This Week's Lifeline

Week commencing 27th July
 
Readings
Isaiah 53.1-10 & Luke 9.22-26
 
Prayer for the week
Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you
in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus
Christ our Lord.  Amen
 
Readings for the coming week
Monday                Psalm 126, Ezekiel 10.1-19 & 2 Corinthians 6.1-7.1
Tuesday Psalm 132, Ezekiel 11.14-end & 2 Corinthians 7.2-end
Wednesday Psalm 119.153-end, Ezekiel 12.1-16 & 2 Cor 8.1-15
Thursday Psalm 143, Ezekiel 12.17-end & 2 Corinthians 8.16-9.5
Friday Psalm 144, Ezekiel 13.1-16 & 2 Corinthians 9.6-end
Saturday Psalm 147, Ezekiel 14.1-11 & 2 Corinthians 10
 
For your prayers
For those going to New Wine by the week or the day. 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 Michael Bell, 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.
 
Welcome back to Imogen
We welcome Immy (Mission Church) back from her mission trip to South America with Latin Link. We will be hearing more about this in the service at the Mission Church this Sunday. 
 
Walton Garden Gate Sale
Why not pop across to Holy Trinity, Walton today to take part in the sale. Starting at 10am, you can pick up a map and find bargains around the village. There will, of course, be cake!
 
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 on 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.
 
Young People Pizza, Chat & Games
We will next be meeting on Monday 28th July 6.30 - 7.30pm in the Mission Church. Come along and enjoy chat, pizza and games, indoors and outdoors. This is open to all young people in year 6 and above.
 
New Parish Safeguarding Officer
We are looking for a new parish safeguarding officer, with a primary focus on the Mission Church, to join our existing team. If your usual place of worship is the Mission Church and you would like to know more, please contact either Ana or one of the current parish safeguarding officers, Jenny Martin (Parish Church Street), Pauline Hatrey (Walton), Steve King (Compton Dundon). You can find their contact details in Life magazine or on our noticeboards.
 
 
Children's / Youth Groups in August
Our Sunday children's groups will be taking a break in August 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.
 
Advanced Notice - save the date...
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!
 
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). 
 
Contacts list
If you are on the public list and have an email address you will have received your digital copy of the 2025 contacts list during the week. If you do not have an email address or would like a hard copy, please let Sonia (office) know.
 
Dates for your diary
Men's Breakfast, Mission Church, 26th July
Walton Garden Gate Sale, Walton, 26th July
Youth games & pizza, Mission Church,  28th July
Bring & share lunch, Mission Church, 17th August
Connections@theMission, Mission Church, 21st August
 
What’s on this week
Sunday 27th July
8.30am       Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
9.15am       Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Walton
10am          Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am           DigDeep@theMission, Street Mission Church
Monday
8.45am Prayer meeting, Street Mission Church
12.30pm Reginald Potticary funeral, Mendip Crematorium
2pm Home Communion, Southlawns
6.30pm SWCD Youth, Street Mission Church
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
7pm Alpha Course, Street Mission Church
Wednesday
10am Mid Week Communion, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Handbell group, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Saturday
10.30-12 Coffee, chat & snacks, Street Mission Church
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