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The Parish Church of All Saints
6 November 2016 – 3rd Sunday before Advent
You are very welcome to All Saints this morning for this sung Eucharist (Holy Communion). A special
welcome to Isabelle Jasmine Rigby and Gemma Leanne Rigby, who are being baptized today, their
family and friends. Children are very welcome here and, if they want to, they can take part in the
children’s activities that happen at the east end of the church and in the small chapel nearby.
Children leave after coming to the altar for a prayer at the end of the first hymn and return for the
Communion.
At certain times in the service the choir sings on behalf of the congregation; this allows us to think
more deeply about our relationship with God in our lives, through meditating on the words and music
chosen for the day. The words that they sing can be found either in the service book or later in this
sheet. Today the mass setting is Darke in F.
The service starts on page 1 of the red booklet. The opening hymn is 461. We say together the collect – the special prayer for this Sunday. Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen The reading from the Old Testament today is Job 19:23-27a; which is then followed by the reading from the New Testament, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17. The Gradual Hymn is 387 after which we remain standing and turn to face the centre of the church from where the Gospel is read. Today’s Gospel is Luke 20:27-38 - the text is on the back of this pew sheet. The preacher today is the Rev’d Jonathan Wilkes. After the sermon, we will process to the font singing hymn 369, for the baptisms of Isabelle Jasmine Rigby and Gemma Leanne Rigby The words for the baptism start on page 13 of the red booklet. After the Peace we sing the Offertory Hymn 351 during which a collection is taken for the work of the church, and the bread and wine for the Eucharist are brought to the altar.
The service continues with the Preparation of the Table on page 7 of the red booklet. While the congregation comes forward to receive Holy Communion the choir will sing the motet Jesu, joyaunce of my heart (Ahle, harm. Bach).
Jesu, joyaunce of my heart, Blessed Jesu; Bliss unto my soul thou art, Holy Jesu; Sure defence from Satan's dart, Sweetest Jesu; Jesu, sweetest Jesu. Thousand times I think of thee, My redeemer; Only yearn thy face to see, My redeemer; Longing for thy company, My redeemer; Jesu my redeemer. Nought is lovelier than thou, Dearest Jesu; None is friendlier than thou, Gentlest Jesu; Nor is any sweet as thou, Sweetest Jesu; Jesu, sweetest Jesu. After Communion the Priest will say: God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and restored the broken to wholeness of life: look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your healing power make whole both people and nations; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen The Final Hymn is 494 (to the tune of 413).
After the service, refreshments are served. Please feel
very welcome to stay and enjoy, and if you have not been
to the church before, please do introduce yourself to one
of the clergy or churchwardens – we’d love to meet you.
This sheet is for you to take home.
Please keep your belongings with you at all time
Notices and News
7 November 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert Anna McLachlan (mezzo-soprano)
13 November Remembrance Sunday 14 November 1.15pm Lunchtime Concert Jessica Gale
(piano) 16 November 7.30pm Christian Faith Meeting
17 November 1-1.45pm Topical Lunch Leading a
Kingston School today – The pleasures, the challenges
17 November 5.00 Christmas Lights Switch on Service 17 November 7.30pm KCAH Music Extravaganza
19 November Official opening of the Alpine Village
19 November 7.30pm Kingston Chamber Orchestra
ASK Stewardship 2017. Please pick up your letter from Jonathan and the Churchwardens. It sets out the
resources and support All Saints needs to maintain and
build our work through 2017. Please return your confidential response form as soon as possible to Anne
Packer, the Stewardship Officer, via the post box on the piano, or the Church Office. Your support is very greatly
appreciated.
Memorial Square
The Council are pedestrianising Memoria Square. This means that access by car to the church will be restricted at
certain times by a bollard, but we will have a key for when access is needed.
All Saints, Market Place Kingston - Topical Lunch,
Thursday 17 November. ‘Leading a Kingston school today – The pleasures; the challenges.’ The real
picture, from Alison Vigurs, Head Teacher of St Andrews
and St Marks School Surbiton – questions, comments, discussion. Chaired by the Rt Rev Dr Richard Cheetham,
Bishop of Kingston and former chair of Southwark Diocese Board of Education. Lunch from the East End Café from
12:00 or bring your own sandwiches. Discussion 1:00 to
1:45 pm.
The Listening Service,
The Listening service which is available in Church Mon-Sat
mornings for anyone who needs someone to talk to, will be training new volunteers sometime early next year - timing
of training sessions arranged to suit participants. If you like people, are a good listener and would be able to offer
two sessions a month, please speak to Sandy or Jonathan.
Pilgrim - Enquirers six-week course
Interested in finding out more about the Christian faith or revisiting the roots of your faith again? We will be running
the first Pilgrim course here at All Saints. It will run weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm from 16th November.
Revd David Bell will be running it. All sessions will be held
at All Saints Church, with the exception of Dec 14th session which will be at the United Reformed Church nearby. For
more information, please see Jonathan or contact the church office on 020 8546 5964 or
Children’s Workshop
Please could we remind all parents whose children attend Workshop to complete a registration form if they haven't
already done so. Please speak to Eithne Fray, Susannah
Acland or Karen Mayo for a form. Please also note that Workshop finishes when communion commences. Please
could we therefore request that parents / carers of children
attending the older group (Years 1 - 4), come and collect their children at this time and take
responsibility for them for the remainder of the service. Also, a reminder that children attending
the younger group (Reception / year 1 and younger) must
be accompanied by a parent /carer at all times.
Can you Steward events? There’s a free ticket to be had for any concert or event
held at All Saints if you’re willing to help steward the odd
event in the church. See John Dewhurst or contact the office for more information.
All Saints Bell Ringers
Our bell ringers entered the Surrey Association 6 and 8 bell striking competitions held at Betchworth on 29 October,
winning the 8 bell competition and collecting a trophy, now
proudly displayed upstairs in the ringing room. The idea is to try to ensure that no two bells strike together and that
all are evenly spaced as they are rung. Our ringers also currently hold the Docklands Challenge trophy and have
entered again this year. This competition runs all year and
is judged as you go, with the final result announced at the end of the year. Kingston is currently in the lead on this
one.
The Gardening Team
If you can lend a hand every now and then to our great group who tend our churchyard then let us know. It’s
great exercise!
Kingdom Season Party for children - 6th November 11.30am-1.30pm
Children and their parents are warmly invited to St John
the Evangelist church in Grove Lane for a party for children to celebrate the Kingdom season of the church. We used
to have a party for Epiphany but have moved it to this time of year. Come along if you can, you’re very welcome
(sign-up sheet by the south door).
Staying Safe Talk
10am Saturday 19th November -Kingston Quaker Centre Some expert personal safety tips to help you stay safe in a
variety of situation.
Readings for 13 November 2016:
9.30 am Malachi 4:1-2a and Luke 21:5-19
6.00 pm Daniel 6; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Church office: [email protected]
Tel 020 8546 5964 www.allsaintskingston.co.uk Development office: [email protected]
Tel 07444 548 423 www.WhereEnglandBegan.co.uk
Rector: Rev Jonathan Wilkes Tel: 020 3132 8717
Email: [email protected]
St JOHN THE EVANGELIST NOTICES AND NEWS
www.stjohnskingston.co.uk
FOR THE DIARY November Mon7 First Monday Club 2.00-4.00pm Thu 17 7.30pm PCC 7.15pm Music Extravaganza - All Saints Church December Sat 3 Church Christmas Bazaar 12-4pm Mon 5 First Monday Club 2.00-4.00pm Sun 11 Puppet Show 2.00pm and 3.30pm FIRST MONDAY CLUB Come and join us tomorrow from 2.00-4.00pm when Mimi will very gently give us a crash course in church flower arranging – with Remembrance Sunday in mind - followed by afternoon tea. Come and enjoy a relaxed social afternoon. All welcome.
LITTLE GROOVERS our parents/carers and toddlers/babies group will be meeting on Tuesday in the church from 9.45-11.15am. £1.50 per family. We look forward to seeing you.
Vicar: Revd Vicky Maunder Tel: 020 8546 9882 [email protected] Administrator: Frances Hazelgrove Tel: 07952085661 [email protected]
St. John the Baptist Church
Kingston & Putney Vale
Monday Afternoon Club 1.30 – 3.30 pm at St John the
Baptist Church Hall
Events for November/December 2016
7 Nov: Mince Pie tasting - which brand will be favourite?
14 Nov: Trip to Chessington Garden Centre
Transport provided. Please let Ruth know if you would like to
book a place by 7 Nov
21 Nov: Christmas crafts – Make your own crackers and
decorations
28 Nov: A Victorian Christmas – Visit to Holly Lodge in
Richmond Park
We will car share for this trip. Please let Ruth know if you would
like to book a place by 14 Nov
5 Dec: Christmas Party
The first Wednesday in December 2016 at 7.30pm will be the Jam Session when there will be music and laughter in church. Please ring Jules on 07971 662263 or just turn up and enjoy the entertainment
Jules
THE READINGS Job 19:23-27a ‘O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock for ever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see on my side, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as though from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord is already here. Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction. He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, declaring himself to be God. Do you not remember that I told you these things when I was still with you? But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.
Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to him and asked him a question, ‘Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married, and died childless; then the second and the third married her, and so in the same way all seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had married her.’ Jesus said to them, ‘Those who belong to this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are considered worthy of a place in that age and in the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. Indeed they cannot die any more, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. And the fact that the dead are raised Moses himself showed, in the story about the bush, where he speaks of the Lord as the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.’
