Saturday 26 November 2016

Pew Sheet 27th November 2016

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Registered Charity Number: 1153869.

Part of the Risborough Team Ministry

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 appreciate worshipping here with us today. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. Children will be meeting in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits will be served afterwards.

Sunday 27th November
1st Sunday of Advent


Jesus tells us to remain awake for the coming of the Son of Man. In Advent we prepare ourselves for his coming by living watchful lives.

10.00am Parish Communion (Addington Setting)

Hymns: 405, 703, 282
Psalm: 122
Communion: 633, 196, 949

First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5
Isaiah has a vision in which all peoples will stream to the Temple of the Lord, and he will establish a kingdom where there will be no more war.

Second Reading Romans 13:11-14
Paul urges the Romans to give up the ways of the night and to live sober lives in the light of the day.

Gospel Matthew 24:36-44
Jesus urges his disciples to remain awake and ready for the coming of the Son of Man.

3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Isaiah 52 v 1-12, Matthew 24 v 15-28
Hymns: 6, Psalm 9v1-8, 18, 3, 15

6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at the Elim Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough
  
Prayer of the Week
God our Saviour, you utter a word of promise and hope and hasten the day of justice and freedom yet we live in a world forgetful of your word, our watchfulness dulled by the cares of life. Keep us alert. Make us attentive to your word, ready to look on your Son when he comes with power and great glory. Make us holy and blameless, ready to stand secure when the day of his coming shakes the world with terror. We ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose day draws near: your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked for:

  • Victims of sexual, physical or verbal abuse
  • The Prime Minister, for the heavy burden of office and the opportunities to improve the life of our nation
  • The vulnerable, elderly and infirm: Age UK. ‘Open door’
  • Wellington Avenue & Well Lane (MR) Little Orchard Close (L), Little Park (PR)
  • 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, Rob, David Dewick
  • The recently departed: Timothy Blott
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Lily Barraclough, Bill Avery, Grace Freed, Barry Mortimer, Joan Pitcher

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
The Princes Centre provides day care services for older people
and people with different disabilities        www.princescentre.org.uk

 

Notices


Love Life, Live Advent

Please take one of these booklets from the table (there is a ‘youth and adult version’ and one for children) to help you pause, reflect and make room to celebrate God’s greatest gift. James.

Town Farm Art show in Cheddington
Perfectly timed for that special Christmas gift! Ten artists and makers showing paintings, illustration, ceramics, woodcraft, woodcarving, jewellery & Egyptian quilts, plus willow weaving & sculpture in the garden: more info at www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com Mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas cake in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. One weekend only: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 November, 10am – 4pm, 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT. Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry.

Elves Required

On December 3rd the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417.

Churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the last of the fallen leaves in 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. Thank you, James.

Monks Risborough School Nativity
The infant school will be presenting ‘’Prickly Hay’ to the community on Wednesday December 7th at 10:30am. If you would like to attend please contact Miranda in the school office on 345590. Thank you.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – last few tickets remaining!
This will take place on Wednesday December 14th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535) and Susanne Carr (346827). Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

Nine lessons and Carols (readers required)
The popular service of Nine and Lessons and Carols service will take place on December 18th at 6 pm at St. Dunstan’s. If anyone would like to read a lesson at this service, please can they let me know. James
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 December. All welcome.

Carol singing around the village
On Thursday December 22nd meeting at St. Dunstan’s Church at 6.30 pm everyone is invited to come carol singing around the village with the church choir to help raise money for charity. Afterwards refreshments will be served. If you enjoy singing please come along – singers of all standards are welcome! 

50th Birthday Thank you
Thank you to everyone who helped me to mark this significant occasion. It was lovely to receive a card with so many messages and names on it, as well as plenty of chocolate (including the delicious cake) and the birthday balloon. I was very touched. James

Exhibition of Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery
This is taking place at the Victoria and Albert Museum until February 5th. From the 12th to the 15th centuries, England enjoyed an international reputation for the quality of its luxury embroideries, often referred to as ‘Opus Anglicanum’ (English work). Made by professional craftspeople in the City of London and rich in their intricacy, they were sought after by kings, queens, popes and cardinals from across Europe. Paintings, illuminated manuscripts, metalwork and stained glass will be shown alongside rare surviving examples to explore the world within which these exquisite works were created. This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see an outstanding range of surviving examples in one place. Some of the embroideries have not been seen in Britain since they were produced.

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Mon 28th Nov 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Nov 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 3rd Dec 9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep
and Christingle Factory (see notices)
Sun 4th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Christingle Service
6.00pm Evensong
Mon 5th Dec 8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting (in church)
Thurs 8th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
8.00pm Fellowship Christmas Party (Church Hall)
Sun 11th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion
11.15am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion (BCP)
6.00pm Evensong
Wed 14th Dec 10.45am Visiting Bell ringers
8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band Concert (see notices)
Thurs 15th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 17th Dec 9.30am Decoration of the church and tree
Sun 18th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion
3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
Mon 19th Dec 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service
Tues 20th Dec 9.30am Monks Risborough School Christmas Service
Thurs 22nd 9.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Carol singing around the village (see notices)
Sat 24th Dec
Christmas Eve
3.00pm Crib Service
6.00pm Village Carol Service
11.30pm First Communion of Christmas
Sun 25th Dec
Christmas Day
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am All Age Family Communion
Thurs 29th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion


Saturday 19 November 2016

Pew Sheet 20th November 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 appreciate worshipping here with us today. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. Children will be meeting in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits will be served afterwards.

Sunday 20th November
Christ the King


Through Christ, our heavenly Father urges us to seek first the kingdom in our hearts and lives. Let us come before God in worship, praise and thanksgiving.

10.00 am Parish Communion

Hymns: 54, 337, 16
Psalm: 46
Communion: 931, 81, 381

First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
The prophet declares God’s denunciation of the false shepherds of Israel who scatter and destroy the sheep. God will raise up true shepherds for the people, and a king who will rule with God’s justice and righteousness.

Second Reading Colossians 1:11-20
The author prays that the Colossian Christians may know the strength of God’s power, and that they may live their lives in joyful gratitude. He celebrates the Son, “the image of the invisible God”, through whom all creation is reconciled to God.

Gospel Luke 23:33-43
Jesus is led out to the place of crucifixion, where he is hung between two thieves. One of them scorns Jesus, but the repentant thief is promised a place with Christ in paradise.

6.00 pm Evensong
Readings: 1 Samuel 8 v 4-20, John 18 v 33-37
Hymns: 408, Psalm 72v1-8, 319, 537

6.00pm ‘Later’ youth group at Princes Risborough Methodist Church


Prayer of the Week
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us your Son, the beloved one who was rejected, the Saviour who appeared defeated. Yet the mystery of his kingship illuminates our lives. Show us in his death the victory that crowns the ages, and in his broken body the love that unites heaven and earth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who is lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked for:


  • Millions facing starvation in Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Malawi
  • The Government Inquiry in to child abuse and for all who have suffered as a result of the actions of others
  • Peace in the Middle East: the victims of the suicide car bombing in Iraq and for those caught up in the battle for Mosul
  • For health/life insurance and the assistance it provides those who are too ill to work and their dependents
  • The mission, ministry and congregational life of The Elim Church.
  • Woodfield Road (PR) Gables Drive (Sa)
  • 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, Rob, David Dewick
  • The recently departed: Timothy Blott, Dewis Smith
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Hilda Sandell, John Baverstock, John Jolley, Alice Broadmeadow,
    • Vera Girling, Sheila Benham, Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine

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 www.pactcharity.org

Notices

 

‘Later’ youth group:
‘Later’ is a group for young people from different churches in years 7-11 meeting roughly every month. The next meeting is on Sunday November 20th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Princes Risborough Methodist Church. This will be a fun evening of games, food, faith and friendship. There’s no need to book so it’s fine to just turn up on the evening. James

Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This course is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Monday November 21st at 8 pm we shall continue looking at The Lord’s Prayer and especially the phrase ‘Give us this day our daily bread’. James

Fellowship Meetings
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). The Christmas Party will take place on Thursday December 8th.

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 today.  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. 
High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.

Town Farm Art show in Cheddington
Perfectly timed for that special Christmas gift! Ten artists and makers showing paintings, illustration, ceramics, woodcraft, woodcarving, jewellery & Egyptian quilts, plus willow weaving & sculpture in the garden: more info at www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com Mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas cake in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. One weekend only: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 November, 10am – 4pm, 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT. Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry

Launch of new St. Dunstan’s Church trail
On Sunday November 27th at the 10 am service we will be launching the new church trail for St. Dunstan’s. Every member of the congregation will receive a free copy and you will find that it gives a fascinating and insightful guide to the many historical features in the church that you may or may not be already aware of. It’s also an ideal way of helping children and grandchildren to engage with the church at a level that is appropriate to them. James

Love Life, Live Advent
Please take one of these booklets from the table (there is a ‘youth and adult version’ and one for children) to help you pause, reflect and make room to celebrate God’s greatest gift. James

Churchyard leaf sweeps
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the last of the fallen leaves in 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. Thank you, James

Monks Risborough School Nativity
The infant school will be presenting ‘’Prickly Hay’ to the community on Wednesday December 7th at 10:30am. If you would like to attend please contact Miranda in the school office on 345590. Thank you.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – last few tickets remaining!
This will take place on Wednesday December 14th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535) and Susanne Carr (346827). Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

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 December. All welcome.


The Next Few Weeks 

 

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

Mon 21st Nov 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory (see notices)
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
(including launch of the new church trail – see notices)
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at the Elim Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough
Mon 28th Nov 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Nov 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 3rd Dec 9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep (see notices)
Christingle Factory
Sun 4th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Christingle Service
6.00pm Evensong
Mon 5th Dec 8.00pm Silent Prayer meeting (in church)
Thurs 8th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 11th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Evensong
Wed 14th Dec 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band Concert (see notices)
Sat 17th Dec Decoration of the church and tree
Sun 18th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion
3.00pm Owlswick Carol Service
6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols


Friday 11 November 2016

Pew Sheet 13th November 2016

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Registered Charity Number: 1153869.

Part of the Risborough Team Ministry

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 appreciate worshipping here with us today. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. Children will be meeting in the church hall during the 10 am service where coffee, squash and biscuits will be served afterwards.

 

Sunday 13th November
Third Sunday before Advent


10.00 am Parish Communion and Act of Remembrance

Hymns: 153, 209, 493, 230 (verse 1 only), 21
Anthem: God so loved the world, John Stainer
Communion: 68, 186, 942

Readings:
First Reading                Malachi 4:1-5
The evil will experience the day of the Lord as a fearful burning; the righteous as the healing of the sun.

Second Reading           2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
As they await the coming of the Lord Jesus, believers are urged not to be idle but to work hard for a living.

Gospel                                     Luke 21:5-19
Jesus warns that there will be chaos in the world and persecution for his disciples; he calls them to be steadfast and to testify faithfully.

11.15 am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial

11.30 am BCP Holy Communion, Owlswick


6.00 pm Evensong

Readings: Daniel 6; Matthew 13: 1-9 & 18-23
Hymns: 372, Psalm 93, 690, 208

Prayer of the Week
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 

Your prayers are asked for:


  • All those who have been killed, injured, bereaved or continue to suffer as a result of conflicts
  • The Royal British Legion and other ex-service organisations, especially for their continuing care of the wounded and bereaved
  • The people of America in the wake of the Presidential election: that any divisions or hurt from the campaign be healed
  • All those in authority that that they may be given the strength to work together for the good of all.
  • Those involved in planning potential new housing developments as part of the Wycombe District Council Local Plan
  • The Old Garden Centre (PR), Flowers Bottom Lane and Lily Bottom Lane
  • 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, Rob, David Dewick
  • The recently departed: Timothy Blott
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Harold Tapping
Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.

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 16th November. All welcome


Film Night IN the church!
‘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

‘Later’ youth group:
‘Later’ is a group for young people from different churches in years 7-11 meeting roughly every month. The next meeting is on Sunday November 20th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Princes Risborough Methodist Church. This will be a fun evening of games, food, faith and friendship. There’s no need to book so it’s fine to just turn up on the evening. James

Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This course is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Monday November 21st at 8 pm we shall continue looking at The Lord’s Prayer. James

Fellowship Meetings
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). The Christmas Party will take place on Thursday December 8th.

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. 
High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.

Town Farm Art show in Cheddington
Perfectly timed for that special Christmas gift! Ten artists and makers showing paintings, illustration, ceramics, woodcraft, woodcarving, jewellery & Egyptian quilts, plus willow weaving & sculpture in the garden: more info at www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com Mulled wine, mince pies & Christmas cake in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. One weekend only: Friday 25 - Sunday 27 November, 10am – 4pm, 6 Town Farm, Cheddington, Near Tring, LU7 0TT. Please park on High Street – not in Town Farm. Free entry

Launch of new St. Dunstan’s Church trail
On Sunday November 27th at the 10 am service we will be launching the new church trail for St. Dunstan’s. Every member of the congregation will receive a free copy and you will find that it gives a fascinating and insightful guide to the many historical features in the church that you may or may not be already aware of. It’s also an ideal way of helping children and grandchildren to engage with the church at a level that is appropriate to them. James

Love Life, Live Advent
Please take one of these booklets from the table (there is a ‘youth and adult version’ and one for children) to help you pause, reflect and make room to celebrate God’s greatest gift. James

Churchyard leaf sweeps
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 3rd we need plenty of volunteers to help clear the last of the fallen leaves in 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. Thank you, James

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – selling fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 14th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535) and Susanne Carr (346827). Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

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. 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

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
Mon 21st Nov 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
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 (including launch of the new church trail)
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at the Elim Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough
Mon 28th Nov 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Nov 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 3rd Dec 9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep (see notices)
Christingle Factory
Sun 4th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Christingle Service
6.00pm Evensong


Saturday 5 November 2016

Pew Sheet

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Registered Charity Number: 1153869.

Part of the Risborough Team Ministry

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. After the 10 am service, coffee, squash and biscuits are served in the hall.

Sunday 6th November
Third Sunday before Advent


8.00am Holy Communion
Readings: Isaiah 55 v 6-11, Matthew 9 v 18-26

10.00am All Age Family Communion & Baptism of Zac,
               Imogen, Beau and Adam


Hymns: 54, 964, 731,419
Communion: 47, 648, 88, 555
Reading: Isaiah 49: 11-16 (The restoration of Israel)

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: 1 Kings 3 v 1-15, Romans 8 v 31-end
Hymns: 484, Psalm 40 v1-13, 222, 682

Prayer of the Week
God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Your prayers are asked for:


  • Families which have been torn apart by violence and insecurity in Mosul, Aleppo and all other towns and cities where war and violence threaten their very existence
  • The United States of America, that the forthcoming presidential elections might give the country the best possible leader in the search for justice, peace and freedom for all peoples  
  • The people of the United Kingdom as we discern our future in the light of the Brexit vote, that we might make the right decisions and choices for ourselves, for Europe and for the world.
  • All the victimised members of our society, for those who are stereotyped as being our enemies
  • Hospital chaplains and chaplaincy volunteers at Stoke Mandeville, High Wycombe and Amersham.
  • Millstream Close (PR) Greenlands & Woodfield (LG)
  • 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, Rob, David Dewick
  • The recently departed: Dave Skinner
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Vi Broderick, Pam Gordon

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Christian Aid is an international development charity. We work with people, of all faiths and none, in around 50 countries, to eradicate poverty. www.christianaid.org.uk.

Notices

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. 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


Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This course is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Monday November 21st at 8 pm we shall continue looking at The Lord’s Prayer. James

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. 
High quality raffle prizes are also required. If you have something suitable please let Ann Myers know (01494 489815). Thank you.

Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band – selling fast!
This will take place on Wednesday December 14th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£9) are available from Rachel Ungi (761535) and Susanne Carr (346827). Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink and a mince pie.

Love Life, Live Advent
Please take
one of these booklets from the table (there is a ‘youth and adult version’ and one for children) to help you pause, reflect and make room to celebrate God’s greatest gift. James

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 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
Mon 21st Nov 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at the Rectory
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
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service at the Elim Church, Bell Street, Princes Risborough
Mon 28th Nov 8.00am PCC meeting (church hall)
Thurs 1st Nov 9.30am Holy Communion and prayers for healing
2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sat 3rd Dec 9.30am Churchyard Leaf Sweep (see notices)
Christingle Factory
Sun 4th Dec 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Christingle Service
6.00pm Evensong