29 JANUARY 2012 – FOURTH of epiphany
“Our Church exists so that we can worship God together, help each other grow in the Christian Faith, care for all and share the good news of Jesus.”
Today’s Readings: Revelation 12:1-5, Mark 1:21-28
Theme: The Word and Works of Jesus
An offering is not taken during the service. There is a plate at the entrance to the aisle for any gift you may wish to make.
Ambleside with Brathay – worshipping God together
TODAY
8. 00 am Holy communion at St Mary’s
9. 30 am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
11.00 am Holy Communion at St. Marys
4.00 pm New Year Service and Renewal of Covenant at the Parish Centre
MONDAY
9.45 – 10.45 am Prayers for the community at the Parish Centre
7 .00 pm The Parish Prayer Group meets at the Baptist Church
WEDNESDAY
10.00 am Holy Communion at St Mary’s
11.00 am Holy Communion at Rowan Court
2 – 4.00 pm Evergreen Club in the Parish Centre
NEXT SUNDAY
8. 00 am Holy communion at St Mary’s
9. 30 am BCP matins at Holy Trinity
11.00 am Holy Communion at St. Marys
6:30pm Re:new - informal ecumenical service in the parish centre
Ambleside with Brathay – Helping each other grow in faith
Rev. Bill Holliday has been appointed Team Vicar for Ambleside With Brathay. He has previously been on on the staff of St. Thomas’ Kendal. He will begin his ministry here on Monday the 27th February when he will be licensed at a service in St. Marys at 7:30. Please pray for him and his wife Dianne as they prepare to come and minister with us and do make every effort to come to the licensing service.
Rector: Rev Tim Ball – timmyball@tesco.net. Tel:015394 33205
(Day of rest: Friday)
Assistant priest: Rev Nick Hallam - nick.hallam@uwclub.net Tel: 015394 36069
Item for inclusion in the notices should reach Anita by Wednesday at anita.ball@tesco.net
COLLECT
God our creator, who in the beginning commanded the light to shine in the darkness: we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief, shine into the hearts of all your people, and reveal the knowledge of your glory in the face of Jesus your son our Lord. Amen
Amleside with Brathay – Caring for all
Please pray for the people who are sick:
BG, MH, ST, JB, PC, RT, J and MS.
And for the family and friends of those who have recently died:
Please remember also to pray for the long term sick and housebound:
St Mary’s: BT, NH, SC, ML, RC, JS, JE,
Holy Trinity: IS, JB, MB, MH, DC, JD,
Please pray for safety and protection for LM who is serving in Afghanistan and also for J his mum – for God’s peace in her heart.
Praying for our children.
Please pray for our children:
THANK YOU to those who have agreed to go on the ‘Margaret and Mary rota’. It is now organised and should be up and running by next Sunday. Please look after them both and all our older church family members as they are very special indeed.
Ambleside with Brathay – Sharing the good news of Jesus
Please pray for our Christian enquirers course at the vicarage on Thursdays.
January 26 Is there anybody there?
February 2 Dead to the world
February 9 An Easter Uprising!
February 16 The Wind of Change
March 1 Life is just a bowl of Cherries
March 8 Power to the People
March 15 The good life
March 22 We are the Champions!
We are seeking to develop a welcoming presence in the Parish centre during the week. If you are interested in meeting people and enjoy telling them about the church, centre and our work, and can offer half a day per week, Helen would love to hear from you. Please do call into the centre or call the office on 34172 for more information
Time Together – Worship for preschoolers. To everyone who offered help with this new venture, there will be a meeting in church at 9.30am on Tuesday 7th February, to walk through a session, share the vision and then wash and clean the toys. Please let Anita know if you cannot attend. See you there and thank you.
