Pew Sheet 22nd 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 22nd January 2012

3rd Sunday of Epiphany


10.00 am Parish Eucharist   (Addington Setting)

Come to the Feast!  God calls everyone to a new life and a new way of living.  Come to the feast!  God calls each of us to union with him and love for each other.  Come to the feast!.   

Hymns

Introit: 580
Psalm: 128 
Offertory: 626,
Communion: ‘Agnus Dei’, 540, 937,
‘O little one sweet’, J.S. Bach
Recessional: 642

First Reading               Genesis 14:17-20
Having proved his military effectiveness in a region controlled by powerful tribal warriors Abram is met by Melchizedek, king and priest of peace.  Recognising the moment of powerful mystery, Abram offers worship.  

Second Reading           Revelation 19: 6-10
Through the medium of dream-like vision the Spirit reveals ultimate truth with breaking clarity.  It is here that God has made peace with us through Jesus and seeks complete union.
  

Gospel Reading            John 2: 1–11
Set in historical reality, the wedding at Cana is bursting with strange details.  A seemingly “innocent” miracle reveals Jesus as the ultimate joy-bringer, through words laden with a mystery far heavier than those who speak them can imagine.  

3.00pm   Evensong, Owlswick

Readings: Isaiah 60: 9-end, Hebrews 6:17 – 7:10
Hymns: 484, Psalm 145:1-7, 376, 360, 366


6.00pm Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. Mary’s Princes Risborough 


Prayer for the week

Your sovereign rule, O God, draws near to us in the person of Jesus your Son.  Your word summons us to faith; your power transforms our lives.  Free us to follow in Christ’s footsteps, so that neither human loyalty nor earthly attachment may hold us back from answering your call. 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:

• The various churches and denominations that make up the ‘Churches Together’ movement in the week of prayer for Christian Unity
• The National Health Service, all of its staff and patients at this time of reform
• Researchers into all new forms of power, especially within our universities.
• Peace and stability in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Residents of Pilgrims Close and Little Ham Lane (MR) and Greenway cottages and Grovers Court (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:  
•  Edward Ginno, Marion Reece

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

Could you represent St Dunstan’s on the Lighthouse Committee?

The committee meets once a month from 8-10pm.  It comprises members of each of the churches in Risborough as well as representatives from the sub groups that make Lighthouse tick; craft, main stage, finance, fund raising etc. Your role would be to ensure that St Dunstan’s has a voice in the running of Lighthouse and to drum up support in our own church community for volunteers and fund raising initiatives. You don’t necessarily have to help during the actual Lighthouse week or even have young children yourself, but be enthusiastic for the concept!  If you would like to know more please contact Cathy Farquhar 343226 or James.

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’, February 9th

‘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

Small group, BIG QUESTIONS, February 24th, 10 am

Starting on Friday February 24th and running weekly up to March 23rd, everyone is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane, Monks Risborough from 10.00 to 11.30 to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Come with your doubts, your hopes and your questions. As part of an informal group we aim to answer those questions that we all struggle with from time to time. Each week will start with some refreshments followed by a DVD to stimulate discussion and a time for people to listen, ask questions and share their thoughts. Topics will include ‘Who is Jesus’ and ‘how can I be sure of my Faith’. To book a place please contact either James or Alan Barnes (01844) 273390 alanazzsoul@aol.com

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 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
Thurs 2nd Feb	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sunday 5th Feb	8.00am  Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist and Baptism 6.00pm  Choral Evensong