Sunday Worship Podcast link and other news: Sept 11

 

Continue Dear friends Join us for worship online, on the phone or in the building today, as we mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II  . with best wishes Anne Le Bas Online Worship podcast     Order of service You can also access this podcast by phoning 01732 928061 In the church building today - Sept 11 10 am  Holy Communion 6.30pm Breathing Space Holy Communion During the week Monday             2-3.30pm Talking Village drop in at Deniz' Cafe in the High Street. Wednesday       NO Zoom Church this morning - Anne has to be elsewhere                             4.30-5pm Children's Choir in the church hall (note the new time)                             7.15-8.15 pm Choir in the church Thursday            8pm PCC meeting                           Friday                9 am Morning Prayer in Church (please note earlier start time this week)                             10.30-12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Saturday            Heritage Open Day tours of the church, led by the vicar, at 2.30 and 4pm. Email                             sealpandp@gmail.com or sign the list in church to book a place. Free. Next Sunday  10 am   Holy Communion 5.30pm      Commemorative service in preparation for the funeral of HM the Queen No 6.30 service Trinity 13 Isaiah 40.1, 6-10, Luke 15.1-10 As we mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth, we are aware of the powerful sense of loss which accompanies this bereavement, and any bereavement. Today's sermon explores Jesus' parables about a lost sheep and a lost coin. What might they have to say to us at this sad moment?  ALL AGE IDEAS People are sad when someone they love dies, and this week we have all mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth. Even though most of us never met her, she was important to us, and we will miss her. Jesus tells some stories in today's Gospel reading about a shepherd who loses one of his sheep, and a woman who loses a precious silver coin. They search everywhere for them, because they are so important, and in Jesus' story they are very happy when they find them. The story reminds us that God loves us so much that he will never lose us. We are safe in his hands, and so are people who have died, like the Queen.  Have you ever lost something that you really liked? What did you do to look for it? You could draw some sheep, cut them out and hide them around the house for other people to find.  Hearing about the Queen dying might make you feel sad or worried.  That's really normal. You can talk to the people who look after you about those feelings. They might feel sad too, and will understand. You could also tell God how you are feeling.  PARENTS There are useful hints about talking to children about death and dying on the Winston's Wish website here - https://www.winstonswish.org/talk-to-children-about-death-of-queen/ Here are some colouring sheets which might help you to think about sadness and worry as you colour them. https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/6154babbee922/content/pages/documents/whenyoufeelanxious-colouring.pdf COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE FOR HM QUEEN ELIZABETH Sun Sept 18 at 5.30pm A simple service of readings, prayers and hymns, with a chance to light a candle. All are welcome at this service, in preparation for the funeral of HM the Queen.  There will be no 6.30 service next Sunday.  CHURCH OPEN EACH DAY The church will be open from at least 9.30-5.30 each day this week, as normal. There is a book of condolence and a prayer focus in church if you would like to come in to reflect and give thanks for HM Queen Elizabeth's long life and service as our sovereign.  Sat 17 - Guided tours of the church, led by the vicar - 2.30 and 4pm, each lasting about 45 minutes, uncovering some of the history of the building and the people who have worshipped here. To mark Heritage Open Days. Free. Booking needed - email sealpandp@gmail.com - as there will be a limit on numbers. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Can you help organising the putting up of the Christmas Lights in the village? I know Christmas is a long way off, but we really need some younger people to take on this task. It takes all of us to make a community, so if there's anything you can do to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.   Save the date!  A forthcoming musical treat at Seal Church. Free, with a retiring collection and refreshments.