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Building the Kingdom..................................
As we go deeper into autumn, work in the garden means tidying up and dealing with the falling leaves. The 2 photos show the antirrinums which are still going strong in my garden. At the end of this coming week, we turn the clocks back, signifying going into winter time and, although it may mean shorter daylight hours, it is good to reflect on the changing seasons, how they mirror our walk with God – and know, He is with us in every season.
At the time of writing children are either on half-term holiday from school or about to go into that half-term break. The children’s group on Wednesday afternoon re-starts on 10th November
– please chat to Matt (Jackson) for more information.
The Collect for Simon and Jude, Apostles (28th October):
Almighty God, who built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone: so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN.
Service schedule for the end of October and beginning of November:
Sunday 24th October Last Sunday after Trinity BIBLE SUNDAY | 10.30am Holy Communion Reading: Ephesians 6 v 10 -20 Leader/Celebrant: DOB Preacher: SH Theme: Prayer 6pm Prayer Gathering: VB |
Wed 27th October | 11am BCP Holy Communion Reading: Luke 14 v 1 – 24 Leader/Celebrant: ES Preacher: DOB |
Sunday 31st October 4th Sun. before Advent | 10.30am Holy Communion Reading: Isaiah 56 v 3 - 8 Leader/Celebrant: ES Preacher: DOB Theme: Building a House of Prayer 6pm Prayer Gathering: SH/DOB |
Wed 3rd November | 11am BCP Holy Communion Reading: Luke 21 v 5 - end Leader/Celebrant: ES Preacher: DOB |
Sunday 7th November 3rd Sun. before Advent | 9am Holy Communion Reading: Mark 1 v 14 - 20 Leader/Celebrant: ES Preacher: DOB Theme: ‘Come, follow Me’ 10.30am Service of the Word Reading: Mark 1 v 14 – 20 Leader: ES Preacher: CB 6pm Prayer Gathering/Breaking of Bread ES/IL |
Wed 10th November | 11am BCP Holy Communion Reading: Acts 4 v 5 – 31 Leader/Celebrant: DOB Preacher: YB |
Our morning and evening readings for the coming week:
| Morning Readings | Evening Readings |
Monday 25th October Crispin and Crispinian, martyrs, c 287 | Psalm 1; Micah 1 v 1 – 9; John 17 v 1 – 5 | Psalm 4 Exodus 22: 21 – 27 + 23: 1 – 17 1 Timothy 6 v 1 - 10 |
Tuesday 26th October Alfred, king, scholar, 899 Cedd, abbot, bishop, 664 | Psalm 5; Micah 2; John 17 v 6 – 19 | Psalm 9; Exodus 29 v 38 – 30 v 16; 1 Timothy 6 v 11 - end |
Wednesday 27th October | Psalm 119 v 1 – 32; Micah 3; John 17 v 20 – end | Psalm 11; Leviticus 8 2 Timothy 1 v 1 - 14 |
Thursday 28th October Simon and Jude, Apostles | Psalms 116, 117 Isaiah 45 v 18 – end; Luke 6 v 12 – 16 | Psalm 119 v 1 – 16; Jeremiah 3 v 11 – 18; Jude v1 – 4, 17 - end |
Friday 29th October James Hannington, bishop, martyr 1885 | Psalm 19; Micah 5 v 2 – end; John 18 v 12 – 27 | Psalm 22; Leviticus 16 v 2 – 24; 2 Timothy 2 v 14 - end |
Saturday 30th October | Psalm 23; Micah 6; John 18 v 28 – end | Psalm 24; Leviticus 17; 2 Timothy 3 |
(the LORD said…) Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. (2 Chronicles 7 v 15)
If you need anything please call Revd David:01253 392544 or Vicky:01253 694412 or 07796342147
