2nd Sunday before Advent - 15th November 2020

By Martyn

2nd Sunday before Advent -  15th November 2020 

St. Mary Magdalene

 Bolney

       
 



Face coverings must now be worn at indoor places of worship (unless excepted)
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The Church is currently CLOSED for Public Worship
but will remain open every day from 9am (11am Thur) for private prayer
 
 
No Service
BCP
Eucharist
COWFOLD 		For the time being, there will not be any 8am BCP Services at Bolney but they are normally held at COWFOLD on the
2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month

Online
Sunday Eucharist
Soldiers of Christ arise
From heaven you came
Amazing Grace
The Service -  with hymns will be available on the Website from Sunday morning
Zephaniah 1.7,12-18
Psalm 90.1-12
1 Thessalonians 5.1-11
Matthew 25.14-30

 Collect:  Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Years Mind:  Flo Stoffell, Harry Stoffell, Ken Kendra (Priest), Shirley Skepper

We continue to pray especially for all nations tackling Coronavirus, for persecuted Christians abroad
and for the populations of East Africa & Pakistan whose crops are being devastated by locusts.

Intercessions:  Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - 
Hannah Buhler, Veronica Burgess, Louise Carter, Joan and Albert Clifford, Fred Harrison, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, David Kennard, Roy Leggett, Rita List, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Adrian Morris, Richard & Julie, Jenny Scofield, Steven Stone, Hudson Wiggins

The Week Ahead
 
Sunday Worship at St. Mary Magdalene
The Church is currently CLOSED for Public Worship.
A recorded service will be available ONLINE from 9am - Check your email for the notification.

Mid-Week Said Eucharist and Coffee Break on Skype
The Church is currently CLOSED for Public Worship.
Join us on Skype each Thursday at 9:30am - Details from Sue Ayres.
The service is followed by our 'Skype Coffee Break' at 11am.

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
A service of Compline is livestreamed on Tuesday evenings at 8pm.
 
The Mens Group will meet online using Cuckfield's ZOOM link this Wednesday (18th) at 8pm
. . . Michael Windridge is our guest and all are welcome to join us. Contact Ron Leggett for more information. 
 
Loving Father God, be with us in our distress; be with our families, friends, and neighbours, our country and our world. Give health to the sick, hope to the fearful, and comfort to mourners. Give wisdom to our frontline and key workers, insight to our Government, and patience to us all. Overcome disease with the power of your new life, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 
   
If you've some news to share with our Church community in Pew News then please let Sue Ayres know.

Website Highlights
 
** Our Website Is Updated Regularly **

 
 
Spiritual Communion at Home
For those who are unable to attend the Eucharist at this time
 
 ■ Smart Speaker Apps -  The Church of England on your Alexa or Google device


News and General Information

Parish Giving Scheme
Church expenditure has not substantially changed during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We still need to support mission, insure the church building, continue outward giving and contribute towards clergy costs.
If you want to adjust your giving, you can contact PGS at info@parishgiving.org.uk or call 0333 002 1260.

For more about the scheme visit www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk quoting Parish Code: 100 610 153.

 November Winners -  £100:  Fr. Martin Mills     £60:  Mrs E Hutchings    £40:  Mr J Higinbotham

Could you help to restock the FSW foodbank?
Non-perishable goods, toiletries, pasta, cereals, tinned goods etc are especially welcome at this challenging time.
We now have FSW baskets both in church and in the Eight Bells - Please continue to donate when passing or visiting.
 
Plastic milk bottle top - Chesnut Tree House Childrens Hospice
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops as they cannot be recycled in your wheelie bin.

Please help by being vigilant
. . .  when passing the church and contact either churchwarden if you are suspicious of any untoward activity.
 
Legacies
Once having made provision for your loved ones, please consider leaving a legacy in your will to our beautiful church.

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