Pew Sheet 19th February 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.

Sunday 19th February 2012

Next Sunday before Lent

10.00 am Parish Eucharist    (Addington Setting)

Let us come into God’s presence, seeking to see more of the Son as we worship him in his glory.

Hymns: 382, Psalm: 50:1 – 6, 716, 32

Communion: 941, Narrabo omnia mirabilia tua, 472

First Reading               2 Kings 2:1-12

Elisha accompanies Elijah to Bethel. Elisha’s capacity to see the fiery chariot in which Elijah leaves this world confirms his inheritance of Elijah’s Prophetic ministry. 


Second Reading           2 Corinthians 4: 3-6

Paul celebrates with the Corinthians that in Christ, God’s glory is made visible to those who are open to receiving his light and his lordship. 

Gospel Reading            Mark 9: 2-9

On a mountain height, Peter, James and John witness Jesus’ transfiguration into radiant glory, with Moses and Elijah alongside.  

6.00pm             Evensong

Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-16, 2 Peter 1:16-end

Hymns: 314, Psalm 2:1-6, 629, 455

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• The people of Syria, in the face of the violence and oppression
• Doctors, nurses and all who work in the health service
• Our ministry to families and young children through Sunday Schools, all age services, Baptism preparation and follow up.
• Residents of Golf Club Lane, Green Hailey, Old Manor Close, Orchard Place (MR), Cane End, Cannon Place, Carlton Court, Elm Road & Elm Gardens (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, Marjorie Palmer
• For the recently departed including: 
• John Day, Susan Watson
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time particularly:  
•  Arthur Howes, Len Walsham.

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

The Church Housing Trust – dedicated to the rehabilitation and resettlement of homeless people of all ages and backgrounds.      

Notices

Small group, BIG QUESTIONS, Feb 24th, 10 – 11.30am

Running weekly until March 23rd, everyone is welcome to come along to The Rectory at the top of Mill Lane to explore questions of faith and other aspects of Christianity. Come with your doubts, your hopes and your questions. 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


Cross of Christ, February 25th at 4 pm at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough

Local church choirs will be coming together to perform this work. All are welcome to attend this service.


"Exodus: The Roaming Tour", Saturday 25th February

The highly acclaimed mime artist Steve Murray is coming to the Oasis Centre, Bell Street, Princes Risborough. “Steve Murray brings a unique and inspirational presentation of short performances that take you on a journey through Bible stories as you enter into the wonderful world of human theatre". The evening starts at 7.30pm.  Ticket prices £7.50 (£20 family ticket) including refreshments.  Tickets are available from the Chiltern Christian Fellowship Church office on 01844 275822.


‘Youth’ group starting up, February 26th

We are looking to create a space called ‘later’; for young people to come together to have fun, to ‘chill out’ with their friends and to make new ones. The initial meeting will be at 26 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9DT on Sunday February 26th at 6.00 pm, finishing at 8.00 pm. At this first meeting we will serve Pizza and Hot Chocolate and ask the young people what sort of things they would like to do in the future. Anyone in years 6 to 10 are very welcome. Please let James know if your son(s)/daughter (s) is interested in coming along.


“The Lenten Messiah”, the Bethany House Group

This course is adapted from ‘Forty Days with the Messiah’ by David Winter, with music by Handel. It will take place on Wednesdays: 29 February, 7, 14, 21, 28 March 2012 at 76 Westmead from: 10.30 – 12.00 noon. Whilst there is a theme to this five week course, each one can stand alone, so you are welcome to some - or all – and we look forward to your company. For further details please ring: Su Viney (275461), Jill Iredale (346488) or speak with James.


Women’s World day of Prayer, March 2nd at 11 am

The WWDP service will take place on Friday 2nd March at 11am at the Baptist Church.  The service lasts for an hour and is followed by refreshments.  We also hope to have a Fairtrade stall this year. 3 million people worldwide will be praying together and worshipping together during this annual day of prayer, using a form of service prepared by Christian women in Malaysia.


Church Concert with Princes Risborough Methodist Church Saturday 10th March 7.00pm

Tickets for the Concert Presentation by Rev David and Mrs Paula Jenkins are available from Pat Kimber (273942) and Rosemary Woodward-Court (344417).  It promises to be an exciting evening of music, poetry, pictures and songs.  See the newsletter and posters for additional information.


Annual Meetings, Friday March 16th at 8 pm

Please make every effort to come along to this. We will be looking at ways we can ensure the parish continues to grow and everyone’s input will be very valuable. James


A ‘Pilgrim Tour’ of Westminster Abbey, 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 James with a cheque made payable to ‘PCC Monks Risborough’ or cash.


Memorial service for Susan Watson, March 23rd, 2 pm

Following the sad and unexpected death of Susan, a memorial service will be held at St. Dunstan’s. Please can you remember Stuart and the rest of the family in your prayers. James


A ‘Quiet Day’ for Holy Week, Saturday March 30th

On Saturday March 30th from 9.45 am to 4 pm there will be a ‘quiet day’ to reflect upon the forthcoming events of Holy Week. There will be short readings, music and reflections followed by time and space for your own thoughts and an opportunity to walk in the surrounding countryside. The day will conclude with a simple service of Holy Communion. The venue is Lee Common Methodist Chapel set in the midst of the beautiful Chiltern Hills. The cost is £5 per person with a limited number of spaces available. Please bring your own lunch. The address of the chapel for navigation purposes is Oxford Street, Lee Common, Great Missenden, HP16 9JP. To book a place please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com (01844 275944)


Confirmation Classes

A confirmation course will be held later this year with a view to a confirmation service being held around May/June time. Confirmation is the next stage of the Christian journey after Baptism and is traditionally seen as the entry point to Holy Communion. If you and/or your child (9 years and older) is interested in exploring confirmation please let me know. James

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

There is another opportunity to ‘be a pilgrim’ with the Bishop of Oxford from February 25th to March 6th 2013. This is a wonderful opportunity and leaflets can be found in the porch. James


Stop Press

Following the great success of the Flower Festival in 2010, another one on the theme of ‘Saints preserve us’ will take from May 17th to May 20th, 2013


Church Services – Your feedback is appreciated

The words that we use, the hymns/songs that we sing and the music that we listen to are all aids to help us draw closer to God.  As the choir develops and we look to enhance our worship, I would greatly value your feedback both positive and negative.  I am keen that our worship is both accessible and enriching as part of the Church of England. I look forward to hearing from you. James


Electoral Roll

The annual revision will take place from 17th February 2012.  Application forms are available from Roger Timms (01844 344966) or in the Church porch to be returned by 28th February.

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 19th Feb	10.00am  Parish Eucharist 6.00pm  Choral Evensong
Wed 22nd Feb	Ash Wednesday 9.30 am School Service 2.00 pm Memorial service (John Day) 8.00pm  Holy Communion
Thurs 23rd Feb	9.30am  Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church)
Fri 24th Feb	10.00 am Small group, BIG QUESTIONS (see notices)
Sun 26th Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm  Owlswick Choral Evensong
Tue 28th Feb	9.15am Fellowship Walk (meet in lay-by)
Thurs 1st March	9.30am  Healing and Holy Communion
Fri 2nd March	11.00 am Women’s World Day of Prayer at the Baptist Church (see notices)
Sun 4th March	8.00am  Holy Communion 10.00am  All Age Family Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong