Services this Week
Sunday, 24th January
10am – Service of the Word on Zoom with Canon Ann.
We ask you to join 15 minutes before the service if you’re
new to Zoom. You’ll need a laptop, desktop, tablet or
smartphone with built in camera and to be connected to
the internet. You don’t have to buy any new software or
register for Zoom services. You click on this link and then
follow the prompt. This is the same link each week.
Meeting ID: 839 0035 2820
Password: 057057
There is a second option to join by dialling in on a
telephone, either landline or mobile. You won’t have video
connection, but you will be able to hear the service and
speak. You dial 0203 4815240 and follow the prompts. The
meeting ID and password are as above.
Alternatively from 3pm you can watch parts of the service
later on Facebook or our You Tube page.
Our You Tube page CLICK HERE
Our church Facebook page CLICK HERE
Tuesday, 26th January
9.30am - Informal Holy Communion
on Zoom with Revd Peter.
Meeting ID: 843 7389 6633
Passcode: 901329
Thursday 28th January 7pm –
Celtic Evening Prayer on Zoom
Meeting ID: 835 3982 3953
Password: 589147
Friday 29th January
8am – Meditation with Morning
Prayer on Zoom
(No password is needed for this one) Click here LINK
Evening Prayer
This is said at 5.30pm from St Marys via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday, at 5.30pm. If
you want to attend contact Canon Ann for the
link. Email: annwaizeneker@gmail.com
To donate to the Church of the Good Shepherd online CLICK HERE Thank you!
Notices for the newsletter should be emailed to Revd Jane by Wednesday at 12noon
The Third Sunday of Epiphany, 24th January 2021
Our Collect for this week, the Third Sunday of Epiphany, reminds us that Jesus proclaimed release for the captives. Perhaps you feel like a captive at the moment after many weeks and months of lockdown conditions. We are assured in this prayer that our deepest hope is to be found in Christ, who anoints us with the Holy Spirit and sets us free. The Holy Spirit is a liberating spirit. Even when we might feel that we are held captive in our daily lives, we can experience the full freedom of God in prayer and contemplation. Let us stay close to that promise at this time. And let us look out for the signs of liberation from the pandemic breaking into our world and give thanks and encouragement whenever we see it. Remember that the church remains open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm for individual prayer. Drop in whilst out for a walk to light a candle and pray in the power of the Spirit that all God’s people will be set free to sing songs of praise.
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Collect God of all mercy, your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed: anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free to praise you in Christ our Lord.
Readings Genesis 14.17-20 |
Children
Daisy is providing Sunday school by post. Children can expect to receive especially prepared activities through the front door ready for the service of this week.
Tea and Fellowship at 4pm helps us stay in touch during these winter months. Thank you to Judy Short for hosting these gatherings – just what we need during lockdown! Make yourself a cuppa and join on this Zoom link.
Join Tea and Fellowship - CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 876 6771 6499
Passcode: 843226
Christingle Donations Thank you so much for your kind donations at the beach hut Christingle event. Together we raised £68.50 which has been forwarded to The Children’s Society to help them continue with their valuable work with vulnerable young people.
I have heard nothing further from the Society regarding collecting house boxes during the pandemic. Please continue to fill your boxes/bags with loose change or paper. More news when we have it! Chris Davies
The Big Sing!
Join us for a special Good Shepherd singing service to bring some light into our world, Sunday 31st January, 6pm. The Zoom links are below. You can also watch on You Tube and Facebook. Why not invite a friend to join us? Bring a candle with you to the Zoom service.
Join The Big sing by CLICKING HERE
Meeting ID: 824 9902 0230
Passcode: 568206
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This began 19th January. Shoreham Churches Together invite you to an online Zoom service, Monday 25th January at 12noon. A service sheet is sent out with this week’s newsletter. Here is the zoom invitation for the service:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83200070506?pwd=cHV5M1lDVFk5M1NLalFWazY3TWJSdz09
Meeting ID: 832 0007 0506
Passcode: 415564
And finally…
Fantastic news that the choir is rehearsing again on Zoom every Thursday evening, and keeping in fine voice. Thank you Fiona for making this happen. We look forward to a time when they will be able to sing again in church.
My hours as Associate Vicar are half time and my working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and also Sunday mornings. Please do get in contact if you need any prayer or support. Blessings and prayers for you all this week. Revd Jane Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com.
Tel: 079355 38085.