All Saints Church 13 November 2016 Remembrance Sunday Family Service

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1 All Saints Church 13 November 2016 Remembrance Sunday Family Service Welcome!

2 Welcome to our Family Service. There is no children s workshop and we all stay together in church for the whole service. Busy bags are available at both doors and if anyone gets restless, please feel very welcome to walk about the church with them during the service. Later in the service, everyone is invited to come to the altar to receive communion or God s blessing. All who are communicant members of this or another church are welcome to receive communion. Please bow your head to indicate if you would like a blessing. During communion, the choir sings on behalf of the congregation; this allows us the opportunity to think more deeply about our relationship with God in our lives, through meditating on the words and music chosen for the day. The mass setting today is Byrd for 5 voices. After the service, refreshments are served in the East end of the Church. Please feel very welcome to stay and enjoy, and if you have not been to the church before, please do introduce yourself to one of the clergy or churchwardens we d love to meet you. Weekday Communion Services: Tuesday 12noon; Wednesday 12noon (both Common Worship); Thursday 10.30am (BCP). Silent Prayer is kept on Fridays at noon The Parish is part of an Anglican Team with St John the Evangelist Church in Grove Lane and St John the Baptist Kingston Vale, and also a member of the Local Ecumenical Project with Union Street Baptist Church and the United Reformed Church in Eden Street. Church office: info@allsaintskingston.co.uk Tel Development office: klong@whereenglandbegan.co.uk Tel Rector: Rev Jonathan Wilkes Tel: jonathan@allsaintskingston.co.uk This booklet is for you to take home PLEASE KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES

3 Order for a Family Service The Opening Hymn is 417. The Lord be with you, and also with you. In a few moments of silence we remember before God the things we have done that are wrong, always remembering God s readiness to forgive us and set us free from the mistakes of the past. We say together... Lord Jesus, we have said and thought and done things that were wrong. We wish that we had done better and are truly sorry. We ask you to forgive us and pray that you will help us to start again and be the people you want us to be. Amen The Lord enrich you with his grace, and nourish you with his blessing; the Lord defend you in trouble and keep you from all evil; the Lord accept your prayers, and absolve you from your offences, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen.

4 The Gloria We sing the Gloria. We all sing the lines in bold. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Father. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Father. To him be glory for ever. To him be glory for ever. Alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen, alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen. Glory to God, glory to God, Son of the Father. Glory to God, glory to God, Son of the Father. To him be glory for ever. To him be glory for ever. Alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen, alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit. To him be glory for ever. To him be glory for ever. Alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen, alleluia, amen, Alleluia, amen. We say together the collect the special prayer for this Sunday: Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

5 We stand for the hymn Great is Thy faithfulness We stand and turn to face the centre of the church from where today s Gospel is read. The Gospel Luke 7:21:5-19 Hear the Gospel of our Lord according to Luke: Glory to you, O Lord. When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down. They asked him, Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place? And he said, Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, I am he! and, The time is near! Do not go after them. When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately. Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you; they will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify. So make up your minds not to prepare your defence in advance; for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your souls. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

6 The Talk The talk today is given by the Rector, Jonathan Wilkes. After the Talk we sing Hymn 499 during which we process to the War Memorial at the East End. This is followed by an act of remembrance which ends: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. We will remember them. The choir will sing Deep River We remain in the East End for the Intercessions. The peace of the Lord be always with you And also with you We offer one another a sign of peace. The Peace We return to our seats for the Offertory Hymn 333 during which a collection is taken for the work of the church, and the bread and wine for the Eucharist are brought to the altar. Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, The glory, the splendour, and the majesty; For everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, And of your own do we give you. The Eucharistic Prayer

7 The Lord is here. His spirit is with us. Lift up your hearts We lift them to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give thanks and praise. It is right to praise you, Father; Lord of all creation; in your love you made us for yourself. When we turned away you did not reject us, but came to meet us in your Son. You embraced us as your children and welcomed us to sit and eat with you. In Christ you shared our life that we might live in him and he in us. He opened his arms of love upon the cross and made for all the perfect sacrifice for sin. On the night he was betrayed, at supper with his friends he took bread, and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to them, saying: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. Father we do this in remembrance of him: his body is the bread of life. At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you for the forgiveness of sins: do this in remembrance of me. Father we do this in remembrance of him: his blood is shed for all. As we proclaim his death and celebrate his rising in glory, send your Holy Spirit that this bread and this wine may be to us the body and blood of your dear Son.

8 As we eat and drink these holy gifts make us one in Christ, our risen Lord. With your whole church throughout the world we offer you this sacrifice of praise and lift our voice to join the eternal song of heaven: Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra Gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

9 Invitation to Communion Everyone is welcome to come to the altar to receive a blessing or the bread and wine. Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hea rts by faith with thanksgiving. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace. While the congregation comes forward to receive Holy Communion the choir will sing Never weather beaten sail (Campion). Never weather-beaten sail more willing bent to shore. Never tired pilgrim s limbs affected slumber more, Than my wearied sprite now longs to fly out of my troubled breast: O come quickly, sweetest Lord, and take my soul to rest. Ever blooming are the joys of Heaven s high Paradise. Cold age deafs not there our ears nor vapour dims our eyes: Glory there the sun outshines whose beams the blessed only see: O come quickly, glorious Lord, and raise my sprite to thee!

10 After Communion we say together: God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and restored the broken to wholeness of life: look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your healing power make whole both people and nations; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen The Final Hymn is Amazing Grace. The Blessing Go in peace to Love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

11 Notices and News 13 November Remembrance Sunday 14 November 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert Jessica Gale (piano) 16 November 7.30pm Christian Faith Meeting 17 November pm Topical Lunch Leading a Kingston School today The pleasures, the challenges 17 November 5.00 Christmas Lights Switch on Service 17 November 7.30pm KCAH Music Extravaganza 19 November Official opening of the Alpine Village 19 November 7.30pm Kingston Chamber Orchestra Remembrance Today There is a Civic service in church at today. All are very Welcome. Before then we would be very grateful for some help at the East end straight after this service to help put out some chairs and would be very grateful if coffee could be drunk by the font (though not out of it...) to allow the chairs to be put up in the cafe area. ASK Stewardship Please pick up your letter from Jonathan and the Churchwardens. It sets out the resources and support All Saints needs to maintain and build our work through Please return your confidential response form as soon as possible to Anne Packer, the Stewardship Officer, via the post box on the piano, or the Church Office. Your support is very greatly appreciated. Christmas Lights Service On Thursday (17th November at 5pm) we have our annual service for some schools to mark the turning on of the Town's Christmas lights. Are you able to help serve hot chocolate from 5pm for about 45mins? If so please let Jonathan or Iain Neville know. Memorial Square

12 The Council are pedestrianising Memorial Square. This means that access by car to the church will be restricted at certain times by a bollard, but we will have a key for when access is needed. All Saints, Market Place Kingston - Topical Lunch, Thursday 17 November. Leading a Kingston school today The pleasures; the challenges. The real picture, from Alison Vigurs, Head Teacher of St Andrews and St Marks School Surbiton questions, comments, discussion. Chaired by the Rt Rev Dr Richard Cheetham, Bishop of Kingston and former chair of Southwark Diocese Board of Education. Lunch from the East End Café from 12:00 or bring your own sandwiches. Discussion 1:00 to 1:45 pm. The Listening Service, The Listening service which is available in Church Mon-Sat mornings for anyone who needs someone to talk to, will be training new volunteers sometime early next year - timing of training sessions arranged to suit participants. If you like people, are a good listener and would be able to offer two sessions a month, please speak to Sandy or Jonathan. Pilgrim - Enquirers six-week course Interested in finding out more about the Christian faith or revisiting the roots of your faith again? We will be running the first Pilgrim course here at All Saints. It will run weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm from 16th November. Revd David Bell will be running it. All sessions will be held at All Saints Church, with the exception of Dec 14th session which will be at the United Reformed Church nearby. For more information, please see Jonathan or contact the church office on or info@allsaintskingston.co.uk Children s Workshop Please could we remind all parents whose children attend Workshop to complete a registration form if they haven't already done so. Please speak to Eithne Fray, Susannah Acland or Karen Mayo for a form. Please also note that Workshop finishes when communion commences. Please could we therefore request that parents / carers of children attending the older group (Years 1-4), come and collect their children at this time and take responsibility for them for the remainder of the service. Also, a reminder that children

13 attending the younger group (Reception / year 1 and younger) must be accompanied by a parent /carer at all times. Refugee Action Job Refugee Action need a book keeper one day a week. Normal rates of pay apply. If you are interested contact Jonathan. Can you Steward events? There s a free ticket to be had for any concert or event held at All Saints if you re willing to help steward the odd event in the church. See John Dewhurst or contact the office for more information. All Saints Bell Ringers Our bell ringers entered the Surrey Association 6 and 8 bell striking competitions held at Betchworth on 29 October, winning the 8 bell competition and collecting a trophy, now proudly displayed upstairs in the ringing room. The idea is to try to ensure that no two bells strike together and that all are evenly spaced as they are rung. Our ringers also currently hold the Docklands Challenge trophy and have entered again this year. This competition runs all year and is judged as you go, with the final result announced at the end of the year. Kingston is currently in the lead on this one. Staying Safe Talk 10am Saturday 19 th November -Kingston Quaker Centre Some expert personal safety tips to help you stay safe in a variety of situation. Readings for 20 November 2016: 9.30 am Jeremiah 23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23: pm 1 Samuel 8:4-20; John 18:33-37 Church office: info@allsaintskingston.co.uk Tel Development office: klong@whereenglandbegan.co.uk Tel Rector: Rev Jonathan Wilkes Tel: jonathan@allsaintskingston.co.uk

14 St JOHN THE EVANGELIST NOTICES AND NEWS FOR THE DIARY November Thu pm Music Extravaganza - All Saints Church December Sat 3 Church Christmas Bazaar 12-4pm Mon 5 First Monday Club pm Sun 11 Puppet Show 2.00pm and 3.30pm LITTLE GROOVERS our parents/carers and toddlers/babies group will be meeting on Tuesday in the church from am per family. We look forward to seeing you. DISABLED BENEFITS PETITION Thank you to everyone who signed the petition. It was accepted by the council and the recent decision of Kingston Council s Adult and Social Committee to raise the contribution paid by disabled people from 75% to 100% of their disposable income towards their independence payments will now be reviewed by the full council on December 13th at 7.30 pm in the Council Chamber, Guildhall. Supporters would be very welcome. The raised contribution is like a 100% tax on people who are amongst the most vulnerable within our society. It will lead to social isolation, debt, an increase in mental illness and potentially suicide, all of which were identified by people who responded to the consultation. Vicar: Revd Vicky Maunder Tel: vicar@stjohnskingston.co.uk Administrator: Frances Hazelgrove Tel: admin@stjohnskingston.co.uk

15 St. John the Baptist Church Kingston & Putney Vale Monday Afternoon Club pm at St John the Baptist Church Hall Events for November/December Nov: Trip to Chessington Garden Centre Transport provided. Please let Ruth know if you would like to book a place by 7 Nov 21 Nov: Christmas crafts Make your own crackers and decorations 28 Nov: A Victorian Christmas Visit to Holly Lodge in Richmond Park We will car share for this trip. Please let Ruth know if you would like to book a place by 14 Nov 5 Dec: Christmas Party Wednesday 7th December, 7.30pm Christmas Jazz Concert Starring Jenny Green Entry 3 in advance 5 on the door includes mulled wine and mince pie For more information on all the Christmas services and events Phone , stjohns@inthevale.org.uk AURORA CHOREALIS & SWITCHING ON OF THE CHURCH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WITH A LIVE BAND A CHRISTMAS CHARITY RAFFLE, IN AID OF THE CHURCH & AURORA FOUNDATION. (REG CHARITY ) Saturday 3 rd December 2016 St. John the Baptist Church, Robin Hood Lane,SW15 3PY 6:00PM switching on of Christmas lights. Adult tickets, 4.00, include mulled wine & mince pie. Child tickets 1.00, include a drink & mince pie. Call Church Office