sunday 3rd August 2025 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

REFLECTION: Luke 12:13-21 The Parable of the Rich Fool

In today’s reading, Jesus is asked to judge between two brothers over their rights to a family inheritance that has divided them bitterly. Instead of arbitrating, he tells them the Parable of the Rich Fool which highlights the danger of greed and of trusting in wealth instead of trusting in God and being rich towards God.

Here is an outline of the message.

1. Greed is more dangerous than you think!

a. It tears apart families (13-14)

b. It promises to satisfy, but it always leaves us wanting more (15, 20)

c. It is a false god that can neither save nor satisfy (21)

2. So watch out for it and be wise!

a. Take care and be on your guard against all kinds of greed! (15-19)

b. Greed comes in many guises.

c. Ultimately, it will cost you your life (20-21)

How do you defeat Greed?

a. Trust in God for what you need each day.

b. Hold lightly to material wealth

c. Be rich towards God by being generous to others.

To think about: Which power holds greater sway over your financial decisions? Greed or Generosity?

HYMNS

TIS 134 Praise my soul the king of heaven

TIS 745 Seek ye first the kingdom of God

TIS 599 Take my life and let it be

MP 442 Lord of the church

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.

A FEW INCONVENIENCES

Shortly our builder will need to move their office and lunch rooms from the new car park so that they can finish the resurfacing of the new carpark. This means that shortly they will be occupying some of our present car park as well as the fellowship room and office for a few weeks while they finish the build. They expect the building to be finished by the end of August and the carpark and grounds by the middle of September. There will be a few weeks requiring extra patience from us but we will rise to the occasion.

BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY

We welcome Kaycen Gatt who come this Sunday with his family to be baptized at our 10am service.

LAWN MOWING ROSTER: 2nd – Heinz & Rusty

GRAEME’S SURGERY

Graeme, our vicar, is having knee surgery this Monday and will be laying low for a few days. Please feel free to contact him in case of emergencies, but otherwise, he will take a few slower days while he recovers from surgery. The Wednesday service this week will be Morning Prayer.

IN THE BEGINNING

Bishop Paul Barker is starting a series of talks on Genesis 1-4 which will be held at Glen Waverley Anglican Church on the four consecutive Wednesdays in August at 7:30 pm. You can attend in person, watch the livestream at home, or come and watch it with us in our Wednesday Growth Group in the Supper Room. The live stream is www.gwac.org.au/livestream

A BIG THANK YOU

To all those who attended and contributed to a very successful International lunch. Also to those who contributed (made or purchased) our fortnightly Sunday meals/soup. The following amounts were raised towards our Building fund: International lunch: $810, Soup/meals (Feb-July): $837. Meals will recommence in September. Again, a very big thank you. JAMS/Marmalade this Sunday: $5 each.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

10th August: Isaiah 1.1, 10-20; Psalm 50. 1-8, 23-24; Hebrews 11. 1-3, 8-16 (17-28); Luke 12: 32-40.

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

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