All Saints Day
30th October 2022
‘Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.’ Luke 6.27. Image by Revd Jess. See Bible Art below for commentary.
We celebrate All Saints Day this Sunday. It’s a time when we give thanks for all the inspirational Christians who have gone before us and show us the way. Don’t forget the clocks go back one hour on Sunday.
Collect
God of holiness,
your glory is proclaimed in every age:
as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,
inspire us to follow their example
with boldness and joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings
Daniel 7.1-3,15-18, Psalm 149, Ephesians 1.11-23, Luke 6.20-31
Sea Lights our Sunday group for children meets in the hall this week at 10am. New children are always welcome.
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.
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 from Sunday. If there is enough demand, a second in- person group is possible on Tuesdays in church at 10.15am (after the Holy Communion Service).
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.
Volunteers needed to help at the Retrospective Art Show of the works of Ted Young. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November. If you can give an hour or so of your time to steward at the show, speak to Hilary or Chrystabell at the back of church or in the hall after the service.
Retrospective art show of the works of Ted Young
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? A box for donation will be at back of church
Donate books? Andrea and Martin are running a book stall. A box for donations will be at the back of church.
Help out on the day? A sign-up sheet for offers of help is at back of church.
Singing Workshop
Advent Art Retreat Revd Jess is running one of her popular art retreats on Zoom this Advent. Contact her for information.
Live in Concert 12th November, 8pm
Olwen Ringrose, who played in the past at the Good Shepherd, is performing at our church. Half the donations will go to church funds.
Memorial Healing Service
If you would like the name of a loved one who has died read out at the memorial healing service, please see the sheet at the back of church.
Shoreline The October issue of our monthly church magazine is now out – sent out with the newsletters by email and paper copies in the porch. Thanks to Adam and all contributors for another great issue.
And finally…
Big thanks go to John and Mike who have been hard at work on improvements to the hall patio during half-term week. There is now a new raised bed with railway sleepers, replacing the car tyres that were previously there. A great job!
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 30th October
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane and Derek
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Jane and Derek
Tuesday 1st November
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Pat
Wednesday 2nd November
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer on Zoom
CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106
Passcode: 960274
Friday 4th November
8am – Meditation with Morning Prayer at St Mary de Haura
Saturday 5th November
8am – Morning Meditation on Zoom and in church
Meeting ID: 166073397 (no password needed) Click here LINK
Evening Prayer This is said at 5.30pm at St Marys and via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday, at 5.30pm. If you want to attend online contact Revd Steve for the link. Email: shorehamcurate@gmail.com