Those we are praying for….. Ron and Beryl Lines, Rosemary Wood, Derek Wiltshire, Trevor Morgan, Jackie Elliott, Nigel Begbie, Phyllis, Tim Hickey, Gladys and Dennis Crew.

Pray for our Growth TogetherPlease continue to pray for growth in our Christian community

Eternal Father, look with your love on your people of this benefice and the wider Partnership, and pour upon us the gifts of your Spirit. Draw us to you and one another that our growing unity may bring healing of life to all, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Thought for this week…..by Rev. Michelle MartinAs the nights get longer and the cold weather is beginning to set in, it is starting to feel like winter is on the way. One of the things I love in winter is being out and about on an evening and seeing all the lights on in people’s houses. It always looks so warm and welcoming. Light in darkness is

a real sign of hope – a reminder of the love which is always surrounding us. It reminds me of Jesus’s words to us in Matthew’s Gospel, comparing his children to a city on a hill whose lights cannot be hidden. We are the lights of the world (Matthew 5: 14-15).November 16th marks the beginning of advent in the Celtic tradition. The Celtic Daily prayer book describes Advent as a time of interior ‘housecleaning’. If we are to really shine with the light that God has given us, then we need to take some time out to examine ourselves, do a spot of interior housecleaning and make sure our windows are clean enough for the light to shine through!

Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953Associate Minister – Rev. Trevor Denley 07960 329127

Assistant Curate – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929

East Bristol Partnership OfficeTel: 0117 9586412

Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.comAll notices for the following Sunday to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol

Partnership Administrator by midnight on Tuesday.

News from the Pews 3 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the

East Bristol Partnership

St. Aidan’s St John’s St Michael’s ‘Reaching Out to ‘Serving the Community, ‘Serving the Community Welcome In’ Worshipping God’ of Two Mile Hill’

Welcome Sunday 16th November

Our Collect Prayer for today – the 22nd Sunday after Trinity Heavenly Lord, you long for the world’s salvation: stir us from apathy,

restrain us from excess and revive in us new hope that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola CallenSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Trevor DenleySt John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola Callen Readings: Zeph. 1:7; 12-end; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt.25:14-30

Upcoming events for us all……

The Alpha Course continues at St John’s Church on Thursday evenings with this Thursday being the last one. This week’s theme is an Alpha Celebration with food brought to share.

Look inside to see what else is going on……Drama in the Benefice! “The Bishop is Coming.” In October next year, we are performing a pantomime at St Aidan’s and we would love to have participation from across the benefice. We are holding a meeting at St Aidan’s on Sun 16th Nov 4 p.m. Please come along or contact Paul Denyer on 9678375 for more info.

The next East Bristol Partnership joint service is for Advent on Sun 30th Nov 10.15am at St Ambrose Church. There will be no services at St Aidan’s, St John’s or St Michael’s that morning. All welcome to attend St Ambrose.

As you are probably aware Jordan hasn’t been well over the last couple of weeks and she has taken time out to recuperate properly. She hopes to be back this coming week and would like to thank everybody for their support and prayers.

www.staidanbristol.co.ukSpecial notices….The Christingle and Gift Service is on Sun 7th Dec with Rev. Jordan Ling, therefore Messy Church will be on Sun 30th Nov this month.

On Tues 9th Dec 7.30pm Arts at St Aidan’s presents ‘Bristol East and Kingswood Band.’ Tickets are £7 or £6 for concessions. Contact Bernard on 0117 9407142.

A Quiz Nite with sausage and chips will take place on Sat 13th Dec. Cost is £5 per person or £2 for quiz only.

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11amMondays 2.00pm – Welcome Club for retired’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady ChapelWednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary

Thursdays 9.15am – Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm in the Café area of Church

S John’s Churchwww.stjohnsfishponds.com

Special notices….St John’s Christmas Market will be on Sat 22nd Nov 10am-2pm in the Church and Hall. On offer will be handmade cards, crafts and cakes, children’s activities, Hampers, bottle stall, raffle and tea/coffee and lunch will be available.

A Jordanian Meal will take place on Sat 29th Nov 7pm in the Church Hall. In aid of The Holy Land Institute for deaf and deaf/blind children. Tickets are £10 with a £5 non-refundable deposit. See Nicola or Clare for tickets.

Regular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pmMonday 6.30pm – Evening PrayerTuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the Church

St Michael’s ChurchSpecial notices…..The next EBP forum meeting is on Tues 18th Nov 7.30pm in the Hall

St Michael’s Christmas Fayre will be on Fri 21st Nov 2pm-5pm in the hall. On offer will be homemade cakes, bric a brac, Christmas tombola, gifts and a raffle. Father Christmas will also make an appearance! All welcome.Regular weekly events….. Every 1st and 3rd Wed 10.00am - Holy Communion