pewsheet - 3 january 2016 (oakham)

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All Saints O

akham

Weekly Pewsheet

Service Details and Notices

The Epiphany

Sunday 3 January 2016

Services in the Team today:

Oakham 8:00am Holy Communion (CW Trad)

10:30am Parish Communion

6:00pm Evensong

Whissendine 11:00am Holy Communion

Teigh 9:00am Matins

Ashwell 4:00pm Evensong

Market Overton 9:00am Holy Communion

Langham 6:00pm Word, Worship & Response

Braunston 11:00am Holy Communion

Brooke 6:00pm Evensong

Egleton 9:15am Holy Communion (CW Trad)

If you are new to this church or visiting, please make

yourself known to the clergy or churchwardens

If you wish to receive Holy Communion in your pew, or would

like a large print version of this Pewsheet, please ask a sidesman

Please take this Pewsheet home

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Oakham Team Clergy

Revd Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani

Team Rector (Oakham)

01572 722108 [email protected]

Revd Janet Tebby

Team Vicar (Whissendine, Teigh, Ashwell, Market Overton)


Revd Canon Julie Hutchinson

Team Vicar (Langham, Braunston, Brooke, Hambleton & Egleton)


Revd Hildred Crowther

Assistant Priest


Revd Dr Dominic Coad

Curate


Lay Ministers

Mr Michael Hinman Reader – 01572 722061 [email protected]

Mr Phillip Hutchinson Reader – 01572 868816 [email protected]

Mr David Pattinson Reader – 01572 723884 [email protected]

Mrs Robin Robson Reader – 01572 757404 [email protected]

Mr Alan Rudge Reader – 01572 755570 [email protected]

Mr Vyv Wainwright Reader – 01572 759157 [email protected]

Mrs Jenni Duffy Parish Evangelist – 01572 720064 [email protected]

Mrs Gail Rudge Parish Evangelist – 01572 755570 [email protected]

Mrs Madeleine Morris Pastoral Assistant – 01572 868418 [email protected]

Director of Music

Mr Kevin Slingsby – 01572 898242 [email protected]

Oakham Team Office

Mrs Janine Weaver Team Administrator – 01572 724007 [email protected]

The Team Office is staffed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am- 1pm,

Thursdays 11am-3pm and Fridays by email. Notices for inclusion in the pew

sheet should be sent to [email protected] or delivered to the office

by Wednesday at 11 am.

www.oakhamteam.org.uk

www.facebook.com/oakhamteam

[email protected]

@oakhamteam

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8:00am Holy Communion

10:30am Parish Communion*

The Order of Service is contained in the separate Service Book.

Opening Hymn*

1. As with gladness men of old

did the guiding star behold,

as with joy they hailed its light,

leading onward, beaming bright;

so, most gracious Lord, may we

evermore be led to thee.

2. As with joyful steps they sped,

Saviour, to thy lowly bed,

there to bend the knee before

thee whom heaven and earth adore;

so may we with willing feet

ever seek thy mercy-seat.

3. As they offered gifts most rare

at thy cradle rude and bare,

so may we with holy joy,

pure and free from sin’s alloy,

all our costliest treasures bring,

Christ, to thee our heavenly King.

4. Holy Jesus, every day

keep us in the narrow way,

and, when earthly things are past,

bring our ransomed souls at last

where they need no star to guide,

where no clouds thy glory hide.

5. In the heavenly country bright

need they no created light;

thou its light, its joy, its crown,

thou its sun which goes not down;

there for ever may we sing

alleluias to our King.

Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898)

Music: From a chorale by C Kocher (1786-1872) abridged by William Henry Monk (1823-1889)

(Ancient & Modern – 94)

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Collect

O God,

who by the leading of a star

manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:

mercifully grant that we,

who know you now by faith,

may at last behold your glory face to face;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading – Isaiah 60.1-6

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.

For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will

arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light,

and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all

gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your

daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. Then you shall see and be radiant;

your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to

you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover

you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall

bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

Second Reading – Ephesians 3.1-12*

I, Paul, am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles – for surely you have

already heard of the commission of God’s grace that was given me for you, and how the

mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading

of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former

generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed

to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow-

heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the

gospel. Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was

given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this

grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ,

and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who

created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might

now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in

accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in

whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

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Gradual Hymn*

1. We three kings of Orient are,

bearing gifts we traverse afar

field and fountain, moor and mountain,

following yonder star:

O star of wonder, star of night,

star with royal beauty bright,

westward leading, still proceeding,

guide us to thy perfect light.

2. Born a king on Bethlehem plain,

gold I bring to crown him again,

king for ever, ceasing never

over us all to reign:

3. Frankincense to offer have I,

incense owns a deity nigh;

prayer and praising, all men raising,

worship him, God most high:

4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

breathes a life of gathering gloom;

sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,

sealed in the stone-cold tomb:

5. Glorious now behold him arise,

king and God and sacrifice.

Heaven sings: ‘Alleluia’;

‘Alleluia,’ the earth replies:

Words: Edward John Hopkins (1818-1901)

Music: Three Kings of Orient, Edward John Hopkins (1818-1901)

© Timothy Dudley-Smith

(Ancient & Modern – 105)

Gospel – Matthew 2.1-12

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men

from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king

of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him

homage.’ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him;

and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of

them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for

so it has been written by the prophet: “And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are

by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is

to shepherd my people Israel.”’ Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and

learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to

Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found

him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.’ When they had

heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had

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seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw

that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house,

they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage.

Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and

myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for

their own country by another road.

Offertory Hymn*

1. In our darkness light has shone,

Alleluia,

still today the light shines on,

Alleluia;

Word made flesh in human birth,

Alleluia,

Light and Life of all the earth,

Alleluia!

2. Christ the Son incarnate see,

Alleluia,

by whom all things came to be,

Alleluia;

through the world his splendours shine,

Alleluia,

full of grace and truth divine,

Alleluia!

3. All who now in him believe,

Alleluia,

everlasting life receive,

Alleluia;

born of God and in his care,

Alleluia,

we his name and nature share,

Alleluia!

4. Christ a child on earth appears,

Alleluia,

crown of all creation’s years,

Alleluia;

God’s eternal Word has come,

Alleluia,

he shall lead his people home,

Alleluia!

Words: based on John 1.1-14, Timothy Dudley-Smith (b 1926)

Music: Redland, Malcolm Archer (b 1952) (A&M 359) (Ancient & Modern – 101)

Communion Hymn*

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1. Like a candle flame,

flickering small in our darkness,

uncreated light shines through infant eyes.

God is with us, alleluia,

come to save us, alleluia.

2. Stars and angels sing,

yet the earth sleeps in shadows;

can this tiny spark set a world on fire?

3. Yet his light shall shine

from our lives, Spirit blazing,

as we touch the flame of his holy fire.

Words & Music: Graham Kendrick (b 1950)

© 1988 Graham Kendrick / Make Way Music (Ancient & Modern – 74)

Post Communion Prayer

Lord God, the bright splendour whom the nations seek:

may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light

discern the glory of your presence in your Son,

the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Final Hymn*

1. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;

bow down before him, his glory proclaim;

with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,

kneel and adore him: the Lord is his name.

2. Low at his feet lay thy burden of carefulness:

high on his heart he will bear it for thee,

comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness,

guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.

3. Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness

of the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine:

truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,

these are the offerings to lay on his shrine.

4. These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,

he will accept for the name that is dear;

mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,

trust for our trembling and hope for our fear.

(Verse 1 is repeated)

Words: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Music: Was Lebet, Melody from Rheinhardt MS 1754 (A&M - 103)

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Today

6:00pm – WORD, WORSHIP &

RESPONSE

St Peter & St Paul Langham

Celebrate Epiphany and respond to

God’s word in prayer and

contemporary music. All welcome,

refreshments afterwards.

This Week

FRIDAY 8 JANUARY

7:30pm – RUTLAND THREE ARTS

SOCIETY

Methodist Church Hall, Oakham

The Music Group presents Piano

Duets, with Linda Hall and Paul Butler.

£3 charge for non-members.

SATURDAY 9 JANUARY

10:00am-12:00pm – COFFEE MORNING

The Roost, Water Lane, Ashwell

Bring and Buy stall and Raffle. All

proceeds to St Mary’s Church. All are

very welcome. Contact Joy (01572

759204) for more details.

Looking Ahead

TUESDAY 12 JANUARY

10:00am – BIBLE STUDY

25 Willow Crescent, Oakham

10:00am -12:00pm – OPEN HOUSE

Home of Jan & Ian Williamson, 10

Edmonton Way, Oakham

All are welcome to call in for tea or

coffee and a friendly chat.

THURSDAY 14 JANUARY

1:00pm – OAKHAM & BRAUNSTON MU

All Saints Oakham Church Hall

Fish & Chip Lunch followed by

AGM. To book your lunch please

contact either Meg Dyer (771564) or

Pamela Woods (755371). Cost £5.

Friends and family welcome.

SATURDAY 23 JANUARY

8:30am – PRAYER BREAKFAST

Victoria Hall, Oakham

Welcoming the Stranger – with

Andy Worthington, Director of Church

Relations at Open Doors. Arranged by

Churches Together in Oakham &

District. Tickets (£3) are available from

Patrick Wilson (01572 723288 or

[email protected]), and numbers are

needed by Monday 18 January.

SUNDAY 24 JANUARY

4:00pm – SING SUNDAY

All Saints Braunston

An informal gathering to sing hymns and

songs old and new, and put them into

practice in a short service. A chance to

worship God through music in a variety

of styles, and to learn some new

material. Everyone is welcome from

across the whole Team, and there will

be refreshments afterwards.

SUNDAY 31 JANUARY

11:00pm – TEAM COMMUNION FOR

CANDLEMAS – St Andrew Whissendine

Also 8:00am Communion and 3:00pm

Baptism at Oakham, and 6:00pm

Evensong at Brooke, but no other

services in the Team.

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Please pray for

Craig Armstrong & Zoe Biedul,

who were married at Oakham on

Monday;

Ashley Wilars & Natalie Swinn,

who were married at Braunston on

Saturday;

For those affected by the recent

floods;

For the victims of terrorist atrocities,

especially those killed in Paris and those

killed in the Russian airliner crash;

For those trapped under extremist

regimes and the hostages held by

religious extremists and their families

and friends;

For a just solution to the immigration

problem and those desperate to start

a new life in Europe;

Victims of religious extremism and

persecution especially in Sudan, CAR,

Kenya, Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, North

Korea, China, India, Northern

Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, and Pakistan;

The people whose lives are torn apart

by war and violence, especially in

Ukraine, Syria and Iraq;

The Rutland Food Bank;

The Drop-in Centre;

Justin and John our Archbishops and

Donald and John, our Bishops;

Lee, Janet, Julie, Hildred & Dominic,

our Team Clergy, and all lay members

of the Ministry Team;

Madeleine McCann and her family and

all missing children.

New Team Website

The new Team website is now live, but

we need your help to make sure that it

is kept up-to-date and as fully

informative about what is going on as

possible. If you already send reports for

the magazine please let us have them

for the website as well, preferably with

some good pictures too (send them to

[email protected]). We

need good pictures as well, so if you

have any please let us know, and if you

are organising an event please take

some pictures, or ask us if you would

like someone to come and take some.

please talk to Kevin Slingsby or one of

the Communications Group if you have

any questions.

Donations for the

Refugee Crisis

Christian Aid is working with

churches and other agencies in

supporting humanitarian efforts taking

place in Europe and the Middle East.

Donations to Christian Aid will

be gratefully received by the

treasurer, or you can donate

through their website directly at

http://bit.ly/refugeeappeal.

Lent Groups

Lent starts early this year, so it’s not

too early to start thinking about the

ecumenical Lent groups – see the

poster opposite for full details.

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Regular Groups & Activities

CHILDREN’S GROUPS

Pram & Toddler Service (age 0-4) Mondays 2:00pm during term-time Oakham Church

Tiny Tots (age 0-4). Thursdays 9:45am during term-time. Oakham Church

Little Angels (age 0-4) Thursdays 10:30 (term-time) Market Overton Church

Sunday School (up to age 10) Sundays 10:30am (except 3rd) Oakham Church Hall

Fishes Club (up to age 10) Sundays 11:00am (except 2nd) Whissendine Church

ASH (All Saints Hub – aged 11-13) Sundays 10:30am (10 January) Oakham Church

ASK (All Saints Kids – aged 14-16) Sundays 10:30am (as announced) Oakham Church

HOME GROUPS

Leader: Catriona Drye (770429) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00am 25 Willow Crescent, Oakham

Leader: Stan Bruce (756656) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm 19 Ashwell Road, Oakham

Leader: Patrick Wilson (723288) 2nd & 4th Thursdays 2:30pm 6 Peterborough Avenue, Oakham

Leader: Jenni Duffy (720064) & Monica Compton (755734) 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30pm Oakham

Leader: Alan & Gail Rudge (755570) Mondays fortnightly 7:30pm 34 Church Street, Braunston

Leader: Revd Janet Tebby & Lin Ryder (01572 767666) Thursdays fortnightly 2:00pm Market Overton

CHOIR

Oakham Choir Practice Thursdays before 2nd & 4th Sundays 7:00-8:15pm Oakham Church

Whissendine Choir Practice Tuesdays before 2nd & 4th Sundays 8:00-9:00pm Whissendine Church

Market Overton Choir Practice Tuesdays before 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30-7:00pm Market Overton Church

Langham Choir Practice Tuesdays before 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 12:00-1:00pm Langham Church

Laudamus Joint Choir Practice Tuesdays before 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays 7:00-8:30pm Whissendine Church

BELL RINGING

Oakham Bells Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm

Langham/Braunston/Brooke Bells Wed 7:30pm 20/6/13 Jan

Whissendine Bells as announced

MOTHERS’ UNION

Oakham & Braunston 2nd Thursday 2:15pm Oakham Church Hall

OTHER GROUPS

Drop-In Centre Tea, coffee, chat & lunch Wednesdays 10:00am-4:00pm Oakham Congregational Church

Come & Chat Bereavement Group 1st Thursday 2:30-4:30pm Oakham Church Hall

Oasis Tea, coffee, biscuits and & chat Fridays 10:30-11:30am Oakham Church Mayhew Room

Open House Monthly coffee morning in someone’s home – see Diary for details..

Prayer Chain Requests in strictest confidence to Mary Willows (01572 756264) who will then inform the chain.

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Services During The Week

Monday

4 Jan

08:30 Morning Prayer Oakham

04:30 Evening Prayer Oakham

07:30 Light Circle Langham**

Tuesday

5 Jan


10:00 Holy Communion Oakham


Wednesday

6 Jan


10:00 Holy Communion J&A

12:00 Healing Prayer Oakham


05:30 Meditation J&A

Thursday

7 Jan

09:00 Team Communion Oakham

09:45 Tiny Tots Oakham

10:30 Little Angels Market Overton

11:00 BCP Communion Langham*

12:00 Ecumenical Prayer Oakham


Friday

8 Jan


10:00 BCP Communion Oakham


*Village Hall in winter **check for location

Services Next Sunday

10 January (The Baptism of Christ)

Oakham

08:00 Holy Communion (CW Trad)

10:30 Parish Communion

06:00 Evensong

Whissendine 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)

11:00 Family Service

Teigh

Market Overton

04:00 Evensong

Ashwell 09:00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Langham 11:00 Holy Communion

Braunston 11:00 Morning Prayer

Brooke 08:00 Holy Communion (BCP)

Hambleton 09:15 Holy Communion (CW Trad)

Egleton

Next Sunday’s Readings

The Baptism of Christ: Isaiah 43.1-7; Acts 8.14-17; Luke 3.15-17,21,22

Oakham Evensong: Isaiah 55.1-11; Romans 6.1-11

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