Nov 26, 2017

The Parish Christmas cards need delivering. Please sign up on the lists in each church building to deliver them and

be sure to tick that you have taken them. Ideally we would like these delivered no later than 8th December. Streets still to be delivered to are: Baron Court, Brookside, Canwell, Chatsfield, Davids Close, Derwood Grove, Gildale, Hurn Rd & Lincoln Rd Nth, Hythegate, Lakeside, Lincoln Road (south & north of Cock Inn), Long Pasture, Middle Pasture, Morland Court, Ploverly, Rivendale, Rowland Court, Sapperton, Somerville, Staverton Rd, Sunnymead, Sutton Court & Werrington Centre shops, Sweetbriar, Thornemead & Thursfield. Please consider whether you could spare some time this Sunday afternoon or during the week to deliver some of these.

Turn your Christmas shopping into free funds for us whenever you shop via @GiveasyouLive http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/werrington-parish-church .

Weekly

NO Morning Prayer in St John’s on Tuesday 28th November.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday 27th and until 11:30 am on Thursday 30th.

to all who did OCC shoeboxes this year. As a

Parish we have brought some joy to 177 children. William Law School did the same for 122 children.

An entertaining cartoon telling the Nativity from the viewpoint of the animals is

showing at Peterborough Showcase cinema from Friday 24th November. The Star (U) is made by the Jim Henson company. There are no Muppets; but a cute lamb and a show-off dove are amongst the animal cast. Performances daily at 12.40 pm, 2.50 pm and 5.05 pm (at 10.30 am on Sat. and Sun. only). Trailer can be seen at youtu.be/9NjvYZtwk00

Welcome & if you have recently joined us we would just like to say how great it is to have you here

with us. We are a church of people who are trying to live our lives for and with Jesus & we are

delighted that you may be considering joining us on this journey of faith. Please don’t leave today

without introducing yourself & asking one of our Welcome Team for a Welcome Pack. There is lots

of information about our church family on our website www.werringtonparish.org.uk. We look

forward to getting to know you.

Blessings from George Rogers (571649) & Sue Fear (07956376007)

Parish Office at Emmanuel Church, Twelvetree Ave, Werrington, PE4 5DT

Email: church@werringtonparish.org.uk Parish Office: (01733) 576541

Office hours: Mon to Fri 9.30 am to 4 pm Registered Charity: No. 1130249

December Fairtrade stalls: at Emmanuel on 3rd Dec at both the 10 am and the Connect service (7:30 pm); at St John’s

on 10th Dec rather than Christmas Eve (24th).

6.30 pm Taizé in St John’s Psalm 128, “The Fear of the Lord

is the beginning of ...”

10 am Service in Emmanuel Hebrews 11:1-12:2 “People of Faith”

Current Theme

Services 26/11

“Costly Discipleship”

8am Holy Communion in St John’s

George & Sue as they attend an intensive leadership training week.

Preparations for advent.

William Law Christmas Bazaar on 1st Dec.

All preparations for Christmas services.

Peterborough Prison and chaplain, Rev Jackie Wiegman.

All who are bereaved, especially Rev Pat Blanchard & family on the death of her mother, and the family of Norman Sharp.

Those who are unwell/in need, especially George Abel, Jenny Stimson, Rita Allison & Roy Allen

(long-term prayer needs are on the calendar leaflet.)

Those leading services in other parishes, including Andrew & Hilary Walker at Ryhall in the morning.

Please pray for our Mission Partners & their activities. This week we are praying for the work of:

Dalitso Trust in Malawi. As the rainy season starts in Malawi, pray for consistent rains, that Malawi would be blessed with a good harvest. Pray for the 15 leaders who are starting Follow Me courses in their churches, that the Holy Spirit will guide them as they train and release leaders.

FEBA. Pray for the young people of Egypt as they grapple with new ideas. Pray for FEBA Pakistan as they help to reduce fear & bring hope to local people. Praise the Lord for the difference that Radio Wimbe in Mozambique is making to the people there. Pray for all those around the world who are persecuted for their faith & thank the Lord for radio, which is an encouragement to them.

10:30 am Service in St John’s Chronicles 16:23-31, John 4:21-24

“Thomas Cranmer: Worship for Every Day,

Every Occasion and Every Person”

Prayer needs:

Christ the King

God the Father, help us to hear the call of Christ the King and to follow in his

service, whose kingdom has no end; for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, one glory. Amen

Collect

New Stewardship envelope boxes are in each church building for those who use them. The envelopes begin from the 3rd December. If you no longer need your box, please let the Parish Office know.

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