Coffee Morning Saturday 20 th January Church House - Raising funds for Chitepani Trust

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1 { with St Peter's Hebden Prayer & Notice Sheet 14 th January 2018 Great to have you with us today, everyone is welcome to receive bread and wine at communion. Today s Readings 1 Samuel (11-20) John 1.43-end Special Prayers Heavenly Father, at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son: may we recognize him as our Lord and know ourselves to be your beloved children; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen Prayer for St Michael's, Linton Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you for our community and family of faith here at St Michael s. As our Friend, Saviour and Lord, support us in our daily lives. Guide and encourage us; deepen our faith and nurture our relationships with one another. Continue to shape us into a loving, welcoming people; may we reach out so that others may come to know you. Help us individually, and collectively, to use the gifts that you have given us, to serve you, and to further your purposes in the world. In your name we pray. Amen Tensions in Sudan One student has been killed and six people injured during protests over rising bread prices in Sudan. The student died during a demonstration on Sunday in Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, Diocese of El Obeid. Separate protests also took place in Damazin and Sennar (Diocese of Wad Medani), and in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Bread prices have almost doubled in Sudan since the government's decision last month to cut subsidies and stop importing wheat from overseas. Officials hoped the move would create competition, and therefore act as a check on price rises - but the Sudan Tribune says a number of bakeries have since stopped production, citing a lack of flour. The decision was part of a raft of austerity measures in the country's 2018 budget, which seeks to address the high inflation rate, currently recorded at about 25 percent. In an attempt to crack down on the ongoing unrest, Sudanese security forces have arrested three opposition leaders and blocked the sale of six newspapers. According to Amnesty International, some 185 people were killed in 2013 during demonstrations against a rise in fuel prices. Lord, we pray for those caught up in the dreadful unrest and violence. We pray for calm and safety. We pray the government find a way through the financial crisis and the bread shortage comes to an end. Amen Our Mission Partner for January Ben & Katy Ray at CMS in Tanzania. Please pray for our CMS Mission Partners, Ben & Katy Ray, who have just returned from Neema Crafts in Tanzania to UK for a 4 month break. We pray that Zachary & Alessia will quickly adjust to the very different lifestyle & climate, and that Ben & Katy may find time for restoration and reflection amidst their hectic schedule of church visits. Amen Notices Coffee Morning Saturday 20 th January Church House - Raising funds for Chitepani Trust

2 This is a small village in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal. I have supported this charity for a while now and it still needs our support. The medical centre continues its work for the village and surrounding area and one of the villagers has lost his house due to a landslide. He was injured in this event. Support for this project would be appreciated. Cakes, raffle prizes and tombola prizes would be welcome. My phone number is Thank you Sue. Pastoral Care Visits, prayers, counselling, a chance to talk: please contact Revd David or Cath Unity Service am 21 st Grassington Town Hall A Table for The New Year will see the start of our wedding preparation ministry for couples getting married in Rylstone, Burnsall and Linton in The dates are February 10 th & 24 th and March 10 th. This is an important element of our church ministry and we ask you hold the couples in your prayers at this special time in their lives. If you are able to help with the event by either providing cake, making part of a meal or being on hand to serve then please let Claire at Church House know. clairesenior71@gmail.com Youth-Work in Upper Wharfedale T.O.A.S.T Reverb After-school club Every Wednesday term-time Church House Grassington Games, Food, Craft and Faith For School years 4 and up! Come and meet our great team! We ask for a 1 fee to help us cover our costs Any Questions? Contact our Youth and Children leader Edd via: youth.reverb@gmail.com 21st January Or visit: Projectreverb.wordpress.com Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Wednesday (term time) Club Every Thursday Every Friday Parish Services 10.00am Grassington Unity Service Town Hall 4.30pm Church Toddler Praise House 9.15am MorningFountain s Prayer Chapel 10am Holy Church House Communion 3.15pm Reverb Church House After School Toddler Group 9am Morning Prayer Church House St. Michaels, Linton

3 forward to seeing you there. Sue INFORMATION Rector: Revd. David (Tel: ) Reverb Youth Leader: Edd Greenfield (Tel: ) Reader: Cath Currier (Tel: ) Parish Admin: Claire Senior (Tel: ) Claire is generally in the office at Church House from 9 11am, Mon - Fri. Please use door at rear for attention. Prayer & Notice Sheets to Claire please, by Tuesday noon or via the office post box at the rear of Church House. Visit our website Church Flowers There will be a meeting in Church House on Wednesday 17th January at 11am for anyone who is involved or would like to be involved with Church flowers. Look

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