Bible Sunday 24th October 2021

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Bible Sunday 24th October 2021

St. Mary Magdalene

Bolney

        
  



Covid 19
Michael, Tim and Sue have taken the decision to continue with our current restrictions for everyone's safety for all church services. Hymn books will be available from now on with singing but wearing masks would still be appreciated please.  Please see the website for all details. We will review on a regular basis and keep you informed.

The church is open every day for private prayer.
 
No Service
at Bolney		BCP
Eucharist
COWFOLD		For the time being, there will not be any 8am BCP Services at Bolney.  
Cowfold will continue with an 8am Holy Communion (BCP) on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sundays each month
9.30amSung Eucharist
 P: 716 We have a gospel to proclaim
 G: 297 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
 O: 12 Alleluia, sing to Jesus
 R: 689 Thy hand O God as guided		Isaiah 55.1-11
 Psalm 19.7-14
 2 Timothy 3.14 – 4.5
 John 5.36b-47

Year's Mind: Kevin Lambourne, Bill Robins, Gillian Strong and Ivy Kennard

Intercessions:  Please continue to pray for those who are sick and in need within our families and community especially - Albert and Joan Clifford, Fred Harrison, Anne Hazel, John Higginbotham, Michael Hudson, David Kennard, Rita List, Annabel Moir, Jacky Philpott, David Robins, Jenny Scofield, Steven Stone, Mike Vidler, Hudson Wiggins, Craig, Beth and their premature baby and all those carers locally who quietly carry out their duties with little support or respite available at this time.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Charlie Batchelor and for his family as they mourn.          Details of his funeral will be announced shortly.

Our prayers especially for Afghanistan - for those who continue to suffer under a new regime and live in  terror, who are unable unable to leave the country or will be forced to find a way out on foot. All will suffer arduous journeys.

We also 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.


The Weeks Ahead

Further repairs to the church tower
As part of the PCC's programme with restoration of the church tower, the next phase on the south side began on Monday 11th and will last for five weeks. During this time the clock chimes will be disabled from Monday to Friday.
All footpaths will be open for use as work will not impede access.

Thursday 28th October - Said Eucharist at 9.30am

We will commemorate All Souls on Thursday 4th November at Said Eucharist at 9.30am
A list is available in church for any you wish to be remembered.

Night Prayer (Compline) on Skype
Will continue on Tuesday evenings at 8pm

GROWING FAITH CONFERENCE  - Saturday 14th May 2022
Chichester Cathedral. Promoting partnerships between church, school and households.  
Keynote Speakers:- Chair of the Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households, the Church of England's Chief Education Officer and the National Going for Growth (Children and Youth) Adviser. Space is limited so please book early.
For further details and booking please contact: irene.smale@chichester.anglican.org
 
  
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News and General Information

Parish Giving Scheme

Church expenditure has not substantially changed since 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.

 

October Winners -  £100: Mrs L Barker    £60: Dr J Aram    £40: Mr P Merrett

Could you help to stock the FSW foodbank ?
FSW will continue to distribute non-perishable food to known families. Currently gifts are collected from church on the second Wednesday of each month. Please drop your offerings into the box as near to that day as possible. We also welcome gift vouchers or financial donations that can be directed at supporting the families most in need and as usual, items can be left in the baskets either in Church or the Eight Bells. For more information check the FSW website or contact Clairegeorge@bolney.plus.com 
 
Plastic milk bottle tops - Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice 
Please continue to save your plastic milk bottle tops (supermarket only) 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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