Last Week's LifeLine

Readings

Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16 & Luke 14.1, 7-14
 
Prayer for the week
God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have
to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
 
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 80, Proverbs 8.1-21 & Mark 5.1-20
Tuesday Psalm 89.1-18, Proverbs 8.22-end & Mark 5.21-34
Wednesday Psalm 119.105-128, Proverbs 9 & Mark 5.35-end
Thursday Psalm 92, Proverbs 10.1-12 & Mark 6.1-13
Friday Psalm 88, Proverbs 11.1-12 & Mark 6.14-29
Saturday Psalm 97, Proverbs 12.10-end & Mark 6.30-44
 
For your prayers
For all those who have recently received exam results. For the situation in the Middle East and for the Ukraine. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including John Potbury, Caroline Fulton, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin.
 
Benefice Service
Tomorrow, Sunday 31st August we meet as a benefice in Holy Trinity, Walton at 10.30am. All are welcome as we join to worship as 4  churches. There will be no other services that day.
 
Praying for our benefice - 5 minutes at 5pm each Sunday
We have introduced a regular time of prayer for the church family to pray for the benefice. The idea is that at 5pm every Sunday, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, take 5 minutes to pause and pray in the silence or aloud, as you feel comfortable. Prayer flyer sheets are enclosed with Lifeline and are also available at the back of church and on our website.
 
Children's / Youth Groups in August
During August, our Sunday children's groups will be taking a break and on those Sundays when there would normally be groups in the Mission Church, there will be special children's activities on a large table in the church. Likewise Little Stars and our Monday evening youth games, pizza and chat sessions will be taking a break during August. All groups will re-start in September. Please pray for those who lead our children and young people's work as they take a well-earned break. We would always love to hear from people who would like to join these teams.
 
First Sunday Breakfast
On Sunday 7th September join us for breakfast at 9.45am in the     Mission Church. A great way to start the day followed by the First   Sunday Service. All welcome.
 
SWCD Churches Book Club
The next meeting of the book club will be Tuesday 16th September 11am in the Mission Church. New members are always welcome.  Contact Susan Ripley (Parish Church) for details.
 
Charity Cream Tea
On Saturday 20th September from 2 - 4pm, St Andrew's will be    hosting a cream tea in the Meadway Hall in aid of one of their       supported charities, Bonny Downs Church. For more information please contact Pat King (St Andrew's)
 
Advanced Notice - Bible Course
From Tuesday 30th September 7 - 9pm, we will be running the 'Bible Course - new edition' in the Mission Church, Street. A chance to dig deeper into the big narrative of the bible over this 8 week course. Sign-up sheets are available today in each of our churches and please let us know if you're coming. We are planning puddings!
 
Advanced Notice - save the date
On Saturday 18th October Oddments Theatre Company are bringing their new production 'Amazing Grace' to the Mission Church, Street. Tickets priced £14 are now on sale and please see Life, our website, or posters for more details. 
 
Confirmation Service in Wells Cathedral
A reminder that the next Diocesan Confirmation service is on        Saturday 18th October at 2pm in Wells Cathedral. Anyone interested in being confirmed is encouraged to contact Ana as soon as possible.
 
Celebrating a special birthday
Hannah Hindle (Mission Church) invites the whole church family to a ceilidh to celebrate her birthday on Saturday 6th September in the Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon. Full details in Life Magazine.
 
Car Parking at the Mission Church
Don't forget to request your car parking permits for the Mission Church if you park there outside normal service and event times. Please see August Life for details. 
 
Season of Creation 1 September - 4 October
The Season of Creation is an ecumenical movement celebrating and reflecting on our relationship with Creation. The theme for 2025 is Peace with Creation, based on Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured the desolated Creation without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between people.
This year's prayer and other resources can be found on the Caring For Creation website: https://seasonofcreation.org/
Please do look at them, think about your relationship with Creation and pray for all those actively involved in events this year and environmental action. 
 
What’s on this week
 
Sunday 31st August
10.30am    Benefice Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
Monday
8.45am       Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7-9pm         Alpha Course, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
10.30-12 CAMEO, Meadway Hall Compton Dundon
7.30pm Handbell group, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat and snacks, Street Mission Church
2pm Christopher & Sarah’s wedding, St Andrew’s
Sunday 7th September
9.15am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am First Sunday@theMission, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion & Baptism, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
 
 
Dates for your diary
First Sunday Breakfast, Mission Church, 7th September
SWCD Churches Book group, Mission Church, 16th September
Charity Cream Tea, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon, 20th Sept.
Bible Course, Mission Church, 30th September