Pewsheet for 31st October 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 31st October 2010
All Saints Sunday

As Christ’s followers, we are part of the great community of saints down the ages and across the world. So let us join with them in spirit as we gather to worship our Lord.
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 immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Addington setting),
with the Revd David Williams (St. Mary’s)
Hymns
Introit 271
Psalm 149
Offertory 758
Communion 77, 476, 932
Recessional 177

Readings
First Reading Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
The prophet is shown that his dream signifies that the saints will have a share in God’s eternal kingdom – a kingdom that will outlast and supersede all passing earthly empires.

Second Reading Ephesians 1:11-23
Paul declares that Christians are chosen by God and destined as his saints for a glorious heavenly inheritance. He prays that the Spirit’s power will enable them to grow in hope and knowledge of Christ.

Gospel Luke 6:20-31
Jesus declares that the blessedness of those who serve him cannot be measured in earthly plenty and contentment. He calls his disciples to express his unconditional love, even towards their enemies.

3.00 pm 'Time to Remember' service
(See notices)
Prayer for the week
All-holy God, you call your people to holiness.
As we keep the festival of your saints, give us their meekness and poverty of spirit, a thirst for righteousness, and purity of heart.
May we share with them the richness of your kingdom and be clothed in the glory you bestow.
Grant 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.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 the victims of the recent tsunami and volcanic eruption in Indonesia; those who are suffering in the outbreak of Cholera in Haiti; the victims of the floods in Pakistan still without food or shelter
 an appreciation of the value of our food and drink, and hearts that always give thanks for our daily bread.
 The various charities supported by our team churches.
 Those living in Whiteleaf and Whiteleaf Way (Monks Risborough) and Lacemakers Court (Princes Risborough).
 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
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

Notices

Time to Remember service, today at 3 pm
An opportunity to remember those we love but see no longer will take place on Sunday October 31st at 3pm. If you would like the name of a loved one read out as part of the service, please print their name legibly on the green sheet provided. Thank you. James

The Breakout Light Party – today at 4pm
Please see the yellow poster in the porch about this exciting event open to primary school age children. There will be praise, games, cakes, fun and songs. This will be held at the Community Centre in Princes Risborough and runs from 4.00 to 5.15 pm. For further details please phone Jenny Quinn on 01844 274569.
Ignite evening service at St. Mary’s tonight at 6.30
The autumn/winter series, which is based on John Ortberg's book 'If you want to walk on water you've got to get out of the boat', continues this Sunday at St. Mary’s. If you are planning to come please bring a PASSPORT SIZED PHOTOGRAPH. You will need it during the course of the evening – unless you are really good at drawing a self portrait!

‘Living in Hope’
The course uses a DVD and group discussion to explore the Christian understanding of hope through themes such as death, resurrection and creation. The next sessions will be held on Thursday November 4th at the Willows, Mill Lane, Monday November 8th at the Rectory, Mill Lane and Monday November 22nd at The Camp, Little Kimble. All sessions start at 8 pm and finish at 9.30 pm. More details can be found in the October/November magazine. Please contact Sue Kemp suzannekemp@btconnect.com (275157) if you would like a course booklet (cost £3) to be ordered for you. It is not essential to come to all of the sessions. James

Team Service at St. Mary’s on November 7th at 6pm
This will be taken by the Archdeacon of Buckingham, Karen Gorham. This will include the commissioning of The Revd Denise Critchell, vicar of Lacey Green, in her new role which involves visiting local shops and businesses as well as instigating Christian Arts Retreats. The service will be in the format of evening prayer combining the best of traditional and modern worship.

Remembrance Sunday, November 14th at 10 am
This service provides another time to remember those who have given and continue to give their lives in the service of others. The service at St. Dunstan’s includes the laying of wreaths, a roll call of those who have died and a two minute silence. This is followed by a further Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial on the corner of Mill Lane/Aylesbury Road at about 11.15 am. These acts of Remembrance are being held jointly with St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Women’s World Day of Prayer
A new committee is being formed to put on this service for 2011. If you are interested in being involved in this service please let James know.

From Fauré to Flanders and Swann 20th November at 7.30 pm in the church
An evening of fine music and fun with Philip Fowke (pianist with 12 Proms appearances) and Anna Markland (piano and soprano). In aid of the Cricket Club New Pavilion Fund. Tickets, at £20 and £15, include wine and canapés and may be obtained from Douglas Miller (343206) or David Shuttle, 6 Duke Street, Princes Risborough.

December/January Newsletter
The closing date for contributions to the next issue is Wednesday 10th November. Please send the information to John McKay by email (preferably) john@jamckay.demon.co.uk and David Kemp david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk. We expect another full issue so send early to avoid disappointment!

PLEA FOR HELP
After about 25 years - yes really! - Harry and Diana Mullens have decided to give up arranging for the distribution of the Newsletter from the beginning of 2011 and we are looking for a volunteer to take over this important church function. The work entails preparing the copies into bundles for the individual distributors, taking most of the bundles into church for church members to collect and distribute, and the remainder to local distributors who may not attend church. This operation occurs six times a year.
Please would anyone willing to consider taking on this work to contact David Kemp at Windleshaw, telephone 01844-344097 or email david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk. Thank you.

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

Today All Saints Sunday
10.00 am Parish Eucharist with the Revd David Williams
3.00 pm Time To Remember service (see magazine and notices for details)
Mon Nov 1st 8.00 pm Silent Prayer Meeting in the church Hall
Thurs Nov 4th 9.30 am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00 pm ‘Living in hope’ course (see notices for details)
Sun Nov 7th 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism
6.00 pm Team Service at St Mary's (see notices for details)
Thurs Nov 11th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun Nov 14th Remembrance Sunday (see notices)
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.15 am War Memorial
6.00 pm Choral Evensong