We are blessed with a huge number of opportunities to come together as a community and enjoy the fellowship, love, care and support that brings. There are so many people who contribute to the life of our community. Actively co-operating in service to one another brings a real sense of belonging and purpose. Our thanks to you all.
Sunday 30 November – Advent SundayAdvent Sunday marks the beginning of the church calendar year. The four-week Advent season, leading up to Christmas, is a time of expectation and hope as we move towards a new beginning and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.Advent falls at the darkest time of the year and the natural symbols of darkness and light are powerfully at work throughout Advent and Christmas.Lord Jesus, light of light, you have come among us. Help us who live by your light to shine as lights in your world. Glory to God in the highest.Amen. Reading and GospelOur reading this week is from Romans 13 verses 11-14. Paul urges us to live righteous lives reflecting Christ's character and to adopt a lifestyle that aligns with God's purpose."Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light"The full verses can be found in the New Testament on page 173 of your pew bibles.Our Gospel reading from Matthew 24 verses 36-44 is on page 29 of the New Testament in your pew bibles.In our reading, Paul asks that you "wake from sleep" and here Matthew's gospel also highlights the need for spiritual awakening and watchfulness."Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming."NoticesFriday 28 November 7.00pm – 9.00pm Silver Jewellery Party at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 7 December 8.00am Book of Common Prayer - Early Morning Communion Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 7 December 9.30am Morning Communion Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchWednesday 10 December 10.00am – 12.00pm Daytime Christmas Carols (followed by refreshments) at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 14 December 9.30am Morning Communion Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 14 December 4.00pm Traditional Christmas Service – nine lessons and carols at All Saints Bisham ChurchFriday 19 December 8.30am – 9.30am End of Term – school drop off and coffee at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 21 December 9.30am Morning Communion Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 21 December 4.00pm Community Carol Service with the JAM Choir at All Saints Bisham ChurchWednesday 24 December 3.00pm Crib Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchThursday 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchSunday 28 December 9.30am Morning Communion Service at All Saints Bisham ChurchThank you reading this week's Pew News.We look forward to seeing you during our Advent Season.With love.Mark and Carol
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
