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Weddings Congratulations on your decision to marry. A wedding is a very joyful and important occasion. It requires careful preparation. Such preparation will help you understand each other better, your relationship and your responsibilities as well as the nature of Christian marriage taught by the Church. After your application has been confirmed and the date booked, a rehearsal time will be discussed with you. If you do not already attend St Alban’s, we expect you to make some attempt to do so during the period of your preparation. The faith dimension of marriage is very important. We look forward to sharing with you in this important occasion and in helping to make your wedding and marriage a most joyous celebration. For an application form or more information, please contact the Parish Office on (02) 9876 3362 or at office@eppinganglicans.org.au

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Eucharist with Prayers for Healing Our simple service on Thursday mornings is in most ways similar to the services on Sunday morning. There is prayer, the reading of scripture, a brief sermon, and we share together in the Eucharist. In this service there is a special emphasis on prayer for people who are ill, or who are facing other difficult circumstances where God’s help is particularly needed. People have the opportunity to come forward for a special prayer for God’s healing and help, and a list of those for whom we have been asked to pray is read as part of the prayers. Anyone is welcome to join us for the service, which is about 45 minutes in length. Eucharist with Prayers for Healing is held in Saint Alban’s church. [There are prayers for healing and the opportunity to pray for those named during the time of prayer.]

Our Team Rev'd Phil Lui Rector, St Alban's Epping phil@eppinganglicans.org.au 0413 396 435 Denise Pigot Parish Administrator office@eppinganglicans.org.au 9876 3362 Doris Awad Aimee and David Wong Student Ministers Bill Walton Assistant Minister (part time) Kian Holik Pastor, EPIC Indonesian Congregation kian@eppinganglicans.org.au Kari Hewitt Caretaker Chris Czerwinski Music Director krzysztof_czerwinski@yahoo.com Isabel Li Organ Scholar Enoch Pan Organ Scholar Churchwardens Noel Christie-David David Tait Elizabeth Jenkins Parish Treasurer Shane Christie-David Synod Representatives Gillian Taylor and Doris Awad Parish Nominators Glyn Evans, Peggy Sanders, Ruth Shatford AM , James von Stieglitz Property, Finance and other Parish matters Education and Spiritual Development Youth and Children's Ministry Missions Liturgy and Music Pastoral Care Ecumenism Outreach and Communication Hospitality Saint Aidan's Property Secretary to Parish Council Parish Council Rector and Churchwardens Rector Gillian Taylor Glyn Evans Peggy Sanders Margaret Cummins Christine Murray Noel Christie-David Elizabeth Jenkins Ken Bock OAM Christine Murray

Baptisms Baptism is administered within the Eucharist on a Sunday at 10:00am. This enables a large part of the congregation to witness the admission of the newly baptised into Christ’s Church and to welcome them. It also serves to remind the rest of the community of the profession of faith made in their own baptism. The font is the birthplace of the church. Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptised persons. It is suitable that at least one of the sponsors should be an Anglican. The others can be of any other “mainline” denomination. The Parents, Sponsor(s) or Godparent(s) are joined by a sponsor from the congregation. If you have somebody in the congregation who you would like to be the Parish Sponsor, please inform the clergy, otherwise we will allocate one to you. Sponsors of adults and older children present their candidates and thereby signify their endorsement of the candidates and their intention to support them by prayer and example in their Christian life. Sponsors of infants, commonly called Godparents, present their candidates, make promises in their own names, and also take vows on behalf of their candidates, especially to see that they are encouraged to be Confirmed. It is fitting that parents are included among the godparents of their own children. Parents meet with the clergy for preparation and instruction in the meaning of Baptism, in their duties to help the new Christian grown in the knowledge and love of God, and in their responsibilities as members of God’s Church. There will be a short rehearsal at which all those taking place should be in attendance. BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION Baptism is a complete sacramental initiation, leading to participation in the Eucharist. Confirmation and other rites of affirmation have a continuing pastoral role in the renewal of faith among the baptised. Laying-on-of-hands in confirmation is not a completion of baptism nor is it necessary for the admission to communion. Approximately one month’s notice is needed for a Baptism to take place. For more information or an application form, please contact Parish Staff at either office@eppinganglicans.org.au or (02) 9876 3362 . There is no fee for a Baptism, but a special donation to the church is appropriate.

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Give Why give? In our materialistic, consumer society giving money away is a counter-cultural activity, and yet the Bible encourages us to do just that. But Christian giving is not a reckless, abandonment of possessions but rather a discipline that supports God’s work in the world and the spiritual growth of the followers of Jesus. See the slideshow below for 6 reasons to give: 1. You will grow in your reverence of God. Moses told the Israelites that they were to set aside their tithes “so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. Deuteronomy 14:22 When we give sacrificially we will see that God does indeed provide all our needs. We will move from reliance on ourselves to reliance on God. Such trust honours our Lord and gives him glory. How you can donate 1 Direct Transfer/Debit This kind of giving – needs to be budgeted in advance and is an excellent way to be disciplined in your giving, is convenient and doesn’t depend on your memory. St Alban’s Account: BSB No: 032 081, Account No: 000024 Please indicate which service you attend. If you wish some of your giving to go to the Mission of the Month or any other specific cause, please indicate it on your direct transfer. Explore Mission of the Month 2 Envelopes Envelopes are available in packets on a table at the rear of the church. This kind of giving is completely anonymous and helps maintain systematic giving. It also makes it easy to give to another Christian organisation you may nominate. Leave your donation in the church office in a marked envelope. 3 Collection Plate This kind of giving depends on cash being available to use and you can only give when you’re present at a church service. FAQs How do I set up direct transfer? You can instruct your financial institution to pay your contributions to the church bank account. If you have Internet Banking facilities you can also establish a regular payment to be made electronically. Most members make their payments monthly. This method ensures regularity and saves administration costs. If you are interested in making Electronic Funds Transfers, the following account numbers should be supplied to your bank: St Alban’s BSB: 032 081 Account: 000024 St Aidan’s BSB No: 032 081 Account: 810086 Does direct giving maintain confidentiality? Yes. No personal information is revealed. Can I alter or cancel the arrangements? Yes. At any time you choose, you can easily change or completely cancel the arrangements.

Baptisms and Weddings Baptisms Holy baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s body, the Church. Click on the link below to find out more about Baptisms at Saint Alban's. Find out more Weddings Congratulations on your decision to marry. Click on the link below to help you begin to plan and prepare for this important event. Find out more

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