Sunday 23 November – Christ the King
The annual cycle of the Church’s year now ends with the Feast of Christ the King. The year that begins with the hope of the coming Messiah ends with the proclamation of his universal sovereignty. The ascension of Christ has revealed him to be Lord of earth and heaven, and final judgement is one of his proper kingly purposes.
Jesus says, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ (Matthew 4:17)
Reading and Gospel
Our reading this week, from Luke 23: 33-43, is a testament to God’s mercy being available to all who turn to Jesus and focuses upon Jesus’ compassion and forgiveness.
It can be found in the New Testament on page 95 of your pew bibles.
Our Gospel reading from Colossians 1: 11-20 is on page 214 of the New Testament in your pew bibles.
“May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience”
We read that Jesus Christ is supreme over all creation. The reading culminates with the message of reconciliation, which is made possible by Christ’s blood on the cross.
Notices
Friday 28 November 7.00pm – 9.00pm Silver Jewellery Party at All Saints Bisham Church
Wednesday 10 December 10.00am – 12.00pm Daytime Christmas Carols (followed by refreshments) at All Saints Bisham Church
Sunday 14 December 9.30am Sunday Morning Communion Service
Sunday 14 December 4.00pm Traditional Christmas Service – nine lessons and carols at All Saints Bisham Church
Friday 19 December 8.30am – 9.30am End of Term – school drop off and coffee at All Saints Bisham Church
Sunday 21 December 9.30am Sunday Morning Communion Service
Sunday 21 December 4.00pm Community Carol Service with the JAM Choir at All Saints Bisham Church
Wednesday 24 December 3.00pm Crib Service at All Saints Bisham Church
Thursday 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Service at All Saints Bisham Church
Sunday 28 December 9.30am Communion Service at All Saints Bisham Church
Thank you reading this week’s Pew News. We hope to see you soon.
With love.
Mark and Carol