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 has changed to admin@roystonparishchurch.org.uk. If you would like regular copies of the Notice Sheet emailed to you please email this account. Saturday 23rd November10 – 11.30 am Church CaféSunday 24th November 9 am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service10.30 am Sung Communion Service with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshmentsMonday 25th7.30 pm PCC meetingTuesday 26th 9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel3 pm The funeral of the late Ann Milton followed by refreshments in ChurchWednesday 27th 11 am Said Communion service followed by refreshments1 pm – 2.30 pm Knit and Natter in Church7 pm Choir practiceThursday 28th 9 am – 11 am Tots in ChurchFriday 29th 6 pm – 8.30 pm Refreshments in Church for the Town Tree light switch onSaturday 30th 10 – 11.30 am Church Café10 am – 4 pm Church Tree light up at 10.30 am with Town Mayor with refreshmentsSunday 1st December9 am Said Communion Service10.30 am Sung Communion Service with the Baptism of Vimukthika Welisara, Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments 5 pm Advent Carol ServiceWe pray for all Christians worldwide:For all Christians in Brunei, Malaysia, SingaooreFor all who worship at Therfield Chapel; Pastor Paul DuttonFor the work of our mission partners: The Bible SocietyWe pray for the community of Royston:For our local health centres For those who visit and volunteer at The BarnWe pray for our world and ECO projects: National Tree Week ( 23 Nov to 1st Dec)We pray for the sick and suffering: Paul & Pat TideyBaby Forest PikeRon MonksfieldEdenPhoebe StromPeter CoatesNealRichard MossJan McElneyJamie CovingtonLee CockerillBetty GladstoneJohn HutchinsJackson HerbertHelen YerrillVal BrownMargaret & John CoatesAngi and Ken RushallKathy GeorgeJean CoslettLynn FrickerMikeCyrine and familyJean CoslettWe pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:Ann Milton Stephen, Helen, Brendan, family and friendsKathryn Anthony Family and friendsJanet Nevitt Chris, Family and friendsWe pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time29th November Francis CharterNOTICESCHRISTMAS TREE STEWARDS: We are planning to have Stewards to be in Church from 2nd December to 24th December whilst the Christmas Tree is in Church. If you would like to offer your services please see Linda Gibling or call 07879 818487 to arrange. Thank you.ANN MILTON’S FUNERAL will be on Tuesday 26th November at 3 pm in Church followed by refreshments in Church. Steve, Helen, and family, hope you will be able to join them in Church.WANTED: Egg boxes (6 egg size only) for Food Bank. Please give or ring Brenda Watkins on 01763 244310. Thank you, Brenda. HOME GROUPS Our home groups offer an opportunity for people to meet in a relaxed and friendly environment in order to study the Bible and exchange views and support one another in the journey of faith. Whether you're just beginning your exploration of faith or have walked this path for a long time, our home groups are intended to help you grow in your connection with God and with one another. There are currently five groups meeting on a variety of days/evenings and times throughout the week. Each one has its own style and we will try to find the right group for you. You will be able to try and see without making any long-term commitment. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Val Neather or Jim Dalgleish at valjneather@gmail.com and james.dalgleish.t21@btinternet.comCHRISTMAS RAFFLE: FThank you for all the wonderful contributions to the Christmas Raffle, the hampers are now full and we are now ready to start selling tickets as soon as possible. Please buy tickets, the raffle will be drawn during Church Cafe on Saturday 14th December! ALSO: There is various events coming up over the Christmas period where we would like to offer mince pies as refreshments……..If you are able to donate a box or two to help with this that would be wonderful! Please ensure a long use by date, and pop into kitchen. THANK YOU! CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT UP: On Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November we will serving refreshments of soup, mince pies and mulled wine to celebrate the turning on of the Town Christmas Tree lights (Friday) and our own Christmas tree lights (Saturday). .WEEKLY ENVELOPES – Looking ahead to next year, if you no longer require a set of weekly envelopes or if anyone else would like a set, please would you contact me (tel: 245273) or have a word with a member of staff, preferably by the end of November. I will then have the new sets available for collection by Sunday, 8 December. Many thanks. Brenda S.SUNDAY READING SHEET CHRIST THE KINGA Reading from the Prophecy of Daniel As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. Daniel 7: 9 - 10, 13 - 14A Reading from the Book of RevelationJohn to the seven churches that are in Asia:Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen.‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Revelation 1: 4b-8GOSPELPilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’ John 18: 33 - 37STAFF TEAMVicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)Telephone no. 01763 243145Email: vicar@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
SUNDAY READING SHEET 24th November 2024 The Sunday next before Advent9 am BCPCollectEternal Father,whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaventhat he might rule over all things as Lord and King:keep the Church in the unity of the Spiritand in the bond of peace,and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet;who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen. The Lesson is written in the 7th Chapter of the Book of Daniel beginning at the 9th verseAs I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. Daniel 7: 9 - 10, 13 - 14Here endeth the LessonThe Lesson is written in the 1st Chapter of the Book of Revelation beginning at the 4th verseJohn to the seven churches that are in Asia:Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen.‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Revelation 1: 4b-8Here endeth the LessonGOSPELThe holy Gospel is written in the 18th chapter of the Gospel according to Saint John beginning at the 33rd verse All: Glory be to thee, O Lord.Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’John 18: 33 - 37 This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise be to thee, O Christ. SUNDAY READING SHEET 24th November 2024 10:30 Service CHRIST THE KINGCollectGod the Father,help us to hear the call of Christ the Kingand to follow in his service,whose kingdom has no end;for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, one glory.Amen. A Reading from the Prophecy of Daniel As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.Daniel 7: 9 - 10, 13 - 14For the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodA Reading from the Book of RevelationJohn to the seven churches that are in Asia:Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen.‘I am the Alpha and the Omega’, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.Revelation 1: 4b-8For the word of the LordAll: Thanks be to GodGOSPELHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John All: Glory to you, O Lord.Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’John 18: 33 - 37 This is the Gospel of the Lord.All: Praise to you, O Christ.Post Communion Prayer:Stir up, O Lord,the wills of your faithful people;that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
