Pew Sheet 1st March 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 March 2015
Second Sunday of Lent

Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and Saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God.

8.00am Holy Communion
Readings: Genesis 17 v 1-7 & 15-16, Mark 8 v 31-end
 
10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism of George Farmer
Hymns: 45, Nothing’s Too Big, 54, 503
Communion hymns: 971, 212, 411, 437

Gospel   Luke 10:38-42
Jesus visits Mary and Martha

Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power

Nothing’s too big, big, big for his power
Nothing's too little, little for His care
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too iddly, widdly for His care

Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too incy, wincy for His care
Nothing's too big, big, big for His power
Nothing's too teeny, weeny for His care

He’s God of the big, God of the little
God of the stuff somewhere in the middle
The King of moving mountains
Loves you more than you will ever know
Oh, oh, oh Nothing's too big, nothing's too small
Nothing's too much He cares for it all x4

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Genesis 12 v 1-9, Hebrews 11 v 1-3 & 8-16
Hymns: 69, Psalm 135 v1-14, 723, 487

Prayer for the week

Holy God, our lives are laid open before you: rescue us from the chaos of sin and through the death of your Son bring us healing and make us whole in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your prayers are asked in the coming week for:

• George Farmer and others being baptised/christened in the Church today
  
• Peace and justice in the world and for all whose lives are devastated by war and civil strife
  
• The National Health Service, for our local hospitals and for all who are patients at this time.
  
• Risborough Ministry Team: discernment and development of ministry across the team - lay and ordained. The role of the Team Forum.
  
• Stratton Road & Sycamore House (PR) Skittle Green & Holly Green, (B)
  
• 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
• The recently departed: Ray Ingram, David Whitehead
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Leslie Morecraft, Chris Broadmeadow, Gladys Wallwork, Ethel Galley.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Whitechapel Mission www.whitechapel.org.uk supporting homeless people in London

 

Notices

 

Newsletter
Copy date for contributions is 10th March. Please send entries to john@jamckay.demon.co.uk or morna.hinch@btinternet.com.

Rocking Horse For Sale
I have a wonderful rocking horse who needs a new home.  I was going to give it to my neighbour for their little girl, but they do not have the room for it. If anyone would like it or would like to view it please contact myself or karen on 01844 274898. If we cannot take your call please leave a message and contact details so we can get back to you. Thank you. Paula Salmon and Karen Johnson.

Worship Group Update
Lent sees the introduction of the final booklet in our series of seasonal booklets. The front cover is very striking and the whole booklet will hopefully be an aid to worship during this season. Work is currently being undertaken to update the booklet for the All Age Family Service and a new mass setting in addition to the existing Addington setting is being considered for possible introduction later this year. You can listen to this on http://www.culvermusic.com/trinity-mass.html  If you have any comments please let James know.

Lent 2015
In addition to the course on the Apocrypha in the church hall there is an evening of ‘Spiritual Journeys’ being organised by Churches Together in Risborough. This takes place on Tuesday evenings in March at Costa Coffee in Princes Risborough from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Further details can be found on the notice board. James.

A French Concert for All Ages (8 – 88+)!
Featuring local musicians Anna Markland and Phil Crookes performing at St. Dunstan’s on March 28th at 6.30 pm with music to include Poulenc’s Babar the Elephant (with guest narrator!), extracts from Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite for piano duet, Faure’s Dolly Suite and other pieces. Light refreshments will be available and a raffle will be held. Tickets are available (£6/adult and £1/child 18 and under) from Pat Kimber 01844 273942 or The Elephant’s Trunk.

Revised Church Electoral Roll
The electoral roll seeks to reflect church membership as closely as possible and provides a general barometer of the vibrancy of the worshipping community. If you are not currently on the electoral roll (copy in the porch) please complete and return an electoral roll form by March 31st to the electoral roll officer: Mr Roger Timms, Nags Head House, Aylesbury Road, Monks Risborough,  HP27 0JT. Forms are available on the table in the church, in the porch and from Roger.

Women's World Day of Prayer March 6th
This takes place at St Mary's at 11.00am this year. The service is arranged by women from The Bahamas. If you would like a small speaking part please let me know. Otherwise, just come along. Rosemary 344417

Christian Aid Super Soup Lunch March 13th 12.30-2.00pm, church hall – everyone welcome
For £5.00 you will be warmed by the soup, crusty bread and a hot drink. If you would be willing to make or help serve soup, please get in touch. Rosemary 344417

Vacancies on the PCC and Deanery Synod
There will be two vacancies on the church council (PCC) and one on the Deanery Synod that need to be filled at the Annual Meetings on Monday April 27th. If you are interested in the decision making process and day to day running of St. Dunstan’s or St. Peter’s, have an interest in the wider workings of the Church and you have been on the electoral roll for six months, please let James know if you wish to fill one of these important vacancies. The PCC meets nine times a year on Monday evening and the Deanery Synod three times per year.

Save the dates!
I have managed to arrange discounted prices for a Pilgrims Tour of Westminster Abbey on Wednesday July 15th and a trip to Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday August 5th. More details to follow in the April/May newsletter, if not before. James

Team Prayer Diary
The 2015 version of the Risborough Team Prayer Diary is now available from the table near to the main entrance door of the church. The diary contains all of the street names in the local area as well as various groups, clubs, organisations, businesses etc. Please take a free copy. James

More grass cutters required
In anticipation that spring is almost upon us and with the purchase of a new lightweight mulching mower we require two more people to help with mowing a section of the churchyard. If you would like to find out more about what’s involved please speak with James.

 

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer will take place on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.45 (except on Bank Holidays). There will be no morning prayer from Wednesday March 4th to Wednesday March 11th inclusive.
 

Wed 4th Mar	10.30am Lent Course on the Apocrypha in the Church Hall
Thurs 5th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 6th Mar	11.00am Women’s World Day of Prayer at St. Mary’s, Princes Risborough
Sun 8th Mar	10.00am Parish Eucharist 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Wed 11th Mar	10.30 am Lent course on the Apocrypha in the Church Hall 11.00 am World War One Act of Commemoration at the war memorial (Mill Lane) 7.00pm Christian Aid AGM, Princes Risborough Baptist Church (Top Hall)
Thurs 12th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys 7.30pm Fellowship Holy Communion Service followed by AGM and Challenge Trophy evening (church hall)
Sun 15th Mar Mothering Sunday	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am Mothering Sunday without Communion 6.00pm Evensong