This weekend’s Bible readings:
Colossians 3:12-17 (p 1184) Luke 14:25-33 (p 1048)
24 hour prayer event 6th to 7th September:
Gaby is organising a 24 hour prayer event as part of the Global Week of Prayer being run by the 24-7 prayer movement. It has run all this week, starting last Saturday, but we are taking part from 11.30 am on Saturday 6th and finishing at this Sunday morning’s service. If you would like to know more, please speak to Gaby or Rebecca.
Baptism next week:
Chris and Dave’s granddaughter, Cleo, will be baptised during next week’s communion service at St Mary’s. Please come and support Rachel and Dave and all the family as they take this important step for Cleo.
News of Jade’s ordination training:
Jade writes: ‘Ordination training has officially started. I will be studying full time for two years on a context based course. This means half of my time will be academic, studying for a Masters Degree in Theology, Ministry, and Mission at St Mellitus College. For the other half I will be working at St James, Thorley with this Sunday 7th as my first day there. I am so grateful for all the prayers that have carried me this far, and ask please keep praying, I appreciate it so much.’
Knit & Natter group:
If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us for a couple of hours in Standon village hall at 2pm usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 11th September. For more information please contact Marion on 01920 745683 or Diane on 821130.
Beds & Herts Bike ‘n’ Hike:
We are looking for volunteers to be in our churches on Saturday 13th September to welcome visitors. The event is from 9.00-5.00. Please sign up or let us know if you would like to do this.
Farewell to John and Basma 28th September:
We will mark John and Basma’s last Sunday with us by holding a Songs of Praise service at St Mary's at 4pm on 28th September, followed by refreshments in church. We hope that as many of the church family and people in our community will join this time of worship and socialising so do spread the word!
FOAS Quiz Night 13th September:
The Friends of All Saints Quiz Night will be held on 13th September in Little Munden School. Teams can be of up to 8 people. For tickets (at £15, to include a ploughman’s supper), please email [email protected] or speak to any of The Mundens PCC.
FOSM Candlelit Dinner 26th September:
The Friends of St Mary’s will be hosting a candlelit dinner in St Mary’s on Friday 26th September at 7.30 pm, with live music in the interval. Tickets are £30 from Diana 07718 734897.
Concert in memory of Nicola Hunt:
Many of our Standon folk remember Nicola, who was choir leader here for some years. Nicola died 20 years ago this year, and to mark the occasion her daughter, Sarah, with David Boarder and Robin Pegna, are organising a concert in St Mary’s on 5th October at 3.00 pm. If you would like to sing, please contact David at [email protected] or leave a message on 07876 444701.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s
Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s
Sunday services:
7th September 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
14th September 10.30 am Holy Communion & baptism, St Mary’s
21st September 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Holy Communion for Harvest, All Saints
28th September 10.30 am Harvest All age worship, St Mary’s
4.00 pm Songs of Praise, St Mary’s
5th October 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
Dates & meetings coming up:
10th September, 7.30 pm FOSM meeting, 40 South Road
11th September, 2.00 pm Vacancy team meeting, The Old Top Shop
13th September, 7.30 pm FOAS Quiz Night, Little Munden School
19th September, 2.30 pm Little Munden School harvest service, All Saints
24th September, from 11.30 Midweek Music, St Mary’s
24th September, 7.15 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s
25th September, 9.00 am Roger de Clare harvest service, St Mary’s
26th September, 7.30 pm FOSM Candlelit Dinner, St Mary’s
1st October, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall