This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 25th January 2026
Prayer wk2
Psalm 27.1-11 & Matthew 4.12-23
Prayer for the week
God of all mercy, your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed: anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free to praise you in Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 108, Genesis 11.27-12.9 & Matthew 26.1-16
Tuesday Psalm 36, Genesis 13.2-end & Matthew 26.17-35
Wednesday Psalm 46, Genesis 14 & Matthew 26.36-46
Thursday Psalm 47, Genesis 15 & Matthew 26.47-56
Friday Psalm 65, Genesis 16 & Matthew 26.57-end
Saturday Psalm 68, Genesis 17.1-22 & Matthew 27.1-10
For your prayers
For Rachel Pengelly currently on placement in Bristol. For wise and godly counsel in uncertain international times. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Eileen Smith, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family of Rita Farrow.
Exploring Faith Group
Alongside our house groups, we have launched a 'nurture' group for those newer to or exploring the Christian faith. This meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8.30pm in the Mission Church Kitchen. Open to any who would value an opportunity to discuss questions of faith in a safe environment. Please talk to Ana for more details.
Incoming Ministries - Street Methodist Church
On 24th January 'Incoming ministries' a local Christian group for 18's - 30 somethings will be holding their next meeting in Street Methodist Church. Please go online for details, scan the QR code on posters in church or talk to Polly Checkley (Mission Church).
Warm Space
Our warm space meets on Saturdays from 11am - 1pm. A place for good food, good company and a warm welcome. If you are aware of people who would value this, please use one of the postcards in our churches to invite them along.
SWCD Churches Book Group
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 27th at 11am at Street Mission Church. We will be discussing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Newcomers welcome, you don’t have to have read the book to join us. Susan Ripley (Parish Church)
First Sunday Breakfast
On Sunday 1st February, you're invited to breakfast from 9.45 - 10.15am before the First Sunday Service in the Mission Church.
Bereavement Cafe
Our next monthly bereavement cafe is on Sunday 1st February 3 - 4pm in the Mission Church. Open to all on the journey of grief of any faith or none.
The Hub
Our youth evening for those in year 6 and above next meets on Monday, 2nd February 6 - 7pm in the Mission Church. Come along and bring your friends.
Street Food bank
Life in January can be tough for many families in our communities and our local food bank is continuing to see high demand for non-perishables, toiletries etc. Please use the collection boxes in each of our churches to support this work with donations, or take what you can give directly to the Salvation Army in Goswell Road, Street.
Prayer Support Group
If you or someone you know needs prayer support from a confidential prayer group from across our churches, please send your request to Jeff Brewer (Walton) jeffbrewer@hotmail.co.uk
Messy Church
On Tuesday 3rd February from 3.30pm Messy Church returns to Holy Trinity, Walton. Please invite friends, family and neighbours to come along using the postcards.
Pet Blessing Service
St Andrew's, Compton Dundon are hosting a pet blessing service on Saturday 7th February at 3pm. Bring your pets along and see Life Magazine for more details.
Advanced Notice Lent Study Group
Alongside our house groups, we will be hosting a Lent daytime study group in the Mission Church on Wednesday mornings starting on 18th February at 11.15am. Using material from a book called 'The Whole Easter Story, you will find further details in February Life Magazine. Please speak to Susan Ripley (Parish Church) for more information.
Safeguarding Basic and Foundation Courses for the Benefice
Many of you within our congregations will have completed a Basic and/or Foundation safeguard training three years ago. It is now due for renewal. This can be accessed online though the Church of England safeguarding site. However, if technology is not really your thing David Hatrey, who is a trained safeguarding trainer in Basic and Foundation courses, will be leading ‘in person’ sessions at Holy Trinity Walton on the following dates:
Monday 9th February from 1 – 3pm Basic Safeguarding Session
Monday 16th Feb. from 1 – 3 pm Foundation Safeguarding Session
Also
Monday 23rd February from 7 – 9 pm Basic Safeguarding session
Monday 2nd March from 7 – 9 pm Foundation Safeguarding session
If you are unsure what safeguarding training you need please speak to your Parish safeguarding officer. Also, if you are going to attend please let them know. Any questions talk to:
Pauline Hatrey: safeguarding.walton@gmail.com
Steve King: sgocomptondundon@gmail.com
Jenny Martin: safeguarding.streetandwalton@gmail.com
What’s on this week
Sunday 25th 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 DigDeep@themission, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
11am SWCD Book Club, Street Mission Church
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
7pm Explore Faith, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
2pm Home Communion, Southlawns
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-12 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
Saturday
11-1 Warm Space, Street Mission Church
Sunday 1st February
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
Dates for the diary
Women's Breakfast, Mission Church, 24th January
Incoming Ministries, Street Methodist, 24th January
Book Group, Mission Church, 27th January
Explore Faith Group, Mission Church, 27th January
The Hub, Mission Church, 2nd February
Messy Church, Walton Church, 3rd February
Pet Blessing Service, St Andrew's, Compton Dundon, 7th February