Weekly News

Christ the King, The Sunday Next before Advent

Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Notices

News…..

Dates for your diaries: –

Vicar:  Morning Prayer at 8.30am at Holy Trinity and Evening Prayer at 5pm at St. Margaret’s have resumed from Monday to Thursday

Christmas Craft Activities – Thursday 07 December in St Margaret’s between 4.30 and 6.30pm.  Please click here for more information.

Mid-week Communion – please note that we have changed to a fortnightly mid-week Communion Service on a Tuesday morning at 10am alternating between the two churches.  The next in this new cycle will be on  Tuesday 12 December at St Margaret’s

Our Dementia Support Group will meet again in the Sanctuary on Thursday, 7 December  at 2.30pm. This is set to become an important part of our mission to our community and we can all play our part in two vital ways… (1) please pray for this initiative to flourish, for all the volunteers and for those who might attend and (2) please do what you can to advertise this amongst friends and neighbours. Marie Knight (01494 812074) will take bookings so please do pass on her details if you know of anyone who might benefit from it. Thanks Revd. Graham.

One Can Trust: We are delighted to inform you that we have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and the equivalent of an MBE. Thank you for your support throughout the year.  To help us with space in the warehouse over the Christmas period, please may we have any Christmas treat such as mince pies, Christmas crackers, etc. by 1 December, last everyday donations by 15 December.  Last day office open 22 December and it reopens on 2 January 2024

Choir  for Christmas Carol Services on 10 and 17 December – Practices are to be held on Saturday 02 December at 2pm in St Margaret’s, Saturday 09 December at 2pm in Holy Trinity and Saturday 16 December at 2pm in Holy Trinity.  If you would like to sing or have any queries, please email Mary Lee on maryrose28@btinternet.com.

Oliver and Annik Heal have kindly donated a number of books which are available at Holy Trinity by the South Porch.  Please take a copy  and make a donation to a cancer charity of your choice.

St. Andrew’s Bookshop: Just to let you know that the next National Big Church Read is releasing soon. It is a great opportunity to get the church involved in a shared experience and the resources are free to check out on our website! or queries to 01494 862168 Find us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Andrews-Bookshop-Great-Missenden/276754415688883

St. Margaret’s Tygre Club has restarted, following the summer holidays.  All children are very welcome to join us.  We go over to the Church Hall during the first hymn for singing, a Bible story and craft activities. There is also a selection of toys out. Please note, we run on the 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th (if applicable) Sundays of the month.

Winter Warmer Lunches are back at the Village Hall on the last Monday of the month (except December when it will be held on 18 December).  Please contact Emma on 01494 819990 if you are going (for catering purposes).

Christmas Tree Festival – Sat/Sun 2/3 December at Holy Trinity .  If you wish to enter a tree, please contact Gail in the office (813254) or email annettebruce0@gmail.com.  Application form may be downloaded here

Please follow this link for details of our Christmas services