Pew Sheet 21st October 2018

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:
Johanna Powell 01844 343996 johanna@powellathome.com
Margaret Hunnibell 01844 274366 mehunnibell01@gmail.com

Welcome!

We hope you will appreciate worshipping here with us. Please take away our welcome leaflet on the table for all of our services and activities. The 10 o’clock club for children meets in the church hall where coffee, squash and biscuits will be served after the 10.00am communion service.

Sunday 21st October

 

Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity

 

Today Jesus teaches his disciples that before they can be with him in glory they must follow in his footsteps as servants of one another and suffer as Jesus himself will suffer. So let us worship God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead to reign with him in glory.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Isaiah 53 v 4-end
God’s suffering servant will be treated unjustly but will delight in the many who are made righteous through him.

Second Reading: Hebrews 5 v 1-10
Jesus is appointed by God to be our high priest through his obedient suffering, which also brings salvation to others.

Gospel: Mark 10 v 35-45
Status in God’s kingdom is found only through sacrificial love and service and is freely given by God: it cannot be earned.

Hymns: 551, 536, 474
Psalm 91v9-end
Communion: 289, 533, 610
Anthem: O taste and see, R. Vaughan Williams

6.00pm Evensong
First Reading: Joshua 14 v 6-14
Second Reading: Matthew 12 v 1-21
Hymns: 686, 537, 638 Psalm 141

6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church

Prayer of the Week
Most glorious God, in Jesus you show us that your will is to save. Grant to us your people the boldness to desire a place in your kingdom, the courage to drink the cup of suffering, and the grace to find in service the glory you promise. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Your prayers are asked this week for:

• Those involved in the introduction of the Universal Credit System and the needs of the most vulnerable within society
• All who provide school dinners and food for our young people, and for those who seek to educate our children
• The work of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and the local Churches Together in Risborough (CTR)
• Lacey Green & Speen Parish Council.  
• Peters Lane (MR) Forest Close & Gatensbury Place (PR)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison and Veronica Parker
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Alex Chauhan, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Anna Ballard and Janet Drurie
• The recently departed:
  • Robin Jackson and Patricia Kempton
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Frank Jackson, Dave Skinner, Janet Myerson, Alexander Smith. 
   
  
  

  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

  
  Silent Prayer Meeting, Monday October 22nd at 8 pm
  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 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. James
  
  Dying Matters
  Talking about death, dying and funerals raises big questions that it’s helpful to face at some point, but it can be hard to talk to family and friends. On Saturday October 27th and Wednesday October 31st there is an opportunity to come along to a session from 10am to 12 noon at 17 Wellington Avenue, Princes Risborough (home of Revs. Steve and Rose Williams) to think, chat and articulate these questions in a relaxed environment. A series of question cards are used to encourage conversations and to listen to others’ perspectives and experiences in small groups. The sessions are open for people of all faiths, doubts and none. To book a place on one of these sessions please contact Rev James Tomkins jamestomkins@btinternet.com 01844 275944 stating your preferred date.
  
  Volunteers required for churchyard leaf sweep
  At 9.30 am on Saturday November 3rd and Saturday December 1st we are looking to 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. Rev James Tomkins
  
  Family Bonfire Night suitable for All Ages
  Open to everyone especially if you prefer colour and prettiness over loud bangs! This will take place on Saturday November 3rd 5.30pm – 7.30pm at 32 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough. Hot soup, mulled wine, hot chocolate, soft drinks and snacks will be served. Please bring ONE firework (not too loud!). RSVP Sue Ingram, 275287 or suemingram@hotmail.com
  
  ‘Time to Remember’ Service, November 4th, 3 pm
  A service to give thanks for those we love but see no longer with well-known hymns, readings and the lighting of candles. Everyone welcome.
  
  ‘Journey’s End’ (12) on Saturday November 10th, 7pm
  Based on RC Sherriff's play and novel of the same name the film is set in March 1918 as C-Company arrives in northern France to take its turn in the front-line trenches with a German offensive imminent. Adults £4 and accompanied children £1. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. For more details please contact Johanna Powell (01844 343966).
  
  Christmas Concert by Candlelight with the Chinnor Silver Band
  This will take place on Wednesday December 12th at 8.00 pm. Tickets (£10) are available from Sally’s Sewing Box (Duke Street, Princes Risborough), Rachel Ungi (761535), Penny Hollings (07762 880219) or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church Raffle, complimentary glass of mulled wine/soft drink & mince pie
  
  Fabric Projects at St. Dunstan’s and St. Peter’s
  In the next few months we hope to undertake a number of projects. These include the redecoration of the whole church; the conservation of the pulpit; the conservation of the tin arch at St. Peter’s; repairs to the stonework, protecting the path past the church hall to the churchyard and repairing the path from the bell tower to the churchyard. We hope to meet the cost of these projects through existing funds, legacies and previous fund raising activities. Longer term we are looking to create additional toilets at the back of the church hall to cope with the large number of visitors that come to events, funerals, weddings and other services at St. Dunstan’s. James
  
  

  The Next Few Weeks  

   

  The Church is open daily to visit from 9.30am–4.00pm
  Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome
  
  
  

  Mon 22nd Oct	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (Church hall)
  Tues 23rd Oct	9.15am Fellowship walk (layby)
  Thurs 25th Oct	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Knitters and natterers (church hall)
  Sat 27th Oct	10am ‘Dying matters’ at 17 Wellington Ave, Princes Risborough (see notices)
  Sun 28th Oct	Clocks have gone back 1 hour 10.00am Parish Communion 3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
  Wed 31st Oct	10am ‘Dying Matters’ at 17 Wellington Ave, Princes Risborough (see notices)
  Thurs 1st Nov	9.30am Healing & Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
  Sat 3rd Nov	9.30am Leaf Sweep in the churchyard (see notices) 2.00pm Naming/blessing service 5.30pm Bonfire party (see notices)
  Sun 4th Nov	8.00am Holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family Communion and Baptism 3.00pm Time To Remember
  Thurs 8th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Reverse Advent Fellowship Meeting
  Sat 10th Nov	2.00pm Marriage Blessing 7.00pm ‘Pop-Up’ Cinema: Journey’s End (12)
  Sun 11th Nov Armistice Day/ Remembrance Sunday	10.00am Parish Remembrance Service (without communion) 10.55am Act of Remembrance at the war memorial 11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion 6.00pm Service of readings, music and reflection for Armistice 7.05pm Ringing for the Nation
  Thurs 15th Nov	9.30am Holy Communion 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
  Sun 18th Nov	10.00am Parish Communion 6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ Youth Group, Princes Risborough Methodist Church