Pewsheet for 7th November 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 7th November 2010
4th Sunday before Advent

Today we learn of God’s incredible grace towards someone people dismissed as a hopeless sinner. It is true, too, that God does not deal with any of us as our sins deserve. So let us worship our heavenly Father, for he is merciful.
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.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church immediately after the 10.00am service - all are welcome.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion
Readings: Psalm 119 v 137-144, Luke 19 v 1-10

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
and Baptism of Courtney Boyce
Hymns
305 I danced in the morning
See reverse Father Abraham
285 Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
47 As we are gathered
304 I come with joy
674 This is my body
437 Make me a channel of your peace
54 At the name of Jesus

Readings
First Reading Psalm 119:137-144
From this short section of this long psalm, obedience to God’s laws is stressed as the way to achieve real and lasting happiness

Gospel Luke 19:1-10
On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus passes through Jericho. Here he meets a man whom the whole city despises, Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector.

6.00 pm Team service at St Mary's Church
(See notices)




Prayer for the week
God of glory,
touch our lips with the fire of your Spirit,
that we with all creation
may rejoice to sing your praise;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 The people of Haiti, especially those still living in refugee camps following the earthquake, as they face the threats of storms and disease: for all those affected by the eruption of the volcano of Mount Merapi in Indonesia
 Christians in Iraq facing attack and persecution
 the Council for Race Equality, that racism in all its forms may be opposed.
 Princes Risborough Music Society, Shoestring Productions, Lacey Green Singers and Lacey Green Players.
 Those living in Milton Gardens (Princes Risborough) and Church Lane (Lacey Green).
 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:
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

‘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 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. It is not essential to come to all of the sessions. James

Team Service at St. Mary’s tonight at 6pm
This will be taken by the Archdeacon of Buckingham, Karen Gorham. 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

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). 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.

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.

Hody's Charity
This was set up in 1706 by a former Rector of the parish in his will. Grants may be given for books, specialist materials, outfits, tools, fees etc for students in Further or Higher Education or Apprentices. Applicants must be residents of Monks Risborough and under 21 years old at the time of the first grant. To apply please complete a form from the porch notice board or contact Rosemary Woodward-Court Tel 344417

Advent Craft Fair November 27th 10.00-12.00 in Church
We shall need some cakes and produce and refreshment /stall helpers. We shall also need people to set up the afternoon before. Please let Rosemary know if you can contribute in these ways. If you can help with potting bulbs please contact June Timms Tel 344966
Ready, Steady...Slow
For every day of December until the 24th, this 'alternative' Advent Calendar includes a reading, a prayer, a reflection, and a challenge to take a small step towards living more simply, £4.80. In similar vein we also have some copies of 'Do Nothing Christmas is coming' for £5.00 both at the back of the church.

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 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
Thurs Nov 18th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun Nov 21st Christ The King
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong

Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I´m one of them, and so are you
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot!

Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot. Left foot!

Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around
Sit down!