2nd Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11.1-10 & Matthew 3.1-12
Prayer for the week
Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 44, Isaiah 30.1-18 & Matthew 14.1-12
Tuesday Psalm 56, Isaiah 30.19-end & Matthew 14.13-end
Wed. Psalm 62, Isaiah 31 & Matthew 15.1-20
Thursday Psalm 54, Isaiah 32 & Matthew 15.21-28
Friday Psalm 86, Isaiah 33.1-22 & Matthew 15.29-end
Saturday Psalm 145, Isaiah 35 & Matthew 16.1-12
For your prayers
For this season of Advent that we would watch and wait well. For Christians suffering persecution in Nigeria. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family and friends of Paul Bentley, Keith Forward & Audrey Barnett.
First Sunday Breakfast
Today, Sunday 7th December is First Sunday Breakfast in the Mission Church. Join us for food and fellowship before we worship from 9.45 - 10.15am.
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement cafe meets today, Sunday 7th December 3 - 4pm in the Mission Church
Benefice Service thanks
A big thank you to all those who came to the benefice service last Sunday, it was good to have the Archdeacon with us and to welcome so many of the church family from across our parishes into the Mission Church. The next benefice service will be on Sunday 28th December in the Parish Church, Street.
Walton & Compton Dundon Nativity Weekends
Thank you to all of those involved in the Walton Nativity weekend. Not only did we run out of flyers advertising our Christmas events but we also raised over £500. Next weekend, St Andrew's Compton Dundon will be hosting a Nativity weekend, 13th & 14th December 2- 4pm on both days. Come and visit, enjoy Nativity scenes from around the world, refreshments and even the opportunity to dress up as a nativity character. All proceeds will go to one of the St Andrew's supported charities, the Street YMCA foyer project.
Advent Compline
During this Advent season, we will be offering weekly compline services around our benefice. Compline is a short act of reflective prayer and worship and this week, it will be held in the Mission Church, on Wednesday 10th December at6pm. Why not join us at these as part of your Advent journey?
Warm Space
As temperatures drop it's good we have re-started our weekly warm space in the Mission Church from 11am - 1pm. This will include a hot meal and is open to any in our communities who would value a warm building, a warm welcome and some warming food. Pick up a postcard to invite friends and neighbours. We would appreciate a few more volunteers to get involved in this ministry. If you're able to help on a rota basis, please talk to Rachel for more details. Warm Space will be hosting a Christmas lunch on Saturday 20th December. Sign-up sheets are available or speak to Sister Rachel.
Youth, pizza, chat & games
Our final pizza, chat and games evening of 2025 will be on Monday, 15th December in the Mission Church 6 - 7pm. This is open to all young people in year 6 and above. We look forward to seeing you there.
Messy Christmas
Messy Christmas will be taking place this Tuesday 9th December from 3.30 - 5pm in Holy Trinity, Walton. Please invite family and friends you know who have primary school aged children.
Little Stars Christmas Special
This Friday, 12th December from 9.30am in the Mission Church is the last Little Stars of the year and will be our Christmas special. Open to all pre-schoolers and their parents / carers.
Walton Friends
Our fortnightly craft afternoon which has begun in recent months will next be meeting on Friday 12th December 2 - 4pm in Holy Trinity, Walton with a Christmas theme. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Come along and bring craft, knitting or anything else creative you have and enjoy good company, conversation, tea and coffee.
Mission Church Christmas Social
Jackie & Richard Houlden (Mission Church) invite members of the Mission Church to a Christmas bring and share meal in their home Little Orchard ,Church Street, Barton St David. TA116BU on Sunday 14th December from 1pm. Further details are in December Life or speak to Richard & Jackie.
Blue Christmas
On Monday 15th December at 6pm in the Parish Church, we will be holding a 'Blue Christmas' service. Open to all but particularly for those who for whatever reason may find Christmas difficult. A quiet, gentle reflective space.
Christmas Celebrations on the 18 December
From 10.30am in Holy Trinity Walton, join us for a Christmas special coffee morning including Christmas music performed by Walton Primary School. Then between 2.30 and 4pm in the Mission Church, Christmas Connections@theMission will welcome the Trinity Handbells.
Carol Service Refreshments
As we welcome our communities to our Carol Services, we would love to bless them with refreshments after we worship together. If you can help by providing seasonal food (home-made or shop bought) please speak to either your wardens or to Ana.
O come all ye faithful
Our carol service season is upon us and please be inviting friends and neighbours to join you at one or more of the services listed in the diary below.
Dates for your diary
Messy Christmas, Walton, 9 December
Advent Compline, Mission Church, 10 December
Little Stars, Mission Church 12 December
Walton Friends, Holy Trinity, Walton, 12 December
Compton Dundon Nativity Festival, St Andrews, 13 – 14 December
Carol Service, Walton Church, 14 December
Blue Christmas, Parish Church, 15 December
Carol Service, St Andrew's Compton Dundon, 16 December
SWCD Youth, Mission Church, 15 December
Christmas Coffee Morning, Walton Church, 18 December
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 18 December
Carol Service, Parish Church, Street, 21 December
What’s on this week
Sunday 7th December
9.15am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am First Sunday, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
2pm Collective Worship, Brookside School
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
9.15am School Collective Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
3.30pm Messy Christmas, Holy Trinity Walton
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
11am Home Communion, Arthur’s Court, Street
6pm Advent Compline, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Friday
9.30—12 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
2pm-4pm Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
11-1 Warm Space, Street Mission Church
2-4pm Nativity Weekend, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
Sunday 14th December
8.30am Holy Communion BCP, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Communion@themission, Street Mission Church
2-4pm Nativity Weekend, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
6pm Carol Service, Holy Trinity Walton