This weekend’s Bible reading:Galatians 5:16-26 (p 1172).Welcome to Poppy:We welcome the family and friends of Poppy Cabot, who will be baptised today. Please pray for her, for her God-parents as they make their vows, and for her family as they support her in her new Christian journey.Wednesday morning service:This week, the Wednesday morning service in St Mary’s will take place in the tower room, as the church will be being used for Holiday Bible Club. Please enter by the tower door. (There will still be coffee afterwards!)Caroline at Furneux Pelham:Now that our friends in the Braughing benefice are in vacancy, we will be helping them out from time to time. Caroline is leading the service in Furneux Pelham this morning.Charlie to have an operation:Charlie, our curate, is due to have an operation on 27th September. Though not serious it will take a while for her to be back to full strength so she won’t be working again until December. Please pray for a full and strong recovery. This is the 3rd attempt to fix the problem!Come and sing evensong:This Sunday, 28th August at 6.30pm in St Mary's there will be a Come and Sing Evensong when our own choir will be joined by singers from other local choirs. Music will include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Do come and support this special service if you can.Memorial Jazz concert 10th September 6.30 for 7.00:A concert will be held in St Mary’s on 10th September in memory of our own Len Sparks. John Petters New Orleans Jazz Stars, who were great friends of Len’s, will play and all proceeds will go to St Mary’s. Tickets, at £10, are available from Anne, Rebecca or Caroline, or at the door.Caroline is organising the welcome, tickets and bar team. If you’d be willing to help, please let her know.BGWM is looking for new members:The next meeting of the Benefice Group for World Mission will be at 2pm on Tuesday 4th October at All Saints. The group keeps up to date with news from our mission partners around the world and supports them with prayer. It brings to our attention particular prayer needs, through the ‘Pray for our mission partners and the world’ section of this sheet, and it makes recommendations to PCC about our regular appeals. They would love to see some new faces joining them. For more information, please speak to Peter A.New home group:Some folk have suggested that a new home group would be welcomed. So far, no particular day or time has been decided; if you would be interested, please speak to John.Operation Christmas Child:If you’re buying things for shoe boxes, this is a really good time to find stationery at bargain prices! Pens, pencils and notebooks are all reduced in the run up to our schools going back. For more information about OCC shoe boxes and what can go in them, please speak to Lizzy.Website:Our benefice website is on the www.achurchnearyou.com platform. The benefice page is: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7825/benefice. Please visit it to see the range of information there.Services for the next few weeksMidweek services each week: Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP), St Catherine’s Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:28th August 10.30 am Morning worship, St Mary’s4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints6.30 pm ‘Come and sing’ evensong, St Mary’s4th September 8.00 am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints11th September 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints18th September 8.00 am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints25th September 10.30 am All age harvest service, St Mary’s4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints6.30 pm Harvest Choral evensong, St Mary’s
This week’s notices:Caroline is away with the choir this weekend, singing in Winchester. The hard copies of the notices will be in our churches on Monday, when she’s home!This weekend’s Bible readings:Luke 10:25-27 (p 1042); Galatians 5:1-15 (p 1171).Charlie at Furneux Pelham:Now that our friends in the Braughing benefice are in vacancy, we will be helping them out from time to time. Charlie is leading the service in Furneux Pelham this morning.Holy communion – changes to our practice:We are starting to come to the rail for communion once more, and for the moment we will offer wine from the common chalice as well as intincted wafers. The way this will work will be explained in our services, and we will make sure that there is opportunity to take communion in a way that is comfortable for you. We do remind you, though, that it’s not permitted to intinct (dip) your own wafer in the chalice.New home group:Some folk have suggested that a new home group would be welcomed. So far, no particular day or time has been decided; if you would be interested, please speak to John.Choir singing at Winchester Cathedral this week:Our choir is leading the worship at Winchester Cathedral this weekend. This is a tremendous privilege and opportunity to witness to many through the offering of music in worship. Please continue to pray for them. The remaining services are Eucharist at 11am and Evensong at 3.30pm on Sunday. All services should be broadcast live on the Winchester Cathedral website: https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/worship/live-streaming/Our own 10.30 service in All Saints this weekend will be a said service, as most of our singers and our organist are in Winchester!Rachael Bennett’s Birthday:On 27th August It will be Racheal Bennett’s 70th birthday. Her father was Rector at All Saints for many years. To celebrate, her family is coming for a picnic Little Munden church and would love to see anyone who remembers them. It will begin at 12noon in the churchyard (or in church if it’s raining). Please come and join in and bring your picnic and chairs if you have them. If you’d like to know more, speak to Barbara 01920 438277.Come and sing evensong:On Sunday 28th August at 6.30pm in St Mary's there will be a Come and Sing Evensong when our own choir will be joined by singers from other local choirs. Music will include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Do come and support this special service if you can.HELPERS NEEDED, PLEASE!Please consider the next two pleas. It’s so much easier not to have to tap on shoulders, but if no-one steps forward, that’s what we will be doing!Holiday Bible Club 29th August – 1st September:Preparations are advancing for this year’s HBC in St Mary’s. Please publicise it to any children you know; there are fliers in our churches. We are still looking for helpers, please! The club will run from 10.00 until 2.30 each day. If you can volunteer for some or all of the time, please speak to Caroline or Lizzy, or email caroline@ubsms.org.uk.Little Angels - Mums and Toddlers group:We are planning to start a Mum’s and Toddlers group in September on Fridays from 9.30 until 11 in St. Mary’s. We need volunteers to serve tea, make biscuits, tell stories and possibly help with set up and clear down. Red Balloon will be leading. Please see John if you can help.Sunday lunch:Our next Sunday lunch at the Star will be on Sunday 28th August. Numbers are limited this month so please book early. Please contact Heather 07909 065550.Memorial Jazz concert 10th September 6.30 for 7.00:A concert will be held in St Mary’s on 10th September in memory of our own Len Sparks. John Petters New Orleans Jazz Stars, who were great friends of Len’s, will play and all proceeds will go to St Mary’s. Tickets, at £10, are available from Anne, Rebecca or Caroline, or at the door.Thank you!To all who supported the performance of Pygmalion at Brockholds Manor. After all the costs, £1,250 was raised for St Catherine’s church.Operation Christmas Child:If you’re buying things for shoe boxes, this is a really good time to find stationery at bargain prices! Pens, pencils and notebooks are all reduced in the run up to our schools going back. For more information about OCC shoe boxes and what can go in them, please speak to Lizzy.Website:Our benefice website is on the www.achurchnearyou.com platform. The benefice page is: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7825/benefice. Please visit it to see the range of information there.Services for the next few weeksMidweek services each week: Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP), St Catherine’s Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:Sunday 21st August 8.00 am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints28th August 10.30 am Morning worship, St Mary’s4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints6.30 pm ‘Come and sing’ evensong, St Mary’s4th September 8.00 am Holy communion St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints11th September 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints18th September 8.00 am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints4.00 pm The Centre, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings:Genesis 21:1-10 (p 21); Galatians 4:21-31 (p 1171).Holy communion – changes to our practice:Our PCCs decided at their recent meeting that we will start to come to the rail for communion once more, and that we will offer wine from the common chalice as well as intincted wafers. The way this will work will be explained in our services, and we will make sure that there is opportunity to take communion in a way that is comfortable for you. We do remind you, though, that it’s not permitted to intinct (dip) your own wafer in the chalice.Choir singing at Winchester Cathedral this week:Our choir will be leading the worship at Winchester Cathedral from Thursday 18th August to Sunday 21st August. This is a tremendous privilege and opportunity to witness to many through the offering of music in worship. Please pray for them. The services will be:Evensong at 5.30pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)Eucharist at 11am and Evensong at 3.30pm (Sunday). If you are in the area on holiday or fancy a day trip then do come and support them. All services should be broadcast live on the Winchester Cathedral website: https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/worship/live-streaming/The 10.30 service in All Saints next Sunday will be a said service, as most of our singers and our organist will be in Winchester!Come and sing evensong:On Sunday 28th August at 6.30pm in St Mary's there will be a Come and Sing Evensong when our own choir will be joined by singers from other local choirs. Music will include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Do come and support this special service if you can.HELPERS NEEDED, PLEASE! Please consider the next two pleas. It’s so much easier not to have to tap on shoulders, but if no-one steps forward, that’s what we will be doing!Holiday Bible Club 29th August – 1st September:Preparations are advancing for this year’s HBC in St Mary’s. Please publicise it to any children you know; there are fliers in our churches. We are looking for helpers, please! The club will run from 10.00 until 2.30 each day. If you can volunteer for some or all of the time, please speak to Caroline or Lizzy, or email caroline@ubsms.org.uk.Little Angels - Mums and Toddlers group:We are planning to start a Mum’s and Toddlers group in September on Fridays from 9.30 until 11 in St. Mary’s. We need volunteers to serve tea, make cakes, tell stories and possibly help with set up and clear down. Red Balloon will be leading. Please see John if you can help.Sunday lunch:Our next Sunday lunch at the Star will be on Sunday 28th August. Numbers are limited this month so please book early. Please contact Heather 07909 065550.Memorial Jazz concert 10th September 6.30 for 7.00:A concert will be held in St Mary’s on 10th September in memory of our own Len Sparks. John Petters New Orleans Jazz Stars, who were great friends of Len’s, will play and all proceeds will go to St Mary’s. Tickets, at £10, are available from Anne, Rebecca or Caroline, or at the door.Mexico 2022:We have had several messages and photos from our group of young people currently in Mexico, building a timber framed house! Internet is patchy and phone calls prohibitively expensive, but the leaders are making sure their parents are kept informed. Please continue to pray for them and for their leaders as they undertake this life-changing challenge.Website:Our benefice website is on the www.achurchnearyou.com platform. The benefice page is: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7825/benefice. Please visit it to see the range of information there.Services for the next few weeksMidweek services each week: Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP), St Catherine’s Wednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:Sunday 14th August 10.30am Holy communion, St Mary’s4.00pm The Centre, All SaintsSunday 21st August 8.00am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30am Holy communion, All Saints4.00pm The Centre, All Saints28th August 10.30am Morning worship, St Mary’s4.00pm The Centre, All Saints6.30pm ‘Come and sing’ evensong, St Mary’s4th September 8.00am Holy communion, St Mary’s10.30am Morning worship, All Saints4.00pm The Centre, All Saints11th September 10.30am Holy communion, St Mary’s4.00pm The Centre, All Saints
This weekend’s Bible readings: Amos 5:21-24 (p 920); Galatians 4:8-20 (p 1170). Mexico 2022: Tomorrow, six of our young people will set off for Mexico, with a much larger group of young people from groups in the UK with which Red Balloon is associated. This trip was originally planned for 2020, but had to be postponed because of Covid. In partnership with Amor Ministries’ (Urban Saints) Rebuild programme, they will be helping to build simple houses for people living in poverty in Mexico, who otherwise would never have the chance to have their own home. The families who will benefit are nominated by their local churches, and our young people will be involved in work with local children as well as the physical building work. Their sleeping accommodation will be on a secure site, and each building team will meet with other volunteers for discussions and activities in the evenings. Please pray for them and for their leaders as they undertake this life-changing challenge. HELPERS NEEDED, PLEASE! Please consider the next two pleas. It’s so much easier not to have to tap on shoulders, but if no-one steps forward, that’s what we will be doing! Holiday Bible Club 29th August – 1st September: Preparations are advancing for this year’s HBC in St Mary’s. Posters are up and children are signing up. Please publicise it to any children you know; there are fliers in our churches. We are looking for helpers, please! The club will run from 10.00 until 2.30 each day. If you can volunteer for some or all of the time, please speak to Caroline or Lizzy, or email caroline@ubsms.org.uk. Mums and Toddlers group: We are planning to start a Mum’s and Toddlers group in September on Fridays from 9.30 until 11 in St. Mary’s. We need volunteers to serve tea, make cakes, tell stories and possibly help with set up and clear down. Red Balloon will be leading. Please see John if you can help. Holy communion – changes to our practice: Our PCCs decided at their recent meeting that we will start to come to the rail for communion once more, and that we will offer wine from the common chalice as well as intincted wafers. The way this will work will be explained in our services, and we will make sure that there is opportunity to take communion in a way that is comfortable for you. We do remind you, though, that it’s not permitted to intinct (dip) your own wafer in the chalice. Men’s Group: The men’s group is recruiting! If anyone (male!) would like to join us on a Wednesday evening, at 7.30, you are most welcome. At present we are meeting at the Star in Standon, although the venue varies. We have fellowship, bible study, prayer and a beer. What’s not to like? See John if you are interested. Choir singing at Winchester Cathedral: Our choir will be leading the worship at Winchester Cathedral from Thursday 18th August to Sunday 21st August. This is a tremendous privilege and opportunity to witness to many through the offering of music in worship. Please pray for them. The services will be: Evensong at 5.30pm (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Eucharist at 11am and Evensong at 3.30pm (Sunday). If you are in the area on holiday or fancy a day trip then do come and support them. All services should be broadcast live on the Winchester Cathedral website. https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/worship/live-streaming/ On Sunday 28th August at 6.30pm in St Mary's there will be a Come and Sing Evensong when our own choir will be joined by singers from other local choirs. Music will include Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Do come and support this special service if you can. Sunday lunch: Our next Sunday lunch at the Star will be on Sunday 28th August. Numbers are limited this month so please book early. Please contact Heather 07909 065550. Knit & Natter group: There is no meeting in August. The next one is on 8th September 2022. If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us for a couple of hours in the Sargent room (at the back of Standon village hall) at 2pm usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. For more information please contact Diane on 01920 821130 or Marion on 01920 745683. Website: Our benefice website is on the www.achurchnearyou.com platform. The benefice page is: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7825/benefice. Please visit it to see the range of information there. Services for the next few weeksMidweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP), St Catherine'sWednesdays, 9.30am Morning Worship & Bible study, St Mary'sSunday services:Sunday 7th August 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning Worship, All Saints4.00pm The Centre, All SaintsSunday 14th August 10.30am Holy Communion, St Mary's4.00pm The Centre, All SaintsSunday 21st August 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Holy Communion, All Saints4.00pm The Centre, All Saints28th August 10.30am Morning Worship, St Mary's4.00pm The Centre, All Saints6.30pm 'Come and sing' evensong, St Mary's4th September 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary's10.30am Morning Worship, All Saints4.00pm The Centre, All Saints
