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Date: 27th September 2015
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: Joel 2: 21-27, Matthew 6: 25-33 |
| 9.45am | Family Eucharist
Readings: Joel 2: 21-27, Matthew 6: 25-33 Hymns: 696, 184, 719, 819 Communion: 559, 558, 915 |
| 12.00 noon | Baptisms – Jasper Finlayson and Arlo Forrestal |
| 5.00pm | Evening Worship – Taize |
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 27th September
Intention: Pray for Peace. For the European Union and The United Nations Organisation. Anniversary Winifred Williams (1988)
Monday 28th September
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.
Tuesday 29th September – William Tyndale
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)
7.00pm The Eucharist
Wednesday 30th September
Intention: Pray for our neighbouring churches, and for the work of Churches Together in Bognor Regis and District. Anniversary: Shepherd King (1987)
10.00am Holy Communion
12 noon Luncheon Club – St Ninian’s Hall (Jean Hunt 268818)
1.30pm Wednesday Club at the Church Centre (opp Pagham FC)
2-4pm Knit and Natter at Glenda’s – 31 Sea Lane (263537)
Thursday 1st October
Intention: Pray for our Parish Team – Clergy: Mark Eminson, Jo King, Colin Wood, Bill Meyer. Reader Roland Ell; Churchwardens: Stephen Cox Rusbridge and Mike Wake. Anniversary: Albert Piper (1992)
Friday 2nd October
Intention: Pray for our hospitals, doctors, district nurses, home care assistants, pharmacists, therapists, opticians, dentists; all who provide health care. Anniversary: James Sage (1996)
Saturday 3rd October – Paulinus
Intention: Pray for the Pilgrim Course – Leaders and participants. Pray for those baptised and confirmed here during the year, for their parents, godparents or sponsors. For our own godchildren. Anniversary: Charles Major (1990)
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
We pray for all in need and especially those in need of healing in mind, body or spirit: Val Tomlinson, Sue, Anthea Potter, Mary Gough, Frank Lawton, Jim Fowler, Adrian, Elina, Barbara, Ellen, Greg Huet, Jim Druce, Jean Andrews, Shirley Avery, Russell.
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: and for those recorded in our Memorial Book whose anniversaries occur at this time. We pray for all those who mourn their passing.
We pray for Jasper Finlayson, Arlo Forrestal and their families as they are baptised here today.
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 276949.
Pews News: Louise Gibbs (Editor) can be contacted by email: louise.gibbs1109@rocketmail.com (Tel: 07773 135005) or telephone Mark Eminson 01243 262713
| Next Sunday | Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (G) |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion
Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 4-8, Matthew 22: 34-end |
| 9.45am | Parish Eucharist
Readings: Genesis 2: 18-24, Psalm 8, Hebrews 1: 1-4; 2: 5-12, Mark 10: 2-16 Hymns: 413, 77, 411,752 Communion: 100, 350, 181 |
| 3.30pm | Pet Blessing |
Bishop Luffa: Parents of Year 6 children who are considering applying to Bishop Luffa should arrange to meet with Mark to fill out the Church Support form.
Thank you: Double thanks again to all those who helped with last weekend’s deep clean in the church and also to Ann, her choir and all who supported the Proms, which raised £563 for Flood Defence.
Harvest Festival: Thank you to all who contributed in any way to making the church look so beautiful for our Harvest Thanksgiving. The produce will be donated to The Food Bank and to St Joseph’s Night Refuge. We would be grateful for a few willing helpers from 10.00 am on Monday 28th September to deliver the posies of flowers to individuals around the parish.
Young Readers: If you are in Year 5 and above and would like to become a Young Reader, please speak to Elise Eminson unless you have done so already. The role involves being on the rota to read lessons and prayers at Family Eucharists, and taking the lead at Youth Songs of Praise services.
Pet Blessing: This annual service is on Sunday 4th October at 3.30pm, followed by refreshments. All animals and their owners welcome!
Stonepillow: Sponsored sleep out on the night of Saturday 10th October at Chichester Cathedral. Speak to Graham Jones or Mark for more details as they (and others) are taking part with their children.
PCC Away Day: This year is on Saturday 17th October at the Bishop’s Palace. Any are welcome to attend as we discuss our local plans to implement the Diocesan Strategy.
Youth Songs of Praise: Sunday 18th October at 3.30pm – our theme this time is “The Heavens Above”. The event will involve Junior Choir and other young performers – if your child would like to be involved and you haven’t already spoken to Elise Eminson or Ann Gristwood please do so.
Music in October: Chichester Voices – ‘I got rhythm’ – tickets available from Andrew or Box Office on 07900 098197.
Pagham Concert Series: Inaugural Concert by Mark Wardell (organ) – tickets available from Andrew or Box Office on 07506 789219.
Parish Book Group: Our current book is “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth. See the Book Group notice board for further information and sign-up sheets. Join a discussion group on Tuesday 10th November at 8pm or Thursday 12th November at 10am.