This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 7th September
Readings
Philemon 1-21 & Luke 14.25-33
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 the coming week
Monday Psalm 98, Proverbs 14.31-15.17 & Mark 6.45-end
Tuesday Psalm 106, Proverbs 15.18-end & Mark 7.1-13
Wednesday Psalm 111, Proverbs 18.10-end & Mark 7.14-23
Thursday Psalm 115, Proverbs 20.1-22 & Mark 7.24-30
Friday Psalm 139, Proverbs 22.1-16 & Mark 7.31-end
Saturday Psalm 121, Proverbs 24.23-end & Mark 8.1-10
For your prayers
For all those who have recently received exam results. For the situation in the Middle East and for the Ukraine. For Christopher and Sarah getting married in Compton Dundon today (6th September) and Walter being baptised in Street Parish Church on 7th. 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.
Coffee, Chat and Snacks
We are meeting in Street Parish Church on Saturday 13th September.
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.
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 today (Saturday 6th) in the Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon. Full details in Life Magazine.
Car Parking at the Mission Church
If you requested a parking permit they are now available for collection from the back of the churches.
You can still 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 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
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
6.30pm SWCD Youth, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7-9pm Alpha Course, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
11am Home Communion, Arthur’s Court, Street
7.30pm Handbell group, 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, Street Mission Church
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat and snacks, Street Parish Church
Sunday 14th September
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
Dates for your diary
SWCD Churches Book group, Mission Church, 16th September
Charity Cream Tea, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon, 20th Sept.
Bible Course, Mission Church, 30th September