St Peter & St Paul Langham
Carol Service
Langham Baptist Church
Sunday 7 December 2014 6:00pm
Oakham Team Clergy Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani Team Rector (Oakham) 01572 722108 lee@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Janet Tebby Team Vicar (Whissendine, Teigh, Ashwell, Market Overton) 01664 474096 janet@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Hildred Crowther Assistant Priest 01572 767779 hildred@oakhamteam.org.uk Revd Dr Dominic Coad Curate 01572 770024 dominic@oakhamteam.org.uk
Lay Ministers Mr Vyv Wainwright Reader – 01572 759157 vyv@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr Alan Rudge Reader – 01572 755570 alan@oakhamteam.org.uk Mr David Pattinson Reader – 01572 723884 david@oakhamteam.org.uk Ms Robin Robson Reader – 01572 757404 robin@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Gail Rudge Parish Evangelist – 01572 755570 gail@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Jenni Duffy Parish Evangelist – 01572 720064 jenni@oakhamteam.org.uk Mrs Madeleine Morris Pastoral Assistant – 01572 868418 madeleine@oakhamteam.org.uk
Director of Music Mr Kevin Slingsby – 01572 898242 kevin@oakhamteam.org.uk
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Congregational Carol
1. God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, for Jesus Christ our Saviour was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy.
3. The shepherds at those tidings rejoicèd much in mind, and left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm, and wind, and went to Bethlehem straightway this blessèd Babe to find: 4. But when to Bethlehem they came, whereat this infant lay, they found him in a manger, where oxen feed on hay; his mother Mary kneeling unto the Lord did pray:
2. From God our heavenly Father a blessèd angel came, and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same, how that in Bethlehem was born: the Son of God by name:
5. Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place, and with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface: O tidings of comfort and joy. Words & Music: English Traditional; Arranged, David Willcocks
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Bidding Prayer
Beloved in Christ, at this Christmas-tide let it be our care and delight to hear again the message of the angels: and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger. Therefore let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious Redemption brought us by this Holy Child. But first let us pray for the needs of his whole world; for peace on earth and goodwill among all his people; for unity and brotherhood within the Church he came to build, and especially in this our group of parishes.
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And because this world would rejoice his heart, let us remember, in his name, the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed; the sick and them that mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love. Lastly let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no man can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom in the lord Jesus we are one for evermore. These prayers and praises let us humbly offer up to the throne of heaven, in the words which Christ himself hath taught us: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. Please sit
Choir Carol
The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green: the trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree.
For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all; but now I see ‘tis found in Christ the apple tree.
His beauty doth all things excel: by faith I know, but ne’er can tell, the glory which I now can see in Jesus Christ the apple tree.
I’m weary with my former toil, here I will sit and rest awhile: under the shadow I will be, of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive; which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree: Words, Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, compiled by Joshua Smith; Music, Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987); Campion Press
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First Reading – Isaiah 9.2-7 Christ's birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Please stand
Congregational Carol
1. Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.
4. For he is our childhood's pattern, day by day like us he grew, he was little, weak, and helpless, tears and smiles like us he knew; and he feeleth for our sadness, and he shareth in our gladness.
2. He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all, and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; with the poor, and mean, and lowly, lived on earth our Saviour holy.
5. And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love, for that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above; and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone.
3. And through all his wondrous childhood he would honour and obey, love, and watch the lowly maiden, in whose gentle arms he lay; Christian children all must be mild, obedient, good as he.
6. Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing by, we shall see him; but in heaven, set at God's right hand on high; when like stars his children crowned all in white shall wait around.
Words: C. F. Alexander; Music: H. J. Gauntlett; harmonised, A. H. Mann descant, David Willcocks; Oxford University Press
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Second Reading – Luke 1.26-35
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.
Choir Carol The Angel Gabriel from Heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; ‘All Hail!’ said he, ‘thou lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, ‘To me be as it pleaseth God’, she said, ‘My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name’: Most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!
For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honour thee, Thy son shall be Immanuel, by seers foretold; Most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!
Of her, Immanuel, the Chrhist was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say Most highly favoured lady.’ Gloria!
Gabriel’s Message: Words, paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould; Music, Basque Carol, arr. Malcolm Archer
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Congregational Carol
Ding dong! merrily on high In heaven the bells are ringing; Ding dong! verily the sky Is riven with angel singing: Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis.
E'en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And iö, iö, iö, By priest and people sungen:
Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers: Words, G. R. Woodward; Music, 16th century French melody harmonised Charles Wood
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Third Reading – Luke 2.1-7
St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Choir Carol So gentle the donkey that carries a maiden, And gentle the carpenter leading them down We’ll follow the donkey, the sheep and the oxen Who show us the way to a King and a crown. So silent the oxen surveying their manger. And silent the mother of highest renown We’ll follow the donkey, the sheep and the oxen Who show us the way to a King and a crown. So humble the sheep on the Bethlehem hillside, And humble the shepherds who run through the town We’ll follow the donkey, the sheep and the oxen Who show us the way to a King and a crown. Then dance with the shepherds and sing with the angels, The noise of our praises all others shall drown We’ll follow the donkey, the sheep and the oxen Who show us the way to a King and a crown. So Gentle The Donkey: Words, Paul Wigmore; Music, John Barnard; Oxford University Press
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Congregational Carol
1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around.
2. ‘Fear not,’ said he (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind); ’Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind.
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3. ‘To you in David’s town this day is born of David’s line a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign:
5. Thus spake the Seraph; and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song:
4. ‘The heavenly Babe you there shall find 6. ‘All glory be to God on high, to human view displayed, and to the earth be peace; all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, goodwill henceforth from heaven to men and in a manger laid.’ begin and never cease. Words: Nahum Tate; Music Winchester Old
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Fourth Reading – Luke 2.8-20
The shepherds go to the manger In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Please stand 1. In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Congregational Carol 2. Our God, heaven cannot hold him nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign: in the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
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3. Enough for him whom cherubim worship night and day, a breastful of milk and a mangerful of hay; enough for him whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore.
4. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air, but only his mother in her maiden bliss, worshiped the Belovèd with a kiss.
5. What can I give him, poor as I am? if I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, if I were a wise man I would do my part; yet what I can I give him, give my heart. Words: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894) Music: Cranham, Gustav Holst (18784-1934)
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Fifth Reading – Matthew 2.1-11
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 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.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: ‘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.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. 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.” 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. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. 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.
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Congregational Carol
1. The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
4. This star drew nigh to the northwest, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
5. Then entered in those wise men three full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
2. They lookèd up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.
6. Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord; that hath made heaven and earth of nought, and with his blood mankind hath bought.
3. And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went.
Words: From William Sandys’ Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern 1833 Music: The First Nowell, English traditional melody arr John Stainer (1840-1901)
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Sixth Reading – Christmas by John Betjeman
The bells of waiting Advent ring, The Tortoise stove is lit again And lamp-oil light across the night Has caught the streaks of winter rain In many a stained-glass window sheen From Crimson Lake to Hookers Green.
And London shops on Christmas Eve Are strung with silver bells and flowers As hurrying clerks the City leave To pigeon-haunted classic towers, And marbled clouds go scudding by The many-steepled London sky.
The holly in the windy hedge And round the Manor House the yew Will soon be stripped to deck the ledge, The altar, font and arch and pew, So that the villagers can say 'The church looks nice' on Christmas Day.
And girls in slacks remember Dad, And oafish louts remember Mum, And sleepless children's hearts are glad. And Christmas-morning bells say 'Come!' Even to shining ones who dwell Safe in the Dorchester Hotel.
Provincial Public Houses blaze, Corporation tramcars clang, On lighted tenements I gaze, Where paper decorations hang, And bunting in the red Town Hall Says 'Merry Christmas to you all'.
And is it true, This most tremendous tale of all, Seen in a stained-glass window's hue, A Baby in an ox's stall ? The Maker of the stars and sea Become a Child on earth for me ?
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And is it true ? For if it is, No loving fingers tying strings Around those tissued fripperies, The sweet and silly Christmas things, Bath salts and inexpensive scent And hideous tie so kindly meant,
No love that in a family dwells, No carolling in frosty air, Nor all the steeple-shaking bells Can with this single Truth compare That God was man in Palestine And lives today in Bread and Wine.
Choir Carol I heard the bells on Christmas Day their old familiar carols play, and mild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth this Christmastide.
And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘for hate is strong, and mocks the song of peace on earth this Christmastide.’
Till, ringing, singing on its way, the world revolved from night to day, a voice, a chime, a chant sublime of peace on earth this Christmastide.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: ‘God is not dead; nor does he sleep! The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth this Christmastide.
The Bell Carol: Words: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (adap) 1807-1882); Music: Philip Ledger (1937-2012)
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Congregational Carol
1. Hark! the herald angels sing: 'Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!' Joyful, all ye nations rise! Join the triumph of the skies! With the angelic host proclaim: 'Christ is born in Bethlehem!' Hark! the herald angels sing: 'Glory to the new-born King!'
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord: late in time behold him come, offspring of a Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with man to dwell: Jesus, our Emmanuel!
3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth. Words, C Wesley, G Whitefield & M Madan; Music, J L F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
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Seventh Reading – John 1.1-14
St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every one that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Please sit
Choir Carol
Torches, torches, run with torches, all the way to Bethlehem! Christ is born and now lies sleeping; come and sing your song to him!
Ah, Roro, Roro, my baby, ah, Rora, my love, Roro; sleep you well, my heart’s own darling, while we sing you our Roro.
Sing, my friends, and make you merry, joy and mirth and joy again; lo, he lives, the King of heaven, now and evermore. Amen. Words: from the Galician, trans J B Trend; Music: John Joubert (b 1927)
Please stand 1. Unto us is born a Son, king of quires supernal: see on earth his life begun, of lords the Lord eternal, of lords the Lord eternal.
Congregational Carol 2. Christ, from heav’n descending low, comes on earth a stranger; ox and ass their owner know, becradled in the manger, becradled in the manger.
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Men 3. This did Herod sore affray, and grievously bewilder, so he gave the word to slay, and slew the little childer, and slew the little childer.
Ladies 4. Of his love and mercy mild this the Christmas story; and O that Mary’s gentle Child might lead us up to glory, might lead us up to glory!
All 5. O and A, and A and O, cum cantibus in choro, let our merry organ go, benedicamus Domino, benedicamus Domino. Words: tr. G R Woodward; Music: from Piae Cantiones 1582; Arranged, David Willcocks
Prayers Christ the Saviour is born! Glory to Christ, Son of Mary; Born a child, you share our humanity: Glory to God in the highest! Glory to Christ, Son of David; Born to rule, you receive gifts from the wise: Glory to God in the highest! Glory to Christ, Son of Man; Born our Saviour, you are the light of the world: Glory to God in the highest! We celebrate the coming of our God with all the voices of heaven: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your gkory. Hosanna in the highest.
Congregational Carol 1. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright; round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
2. Silent night, holy night, shepherds first saw the sight: Glories stream from heav’n afar, heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia: Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born!
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3. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light; radiance beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at the birth, Jesus, Lord, at the birth. Words: Josef Mohr (1792-1848) trans John F Young; Muisic: Franz Gruber (1787-1863) arr Bob Chilcott (b 1955)
Blessing May the humility of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the joy of the angels and the peace of the Christ child be God’s gift to you this Christmas and evermore; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, theh Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia! Alleluia! In the name of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Scratch Choir for Christmas Eve - Come and Sing! Do you or someone in your family enjoy adding in a little harmony or descant to the Christmas carols each year? Then come and join our scratch choir on Christmas Eve. Short rehearsal - 5-5.30 (after the crib service) at the Parish Church Carolling in the Pub - 10pm at the Wheatsheaf Midnight Mass - 11pm at the Parish Church
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THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER
This Week
2:15pm – OAKHAM & BRAUNSTON MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING All Saints Oakham Church Hall Communion service followed by Christmas entertainment. All welcome. If there are any Tuesday boxes still to be given in, please bring them to the meeting.
MONDAY 8 DECEMBER 6:00-8:30pm – LATE NIGHT SHOPPING All Saints Oakham Church open for mulled wine and carols. An oasis of peace from shopping!
TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER
10:00am -12:00pm – OPEN HOUSE Home of Pamela & Gordon Woods, 3 Peterborough Avenue, Oakham All are welcome.
6:00pm – CAROL SINGING Ashwell Garden Centre Carol singing with brass accompaniment. Shop open. Mulled wine and refreshments.
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER
FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER
10:00am –MOTHERS’ UNION CORPORATE COMMUNION Chapel of St John & St Anne Please note this replaces the usual 3rd Wednesday MU service.
7:30pm – RUTLAND THREE ARTS SOCIETY MUSIC GROUP Methodist Church Hall, Northgate, Oakham Desert Island Discs – Dr Laurence Howard, Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Non-members welcome (£3 charge).
WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Pianists A selection of piano music from across the centuries.
SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER 2:00pm-4:00pm – CHRISTINGLE MAKING All Saints Oakham Come to help make the Christingles and meet new friends, children especially welcome.
THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER 12:15-12:45pm – CELTIC MIDDAY PRAYER St Edmund Egleton Come and weave a little silence onto your lips, come and weave a little silence onto your mind and come and weave a little silence onto your soul and join us if you can. All Welcome. For further details please contact Vyv Wainwright 01572 755752.
7:30pm – RUTLAND CHORAL SOCIETY ‘WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS’ All Saints Oakham Enjoy some seasonal music with audience participation, and a glass of mulled wine! Tickets £8 (children free) from 01572 460000, Music&More or wegottickets.com.
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THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER
7:30pm – CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC St Peter & St Paul Langham Rutland Concert Band Doors open and bar from 7:00pm. Tickets £10 (students £5) from Debbie (723533), Hilary (757435), Music&More or wegottickets.com.
7:30pm – OAKHAM TOWN FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS All Saints Oakham With the Team Choir Laudamus.
SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER 9:00am – CHRISTINGLE SERVICE St Peter & St Paul Market Overton
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER 11:00am – CHRISTINGLE SERVICE St Mary Ashwell Inspiring childrens service with carols and the lighting of Christingles. Collection in aid of the Childrens Society. 2:00pm – BAPTISM All Saints Oakham
10:30am – SUNDAY SCHOOL NATIVITY TABLEAU All Saints Oakham 4:00pm –CAROL SERVICE St Mary Ashwell Carols for all the family.
4:00pm – CHRISTINGLE SERVICE All Saints Oakham
6:00pm –CAROL SERVICE St Andrew Whissendine Traditional carol service with Team Choir. 6:00pm –CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT All Saints Braunston Carol Service for the whole village. 6:00pm – TRADITIONAL CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE St Peter Brooke Afterwards stay for mulled wine and seasonal nibbles.
4:00pm – CAROL SERVICE Holy Trinity Teigh 5:00pm – CAROL SERVICE St Andrew Hambleton 6:00pm – CAROL SERVICE St Peter & St Paul Market Overton With the Team Choir Laudamus.
WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER
SATURDAY 3 JANUARY
1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Pupils of Catmose College
2:30pm – ANNUAL FAMILY PANTOMIME Key Theatre, Peterborough Jack and the Beanstalk. The tickets are booked – the best seats in the house! Invitations now available from the table near the South Door, from Sunday School Teachers, ASK or ASH leaders or Beryl Kirtland 01572 724103
6:00pm – CAROL SERVICE St Edmund Egleton 7:00pm – CATMOSE COLLEGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT All Saints Oakham
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Madeleine McCann and her family and all missing children
Please pray for The family and friends of Sylvia Seabrook (funeral at Gilroes Crematorium on Monday) and Katie Dickinson (funeral at Oakham on Tuesday); Kevin Morrell and Heather Parsons, married at Market Overton on Saturday; The family and friends of the two 7th Form students at Oakham School who were tragically killed in a road accident on Friday; The people of Ukraine; The hostages held by religious extremists and their families and friends; The girls kidnapped in Nigeria and other victims of religious extremism; The victims of the Ebola outbreak and those working to stop it and to develop a vaccine; The people of Hong Kong; Simon Tyler and the MSF team in Burma; The people whose lives are torn apart by war and violence, especially in Syria and Iraq; The Rutland Food Bank; The Drop-in Centre for more people to join the cooking team; Justin and John our Archbishops and Donald and John, our Bishops; Lee, Janet, Hildred & Dominic, our Team Clergy, and all lay members of the Ministry Team; All who are persecuted for their faith, especially in Sudan, CAR, Kenya, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, North Korea, China, Indonesia, Northern Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Pakistan;
Oakham Christmas Cards The annual Church Christmas card with donation to church funds will commence on Sunday 7 December. Please put cards in usual box in the narthex.
Oakham PCC Minutes The minutes of the recent PCC Meeting (18 November) are now displayed on the noticeboard by the North door.
Thank You A huge thank you to all who have knitted sheep in support of the Oakham Travelling Nativities which begin their journeys today. All three sets now contain a full flock of lovingly created sheep sporting an array of colours and personalities. The Bible Society Action Group has raised £585 from their recent Sponsored Walk and Songs of Praise. We would like to say thank you to all who supported either or both events. Sally Blythin & Stephan Johnson.
Langham Book Sale There is now a selection of books and magazines for sale in Langham Church in aid of church funds. If you have any to donate please ring 01572 757080 for collection. The books (including children’s) and magazines are on the old piano near the font. Have a browse and donate what you can. For any other details contact Gill Manning - 757080
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Give As You Live We would like to share with you a new way you can support the church - at no extra cost to you. It's called Give as you Live, and all you have to do is shop online with your favourite stores, just like you already do. Give as you Live brings together thousands of retailers that have signed up to donate to our church a percentage of every online purchase you make. Just by shopping online with stores including John Lewis, Amazon and Expedia, you could raise money for your local church, without adding to the cost of the shopping. It is easy to sign up – go to http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/ allsaintsoakham and support us every time you fill your basket (donations will be credited to your own church). If you have any problems, please speak to Beryl Kirtland or Kevin Slingsby.
Foodbank Christmas Hampers Sponsor a Hamper for £15. Rutland Foodbank will be giving Christmas Hampers to those who will struggle to buy the extra food items that make Christmas a treat. For this project we are asking for donations of cash, rather than food. £15 will sponsor one hamper. If you can help, please give your donation to Revd Dominic Coad – please make cheques payable to Rutland Foodbank.
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Services During The Week Monday 8 Dec
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham
02:00 Pram & Toddler Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham
Tuesday 9 Dec
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:00 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion Oakham
Wednesday 08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10 Dec 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham 10:00 Holy Communion J&A 05:30 Meditation J&A 10:30 Holy Communion Ashwell Thursday 11 Dec
09:00 Team Communion Oakham 12:00 Ecumenical Prayer Oakham 09:45 Tiny Tots Oakham 12:15 Celtic Prayer Egleton 10:30 Little Angels Market Overton 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham
Friday 12 Dec
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 12:30 Village Prayers Braunston 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham 04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 BCP Communion Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham
Services Next Sunday – 14 December (3rd of Advent) Oakham
08:00 Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30 Parish Communion
Whissendine
08:00 Holy Communion 11:00 Family Service
Teigh Market Overton Ashwell Langham Braunston Brooke Hambleton Egleton
02:00 Baptism 04:00 Christingle 06:00 Evensong
04:00 Carol Service 06:00 Carol Service 11:00 11:00 11:00 08:00
Christingle Service Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion (BCP) 05:00 Carol Service
Next Week’s Readings at Holy Communion Advent 3: Isaiah 61.1-4,8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24; John 1.6-8,19-28
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