Those we are praying for….. Ron and Beryl Lines, Rosemary Wood, Derek Wiltshire, Trevor Morgan, Jackie Elliott, Nigel Begbie, Phyllis and Tim Hickey.

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.

Thought for this week…..by Rev. Trevor Denley During our recent holiday I was able to achieve a long held ambition, to visit Santiago de Compostella. This a world famous pilgrimage site, however we visited it in a rather less energetic way than the many, many thousands of true pilgrims who walk large distances through the Pyrenees to reach their goal, some even doing the last few yards on their knees! They would have encountered and experienced a wide range of

emotions and I am sure, issues! I expect they would have wondered if it was all worth it, thought why bother. They would have had their bad days when motivation was non -existent and the good days when they wouldn’t have been able to wait to get started. The joy they showed was moving, but for some there was a question! What next? Well I didn’t walk, but it set me thinking. Our lives too are a continual pilgrimage. We seek a goal. That goal is to reflect the love of Christ bestowed on us so freely in a way that changes society for the better. But like the pilgrims on the Camino trail, that is easier said than done. We too face a lot of obstacles that need to be overcome. Apathy, outright opposition, even aggression. When we have had setbacks it sets us thinking about our own situation, but if we keep our eye on the goal we will not falter. For us the question will always be, have we achieved our goal? The answer will be in our pilgrimage, there will always be another step!

Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953Associate Minister – Rev. Trevor Denley 07960 329127

Assistant Curate – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929

East Bristol Partnership OfficeTel: 0117 9586412

Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.comWebsite: www.ebpbristol.org.uk

All notices for the 26th Oct and 2nd Nov pew sheets to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol Partnership Administrator by midnight on Mon 20th Oct.

News from the Pews 3 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the

East Bristol Partnership

St. Aidan’s St John’s St Michael’s ‘Reaching Out to ‘Serving the Community, ‘Serving the Community Welcome In’ Worshipping God’ of Two Mile Hill’

Welcome - Sunday 19th October Our Collect Prayer for today – the 18th Sunday after Trinity

God, our judge and saviour, teach us to be open to your truth and to trust in your love, that we may live each day with confidence in the salvation

which is given through Jesus Christ our Lord.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Eucharist with Rev. David JamesSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Stephen Purvis St John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola Callen leading and

presiding and Rev. Michelle Martin preaching Readings: Exod.33:12-end; Isa.45:1-7; 1 Thess.1:1-10 Matt.22:15-22

Upcoming events for us all…… The Alpha Course continues at St John’s Church on Thursday evenings running through to Thurs 20th Nov. This week’s theme is ‘The Bible.’

The next 'Prayer and Praise' Service will be held at 7.30pm at All Saints Church on Tuesday 21st October. The theme is Peace and Remembrance.

Look inside to see what else is going on……

Bishop Mike is coming to speak at Chapter Plus held at St John’s on Wed 22nd Oct 7pm. He will speak about his own experience of giving, how to handle money as a Christian and how we might open discussions for our congregations to explore their own giving. All welcome, especially those who preach and teach.

Drama in the Benefice! In October next year, we are performing a pantomime at St Aidan’s and we would love to have participation from across the benefice. We are holding a meeting at St Aidan’s Church on Sun 16th Nov at 4 p.m. If you are interested please come along or contact Paul Denyer on 9678375.

Remembrance 100 years - To mark this we are hoping to create a display of poppies like that at the Tower of London by knitting poppies we can display outside our churches - if you are a knitter please collect a pattern from Jordan.

www.staidanbristol.co.ukSpecial notices….Thank you……to everybody who made my Installation such a wonderful occasion. I was nervous beforehand but the service showed that when the Church of England put its mind to it they can produce a really uplifting occasion. To see so many there and at the party after really touched Anita and I. Your prayers, good wishes, gifts and support mean so much and show of what a great team of people we are privileged to be members. I apologise if I did not speak to each one of you personally, I did try! Blessings, Trev.

A service of reflection will take place on Sun 2nd Nov 3.30pm and an opportunity to light a candle in memory of those who we have loved but are no longer with us.

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11amMondays 2.00pm – Welcome Club for retired’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Wednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon PrimaryThursdays 9.15am – Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

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

S John’s Churchwww.stjohnsfishponds.com

Special notices….The St John’s Alms Committee are meeting in October. If you would like to nominate a charity please let Joan Seville know. The last day for nominations is today.

A Jordanian Meal will take place on Sat 29th Nov 7pm in the Church Hall. In aid of The Holy Land Institute for deaf and deaf/blind children. Tickets are £10 with a £5 non-refundable deposit. See Nicola or Clare for tickets and bring your own drinks on the night.

A Commemoration Service will take place on Sun 2nd Nov at 6.30pm.

WATER PROJECT NEWS - Many thanks to all who continue to collect rainy day pennies and 5ps in the water jars to support vital water projects in the developing world. Please keep collecting! On Sun 26th Oct there will be an opportunity to find out more about our new focus charity. St John's Action for the Developing World Group have invited Rob Grieve, from "For Ethiopia", to the 10.30am service. Rob will be bringing a display about the work of "For Ethiopia" and giving a short presentation. Please come along to see the difference your donations can make. Pauline LoveringRegular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pmMonday 6.30pm – Evening PrayerTuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the Church

St Michael’s ChurchRegular weekly events….. Every 1st and 3rd Wed 10.00am - Holy Communion