The United Benefice

of

Knight’s Enham

and

Smannell with Enham Alamein

www.knightsenham.org.uk

Weekly Newsletter

 

 

 

1st Sunday of Christmas

28th December 2008

 

Welcome to all those who have come to worship in our churches today. If you are visiting or are new to our church, please stay for coffee after the service to get to know us and for us to know you!

If you would like more information about our Benefice please speak to one of the Churchwardens, or contact the Priest-in-charge, Andrew Ashdown on 01264 357032  or email Andrew@evib.net

 

Today’s Readings:

Isaiah 61:10 – 62: 3

Galatians 4: 4 - 7

Luke 2: 15 - 21

Next Week’s Readings

Isaiah 60: 1 - 6

Ephesians 3: 1 - 12

Matthew 2: 1 - 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect for Today

Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us through your Son Jesus Christ:  grant that, as he came to share our humanity, so we may share in the life of his divinity; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever.  Amen

 

 

 

This Week’s Diary

29 December – 4 January

 

Next Sunday:  4 January   EPIPHANY

  8.30am   Holy Communion  St. Michael’s, Knights Enham

 10.00am   Holy Communion. St. George’s, Enham

 10.30am   Informal Service.  St. Paul’s Church Centre

 

 

Have a good Christmas Holiday.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year

 

 

Andrew is available and happy to respond to requests for pastoral care.  Please don’t hesitate to contact 357032 if you would like a visit, either at home or in hospital.  Also available to bring Home Communion

 

 

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light dawned.”

 

Isaiah 9:2

 

TONIGHT:

Sunday 28 December   FEAST OF HOLY INNOCENTS.

6pm.  St. Michael & All Angels, Knights Enham

A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for Children who have died.  Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have lost children.  This quiet, reflective service recognizes this and celebrates the memory of loved ones.  If you know anyone who has lost a child of any age, please let them know about this service.  If you would like any particular names remembered, please let me know.  Andrew. 357032.

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Fridays.  Morning Prayer + Tea & Toast!

On Friday mornings, why not join Andrew, Jill and Chris for Morning Prayer at St. Michael’s at 8.30am and then come along to the Rectory for Tea and Toast!  All Welcome.

 

A Discipleship Course based on the Eucharist.

Held at the Rectory on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  Also at 3 Hammond Sq on 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month.  All Welcome.  (Recommencing in the new year)

 

Parish Pilgrimage to Whitby and Yorkshire

25th – 28th May 2009.  3 single spaces left.  Details from Andrew: 357032.

 

Deanery Holy Land Pilgrimage.  23rd – 31st October 09.

Bookings now being taken for next year’s Holy Land pilgrimage.  Full details available from Andrew: 01264-357032. Or visit www.wider-horizons.org

 

Baptisms.  Sidespeople needed

Most Baptisms during the year take place at St. Michael’s, Knights Enham at 12.30pm after the morning service. We very much need more Sidespeople to be available to go on a rota to help out at this service, and it is a wonderful opportunity for sharing in the ministry of meeting and welcoming members of the wider community into the Church at a significant moment in their lives.  The more volunteers we have, the less you will be called upon!  Please let Andrew or Lottie know asap if you would like to be involved.  Thank you so much.

 

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Are you organising a church activity?  Having a coffee morning or

prayer lunch?  Please let me know so I can include it in this Newsletter

by Thursday evening: Victoria Ashdown 357032, victoria@evib.net

 

 

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