In response to the reader s concluding lines, the People say: Thanks be to God.

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1 Welcome to Saint Ternan s Scottish Episcopal Church, Banchory. 10 March 2019 Lent 1 Collect Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are but did not sin, give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that as you know our weakness so we may know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, No one who believes in him will be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! In response to the reader s concluding lines, the People say: Thanks be to God.

2 The Gospel When the Gospel is read in a communion service, in response to the reader's introduction, the People say: (8am) Glory be to thee, O Lord. or (11am) Glory to Christ our Saviour. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread. Jesus answered him, It is written, One does not live by bread alone. Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours. Jesus answered him, It is written, Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him. Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you, and On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. Jesus answered him, It is said, Do not put the Lord your God to the test. When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time. When the Gospel is read in a communion service, in response to the reader's concluding lines, the People say: (8am) Thanks be to thee, O Lord, for this thy Glorious Gospel or (11am) Praise to Christ our Lord. Post Communion Prayer Faithful God, in this holy bread you increase our faith and hope and love. Lead us in the path of Christ who is your Word of life. We ask this in his name. People: Amen. Source of the readings: Romans 10: 8b-13. Luke 4: 1-13

3 Prayers for This Week In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: we pray for the Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo The Most Revd Zacharie Masimango Katanda - Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu In the Porvoo Communion Prayer Diary: we pray for: in the Church of England: Diocese of Chelmsford, and in the Church of Sweden: Diocese of Karlstad. In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: we pray for the congregation of St Peter's Church, Fraserburgh and the Reverend Keith Suckling, Rector. In our own parish prayers, we remember: the work of Father Christopher and the Nadaikavoo School in South India; we pray for Tom and his family; Heather, Robin, Ron and Patsy, Barbara, Hilda, Kitty, Kate, Oliver and his parents, Julie and Graham, Tish and Jim; Tim, Helen, Sue, Caro, Joan, Sheila, Beryl, Rachel, Winifred, Peter, Mac and Linda, Owen, Jill, Terry, Don, Paul and for all those we hold quietly in our hearts and all who need our prayers. Following their recent deaths, we remember in our prayers David Irvine and Cora Davidson and their families. THIS WEEK 10 March 2019 Lent 1 Holy Eucharist NEXT WEEK 10 March 2019 Lent 2 Matins / All Age Dora Holmes Prue Wilson tba Vicky Duncan Welcomers Susan Mackintosh Michael Price Readers Brenda Champion Michael Price Deacon Henna / Andy (All Age) Preacher Lynsay Downs Lynsay Downs Intercessions Andy Bond Chalice Jane Selwyn Bailey Bearers Fay Booth Organist Don French Mary Walkden /Musician Sunday Clare & Jane School Coffees Rosalind & Roger Eames Susan Mackintosh Sue Roberts Prayers after the Service Tina Hammond

4 Pattern of Worship at St Ternan s WEEKDAYS Tuesdays 9.00 am Eucharist with Discussion in the Church Vestry. Thursdays 10.15am Prayer Book Communion in the Choir Stalls. SUNDAYS 8.00 am Eucharist (1970) am 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday - Eucharist with Choir 3rd Sunday two options, both at am: Choral Matins in the Church / All Age Contemporary Eucharist Service in the Church Hall Coffee will be served for in the hall after all the 11 am services pm - First Sundays- Traditional Evensong All ages are welcome to participate in our worship. The 1st Sunday of the month is ALL SORTS SUNDAY when, during the service we offer: pre-school children Diddy-Disciples, primary aged children Godly Play and our young people meet in Tease for discussion. On the 3rd Sunday of the month we have a service of All Age Worship, which takes place in the Church Hall. On the other Sundays we offer Sunday School during the service as well as having toys and activities available in Church. All are welcome at this communion table. Gluten-free wafers available; please tell one of the Welcomers if you prefer that form of the consecrated bread, and they will alert the leader / priest. Saint Ternan's Church is open every day for quiet reflection. Contact Information for Saint Ternan s Scottish Charity No High Street, Banchory AB 31 5TB Rector: The Reverend Lynsay Downs Phone: revdlynsay@zoho.com Church Wardens: Lizzie Finlayson ( ) Maddie Thurlow ( )

5 St Ternan's Parish Fellowship Monday 18 March 8 pm Church Hall Henna Cundill will give a talk entitled, "Israel: Walls both Visible and Invisible" All are Welcome Lent 2019 See also notice boards Wednesdays at 7pm in St Ternan's Banchory Hall Supper and Conversations with Jonah and Mobie Dick Wednesday 13th March. Man on the run Wednesday 20th March. In the belly of the beast Wednesday 27th March. Spewed ashore Wednesday 3rd Apri. The Ninevites repent Wednesday 10th April. The Wondrous Plant Lynsay writes: Why do we have a Psalm instead of the 2nd hymn? We are now in Lent, a traditional season of fasting. We reflect this in our services by: not saying the "A" word (Alleluia); not singing the gloria; and here in Banchory saying a Psalm in response to the first reading rather than singing a hymn. This is all done to draw our attention to God as we seek to draw close to his heart again. As we only have two readings at communion week by week, reading a psalm in Lent and Advent also allows us to connect with these words that have commonly be called the prayerbook of Jewish and Christian people. We will really feel the joy as we sing the gradual hymn at Easter and throughout Ordinary Time. Updates Please copy any news, details of forthcoming events or changes to the rostered duties to Michael at mahprice20@gmail.com or pto

6 An update on the foodbank Aberdeenshire South Foodbank (ASFB) follows the Trussell Trust system of administration and issues food vouchers to over 60 frontline professional agencies such as Social Services, GP s, Police, Ministers, Councillors etc. With their knowledge and understanding of an individual or family s circumstances, they are able to assess their need and issue them with a voucher as appropriate. The voucher can then be redeemed at the foodbank for sufficient food for three days. ASFB is governed by an Operations Committee which meets every second month and operated by a team of around 43 volunteers. Since opening in 2013, ASFB has distributed almost 43 tonnes of food, giving 3 days worth of food to just over 2,500 adults and 1,650 children within South Aberdeenshire, as well as helping to support food banks in neighbouring districts. Last December 71 Christmas food boxes were given out to 213 people. In addition, food was provided for the Christmas meal at the Women's refuge in Banchory and the ingredients for dessert, tea & coffee for a meal prepared by St Columba's Church for homeless people. If you want to know more, speak to Andy Bond. Andy Bond writes: Fairtrade Fortnight is here! Fairtrade Fortnight 2019 is hoping to raise awareness about the plight of cocoa farmers in West Africa. Cocoa farmers in Côte d Ivoire are surviving on less than 75 pence a day. That s not even half what they need for essentials like their children s schooling, family medical bills and clean water. For many of these farmers, having to choose between paying school fees and food for the week is too often a real choice. Plummeting cocoa prices have forced families to go without the bare essentials pushing them even deeper into poverty. Right now politicians are making big decisions about this country's future. But for cocoa farmers like Rosine, the future depends on us convincing our politicians to join their fight. You can sign the petition to the government by going online - So please share the petition with your friends, family and community: together we can take the exploitation out of chocolate. Thank you.