Royston Parish Church (Herts)

Royston Parish Church News - Sunday 13th July 2025

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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 us
To 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.

Diary

Sunday 13th July

9 am Said Communion Service

10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments

3.30 pmPet Service

Tuesday 15th

9 am Morning Prayer

Wednesday 16th

11 amSaid Communion Service followed by refreshments

1.30 pm The funeral of the late Gerald Rowe

4.30 pm Choristers Practice

7 pm Choir Practice

Thursday 17th

9 am – 11 am Tots in Church

4 pm Wedding rehearsal

Friday 18th

9 am Set up for Wedding at 1 pm

1 pm The wedding of Joshua Rawley and Georgia Lewis

Saturday 19th

10 – 11.30 am Church Café

2.30 pm – 4 pm Sparkling Cream Tea at Middle Drift – please see notices for more details

Sunday 20th July

9 am Said Communion Service

10.30 am Sung Communion with Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments

Dates for the Diary/Upcoming Events

Thursday 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 recital

4th October - Harvest Supper

8th November - Remembrance themed lunch time concert. Ruth Savage

Intercessions

We pray for all Christians worldwide:

For all Christians in Eritrea, Ethiopia

For all who are worship at the Royston Evangelical Church: Pastor Jonathan Scott

For the work of our mission partners:

The Church Army

We pray for the community of Royston:

For our local health centres

For all who make use of Churches Together Food Bank and all the volunteers

We pray for our world and ECO projects:

We pray for people participating in the "Big Butterfly Count" from 12 July-4 August

NOTICES

A 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 448063

CHURCH 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 [email protected] . 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.

MAGAZINE

The latest magazine is available form this link https://www.roystonparishchurch.org.uk/church-life/magazine/

We pray for the sick and suffering:

Jenny Burchell
Chris Christou
Val Brown
Peter Coates
Carey & Pat Pritchard
Margaret and John Coates
Angi and Ken Rushall
Emma and Phil Heath
David Gower
Paul and Pat Tidey
Mike Brown
Peter Foster

We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:

John Coates - Margaret, Peter and Ruth, family and friends

Gerald Rowe - Sandra, family and friends

We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time

16th July

Tony Makowiecki, Ken Charles

17th

Emma Harrison

18th

Rita Woor

STAFF TEAM

Vicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)