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St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick
Part of the Risborough Team Ministry
www.stdunstanschurch.com
Vicar – The Revd James Tomkins
01844 275944 (day off Tuesday)
jamestomkins@btinternet.com
The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE
Sunday 25th July 2010
James the Apostle
We come to worship God in the company of James and all the saints, and to offer God our hearts and minds in service of the kingdom.
Welcome to St Dunstan’s Church
If you are new to Monks Risborough or just visiting please introduce yourself to the Welcomers at the door who will be happy to tell you more about the church and its events.
The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for the Communion.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.
Today
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane setting)
Hymns
Introit 382
Psalm 126
Offertory 352
Communion 381, 165, 938
Anthem Bother James’ Air
Recessional 177 (verses 1, 2, 4, 6 & 8)
Readings
First Reading Jeremiah 45:1-5
The prophet is told that he must not long for greatness, but be grateful to escape with his life.
Second Reading Acts 11:27 – 12:2
The early Christians face a time of famine and of violent persecution, which results in the death of James.
Gospel Matthew 20:20-28
A request for the best places in the kingdom gives Jesus a chance to teach about his own concept of greatness.
6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service at
Princes Risborough Upper School Playing Fields (No evening service in church)
Prayer for the week
Provident Father,
with the prayer your Son taught us always on our lips, we ask, we seek, we knock at your door.
In our every need, grant us the first and best of all your gifts, the Spirit who makes us your children.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Prayer for St. James
Merciful God,
whose holy apostle Saint James,
leaving his father and all that he had,
was obedient to the calling of your Son Jesus Christ
and followed him even to death:
help us, forsaking the false attractions of the world,
to be ready at all times
to answer your call without delay;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
All of the children attending and young people/adults helping at Lighthouse
Those killed and injured in recent days in the continuing violence in Afghanistan
All those who are suffering through drought and food shortages in the Sahel region of Africa
Companies developing applications of technology to protect businesses and individuals.
St Teresa's RC School, its pupils, staff, head and governors.
Those living in Stockwell Lane & Stopps Orchard (Monks Risborough), Icknield Court (Princes Risborough) and Ivy Close (Longwick).
Those in need who are known in our parish
and also further afield
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Christian Blind Mission, an international Christian development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world.
Notices
Lighthouse - a final plea
If you are still considering helping out we need Lighthouse Keepers to work with small groups of children, Lamplighters to assist these groups, and helpers for drama and sport. For our craft activities we are continuing to collect tins and greetings cards. For more information contact Cathy Farquhar 343226
Save our Day centres
Public Meeting – Thursday July 29th , 7.30 and petition
Some of you will be aware that the Red Cross day centre along with other centres across the county are under threat of closure. A public meeting is being held at the British Legion, Bell Street, Princes Risborough on July 29th at 7.30 pm. Please attend and give us your support to prevent the closure of the Red Cross and the Adults Day Centre. John Bercow our MP, Speaker for the House of Commons and representatives from Bucks County Council and Princes Risborough Town Council will be speaking at this meeting. Your views are important. You are also invited to sign the petition on the table.
Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir Summer Concert
This famous choir will be holding a concert in St Mary's Church on Saturday 14th August at 7.30pm. The programme will feature an extensive and varied programme of popular choral music including such favourites as Men of Harlech, Arwelfa and Panis Angelicus. Tickets are just £10 each - available from St Mary's Parish office 273300 or from Rebecca Hill's Gallery in the Market Square or Mary Shuttle's shop in Duke Street.
Inspired by Creation
During September the Diocese of Oxford will be hosting Inspired by Creation, an opportunity to share with others a photograph and/or a poem/prayer that captures the place where people encounter God through creation. The idea is to mark creation-tide and promote an awareness of environmental issues and how we can respond. The competition will run from 1st-30th September. We plan to make the winning photos and words available through packs of postcards and other resources. The competition is open to anyone and linked to the Earthing Faith website www.earthingfaith.org. Register now and then use the summer to take a photograph or write a poem/prayer that is inspired by the place where you encounter God through creation. In September you will get a reminder to come back to the Earthing Faith website, when you will be able to enter your photograph and/or words into the competition.
Double edition of the pew sheet (August 1st/8th)
The next issue of the pew sheet will be a double edition so please send in your notices in plenty of time.
New selection of cards for sale
There is a new selection of cards for sale on the table towards the back of the church. These include various photographs of the floral displays at the Flower Festival together with the existing picture of the church at a reduced price. Please put the money in the small wooden chest attached to the wall.
The next couple of weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (except July 26th), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am
| Today | 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Lighthouse Commissioning Service |
| Thurs July 29th | 9.30 am Holy Communion 7.30 pm Public Meeting at the British Legion (see notices) |
| Fri July 30th | 6.45 pm Lighthouse Closing Celebration |
| Sat July 31st | 8.00 pm Lighthouse Abba Night Disco (for all the family) |
| Sun August 1st | 8.00 am Holy communion 10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist 6.00 pm Choral Evensong |
| Thurs August 5th | 9.30 am Healing & Holy Communion |
| Sat August 7th | 2.30 pm Wedding |
| Sun August 8th | 10.00 am Parish Eucharist 11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick) 6.00 pm Choral Evensong |
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