Pew Sheet for Epiphany. 2nd Jan 2022
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United Benefice of St Bartholomew Lower Cam with Coaley
January 2nd Epiphany 9.30am Parish Communion (Co) 11.00am Parish Communion (LC) Revd. Pauline Godfrey both Churches
January 4th No Morning Prayer (LC)
January 5th No Holy Communion (LC) 8.00pm Zoom Service of Compline
January 9th First Sunday of Epiphany 9.30am Parish Communion (Co) Revd. Rob Axford 11.00am Parish Communion (LC) Revd. Peter Fewings
Collect Creator of the heavens, who led the Magi by a star to worship the Christ-child: guide and sustain us, that we may find our journey’s end
Intercessions Light of the world: shine in our darkness.
In your prayers this week could you pray for our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal and for Churches Together, St Bartholomew’s, Lower Cam.
Post Communion Lord God, the bright splendour whom the nations seek: may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light discern the glory of your presence in your Son, the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Reading – Isaiah 60- v1-6
1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. Gospel Reading – Matthew 2 v1-12 1 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “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.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. 5 They 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.’” 7 Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 8 Then 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.” 9 When 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. 10 When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 On 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. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
Vacancy Prayer
Heavenly Father, during this vacancy, Lord Jesus, we know that you have plans for us Holy Spirit, please guide all who are seeking the right person for us, and those who are seeking the right place for their ministry, that together we may discover your way for the future and see your kingdom grow. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
January 11th – 2.00pm – Mothers’ Union in Lower Cam Church (LC)
January 16th - 3.00pm – Music and Cake on Zoom
January 17th – 2.00pm – Ladies Group in Lower Cam Church (LC)
January 18th – 10.00am – Social Events Committee meeting in Lower Cam Church (LC)
January 27th – 10.30am to 12 noon – Coffee, Cake and Company in Lower Cam Church (LC)
‘Art with Heart’ is back on at Lower Cam (in the Church) on Fridays at 9.30am - 11.30am (LC)
If anybody would like to sponsor the colour front cover of the Church Magazine, please contact Gill or Barbara. Many thanks.
St. Bartholomews’s Church, Coaley – Website www.stbartholomewcoaley.org.uk Lower Cam Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/stbartslowercam/ Coaley Facebook Page https://m.facebook.com/CoaleyChurch/?locale2=en_GB
Please send all notices for the Pew Sheet to Sarah by midday Wednesday. Thank you. sarah.st.barts.cam.coaley@gmail.com 0787 296 8097
Revd. Peter Fewings can be contacted on 07795206590 or ptfewings@gmail.com |
