This weekend’s Bible readings: Hebrews 9:24-end (p 1207) and Mark 13:1-8 (p 1019)Apology: Apologies from the editor for missing the midnight service from the list of Christmas services last week. As you will see, it’s there now! Thank you to all the people who pointed out my mistake.Advent service 1st December: This Sunday, at 6.00 we have our special Advent service. Come and join us for a service of music and readings to mark the start of the Advent season.Services and events for Advent and Christmas: There are lists and fliers in all of our churches; please pick some up if you have someone you can invite along. If you can offer help for any of them, please speak to one of the church wardens or PCC members.Harvest Appeal sent off: We have sent £1,355 to Place of Grace UK towards the costs of the minibus to help John and Gillian’s work in the slums of Bangkok. Thank you to all who contributed.Trees in our churchyards: You may have seen that we have some storm damage in Standon churchyard, with a tree down due to last weekend’s winds, and we have known for some time that two trees at Little Munden need attention. Tree surgeons will be working in both places over the weeks to come, so please take care.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine'sWednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary'sSunday services:1st December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning worship, All Saints6.00pm Service of music and readings for Advent, St Mary's8th December 100.30am Holy Communion, St Mary's15th December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion (said), All Saints6.00pm Carol Service, All Saints22nd December 10.30am All age worship, St Mary's6.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols, St Mary's29th December 10.30am Morning worship, St Catherine's
This Sunday is designated as Christ the King, and we welcome Harriet and her family, who come to celebrate Harriet’s baptism in our 10.30 service.This weekend’s Bible reading: Daniel 7:9-14 (p 892)Pop up shop and bookstall: The pop up shop and bookstall will be at our 10.30am service. Please come and browse the Christmas stock.Midweek Music: The next Midweek Music concert is on Wednesday 27th November at 12.30 and we will be welcoming back the ensemble, Flute Cocktail. Do come and support them and enjoy refreshments from 11.30am. Entry is free and any donaons are shared between all three churches in our Benefice. Everyone is very welcome.Advent service 1st December: There is no Choral Evensong this Sunday as we have our special Advent service next week, 1st December.Services and events for Advent and Christmas: Next weekend marks the start of Advent, and we have a plethora of events and services planned between now and Christmas. There are lists and fliers in all of our churches; please pick some up if you have someone you can invite along.School governor vacancies: Roger de Clare school is seeking to recruit some governors. Currently, they have three foundaon governors from church; John, Derek G and Wendy S. This is the required number of foundation governors, although with Sarah they did have four. They are in particular need of someone with experience of finance. David R has composed an advert which will be circulated in various ways. Please look out for it, or, if you’d like to know more, contact David or the school office.Operation Christmas Child: 124 boxes were collected from Lizzy last weekend and are on their way to Ukraine and Malawi. Please pray for all who will be involved in their shipping and distribution.FOSM thank you: Thank you to all who helped with or supported the FOSM Christmas Fair last weekend. We raised just over £1,000.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine'sWednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary'sSunday services:24th November 10.30am All age worship, St Mary's1st December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning worship, All Saints6.00pm Service of music and readings for Advent, St Mary's8th December 100.30am Holy Communion, St Mary's15th December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion (said), All Saints6.00pm Carol Service, All Saints22nd December 10.30am All age worship, St Mary's6.00pm Nine Lessons & Carols, St Mary's
This Sunday is designated as Safeguarding Sunday.This weekend’s Bible readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (p 1188) and Matthew 25:1-13 (p 994)Visit from Samara and Andrew Ellis: Andrew and Sam have contacted us to say they are coming to the UK for Sam’s father’s memorial service on the 23rd November. If Sam’s visa comes in time, they would like to come and see us at the Sacombe service next Tuesday 19th at 9.30am. Pray that it comes in time!Christmas Fairs: Next Saturday, 23rd, Sacombe will hold its annual sale from 10.30 until 12.30, with lots to buy as well as, again, refreshments and cakes.Little Munden School’s Christmas Fayre is in the afternoon, 1.00 until 4.00, in the school. You would be very welcome there too!Pop up shop and bookstall: The pop up shop will be in St Mary’s at the 10.30am service next Sunday, 24th November. This will be the last opportunity to buy The Real Advent Calendar. Stock is very low! Profits go to the Buntingford Food Hub (was Foodbank).The book stall will also be at the service, with plenty of books and activities for Christmas.Bill on Assisted Dying: On 29th November, the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Adults Bill will have its Second Reading in the House of Commons where MPs will likely vote on the proposed law. Please consider writing to your MP. There is information about the topic at the website care.org.uk (a Christian organisation). They have set up an easy-to-use email tool to make writing to your MP simple and effective.Benefice Group for World Mission: Our BGWM group, who meet occasionally and support our missionary partners with prayer constantly would love to welcome new members. If you feel God is calling you to this service, please contact Peter A. Their next meeting is on Friday 29th November at 2 in All Saints.Advent service 1st December: There is no Choral Evensong this month as we have our special Advent service on 1st December. Our Advent service is one of words and music appropriate for the start of the Advent season, as we anticipate the coming of Jesus, which we’ll celebrate at Christmas.Christmas trees in Sacombe Green: Christmas trees will be on sale once more at the Old Rectory, in Sacombe Green, SG12 0JQ on two weekends, 30th November & 1st December, and 7th & 8th December. Trees can be chosen there or pre-ordered from Martyn on 07831 654758. All proceeds will go to St Catherine’s.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine'sWednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary'sSunday services:17th November 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion, All Saints24th November 10.30am All age worship, St Mary's1st December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning worship, All Saints6.00pm Service of music and readings for Advent, St Mary's8th December 100.30am Holy Communion, St Mary's15th December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion (said), All Saints6.00pm Carol Service, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings: Standon: John 15:9-17 (p 1083)Little Munden: Isaiah 11:1-10 (p 969) and Romans 3:9-18 (p 1130)Service times: Please note that the service times are changed for Sunday. The service at All Saints will be at 9.30, and we will walk down to the war memorial to join in the act of remembrance there at 11.00. In St Mary’s, the service will start at 10.45, and we will be joined by the uniformed organisations. There will be a short act of remembrance at St Catherine’s at 3.00 pm.There will be no stream this week. The BBC will be broadcasting the ceremony from the Cenotaph, with coverage starting at 10.15 am.Knit & Natter 14th November: The group will meet on Thursday at 2pm in the Sargant room (at the back of Standon village hall). Tea & cakes will be available. For more information please contact Diane on 01920 821130 or Marion on 01920 745683.Operation Christmas Child Boxes: This year’s boxes will be collected next Sunday, 17th. If you miss the date, don’t despair; Lizzy will be collecting for 2025 the minute they’ve gone!Christmas Fairs: Advent is approaching and so are our two coffee mornings and sales.The FOSM one is on 16th from 10.00 until 12.00 in St Mary’s. There will be a variety of stalls as well as refreshments and a cake stall.The following Saturday, 23rd, Sacombe will hold its annual sale from 10.30 until 12.30, with lots to buy as well as, again, refreshments and cakes.Please spread the word, and support these two events if you can.Sunday lunch at the Star: Our next Sunday lunch will be on Sunday 24th November at 12.15pm at The Star, Standon. If you would like to book a place please phone Heather before Monday 18th November 07909 065550.Christmas Social 20th November: The Braughing and Standon MU has stopped meeting, but there will be a Christmas Social with carols, festive nibbles & Secret Santa on Wednesday 20th November 2024 starting at 2.30pm in the Old Boys School Braughing. Everyone is invited. Please ring Diane on 01920 821130 by Sunday 16th November if you would like to come, to ensure there is enough for everyone.Diocesan vacancies: The Diocese is currently advertising for two roles – Diocesan Director of Education and Church Growth Officer. Details can be found on the St Albans website.Services for the next few weeks:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine'sWednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary'sSunday services:10th November 9.30am Morning worship followed by Act of Remembrance at Dane End war memorial, All Saints10.45am Remembrance service, St Mary's17th November 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion, All Saints24th November 10.30am All age worship, St Mary's1st December 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning worship, All Saints6.00pm Service of music and readings for Advent, St Mary's8th December 100.30am Holy Communion, St Mary's
