Pew Sheet 8th and 15th January 2017

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 at the start of a New Year. Please see our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. During the 10 am service the 10 o’clock club for children meets in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits are served after the service.

**DOUBLE EDITION**

Sunday 8th January 2017
Baptism of Christ

As Jesus received the power of the Holy Spirit at his baptism, let us open our hearts and minds in worship

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 609, 636, 221
Psalm: 29
Communion: 947, 455, 84

First Reading      Isaiah 42 v 1-9
God describes his servant who will bring justice in a new way, acting as a light to guide all who live in darkness.

Second Reading      Acts 10 v 34-43
Peter tells the people about Jesus whom God anointed with the Holy Spirit, bringing him power to do good, heal the oppressed and forgive the sins of all who believe in him.

Gospel Matthew 3 v 13-end
Jesus is baptised in the river Jordan by John, and receives the Holy Spirit. 

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Acts 10.34-43, Matthew 3.13-end

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Joshua 3.1-8 & 14-end, Hebrews 1.1-12
Hymns: 114, Psalm 47, 541, 413


Prayer for the Week
Open the heavens, almighty Father, and pour out your Spirit upon your people gathered in prayer. Renew the power of our baptismal cleansing and fill us with zeal for good deeds. Let us hear your voice again, that we may recognise in your beloved Son our hope of inheriting eternal life. Grant this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever.

Sunday 15th January 2017
The Second Sunday of Epiphany 

 

God says “it is not enough!” until Jesus Christ has been revealed as saviour for all the earth. Let us join together to rejoice in his coming and to proclaim aloud his glory.

10.00am Parish Communion
Hymns: 552, 347, 352
Psalm: 40v1-13
Communion: 412, 374, 978

First Reading      Isaiah 49 v 1-7
At the very time when God's people thought exile had become their shameful end, God reveals a plan far beyond their imagination.

Second Reading      1 Corinthians 1 v 1-9
Paul's vision of the Church was huge: "all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." 

Gospel      John 1 v 29-42
John's picture is astonishing: a solitary prophet points to another man who single-handedly will take away the sin of the whole world.

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Ezekiel 2.1-3.4, Galatians 1.11-end
Hymns: 382, Psalm 96 v1-9, 77, 314


Prayer for the week
Merciful God, you sent your Son, the spotless Lamb, to take upon himself the sin of the world. Make our lives holy, that your Church may bear witness to your purpose of reconciling all things in 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:

• The holding of the ceasefire in Syria and for the finding of permanent solutions to the many problems within the Middle East
• All those find themselves homeless as refugees abroad or who live on the streets in this country.
• 8th: Job Seeker Centres, for all who assist others to find work. 15th: Relate and all counsellors for couples undergoing difficulties in their relationships
• 8th: The mission, ministry and congregational life of St Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough. 15th: The mission, ministry and congregational life of St John’s Church, Lacey Green
• 8th: Courtmoor Close (MR) Berndene Rise & Berryfield Road (PR) 15th: Kings Oak Close & Long Meadow Close (MR) Church Lane & Church Street (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Richard Allwood
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Robert, Henry, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, David Dewick, Megan Bone
• The recently departed: Jane De Rocha Chute
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Doris Hill, Neil Campbell (8th), Jean Hoar, Bill Balance (15th)

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 January.  Please send entries to: Morna Hinch at morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay at penserve@gmail.com.

"Pray as you can and not as you can't."
A course for everyone to ask questions you've always wanted to ask about prayer but have been afraid to do so!

Please come on either Friday 27th or Saturday 28th January from 9.30 am - 12.45 pm.
What comes into your mind when you read the word "prayer"? Is it something you think is best left to so-called 'experts'? Is prayer something you enjoy or something you struggle with? Is it an activity reserved for services in church or do you pray every day?
As part of the 'Sustaining our Sacred Centre' programme we are organising a one-off session (on two mornings) to give an opportunity to raise and discuss questions about prayer.  The aim is to help us all increase our confidence in praying regularly. The session will be led by both of us.  We will provide some 'input' but also encourage those who attend to discuss prayer in small and large groups. You are not expected to be an expert!!
We want you to come, relax, enjoy the morning and know you can say anything and ask anything you want! All we ask is that you will bring one or more questions about prayer, written legibly on a piece of paper.  The questions will then anonymously form the basis of our discussions.
Mid-morning refreshments will be provided so please let James or Rob know which session you would like to come to Rev James Tomkins (275944) and Canon Rev Rob Brown (347178)
Coming in Lent…"Words of Worship", a Course led by Rob with a choice of either Saturday 25th February from 10 am - 4 pm or Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th March from 10:30 am - 12 noon. More details to follow…

Reading Volunteers for Monks Risborough School
Could you spare a small amount of time each week to become a regular reading volunteer at Monks Risborough C of E School, and help us with one of our most important activities?
Helping children to become confident, independent readers is one of the most important things that a school can do - and it is an area of our work where parents, carers and other members of the community can make a big difference.
We have a small team of reading volunteers who come into our school regularly, to help the children by listening to them read and by talking to them about their books and reading choices. We are always keen to hear from more people in our community who would be interested in helping and supporting the teaching of reading by joining our volunteers. Thank you for your support. Mr Simon Mullen, Class Two teacher.
To find out more please contact the school (from January 5th) via the office on 01844 345590 or by email office@mrisborough.bucks.sch.uk
Monks Risborough C of E School is committed to safeguarding all of our pupils:  we require enhanced criminal record checks (through the Disclosure and Barring Service) and background checks for all regular volunteers.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer is held at 8.45am (except Bank Holidays) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (from January 9th to January 19th there will only be Morning Prayer on a Thursday)

Wed 11th Jan	11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial
Thurs 12th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 10.15pm Fellowship Coffee Morning at 32 St. Teresa’s Close (PR) 2.00pm Monks Monkeys resumes
Sun 15th Jan	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 19th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 22nd Jan	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at St. Mary's , Princes Risborough
Mon 23rd Jan	8.00pm PCC Meeting
Thurs 26th Jan	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in church) 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Fri 27th Jan	9.30am Prayer Workshop (church hall)
Sat 28th Jan	9.30am Prayer Workshop (church hall)
Sun 29thJan	10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Thurs 2nd Feb	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 5th Feb	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion 6.00pm Evensong