The Parish Church of St Barnabas, Swanmore

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1 The Parish Church of St Barnabas, Swanmore St Barnabas, Swanmore Making Christ known in our community through care for all, welcoming hospitality and worship for all ages Welcome to St Barnabas If you would like more information about our church please speak to Claire (the Vicar), or one of the many people helping out. Information can also be found on our website: Please do join us for tea or coffee after the service Gluten free wafers are available. Please speak to the sidespeople if you would like one (In church unless otherwise stated) Sunday 29 th Oct Bible Sunday 8.00 Eucharist Parish Eucharist - Welcome to The Revd. Dr Richard Wyld, Bishop s Chaplain, our President and preacher today. Hymns 90, 406, 226 and 571 Tuesday 31 st Pause to Pray, wherever you are Wednesday 1 st November 9.15 School s Worship on Wednesday Eucharist Thursday 2 nd 8.15 Morning Prayer Friday 3 rd Swanmore Primary Fireworks Night Barnaby s opening hours this week: Tue, Wed: Thu, Fri: Sat: 2pm 4.30pm 9am 12 & 2pm 4.30pm 10am 1pm Saturday 4 th Charity Christmas Card Market, Paterson Centre Midday Prayers Sunday 5 th November All Saints Day 8.00 Eucharist Parish Eucharist - Welcome to Archdeacon Gavin Collins our President today Confirmation Class, Vicarage All Souls Service of Remembrance 1

2 Collect Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Reading 1 Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 8-12 A reading from the book of Nehemiah All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. The scribe Ezra stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading. 2

3 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep. For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved. And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Reading 2 Colossians 3:12-17 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Colossians As God s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God 3

4 Gospel Matthew 24:30-35 A reading from the Gospel of Matthew Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you O Christ Post-Communion Prayer God of all grace, your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life and the word of his kingdom: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your true and living bread; who is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen 4

5 Notices Next week s readings are Revelation 7:9-end, 1 John 3:1-3 and Matthew 5:1-12 From Claire: In consultation with my surgeon, my second eye surgery has been postponed to a time yet to be confirmed. I will be back on duty from the afternoon of November 5th. In the meantime, my eyes are really out of balance so I will be limited in what I can do. Please bear with me and thank you for your understanding. Claire Remembrance Service The uniformed organisations rehearsal for standard/wreath bearers will take place on Thursday 9 th November at 6pm in St Barnabas Church. Confirmation The service is at 6pm on Saturday November 25 th in Portsmouth Cathedral. Thank you to all those who have expressed an interest in being confirmed. I will be offering 3 preparation sessions: Session 1 Sunday 5 November pm Vicarage Session 2 Sunday 12th November pm Vicarage Session 3 Sunday 19th November pm Church I will be preparing adults and young people together but for Sessions 1 and 2, I may split adults' and younger persons' discussions. Session 3 is an exploration of the Eucharist and receiving bread and wine. I have contacted those who have expressed an interest - but please come along to the sessions if you have not already expressed an interest but would like to find out more. All Saints, Portsea cordially invite the congregation of St Barnabas to their All Saints festivities on Sunday 5 November -tea and cakes at 4:00pm followed by Songs of Praise at 5:00pm. 5

6 Thank you The special collection last Sunday morning for Christian Aid Rohingya Refugee Relief totalled Thank you to all those who donated. If anyone has any odd old one pound coins around the house or in pockets they can still be put in the collection basket or one of the wall safes as the bank are happy to exchange them for the time being. Shoe box appeal This year Sunday Club will be supporting 'The Samaritans Purse' shoe box appeal - if you or your family would like to be involved please check out their website or see me for more details. Thanks, Ben Armstrong LyCiG LOCAL is for all mission-focussed people in Bishop s Waltham Deanery including Clergy, Lay Ministers, PCC members and Mission Teams. Please book a place NOW- bwdeanery@gmail.com..there's no charge. The vision is to encourage and equip you to grow in numbers, in spirituality and in mission commitment to your community and the wider world. It should provide some tools to help implement the Deanery Framework and your Parish Plans. It's all about helping churches make a difference in their local community and further afield through Learning key biblical teachings on growth Discussion, questioning and applying these to their situations Becoming inspired and motivated Making decisions and implement plans Developing new ways of working Resolving to stick with plans, reviewing and adapting as they go The six-week course starts on 15 January 2018, weekly on Mondays - 15, 22 and 29 January and 5, 19 and 26 February (NOT 12 February half term) At Rookesbury Hall, Church Road, Newtown, PO17 6LE. Coffee and Biscuits from 7.15pm with course running from 7.30 to 9.00pm 6

7 Meon Valley Food Bank Thank You for all your kind donations. The items needed for the coming week are dried pasta meals, angel delight, breakfast bars and UHT long life milk. Please no more soup. With Love from the Meon Valley Food Bank Team. Pause to Pray! Remember to Pause to Pray every Tuesday between 10am and 11am. It is not another prayer meeting but instead is an invitation to you to pray at some point in that hour wherever you are. Diocese of Portsmouth Healing Day 9.30am-3.30pm on Saturday 18 th November 2017 at Portsmouth. A day for all interested in Christian Healing within our Diocese. Explore healing ministry through a variety of workshops. Includes Healing Service led by the Bishop of Portsmouth, opening talk by Revd John Ryeland, Director of Christian Healing Mission, London. Other contributors include Revd Dr Russ Parker, former Director of Acorn Christian Healing Foundation. See notice board in link for further information and how to book a place. Refreshing A quiet morning for PCC treasurers and other PCC members. Saturday 13 th January at Catherington church hall and Saturday 20 th January at All Saints Ryde church hall pm. With Victoria James and Ruth Tuschling. 7

8 For our daily prayers All those who work or take recreation in Swanmore. Those we know who are unwell including : Val Green, Albert Rogers, Clare Burton, Derek Lord, Peter Angelis, Trevor Nutland, Revd. Claire, Carolyn Berry and Fred and Sally and their unborn child, who has been diagnosed with heart problems. All those who have been recently bereaved, especially the family and friends of Patricia Joyce and Peter Brooks. Please send all items for 5 th November pew leaflet by Wed 1 st afternoon to office@stbarnabas.org.uk 8