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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
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.
Sunday 2nd December 2012
Christingle – First Sunday of Advent
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise that I made. Let us worship the God who keeps his promises and send his Son for world’s redemption.
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise that I made. Let us worship the God who keeps his promises and send his Son for world’s redemption.
10.00 am Christingle All Age Family Service
Gospel Reading Matthew 5:14-16
Jesus tells his disciples to glow with his love and kindness
6.00 pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Prayer for the Week
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Your prayers are asked this week for:
- Those affected by the recent flooding
- The Children’s Society and other charitable organisations as we celebrate their work on behalf of the disadvantaged, vulnerable and abused
- All those with HIV and Aids that they may be supported, helped, and be free from prejudice against them
- Garages, petrol stations, restaurants and other service industries in the busy run up to Christmas
- Residents of: Summerleys Rd (PR) Sandpit Lane, Chapel Lane and North Mill Road (B)
- Those in need who are known in our parish:
- and also further afield for:
- Gordon Haynes, Joan and Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair
- The recently departed:
- Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
- Bill Avery, Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher, Francis Lambell
ROPE - Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere
Combating oppressive poverty across the world and striving to change the lives of the poor.
Notices
Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday December 3rd, 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 as the season of Advent unfolds. James
‘Open House’ at The Rectory, Mill Lane, Thursday December 6th at 8 pm
This informal group proves a space to encourage people in their faith through friendship and looking at topical issues. A short DVD is shown at the beginning of the evening to start the discussions off. No need to book, please just turn up or contact James for further details.
Carol Singing around the village
On Monday December 10th meeting at 6.30 pm at St. Dunstan’s everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome!
Help Required for Christmas Events/services
Lighthouse Prayer meeting, December 15th
All are welcome from 10 am to 11.30 at Risborough Baptist Church Lounge. Refreshments provided.
Christmas Concert and Carols by Candlelight
This very enjoyable evening of listening to brass music from across the centuries and singing carols will take place on December 19th 8.00 pm at St. Dunstan’s Church with the Chinnor Silver Band. Tickets £7.00 from Rosemary Woodward Court (01844) 344417 or David Shuttle (01844 273388) to include a glass of wine/soft drink and a mince pie.
Crib Service, December 24th at 3pm
The crib is slowly brought to life with the various figures that are connected with Jesus’ birth. It’s a chance for young children (and adults!) to get dressed up as their favourite character in the nativity story, to sing some carols and to listen to the Christmas story being retold
Do Nothing. Christmas is coming by Bishop Stephen Cottrell
Christmas is one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. So rather than a chocolate Advent calendar, this small book offers you an Advent calendar with a difference. From 1st December all the way through to Christmas Day, you are given short, practical and entertaining steps that you can take each day to slow down, take time out- and enjoy getting ready for Christmas. £4.50 from Rosemary 344417.
Bible reading notes – please take a sample
There are free copies of some Bible reading notes on the table towards the back of the church. These are produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship and contain four different series so that you can pick and choose which style suits you best. James
‘Introduction to the Bible’
This course is being run by the Diocese on Thursday evenings at Elmhurst Community Centre in Aylesbury next term. This is open to anyone who would like to attend. Please look at the notice board in the porch if you would like more details.
Stewardship Initiative
Thank you very much for all the responses received so far. Over £10,000 has been given in ‘one off’ donations and more than £5000 in regular standing orders. These amounts will increase significantly since much of what has been given is gift aided. This has and will make a big difference to the ongoing life and ministry of St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s.
This is the first phase in ensuring that our finances meet the additional expenditure expected over the next few years that includes repairs to the stonework of the church and opening up churchyard extension. The combined cost of these two projects is expected to cost in the region of £30,000.
It’s not too late to return your giving form whilst also recognising there are many other ways in which people serve and contribute to this church. James
Monks Monkeys - for the under fives and parents/carers
This takes place weekly on Thursdays during term time in the church hall from 2 pm to 3 pm. Each session includes ‘action’ songs, an interactive Bible story and time for the children to play, adults to chat and refreshments to be served. On the 4th Thursday of the month we meet in the Church for a special craft activity. No need to book, just turn up on the day. If you would like more information please contact: Rev James Tomkins (01844) 275944;
General Synod Vote on consecrating women as bishops and the ‘Door’ newspaper
Following the vote last week I have copied a statement from the Bishops in the Oxford Diocese on to yellow paper for those who wish to read the official reaction to the disappointing news of the ‘no’ vote. The ‘Door’ newspaper is also available for collection towards the back of the church. James
Advent Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported this event. There was a good community spirit and over £700 was raised despite the dreadful weather.
The Next Few Weeks
Morning Prayer takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.
Sun 2nd Dec |
8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Christingle Service (without Holy Communion) 6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service, St. Mary’s Princes Risborough |
| Mon 3rd Dec | 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall) |
| Thurs 6th Dec | 9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm ‘Open House’ (see notices) |
| Sat 8th Dec | 2.00pm Wedding |
| Sun 9th Dec | 10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Choral Evensong |
| Mon 10th Dec | 6.30pm Carol singing (see notices) |
| Thurs 13th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party |
| Sat 15th Dec | 1.00pm Wedding |
| Sun 16th Dec | 10.00am Parish Eucharist & 10 o’clock club Christmas party 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols |
| Wed 19th Dec | 8.00pm Concert by candlelight (see notices) |
| Thurs 20th Dec | 9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys |
| Fri 21st Dec | 9.30am Monks Risborough School Service |
| Sun 23rd Dec | 10.00am Parish Eucharist and Baptisms of Louise and Niamh Powell NB: NO 10 o’clock club 3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service |
| Mon 24th Dec | Christmas Eve 3.00pm Crib Service 6.00pm Village Carol Service 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist |
| Tue 25th Dec | Christmas Day 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist |
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