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Come and join us …
Please bring a plate of food to share on 9th December at 4:00pm
THE READINGS FOR THE DAY
PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR …
NOTICES
Those ill in hospital or at home, and for those who suffer in mind, body and spirit. Prayers are particularly asked for: Tish Bradley, Joe Hawkes, Helen Baker, Mike Reed, Andrew Ditty, Anna Gray, Katie Gray, Joan Orlik, Charlotte Moore, Jeremy Brooks and Ulrike Heyworth.
We give God thanks for the lives of those who have died, Ian Dickson, Charles ‘Chic’ Lawson, Tom Chisholm, Margherita Simpson and Alan Mellor. We pray for their families and friends.
We remember those whose anniversaries fall at this time.“May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console you, this day and for evermore.” Amen
Sunday 2nd December1st Sunday of Advent
St Michael & All Angels Church
Beaconsfield
The Memorial Service of Ian Dickson
takes place at St Michael’s on Monday
3rd December at 10:00am.
All Welcome.
8:00 am BCP Holy Communion said
10:30 am Sung Holy Communion
4:00pm Christingle Service
CAR PARK UPDATETHANK YOU to everyone who has been so generous and has contributed to the St Michael’s Car Park Refurbishment Project. We have raised £5278.
9th DECEMBER 4:00pm
Come and decorate the Church
Christmas Tree. Please bring a plate of
food to share.
WHY NOT START CHRISTMAS EARLY ? COME TO OUR FILM EVENING ON MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER AT 7PMWHEN WE WILL BE SHOWING THE “FUN” PADDINGTON-2 PLUS THERE WILL BE MINCE PIES DURING THE INTERVAL… SO DO COME AND JOIN US FOR THIS VERY ENTERTAINING FILM. ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT MARGARET O. & ZOE C.
Third Hope Africa, a charity working to support the rehabilitation of ex-child soldiers in Northern Uganda. Charlotte Yeoman (Trustee), a “new generation” singer & tutor. The 5th annual concert will consist of some choral works performed by Charlotte & friends from the Royal Academy of Music. The concert will start at 7pm on Saturday 8th December, followed by mulled wine & mince pies. Entry is free and there will be a retiring collection in aid of Third Hope Africa. More details from Chris Daubney 07747 840710.
First Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16The prophet Jeremiah predicts the coming of the Christ child – a righteous branch, a son of David. This is in fulfilment of God’s promise to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9-endPaul writes to strengthen the faith of the struggling Christian community, praying that he will see them again, and that God will increase their love for one another, strengthening their hearts in holiness and righteousness.
Gospel Luke 21:25-36Amid fear, foreboding and distress, when the heavens will be shaken, we are to be watchful and prayerful as we wait for the day of our redemption. Jesus tells his listeners that heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not.
WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK
DECEMBER 2018
10th 2:15pm – 3:30pm T-Club
11th 1:00pm - Bridge Club in Meeting rooms
14th 9:30am – 11:30am Bulrushes
CHRISTMAS PARTY in the Hall.
16th 4:00pm CAROL SERVICE – draw of
Christmas Hampers Raffle. Mulled wine &
mince pies.
17th – 22nd Pop Up Cinema in Church
18th 12:30pm Men’s and Ladies Lunches
18th Choir practice in the Hall
24th 4:00pm CRIB SERVICE
24th 11:00pm Midnight Mass with Cathy
CHRISTMAS DAY 10am with Bishop Alan
There will be no 8:00am service on
Sunday 30th December.
THE COLLECT
Sunday 9th DECEMBER SERVICE
Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from Heaven and in
tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to
preach
the gospel;
by the power of the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your
love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
-------------------------------------------------------“Contemplation, Compassion and Courage
A Christ like church at St Michael’s and All Angels”
Heavenly Father,We pray that you will guide our church community with wisdom, hope and love as we seek your will for the future of St Michael’s. May we discern your vision and call to serve the people of this town through our mission and ministry. Bless the Church Council as they work together to shape that vision into a profile and plan for St Michael’s.Encourage and give the St Michael’s family the strength to think about how they can contribute towards this opportunity and work together to become more Christ like and share in what we do. Amen----------------------------------------------------------
MONDAY 3rd December
10:00am Memorial Service for Ian
Dickson at St Michaels
TUESDAY 4th December
7:30 pm Choir Practice, Church
WEDNESDAY 5th December
9:00 am Holy Communion
9:45 am Drop-in Coffee, meeting
rooms
THURSDAY 6th December
FRIDAY 7th December
9:30am Bulrushes in the Hall
SATURDAY 8th December
FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY …
8:00 am BCP Holy Communion said
10:30 Sung Holy Communion
4:00pm Messy Christmas in the
Church.
Come and decorate the Church
Christmas Tree, please bring a
plate of food to share.
- Prayer of the Week -www.operationworld.org
- Advent 1 Prayer -
As Advent dawns, God of all hope, shine your light on the stories of those who journeyed before us. May the seeds they planted in the world – peace, joy and love – take hold in our hearts and stretch towards the light, through Jesus Christ our Lord who is the light of the world. Amen.
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