Pew Sheet 15th January 2012

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.


The Junior Church (10 o’clock Club) meet in the Church Hall before coming into Church for Communion.

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

Today

Sunday 15st January 2012

2nd Sunday of Epiphany



10.00 am Parish Eucharist   (Addington Setting)

Today we come with angels and archangels and all the saints in heaven to stand before the throne of God in worship.  With all in heaven and on earth and under the earth, we offer our praise to God, our creator and saviour.   

Hymns

Introit: 755
Psalm: 139: 1-9 
Offertory: 178 (verses1, 2, 3, 7 & 8)
Communion: 718, 68, 944
Anthem: ‘The Lord bless you’ J. Rutter
Recessional: 752

First Reading               1 Samuel 3:1-10

Samuel’s rest is disturbed by a voice calling him to deliver a difficult and potentially dangerous message, a foretaste of the lifetime as God’s spokesman

Second Reading           Revelation 5: 1-10

In heaven the sacrificed lamb, also called the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and “the Root of David”, is honoured and the redemption he has brought to humanity is celebrated.  

Gospel Reading            John 1: 43 - end

As Jesus gathers his team of disciples, they begin to interpret the signs and realise the truth of who he is.


6.00pm   Choral Evensong


Readings: Isaiah 60: 9-end, Hebrews 6:17 – 7:10
Hymns: 552, Psalm 96: 1-9, 281, 188


Prayer for the week

From our earliest days, O God, you call us by name.
Make our ears attentive to your voice, our spirits eager to respond, that, having heard you in Jesus your anointed one, we may draw others to be his disciples.
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. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• An end to organised crime and drugs in Mexico that has that cost almost 50,000 lives in the last 5 years
• Progress in tackling the budget deficit and unemployment in this country
• All those affected by the HS2 decision
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St John’s Church, Lacey Green.
• Relate and all counsellors for couples undergoing difficulties in their relationships.
• Residents of Kings Oak Close, Long Meadow Close (MR), Claydon Place (L) and Clifford Road (PR)
• Those in need who are known in our parish:
• and also further afield for:
• Gordon Haynes; Christine; Joan Male; Richard Irvine; Emma, Matt and Olivia; Sarah and Matt; Sally Maddox, Sylvia Jackson
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Charles Rutland, Neil Campbell, Bill Ballance.

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

Silent Prayer Meeting, January 23rd, 8pm

“Silence is not as simple as absence of noise it is the creation of a space where God can be”. Please come along to a meeting in the church hall to encourage us to be still in the presence of God and in the company of others. James

Fellowship Walk, 24th January

Meet at 9.15 in the lay-by

The Black Dog Band, Friday January 27th

The Black Dog Band is holding a Folk Concert in St Mary's Church, Princes Risborough on Friday 27th January at 7.30pm. Doug Kennedy is coming as a special musical performer.  The evening is folk music, Irish music and songs and the seats are comfortable. Tickets are £5 each and can be obtained by phoning 01844 344734 or 01844 273300


Flower Arranging Workshops, January 28th & February 18th

These are being run on two Saturdays from 10-12.30 in the church.  No experience required and minimal cost.  Please telephone Gwen Miles 01844 345230 if you are interested.


Community Open Social Afternoon, January 28th

All members of the local community are welcome on Saturday 28th January 2012 to come along to the Community Centre Main Hall (off Stratton Road, opposite Mount Car Park exit) commencing at 2pm, doors open from 1.30pm, to hear presentations by local charities/societies. For further information please see the notice board in the porch.

Bible Study Group – ‘The Apprentice’ –

‘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. The next session will be held on Thursday February 9th from 8.00 to 9.30 at The Willows, Mill Lane. All are welcome. James

A ‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, Wednesday March 21st

I have managed to make special arrangements for a prayer pilgrimage at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday March 21st. We will meet in the ‘lay-by’ in Monks Risborough at 3.45 pm to travel up to London by coach to arrive at the Abbey after it has closed to the general public. We will join a Canon Steward for a ‘pilgrim tour’ which will take us around the Abbey hearing about its history and praying in its sacred places. The tour will begin at 6.15pm ending with Compline at 7.15pm. We hope to return to Monks Risborough at about 9 pm. The cost will be £12 for adults, £6 for your first child under 18 (subsequent children free). You may want to bring a ‘snack’ with you. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)

Congratulations – MBE!

The director of the Whitechapel Mission, Tony Miller has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours. Now in his 30th year at Whitechapel, Mr Miller said the award was a “fantastic honour” and he was looking forward to a really special experience at Buckingham Palace. “I am grateful to all those who work, volunteer, support and serve the Whitechapel Mission, as they are the true deservers of this recognition,” he said.

 

The Next Couple of Weeks

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

Sun 15th Jan	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Mon 16th Jan	8.00 pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 19th Jan	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm  Monks Monkeys
Sun 22rd Jan	10.00am  Parish Eucharist, God in the life of...James Tomkins 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong 6.00pm United Service for the Week of prayer for Christian Unity, St.Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Mon 23rd Jan	8.00 pm Silent Prayer (see notices)
Tue 24th Jan	9.15am Fellowship Walk (see notices)
Thurs 26th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00 pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Sat 28th Jan	10.00 am Flower Arranging Course (see notices)
Sunday 29th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong