This Week's Lifeline

Week commencing 4th January 2026

Epiphany
Isaiah 60.1-6 & Matthew 2.1-12
 
Prayer for the week
Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship the Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey’s end in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
Readings for the coming week
Monday      Psalm 48, Ruth 3 & Colossians 3.12-4.1
Tuesday Psalm 89.1-37, Ruth 4.1-17 & Colossians 4.2-end
Wed. Psalm 99, Jeremiah 23.1-8 & Matthew 20.1-16
Thursday Psalm 46, Jeremiah 30.1-17 & Matthew 20.17-28
Friday Psalm 148, Jeremiah 30.18-31.9 & Matthew 20.29-end
Saturday Psalm 149, Jeremiah 31.10-17 & Matthew 23.1-12
 
For your prayers
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 of Tom Winn.
 
First Sunday Breakfast—4th January
Join us for breakfast before our service in the Mission Church. Good food served from 9.45 - 10.15am.
 
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement Cafe meets in the Mission Church from 3 - 4pm. Open to all on the journey of grief.
 
Weekly Prayer Meetings
Our weekly Prayer meeting in the Mission Church restarts on Monday 5th January, 8.45 - 9.15am & in St Andrew's on Thursday 8th January, 9.30 - 10am. The Diocese has encouraged us to make 2026 a focussed year of prayer so let us pray together.
 
Midweek Groups
Alongside our house groups which will restart in January, we are about to launch a 'nurture' group for those newer to or exploring the Christian faith. Please talk to Ana for more details.
 
The Hub
Our youth evening for those in year 6 and above next meets this   Monday 6 - 7pm in the Mission Church. Come along and bring your friends.
 
Midweek Communion Service
We restart this Wednesday 7th January 10am in the Mission Church. All Welcome.
 
CAMEO in the Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon. 
Wednesday, January 7th  from 10.30 to 12. All are welcome to join us for coffee/tea, delicious cakes and chat. We look forward to welcoming you.
 
Walton Coffee Morning
Following the Christmas and New Year Break, the Walton Coffee morning restarts this Thursday, 8th January. All welcome.
 
Warm Space 
Our warm space restarts on Saturday 10th January from 11am - 1pm. A place for good food, good company and a warm welcome.
 
Men’s Breakfast
We will next meet on 10th January, 8.45am—10am, Street Mission Church.
 
January Life
The January edition of Life Magazine will be available in our churches over the coming days. Please pick up your copy. A reminder for those who pay annually that your 2026 payment will be due in January. 
 
Warm Space Christmas meal
A huge thank you to all the volunteers, Street Parish Council and      P & K Meats for their generosity.  Everyone had a really great time.
 
Dates for the diary
Bereavement Cafe, Mission Church, 4th January
The Hub, Mission Church, 5th January
CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon, 7th January
Walton Friends, Holy Trinity, 9th January 
Men’s Breakfast, Street Mission Church, 10th January
Connections@the Mission, Mission Church, 15th January 
 
What’s on this week
 
Sunday 4th January
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
11am Tom Winn’s funeral, Street Parish Church
6pm The Hub, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
10.30-12 CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Handbell group, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning with school carols, Holy Trinity Walton
Friday
9.30-12 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
2-4pm Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
8.45-10 Men’s breakfast, Street Mission Church
11-1 Warm Space, Street Mission Church
Sunday 11th January
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