This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 1st February 2026
Prayer wk3
Psalm 24 & Luke 2.22-40
Prayer for the week
Lord Jesus Christ, light of the nations and glory of Israel: make your home among us, and present us pure and holy to your heavenly Father, your God, and our God. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 1, Genesis 18.1-15 & Matthew 27.11-26
Tuesday Psalm 5, Genesis 18.16-end & Matthew 27.27-44
Wednesday Psalm 119.1-32, Genesis 19.1-3, 12-29 & Matt. 27.45-56
Thursday Psalm 15, Genesis 21.1-21 & Matthew 27.57-end
Friday Psalm 19, Genesis 22.1-19 & Matthew 28.1-15
Saturday Psalm 23, Genesis 23 & Matthew 28.16-end
For your prayers
For Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury that she would lead wisely. For Fiona Gibson, shortly to be welcomed as the new Bishop of Taunton. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the family of Kathie Ingham, Eileen Smith, Carol Capaldi & Rita Farrow.
First Sunday Breakfast
Today, Sunday 1st February, you're invited to breakfast from 9.45 - 10.15am before the First Sunday Service in the Mission Church. If you are able to help or organise future breakfasts, please have a word with one of the Mission Church wardens, Tim Hindle, Julie Sinclair or speak to Ana.
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement cafe is today, Sunday 1st February 3 - 4pm in the Mission Church. Open to all on the journey of grief of any faith or none.
The Hub
Our youth evening for those in year 6 and above meets this Monday, 2nd February 6 - 7pm in the Mission Church. Come along and bring your friends.
Messy Church
This Tuesday, 3rd February from 3.30pm Messy Church returns to Holy Trinity, Walton. Please invite friends, family and neighbours to come along using the postcards.
Exploring Faith Group
Alongside our house groups, we have launched a 'nurture' group for those newer to or exploring the Christian faith. This meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8.30pm in the Mission Church Kitchen. Open to any who would value an opportunity to discuss questions of faith in a safe environment. Please talk to Ana for more details.
Pet Blessing Service
St Andrew's, Compton Dundon are hosting a pet blessing service on Saturday 7th February at 3pm. Bring your pets along; see Life Magazine for more details or talk to Sister Rachel.
Sad News
This past week has seen the peaceful passing of two members of our church family, Kathie Ingham (St Andrew's, Compton Dundon) and Eileen Smith (Holy Trinity, Walton). We thank God that they were both faithful Christians. Kathie and Eileen were much-loved and fondly remembered members of their churches and will be greatly missed. Eileen's funeral service will take place on Wednesday 18th February at 11am in Holy Trinity, Walton. Details of Kathie's funeral service to follow. Please hold both Kathie and Eileen's families in your prayers.
Warm Space
Our warm space meets on Saturdays from 11am - 1pm. A place for good food, good company and a warm welcome. If you are aware of people who would value this, please use one of the postcards in our churches to invite them along.
Street Food bank
Life in the winter months can be tough for many families in our communities and our local food bank is continuing to see high demand for non-perishables, toiletries etc. Please use the collection boxes in each of our churches to support this work with donations. During building work at the Salvation Army to expand their food bank facilities, there will be some disruption for which they apologise.
Prayer Support Group
If you or someone you know needs prayer support from a confidential prayer group from across our churches, please send your request to Jeff Brewer (Walton) jeffbrewer@hotmail.co.uk
Advanced Notice Lent Study Group
Alongside our house groups, we will be hosting a Lent daytime study group in the Mission Church on Wednesday mornings starting on 18th February at 11.15am. Using material from a book called 'The Whole Easter Story, you will find further details in February Life Magazine. Please speak to Susan Ripley (Parish Church) for more information.
New Sermon Series & book for Lent
At the end of February, we are starting a short sermon series based on Communion (please see February Life for more details). Alongside the series is a book 'The Meal Jesus gave us' by Tom Wright, available online or from a Christian bookseller if you'd like to get hold of a copy.
Safeguarding Basic and Foundation Courses for the Benefice
Many of you within our congregations will have completed a Basic and/or Foundation safeguard training three years ago. It is now due for renewal. This can be accessed online though the Church of England safeguarding site. However, if technology is not really your thing David Hatrey, who is a trained safeguarding trainer in Basic and Foundation courses, will be leading ‘in person’ sessions at Holy Trinity Walton on the following dates:
Monday 9th February from 1 – 3pm Basic Safeguarding Session
Monday 16th Feb. from 1 – 3 pm Foundation Safeguarding Session
Also
Monday 23rd February from 7 – 9 pm Basic Safeguarding session
Monday 2nd March from 7 – 9 pm Foundation Safeguarding session
If you are unsure what safeguarding training you need please speak to your Parish safeguarding officer. Also, if you are going to attend please let them know. Any questions talk to:
Pauline Hatrey: safeguarding.walton@gmail.com
Steve King: sgocomptondundon@gmail.com
Jenny Martin: safeguarding.streetandwalton@gmail.com
What’s on this week
Sunday 1st February
9.15am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am First Sunday, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
6pm The Hub, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
3.30pm Messy Church, Holy Trinity Walton
7pm Housegroup, Zoom
7pm Explore Faith, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
10.30am CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon
7.30pm Handbells, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
7.30pm Housegroup, 33 Somerton Road Street
Friday
9.30-12 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
Saturday
11-1 Warm Space, Street Mission Church
3pm Pet Service, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
Sunday 8th February
8.30am Holy Communion BCP, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Communion@themission, Street Mission Church
Dates for the diary
The Hub, Mission Church, 2nd February
Messy Church, Walton Church, 3rd February
Explore Faith Group, Mission Church, 3rd February
CAMEO, Meadway Hall, 4th February
Pet Blessing Service, St Andrew's, Compton Dundon, 7th February
Walton Friends, Holy Trinity Walton, 13th February
Celebate@6, Mission Church, 15th February
Quiz Night, Holy Trinity Walton, 27th February