Sunday Worship podcast links and other news: Oct 2

 

Dear friends Join us for worship online, on the phone or in the building today.  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 - Oct 2 10 am  Holy Communion 3pm      Animal Blessing Service in the churchyard, (or in the church if wet) 6.30pm Evensong During the week Monday             2-3.30pm Talking Village drop in at Deniz' Cafe in the High Street. Wednesday       10 am  Good Book Club                             4.30-5pm Children's Choir in the church hall                              7.15-8.15 pm Choir in the church                          Friday                9.30am Morning Prayer in Church                             10.30-12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Next Sunday HARVEST 10 am   Holy Communion 12.30    Harvest Lunch in the church hall 6.30pm Evensong Trinity 16 Habakkuk 1.1-4, 2.1-4  Luke 17.5-10 Today's Bible readings are puzzling ones - not the easiest to understand. The Old Testament reading comes from the book of Habakkuk, a short book, but one with an important message. Habakkuk was probably written just before the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem and took many of the people of Judah into exile in Babylon, where they would stay for at least 70 years.  Many prophets at the time - and some in the Bible - said that it was the fault of the people that this had happened, but Habakkuk stood out against this view. Bad things happen to good and bad people alike, but we can find God at work in all situations. His is a vision of hope in a time of despair.  In the Gospel, Jesus is trying to prepare his disciples for his crucifixion and the time when he will no longer be with them in the way he is then. They will have to face what will look like the disaster of the crucifixion. They will need to learn to look within themselves to find the faith they need, not assume that he can give it to them, as if by magic.  What does the word "faith" mean to you? What has strengthened or weakened your faith over the years? What challenges it most? What might you need to do to help it grow? ALL AGE IDEAS Jesus talks about faith in today's Gospel story. Another word for faith is trust. God is trustworthy - we can trust that he will always be with us.   Think of something that is precious to you - a favourite toy, for example. Who would you trust to look after it for you? How do you know you can trust them? Whenever we work together with other people we have to trust them to do their part of the job. Do something together with someone else in your household. You could: make up a story together, by taking it in turns to say a word or a sentence.  draw a picture together, each taking it in turns to draw something to develop the picture Play a trust game like musical newspaper. Take a large sheet of newspaper or a similar sized piece of cloth. Have someone play some music. When they stop it, everyone who is playing has to get on the same piece of paper. Now fold it in half and do it again. Keep folding it in half until it's impossible for you all to get on it. How can you  help each other to get onto the paper. IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT SEAL CHURCH... ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE TODAY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 2nd at 3pm IN SEAL CHURCHYARD (or in church if wet) Please bring your furry, feathery, finned or scaly friends (if they will be happy among lots of people and other animals), Alternatively, you may wish to bring a photo. In this short, outdoor service, we will give thanks for all that animals bring to us, bless each animal, (or photo) and remember those no longer with us. HARVEST LUNCH AT SEAL CHURCH Takes place on Sunday 9th October at 12.30 in Seal Church Hall. This follows the morning Harvest Festival Service, so gives time to follow the scarecrow trail after church. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE SERVICE TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH. The cost of the lunch will be £8 per adult, £4 per child, and £20 per family ticket (up to 2 adults and their children). Chilli con carne, (veggie/vegan option available), garlic bread and apple pie and cream will be served. The winner of the scarecrow festival will be announced at this event. This year, for catering purposes, tickets will need to be booked by Thursday October 6th please, or we will not be able to guarantee you a place at our groaning tables! Tickets to be booked with Jill on 07977 099438. HELP US BECOME AN ECO CHURCH This Autumn, we shall begin, as a whole church community, to work towards the first Eco Church award, which covers every aspect from worship and children’s involvement, to what products we use in our hall kitchen, how we heat and light our church building, and how well our churchyard provides for its fauna and flora. We are already some way along this vital part of looking after God’s creation,our wonderful planet,but wish to ensure that every single part of our church life is as environmentally friendly as possible, and more. Lise Michaelides and Babs Bartholomew are setting up a St Peter’s and St Paul’s Eco church working party this Autumn, and need YOU!  Please would anyone interested in any part of this, kindly contact Lise or Babs. Their numbers are on the pew leaflet, or you could sign up with your name and contact number, please, and they’ll be delighted to contact you-there’s a sheet on the red table, along with a copy of the EcoChurch survey for your information. EcoChurch has a very interesting and helpful webpage full of suggested activities: ecochurch.arocha.org.uk Now is the time to make our own patch of God’s Acre an extra special home for the nature we are so privileged to share our lives with! Thank you. Lise: 07570 125115 Babs: 07973 478968 “ 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.