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Weekly Pews News

No. 817

Colour of the season: G

Date: 5th February 2017

 

FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT

 

Collect for the day:

 

O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: grant to us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; 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.

 

Psalm: Light shines in the darkness for the upright.

 

Our Opportunities for Worship today

 

  Fourth Sunday before Lent                                     (G)
8.00am Holy Communion

Readings: Colossians 3: 12-17, Matthew 13: 24-30

9.45am Parish Eucharist

Isaiah 58: 1-12, Psalm 112, 1 Corinthians 2, Matthew 5: 13-20

Hymns: 723, 170, 154, sheet

12noon Baptism of Joshua Hopkins
5.00pm Evening Worship – Informal

 

 

After the Parish Eucharist you are welcome to gather for refreshments in St. Andrew’s chapel, where we can get to know each other better

Sunday 5th February

Intention: Pray for our children and young people, and their leaders; for our Children’s Groups, Wednesday Club and Youth Group.

Anniversary: Mary Forbes Pryde (1977)

 

Monday 6th February – Accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Intention: Pray for our Archbishops, Justin Welby of Canterbury and John Sentamu of York; for the work of the Archbishops’ Council and General Synod; for the worldwide Anglican Communion.

 

Tuesday 7th February

Intention: Pray for our schools, colleges and universities; for all teachers and learners, governors and administrators.

Anniversary: Ethel Funnell (1972)

 

7.00pm          The Eucharist

7.45pm       Ladies Club at Church Centre – Jo King will be hosting GRAVE TALK. All are welcome

 

Wednesday 8th February

Intention: Pray for the hungry, homeless, refugees and asylum seekers; for the work of The Church Army, Christian Aid and all relief agencies.

 

10.00am        Holy Communion

1.30pm       Wednesday Club at the Church Centre (opp Pagham FC)

2-4pm                  Knit and Natter at Helen’s – 3 Conway Drive (264915)

 

Thursday 9th February

Intention: Pray for the Queen and Royal Family, our Nation and Government, our local MP and MEP.

Anniversary: Elsie Breaker (1971), Rita Lloyd (1997)

 

12.15pm      Funeral of Anthea Potter

2.30pm       Funeral of Derek Price

 

Friday 10th February

Intention: Pray for our local clubs and organisations; especially our Ladies Club, The Luncheon Club and The Mens Club.

 

Saturday 11th February

Intention: Pray for our scouts, guides, cadets and other local youth organisations.

Anniversary: Francis (Frank) Rowley (2009)

 

 

PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS

We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: David Atkins, Elizabeth Dove, Sue Smith, Judi March, Sue Downey, Janet, Mo Hatzfeld.

 

For urgent prayer please contact Gillian Purvis (Tel: 267597) or Colin Wood (Tel: 264192) to activate the Prayer Chain.

 

We pray for those who have died recently: Pam Crooks, Anthea Potter, Sylvia Williamson, Fred Gardner, Judy and Derek Price.

 

We pray for those recorded in our Memorial Book whose anniversaries occur at this time. We pray for all those who mourn their passing.

 

We remember in our prayers: church members who live in residential care or receive communion at home. This week we pray for: – Isobel Aldred, Beatrice Armstrong, Anne Atkins, Madge Breakspear, Audrey Bridge, Brenda Dobson.

 

We pray for God’s blessing upon all who live in Bowling Green Close, Bramble Close, Briar Close.

 

We pray for Christian Solidarity Worldwide whose work we support financially as a parish.

 

We pray for Joshua Hopkins on his baptism and his parents and godparents.

 

CONTACT DETAILS

 

Church Website update: To add content to the website email editor@paghamchurch.org

 

Revd. Mark Eminson can be contacted at the vicarage, 38 Kings Drive, PO21 4PZ. Tel: 262713. Email: vicar@paghamchurch.org (day off Friday)

 

Revd. Jo King can be contacted on curate@paghamchurch.org (day off Friday) or 01243 930247.

 

Next Sunday Third Sunday before Lent                                        (G)
8.00am Holy Communion

Readings: 1 Corinthians 9: 24-end, Matthew 20: 1-16

9.45am Parish Eucharist

Deuteronomy 30: 15-end, Psalm 119: 1-8, 1 Corinthians 3: 1-9, Matthew 5: 21-37

Hymns: 100,180. 455. 429

5.00pm Evening Prayer – Book of Common Prayer

Amos 3: 1-8, Ephesians 5: 1-17

 

NOTICES

 

+Anthea Potter: We were sorry to hear of Anthea’s death on Friday 20th and hold her in our prayers as we do Robin and the family. Anthea has been a most loyal servant of this church and courageous in her illness. Her funeral will be on Thursday 9th February at 12.15pm in church.

 

Lent Groups: Do sign up on the board to express interest in a particular Lent Group doing the diocesan course for the Year of the Bible.

 

Deanery Synod: Tuesday 7th February 7 for 7.30pm at Felpham. This is an open meeting with a very good speaker from the Bible Society, so well worth attending in this Year of the Bible.

 

Exploring the Heritage of Pagham Church and Village: This next event in our Raise the Roof Appeal is on Sunday 26th February 3.00-6.00pm. Entry is by donation and refreshments are available for sale all afternoon with talks at 4.00pm and 5.00pm. If you have any Pagham memorabilia or ideas speak to Stephen Cox-Rusbridge or Mark.

 

Music rehearsal: Sunday 12th February at 3.3.0pm all are invited to attend a session when we will practise some new hymns and music. Do bring your own ideas too and there should be a cuppa available to refresh our voices.

 

Domestic Abuse: Our new team is now up and running with posters around the parish and a contact telephone number and e-mail address. They are domesticabuse@paghamchurch.org and 07759 855719. Thank you to Linda Hill and team for their work on our behalf.

 

Parish Book Group: Our current book is ‘The Girl In The Red Coat’ by Kate Hamer. Join a discussion group on Monday 27th February at 8pm, or Thursday 2nd March at 10am. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets.

 

Quiz Night for Church Roof: St Ninian’s are very kindly hosting a quiz night for our Roof Appeal on Saturday 4th March 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets are £6 and include a Ploughman’s Supper and are available from Bernie and Mandy Taylor on 262414.