Pew Sheet 1st February 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.

Sunday 1st February 2015
Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God.

8.00am Holy Communion
Readings: Malachi 3 v 1-5, Luke 2 v 22-40


10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of     Daisy Oxlade
Hymns: 305, 648, 419
Sheet: Father Abraham
Communion: 47, 856, 838, 555

First Reading Malachi 3:1-5
The prophet foretells the coming of “the messenger of the covenant”, who will purify his people “like a refiner’s fire”. The Lord will then draw near, and sit in judgement on those who do not fear the Lord.

Gospel Luke 2:22-40
Mary and Joseph take Jesus to the Temple to fulfil the requirements of the Law of Moses. There they meet the elderly servants of God, Simeon and Anna, whose prophecies give the parents puzzling glimpses of Jesus’ destiny.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Haggai 2 v 1-9, John 2 v 18-22
Hymns: 37, Psalm 132 v8-end, 690, 253

Prayer for the Week

Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• Daisy Oxlade at the start of her Christian journey through Baptism and Rev. Libby Lane at the start of her ministry as the first female Bishop in the Church of England
  
• Constructive dialogue between the new Greek government and European Union
  
• Those who are vulnerable or elderly, especially in wintry conditions, and for adequate social and nursing care
  
• For the National Society, giving thanks for their long association with schools and their continued promotion of Christian Education
  
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of St Peter’s Church Ilmer
• Wardrobes Lane & Pink Hill (LR) Malthouse Square (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, Gillian Brady, Michael Forster
• The recently departed: Kath King
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • William (Jock) Storie, David Carr, Peter Walker
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Parents and Children Together (PACT), helping to build and strengthen family life through adoption and fostering services www.pactcharity.org

Notices

If you like a job which you can do sitting down, please read on…
If you would like to help occasionally with the placing of microphones and operation of the church's sound system during services, either Susanne or Charlie would be delighted to show you how everything works and offer any guidance you might need. It's really quite straightforward and very rewarding, with no previous knowledge or experience required.

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.

‘Open House’, Monday 16th February 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 talk this time is ‘How to handle difficult people’. The DVD last approximately 35 minutes and leaves plenty of time for discussion at the end. Everyone is welcome. James

Ash Wednesday
As well as the traditional Parish Eucharist and imposition of ashes at 8 pm on Ash Wednesday at St. Dunstan’s the Bethany House Group is also having an informal home communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough at 10.30 am. All are welcome to either/both services. For further details please contact James (Parish Eucharist) or Rose Williams (Bethany House Group) 274225.

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. Each evening ‘stands alone’ so you do not need to sign up to every session. James.

New Church/Parish Guide – Free introductory offer
A new guide to the church and parish is now available. Written by Jill Eyers with photographs by Hayley Watkins, everyone is welcome to take one free copy before the end of February. The suggested donation for visitors will be £2 with the option to gift aid this amount. James

‘Green Lane’ – creation of a soak-away
You’ll notice that the so called ‘Green Lane’ between the church hall and churchyard has been churned up as a result of some essential groundwork to create a soak-away, We will be working to restore the appearance of this area over the next few months to ensure that the churchyard remains a space of beauty and peace. In the meantime please accept my apologies. James

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Mon 2nd Feb	8.00pm Silent Prayer (see notices)
Wed 4th Feb	4.00pm Memorial Service for Kath King at Icknield Court
Thurs 5th Feb	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 8th Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 11th Feb	11.00 World War One Act of Commemoration at the War Memorial (Junction of A4010 and Mill Lane)
Thurs 12th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 15th Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 6.00pm Choral Evensong
Mon 16th Feb	8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory (see notices)
Wed 18th Feb	Ash Wednesday (see notices) 10.30 Home Communion at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough 8.00pm Parish Eucharist
Thurs 19th Feb	9.30am Holy Communion
Sun 22nd Feb	10.00am Parish Eucharist 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong

                       
Father Abraham had many sons
Many sons had Father Abraham
I´m one of them, and so are you
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot!

Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm, right foot. Left foot!

Father Abraham...
So let’s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around!

Father Abraham...
So let´s all praise the Lord—Right arm, left arm,
Right foot, left foot, nod your head, turn around
Sit down!