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 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 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 November
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
Sunday 24th November
9 am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion Service with Church Choir, Children’s Church
followed by refreshments
Monday 25th
7.30 pm PCC meeting
Tuesday 26th
9 am Morning Prayer in the Chapel
3 pm The funeral of the late Ann Milton followed by refreshments in Church
Wednesday 27th
11 am Said Communion service followed by refreshments
1 pm – 2.30 pm Knit and Natter in Church
7 pm Choir practice
Thursday 28th
9 am – 11 am Tots in Church
Friday 29th
6 pm – 8.30 pm Refreshments in Church for the Town Tree light switch on
Saturday 30th
10 – 11.30 am Church Café
10 am – 4 pm Church Tree light up at 10.30 am with Town Mayor with refreshments
Sunday 1st December
9 am Said Communion Service
10.30 am Sung Communion Service with the Baptism of Vimukthika Welisara, Church Choir, Children’s Church followed by refreshments
5 pm Advent Carol Service
We pray for all Christians worldwide:
For all Christians in Brunei, Malaysia, Singaoore
For all who worship at Therfield Chapel; Pastor Paul Dutton
For the work of our mission partners: The Bible Society
We pray for the community of Royston:
For our local health centres
For those who visit and volunteer at The Barn
We pray for our world and ECO projects:
National Tree Week ( 23 Nov to 1st Dec)
We pray for the sick and suffering:
Paul & Pat Tidey
Baby Forest Pike
Ron Monksfield
Eden
Phoebe Strom
Peter Coates
Neal
Richard Moss
Jan McElney
Jamie Covington
Lee Cockerill
Betty Gladstone
John Hutchins
Jackson Herbert
Helen Yerrill
Val Brown
Margaret & John Coates
Angi and Ken Rushall
Kathy George
Jean Coslett
Lynn Fricker
Mike
Cyrine and family
Jean Coslett
We pray for those who have died in the faith of Christ:
Ann Milton Stephen, Helen, Brendan, family and friends
Kathryn Anthony Family and friends
Janet Nevitt Chris, Family and friends
We pray for those whose anniversaries fall at this time
29th November Francis Charter
NOTICES
CHRISTMAS 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 [email protected] and [email protected]
CHRISTMAS 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 KING
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 - 14
A Reading from the Book of Revelation
John 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-8
GOSPEL
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
STAFF TEAM
Vicar: Revd Steven Sivyer (rest day MONDAY)
Telephone no. 01763 243145
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Priest: The Reverend John Fidler
Telephone no. 01763 241886
Email: [email protected]
Reader: Emma Sivyer
Telephone no. 07851 688610
Email: [email protected]
Reader: Canon Reg Bailey
Telephone no. 01763 250637
Email: [email protected]
Parish Administrator: Joanne Wallis
Working hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 1 pm
email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07935 774633
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