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Our 10 am Eucharist today was an all age service. Father Chris was the Celebrant, and the lessons were read by members of our Sunday School....
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13 November 2022
This morning our 10am parish eucharist included our act of Remembrance for those who gave their lives in the two world wars and conflicts since.
The church was full, with some in uniform and others wearing medals given as a result of service. In his sermon Father Chris spoke of the value of silence, how in our busy noisy world it is often lost, and as we value the 2 minutes silence for the dead we should consider seeking out some silence in our busy lives as there we may more easily communicate with the Father.
The choir sang 'My Soul, there is a country' by CHH Parry as the anthem. The Children joined us at the distribution of the host and afterwards showed us the poppies they had made and told us of their meaning.
There then followed the act of Remembrance, including a sounding of the last post, two minutes of silence, and the names from our war memorial were read out by Michael Allistone. We then left the church and walked down to the war memorial in silence for the laying of wreaths, followed by prayers and a blessing. The Sunday School children added their poppies to the memorial. This was a moving occasion with a strong feeling of community about it.
Malachi 4:1-2a
A reading from the book of the prohet Malachi
See, the day is coming, burning like an oven,
when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble;
the day that comes shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts,
so that it will leave them neither root nor branch.
But for you who revere my name the sun of righteousness shall rise,
with healing in its wings.
2 Thessolonians 3:6-13
A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians
We command you, beloved,
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to keep away from believers who are living in idleness
and not according to the tradition that they received from us.
For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us;
we were not idle when we were with you,
and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it;
but with toil and labour we worked night and day,
so that we might not burden any of you.
This was not because we do not have that right,
but in order to give you an example to imitate.
For even when we were with you,
we gave you this command:
Anyone unwilling to work should not eat.
For we hear that some of you are living in idleness,
mere busybodies, not doing any work.
Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ
to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.
Luke 21:5-19
Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke
When some were speaking about the temple,
how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God,
Jesus said,
As for these things that you see,
the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another;
all will be thrown down.’
They asked him,
‘Teacher, when will this be,
and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?’
And Jesus said,
‘Beware that you are not led astray;
for many will come in my name and say,
“I am he!” and, “The time is near!”
Do not go after them.
‘When you hear of wars and insurrections,
do not be terrified;
for these things must take place first,
but the end will not follow immediately.’
Then he said to them,
‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
there will be great earthquakes, a
nd in various places famines and plagues;
and there will be dreadful portents
and great signs from heaven.
‘But before all this occurs,
they will arrest you and persecute you;
they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons,
and you will be brought before kings and governors
because of my name.
This will give you an opportunity to testify.
So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance;
for I will give you words and a wisdom
that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.
You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers,
by relatives and friends;
and they will put some of you to death.
You will be hated by all because of my name.
But not a hair of your head will perish.
By your endurance you will gain your souls.
Service Times
First Sunday in the Month:
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Family Service
Second Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Third Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Sung Matins in the Church or Crafty Communion in Church Hall
Fourth Sunday in the Month
08:00am Holy Communion
08:00am Holy Communion
10:00am Parish Eucharist
Variations can be found in the Parish Magazine or the calendar »
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