Dear friends,
This Sunday we will include remembrance at the war memorial in our 10.30 service.
A little word
He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Isaiah 2. 4 (NRSV)
This prophesy from Isaiah could be interpreted as being at the end of time, but I want to say the Kingdom of God is here, now. So a world free from conflict is what we work for and towards even if it may not come to fruition immediately. I long for the day when war will be no more!
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for all those who act as peacemakers.
- For conflict zones, for hearts to be changed.
- For our new Archdeacon, David, as he gets started.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Holy Communion
Remembrance Sunday
Readings: Romans 8.31-39 & Matthew 22.15-22
CoGs, our childrens group, runs today.
Refreshments are available after the service.
7pm Reflective Service
This Sunday, we’ll have an open space with icons, music, silence and prayers.
We’ll spend time prayerfully remembering those who have lost their lives in conflicts, and asking for God’s peace in ongoing conflicts around the world.
This Week’s Headlines
Thank you for your generosity
We are sending off £280 to Macmillan Cancer Support that was raised at Beer & Hymns at the Bay Horse.
Another £130 is going to the Disaster Emergency Committee from our Harvest offering.
28.6kg of food went to Burngreave Foodbank. That will provide 65 meals to people in need.
Coming up…
Monday 17 Nov – 7 – 9pm
We are hosting the twinned Deanery gathering. A chance to hear good news stories, a message from Bishop Pete and an opportunity to get to know Bishop Leah and Archdeacon David.
What’s on?
Friday – Craft & Chat in Welcome Centre, 1-3pm
Thursday 13/11 – Holy Communion at 10am (in Church) followed by refreshments and Lunch Club to follow.
Thursday 13/11 – Singing & Silence at 7.15pm