Last Week's LifeLine
Week commencing 3rd August
Readings
Acts 2.42-47 & John 6.1-13
Prayer for the week
Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our
faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory and the
flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 1, Ezekiel 14.12-end & 2 Corinthians 11.1-15
Tuesday Psalm 5, Ezekiel 18.1-20 & 2 Corinthians 11.16-end
Wednesday Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19.1-16 & 1 John 3.1-3
Thursday Psalm 15, Ezekiel 20.1-20 & 2 Corinthians 13
Friday Psalm 19, Ezekiel 20.21-38 & James 1.1-11
Saturday Psalm 23, Ezekiel 24.15-end & James 1.12-end
For your prayers
For Nuala & Harry as they are baptised today (3rd August) in the Parish Church. For the situation in the Middle East and for the Ukraine. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Caroline Fulton, Christine Wright, Bob Lampert & Yvonne Guerin. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the families and friends of Liz Selway, Sylvia Goss & Peter Welch.
First Sunday Breakfast
A reminder that you are welcome to join us at First Sunday Breakfast this Sunday, 3rd August, Mission Church, 9.45- 10.15am before our first Sunday service.
Bereavement Cafe
Our monthly bereavement cafe meets on Sunday 3rd August, from 3 - 4pm in the Mission Church, open to all those on the journey of grief. If you know someone who would value this, please invite them to come along.
Praying for Gaza with Bishop Michael
Bishop Michael will be holding a prayer vigil for Gaza in the chapel in the Bishop's Palace, Wells at 5pm this Sunday (3rd August) to which all are invited. If you can't attend, why not pray at home as part of praying at 5 (see below).
Praying for our benefice - 5 minutes at 5pm each Sunday
We have introduced a regular time of prayer for the church family to pray for the benefice. The idea is that at 5pm every Sunday, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, take 5 minutes to pause and pray in the silence or aloud, as you feel comfortable. Prayer flyer sheets are enclosed with Lifeline and are also available at the back of church and on our website.
Liz Selway's funeral service
Liz Selway's funeral service will be taking place this Tuesday 5th August at 12 noon in Holy Trinity, Walton. Please pray particularly for Liz's family and for the church family at Holy Trinity, Walton as they grieve for Liz.
Children's / Youth Groups in August
From this Sunday, Our Sunday children's groups will be taking a break during the school holidays and on those Sundays when there would normally be groups in the Mission Church, there will be special children's activities on a large table in the church. Likewise Little Stars and our Monday evening youth games, pizza and chat sessions will be taking a break during August. All groups will re-start in September. Please pray for those who lead our children and young people's work as they take a well-earned break. We would always love to hear from people who would like to join these teams.
Coffee, chat and snacks August Break
Our weekly drop-in will be meeting on Saturday 2nd August but then will take a two week Summer break before starting again on Saturday 23rd August.
Life Magazine
The August edition of Life will be available in our churches this Sunday. News and items from across the benefice including important information if you're a car driver. Please pick up your copy (priced 60p).
Bring and share benefice lunch in the Rectory garden
On Sunday 17th August church family from across the benefice are invited to the rectory garden for a summer 'bring and share' lunch. Bring some food / drink to share and a picnic chair if you have one. Come any time from 12noon and we'll begin eating around 12.30pm. If it's wet, we'll use the Mission Church. If you're up for it, we'll play some summer games!
Connections@theMission
On Thursday 21st August, you are welcome to join us for tea and conversation in the Mission Church. There will be a discussion about what gives you hope and helps you to have resilience to face the difficulties in life led by Jane Tompsett (Mission Church). Please bring a bible verse to share.
Well done Walton
Last week's Garden Gate sale organised by Holy Trinity raised over £300 for church funds as well as giving the opportunity to snap up some bargains and eat some cake.
Accommodation Needed
Ana & Kevin are aware of a single man who is in need of accommodation in Street either in a shared house or a small one bedroomed flat. He is working and can afford to pay rent and would come highly recommended as a tenant. Please speak to Ana or Kevin if you could help or know of someone who could, thank you.
Sitting comfortably in the Mission Church?
We are exploring replacing the chairs in the Mission Church as the current ones are showing their age. You will see a number of options in the building which we have on loan to help us make a decision. Please try them out and let the church wardens know your preferences.
A message from Rachel
You may have read in Life that I will be away in September on a long placement in Bristol. Due to unforeseen circumstances my placement has been postponed until the new year. I am therefore, using the time to gain some other ministerial experience in and out of the parish. I will be available at points during the three weeks so please do email. (It may take me longer to get back to you.) Or do contact the office, Ana or a warden. I will be fully back on September 29th.
What’s on this week
Sunday 3rd August
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 with Baptisms, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
12 noon Liz Selway’s funeral, Holy Trinity Walton
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
10.30am CAMEO, Meadway Hall Compton Dundon
7.30pm Handbell group, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Sunday 10th August
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 your diary
CAMEO, Meadway Hall, Compton Dundon, 6th August
Bring & share lunch, Mission Church, 17th August
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 21st August
Benefice Service, Walton Church, 31st August