Weekly News
THIS WEEK – 01 November All Saints Today
8am: Book of Common Prayer spoken Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
9.30am: Common Worship Holy Communion at St Margaret’s
11am: Common Worship Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
3pm: Memorial Service followed by refreshments . An opportunity to remember loved ones who are longer with us in prayer, reflections, music and the lighting of candles
The Youth Group will not be meeting today as they are on their half term break!
Readings for the Communion Services: Revelation 7.9-end 1 John 3.1-3 Matthew 5.1-12
Verse of the Week
He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment.
Matthew 22.37-39
Collect for All Saints
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Daily Bible Readings for the period ending 07 November
Friday 30 Oct Leviticus 16.2-24 2 Tim 2.14-end
Saturday 31 Oct Lev ch 17 2 Tim ch 3
Monday 02 Nov All Souls Day Daniel ch 1 Revelation ch 1
Tuesday 03 Nov Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher 1600 Dan 2 .1-24 Rev 2.1-11
Wednesday 04 Nov Dan 2.25-end Rev 2.12-end
Thursday 05 Nov Dan 3.1-18 Rev 3.1-13
Friday 06 Nov Leonard, Hermit, 6th Century, William Temple, Archbishop of Cnaterbury, Teacher 1944 Dan 3.19-end; Rev 3.14-end
Saturday 07 Nov Willibrord of York, Bishop, apostle of Frisia, 739 Dan 4.1-18 Rev ch 4
Prayers at Home
The Church of England offers a range of Daily Prayer services (morning, evening and night) please click here to access them
Fellowship
Through illness or fraility we may become unable to attend church in person and this can lead to a sense of isolation and loneliness. If you sense yourself becoming isolated or losing touch with us or are feeling particularly lonely, please make contact with us by email or by phone so that we can maintain links with you. Also, it’s important to keep in touch with your loved ones so do try to keep up with them. Visits may not always be possible but you will feel better for, at least, having spoken. Equally, if you know of others who may be in this position, please do make contact to see if you can help. Ask people how they are and wait for an answer.
A prayer for our Benefice
“Almighty God we thank you that you are leading our benefice into a new season of our shared life together. We pray for our Ministry Team; for Samuel our Vicar, and for Graham, Mary, Linnea and David as together they lead us in worship and prayer.
We pray for our Churchwardens: David, Paul and Nico. Be with them and our PCCs as they serve you faithfully by supporting our Churches.
We pray also for ourselves, asking that you will be with us in our lives in such a way that our communities of Penn and Tylers Green may see a glimpse of your love made known to us through your son, Jesus Christ. Amen”
News and Notices!
Upcoming Events
Memorial Service Join us at Holy Trinity on Sunday 01 November at 3.pm for a memorial service as we remember those we have loved and lost.
Sign Up for Christmas Tree Festival
Advanced Notice: If you would like to sign up to decorate a tree for our Annual Christmas Tree Festival please check the website here.
A prayer for new people to join us
Let’s be praying for new people to join us and thinking who we might invite to come with us.
Lord God,
We thank you for sending your Son to be the Good Shepherd of the Sheep.
We pray for those sheep who are not yet part of your flock,
who for so many different reasons are wandering elsewhere.
We pray for them that they might hear your voice
and be brought into the fold
to encounter your love, your forgiveness of their sins,
and the hope of eternal life.
Be with us and give us courage,
to reach out and invite them to join us;
in the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.
Volunteers:
There are lots of groups and activities that happen throughout the church during the week which is lovely. We are looking for some more volunteers and would be grateful for anytime that you can give. The groups include, Tuesday morning coffee, The Sanctuary café on Thursdays and various roles on a Sunday such as readings. If you would like more information, please be in touch with Jenna on 01494 813254 or email office@holytrinityandstmargarets.co.uk
Prayer List
Anne Griffiths of Holy Trinity is maintains our prayer list for us.
Please email her on prayer@holytrinityandstmargarets.co.uk and include ‘prayer list’ in the subject line.
Please remember in your prayers:
Amanda R
Carol and Geoff,
Sandra Mason
Jade & Daniel and the health of their unborn baby
Liz & Grandson Harrison
The Tygre Club
The Youth Club
The Sanctuary Cafe
Praying Together
Please remember that our churches are open during daylight hours for private prayer and reflection; take a moment to drop in, sit in the peace and serenity that the space provides and allow your minds to absorb God’s peace.
Prayer for a new Bishop
Note from the Vicar
Every blessing,
Samuel
Revd Samuel S. Thorp
Vicar of Penn and Tylers Green
SAFEGUARDING: There are safeguarding officers attached to both churches. Contact details can be found in the porches.
NEXT WEEK – 08 November, Remembrance Sunday
8am – Holy Trinity: Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion
9.30am – St Margaret’s: Common Worship Holy Communion with Act of Remembrance and Two Minute Silence at the War Memorial
10.50am – Holy Trinity: Holy Communion Service starting with Act of Remembrance around the War Memorial along with the reading of the Roll and the Two Minute Silence.
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