Date: 25th September 2016
Harvest Thanksgiving
Collect for the day:
Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season: grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; 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.
Our Opportunities for Worship today
Harvest Thanksgiving (G) | |
8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11, John 6: 25-35 |
9.45am | Family Eucharist
Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11, John 6: 25-35 Hymns: 719, 558, 25, 887 Communion 904, 559, 915, sheet |
5.00pm | Evening Prayer – Common Worship
Nehemiah 2, John 8: 31-38, 48-end |
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 25th September
Intention: Pray for our Diocese of Chichester, our Bishops, Martin, Mark and Richard; the archdeacons, clergy and people; for the work of Diocesan Synod and Church House; for the witness of Chichester Cathedral. Anniversary: George Summerside (1992), Leonard Vallerine (2001)
Monday 26th September – Wilson Carlile
Intention: Pray for the elderly, lonely and bereaved; for all those in residential care and those who care for them. Anniversary: Beryl Hurst (2002)
Tuesday 27th September – Vincent de Paul
Intention: Pray for Peace; for the European Union and The United nations Organisation. Anniversary: Winifred Williams (1988)
7.30pm The Eucharist
8.00pm PCC Meeting in St Andrew’s Chapel
Wednesday 28th September – Ember Day
Intention: Pray for vocations to the ordained ministry, especially any within our own parish; for the theological colleges and for all ordinands in training and for vocations to the religious life.
10.00am Holy Communion
12 noon Luncheon Club –St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt 268818)
1.30pm Wednesday Tots at the Church Centre (opp Pagham FC)
2-4pm Knit & Natter at Helen Barnett – 3 Conway Drive (265911)
Thursday 29th September – Michael and All Angels
Intention: Pray for our mission to our own parish; for the outreach of our parish newsletter; for all newcomers to Pagham and to our church family. Anniversary: Ernest Halling (1988), Michael Bridge (2004)
10.00am The Eucharist
Friday 30th September – Jerome
Intention: Pray for our neighbouring churches, and for the work of Churches Together in Bognor Regis and District. Anniversary: Shepherd King (1987)
Saturday 1st October – Ember Day
Intention: Pray for our Parish Team – Clergy: Mark Eminson, Jo King, Colin Wood, Bill Meyer and Trevor Marshall. Reader Roland Ell; Churchwardens: Mike Wake and Stephen Cox Rusbridge.
Anniversary: Albert Piper (1992)
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Anthea Potter, Sue Smith, David Atkins, Simon Peters, Graham, Mia, Kevin, Gladys Quin, Shirley Armstrong, Sue Downey, Jan Munn, Anne, Matthew, Bill Titchnor, Scott Baker, Sylvia Pugh, Elizabeth Dove.
We pray for those who have died: Peter Trott, David Nash, Ronald Trew, Sheila Dobson.
For urgent prayer please contact Gillian Purvis (Tel: 267597) or Colin Wood (Tel: 264192) to activate the Prayer Chain.
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: Elizabeth Pett, Mary Ramsay, Pam Ryan, John and Velda Scully, Daphne Sharrad, Barbara Waldron, Daphne Woolnough, Maureen Yates.
We pray for the soul of Albert Janman killed in the First World War on 27th September 1916.
We pray for God’s blessing upon all who live in Sudbury Close, Summer Lane and Sussex Drive.
We pray for Mission to Seafarers whose work we support financially as a parish.
CONTACT DETAILS
Church Website update: To add content to the website email editor@paghamchurch.org
Revd. Mark Eminson can be contacted at 16 Havelock Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2EZ. 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 | SEA SUNDAY (G) |
8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: Ephesians 4: 17-end, Matthew 9: 1-8 |
9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Exodus 14: 19-31, Psalm 46, Acts 27: 33-44, Matthew 8: 23-27 Hymns: 153, 347, 753, 822 Communion 144, 18, 872 |
5.00pm | Evening Worship – Informal |
NOTICES
Local Community Fund: We have been selected to receive funding from the Co-op Local Community Fund. It means that we will get a contribution towards replacing our new roof. But we need your help. The more support we get, the more funding we could receive. So if you’re a Co-op Member log in to your Co-op Membership account and choose us. If you’re not a member, please join and support us!
Prayer for Church and Parish: Our new monthly special prayer for local and other needs is on Saturday at 9.20am – all are welcome.
Sea Sunday: On 2nd October we are keeping Sea Sunday at the 9.45 am Parish Eucharist. If you know someone with any nautical connection please do invite them along.
Luncheon Club: Please vote for Pagham Luncheon Club through GrassRoots Giving at Skipton Building Society via this website: www.skiptongrg.co.uk. There is a chance for Luncheon Club to win £500.
Roof Appeal Launch – On Thursday 29th September at 7.30pm we officially launch our appeal to local businesses and community groups. Do keep the event and the whole appeal in your prayers and church members are welcome to attend, especially to give a warm welcome to visitors.
Pie & Mash Evening: 22nd October, Bring your own drinks. £12 or £10
for Friends of Pagham Parish Church.
Church Diaries 2017: These are now available at the back of church. There is no charge, though you are welcome to make a donation.
2016 Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal: This year’s leaflets are available at the back of church – boxes for family of elderly. Filled boxes need to be returned to church by Sunday 6th November. If you feel that you are unable to fill a whole box, but would like to help, perhaps you could supply some of the items or money towards the transport costs. For further details contact Trudi – 263597/07703597353.