Sunday Worship podcast link and other news from Seal Church: Nov 5

 

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 6.30pm Evensong Next Sunday Nov 12 9 am   Act of Remembrance at Godden Green War Memorial 10 am Remembrance Sunday service 6.30pm Breathing Space Holy Communion  This week:  Wed    No Zoom Church this week - apologies             4.30 children's choir             7.15 pm Adult choir  Thurs   8pm PCC meeting Fri        9 am Morning Prayer in Church             10.30 - 12.30 Friday Group in the church hall Sat       10.55 am Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial

Fourth Sunday before Advent Today's sermon explores the word "Apocalypse". The Gospel reading is part of what is sometimes called the Little Apocalypse, a couple of chapters of Matthew's Gospel in which Jesus talks about the terrible times that would come for the people of Israel when the Romans eventually destroyed Jerusalem and its Temple, sending the Jewish people into an exile from which they only really returned in any numbers in the twentieth century. It's possible to draw a direct line between the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 and the events that are unfolding now; conflict beget conflict, hatred begets hatred.  What does the word "apocalypse" mean to you? What associations does it have for you? Have you ever experienced times which have felt like the end of the world for you? What did you learn during those times? You can contribute to aid work in Israel and Palestine through Christian Aid here - https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/middle-east-crisis-appeal

All Age Ideas In today's Gospel story, Jesus' friends are amazed by the huge, beautiful Temple in Jerusalem. It's the most enormous, strongest thing they've ever seen. They can't imagine that it could ever fall down, but Jesus says that the Roman Army will destroy it one day, and that's exactly what happened.  It can be very upsetting when things change - moving house or schools, losing friends, family members or pets dying. But Jesus reminds us that whatever changes, God's love never changes, and he will always be with us.  What does it feel like when  you make something you are proud of and then it gets broken? God feels like that when we hurt one another, because each of us is made and loved by him. Make a picture with the words "God is with me" on it. Put it somewhere where you can see it, so that if you feel frightened it will help you to remember that you aren't alone.  The video below, from CBBC Newsround explains what is happening in Israel and Gaza at the moment, something that is very upsetting and frightening for those caught up in it, and which you might have seen on the TV news. You could pray for the people it talks about, and for all those who are trying to help them.

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NEWS THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL will meet on Thursday at 8pm on Zoom. SEAL C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL LOW BANG FIREWORKS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10th ( rescheduled from Oct 20 owing to the weather) 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. CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING  Friday December 1st in Seal Church Hall £30 per head There will be 2 sessions - 3pm and 7.30pm , providing all you need to make a beautiful Christmas wreath, a glass of wine and mince pie.Please bring your own secateurs! To book, please contact Chris on 07759 808814 or 01732 763585. SEAL OVER 60's SOUTHERN STRUMMERS UKULELE GROUP SAT NOV 11th 2.30 SEAL VILLAGE HALL Following last year's resounding success, the Southern Strummers Ukulele Group are returning to Seal Over 60's and all are welcome to come along. The cost is £6 to non-members and includes the usual Over 60's delicious afternoon tea.  To book, please call Chris on 07759 808814.   SEAL VILLAGE HALL FREE SOCIAL INFORMATION SESSION SAT 11th NOVEMBER 5pm-7pm  Come and join the Village Hall Trustees and volunteers, for a free glass of wine, or a soft drink, and nibbles, and find out what is going on in your Village Hall. All are welcome. SEAL TIDDLERS FUND RAISING PAMPER EVENING - ENTRY BY PRE-BOOKED TICKET ONLY Pamper evening Thursday 23rd November Seal church hall (TN15 0AR) 7.30 to 9.30pm (Parking is limited so please walk or car share if possible). £5 a ticket with a glass of prosecco or orange plus a goody bag in aid of funds for Seal Tiddlers.  Tickets and bookable appointments from Stephanie_barnes1990@outlook.com (Please bring cash on the night). Hair and make-up demonstrations. Hair, nails, Neal's Yard hand massage, wax melts, Indian Head Massage and stalls include jewellery, cupcakes, fashion, Body Shop and a raffle. Appointments for nails and hair/hand massage Lots of stalls to start your Christmas shopping! SEAL VILLAGE ALLOTMENTS Seal Village Allotments are now renewing rentals for the 2024 season, and have some plots available. If you would like to join us and grow your own produce, then please contact: sealvillageallotments@gmail.com VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS We have had an amazing offer from a new resident to Seal, Marcus, who is willing to take on the lead role for the Christmas lights this year, taking over from Marion Gilchrist. We are very grateful for this offer, and would welcome at least a few people to put their names forward now, to help Marcus with this task. As usual, they will probably go up on the last weekend of November or first weekend in December. If you can register your interest now, by contacting marionjgilchrist@gmail.com, she will give Marcus your names, and maybe have a little get together before that time.