Saturday 18 January 2020

Pew Sheet 19th January 2020

St Dunstan’s Church, Monks Risborough
& St. Peter’s Chapel, Owlswick

Registered Charity Number: 1153869.

Part of the Risborough Team Ministry

Vicar: Vacant
parishoffice@stmarysrisborough.org.uk

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

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 will be served after the 10am service on Sunday.

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

Sunday 19th January 2020

Second Sunday of Epiphany 

 

As we share Christ’s baptism, so we share his life of service. May our worship today fill us with God’s Spirit and send us out to be the Gospel at work in the world.

10.00am Parish Communion 

First Reading: Isaiah 49 v 1-7
The work of God’s servant is ignited by God’s vision, which is not simply to restore Israel but to bring all nations into God’s light.

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1 v 1-9
Paul calls the Corinthian Christians to holiness and reminds them it is only achievable through the grace of  God in Christ.

Gospel: John 1 v 29-42
John the Baptist sees the newly baptised Jesus fulfilling Isaiah’s servant vision as,
by calling his first disciples, Jesus begins to draw Israel back to God.

Hymns: 219, 263, 374, 756.

Communion: 658, 412, 949.

6.00pm Evensong

First Reading: Ezekiel 2 v 1 - Ch 3 v 4

Second Reading:

Hymns; 314, 120, 188: Psalm 96

Prayer of 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 forever and ever. Amen.

 

 Your prayers are asked this week for:


  • The immense unrest in Iran.
  • The will and wisdom to tackle climate change
  • The 176 people who lost their lives when an airplane headed to Ukraine crashed in Iran.
  • The unity of the church
  • Estate agents, for all who buy and sell land and property, for honest dealings.
  • Cooperation in mission and outreach
  • Churches Together in Risborough
  • Old Manor Close & Orchard Place (MR) Elm Road & Elmdale Gardens (PR)
  • Those who are in need in our parish:
    • Pam Johnson, Veronica Parker, Pam Strickland, Michael Hopkins, Elsie Ratlidge and Joe Ratlidge
  • And also further afield for:
    • Alastair, Georgina Cole, Ginny Gibbs, Cathy Owen, Gail, Suzy Cooper, Jonathan Kelly, Joshua, Marj, Bill, Sue, Jo, Marriette and Veronica Taylor
  • Recently departed:
    • Brian Phipps, Alan Brookes
  • Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time:
    • Bill Balance, Pete Kinsey, Dorothy Brock.
 

Notices


Prayer List
We are reviewing the prayer list on the pewsheet.  I would be grateful if anyone who has added a name on the current list, either within the parish or further afield would confirm for me that it should remain on. Please also contact me by email or phone if you would like someone new to be remembered in our prayers.  Names on the pewsheet are also displayed in the Notices section on the church website. Susanne 01844 342746 or email below

Pop-Up Cinema in St Dunstan’s Church
Lion King (PG) Feb 8th at 5.30pm. This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
All is True (12) Feb 29th at 6.30pm. The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.
Entry by donation on the door. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

Ride and Stride
Very many thanks to those who took part in, or helped with this event. £172.63 has come to St Dunstan's with the same amount going to Bucks Historic Churches.

Milk Bottle Tops
Thanks to everybody who gives me these. They are recycled into wellies, and the profits fund an air ambulance.  More donations always welcome - Rosemary

Volunteer Thanks
Cathy and Debbie are very grateful for the offers of assistance at our 10o’clock club and the new Monks Risborough Rainbows unit.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Churches Together Service  Today Sunday 19th Jan at 3pm
St John’s, Lacey Green.  All Welcome. CTR Service to start the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The material for the service has been prepared by the Christian Churches in Malta and Gozo, Please speak to Margaret Pitman if you would like a lift.

The Next Few Weeks 

Morning Prayer usually takes place on Thursday from 8.45am to 9.05am (except Bank Holidays). Everyone is welcome. The Church is open daily from at least 9.30-4.00pm.
Sun 19th Jan 10.00am Parish Communion       
6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 23rd Jan 9.30am Holy Communion                  
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 26th Jan 10.00am Parish Communion           
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 28th Jan 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)
Thurs 30th Jan 9.30am Holy Communion                             
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall) 
Sun 2nd Jan 8.00am Holy Communion                
10.00am All Age Family Communion  
6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 6th Feb 9.30am Healing & Holy Communion                  
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sat 8th Feb 5.30pm Pop-Up Cinema: The Lion King (PG) (see notices)
Sun 9th Feb 10.00am Parish Communion           
11.30am Owlswick Holy Communion  
6.00pm Evensong                                       
Thurs 13th Feb 9.30am Holy Communion                 
2.00pm Monks Monkeys

7.30pm Fellowship Meeting ‘My job as a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor’ (church hall)
Sun 16th Feb 10.00am Parish Communion       
6.00pm Evensong
Thurs 20th Feb 9.30am Holy Communion              
2.00pm Monks Monkeys (church hall)
Sun 23rd Feb 10.00am Parish Communion        
3.00pm Owlswick Evensong
Tues 25th Feb 9.15am Fellowship Walk (layby)
Wed 26th Feb Ash Wednesday 7.30pm Parish Communion and Imposition of Ashes
Thurs 27th Feb 9.30am Holy Communion
Sat 29th Feb 6.30pm Pop-Up Cinema: All Is True (12) (see notices)






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