SUNDAY READING SHEET 13th July 2025 4th Sunday after TrinityCollectGracious Father,by the obedience of Jesusyou brought salvation to our wayward world:draw us into harmony with your will,that we may find all things restored in him,our Saviour Jesus Christ.Amen. A Reading from Paul’s Letter to the ColossiansPaul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae:Grace to you and peace from God our Father.In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God. This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, and he has made known to us your love in the Spirit.For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.Colossians 1:1-14For the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodGOSPELHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke All: Glory to you, O Lord.Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the law? What do you read there?’ He answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.’ And he said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, “Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.” Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’Luke 10:25-37This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.Post Communion Prayer:Eternal God,comfort of the afflicted and healer of the broken,you have fed us at the table of life and hope:teach us the ways of gentleness and peace,that all the world may acknowledgethe kingdom of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen
You can download the paper copy of our news sheet from the link at the side of this page. The diocese’s Living God’s Love Prayer:Living God, draw us deeper into your love; Jesus our Lord, send us to care and serve;Holy Spirit, make us heralds of good news.Stir us, strengthen us, teach and inspire usTo live your love with generosity and joy,Imagination and courage; for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus, Amen. Please note: The Parish Office email is admin@roystonparishchurch.org.uk. If you would like regular copies of the Notice Sheet emailed to you please email this account. DiarySunday 13th July9 am Said Communion Service10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments3.30 pmPet ServiceTuesday 15th9 am Morning PrayerWednesday 16th11 amSaid Communion Service followed by refreshments1.30 pm The funeral of the late Gerald Rowe4.30 pm Choristers Practice7 pm Choir PracticeThursday 17th9 am – 11 am Tots in Church4 pm Wedding rehearsalFriday 18th9 am Set up for Wedding at 1 pm1 pm The wedding of Joshua Rawley and Georgia LewisSaturday 19th10 – 11.30 am Church Café2.30 pm – 4 pm Sparkling Cream Tea at Middle Drift – please see notices for more detailsSunday 20th July9 am Said Communion Service10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshmentsDates for the Diary/Upcoming EventsThursday 24th July at 7pm - Julian Prayer will be at Middle Drift and will take the format of a Prayer Walk in the Garden - similar to last year. There is plenty fo shade, and should it rain, we will meet inside instead.26th September - Organ recital4th October - Harvest Supper 8th November - Remembrance themed lunch time concert. Ruth Savage IntercessionsWe pray for all Christians worldwide:For all Christians in Eritrea, EthiopiaFor all who are worship at the Royston Evangelical Church: Pastor Jonathan ScottFor the work of our mission partners: The Church ArmyWe pray for the community of Royston:For our local health centres For all who make use of Churches Together Food Bank and all the volunteersWe pray for our world and ECO projects:We pray for people participating in the "Big Butterfly Count" from 12 July-4 AugustNOTICESA BIG THANK YOU: I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of you for the warm welcome myself, Joe and the girls have received as we have joined you here in Royston. I am especially thankful for the generous gifts we have been given, both the oil stocks I was presented with last Sunday and the hamper that was waiting for us as we moved into the house a few short weeks ago.The lunch last week was a lovely opportunity to begin meeting you all and I look forward to getting to know you all over the next few weeks and months. Please do continue to pray for me as I begin my curacy as I will continue to pray for you all. Jaime.THANK YOU: to everyone who bought food last week for the Bring and Share lunch. A wonderful time of fellowship was shared.ST JOHN the BAPTIST CHURCH ROYSTON, HOLIDAY CLUB 'SEASIDE ADVENTURES TRUSTING IN GOD'. This is for children 0 to 11 years with their parent/carer with sessions on August 5th, 14th and 28th from 10am to 12 am. It is £2.50 per child. Booking link on the website under Youth and Children or call 01763 448063CHURCH CLEAROUT DAY:Thursday 31st July 10 am – 4 pm.We ar having a big clear out at church during this day to create and to streamline what we have in storage. Please contact Richard if you can offer part or all of the day to help. SPARKLING CREAM TEA is being hosted by Carol Cardwell on 19th July, 2:30 - 4pm. There are only 20 spaces available as that is how many can comfortably be accommodated indoors if the weather is inclement. If you would like to book a space, please speak to Ruth Savage, or email Ruth_Savage@hotmail.co.uk . There is no entrance fee, however there will be the opportunity to make a donation at the event, and any profits will go towards funds for Children's Church.MAGAZINEThe latest magazine is available form this link https://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/church-life/magazine/We pray for the sick and suffering: Jenny BurchellChris ChristouVal BrownPeter CoatesCarey & Pat PritchardMargaret and John CoatesAngi and Ken RushallEmma and Phil HeathDavid GowerPaul and Pat TideyMike BrownPeter FosterWe pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ: John Coates - Margaret, Peter and Ruth, family and friendsGerald Rowe - Sandra, family and friends We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time16th JulyTony Makowiecki, Ken Charles17thEmma Harrison18thRita WoorSTAFF TEAMVicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)Telephone no. 01763 243145Email: vicar@roystonparishchurch.org.ukCurate: Jaime Roberts (rest day FRIDAY)Email: curate@roystonparishchurch.org.ukAssistant Priest: The Reverend John FidlerTelephone no. 01763 241886Email: johnhfidler@aol.com Reader: Emma SivyerTelephone no. 07851 688610Email: emma@sivyer.org.ukReader: Canon Reg BaileyTelephone no. 01763 250637Email: regbailey@aol.com Parish Administrator: Joanne WallisWorking hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm email: admin@roystonparishchurch.org.ukMobile: 07935 774633www.roystonparishchurch.org.ukemail: admin@roystonparishchurch.org.ukwww.facebook.com/roystonparishchurch.herts
An all age and all creatures service, where we can give thanks to God for life in all of its variety.If you bring your pets, please ensure that you bring whatever they need to keep themselves and others safe.
