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