Sunday 28th October 2018
Bible Sunday
For those caught up in tragedy and disaster
O Lord our God,
source of all goodness and love,
accept the fervent prayers of your people;
in the multitude of your mercies look with
compassion upon all who turn to you for help;
for you are gracious, O lover of souls,
and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
now and for ever.
Amen.
Today
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Parish Communion
4.00pm Church at 4
Diary – Week Commencing 28th October
Monday 29th October
8.30am Morning Prayer – Church
10.00am Bible Study Group – 11 St John Road
Tuesday 30th October
8.30am Morning Prayer – Church
Wednesday 31st October
8.30am Morning Prayer – Parish Office
4.00pm Pumpkin Party – Church Hall
Thursday 1st November
8.30am Morning Prayer – Church
7.30pm Choir Practice – Church
Filling Station – Carol & Tricia
Friday 2nd November
The Parish Office will be closed today
8.45am Morning Prayer – Prospect Hospice
7.00pm Bellringers Practice
7.00pm 115 Club (1st & 3rd Friday of the month)
Saturday 3rd November
10.00am Healing on the Streets – Ellendune Centre
Dates for your diary
Pumpkin Party
Wednesday 31st October 4.00pm-6.00pm Church Hall
All Souls Evensong
Sunday 4th November at 6pm
Remembrance Concert
Saturday 10th November
The Big Quiz for Tearfund
Will be on Saturday evening, 17th November in the Church Hall. Save the date!
Sunday 4th November 2018
All Saints / All Souls
8.00am Holy Communion
Preacher: Marion Colton
Sidespeople: Pat Lewis and Dee Vincent
10.00am Parish Communion
Preacher: Marion Colton
Intercessions: Sheila Tubey
Reading: Revelation 21: 1-6a
Reader: Keith Bassett
Gospel: John 11. 32-44
Servers: Louise Sampson and Kathy Leach
Sidespeople: Colin & Jackie Ash
4.00pm Church at 4
Led by: Joan Orman
6.00pm All Souls Evensong
Preacher: Revd Barbara Abrey
Intercessions: Janet Henderson
1st Reading: TBC
Reader: Helen Toomer
2nd Reading: John 20. 11-18
Reader: Helena Thomas
Sidespeople: Malcolm Morrison and Jean Ford
Healing Team
On the 1st Sunday of the month the healing team will be praying at the front of the St Helen’s Chapel from 9.30am.
Floodlighting
The Church will be floodlit on Wednesday 31st October by Heather Coling in memory of her son, Jason Dean on his 40th birthday.
Home Communion
If you know of anyone who would like the option of Holy Communion at home please speak to Janet in the Parish Office.
All Souls Evensong 6.00 pm Sunday 4th November
On All Souls Day the church remembers and gives thanks for the lives of those who we have known and loved; we will be doing this at our All Souls Evensong. If there is someone that you would like to be remembered in the prayers on that day, please fill in their name on the form in church or email office@wroughton.com and we will be pleased to remember and pray for them on that day.
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 11th November marks the centenary of the armistice that ended the tragedy of World War I. As usual, we will be marking this important date with a Remembrance service in church, after which we will walk down to the War Memorial on Wharf Road for the wreath-laying ceremony. The service in church begins at 10:00 and the act of remembrance at the War Memorial begins at 10:50 (prompt).
Pumpkin Party
We need some small cakes for the refreshments at our Pumpkin Party on Wednesday 31st October. If you are able to provide some please tell Carolyn Kirk, Joan Orman or Karen Ferguson.
Stewardship Letters
As you would have heard we are predicting a large deficit this year and an even larger one next year. Please pray about this. We have now had about a quarter of the Stewardship Forms back. So if you haven’t already please could you return your Stewardship form to the box in Church or to the Parish Office. If you have asked for further information you should receive that soon however, a few people did not give their name so we are unable to contact them. If you don’t hear anything please contact Ross or Nick.
Future of 115 Club
Our church has run a successful youth club in the village since 1991 – 27 years! It encourages team spirit, fellowship and fun; ; and promotes a better understanding of christianity, our Church and its role in the community. Since 2004 the members have sponsored, and fundraised for children & communities in Albania, through World Vision We currently have a full club of 28 members and a waiting list – BUT are desperately short of leaders and may have to close in 2019 if we can’t find new leaders to organise the running of the club. If you are able to help, or know of someone who may be interested please speak to Ross Fralley or Helena Thomas (07909 882150). Please pray that new leaders will come forward and that the club will be able to continue.
Poppy Display
Thank you to everyone who made poppies for our display and to Jean Ford who attached all the poppies. The display will be left up in Church for several weeks.
Tearfund Big Quiz Night
On 17th November we will be taking part in the Tearfund Big Quiz night. Churches and other groups across the country will be joining in the quiz to raise funds for the work of Tearfund. Our quiz will be held at the church hall and doors will open at 7pm. We will be serving food (please bring your own drinks – tea and coffee will be served). Teams of 6-8 people, please book in advance – tickets available from Margaret Penfound (812139).
Filling Station Volunteers
We need two volunteers for one hour every nine weeks to prepare the filling station van. For more information please speak to Jack Gower in Church or contact him on
07516 900805.
Can you help!
The coffee team would greatly appreciate some volunteers to give us a hand. It would entail doing the coffees about once a month. If you are interested please talk to Sally Parker, Carolyn Kirk or Karen Ferguson.
The Journey
We are looking for people to take part in “The Journey” as our ‘SEA OF PEOPLE’ on 9th December in Old Town.
As part of this epic piece, we are looking for families and individuals of all ages from all walks of life, culture and background to join us for a small but vital part of the experience. You will be part of the sea of people, the huge number of citizens who were asked to leave their home, without warning and take a long and dangerous journey at the behest of an oppressive regime – sound familiar?
This is still happening now and as part of our retelling of this story, we are paying tribute to the millions of refugees that are experiencing this today. You will join us at Bath Road and finish your journey at Wood Street. You will just need to wear your own clothes. Families are welcome, unfortunately no prams but babes in arms and hand holding toddlers are welcome. Can you join us to create this epic visual reminder of troubled times, both past and present?
Contact Anna Friend at thejourneyswindon@gmail.com
Tearfund
Tarija, a small town in Bolivia, is considered to be a little corner of paradise, with green valleys and a mild climate. This makes it a magnet for migrants seeking work, but also those wanting to exploit them through drugs and people trafficking. Tearfund workers are helping churches address these risks and stand by the community to find solutions. Please pray:
- for the ten churches which have taken up Tearfund’s training and are helping to keep young people free of drugs
- for Pastor Justiniano, ministering in a slum outside Tarija where there is a severe lack of public services
- for the Tearfund staff in Bolivia, that they will continue to bring the love of Jesus to the communities in practical ways.
Marathon runner
Philip Good, our CMS partner in Beirut writes:
I am running the Beirut Marathon on 11th November all 26miles of it along with my daughter Beth. Please do sponsor me, we are raising money for the Spring of Life children’s program here. Go to https://www.give.net/philgood to make a donation online. Or make a pledge by return email and I will let you know the UK charity details so you can sort out Gift Aid (philipgood@email.co
Knitting for Mission to Seafarers
During the last three months I have been able to send off three large boxes of knitted hats, scarves and gloves to Mission to Seafarers. These are distributed to those working on ships in adverse weather conditions who do not own warm clothing. Thank you to everyone who keeps knitting and to those who provide wool. If you would like to get started there are patterns and wool in the boxes by the choir vestry. For further information please contact Janet Henderson 525856.
This week please also pray for:-
- Tearfund
- Our CMS Mission Partners Phil & Sylvie Good
- Those feeling unwell
- For Indonesia and the suffering of the people after the Tsunami.
- Those on half term holidays
- We commend to God’s care and keeping those who have died recently especially Margaret Dunmore, Sharon Bromage, Louisa Knopfler and Betty Darling. We pray for all who mourn the loss of loved ones.
