Pews News 18/08/24

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Tel: 07792 544259 

Email: alex.brockhurst@hotmail.co.uk

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Officer: Mrs Emily Siemieniec

Email: safeguarding@paghamchurch.org

Ordinary Time

10:00

Holy Communion

Bartholomew the Apostle

310. I heard the voice of Jesus say

674. This is my body

447. May the mind of Christ my saviour

Wisdom has built her house, she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, she has also set her table. She has sent out her servant-girls, she calls from the highest places in the town, ‘You that are simple, turn in here!’ To those without sense she says, ‘Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Lay aside immaturity, and live, and walk in the way of insight.’

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.’ The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ So Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live for ever.’ the life of the world is my flesh.’

The sick and those who care for them: Barbara Crew, Karen Cox, Sheila King, Dawn Spurway Pearson, Lucia, Jessie Hutchins, Tony, Charles Paterson, Stephen Tribe, Colin May, Merry and Mary Welch.

We pray We pray for the people of Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. For the peace of the Holy Land and for the people of Ukraine. We pray for all those caught up in conflict, and for those seeking safety and refuge on these shores.

For urgent prayer, contact Gillian Purvis (267597) to start the Prayer Chain.

Post Communion Prayer: God of all mercy, in this eucharist you have set aside our sins and given us your healing: grant that we who are made whole in Christ may bring that healing to this broken world, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Diocese Survey 950^th anniversary– 2025 marks the 950th anniversary of the move of Christian mission in our diocese from Selsey to Chichester.  This gives us an opportunity to say something about who we are as the inheritors in the 21st century of this great momentum of Christian witness and faith. Please respond to four questions about what your faith means to you, in whatever way you wish.  The deadline for responses is 30th September 2024. This will be a record of what our Church is like today: we hope and pray that it will also encourage us to look to the future with hope and confidence in the abiding purposes of God’s plan for salvation and glory for his children. If you are unable to do this electronically, please speak to Sue or Trudi, who can help you submit your response.

The Collection Plate If you would like to make an offering, please use the contactless Payaz machine or the collection plate, both can be found by the door. Thank you for your generosity.

Friends of Pagham Church Raising funds to help maintain this beautiful 13^th Century Church Events organised through the year. We would be very pleased to welcome you to join us. For further information contact: Maureen Hatzfeld 01243 268 576

Lunch on Sunday at the Mosse Hall, St Richard’s Church, at 12.45pm on Sunday 1st September. Signup sheets are at St Richard’s church, or email strichardsaldwick@gmail.com. ‘Lunch on Sunday’ continues to be enjoyed by a great number of our community as a monthly gathering and a chance to eat with others, particularly for those who often eat on their own. The cost is £10 per person, which will be collected on the day.

An informative talk about St Wilfrid’s Hospice will be held in the Mosse Hall on Tuesday 3rd September, 7 for 7.30pm. The hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care, free of charge, to local people in our community.  There will be a raffle and the opportunity to donate to this fantastic local charity. Meeting hosted by Aldwick Mothers’ Union.

Line Dancing and American Sharing Supper, Saturday 21st September from 6.30 pm, in the Mosse Hall there will be a fundraiser for the Wardens’ Appeal: an opportunity to meet friends and take part in beginners’ line dances with a bring and share American Supper. The dancing, which will be led by Barbara and Alan Foster, is optional but do come and enjoy the evening and the music. Signup sheets are available at St Richard’s church or, email strichardsaldwick@gmail.com. Bring your own drinks (tea and coffee will be available). You are invited to make a minimum contribution of £5 each on the door.

Please Note: Churchwardens Mrs Sue O’Neill and Mr Alex Brockhurst’s day off is Friday each week.

Please continue to support our local food bank. Urgently needed this week: cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, tinned tomatoes and toilet rolls.

Joshua 24.1-2a,14-18, Psalm 34.15-22
Ephesians 6.10-20, John 6.56-69