This Week's Lifeline
AUGUST
2nd August : 2 Corinthians—A repentant church
2 Corinthians 7.2-16 & Matthew 14.13-21
Prayer for the week
Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory’s sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
9th August: 2 Corinthians—Generosity
2 Corinthians 9.6-15 & Matthew 14.22-33
Prayer for the week
Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
16th August: Boasting in the Lord
2 Corinthians 10.1-18 & Matthew 15.21-28
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
23rd August: False Teachers
2 Corinthians 11.1-15 & Matthew 16.13-20
Prayer for the week
God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for week commencing 3rd August
Monday Psalm 44, 1 Samuel 19.1-18 & Acts 1.1-14
Tuesday Psalm 48, 1 Samuel 20.1-17 & Acts 1.15-end
Wednesday Psalm 119.57-80, 1 Samuel 20.18-end & Acts 2.1-21
Thursday Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19.1-16 & 1 John 3.1-3
Friday Psalm 51, 1 Samuel 22.6-end & Acts 2.37-end
Saturday Psalm 68, 1 Samuel 23 & Acts 3.1-10
Readings for week commencing 10th August
Monday Psalm 71, 1 Samuel 24 & Acts 3.11-end
Tuesday Psalm 73, 1 Samuel 26 & Acts 4.1-12
Wednesday Psalm 77, 1 Samuel 28.3-end & Acts 4.13-31
Thursday Psalm 78.1-39, 1 Samuel 31 & Acts 4.32-5.11
Friday Psalm 55, 2 Samuel 1 & Acts 5.12-26
Saturday Psalm 98, Isaiah 7.10-15 & Luke 11.27-28
Readings for week commencing 17th August
Monday Psalm 80, 2 Samuel 3.12-end & Acts 6
Tuesday Psalm 89.1-18, 2 Samuel 5.1-12 & Acts 7.1-16
Wednesday Psalm 119.105-128, 2 Samuel 6.1-19 & Acts 7.17-43
Thursday Psalm 92, 2 Samuel 7.1-17 & Acts 7.44-53
Friday Psalm 88, 2 Samuel 7.18-end & Acts 7.54-83
Saturday Psalm 97, 2 Samuel 9 & Acts 8.4-25
Readings for week commencing 24th August
Monday Psalm 86, Genesis 28.10-17 & John 1.43-end
Tuesday Psalm 106, 2 Samuel 12.1-25 & Acts 9.1-19a
Wednesday Psalm 111, 2 Samuel 15.1-12 & Acts 9.19b-31
Thursday Psalm 115, 2 Samuel 15.13-end & Acts 9.32-end
Friday Psalm 139, 2 Samuel 16.1-14 & Acts 10.1-16
Saturday Psalm 121, 2 Samuel 17.1-23 & Acts 10.17-33
For your prayers
For those on holiday during August that they would have rest and refreshment. For those who find the holiday period difficult because of child care or financial pressures or because the closure of 'usual activities' leaves them feeling isolated. For all those known to us who are sick, awaiting news of surgery, diagnosis or treatment. For those mourning the loss of the loved one including the family and friends of Bob Lampert.
August Lifeline
During the August weeks, our usual weekly Lifeline will be replaced with this monthly edition. For more news and updates, please follow our Facebook page or listen out in church for notices.
CAMEO in the Meadway Hall on Wednesday, August 5th from 10:30 to 12:00. Everyone welcome to come and enjoy coffee/tea, cakes and conversation.
Rectory Pudding Party
On Sunday 9th August from 3 - 5pm, all are invited to the Rectory pudding party in our garden (Mission Church if wet). Bring a pudding (shop-bought or homemade) and / or something to drink plus a garden chair if you have one. Good conversation, great food and live music. See you there. Ana & Kevin.
Alpha
Starting at the end of September, we will be running a new Alpha course on Tuesday evenings. An opportunity to explore the Christian faith and ask questions in a safe and pressure free environment. The evenings begin with a light meal. If you or someone you know would like to come along, please contact Ana or the church office.
Baptisms
A number of adults and young people are exploring getting baptised. If you would be interested in joining them, please have a word with Ana.
Coffee chat & snacks
Our Saturday morning drop in will continue throughout August. Please consider who you might invite to come along.
Benefice Service
You can find full details of all our Sunday services during August on the back page of this edition of Lifeline. On Sunday 30th August, all our congregations will come together in worship at 10.30am in Holy Trinity, Walton for a communion service. If you need transport to Walton or have any other questions, please contact your church warden.
Urgent request
Are you someone qualified in electrical repairs or know someone who is? Can you spare 2 hours a month to help keep electrical goods out of landfill? Street Repair Cafe would love you to join our friendly team. For more details, please email streetrepaircafe@gmail.com
What’s On in August
Sunday 2nd August
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
Sunday 9th August
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
Sunday 16th August
9.15am Celebration@Walton, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Celebration@theMission, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
Sunday 23rd August
8.30am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am DigDeep@theMission, Street Mission Church
Sunday 30th August
10.30am Benefice Service, Holy Trinity Walton
Regular weekday events
Monday 8.45am Morning prayers, Street Mission Church
Wednesday 10am Midweek Communion, Street Mission Church
Wednesday 7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
Thursday 10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday 10.30am Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Mission Church
One Off weekday events
2nd Aug 3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
5th Aug 10.30am CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon
9th Aug 3-5pm Pudding Party, Street Rectory
12th Aug 11am Home Communion, Arthur’s Court
14th & 28th Aug 2-4pm Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
24th Aug 2pm Home Communion, Southlawns