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

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 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