This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 1st December 2024
Readings
1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 & Luke 21.25-36
Prayer for the week
Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns, turn us from the darkness of sin to
the light of holiness, that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 50, Isaiah 42.18-end & Revelation 19
Tuesday Psalm 80, Isaiah 43.1-13 & Revelation 20
Wednesday Psalm 7, Isaiah 43.14-end & Revelation 21.1-8
Thursday Psalm 42, Isaiah 44.1-8 & Revelation 21.9-21
Friday Psalm 25, Isaiah 44.9-23 & Revelation 21.22-22.5
Saturday Psalm 9, Isaiah 44.24-45.13 & Revelation 22.6-end
For your prayers
For all those who will be attending our Advent Christmas services and events. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Jane Doyle & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the families and friends of Jenny Hall, John Strudwick, Harvey Burt, Charles Wilkins, Bernicia Howse, & Ann Mason.
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement cafe for all those on the journey of grief meets in the Mission Church today Sunday 1st December, 3 - 4pm.
Jenny Hall
Jenny's (Mission Church) funeral service will be on Monday 2nd December in the Parish Church, Street at 11.30am. All are welcome.
First Sunday Breakfast
You are welcome to join us for breakfast from 9.45 - 10.15am this Sunday, 1st December before the First Sunday at the Mission Service.
Travelling through Advent
Starting this week after our Wednesday morning Communion service and during our Thursday morning prayer at St Andrew's, join us as we travel through Advent, based on themes from 'the meaning is in the waiting' by Dr Paula Gooder. Our house groups will also be using this resource and it's not too late to order a copy of the book for yourself.
Warm Space
From this Saturday, 30th November, our coffee, chat and snacks will continue as a warm space in the Mission Church (unless otherwise stated) at the new time of 11am - 1pm including a simple soup lunch.
Messy Church - Christmas
Our next Messy Church will be in Walton Church this Tuesday 3rd December from 3.30 - 5pm. Children of primary school age and their families are welcome. Please share with family and friends.
Little Stars Christmas Celebration
Our Little Stars baby and toddler group will be having a Christmas celebration this Friday 6th December from 9.30am. Rumour is this will include a red suited visitor!
Community Carol Service in the Meadway Hall
On Sunday 8th December at 3pm, join us for community carols in the Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon. Carols will be accompanied by the Kingsbury Episcopi Band and we also welcome the local MP, the Rt Hon Sarah Dyke. There will be refreshments.
Carol Services across our benefice
Please invite people to join us at our carol services in Holy Trinity, Walton, 15th December, 6pm; St Andrew's, Compton Dundon 17th December, 6pm; Parish Church, Street, 22nd December, 3pm. These are great opportunities to share the Good News of the Christmas story as we seek to love our communities and worship God.
Soulful Nature Walk
Meet at the Mission Church on 12th December at 3pm where we will travel to Ham Wall for a reflective walk maybe with murmurations. All welcome.
Christmas Celebration@theMission
At our service on 15th December, we will be having a scratch nativity, involving all ages. If you'd like to bring along a costume, however old or young you are, you would be welcome.
December Life
The latest edition of our monthly magazine will be available in our churches today. Please pick up a copy. If you know of someone who would like to read the magazine but is unable to get to church, please have a word with Roger Harmsworth (Parish Church), the editor, who may be able to arrange deliveries.
Christmas Advertising
In each of our churches, you will find flyers advertising the principle Christmas services and events for that parish together with separate flyers for those particularly suitable for families across the benefice. Please take these away and share them with friends, family and neighbours. You can also find full details on our website and on Facebook and in December Life when published.
Dates for your diary
First Sunday Breakfast, Mission Church, 1st December
Bereavement Cafe, Mission Church, 1st December
Messy Church, Walton Church, 3rd December
Little Stars Christmas celebration, Mission Church, 6th December
Community Carol Service, Meadway Hall, 8th December
Carol Service, Walton, 15th December
Carol Service, Compton Dundon, 17th December
Carol Service, Parish Church, 22nd December
What’s on this week
Sunday 1st 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
11.30am Jenny Hall’s funeral, Street Parish Church
7pm Alpha Course, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
9.30am School Assemby, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
3.30pm Messy Church, Holy Trinity Walton
7.00pm Housegroup, Zoom
Wednesday
10am Midweek Communion, Street Mission Church
12 noon C Wilkins’ funeral, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Handbell practice, 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 Christmas, Street Mission Church
Saturday
11—1pm Warm space, Street Mission Church
Sunday 8th 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
3pm Community Carols, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon