Anglican Parish of Horsham
proclaiming Christ in the Wimmera since 1876
Events
The Season of Lent is upon us. Lent as we know lasts forty days. The first mention of Lent lasting forty days is in the canons of Nicaea, in A.D. 325. It came about as a time of spiritual preparation, due to those seeking to become Christians, who were preparing for Baptism during the Easter Vigil Ceremonies. Though primarily intended for candidates for Baptism, the season of Lent soon spread to the whole Church, and became a period when, apart from fasting, Christians refrained from festivities and gave themselves up to penance, almsgiving, and exercise of devotion. Perhaps the following reflection best sums up what lent means spiritually. Lord, let me fast most truly and profitably, by feeding in prayer on they Spirit. Reveal me to myself in the light of thy holiness. Suffer me never to think that I have knowledge enough to need no teaching, wisdom enough to need no correction, talents enough to need no grace, goodness enough to need no progress. Humility enough to need no quickening, strength sufficient without thy spirit; lest, standing still, I fall back for evermore.
Fr Robert is back from a well earned break from Parish duties, and we thank God for his continuing presence in the Parish.
The Parish thanks Fr. David Price for taking Sunday services and being available for ministry calls in the Parish over the last two weeks.
May God continue to Bless Fr David and Leslie in their lives and service in the Parish.
Beginning March 9th - Lenten Studies will be taking place at 7.00pm on Sunday evenings in the Guild room of the hall.
Lenten study booklets are available @ $10 each.
Sunday School has recommenced following school holidays on Sundays as advised and under Christinedah's leadership. - Meet at 9:30am in the Sunday School
Morning Tea is share in the hall Guild room following Sunday Church Services.