Pew Sheet 16th March 2014

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick
Registered Charity Number: 1153869.

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

Churchwardens:
Sue Ingram 01844 275287 suemingram@hotmail.com 
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.

Coffee is served in the church hall after the 10am service.

Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities 

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

 

Sunday 16th March 2014

Second Sunday of Lent

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” Today we focus on this pivotal historical event, and together we will remind ourselves of why Jesus was sent. In our worship together, we bring ourselves and our world to Jesus, and open ourselves to God’s will for us.

10.00 am          Parish Eucharist
Hymns: 413, 366, 695
Psalm: 121
Communion: 554, 278, 922

First Reading      Genesis 12:1-4a
God makes a promise to Abram, who asks no questions, but simply obeys.

Second Reading      Romans 4:1- & 13-17
Faith is accounted as righteousness: what does this mean for Abraham’s heirs?

Gospel     
John 3:1-17 All must be born again: why and how?

6.00 pm            Choral Evensong
Readings: Numbers 21 v 4-9, Luke 14 v 27-33
Hymns: 551, 382, 161
Psalm: 135 v 1-12

Prayer for the Week

Holy God, from the dazzling cloud you reveal Jesus in glory as your beloved Son. During these 40 days enlighten your Church with a bright glory of your presence. Inspire us by your word, and so transform us into the image of the risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming weeks for:

• The people of Ukraine, that a just and peaceful solution to this present crisis might be found.
  
• World leaders, especially those involved in peace negotiations in the troubled areas of our world today
• Those on board the missing Malaysian Airways aircraft, for those awaiting news of its whereabouts, for those involved in the search operation
• The Anglican Church on Hong Kong island
  
• The Postal service, for our local postman and the community role of Post Offices
• Solicitors, accountants and other professional people.
• Williams Way (L) Wainhill (B)
• Those who are sick in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Richard Irvine, Alastair, David Holding, Matt Elworthy, Uncle Frank
• The recently departed: Ethel Galley
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Anthony Boyson, Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Eddy Tranter, Mark Russell, Tom Kingham,

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), working to build and strengthen families in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and across the UK and internationally

Notices

New Service Booklets
To support the introduction of the first new seasonal service booklets on April 27th there will be two sermons on ‘worship’ (today) and ‘The Eucharist’ (March 23rd). The first new seasonal booklet approved by the PCC should be available to look at from the beginning of April. There will also be an article in the April/May and following edition of the newsletter about the new services and the significance of the bread and wine at Holy Communion. James and Rob

Situations vacant
Help is currently required in two specific areas. First it would be great to have more people involved in helping to put on events at St. Dunstan’s. If you can join part of the team who serve drinks, move pews, plan activities etc. please speak with James. Secondly we need to recruit an additional person (child or adult) to help set up and/or serve and/or tidy away the bread and wine at the Parish Eucharist. If you are interested in finding out more please speak with Sheila or James.

The Bethany House Group
The Bethany House Group invites you to join them for Lent, for any or all of the five sessions:
Build on the rock – faith, doubt – and Jesus which is the latest York Course.  Five consecutive Wednesdays: March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 and 9 – plus a Group House Communion on April 16.  All sessions are: 10.30 – 12 noon at 76 Westmead.  Please contact Jill Iredale if you feel you would like to come, so that a booklet can be obtained for you (just £3): 01844 346488 or email at frank.iredale@btinternet.com

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday March 17th at 8pm:
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings of any faith or none. The meeting starts with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. For further information please contact James

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 19th
This is taking place in the hall from 12.30-2.15pm. Do come along for a friendly get together with soup, crusty bread and tea/coffee, for only £4.50.

Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 19th March.

Helen and Douglas House Coffee Morning, March 22nd
Please see the notice in the porch of how to support your local hospices for children and young people 

St. Dunstan's Fellowship
The next walk is on Tuesday 25th March – please meet in the layby off the A4010 at 9.15am. Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm. On April 10th at 8.00pm in the Church Hall, Jill Carey will present “From the native to the exotic – Gardens of New Zealand”. Everyone is welcome.

Risborough Cares Charity AGM
Risborough Cares is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th March 2014. This will be in the Lower Hall of the Princes Centre in Clifford Road. Tea /coffee will be available from 7pm and the meeting will commence at 7.30pm. Details of funds that have accumulated in Risborough Cares Charity accounts for the Princes Centre will be available. All welcome.

Church Annual Meetings, April 7th
Drinks will be served from 7.30 pm with the meetings starting at 8 pm. Apologies can be sent to Douglas Miller (01844 343206). The meetings elect the two churchwardens for the coming year; give a chance to review/comment on church life over the past 12 months and look ahead to the coming year. Reports for the meetings will be available from next Sunday.

Easter Lilies in Memory of a Loved One
Once again there is the opportunity for parishioners to donate the cost of an Easter lily as part of an arrangement in memory of a loved one. If you would like to take part, please write your name and the person(s) whom you wish to remember on the list in the Church or contact Jenny Masterton-Smith on 01844 273538 or Gwen Miles 01844 345230. To make your donation, please put your contribution into a blue gift aid envelope and write “Easter Lily” on it, (with your name & address on, if you are a taxpayer) Please put the envelope into the wooden chest on the pillar or hand it to James Tomkins.

Lighthouse 2014
There are a whole host of volunteering opportunities again this year. From craft, first aid, cooking, car parking etc. There is something for everyone to get involved with. Please take a copy of the A4 green flyer.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Mondays (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 at St. Dunstan’s.

Mon 17th Mar	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (church hall)
Wed 19th Mar	12.30pm Super Soup (see notices) 2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 20th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 23rd Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Choral Evensong
Mon 24th Mar	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
Thurs 27th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church)
Sun 30th Mar Mothering Sunday	Clocks have gone forward 1 hour 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Mothering Sunday (without Communion) 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 31st Mar	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 3rd Apr	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 4th Apr	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 6th Apr	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Eucharist & Baptisms 6.00pm Choral Evensong