Pew Sheet 10th March 2019

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 church hall today after the 10.00am service.

The Church is open daily from at least 9.30-4.00pm.

Sunday 10th March 2019

 

First Sunday of Lent

 

Jesus entered the empty desert to set his heart wholly on God’s purpose for his life. In this time of worship together, and throughout this season of Lent, may we clear away all distractions and live as people fully focused on the Spirit’s presence in the world.

10.00am Parish Communion

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26.1-11
As the Israelites offer their first fruits, so the ceremony recalls all that God has done for them, bringing them from slavery to a homeland.

Second Reading: Romans 10.8b-13
Confessing belief in the risen Lord is central to faith, giving strength to believers and opening their hearts to salvation.

Gospel: Luke 4.1-13
Tempted as we are, Jesus stands steadfast, rejecting the devil and relying on the Spirit to lead him through his desert retreat and bring focus to his ministry.

Hymns: 190, 86, 617 & 689,
Communion: 483, 412 and 484
Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake (R. Farrant)

11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion
Readings: Deuteronomy 26.1-11, Luke 4.1-13

6.00pm Evensong
Readings: Jonah 3, Luke 18.9-14.
Hymns: 69, 375, 70; Psalm: 119:73-80

Prayer of the week:
Lord our God, you alone do we worship, only your word gives life. Sustain your Church on its Lenten journey. When we walk through the desert of temptation, strengthen us to renounce the power of evil. When our faith is tested by doubt, illuminate our hearts with Easter’s bright promise. We ask this through Christ, deliverance and hope, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and mighty God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Your prayers are asked this week for:

 

• Our keeping of Lent and how we might deepen our faith
• Vulnerable young people caught up in gang violence and all victims of knife crime
• A clear way forward in the Brexit negotiations with another important parliamentary vote this week
• An effective response to the threats posed by global warming and climate change
• Specialist flying emergency groups, for volunteers who leave their daily lives to risk danger on behalf of others.
• The mission, ministry and congregational life of the Methodist Church, Princes Risborough
• Walkers Road and Walnut Crescent (L) Cross Lane and Hinton Crossing (B)
• Those who are in need in our parish:
  • Joan Ballance, Pam Johnson, Pam Lidgley, Sue Caudery, Iris Hutchison, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland and Mary Copcutt
• And also further afield for:
  • Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Anna Ballard, Jonathan Kelly, Beryl Norris and Joshua
• The recently departed:
• Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
  • Pam Mason, Ethel Seager, Agnes Bowell, Alan Laken, Eddy Tranter, John Clegg.
  
  

Please remember the charities that the parish supports:
 Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) is a national UK eating disorder organization with over 25 years of experience.
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

 

Notices

Lent courses, resources and opportunities
Lent courses will run weekly on Wednesday mornings during Lent. If you would like to attend please contact Rev. Rose Williams from the details in the parish newsletter and on the separate A5 sheet on the table near the south door. There are a number of free Lent resources near the south door. Please take one or more copies with you. Christian Aid has also produced a very good resource called ‘count your blessings. Please also let me know if you would like to join me in being interviewed by a class of 8/9 year olds at Monks Risborough School about how you keep Lent. James https://www.christianaid.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-02/lent-easter-2019-childrens-count-your-blessings-English.pdf

Newsletter
Copy date for the next Newsletter is TODAY. Please send entries to: morna.hinch@btinternet.com or John McKay at penserve@gmail.com

Brand New Church Electoral Roll
If you haven’t yet done so, please can you return your electoral roll form by March 31st at the latest. Every six years the church electoral roll is completely revised so even if you have been on the roll before you’ll need to complete and return a new form. Forms are available by the south door and can be returned to the electoral roll officer Mrs Susanne Dodds, 34 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9DT (01844 342746) or a scanned version including signature by email to susanned@onetel.com or please pass it to James or one of the churchwardens.

The Psalm
There has been a wide ranging conversation about the psalm and its place in worship. It makes sense to retain it on occasions when it can be sung, read or said as part of the Old Testament Scriptures. James

Representative required
Churches Together is considering organising a free community event, possibly linked to the 2020 Town Festival, and working closely with the Town Council. If you are interested in going along to the initial meeting on Thursday March 21st at 7.30pm please let James know.

Monks Monkeys 10th Anniversary Party: help required
On March 23rd (2.30-4.30) everyone aged 0-12 (accompanied by an adult) is invited to a children’s party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Monks Monkeys, the church’s toddler group. There will be a treasure hunt, a children’s entertainer and games. If you are happy to be an extra pair of hands on the day I would be delighted to hear from you. Anne White (346536) is making multiple ‘pass the parcels’. If you have any spare unused gift wrapping paper please let her know. James

Super Soup Lunch: Thursday April 11th
Please come along to this lunch of soup, crusty bread and a hot drink that only costs £5 with the monies going to Christian Aid

Do you like early mornings and a cooked breakfast?
Traditionally on Easter Sunday at 6 am there is a sunrise service at the top of Whiteleaf Cross. If you are interested in cooking bacon sandwiches as part of this event please can you let me know. James

Lighthouse Quiz, Saturday 27th April 2019
This is being held at St Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough, prompt 7:30 pm start, 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 prizes greatly appreciated). To book a table please contact Jamie Carter on 01844 273286, booking essential.

More works at St. Dunstan’s
Following the successful redecoration (£25,000) of St. Dunstan’s last month the essential repairs to the stonework (£11,000) are now well underway. Once these works are completed the next project in the programme of works is to have all of the windows cleaned, as well as the pulpit, and the decorative metal band at St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick, conserved.  A short video of the redecoration works can be found on this link on the website http://www.stdunstanschurch.com/gallery.html James

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone welcome 

Mon 11th Mar	8.00pm Silent Prayer Meeting (Church Hall)
Thurs 14th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion              2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm Fellowship Communion service followed by AGM and mystery activity
Sun 17th Mar	10.00am Parish Communion              6.00pm Evensong 6.00pm ‘Later’ at Princes Risborough Methodist Church
Wed 20th Mar	2.30pm Friendship Group (church hall)
Thurs 21st Mar	9.30am Holy Communion                  2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 7.30pm ‘Open House’ (The Pilgrim course) at the Rectory
Sat 23rd Mar	2.30pm Monks Monkeys Party (see notices)
Sun 24th Mar	10.00am Parish Communion               3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 26th Mar	9.15am Walking group ((A4010 lay-by)
Thurs 28th Mar	9.30am Holy Communion                 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church) 2.00pm Knitters and Natterers (church hall)
Sun 31st Mar Mothering Sunday	8.00am Holy Communion                10.00am Mothering Sunday Service without Communion    6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 4th April	9.30am Healing and Holy Communion 10.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Holy Week’ service 2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Fri 5th April	9.30am Monks Risborough School ‘Holy Week’ service
Sun 7th April	8.00am Holy Communion                  10.00am All Age Family Communion   6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 11th April	9.30am Holy Communion 12.15pm Super Soup lunch in the church hall (see notices)