Welcome to Holy Innocents. Holy Innocents Kingsbury holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk 10th September, 2017 Trinity 13, Prop. 18, Year A To use the loop system, switch your hearing aid to T. If you would like someone to be mentioned in the prayers today please ask one of the ministers before the service begins. Before the service Order of Service Today at the start of the school year the theme of our service is learning new things. Think of a teacher or someone else who has guided and helped you, and write his or her name on a post-it and feel free to do more than one. Stand when the hymn begins. Processional hymn: Services Today 8.30am Said Eucharist 10.00am Thanks and Praise: All ages all together Services this week Tuesday 10.15am Morning Prayer at Bowater Close Thursday 10.00am Said Eucharist Coffee morning Tuesday 10.30-11.30am at Bowater Close Next Sunday 17th September Trinity 14 8.30am Said Eucharist 10am Sung Eucharist Next Week s Readings Gen. 50: 15-21; Psalm 103; Rom. 14: 1-12; Matt. 18: 21-35 Gathering In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Jubilate, everybody, Serve the Lord in all your ways, And come before His presence singing, Enter now His courts with praise. For the Lord our God is gracious, And His mercy's everlasting. Jubilate, Jubilate, Jubilate Deo. X3 by: Fred Dunn Copyright 1977 Thankyou Music CCLI Number: 78794 Confession We are invited to confess our sins. Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy God s forgiveness is proclaimed.
Gloria Gloria, gloria, in excelsis deo Gloria, gloria, alleluia, alleluia. Collect Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Reading: Isaiah 61.1-2 A reading from Isaiah. The spirit of the Lord is upon me, grace because the Lord has anointed me; chosen he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, gospel to bind up the brokenhearted, heal to proclaim liberty to the captives release and release to the prisoners freedom. For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Procession and Reading Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The Lord be with you and also with you Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2.39-52). Glory to you, O Lord. This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Talk Affirmation of Faith Do you believe and trust in God the Father source of all being and life, the one for whom we exist? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Son, who took our human nature, died for us and rose again? We believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit, who gives life to the people of God and makes Christ known in the world? We believe and trust in him. This is the faith of the Church. This is our faith. We believe and trust in one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Intercessions At the end: Amen. Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. and also with you. 2
Offertory Hymn: During the hymn there will be a collection for the work of the church. Children are invited to gather around the altar during the hymn. The Spirit lives to set us free, He binds us all in unity, Walk in the light (x3) Walk in the light of the Lord Jesus promised life to all, The dead were wakened by his call, He died in pain on Calvary, Walk, walk in the light, To save the lost like you and me, We know his death was not the end, He gave his Spirit to be our friend, By Jesus' love our wounds are healed, The Father's kindness is revealed, The Spirit lives in you and me, His light will shine for all to see, By Damian Luncy (b.1944) Eucharistic Prayer (Prayer 2) The Lord be with you and also with you. 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. The priest praises God for his mighty acts and all respond Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The priest recalls the Last Supper, ending with: And now with all your saints we give you glory, through Jesus Christ, in the strength of the Spirit, today and for ever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer 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. 3
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. Agnus Dei sung: Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us peace. Invitation to Communion You are welcome to come forward. If you are a member of any church where you receive communion you are also welcome to receive communion here. If you have not had your first communion, or you do not wish to do receive today, then carry this service book or bow your head when at the rail and the priest will pray a blessing for you instead. Communion Hymn: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God And His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you Allelu, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Ask and it shall be given unto you Seek and ye shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you Allelu, Alleluia By Karen Lafferty Prayer after Communion The priest says a prayer, to which all respond Amen. Notices Blessing The priest gives the blessing, to which all respond Amen. Recessional Hymn: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name I've been born again in Jesus' name And in Jesus' name I come to you To share His love as He told me to. He said: 'Freely, freely, you have received Freely, freely give Go in My name, and because you believe Others will know that I live.' 4
All power is given in Jesus' name In earth and heaven in Jesus' name And in Jesus' name I come to you To share His power as He told me to. Refrain Sending out We turn to face the door of the church as we are sent out in God s name. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen. Notices God gives us life in Jesus' name, He lives in us in Jesus' name, And in Jesus' name I come to you To share his peace as he told me to. Refrain By Carol Owens CCL 424001 dated 10.09.2017 Diary of upcoming events: for details see notices below or notices in church Day Date Time Event Place Sun 8 Oct. 10.00am Harvest celebration service Sun 8 Oct. 6.00pm Harvest Celebration All Saints Queensbury warmly invites all to their community prayer day on Saturday 16 September, 10.30am - 4pm. There will be speakers from various community organisations, prayer stations, and a closing Eucharist around 3.30pm. People are welcome to drop in any time. Save the date. The Grand Opening of Lindsay Park Community Kitchen on Saturday 23 rd Church Church Hall September between 1pm - 3pm, Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall, Kenton, HA3 9TG. Everyone is welcome. Poster in narthex. The Intercession workshop which will be held at St Martin s Kensal Rise on Saturday 23 September is fully booked and there is a waiting list. MU Outing to Bentley Priory, Liz have made a group booking for 21 people 2pm Wednesday Sept 27th. 5
We can meet at church for 1.30 pm departure. We will have a guided tour on the history of Bentley Priory (which covers the Battle of Britain) at 2 pm. It will last approx 1 hour. We are then free to explore the museum and ask further questions, visit the cafe for refreshments and enjoy the gardens. The cost not including refreshments etc will be 7.00 each. Liz have paid a deposit and will pay the remainder on the day and she will be collecting payments before the date. Please see the transport arrangements in the narthex. Mothers Union Quiet Day Saturday 7th Oct at Emmanuel Northwood - see poster in the porch for details and let Liz know if you are interested in coming. Save the date : Sunday 8th October for our Harvest Celebration. Usual celebration service in church in the morning and then roast dinner, dancing, live music with caller, in the church hall from around 6 pm. Watch this space for further details. Cost @ 10. We will be holding a Celebration weekend - with art exhibition and various special events and guests - in church from the evening of Friday 1 Dec to Sunday 3 December. Confirmation is a time for adults (young - teenagers - and old - and somewhere in between) to affirm their Christian faith for themselves. The bishop will be visiting the parish on Sunday 3 December and there will be an opportunity for baptism, confirmation, or for people from other denominations who have already been confirmed but want to express their commitment to the Anglican church. If anyone is interested in finding out more please contact Natasha or any of the ministry team ASAP, as the preparation sessions will begin soon. Our church toilet is out of action. We have permission from the trustees of the Mandir (temple) across the road to use theirs (before noon). From the church, enter the Mandir gate on Kingsbury Road, go down the steps and turn right. The door is on the right opposite the marble monument, and is marked with a disabled access sign. Through there the toilets are on the right. No need for removal of shoes in this area. If you wish to use the underground car park at the mandir please let Natasha know. Dianna will work from home during the building work but will come in on Thursdays to do copying. You can still email her with items for the notice sheet or call her on 07983544096. No cash for the collection? You can give to Holy Innocents by card or paypal online. Go to www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk and click the donate now link on the left. These notices are uploaded each week to our website so if you are away and would like to keep in touch look at www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk If you are holding a church event please include it in these notices so that our different congregations can hear about it. Email kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com or put them in Dianna s in tray in the choir vestry by Wednesday evening for inclusion the following Sunday. 6
For your prayers The Sick: Karina James; Janet May, Audrey Humphreys, Evelyn Holder; Judy Haynes. Others in need of prayer: Stan Carter; Ann East, Phyllis Belgrave; Germaine Taylor. Anniversary of death: Karen Divall; Phyllis Eltringham; Edith Bennett; Mabel Mackenzie; Albert Moull; Leslie Sage; Daniel Davies; Mary Harris. Contact Details Vicar: Revd Natasha Woodward 020 8204 7531 natasha.c.woodward@gmail.com twitter: @kingsburyvicar Asst. Curate Revd Samual Hameem 0748 175 3258 hameem_77@yahoo.com Hon. Asst. Curate: Revd Angela Hopkins 020 8907 1045 Licensed Lay Minister Pat Beazley 020 8723 0243 Pastoral Assistant Carl Berry 020 8204 3451 Parish Administrator Dianna Wong 020 8205 4089 (9.30am-12pm Tue & Thu) Kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com Churchwardens: Judy Hubert 020 8205 8290 Domino Champe 020 8200 1004 PCC Treasurer Macaulay Ndukwe 020 8205 7248 Gift Aid Officer: Julia Day 020 8204 6157 Hall Bookings: Julia Day 020 8204 6157/ 07818885259 Caroline Pascoe 07773 122 067 Sacristan: Mike Willingham 020 8205 4168 Asst Sacristan: Pat Smith 020 8200 7264 Mother s Union: Liz Holmes 020 8205 6139 Book Group contact Rev d Angela Hopkins (above) Brownies & Guides Peggy Brand 020 8205 7597 Website www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk 7