Pewsheet for 2nd and 9th 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

Sundays 2nd and 9th January 2011
Second Sunday after Christmas
& First Sunday of Epiphany

In the season of Epiphany we gather to celebrate the Baptism of Christ, giving thanks for the example of God’s Son and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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 on 9th January before coming into Church for the Communion.
Coffee and tea are served in the Church immediately after the 10.00am service today and in the hall on January 9th – all welcome

2nd January – Second Sunday after Christmas

8.00 am Holy Communion
Readings Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:10-18

10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
& Baptism of Joshua Pena
Hymns
Introit 641
Gradual 326
Offertory 589
Communion 47, 729, 93, 860
Recessional 724

Readings
First Reading Ephesians 1:3-14
In Christ, we have been adopted by God as his children before the foundation of the world. Through the blood of Christ we are blessed with redemption, forgiveness of sins, and wisdom and insight that we may discern the mystery of his will. God’s plan is to gather up all things in Christ, in the fullness of time.

Second Reading John 1:10-18
John’s Gospel sets the coming of Christ in its cosmic context, proclaiming him as the source of all creation. John the Baptist was sent by God to witness to Christ, so that all might believe in him. Many rejected him, but those who believed were adopted as children of God.

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Hymns: 690, psalm 135 vs. 1-4 & 19-21, 683, 585 Readings Isaiah 41:21-Ch 42:4, Colossians 1:1-14
Prayer for the week
God our Father,
in love you sent your Son
that the world may have life:
lead us to seek him among the outcast
and to find him in those in need,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.

9th January – Baptism of Christ, and First Sunday of Epiphany

10.00 am Parish Eucharist (Lane setting)
with the Revd Donald Rydings
Hymns
Introit 527
Gradual 29
Offertory 205
Communion 615, 483, 289,
Recessional 719

Readings
First Reading Isaiah 42:1-9
The prophecy of the Suffering Servant promises a chosen one endowed with the Spirit of God, who will bring justice and healing to the whole world.

Second Reading Acts 10:34-43
Peter’s vision has convinced him that God’s love knows no bounds and that Jesus, anointed by the Spirit at his baptism, came to bring peace and forgiveness to all, regardless of race.

Gospel Matthew 3:13-17
At his baptism, Jesus stands with sinners, yet is identified as God’s beloved Son and receives the Holy Spirit to strengthen him for his public ministry and redeeming death.

11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick Chapel)
with the Revd Serena Hutton
Readings Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-end

6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Readings Joshua 3:1-8 & 14-end, Hebrews 1:1-12
Hymns: 114, psalm 47, 541, 84

Prayer for the week
God of the covenant, you anointed your beloved Son with the power of the Holy Spirit, to be light for the nations and release for captives.
Grant that we who are born again of water and the Spirit may proclaim with our lips the good news of his peace and show forth in our lives the victory of his justice.
We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever.




Your prayers are asked for:
 The Diocese of Lahore (Pakistan)
 those who have lost their homes and livelihoods in the Australian floods and fires
 All without hope this New Year, and who suffered disappointment in the last twelve months, that this year may bring God's blessings.
 Those who work in agriculture, especially those experiencing financial and other stresses.
 Local shops, Post Offices and small businesses.
 Those living in Askett, Askett Lane, Letterbox Lane, Crowbrook road and The Hawthorns (Monks Risborough), Blacksmiths Road and Blenheim Close (Longwick), Angood Close and Ash 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,
 and also further afield for:
◦ Gordon Haynes, Hilary Edridge, Christine, Deborah Ryley, Millie Adey, Emma and Olivia
 For the recently departed
◦ Elizabeth Spittles, Elaine Robinson
 Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly Doug Crabbe, Rotraut Campbell, Sheila Gibson, Doris Hill and Norman Roper.

Notices

Christmas Thank you
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the Christmas season such a success at St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s. It was a real team effort and I appreciate all the time and effort made by those who helped decorate the churches, sung, played or rung at the various services, acted as sidespeople or provided refreshments to name just some of the roles that people performed. Despite the difficult weather, overall attendance was up on previous years. With my best wishes for the New Year. James

‘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 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. James

Evensong on the third Sunday of the month
From January we shall be welcoming St. Mary’s choir from Princes Risborough and their small 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 new choral experience. James

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.
The next couple of weeks

Morning Prayer normally takes place on Monday (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursdays at St. Dunstan’s at 8.45 am. This will resume on Wednesday January 12th.

Today 8.00 am Holy Communion
10.00 am All Age Family Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Mon Jan 3rd 9.30 am Taking down of Christmas Decorations
Thurs Jan 6th Epiphany
9.30 am Healing and Communion with Rev David Williams
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (Praise and play for the under 5s) resumes in the church hall
Sun Jan 9th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
11.30 am Holy Communion (Owlswick)
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Wed Jan 12th 2.30 pm Friendship Group (in the church hall)
Thurs Jan 13th 9.30 am Holy Communion
2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
8.00 pm ‘Living in hope’ course at the Rectory (see notices)
Sat Jan 15th All day Piano master classes
Sun Jan 16th 10.00 am Parish Eucharist
6.00 pm Choral Evensong
Mon Jan 17th 8.00 pm PCC meeting in the church hall
Wed Jan 19th 2.00 pm Funeral of Elizabeth Spittles
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