Pew sheet 10th Jan 2016

The Parish of St Mary, Richmond with St Michael & All Angels Hudswell Sunday 10th January 2016 Baptism of Christ We offer a warm welcome to any visitors who are here with us today. Do stay for refreshments after the service. This morning’s service is for everyone and if needed there is a children’s area at the back of church. Lord’s Prayer and Communion Cubes for children are available for anyone to use during the service. Please just ask if you would like to borrow one.

There is an induction loop system in the church and all hearing aid users are invited to switch to ‘T.’ Large print hymn books

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Sunday 10th January 2016 Baptism of Christ 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John Readings Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 10.00am Sung Eucharist Rev John 6.30pm Choral Evensong Rev Mark/Gillian Lunn Wednesday 13th January 2016 9.15am Holy Communion 2.00pm Funeral of Marjorie Rutherford Thursday 14th January 2016 10.30am Holy Communion (Holy Trinity) Friday 15th January 2016 11.00pm Funeral of Doris West Sunday 17th January 2016 Epiphany 2 8.00am Holy Communion Rev John / Scott Lunn Readings Isaiah 62:1-5, I Corinth 12:1-11, John 2:1-11 10.00am All Age Eucharist Rev John / Scott Lunn 4.00pm Café Church - speaker Rev David Day

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Those mentioned in the Daily Prayer Calendar in the magazine.

All those in particular need of God’s comfort and healing, including, Alfred Wood, Mark Willey, Gavin Wheldon, Pamela Wheatley, Lorna Stewart, Janet Smith, Janet Quilley, Bill Overall, Jennifer Mole, Mary Hartnell, Jasmine Guy, Janet Emmerson, Mildred Burrell, Harry Bell, George Bell, Jenny Beaumont, Barbara Beatham, Liz Atkinson, Enid Alderson, Bill Abbott and all the patients at the Friary Hospital.

We commend unto God’s merciful keeping those who have recently died including John Turner, Marjorie Rutherford, Doris West and Robert Scotting. We pray that God will bring comfort to all who mourn their loss.

Also those whose anniversaries fall during the coming week: 10th Paul Beaumont, Francis Wilson, Jeffrey Hartley, Pamela Layton th 11 Leslie Roberts, Murry Brunskill, Arthur Lines 12th Charles Sandys, Dorothy Dixon, Olive Severs 13th Betty Miller, Betty Haigh, Roy Bailey 14th John Day, John Fry 15th Mollie Hamilton 16th Tommy Blenkiron, Annie Elliott, Rosalind Brennand, Bernard Shaw, Freddie Briggs BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE – Any names to be entered in this Book should be given to Ann McDonald (01748 823223) along with the date of death and a donation of £5 Jennifer Jackson thanks everyone for their prayers. She is steadily recovering from major surgery in Newcastle Freeman Hospital and is pleased to announce the birth of a new granddaughter during this time.

Thank you to all who sent greetings to friends at St Mary's by displaying a Christmas card on the cupboard at the back of church and giving a donation to Christian Aid. If you've not yet managed to find someone to give your donation to, there are envelopes at the back of church which can be handed to Graham Merlane, Judith Barber or Anne Simpson. Total raised will be announced next week.

Olive wood products Items sold during Advent at St. Mary's raised £175. All money raised is sent by a couple in Harrogate directly to Bethlehem, and distributed to local families. Please continue to pray for justice and peace for both Palestinians and Israelis, whose present and future are inextricably bound together.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) Wednesday 20th January: Agape Meal at 7.00pm in the Town Hall, hosted by St. Mary's. This is a wonderful opportunity to share with members of other churches in Richmond. Offers of help are needed to prepare sandwiches/set up/ serve hot drinks. Please contact Sheila Pearson, John Dickinson or Anne Simpson today; they also have tickets (free!) if you're planning to come; this helps with numbers for catering.

Thursday 21st January: United Prayers 12.00-12.40pm in Holy Trinity. Led by St. Mary's.

Café Church at St Mary's meets next Sunday at 4pm to enjoy teas, coffees and home baking around café style tables. We are delighted to be welcoming Rev David Day to join us for this relaxed service which closes with compline. He has chosen to talk about "The body...temple or compost heap?!"

Amongst many roles he was principal of St John’s College in Durham and a very good speaker. It should be an excellent way to spend a chilly January afternoon!

If you would like further information or would like to bake or help with teas and coffees on the day please speak to Gillian or Wendy

The collection for Christians Against Poverty raised £148.

Thank you to everyone who gave.

Church Security – Due to recent acts of vandalism, we have been advised by the police to keep the church building locked for the foreseeable future. If you require access please contact one of the key holders.

DATES FOR THE DIARY Sunday 17th January 3.30pm in Ripon Cathedral the Installation of the Revd Canon Beverley Mason as Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven.

Tuesday 26th January 2.00pm in the Methodist Church Hall the Mothers’ Union party with entertainment by the Dalesfolk.

Sunday 7th February 6.00pm Illuminate’s 1st Anniversary Commencing week beginning 15th February 2016 Lent House Groups. A full list of venues will be provided in advance.

Friday 4th March Women’s World Day of Prayer. The service will be held this year at the Roman Catholic Church. Times to follow.

Saturday 5th March 10.00am at the Rokeby Inn Exploring Faith with Bishop Nick Baines.

All notices for the next pew sheet by Thursday evening please to Liz Chambers.

Contacts Rector: Tel: E mail:

Rev John Chambers 01748 821241 j_echambers@btinternet.com

Administrator: Tel: E mail:

Claire Murray 07737482611 pa.richmondhudswellparish@gmail.com

Pew sheet: Tel: E mail:

Liz Chambers 01748 821241 liz.m.chambers56@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.richmondhudswellparish.org.uk