Christ the King
20th November 2022
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We conclude the Christian year with a celebration of Christ as King – a king who was mocked on the cross and a king of the universe. The day is also known as ‘stir-up Sunday’, after the words used in the post-communion prayer: ‘Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by you be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord’.
We pray that we will be ‘stirred up’ by the Spirit to become kingdom builders here on earth. It is also the time when Christmas puddings are traditionally stirred up and made! We hope you can join us.
Collect
God the Father,
help us to hear the call of Christ the King
and to follow in his service,
whose kingdom has no end;
for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, one glory.
Readings
Jeremiah 23.1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1.11-20, Luke 23.33-43
Christmas Fayre
Can you help with the Christmas Fayre? Make a cake? Jenny has sign-up sheet for the promise of cakes. See her in the hall at coffee Donate to the Christmas hamper and tombola? Donate books? Donate toys, games, puzzles? Help out on the day? A sign-up sheet for offers of help is at back of church. Boxes for donations are at the back of church.
Raffles tickets for the Christmas Fayre will be on sale after the 10am service this week.
COGS Fellowship Lunch Revival
20th November 2022 at Joy's, 3, Kings Walk, 12 - 4pm After a long break due to COVID and other reasons, Joy wishes to host once more the monthly Fellowship lunch.
If you are alone or are new to the Good Shepherd and would like to get to know other members of the congregation, then join us on the 3rd Sunday of the month for a convivial lunch, followed by board-type games and ending with tea and cake to send you on your way. If interested, talk to Joy or Chris and Michael Davies after the service on Sunday.
Taizé for Healing Service marking the start of Advent.
Advent Course Revd Jane and John Watters are running an Advent course this year, using the Archbishop of York’s recommended book, ‘Sleepers Wake’ by the former Bishop of Salisbury Nicholas Holtam, who was also the Church of England’s lead bishop for the environment. The book offers daily reflections to explore the reality of climate change and how Advent is an opportunity for us to wake up, sense the urgency and begin to make radical change. Revd Jane and John will run a group on Zoom at 7.30pm on the following Thursdays: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December.
Sign-up sheets will be available on Sunday. There are just a few places left. St Mary de Haura is also running an in-person group on Saturday lunchtimes, and there may be spaces if you are interested.
You can find out more about the book here: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/sleepers-wake
It is also offered as part of The Big Church Read (https://thebigchurchread.co.uk/) with video talks by the author to guide you through the Advent journey.
Transition Town and Climate Conversations at the Good Shepherd 6.30pm, Wednesday 30th November Transition Town is a national movement of local communities coming together to work towards an environmentally sustainable world. Revd Jane has partnered up with our local Shoreham group to offer an evening looking at climate change. How are you feeling about climate change? Do you want to feel empowered and more positive? ‘Climate Conversations’ is way to share a conversation, giving us courage and hope. The evening is led by Jo Peters, a certified Climate Coach, using playful and thought-provoking exercises in small supportive groups. The event is free, but donations are welcome to the church to cover heating costs. All welcome. To book your place email: jopeterscoaching@gmail.com
Carol Services at St Mary’s – this year there will be two carol services. Carols at St Mary’s on Friday 23rd December at 3pm and the Town Carol Service on Christmas Eve at 5pm. Tickets are restricted to 300 for each service, with a maximum of 4 tickets per household for the 23rd and 2 tickets per household for the Town Carol Service. Regular members of both congregations and Friends of St Mary’s can apply for tickets from 4th November and the general public from the 25th November. This year, the system has changed to online booking, but if you would like help please contact the office (smdh.office@gmail.com 01273 440202) For Carols at St Mary’s, please use https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BYSJ
and for the Town Carol Service https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BYSR
And finally…
The new votive candle stand was well used and looked beautiful at the recent Memorial Healing Service. It was purchased with a legacy from Eileen House, a much-loved former member of our church, and we shall bless it at our service this Sunday.
Blessings and prayers for you all this week. I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (morning). Revd Jane
Contacts
Revd Andrew Bennison Email: revandrewbennison@gmail.com Tel: 01273 454914
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton and deputy warden Penny Humphrey email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer Emma Purser 07786651886
Children’s Ministry Daisy Durrant email: cogssundayschool10@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685
Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon. bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com
Church website: www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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Services this Week Sunday 20th November
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane and Revd Andrew
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Jane and Revd Peter
Tuesday 22nd November
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Peter
Wednesday 23rd November
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer on Zoom CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106 Passcode: 960274
Friday 25th November
8am – Meditation with Morning Prayer at St Mary de Haura
Saturday 26th November
8am – Morning Meditation on Zoom and in church Meeting ID: 166073397 (no password needed) Click here LINK
Evening Prayer is said Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm at St Mary de Haura. On Monday it is on Zoom. If you want to attend the Zoom service on Monday contact Revd Steve for the link. Email: shorehamcurate@gmail.com
Morning Prayer is said Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am at St Mary de Haura.