STOPSLEY PARISH CHURCH - ST THOMAS‘
Hi from Vicar Dave!
We are getting reading for Advent, Christmas and the New Year! Join us in praying this coming Wednesday, and get ready for travelling with God into all that He has for us.
If you would like to donate towards the Philippines emergency appeal we will have a collection 'urn' in church on Sunday. Or send money, either to us and we will pass it on, or to one of the other local collection points. Many thanks for your help.
The themes for our services this week:
Sunday Morning’s Theme is: Exodus 4:1-17. Dealing with Anxiety.
Readings: Exodus 4:1-17 (p60), Luke 23:33--43 (p1060)
Sunday Evening’s Theme is: 1 Peter 2:18-25. Good News in the Workplace.
Readings: Jer 23:1-6 (p782), 1 Peter 2:18-25 (p1218)
Midweek Theme is: John 4:27-42. Do you welcome Jesus?
Readings: Jer 23:1-6 (p782), John 4:27-42 (p1067)
Other News:
- Day of Prayer and Fasting Wed 27th Nov Seeking God’s blessing for the Advent and Christmas seasons and the New Year - set aside this day for an extra personal focus on prayer. and perhaps fast as well, either from food or something else? The Church will be open for personal prayer. There will be an early Communion at 6am, Communion at 9:45am, Midday Prayers, Meditation at 6:45pm, and Communion at 8pm. Afterwards, join the Vicar in breaking the fast at a local curry house - please let him know for numbers!
- Christmas Tree Festival All welcome to this very special event, with refreshments and lots to see and do - invite your friends.
~ Saturday 30 Nov 12-4pm ~ Sunday 1 Dec 2-4pm - Christmas Choir Concert 6th Dec, 7pm All welcome.
- Christmas Services Invite your friends and family
- Sun 1, 10am ‘Present’ Service Bring a present for someone in need.
- Wed 18, 7.30pm Traditional Carol Service
- Thur 19, 8pm Rock Carols
- Sat 21, 6:30pm Community Carols at Jansel House for Keech Hospice.
- Sun 22, 10am Nativity Play Service
- Sun 22, 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight
- Tue 24, 4pm Crib Service for Children
- Tue 24,11.45pm Midnight Communion
- Wed 25, 9am Christmas Day Communion
- Wed 25,10:30am Christmas Day Celebration
- Wed 25,11:30am Short Christmas Day Communion
- Philippines Crisis After the terrible damage due to the typhoon your Church Council (PCC) decided to make an immediate donation of £500 to the relief effort, through the charity Tear Fund which is able to work through local churches and bypass many of the bureaucracy obstacles. There is a special giving urn in church for people to give further to this desperate need.
- Hands of Mercy Philippines Prayer and Praise Evening on Thursday 28th November 7.30pm - 9pm at 10 Lothair Road Stopsley. All welcome.
- Parish Lunch on Wed 4th Dec. Sign up list in the porch.
- Coffee Morning on Sat 7th, 10am - Noon. All welcome.
- Christmas Dinner 14th Dec details from the parish office.
- Community Evening Christmas Dinner 17th Dec 6:30pm. Now fully booked.
- Advent Challenge, a short journey through the Bible exploring different ways in which we can encounter God. Receive daily emails or texts at www.livethechallenge.co.uk.
- Sleepout in aid of homeless charities at St Albans Abbey on Friday 6th Dec, 9pm-7am. Contact the Parish Office if you are interested.
- Non-Alcoholic Communion Wine Option If you would prefer non-alcoholic wine this is now an option. Pick up a laminated ‘Non-Communion Wine’ card at the back of Church and present at the communion rail. You can also pick up a ‘Gluten Free Communion Bread’ card if this is requirement.
- Newsheets Online - via website or http://stopsleyvicar.blogspot.co.uk
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Unwell: Bill Gearing, Margaret Jones, Rita Joyce, Joe, Bob Norman
Some of Those with Long-term Needs: Sadie Oliver, Brian Gorham, Stella Rutty, Thelma Hill, Julie Windsor, Evelyn, Joyce Burgess
Those grieving for: John Grace, Betty Dowling, Shirley Hutchings
WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday Morning Services Rolling Worship
8:30am Communion
9:30am Breakfast Club
10am Parish Communion
11am Coffee Time
11:30am INformALL Church
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm
Midweek Communion Wed, 9:45am
Community Eve:Tue 6:30pm
Cafe Church Tue 8pm
Morning Prayers, Mon, Tue, Thurs 9:15am
Parish Office Mon -Thurs, 10am-Noon
Homeless Soup Kitchen Mon 6:30pm
Vicar Appointment Surgery Mon 7:30pm
Sewing Group Tue 1pm
Christian Meditation Wed 6:45pm
Scrabble Thurs 10am
Tent Project for the Elderly Etc, Thur 2pm
More Info www.stopsleyparish.org.uk
Contact us: 01582 729194, office@stopsleyparish.org.uk
Have a great weekend.
GB!
Dave
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