Those we are praying for….. Valerie & Richard Comer, Rev'd Father Robert Britton, Max Barton, Gerald, Betty Hedges, John Artis, Christine Lovering, Margaret Bolley, Derek Seville, Diane and Pete Ellis, Wyn Moore, Moran Watson, Pat Wadham, Mary Gully, Lilah James, Paul, Carly Hicks, Mervyn Miller, Robin Nash, John Smith, Simon Chapman, Keith Higham, Paul, Mary Russell, Wynn Evans and Val Odey.

Please keep Amy updated as to who needs prayer. We commit to praying for one month unless otherwise advised.

We would like to encourage you in your prayer and invite you to focus specific prayers for 5 people by praying in this way….

Prayer using the BLESS acronym to help as prompts for what to pray forB Body Health, protection, wellbeingL Labour Employment/unemployment/retirement/adequate incomeE Emotional Inner peace, joy, wisdom, insight, patienceS Social Healthy relationships with friends/family/colleaguesS Spiritual Repentance, salvation, obedience, faith, grace

Pray for our Growth TogetherPlease continue to pray for growth in our Christian community

Eternal Father, look with your love on your people of this benefice and the wider Partnership, and pour upon us the gifts of your Spirit. Draw us to you and one another that our growing unity may bring healing of life to all, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953Focal Minister for St Aidan’s – Rev. Canon Trevor Denley 07960 329127

Focal Minister for St Michael’s – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929

East Bristol Partnership Office Tel: 0117 9586412 Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.comAll notices for the following Sunday to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol

Partnership Administrator by midnight on Tuesday.

News from the Pews

4 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the East Bristol Partnership

St. Aidan’s St John’s St Michael’s St Ambrose ‘Reaching Out to ‘Serving the ‘Serving the & St Leonard’s Welcome In’ Community Community ‘At the heart Worshipping God’ of Two Mile Hill’ of the Community’

Welcome Sunday 23rd October

Our Collect Prayer for today – The Last Sunday after TrinityMerciful God, teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty, that

trusting in your word and obeying your will we may enter the unfailing joy of Jesus Christ our Lord.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Lay-led Service with Anthony HickSt Ambrose Church 10.00am - Lay-led Service with the lay-led TeamSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Canon Trevor Denley

St John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Helen O’Sullivan leading and Rev. David James presiding and preaching

Readings: Jer. 14.7-10, 19-end; 2Tim. 4.6-8, 16-18; Luke 18.9-14;

www.staidanbristol.co.ukSunday Service 10.30am

Special notices….A Benefice Memorial Service will take place at St Aidan’s on Sun 30th Oct starting at 3.30pm. Everyone is warmly welcome!

The next Baptism Preparation Session will take place at St Aidan’s on Sun 13th Nov starting at 4pm.

A Play about Saint AidanPaul Denyer has written a play about Saint Aidan which it is intended will be performed in October 2017. On Sunday December 11th, there will be a run-through of the script at Saint Aidan’s Church at 4 p.m. There are at least 7 parts for women and 17 parts for men, some large, some small. If you are interested, we’d really like to see you on the 11th. Rehearsals will begin after Easter next year. Don’t be shy. You don’t have to be an experienced actor. Just take your courage in both hands and come along! If you have any questions, please ring Paul on 967 8375.

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11am

Sundays fortnightly 3pm - Deaf @ St Aidan’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Wednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary

Thursdays 9.15am – Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm in the Café area of Church

Thought for this week….by Rev. Nicola Callen

It is widely thought that we, as a nation hesitate to talk about death, and it is often said that we should do this more. My just 6 years old grandson told his Mum the other day that he thinks it is better to say that someone has “passed away” than that they have died! He’s learning! Goodness knows where that came from!

I usually say that I do not think that I am afraid of death, but that I do not want to go just yet.

I like life, and want to spend time with family and friends for as long as possible, and I want my grandchildren to know me well and remember me.

But I have begun to say what kind of funeral I would like: I like it where some people have known about their impending death, and have their service before and listen to what people have to say. I am egotistical enough to think about that as an option! But- I am not sure that I want to know if I am so ill that it is terminal.

There are so many things around death that can be considered. I have made a will, but now want to add things to it.

We can be fearful in so many ways about death and so avoid thinking and talking about it, but we can conquer some of our fears by doing just that. If you have them, and have family and friends do think about sharing with someone. Or with one of your brothers and sisters in Christ. It may be a help.

Love NicolaSpecial notices and upcoming events for all…….Rev. Jordan Ling has been signed off work for 3 weeks for recovery. In her absence please contact Michelle with anything you would normally ask Jordan. Jordan is missing you all and looks forward to seeing you all soon.

East Bristol Partnership

Joint ServiceOn Sunday 30th October at St Michael’s Church

Please everyone come along and worship together it is always such a wonderful experience. There will be craft activities for the children taking place at the back of church during the service and

there will also be a children’s talk at the start of the service.On Sunday 30th October a Benefice Memorial Service will take place at St Aidan’s Church starting at 3.30pm. Everyone is warmly welcome….

A Play about Saint AidanPaul Denyer has written a play about Saint Aidan which it is intended will be performed in October 2017. On Sunday December 11th, there will be a run-through of the script at Saint Aidan’s Church, Fir Tree Lane, BS5 8TZ at 4pm. There are at least 7 parts for women and 17 parts for men, some large, some small. If you are interested, we’d really like to see you on the 11th. Rehearsals will begin after Easter next year. Don’t be shy. You don’t have to be an experienced actor. Just take your courage in both hands and come along! If you have any questions, please ring Paul on 967 8375.

EBP WEEKEND AWAYFriday 28th April - Monday 1st May 2017

Venue to be confirmedPlease show interest to Amy Donaldson, EBP Administrator on 0117 9586412 or

eastbristol.org@gmail.com so we have an idea on numbers.Cost will hopefully be quite low…..

More details coming soon!

St Ambrose and St Leonard’s ChurchSunday Service 10am

Special notices…..St Ambrose Autumn Fair will take place on Sat 12th Nov 11am - 2.30pm. Please come along and support this event.

Future items for the pew sheet should be given to Joanna – joannaphillips@blueyonder.co.uk who will pass them on to Amy, EBP Administrator. Many thanks.

Regular weekly events…..

HOLY COMMUNION Wednesdays at 10am

followed by coffee morning at 10.30am

Monthly on 1st Tuesdays 7pm – Healing Eucharist

Beehive Centre weekly events….. Weekly on Mondays 11am - Bereavement and Support Weekly on Mondays 2pm-4pm - Ping pong for over 55’s Weekly on Tuesdays 10.30am - Level 1 Walking GroupWeekly on Tuesdays 12.30pm – Lunch Club Weekly on Tuesdays 1.45pm - Film Club

Weekly on Wednesdays 1.30pm-4pm – Arts and Crafts Weekly on Thursdays 9.30am Parent and Toddler GroupWeekly on Fridays 10.30am-11.30am – Line DancingWeekly on Fridays 12.30pm - BingoFortnightly on Tuesdays 10am-1.30pm - Foot Care SessionsFortnightly on Wednesdays 10am-12pm - Holistic Massage

Please call the Beehive direct on 9354471 for enquiries on these and other activities….

www.stjohnsfishponds.comSunday Service 10.30am

Special notices….On Mon 31st Oct from 3.30pm onwards St John’s is holding a Light Party. Fun and food, everyone welcome!

For our Autumn Fair on Sat 12th Nov we are looking for new toys and gifts to sell.We are also looking for good bric a brac (things you would buy yourself, not jumble). Please bring anything you can donate to church on Sun 6th Nov.Thanks, Anne, Nicola and Pat.

The next RELEASE Service will be held on Sun 13th Nov at 7pm. All welcome!

The Fellowship Group meets on the 4th Monday of each month, and we try to look at a bible study each time. For the rest of this year we are going to be looking at some chapters in Isaiah. If you want to find out more or are interested in coming along talk to Anne or Nicola. Or just turn up you will be very welcome.

Regular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pm

Tuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the ChurchMonthly on 1st and 3rd Sundays 7.15pm – GENERATIONS

St Michael’s ChurchSunday Service 9am

Special notices…..St Michael’s PCC will next meet on Mon 7th Nov at 1pm.

On 26th October St Michaels Friends and Neighbours will welcome Nicola Eaton who owns The Really Expensive Chocolate Co ( but it isn't,). Nicola will make truffles and chocolates for us all to sample and will bring a selection of exciting and unusual chocolate gifts which will be available to buy - just in time for Christmas! Everyone is welcome. There is a small charge of £2 to include tea, coffee & cake and there will be a raffle , so come along and join us from 2-4pm.

Regular weekly events…..

HOLY COMMUNION 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10am

with Prayers for Healing

Coffee afternoon in Church every Friday 2pm-4pm (including tidy up of

Churchyard on 1st Friday of each month) & Coffee morning every Saturday

10am -12pm. Everyone welcome!

Do you enjoy company, refreshment and entertainment?Then why not come and join us in St Michael’s church hall at our

Friends and Neighbours group.We meet on the last Wednesday of every month 2pm-4pm.

Admission is just £2 and we will welcome you with tea, coffee and cake.

Do come along - we would love to see you.