Last Week's LifeLine

4th October 
Readings
Deuteronony 28:1-14, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 & Luke 12:16-30
Or  Philippians 3:4b-14 & Matthew 21:33-46
 
Prayer for the week
God, our judge and saviour, teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love, that we may live each day with
confidence in the salvation which is given through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Readings for the week
Monday         Psalm 80, 2 Kings 5 & Acts 26.1-23
Tuesday        Psalm 89.1-18, 2 Kings 6.1-23 & Acts 26.24-end
Wednesday   Psalm 119.105-128, 2 Kings 9.1-16 & Acts 27.1-26
Thursday      Psalm 92, 2 Kings 9.17-end & Acts 27.27-end
Friday           Psalm 88, 2 Kings 12.1-19 & Acts 28.1-16
Saturday       Psalm 97, 2 Kings 17.1-23 & Acts 28.17-end
 
For your prayers
For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Brian Moreby, Pauline Gill, Phyll Greed, Christine Wright and Yvonne Guerin. For those mourning the loss of a loved one, including the families of Molly Nutt and Peter Maidment.
 
Harvest Celebrations
At each of our churches on 4th October, as we celebrate Harvest, we will be collecting non-perishable items for the work of Street Foodbank.
 
Bereavement Cafe
A reminder that our monthly bereavement cafe meets today, Sunday 4th October between 3 and 4pm in the Mission Church. Open to all on the journey of grief. There are invitation cards in each of our churches for you to pass on, if you know someone recently bereaved who may value this.
 
SWCD Book Group
We meet again on Tuesday 6th October at 11 am at the Mission Church to discuss The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. You are welcome to join us whether you have read the book or not to find out what others thought of it. Thank you to those who have suggested books for next year; there is still time to add to the list. Susan Ripley (Parish)
 
Knitted or Crocheted Poppies
We are hoping to enhance the display for Remembrance Sunday at the   Parish Church in Street and Holy Trinity Walton. Could you knit poppies for us? We are requesting mainly red but would also welcome some white, purple or black poppies.  Patterns are available on the internet. Please ask if you would like a printed copy. If possible we would like to receive the poppies by Saturday 31st October. Susan Ripley (Parish) and Sandra Gristock (Walton)
 
Connections@theMission
Our next monthly gathering will be Thursday 15th October in the Mission Church from 2.30pm. We will be joined by Jane Tompsett talking about sparrows. Join us for tea, cake and  conversation. All are welcome.
  
CAMEO
Wednesday, October 7th 10.30 to 12 in Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon. Do join us for coffee/tea, cakes and conversation.
 
WOMEN'S BREAKFAST
Saturday, October 10th at 9.30 am in the Parish Church, Street. We do hope you are able to join us for food, friendship and a short reflection. Linda, Sandra and Pat
 
Life magazine
October Life is available in our churches. Please pick up a copy for news and stories from across our benefice.  Please let the editor have any articles for the November magazine by Sunday 18th October.
 
Website
Andy Falconbridge has very kindly offered to maintain the SWCD website.  Please keep him updated with events etc - 
captinandy@gmail.com
 
Dates for your diary
4th October, Harvest celebrations across the Benefice
4th October, Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
7th October, CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon
10th October, Women’s breakfast, Street Parish Church
15th October, Connections, Street Mission Church
17th October, Men’s breakfast, Street Mission Church
  
What’s on this week
 
Sunday 4th October
9.15am  Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10am     Harvest Festival, 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  Morning prayers, Street Mission Church
6pm       The Bible Hub, Street Mission Church
7.15pm  Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
11am     SWCD Bookclub, Street Mission Church
7pm       Housegroup, Zoom
7.30pm  Alpha, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am     Midweek service, Street Mission Church
10.30-12 CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon
7.30pm  Housegroup, Street Mission Church
7.30pm  Handbell practice, Street Mission Church
Thursday
10.30-12 Coffee morning Holy Trinity Walton
7.30-9    Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road, Street
Friday
9.30-11 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
Saturday
9.30-11  Women’s breakfast, Street Parish Church
10.30-12 Coffee, chat and snacks, Street Mission Church
Sunday 11th October
8.30am  Holy Communion, 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