Friday 23 November 2018

Pew Sheet 25th November 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. Please do make use of the children’s corner in church with books, colouring sheets, toys etc. Coffee and squash is served in the hall after the 10.00am communion service.

Sunday 25th November

Christ the King

 

Together today we offer a welcome to our king, the king of kings, who is the way, the truth and the life.


10.00am Parish Communion
(God in the life of…Paula Salmon, also with Rev. Charlotte Collins, Deputy Head of Spiritual and Pastoral Care  
        
First Reading: Daniel 7 v 9-10 & 13-14
Daniel recounts his vision of the Son of Man being given authority, glory and sovereign power by the Ancient One. All nations and peoples worship God, whose kingdom is unique and will never be destroyed.

Second Reading: Revelation 1 v 4b-8
John greets the seven churches in Asia with a vision of Christ on the throne being worshipped.

Gospel: John 18 v 33-37
Jesus is questioned by Pilate, who asks him if he is the king of the Jews. Jesus replies that his kingdom is from another place, and that he came into the world to testify to the truth.

Hymns: 580, 683, 104. Psalm: 93
Communion: 718, 69, 156.

3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Readings: Daniel 5; John 6 v 1-15
Hymns: 433 (vs. 1, 2, 3, & 6), 490, 134, 394
Psalm: 72v1-7

Prayer of the Week
Almighty and eternal God, to Jesus Christ, the first-born from the dead, you have granted everlasting dominion and a kingship that shall not pass away. Remove from us every desire for privilege and power, that we may imitate the sacrificial love of Christ our King, and, as a royal and priestly people, serve you humbly in our brothers and sisters. Grant 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:

  • An end to the civil war in Yemen and other conflicts around the world
  • Brexit negotiations and unity in both parliament and nationally
  • Individuals and families affected by gambling 
  • Those who assess and offer compensation to victims of crime and accidents, that they may be generous in spirit.
  • Speen CE First School, its pupils, staff, head and governors. 
  • Sawmill Road (L) Dairymeade (Sp)
  • 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:
    • Noel Murtagh, Jennie Covell
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Margaret Martin, Dorothy Pine, Lily Barraclough, Keith Barnes, Grace Freed.

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
 Rennie Grove House Hospice Care - a charity providing care and support for patients in Herts and Bucks diagnosed with life-limiting illness www.renniegrove.org

 

Notices


Clerk Needed for the Monks Risborough Parochial Charities (MRPC)
The charity was established in the 19th century with the aim of providing for the poor and elderly of the ancient parish of Monks Risborough. Until recently the charity donated fuel, clothes and medicines for the benefit of those in need. Today this translates into providing shopping vouchers at Christmas to the financially less well-off and assisting those with social and educational needs on an ad hoc basis. The charity derives its income from the rental of agricultural land and allotments in the area. The Trustees are currently looking for a new clerk to assist in the smooth running of the charity. The clerk’s roles are to take minutes at meetings (usually two a year), act as an initial point of enquiry for questions regarding the allotments and plots of land, managing the Charity’s finances, and making arrangements for tenancy agreements. This is a voluntary position that would suit anyone with an interest in the local community, the countryside and/or land management, and good communication skills. If you or anyone else you know might be interested in this role please contact the Chairman of the Trustees for an informal chat: Rev James Tomkins, The Rectory, Mill Lane, Monks Risborough, HP27 9JE (01844 275944) jamestomkins@@btinternet.com

House Group in Advent

‘Advent Reflections on Waiting’ is the four-session course taking place at 7.30 pm at 7 Mead Acre, based on the book by Dr Paula Gooder: ‘The Meaning of Waiting’. Tuesday November 27th Called to wait; Wednesday December 5th Waiting for the Day of the Lord; Wednesday December 12th* Waiting between the Times; Tuesday December 18th A lifetime of waiting. If you would like to come along to these sessions, please do contact: Jill Iredale: 346488 jillstovold@icloud.com or James: 275944

Redecoration of St. Dunstan’s Church

The church is beginning to look scruffy in a number of places and owing to some significant legacies and the continuing generosity of parishioners it will be possible to redecorate the whole church starting from Monday January 14th. The work is being undertaken by M. Simmonds Decorating Contractors and will take about 3 weeks. During this time services will continue as usual but in different locations. The 10 am service will take place in the Whiteleaf Scout Centre in Courtmoor Close (please park in Mill Lane) and all other services in the church hall. We aim to keep the disruption to a minimum and more details will be posted as they become available. One thing we do know is that helps will be needed on Sunday January 13th to move some of the pews. James

Yew Bush

One of the yew bushes outside the South Door has been cut back to its stump in anticipation of a path being created between the church and the back of the church hall where we hope to site two additional toilets to cater for the large number of people attending special events and services.

Volunteers required for
churchyard leaf sweep
At 9.30 am on Saturday December 1st we are looking to clear the remaining fallen leaves from the churchyard. Please can you bring along a rake and/or leaf grabber if you have one and we’ll provide plenty of big, garden sacks.

Elves Required

On December 1st the pop up Christingle- making Factory will be happening in the Hall at 9.30am. If you would like to be part of the team or if you'd be able to help making refreshments for the leaf sweepers please let me know. Rosemary 344417

Church Together in Risborough Advent Service
:
Everyone is welcome to this service at the start of Advent to help in their preparations to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This years’ service will be held at St. Dunstan’s on Sunday December 2nd at 6 pm. There will be well known ‘Advent’ hymns together with readings and reflections to mark this time of watching and waiting within the church’s calendar.

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

The Chandos Ensemble

“A Candlelight Concert of String Music for the New Year” on 5th January at 7 pm. Elgar: Serenade for Strings; Bach: Concerto in C minor for Oboe and Violin; Mozart: Symphony no 29 in A major. There will be a complimentary glass of wine/soft drink and raffle. Tickets £8 (accompanied children under 18 £3) available from Rachel (01844) 761535 or Penny 07762 880219 or Sally’s Sewing Box, Duke Street, Princes Risborough or www.ticketsource.co.uk/st-dunstans-church


The Next Few Weeks  

 

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

Mon 26th Nov 8.00pm PCC meeting (church hall)
Tues 27th Nov 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)
Wed 28th Nov 3.15pm Funeral of Noel Murtagh (Milton Chapel, Chilterns Crematorium, Amersham)
Thurs 29th Nov 9.30am Holy Communion             
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 1st Dec 9.30am Leaf sweep (see notices)
9.30am Christingle Factory (see notices)
12.00 – 3.00 pm Monks Risborough School Fair
2.00pm wedding
Sun 2nd Dec 8.00am Holy Communion            
10.00am Christingle Service                       
6.00pm Churches Together in Risborough Advent Service (see notices)
Wed 5th Dec 10.30am Monks Risborough School Nativity (open to the community)
Thurs 6th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion and Prayers for Healing     
10.30am Monks Risborough School Nativity (open to the community)                             
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 9th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion         
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
6.00pm Evensong
Mon 10th Dec 8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting
Wed 12th Dec 8.00pm Chinnor Silver Band Concert (see notices)
Thurs 13th Dec 9.30am Holy Communion;
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 
7.30pm Fellowship Christmas Party (church hall)
Sun 16th Dec 10.00am Parish Communion and Baptism
6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols  

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