This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 21st June
Mission Shaped Living
Acts 2.38-47 & Matthew 13.18-23
Prayer for the week
God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 71, Judges 8.22-end & Luke 15.1-10
Tuesday Psalm 73, Judges 9.1-21 & Luke 15.11-end
Wednesday Psalm 50, Malachi 3.1-6 & Luke 3.1-17
Thursday Psalm 78.1-39, Judges 11.1-11 & Luke 16.19-end
Friday Psalm 55, Judges 11.29-end & Luke 17.1-10
Saturday Psalm 76, Judges 12.1-7 & Luke 17.11-19
For your prayers
For Rachel Pengelly as she is licensed to a new ministry this Tuesday (23rd June). For those recently appointed as treasurers and secretaries. Confirmation candidates from Millfield School. For our partner parish in Mfuwe, Zambia. For all who continue to be affected by the conflict in the Middle East. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Brian Moreby, Pauline Gill, Phyll Greed, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost.
Celebrate@6
Our Celebrate@6 service will be this evening, Sunday 21st June at 6pm in the Mission Church. As we continue to explore God at work in our lives, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless, who is head of theology for the Christian environmental charity A Rocha. As a national and international speaker, we are very fortunate that Dave is able to join us. Even if this is not a service you usually attend, please do come along. Refreshments will be available.
Rachel's licensing in South Petherton
We hope many of you can join us at Rachel's licensing in South Petherton thisTuesday 23rd June at 7pm. If you either need or can offer a lift, please use the sign up sheets in each of our churches today or speak to your warden.
Deanery Synod Open Meeting
This Wednesday 24th June, we will be welcoming Revd Dr Dave Bookless to our synod meeting at St Mary's Church, Shapwick at 7pm (refreshments will be served from 6.45pm). This is a second opportunity to hear from Dave. As well as talking about his work and ministry with A Rocha and being good stewards of all that God has given us, Dave will lead us into discussions about why this matters. If you would like to attend and need transport, please either speak to Ana or one of our deanery synod reps: Sandra Gristock & Hilda Grint, Walton; Pat King, Compton Dundon.
Confirmation Service
On Thursday 25th June at 5pm in the Parish Church Bishop Michael will be confirming a number of students from Millfield School, following preparation by Sister Rachel Pengelly. All are welcome to attend this service.
Walton Table Sale
On Saturday 27th June from 10am - 2pm. Pick up a map from the church to find bargains throughout Walton. Refreshments served in the church in aid of church funds.
Street Repair Café
Street Repair Café meets again on Saturday June 27th 10 - 12noon at the Quaker Meeting House. We aim to repair all sorts of items including small domestic appliances, radios and electricals, toys, ornaments, clothing and other textiles. Our repairers are skilled in tackling all sorts of repairs from the simple to complex. Bring your repairs on Saturday or come along to our café to enjoy home made cake. Contact us on streetrepaircafe@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Walk and afternoon tea
You will be welcome to a walk followed by afternoon tea at the home of Jackie and Richard Houlden (Mission Church) next Sunday 28th June at 2pm. Please see June Life for full details.
Open Garden
The Old Farmhouse, Compton Street, Compton Dundon is having an open garden with plant sale and refreshments on 28th June, 2-6pm. Funds raised in aid of St Andrew’s, Compton Dundon.
Prayer for healing at our services
A reminder that we offer prayer for healing after our services on the first Sunday at Walton, the second Sunday at the Mission Church and the third Sunday at the Parish Church.
New Wine
Over the last few years, a group of us have attended the New Wine Christian conference in the Bath and West Showground. This years' event is from 28th July - 2nd August. As we live relatively close to the showground, it's possible to go in and out for the day or evening . If you'd like to come along, please speak to Ana or go to the New Wine Website for ticket information. In previous years, a number of us have camped on site but for various reasons, this is not happening this year and so there will be no SWCD Churches 'base'. However, I'm sure we'll meet each other around the site.
General Synod Elections
Nominations for lay members of general synod (the Church's national parliament) will open soon. If you would be interested in helping to shape the future of the church, please have a word with Ana who can provide you with more detail.
Dates for the diary
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 21st June
Youth Alpha, Mission Church, 22nd June
Rachel's Licensing, South Petherton, 23rd June
Deanery Synod, Shapwick Church, 24th June
Confirmation Service for Millfield School, Parish Church, 25th June
Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton, 26th June
Walton Table Sale, Walton, 27th June
Walk and afternoon tea, Barton St David, 28th June
Open Garden, Compton Dundon, 28th June
Archdeacon's Visitation, St John's Glastonbury, 29th June
What’s on this week
Sunday 21st June
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
6pm Celebrate@6, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
2pm Home Communion, Southlawns Street
6pm Youth Alpha, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Rachel’s licensing, South Petherton
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
7pm Open Deanery synod meeting, Shapwick church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.00am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-11 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
2-4pm Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Parish Church
Sunday 28th June
8.30am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship & Baptisms, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am DigDeep@theMission, Street Mission Church
2pm Benefice Walk, Richard and Jackie Houlden’s house
2-6pm Open Garden, The Old Farmhouse, Compton Dundon