This weekend, we welcome Rev Tim Weeks, who will conduct our baptism service in All Saints and preach and preside at 8.00.
At 10.30, we also welcome Felix, who will be baptised, and his family and friends. Please pray for Felix and his parents and God-parents and sponsors as they make this important commitment.
This weekend’s Bible readings:
8.00: 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (p 1195) Luke 17:5-10 (p 1051)
10.30: Luke 9:18-25 (p 1039)
Contacts during the vacancy:
While we have no Rector, if you have any queries or concerns, please speak to any of our church wardens (it doesn’t matter of which church). If you know of someone who needs a visit, please liaise with Jacqui. We do have access to clergy who will help if needed, so please don’t be put off raising a concern.
Knit & Natter group:
If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us in the Sargant room (at the back of Standon village hall) any time between 1pm and 3.30pm, usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 9th October. For more information please contact Marion on 01920 745683.
Appeal from Church Café:
The café runs every Wednesday in term time from 3pm - 4.30 pm in All Saints Church. The team who are on the rota arrive at 2.30pm to set up the café area with cakes and drinks, and also set the tables in the church with activities, toys etc. The team is very short of volunteers this term. Please consider giving up an occasional Wednesday afternoon to help with this “Blessing of Outreach“ we have been given from God. If you can help in anyway at all (including making cakes occasionally) please speak to Carole H, Lizzie B or Deborah O. It really is a wonderful place to be, with time to mix with the children, parents & carers from the school. The atmosphere is amazing and relationships are growing.
Autumn Leaves concert 11th October, 7.00 pm:
Our local community choir, Standon Sing, will be performing a concert with the Rib Singers in St Mary’s on 11th October at 7.00 pm. The concert is free, with a retiring collection for FOSM, who will also provide the bar. All are welcome.
Feel the Spirit Concert 1st November, 6.30 pm:
On 1st November there will be a concert organised by Michael and involving our benefice choir to celebrate John Rutter’s 80th birthday and Bob Chilcott’s 70th.There is no charge, but a retiring collection will go to Youth Music.
Recent fund raising:
Thank you again to all who have supported recent events. The Quiz Night raised just over £1,300 and the candlelit supper just over £1,000.
A parting note from John and Basma:
Dear friends, We are overwhelmed with your generosity and love! Thank you so much for your gifts, and, just as much, for the beautiful final service on Sunday. Thank you also to those who sent cards and those who gave lovely, personal little gifts. It has been a joy being here and we will miss you all greatly. Our contact details are available from Caroline and have been emailed out. It would be lovely to see you. May God bless you richly. John and Basma
John and Basma’s address:
Those of you who receive this sheet by email will have received John and Basma’s new address last week. If anyone else would like it, Caroline has it.
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:
5th October 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship & baptism, All Saints
12th October 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
19th October 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Public worship with Communion by extension, All Saints
26th October 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
2nd November 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
Dates & meetings coming up:
11th October, 7.00 pm Autumn Leaves concert, St Mary’s
15th October, 7.30 pm Meeting of PCCs, Patrons and Bishop Jane, All Saints
22nd October, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
29th October, 5.00 pm Benefice Finance Committee meeting, The Old Top Shop
1st November, 6.30 pm Feel the Spirit concert, St Mary’s
2nd November, 3.00 pm Service of memories, St Mary’s
14th November, 12.00 Funeral of Jean Aldridge, St Mary’s