Pew Sheet 18th January 2015

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:
Susanne Dodds 01844 342746 susanne@sunfire-uk.com
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Coffee is served in the 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 18th January, 2015

Second Sunday of Epiphany

On this Second Sunday of Epiphany, we rejoice that God has revealed himself in Jesus, who raises our humanity to the gates of heaven.

10.00am Parish Eucharist

Hymns: 755, 609, 551
Psalms: 139 v1-9
Communion: 374, 66, 945

First Reading  1 Samuel 3:1-10
Samuel was only a boy, and did not yet know God, but he was called by name to serve the Lord: God does not always choose the most obvious candidates.

Second Reading  Revelation 5:1-10
Jesus reveals the mystery of salvation, dying to free people of all backgrounds into the priestly service of God’s eternal kingdom.

Gospel  John 1:43-51
Despite Nathanael’s prejudice against his background, Jesus already knew this honest man had the potential to be a disciple.

3.00pm Service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Methodist Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough

6.00 pm   Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 60 v 9-end, Hebrews 6 v 17-Ch 7 v 10
Hymns: 552, Psalm 96, 658, 187

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 in the coming week for:

• Healing reconciliation and justice following the recent troubles in France and Belgium
  
• Those who work in the National Health Service, especially in A & E departments
  
• Churches Together in Risborough, Britain and Ireland, as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
  
• Architects, surveyors and planners for a vision of a life enhancing environment for people to live and work in
  
• St John’s C of E School, its pupils, staff, head and governors. The Windmill Playgroup
• Mill Lane (MR) Dorrells Road (L) Eastfield Road (PR)
  
• Those who are in need in our parish:
• And also further afield for:
  • Joan Male, Bill Male, Alastair, Uncle Frank, Katy, Albert and Georgina Cole, Mia and Martin Christie
• The recently departed: Matt Elworthy
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Bill Ballance

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Bucks Historic Churches Trust www.bucks-historic-churches.org makes grants for the preservation, repair, maintenance and upkeep of churches and chapels in the county.

 

Notices

 

The Friendship Group
We meet in the church hall on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 21st January. All welcome!

‘Open House’, Thursday January 22nd at 8pm at the Rectory
Under the umbrella of “The Jesus lifestyle” we shall continue to look at a DVD about the radical teaching found in the Sermon on the Mount and apply it to the 21st century. The DVD last approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James

Film Nights at St. Dunstan’s Church!
Saturday January 24th at 5 pm ‘Frozen’ (PG): Disney’s smash hit comedy-adventure. Saturday January 31st at 7 pm: ‘The Book Thief’ (12): The extraordinary and courageous story of a young girl in World War II Germany. Bring your own snacks/drinks. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets (adult - £3, children £1) available from Johanna Powell 01844 343996

Colds, coughs…
Polite reminder – so that we all stay as healthy as possible, if you have a cold etc. please ask the priest to dip your wafer into the communion cup (known as intinction) to reduce the risk of spreading germs. James

Lent Courses for 2015
Two courses are on offer this year. The first course is on the Apocrypha, the set of books that sits between the Old and New Testament in some Bibles.  This is a rare opportunity to look at the Apocrypha, which is often shrouded in mystery, under Rob’s experienced guidance.
There is the choice of four sessions on Wednesday mornings, from 10.30 – 12 noon, starting on 4th March at 76 Westmead, Monks Risborough or a one day workshop in the church hall on  Saturday 28th February from 10.00am—4.00pm. Drinks will be provided at the latter but please bring your own packed lunch.
There is a leaflet on the table giving further information. Please complete and return the tear off slip for this by Sunday February 15th to Rob or James.
The second course is based on ‘Spiritual Journeys’. This is being organised by Churches Together in Risborough and takes place on Tuesday evenings at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm on the following dates with the following speakers: 03 March: Anne Harding and Celia Sparkes - Walking the route to Santiago in N Spain. 10 March: Ken and June Brazier- Mercy ships and our journey to Sierra Leone. 17 March: Rev Jim Taylor - A journey to Manila in the Philippines. 24 March: Esther Lever - An adventurous journey with God. James.

The Future Possible Expansion of Princes/Monks Risborough – 28 January 2015
A note from Wycombe District Council (WDC): We’re pleased that we are now able to confirm the arrangements for a public exhibition and meeting about the future of the town. WDC exhibition: 3.30 – 6.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Princes Risborough HP27 9AW. WDC meeting: 7.30 p.m. at the Community Centre, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough HP27 9AX. Network Rail will also be engaging with the public on railway crossings of the Risborough – Aylesbury line on the same day and in the same place: Network Rail exhibition: 4.30 – 7.30 p.m. at St Mary’s Church Hall, Princes Risborough. There is no need to register for these events though if the hall for the evening meeting does become crowded it may be necessary to turn latecomers away. Just a reminder that you can read a background study of the town and an Issues and Responses report under the Princes Risborough page of our website here: http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/council-services/planning-and-buildings/planning-policy/new-local-plan/princes-risborough.aspx

Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday February 2nd 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 in the church hall 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.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays)

Mon 19th Jan	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 22nd Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Sat 24th Jan	5.00pm Film Night (see notices)
Sun 25th Jan	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Thurs 29th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 31st Jan	7.00pm Film night (see notices)
Sun 1st Feb	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00 All Age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 2nd Feb	8.00pm Silent Prayer
Thurs 5th Feb	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sun 8th Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.0pm Evensong