Weekly Pewsheet Service Details and Notices
Christmas 2014
St Edmund Egleton
CHRISTMAS EVE Oakham
4:00pm Crib Service 11:30pm Midnight Communion
Whissendine
4:00pm Crib Service 11:15pm Midnight Communion
Market Overton Langham
6:00pm Crib Service 4:00pm Crib Service 11:00pm Midnight Communion
Braunston Hambleton
3:30pm Journey to Jesus 9:00pm Holy Communion (CW trad)
CHRISTMAS MORNING Oakham
8:00am Holy Communion (CW Trad) 10:00am Parish Communion
Ashwell
10:30am Holy Communion
Teigh
9:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Market Overton
10:30am Holy Communion
Braunston
11:00am Holy Communion
Brooke Egleton
8:00am Holy Communion 9:15am Holy Communion (CW Trad)
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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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Collect (Christmas Night) Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of your one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Christmas Day) Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin: grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Readings (1st set) – Oakham Midnight, Villages except Market Overton
First Reading – Isaiah 52.7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’ Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Second Reading – Hebrews 1.1-4 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and
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the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Gospel – John 1.1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. Readings (2nd set) – Oakham 8am & 10am, Market Overton
First Reading – Isaiah 9.2-7 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 onwards and for evermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Second Reading – Titus 3.4-7* When the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his
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mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Gospel – Luke 2.1-14 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. 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!’
Post Communion Prayer (Christmas Night) God our Father, in this night you have made known to us again the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: confirm our faith and fix our eyes on him until the day dawns and Christ the Morning Star rises in our hearts. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (Christmas Day) God our Father, whose Word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem: may the light of faith illumine our hearts and shine in our words and deeds; through him who is Christ the Lord. Amen.
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Please note the deadlines for the Pewsheet over Christmas as follows: Sunday 28 Dec – Wed 24 Dec 11am; Sunday 4 Jan – Sat 27 Dec 11am
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!
This Week
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Pewsheet Deadlines
SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 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. There is no Lunchtime Concert at Oakham on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
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.
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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. 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.
THURSDAY 22 JANUARY 7:30pm – WHISSENDINE SAINTLY SOCIAL The Three Horseshoes, Whissendine Our regular monthly gathering makes a welcome return under a different guise (previously known as Parson’s Pints!). Come along to welcome in the New Year, tell us what you got for Christmas and for a chat and good company - All welcome! Venue will alternate between pubs. First Meeting at the Three Horseshoes. For more information contact John Brookes on 01644 474254
SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 8:30am – CHURCHES TOGETHER PRAYER BREAKFAST Victoria Hall, Oakham Meeting Jesus at the Rutland Foodbank Speakers from the Foodbank. Tickets (which must be obtained in advance) from Patrick or Marjorie Wilson – 01572 723288.
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 those killed in the tragic accident in Glasgow on Monday;
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. 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
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Appointment of Team Vicar We are delighted to announce that, following interview and with the agreement of representatives of the Oakham Team Ministry (South) Parishes, Bishop Donald and Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani have invited the Reverend Canon Julie Hutchinson, currently Chaplain to Bishop Donald, to become a Team Vicar within the Oakham Team Ministry, with responsibility for the Team Ministry parishes of Braunston, Brooke, Egleton, Hambleton and Langham. Julie has accepted this post and, subject to the normal Church of England legal and administrative procedures, she will be licensed by Bishop Donald to her new role on Tuesday 1 September at 7.30 pm. Bishop Donald, Archdeacon Gordon and the Team Rector are very grateful to all who helped with the preparation of the team profile, all the arrangements for the interview day and for the continuing and encouraging ministry of these parishes in the service of Christ during this time. We ask for your prayers for Julie and Phillip, her husband, as they prepare for their return to Rutland, where they have lived and served before.
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
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from everyone in the Oakham Team Ministry 8