Pew Sheet 12th March 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. 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.
 

Sunday 12th March 2017

Second Sunday of Lent

 

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” Today we focus on this pivotal event in John’s Gospel, and reflect upon the ‘light’ and ‘dark’ times of our lives. 

10.00 am          Parish Communion
Hymns: 57, 144, 19
Psalm: 121
Communion: 381, 69, 584
Anthem: Wash me throughly, D. Halls

First Reading      Genesis 12:1-4a
God makes a promise to Abram, who asks no questions, but simply obeys.

Second Reading      Romans 4:1- & 13-17
Faith is accounted as righteousness: what does this mean for Abraham’s heirs?
 
Gospel      John 3:1-17
All must be born again: why and how?

11.30am Holy Communion (BCP), Owlswick

6.00 pm            Evensong
Readings: Numbers 21 v 4-9, Luke 14 v 25-33
Hymns: 70, 169, 491
Psalm: 135: 1-14

Prayer for the week:
Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ, 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:

• Our church’s engagement with the local community so that we can grow ‘younger’ as a congregation and be more representative of the villages as a whole
• Those facing food shortages and starvation in Somalia, South Sudan and other parts of Africa
• All involved in the negotiations and political processes surrounding Brexit
• Those who answer emergency calls, for their patience and kindness, and the reassurance they offer to those in distress
• The members of the women’s institutes in Risborough and Bledlow and other organisations and groups for women
• Those living in Walnut Tree Lane (Longwick), Horsenden and Horsenden Lane
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Eddie Evans
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Katy, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Rob, David Dewick, Val,
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Ethel Seager; Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Eddy Tranter, John Clegg, Mark Russell, Doris Gomme, Tom Kingham

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
Anorexia and Bulimia care www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

 

Notices

Super Soup Lunch – March 13th in the church hall
Everyone is invited to the church hall (12.15-1.45) for a bowl of home-made soup, crusty roll and hot drink. The suggested donation to Christian Aid is £5. If anyone can help make soup or serve on the day please contact Rosemary Woodward-Court (344417)

Electoral roll
If you wish to have your name added please complete an application form, available in the Church porch, and return to me not later than 13th March 2017. This notice applies to persons not already on the roll and wishing to enrol and to those on the roll but wanting their name removed from it. Keith Barnes 5, Windsor Lodge, Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough HP27 9EE  kashburton@yahoo.co.uk

‘Later’ Youth Group – Sunday March 19th
Meetings continue to be held on the evening of the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6-8 pm at Princes Risborough Methodist Church, Bell Street (next to ‘Bella Vita’) for all young people from years 7 to 11 in and around Risborough. The evenings feature food, a space to be and chat, a range of games/activities and a short interactive ‘God slot’. Please feel free to turn up on the evening or speak with James for more information.

Silent Prayer Meeting – Monday March 20th
We need silence to help us to get a proper perspective on our lives; to hear the still, small voice of God, and to refresh our inner being. All are welcome to these meetings in the church hall of any faith or none. Each meeting lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. The meeting starts with some simple relaxation exercises, a short passage from the Bible to reflect upon in the half hour of silence, followed by a time of sharing of our experiences if people wish. For more information please contact James.

Open House at the Rectory – The Pilgrim Course
This is open to everyone for a single session or the whole course. On Thursday March 23rd at 8 pm we shall be taking a further look at The Lord’s Prayer. James

A Date for your Diary:
The annual church parish meeting will take place on Monday April 3rd in St. Dunstan’s. Drinks will be served from 7.30pm and the meeting will start at 8pm. Please can you make every effort to attend. James

Do something new!
Calibre Audio Library at Weston Turville supplies audio books to visually impaired people. They need more volunteers to check the discs and memory sticks. It's a very friendly environment. If you are interested ring Rosemary 344417.

Lighthouse Quiz – Saturday 22nd April 2017 – 7:30 pm
Tables of eight, cost £5. Bring your own drinks and nibbles (no red wine as it stains the flooring). Raffle and Heads and Tails Game: offers of raffle or any other prizes greatly appreciated: to book a table or offer a prize contact Jamie Carter on 01844 273286. Booking essential

The Next Few Weeks 

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

Mon 13th March	12.15pm Super Soup’ lunch (see notices)
Wed 15th March	10.30am ‘Words of Worship’ course 2.30pm Friendship Group
Thurs 16th March	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Sun 19th March	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group (Princes Risborough Methodist Church)
Mon 20th March	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (Church Hall)
Wed 22nd March	10.30am ‘Words of Worship Course’
Thurs 23rd March	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (in the church) 2.00pm Knitters (and natterers) in the church hall) 8.00pm ‘Open House’ at The Rectory
Sun March 26th	Clocks have gone forward one hour! Mothering Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Service 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 27th March	8.00pm PCC Meeting
Tues 28th March	9.15am Walking group (A4010 lay-by)
Wed 29th March	10.30am ‘Words of Worship’ Course
Thurs 30th March	9.30am Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School Service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys
Fri 31st March	9.30am Monks Risborough School Service
Sun 2nd April	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 6.00pm Evensong
Mon 3rd April	7.30pm (drinks) for 8.00pm Annual Meetings
Thurs 6th April	9.30am Holy Communion with prayers for healing
Sun 9th April Palm Sunday Holy Week begins	10.00 Parish Communion (meet in the A4010 lay-by if you wish to take part in the procession) 11.30am Holy Communion (BCP), Owlswick
Mon 10th April	8.00pm Stations of the Cross
Tues 11th April	11.00am WW1 Commemoration at the war memorial 8.00pm Compline (night prayer)
Wed 12th April	8.00pm Compline (Night prayer)
Thurs 13th April Maundy Thursday	9.30am Holy Communion 8.00pm Parish Communion (washing of hands, stripping of the altars etc.)
Fri 14th April Good Friday	2.00pm Service of readings and reflections at the ‘foot of the Cross'