Pewsheet for 16th January 2011

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 16th January 2010
Second Sunday of Epiphany

God has called us into fellowship with all those who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So we meet together to praise God and to give thanks for God’s goodness and faithfulness towards us throughout all generations.
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 – Addington setting
Hymns
Introit 137
Psalm 40:1-13
Offertory 195
Communion 937, 374, 126
Recessional 756

Readings
First Reading Isaiah 49:1-7
We hear the words of the “servant of the Lord”, who is called by God and named while he is still in his mother’s womb. This servant may be one person or the whole people of Israel, but the calling remains the same: to be “a light to the nations”, drawing all peoples to worship the Lord.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Paul gives thanks for the way the people in Corinth have been enriched by God and called into fellowship with all who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord.

Gospel John 1:29-42
John fulfils his calling by declaring Jesus to be the Son of God and we see the beginning of the community Jesus builds around him at the start of his ministry.
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 314, Psalm 96, 689, 537
Readings: Ezekiel 2:1 to 3:4, Galatians 1:11-end
Anthem: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you’

Prayer for the week
Merciful God, you sent your Son, the spotless Lamb, to take upon himself the sin of the world.
Make our lives holy, that your Church may bear witness to your purpose of reconciling all things in Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

Your prayers are asked this week for:
 Christians in Egypt, Iraq and Iran facing persecution and attack
 those suffering as a result of the floods and mudslides in Brazil
 those who have lost homes and possessions as a result of the floods in Australia
 the people of Tunisia, in the wake of the violence and unrest in that country
 those working in divorce law practices, for the difficult and unsettling work they do on behalf of their clients.
 those who work in the furniture industry, Ercol and Hypnos.
 residents of Mead Acre and Mead Close (Monks Risborough), Claydons Place (Longwick) and Clifford Road (Princes Risborough).
 Those in need who are known in our parish:
◦ Joan Ballance, Trevor Calvert, Joan Pitcher, Enid Menzies, Molly Whyte, Marjorie Browne, Jean Taylor, Shelagh Bartlett, Frank Jackson, Chris Broadmeadow, Elizabeth McGown
 and also further afield for:
◦ Gordon Haynes, Hilary Edridge, Christine, Deborah Ryley, Millie Adey, Emma and Olivia
 For the recently departed
◦ Elizabeth Spittles
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Neil Campbell and Bill Ballance
Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.






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 final two sessions will be held on Thursday January 20th (8 Kings Oak Close, Monks Risborough) and Thursday February 3rd (The Willows, Mill Lane) starting at 8 pm and finishing at 9.30 pm. James

Evensong on the third Sunday of the month
From this month we welcome St. Mary’s choir from Princes Risborough and their congregation to this service whilst their church is being renovated. The format of the service will remain the same except for the addition of an anthem. I hope you enjoy this choral experience. James

Friday 21 January 7.30pm BBC2
An Island Parish (1/12) A year in the most southerly islands of Outer Hebrides as experienced by Father John Paul MacKinnon, a Roman Catholic priest. Will he be able to live up to expectations?

Induction Service for Rev. Richard Allwood
A note from Princes Risborough Baptist Church reads... It is with great pleasure that we invite you and any other members of your own church fellowship to attend the Induction Service for Rev. Richard Allwood to the Ministry at Princes Risborough Baptist Church. This service will take place at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday 22nd January 2011 and will be followed by a tea in the Hall adjoining the Church.

Emma Knight’s Talk on Zambia
Did you miss Emma Knight’s excellent talk in September about her wonderful trip to Zambia last summer? Well, Emma has kindly agreed to give her illustrated talk again: at 3pm on Sunday 30th January 2011 in the Chapter House. Emma (from St. Mary’s Princes Risborough) spent a month in Zambia, as part of a World challenge trip to a third world country, including work on a community project, and some travel. She had to finance the whole trip herself, and many church friends generously sponsored her, so now she can show her supporters what she actually did. All are very welcome. If you would like to come, please call Michael Hoey on 275192.

Deanery vacancies
There are currently vacancies for the positions of Deanery Treasurer and Deanery Quinquennial Secretary. If anyone is interested in finding out more about these roles (which can be combined), please speak with James.



Organ Concert at Christchurch Cathedral
The fifth annual Andrew Chamblin Memorial Concert will be given by the internationally renowned organist David Briggs FRCO ARCM at 7.30 pm in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on Saturday 19th March 2011. Mr Briggs will play an hour-long programme of Baroque organ works. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. There are no tickets required and no reserved seating.

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 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
(see notices)
Mon Jan 17th 8.00 pm PCC meeting in the church hall
Tues Jan 18th Start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Wed Jan 19th 2.00 pm Funeral of Elizabeth Spittles
2.30 pm Friendship Group in the church hall
Thurs Jan 20th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (in the church)
8.00 pm ‘Living in hope’ course at 8 Kings Oak Close (see notices)
Sat Jan 22nd 3.00 pm Induction Service at Princes Risborough Baptist Church (see notices)
Sun Jan 23rd 10.00 am Parish Eucharist.
God in the life of Sue Ingram
3.00 pm Choral Evensong (Owlswick)
Tues Jan 25th 7.45 pm Service for the week of prayer for Christian Unity at Princes Risborough Baptist Church
Thurs Jan 27th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun Jan 30th Feast of Candlemas
10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Team exchange with the Rev Denise Critchell)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong