Pews News 07/07/24

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Ordinary Time  

19:30 

The Bear Nesecceties at The Bear 

19:00 

Tuesday @7 

18:00 

10:00 

19:30 

Holy Communion 

Pints of View 

No public Worship Today 

346. Jesus calls us here 

361. Jesus stand among us 

509. O Lord all the world belong to you 

Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. 

I will stand at my watch-post, and station myself on the rampart; I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint. Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. 

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling-place for God. 

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’ A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’ 

The sick and those who care for them: 

Julie Green and her family thank you for your prayers for Bea Tucker who is out of hospital and settling in to a nursing home. 

Recently departed: June Evans, Mike Hatzfeld. 

June Evans:  The funeral of June Evans will take place at 2pm on Friday 12th July at the Shore Community Church, Victoria Drive, Bognor Regis. 

We pray We pray for the people of Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. For the peace of the Holy Land. For those who will weep, and fear, and die this day.  

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

The Bear Necessities is a discussion group for women, which meets tomorrow, Monday 8th July, at The Bear Inn, Pagham.  All ages welcome. All views welcome. This is a safe space to discuss current news topics and in doing so, get to know each other better. Please note that The Bear Necessities will not meet in August and September and will resume on Monday 7th October. 

Pints of view – a conversation for men Meet with The Rev’d Clive Ashley on Thursday 11th July at 19.30 in The Inglenook.  Buy yourself a pint and come have a chat on current affairs – no hidden agenda, a meeting of men of all ages. Please note that Pints of View will not meet in August and September and will resume on Thursday 10th October. 

Tea & Chat at Pagham Parish Church Centre; 2.30 – 4.00 on Wednesday 10th of July. A relaxed time for warming refreshments and homemade cake with friendship and chat. Perfect for a midweek afternoon out or a stop on the school run, a great meeting point for the whole community. All are welcome! Contact: Carole Druce- 07732 768 890 

St Richard’s Lunch on Sunday - Our next Lunch on Sunday will be on Sunday 7th July. This time it will take the form of a picnic in the garden at 7 Lodge Court, from 1pm, with thanks to Dean Casperson for hosting.  Bring your own picnic or arrange to share with friends, bring your own picnic blankets or garden chairs. Teas and coffees available, donations welcomed. All are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, we will picnic in the Mosse Hall instead. No need to sign up, just turn up! 

Sounds Familiar Concert - This summer’s music offering by a local community choir will take place on Saturday 20th July. Starting with Pimms on the church lawn at 4pm (for a donation) with music from 4.45pm. Please do come and support the choir. Entry will be £5 on the door for 16s and over, under 16s free. 

Parish Family BBQ  -  4pm Saturday 13th July at Church.  Please sign up on the list on the noticeboard if you would like to attend.  Also please indicate if you are able to contribute salad items etc. Please bring your own chairs/picnic blankets, drinks, plates and cutlery.  Suggested donation of £5 each. 

Friends of Pagham Church:  A Talk on Bees and Beekeeping by Stephen Cox- Rusbridge, followed by a Cream Tea  -  14:00 on Saturday 27th July. Tickets – £8.00pp (members – £5.00pp)  Please sign up on the board at the entrance to church.  For more details  -  Carole Druce – 07732768890 

Art Exhibition 2024:  After a four year break we are running the popular Art Exhibition in church again this year  -   24th /25th //26th August.  We need your help to spread the word, and will need help to run the event.  Lists for volunteering for stewarding and catering will be available soon.  Entry forms are available at the rear of church.  For details  – Trudi Kearsley 07703597353 or trudikearsley@hotmail.co.uk 

 SUPPORT FOR THE FOODBANK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. 

Urgently needed this week: pasta, pasta sauce, spaghetti, tinned meat, tinned baked beans, UHT fruit juice/squash 

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. 

Amos 7.7-15, Psalm 85.8-13  
Ephesians 1.3-14, Mark 6.14-29