Pewsheet for 22nd August 2010

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 22nd August 2010
12th Sunday after Trinity

We who have been called into the company of God’s people are privileged to stand up straight and praise God. Let us worship God with thankful hearts.
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.
During August, in place of Junior Church in the hall, there will be activity and colouring sheets as well as toys and books available for children in the church.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting)
Hymns
Introit 565
Psalm 103 vs. 1-8
Offertory 163
Communion 310, 625, 931
Recessional 252

Readings
First Reading Isaiah 58:9b-14
God promises to restore his people if they act with justice and if they honour the Sabbath.

Second Reading Hebrews 12:18-29
Christians are not called to some grand, visible but transient spectacle, but to God’s eternal city, through the work of Jesus Christ.

Gospel Luke 13:10-17
Jesus cures a woman on the Sabbath.


6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Hymns: 443, Psalm 119:49-56, 366, 70, 420
Readings: Isaiah 30 v 8-21, 2 Cor. 9


Prayer for the week
To the banquet of your kingdom, O God of the nations, you have invited people of every race and tongue.
May all who are called to a place at your table come, by the narrow way, to the unending feast of life.
We make our prayer 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.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 The people of Pakistan, suffering the effects of recent flooding; that they will directly and quickly receive what they need to rebuild their lives.
 All students, as they plan their futures following exam results; that they will receive sound guidance and advice.
 Local gyms and keep fit classes, for the encouragement of all ages to exercise.
 The mission, ministry and congregational life of St Teresa's Roman Catholic Church.
 Those living in Pursell Place (Princes Risborough), Monkton Waye and Cornerways (Speen).
 Those in need who are known in our parish
 and also further afield
 For the recently departed
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Kathleen White.

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Anglicans in World Mission (USPG), working in direct partnership with Anglican Churches in over 50 countries, helping to support vital church work, including healthcare, education, leadership training and action for social justice.

A prayer for Pakistan
Compassionate God, source of all comfort,
We pray for the people of Pakistan whose lives have devastated by rain and flood.
Bring them comfort, we pray.
Protect the vulnerable.
Strengthen the weak.
Keep at bay the ravages of disease.
Have mercy on all those working to rescue the stranded and to feed the hungry.
And may our response to their suffering be generous and bring you praise.
For we ask it in Jesus Name, Amen.
Notices

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.

New and IMPROVED selection of cards and COLOURED PRINT for sale
All of the cards are now on good quality card. These include various photographs of the floral displays at the Flower Festival together with the existing picture of the church. A framed print of the church has also been produced at a cost of £20. If you are interested in purchasing one please let James know.

St Dunstan's Fete - September 18th 2-4pm - The Old Rectory
We shall need a lot of helpers to make this special event in the calendar a success. If you are able to spend some time setting up / packing away, collecting tables/bouncy castle, looking after a stall, making cakes / scones, serving refreshments... please sign the notice in the porch or let Rosemary know - 344417. And please invite all your friends and relations along!

‘Believing – in good faith’
A one day conference is being held on Saturday 30th October 2010. This includes two lectures, “Good and Bad Religion" by Dr Peter Vardy and "Can Liberals be Biblical Christians?" by Canon Professor Keith Ward. The conference is being held at Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, from 10 am to 4 pm. Further details are on the notice board. A number of people are already going from St. Dunstan’s. If you would like to join them please let James know.

‘God beyond Church’
This is the latest in the Amersham Millenium Lecture series. The speaker is Sheila Cassidy who is the author of ‘Audacity to believe’, and ‘Confessions of a lapsed Catholic’ is the title of the latest book she is writing. The lecture takes place on Thursday September 16th at 8 pm at St. Michael and all Angels, Amersham. A leaflet can be found on the table towards the back of the church.
Silent Prayer Meeting – Monday August 23rd at 8 pm
This will take place in the church hall and will last for about 45 minutes. Those who gather meet to share in a time of silence becoming more aware of the presence of God. James
‘Be still, and know that I am God’ Psalm 46.10

Monks Monkeys – Praise and Play for the under 5s
This restarts on Thursday September 2nd in the church hall at 2 pm. This is an opportunity for parents/carers with their babies/young children to enjoy some singing, a Bible story and a time to chat and play. More information from James

The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am

Sun Aug 22nd 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Mon Aug 23rd 8.00 pm Silent Prayer Meeting (Church hall – see notices)
Thurs Aug 26th 9.30 am Holy Communion
Sat Aug 28th 11.30 am Wedding
1.30 pm Wedding
Sun Aug 29th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
2.30 pm Wedding
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Wed Sept 1st 2.00 pm Funeral of Terence Badrick
Thurs Sept 2nd 9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys restarts (see notices)
Fri Sept 3rd 2.15 pm Memorial service for Ted Light
Sun Sept 5th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am All age Family Communion and Baptism
6.00 pm Evensong