Pewsheet for 21st 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 21st November 2010
Christ the King &
Last Sunday before Advent

God has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. Let us offer God our praise, thanksgiving and worship.
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 (Lane setting)
Hymns
Introit 551
Psalm 46
Offertory 137
Communion 381, 418, 946 (refrain)
Recessional 756

Readings
First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
God will destroy the leaders who did not care for the people, and will raise up true and faithful shepherds.

Second Reading Colossians 1:11-20
Paul describes the majesty and supremacy of Christ, and reminds us that Christ uses his power to reconcile creation to God, by shedding his own blood on the cross.

Gospel Luke 23:33-43
In the ultimate weakness of death, Jesus displays the ultimate power of divinity: the power to offer eternal life.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 606, Psalm 72:1-7, 690, 253
Readings: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, John 18:33-37

Prayer for the week
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us your Son, the beloved one who was rejected, the Saviour who appeared defeated. Yet the mystery of his kingship illumines our lives.
Show us in his death the victory that crowns the ages, and in his broken body the love that unites heaven and earth.
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.

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 those affected by the explosion of the mine in New Zealand and by the flooding in Cornwall
 Those elected to serve on the Church of England’s General Synod meeting this week
 the work of NATO and its peace keeping forces
 all who face hardship and the loss of their work or income as a result of economic cuts
 those who run pension schemes, and for the support that they give to those who wish to retire from full time work.
 Wycombe District Council, its officers and councillors.
 Those living in Princes Place (Princes Risborough) and Woodview Drive (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
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Cruse Bereavement Care, supporting bereaved people and enabling anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

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 22nd at The Camp, Little Kimble, Thursday January 13th at The Rectory, Mill Lane and Thursday January 20th at 8 Kings Oak Close starting at 8 pm and finishing at 9.30 pm. More details can be found in the parish magazine. It is not essential to come to all of the sessions. James

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 be needing some cakes, produce and books for the fair. These can be brought along on the afternoon of November 26th or early on the 27th. We shall also need people to set up the afternoon before and help to run the stalls. Please let Rosemary know if you can contribute in these ways and sign the poster in the porch. 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.

Do you enjoy singing?
If you are interested in singing as part of the choir for the nine lessons are carols service on December 19th at 6 pm please come along to the choir practice from 6.30 to 7.30 pm on Thursday evening. All singers of any standard are welcome. The pieces that have been chosen are fun to sing and fairly easy to learn. James

Risborough Town Centre – switching on of lights
On December 3rd Churches Together in Risborough are starting off the carol singing at 6 pm. All are very welcome to come along and sing. A market barrow is also being organised by the Revd. Denise Critchell. She would value help regarding gifts for children e.g. Christmas Biscuits, and help to cut out some shapes, i.e. stars, cribs etc. to put on the prayer tree on the night with ribbons. If you can help in this way or have other ideas for a Christian presence in the High Street in Advent please let Denise know (347741)

Princes Risborough Lighthouse Site Management
Help is required to share in the management of all site activities for Princes Risborough Lighthouse commencing July 2011. The duties include setting up and breaking down of the site including the marquees, power, staging and furniture etc. The activities which involve some driving and lifting of furniture require two weeks to complete and require a shared working day from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. A working knowledge of site safety and security would be desirable. If you are interested, please contact David Slade on 01494 488262.

Job vacancy – Pewsheet Editor
Are you comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and email? If so, and if you will have one or two hours a week to spare from January, please talk to 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

Today Christ The King
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Mon Nov 22nd 8.00 pm Living in Hope course
(see notices)
Thurs Nov 25th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (in the church)
Fri Nov 26th 11.00 am Funeral of Anne Spittles
Sat Nov 27th 10.00 am Advent Craft Fair
(see notices)
Sun Nov 28th 1st Sunday of Advent
10.00 am Parish Eucharist
3.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick) with the Revd Serena Hutton
6.00 pm Churches Together in Risborough Service at the Baptist Church
Thurs Dec 2nd 9.30 am Healing & Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun Dec 5th 2nd Sunday of Advent
8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am Christingle – All Age Family Service
6.00 pm Choral Evensong