Pew Sheet 30th October 2016

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:
Charlie Fairall 07584 264573 crmfairall@yahoo.co.uk
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.com

Welcome!

We hope you will enjoy worshipping here with us.
Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. The children meet in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits are served afterwards.

Sunday 30th October
All Saints’ Sunday (Fourth Sunday before Advent)

As Christ’s followers, we are part of the great community of saints down the ages and across the world. So let us join with them in spirit as we gather to worship.

10.00am Parish Communion

Hymns: 755, 737 & 104
Communion: 356, 77, 168
Psalm 149

First Reading               Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
The prophet is shown that his dream signifies that the saints will have a share in God’s eternal kingdom – a kingdom that will outlast and supersede all passing earthly empires.

Second Reading           Ephesians 1:11-end
Paul declares that Christians are chosen by God and destined as his saints for a glorious heavenly inheritance. He prays that the Spirit’s power will enable them to grow in hope and knowledge of Christ.

Gospel                                     Luke 6:20-31
Jesus declares that the blessedness of those who serve him cannot be measured in earthly plenty and contentment. He calls his disciples to express his unconditional love, even towards their enemies.

3.00pm Time to Remember


Prayer of the Week
All-holy God, you call your people to holiness. As we keep the festival of your saints, give us their meekness and poverty of spirit, a thirst for righteousness, and purity of heart. May we share with them the richness of your kingdom and be clothed in the glory you bestow. Grant 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 for:

• And end to the hostilities and suffering in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and other troubled parts of the world
• Those leaving the ‘Jungle’ in Calais, especially children   
• The use of water for recreation and pray for its wise stewardship
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of Kimble Free Church.
• Icknield Court Nursing Home (PR) The Old School House (L)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Richard Allwood, Pat Kimber
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Henry, Ginny Gibbs, David Dewick
• The recently departed: Dave Skinner
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Annie Harris, Albert Lee, Peggy Howes, Royston Gay and Roger Haigh

  
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Bucks Historic Churches Trust provides grants to help maintain churches in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.  www.bucks-historic-churches.org.

Notices

Time to Remember Service: Sunday October 30th 3pm
This service contains well-known hymns and prayers as we cherish the memories of those we love but see no longer. The names of individuals whom we wish to remember can be added to the sheet IN BLOCK CAPITALS on the sheet on the table in church. These names will be read out as part of the service and there will be refreshments afterwards. James

Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
This will take place on Saturday November 5th 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and cakes will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!) or a cake. RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is 10th November.  Please send contributions to: Morna Hinch morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay penserve@gmail.com.

Fellowship Meetings
The next evening meeting is a ‘Fun and Games’ evening in the church hall at 8pm on Thursday November 10th when you are invited to bring along some card and/or board games. All are welcome. The next walk will be on Tuesday November 22nd meeting at the lay-by at 9:15 am. “Knit-ins” will be in the Church Hall on the 4th Thursday of each month starting at 2.00pm (next one November 24th).  

Churchyard leaf sweeps
At 9.30 am on Saturday November 12th and Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the fallen leaves from the churchyard. Please can you bring along a rake and/or leaf grabber if you have one and we will provide plenty of big, garden sacks. If anyone can provide refreshments for ‘the workers’ at about 10.30/10.45 please can they let me know. Thank you, James

Film Nights IN the church!
‘Dad’s Army’ (PG) Saturday November 12th at 7 pm - The new film version of the Classic British comedy about the Home Guard
‘Paddington’ (PG) Saturday November 19th at 5 pm – A lively and humorous adaptation of this children’s story – a must for all ages!
Tickets on the door: adults £3, children £1

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 16th November. All welcome


Advent Fair – November 26th 10 am to 12 noon
The stalls will include jewellery, craft items, cards and gift tags, cakes and produce, plants and bulbs, raffle, children’s corner and lots more.
Cathy Farquhar is organising a lovely hamper as the main raffle prize. If you can supply/buy one or more of the items from this list (sherry, white wine, red wine, port, tea, coffee, chutney, Christmas cake, Christmas crackers, festive serviettes, Christmas pudding, posh nibbles, crackers (for cheese), chocolates, biscuits, mince pies) please can you write your name next to the item on the list in the porch.  Items are needed by Sunday 20th November.  Thank you.
Ros Haigh is looking for baskets/bowls to plant bulbs in to sell at the fair. If you have a supply of baskets or bowls please leave them inside the Church or telephone Ros on 344166 and she will arrange to collect them.  Thank you.

Lighthouse Representative Required
Lighthouse is an enormously successful Christian holiday week for children at the start of the summer holidays. Currently there is no representation from this church on the committee which meets once a month, alternating between Monday and Tuesday evenings. The main role is to act as a point of communication with the rest of the congregation so that as a church we can fully play our part in this holiday week. If you would like to find out more information then please speak to Ann Myers or James.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer is held at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Mon 31st Nov	8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 3rd Nov	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church Hall)
Sat Nov 5th	1.00pm Wedding 5.30pm Bonfire Party (see notices)
Sun 6th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion & Baptism of Zac, Imogen, Beau and Adam 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 7th Nov	2.15pm Funeral of Dave Skinner followed by cremation at the Hampden Chapel, Amersham at 3.45pm
Thurs 10th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church Hall) 8.00pm Fellowship Meeting (see notices)
Fri 11th Nov Remembrance Day	11.00am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial
Sat 12th Nov	9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep (see notices) 7.00pm Dad’s Army – Film night (see notices)
Sun 13th Nov Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Communion (including an Act of Remembrance) 11.15am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick BCP Holy Communion 6.00pm Evensong
16th – 18th Nov	Tree pruning in the churchyard
Thurs 17th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (Church Hall)
Sat 19th Nov	3.00pm St. Osyth, Guild Service 5.00pm Paddington – Film night (see notices)
Sun 20th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group at Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Thurs 24th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church)
Sat 26th Nov	10.00am Advent Fair (see notices)
Sun 27th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong