Sunday Worship Podcast and other news from Seal Church: Oct 15

 

Dear Friends As usual, the link to our podcast is above - click on the picture to access it. with best wishes Anne Le Bas Online Worship podcast - Click on picture above Order of service You can also access this podcast by phoning 01732 928061

In the church building today 10 am Holy Communion 3 pm Messy Church 6.30pm Evensong Next Sunday  10 am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong This week:  Wed     4.30pm Children's Choir              7.15 pm  Adult Choir practice Fri        9 am Morning Prayer in Church             10.30 - 12.30 Friday Group in the church hall

Trinity 19 Today's readings are challenging ones. The prophet Isaiah appears to rejoice at the thought of his enemies' cities lying in ruins, and in the Gospel reading, Jesus tells a story about a king whose invitations to the wedding banquet of his son are spurned, with catastrophic results.  It would be comforting to think that such violence was a relic of a bygone age, but our television screens have been full this week of images of destruction and vengeance, and the truth is that we are all capable of wishing harm on others who we feel have hurt or mistreated us.  In the end, Isaiah manages to lift his eyes to God and see that only a future in which all are blessed is worth having, but, like the man at the end of Jesus' parable, we may have to "get changed", not into new clothes, but a new heart and mind, in order to bring that about.

All Age Ideas We'll be exploring Luke's version of the story of the big party to which people were invited, but didn't come in today's Messy Church. Come along and join us at 3 pm. Think about parties you have had or been to. What would it be like if people didn't come? How would you feel? How does it feel if you get left out of something good that is happening? Jesus told the story because he knew that sometimes people get left out. It's not just about going to parties, but about all the rest of life too. They may not have friends, or food, or a safe, warm place to live. That's not fair. But we can all do something to help, making sure we have our eyes, and our hearts, open to those around us. Jesus's story reminds us that God welcomes everyone.  The story is in the video below, or you can read it in Luke chapter 14

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS

SCARECROWS! This year the trail will be from The 21st of October running for a week over the half term with the an online voting system for the competition! To inspire we have a suggested theme of ‘Hallowe’en’ but not compulsory and we want as many as possible! Why not document your scarecrow making with the hashtag #Sealscarecrowtrail. Trail maps will be available from Deniz's for £2.  Submission deadline for Competition Monday 16th to amyjeanmoore@yahoo.co.uk Please email Amy with a photograph of your scarecrow in time for your entry to be added to the trail sheet. We are really grateful to Amy for coming forward to organise this event, which has become so popular with, not only villagers, but people who pass through and love the quirky characters that pop up during this time each year. Know Your Neighbours and Seal Village Fund will be supporting this project by donating 2 prizes for the 1st and 2nd entry with most votes. The 1st prize will be a £50 Deniz's voucher and 2nd prize, a £25 Deniz's voucher. SEAL C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL LOW BANG FIREWORKS FRIDAY OCTOBER 20th Gates open at 5pm and the 1st rocket will be fired at 7.30pm. There will be a bar and refreshments, face painting, a glow stall and more fun and games! Advance tickets available from Seal Supermarket and Seal School PTA - Family (2adults and 2 children), £22Adults, Adult £7 and children £5 - Tickets on the gate - £10, children £5 under 4s free. Entrance via Zambra Way only. ALL SOULS SERVICE There will be a quiet service of hymns, readings and reflection on Sunday 29th Oct at 6.30pm to remember those we love who have died. If you would like us to name someone in the prayers please add them in CAPITAL LETTERS to the list on the clipboard at the back of church or email them to me . The church will be open from 5.45 pm if anyone would like to light a candle and spend time in quiet reflection before the service.