All Saints Oakham
Sunday School Nativity
Sunday 21 December 2014 10:30am
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
Oakham Team Office Mrs Janine Weaver Team Administrator 01572 724007 office@oakhamteam.org.uk The Team Office is staffed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am- 1pm, Thursdays 11am-3pm and Fridays by email. Notices for inclusion in the pew sheet should be sent to notices@oakhamteam.org.uk or delivered to the office by Wednesday at 11 am.
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Opening Carol 1. See him lying on a bed of straw, a draughty stable with an open door; Mary cradling the babe she bore – the prince of glory is his name.
2. Star of silver, sweep across the skies, show where Jesus in the manger lies; shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise to see the saviour of the world!
O now carry me to Bethlehem to see the Lord of love again: just as poor as was the stable then, the prince of glory when he came!
3. Angels, sing again the song you sang, sing the glory of God’s gracious plan; sing that Bethlehem’s little baby can be the saviour of us all.
4. Mine are riches, from your poverty, from your innocence, eternity; mine forgiveness by your death for me, child of sorrow for my joy.
Confession Hear the words of the angel to Joseph: ‘You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ Therefore let us confess our sins. You were born for our salvation: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. You came as Saviour to bring wholeness and peace: Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. You come to bring light into the darkness of our lives: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
The Nativity Presented by the Sunday School and ASH group
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Carols Sung during the Nativity 1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee to-night.
2. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth; for Christ is born of Mary; and, gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond’ring love.
3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming; but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.
Children only 1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. All 2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
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The Advent Wreath As the fourth Advent Candle is lit we pray Advent 4 Lord Jesus, Light of the world, blessed is Gabriel who brought good news; blessed is Mary your mother and ours. Bless your Church preparing for Christmas; and bless us your children who long for your coming. Amen. We sing the Advent Candle Song Advent 1 Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray, longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for gladness on that Day. Advent 2 Prophet voices loudly crying, making pathways clear; glimpsing glory, self-denhying, calling all to hear. Through their message – challenged, shaken – hearts awaken: God is near! Advent 3 John the Baptist, by his preaching and by water poured, brought to those who heard his teaching news of hope restored: ‘Keep your vision strong and steady, and be ready for the Lord.’ Advent 4 Mary’s gift, beyond all telling, was to give Christ room. She gave God a human dwelling in a mother’s womb. Who could guess the final story? – cross and glory; empty tomb!
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Carol During which our offerings are received 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.
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.
2. Our God, heav’n cannot hold him nor earth sustain; heav’n and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable-place sufficed the Lord God almighty, Jesus Christ.
4. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; but only his mother in her maiden bliss worshipped the beloved 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.
Meditation Led by members of the ASK group
Carol 1. Joy to the world! The Lord is come; let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room and heav’n and nature sing.
2. Joy to the earth! The Saviour reigns; let us our songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy.
3. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love.
Blessing
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Pewsheet Deadlines
This Week
Please note the deadlines for the Pewsheet over Christmas as follows: Christmas Services – Mon 22 Dec 9pm; Sunday 28 Dec – Wed 24 Dec 11am; Sunday 4 Jan – Sat 27 Dec 11am
CHRISTMAS EVE
Today
HOLY COMMUNION 9:00pm at Hambleton; 11:00pm at Langham; 11:15pm at Whissendine; 11:30pm at Oakham.
9:00am – CHRISTINGLE SERVICE St Peter & St Paul Market Overton 10:30am – SUNDAY SCHOOL NATIVITY TABLEAU All Saints Oakham
CRIB SERVICES 3:30pm Journey to Jesus at Braunston; 4:00pm at Oakham, Whissendine & Langham; 6:00pm at Market Overton.
CHRISTMAS DAY
4:00pm –CAROL SERVICE St Mary Ashwell Carols for all the family.
HOLY COMMUNION 8:00am at Oakham & Brooke; 9:00am at Teigh; 9:15am at Egleton; 10:00am at Oakham; 10:30am at Ashwell & Market Overton; 11:00am at Braunston.
6:00pm –CAROL SERVICE St Andrew Whissendine Traditional carol service with Team Choir.
There is no Lunchtime Concert at Oakham on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
6:00pm –CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT All Saints Braunston Carol Service for the whole village.
SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER
6:00pm – TRADITIONAL CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE St Peter Brooke Afterwards stay for mulled wine and seasonal nibbles.
8:00am & 10:30am – HOLY COMMUNION All Saints Oakham The 8:00am Traditional Language Communion and the 10:30am Team Communion at Oakham will be the only services in the Team today.
No evening service at Oakham
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Looking Ahead THURSDAY 1 JANUARY 10:15am – TEAM WALKING GROUP Hambleton Peninsula A walk of about 5 miles around the Hambleton Peninsula followed by a Bring and Share lunch. Meet initially at 8 Peterborough Avenue at 10.15am with your contribution for the Bring and Share then motor to the fishermen's car park at Hambleton for a 10.30 am start. Afterwards return to Peterborough Avenue for lunch. Please contact Sally or Dennis Corton on 01572 722272 to monitor numbers. 11:30am – BELL SERVICE St Peter & St Paul Langham All are welcome along to this short service which celebrates the work of the bell ringing team. And if you can take it, there’s a glass of wine at the end!
SATURDAY 3 JANUARY 2:30pm – ANNUAL FAMILY PANTOMIME Key Theatre, Peterborough Jack and the Beanstalk.
WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 1:30pm – MUSIC AT LUNCHTIME All Saints Oakham Stephen Tatlow piano
THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 1:00pm – OAKHAM & BRAUNSTON MOTHERS’ UNION NEW YEAR LUNCH – Oakham Church Hall Please contact Meg Dyer (01572 771564) to confirm you can attend.
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The cost is £5. Please note the earlier time – see you there!
FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 7:30pm – RUTLAND THREE ARTS SOCIETY MUSIC GROUP Methodist Church Hall, Northgate, Oakham African Dream – Diane de Wet Non-members welcome (£3 charge).
TUESDAY 20 JANUARY 10:00am -12:00pm – OPEN HOUSE Home of Beryl & David Kirtland, 25 Brooke Road, Oakham All are welcome to call in for tea or coffee and a friendly chat.
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 6:00pm – HEALING EUCHARIST WITH LAYING ON OF HANDS All Saints Oakham A quiet reflective service of Holy Communion, with opportunity for prayer and the laying on of hands and anointing – replaces Evensong.
Please pray for The family and friends of Elaine Barnes, whose funeral took place at St John & St Anne on Monday; The family and friends of Audrey Riley, whose funeral took place at Whissendine on Wednesday; The family and friends of John Culshaw, whose funeral took place at Marholm Cemetery on Thursday; The family and friends of the Anna Haefeli and Anastasia Besedovska.
7th Form students at Oakham School tragically killed in a road accident, and for the whole school community as they come to terms with the loss. Anna’s funeral took place on Monday at Ketton; Those who will be homeless this Christmas and the organisations trying to help them 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; Madeleine McCann and her family and all missing children
Oakham Autumn Fair The proceeds of the Fair were £2165. Many thanks to all who supported the Fair and to all who gave their time in making and supplying the items for sale, and in helping on the day. Your efforts are much appreciated.
Oakham Christmas Cards The annual Church Christmas card with donation to church funds continues. Please put cards in usual box in the narthex.
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/all saintsoakham 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.
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Services During The Week Monday 22 Dec
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 09:00 Morning Prayer Langham
04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham 05:00 Evening Prayer Langham
Tuesday 23 Dec
08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham 04:00 Evening Prayer Oakham 10:00 Holy Communion Oakham
Christmas Eve Services Oakham
04:00 Crib Service 11:30 Midnight Communion
Whissendine
04:00 11:15 Market Overton 06:00 Langham 04:00 11:00 Braunston 03:30 Hambleton 09:00
Crib Service Midnight Communion Crib Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Journey to Jesus ‘Midnight’ Communion (CW Trad)
Christmas Morning Services Oakham
08:00 10:00 Teigh 09:00 Market Overton 10:30 Ashwell 10:30 Braunston 11:00 Brooke 08:00 Egleton 09:15
Holy Communion (CW Trad) Parish Communion Holy Communion (BCP) Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion (CW Trad)
Services Next Sunday – 28 December (1st of Christmas) Oakham
08:00 Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:30 Team Holy Communion
No other services in the Team
Next Week’s Readings at Holy Communion Christmas 1: Isaiah 61.10–62.3; Galatians 4.4-7; Luke 2.15-21
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