Sunday, 23rd October Trinity 18
‘Bible Sunday’
9.00am HC (Friesthorpe)
10.30am HC (Middle)
11.00am MP (Faldingworth)
12.15pm Baptism of Charles Lambkin-Smith
3.00pm HC (Newton)
2.00-7.00pm Bible Reading Marathon
continues in the church
A warm welcome to all who are with us this morning. Julia will look after our children at the Church Hall, starting to look at the story of Noah. We will use Eucharistic Prayer H (p.38) today. Please join us for drinks at the back of the church after the service, if you are able.
Readings: Nehemiah 8, 1-12 p.347
Colossians 3, 12-17 p. 833
Luke 24, 13-49 p. 747
Monday, 24th October
7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice
Wednesday, 26th October
9.30am Holy Communion
7.30pm Bible Study at the home of the
Rev. David Post, 5, Mayfield Crescent
Sunday, 30th October Trinity 19
10.30am HC (Middle)
3.00pm Group Service (Newton)
Sick: Bryony van Lenep, Claudia Burkill, Inga Jackson, Audrey Bratley, Paul Flack, Maxine Jackson, Jack Marshall and Karin Silk.
Flowers: Joyce Rhodes
Brasses: Joyce Rhodes
This afternoon our ‘Bible Reading Marathon’, to mark ‘Bible Sunday’ and to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the ‘King James’ Version’ of the Bible, continues. You might want to come along especially between 5.00 – 5.30pm to enjoy a cup of tea and a cake? Offers of cakes would be very welcome!
We are running the ‘Challenging Lifestyles’ course, presented by Nicky Gumbel, from Wednesday, 2nd November at 11.30am. We will watch the DVD over coffee, and then have a discussion over a shared lunch. The course will be held at the Vicarage, and if you would like to take part please let me know.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Friday, 4th November
6.15 for 6.30pm ‘Buns and Beetles’ in the Hall
Sunday, 6th November
6.00pm Memorial Service at the Parish Church,
open to all who wish to remember loved ones.
We are holding a ‘Big Church Clean’ from the 7th November. If you can help, please sign the list at the back of the church. Thank you.
Rosemary Field, Music Development Officer for the diocese, is organizing a ‘All Saints’, All Souls’ and Remembrance-tide service’ at All Saints’ Church, Nettleham on Thursday, 10th November at 7.30pm, to which all are welcome.
During October our Mothers’ Union group are holding a collection for the Women’s Refuge in Lincoln of Toiletries and Hand Towels. Your donations will be gratefully received.
Charles Patrick, Rector.
www.middlerasenchurch.org.uk
