Christ the King - 22nd November 2020


Christ the King - 22nd November 2020 

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

       
 



Face coverings must now be worn at indoor places of worship (unless exempted)
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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
Christ is the King
At the name of Jesus
Christ triumphant
The Service -  with hymns will be available on the Website from Sunday morning
Ezekiel 34.11-16,20-24
Psalm 95.1-7
Ephesians 1.15-23
Matthew 25.31-46

Collect:  Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Veronica Burgess who has passed away at the age of 101 years and remember Martin, Margaret, Robin and Geoffrey as they mourn.

Please also pray for the repose of the soul of Richard and remember Julie and son Wayne as they mourn their loss.

Years Mind: 

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.

IntercessionsPlease continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - 
Hannah Buhler, Louise Carter, Joan and Albert Clifford, Fred Harrison, John Higinbotham, Michael Hudson, David Kennard, Rita List, Trevor and Lucy Mitchell, Annabel Moir, Steven Stone, Hudson Wiggins


The Weeks 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.
 
Lord Jesus Christ, in these dark and difficult days, we turn our hearts to you. In ages past, you have delivered our nation from disaster. Do it again, we pray. Give wisdom beyond human wisdom to our leaders, Give strength beyond human strength to the NHS and all our frontline workers. Give comfort beyond human comfort to the elderly and all who grieve. Lord Jesus Christ, in these dark and difficult days, turn your face towards us, have mercy upon us, and heal our land, we pray.  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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