Pew Sheet 6th November 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

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

Please join us for refreshments in the Church Hall immediately after the 10.00am service.  All are welcome.

Sunday 6th November 2011

3rd Sunday before Advent 

 

Let us come to worship Christ in confident faith in the salvation he has won for us, and in certain hope of his return.

Today

8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00 am All age Family Communion

Baptism of Caleb Walford; Leon and Lucie Kilarski

With musicians and singers from Waters Ash and Knaphill School

Hymns

Introit                      305

Gradual                    Father Abraham (on back)

Offertory                  819

Communion              47, 856, 67, 590

Recessional              503


Readings

First Reading              1 Thessalonians 4:13 - end

Paul assures the Thessalonians that the hope of their faith embraces Christians of both past and present generations.  When Jesus returns in glory, all who love him will rise to share eternal life with their Lord.      

Gospel Reading            Matthew 25: 1-13

Jesus tells the story of the ten bridesmaids to urge his followers to be wise in ensuring they are prepared to receive him at all times; for no one can know the exact moment of his return. 



6.00pm   Choral Evensong

(including the Revd Serena Hutton)

Readings:  Judges 7: 2- 22, John 15:9-17

Hymns: 656, Psalm 82, 629, 208



Prayer for the week

God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that the earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those suffering as a result of the global economic crisis
• Hospital Chaplains and Chaplaincy volunteers at Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe and Amersham Hospitals
• Residents of Millstream Close (PR), Greenlands and Woodfield (LG)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
• Gordon Haynes; Christine; Deborah Ryley; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Emma, Matt and Olivia; Sarah and Matt; Sally Maddox, Dewis Smith
• For the recently departed: 
•   Ollie Blockley and Vi Broderick
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Jane Edwards, Eileen Illman, Royston Gay, Ben Bertram  

Please remember the charities that St Dunstan's supports, in particular this week:

Ian Rennie Hospice at Home, offering specialist and supportive care and advice for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses in their homes.

Notices

Visiting St Paul's, November 8th

Last year I went to some very interesting debates/ talks in St Paul's Cathedral, given by eminent speakers.  This year they are about characters from the Bible.  I am hoping to go to the next one on Nov 8th (Jesus).   If you would like to join me just let me know. The website is:

http://www.stpauls.co.uk/Learning-Education/St-Pauls-Forum/Public-Debates-2011
Rosemary Tel. 344417

Bible Study Group – ‘The Apprentice’, November 10th

‘The Apprentice’ is a course that covers the following themes: journeying; longing; believing; questioning and belonging. Following a short DVD, a series of questions will help us to explore and discuss these various topics. All are welcome to come along to the Rectory, Mill Lane at 8 pm. James

Newsletter Copy Date, November 10th

We have now reached preparation time for the Christmas  issue of the Newsletter and would appreciate any copy by 10th November please.  As usual email to John McKay (john@jamckay.demon.co.uk) with copy to David Kemp (david@windleshaw.demon.co.uk) with hard copy to either of us if necessary.

Fellowship Group Meeting Nov 10th

8.00pm in the Church Hall.  Husband and friends are welcome.  The Revd Yvonne Murphy – Chaplain to Wycombe traders.

Fellowship Group Walk, November 22nd

Meet in the lay-by at 9.15 am

Advent Craft Fair – November 26th 10.00 – 12.00

We need a few helpers to look after stalls and make refreshments on the day.  We also need people to help plant bulbs beforehand.  If this could be you please let Rosemary know.  344417

Advent Craft Fair Raffle

With a magnificent Christmas Hamper as first price, a £50 Boden Voucher and a football signed by Wycombe Wanderers players as second and third prizes, plus other great gifts, make sure you buy your tickets which are £1.00 each.  From Rosemary 344417


Calling all sidespeople, November 27th

We are having a short meeting on November 27th at 11.30am in the church. We have had some new 'recruits' whom we would like to welcome, and this is an opportunity for us to look at the sidespersons' duties and for anyone to raise any queries.

Churchyard leaf sweep/maintenance, December 3rd

At 9.30 am on Saturday December 3rd we are looking to clear the remainder of the fallen leaves from the churchyard. We need a significant number of people to complete this work. Please come along if you can with a rake and large garden sacks. James

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

If you would like to purchase a poppy to help raise funds for the work of the Royal British Legion as part of their 90th anniversary year please use the collecting box towards the main door of the church.

Double Edition of the Pewsheet

The next edition of the pew sheet will be a double one covering both November 13th and 20th. Space may therefore be limited for notices.

Singers Required for Carol Service

Starting on November 17th practices will be held for the Nine Lessons and Carols service to be held on December 18th at 6 pm. If anyone would like to sing as part of the choir for this service they would be most welcome to come along to practices beginning on November 17th from 6.30 – 7.30. No audition is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and commit to the majority of the weekly practices. I hope you can make it. James

 

The Next Few of Weeks

Morning Prayer takes place on Monday (apart from Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Sunday 6th Nov Today	10.00 am All Age Family Communion and Baptisms 6.00 pm  Choral Evensong (including the Revd Serena Hutton)
Mon 7th Nov	8.00 pm  Silent Prayer (church hall)
Thurs 10th Nov	9.30 am   Holy Communion 8.00 pm  Fellowship Group (see notices) 8.00 pm  ‘The Apprentice’ Bible study group at The Rectory
Fri 11th Nov	2.00 pm  Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Vi Broderick
Sunday 13th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Eucharist (Joint service with Owlswick) 11.15 am (approx) Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 6.00pm   Choral Evensong
Thurs 17th Nov	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 20th Nov	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  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!