Pew Sheet 3rd Jan 2021
United Benefice of St Bartholomew Lower Cam with Coaley
January 3rd Second Sunday of Christmas 9.15am Epiphany Communion (Co) 11.00am Epiphany Communion (LC) Revd. Bob Callaghan both Churches
January 5th 8.00pm Zoom Service of Compline
January 6th No Zoom Coffee Morning
January 10th First Sunday of Epiphany 9.15am Parish Communion (Co) 11.00am Parish Communion (LC) Collect Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God. Amen. Intercessions Lord of glory: hear our prayer. In your prayers this week could you pray for our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika and for Churches Together, Dursley Tabernacle U.R.C. Post Communion All praise to you, almighty God and heavenly king who sent your Son into the world to take our nature upon him and to be born of a pure virgin: grant that, as we are born again in him, so he may continually dwell in us and reign on earth as he reigns in heaven, now and for ever. Amen.
First Reading – Isaiah 60 v1-6 1Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Gospel Reading – Matthew 2 v1-12 1In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: 6‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” 7Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” 9When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. 10th January – Magazine notes to Barbara or Gill – thank you
7th February - Christingle Service
Message from Revd Sue I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, beautiful gifts and prayers. I feel overwhelmed by your generosity and love. With love and prayers Sue Magazine Dedication The Magazine Editorial Committee would like to offer the chance to dedicate the colour front page of the Church Magazine to a loved-one. The cost of this is £20 and please contact Gill for a choice of covers. Your used Christmas Cards Your used Christmas Cards can be recycled for charity. Please leave them, in bags please NOT LOOSE, in the box inside the church near the entrance door. Please note that owing to COVID restrictions, the church is only likely to be open on Sunday, for morning service. Last day for receipt of cards is SUNDAY 10th JANUARY. No cards will be taken to the Cobalt Unit after this date (LC) Revd. Peter Fewings can be contacted on 07795206590 or ptfewings@gmail.com
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