Whose Blessed Son Called Matthew the Tax-Collector

COLLECT THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 9: 9-13 O Almighty God, whose blessed Son called Matthew the tax-collector All: Glory to Christ our Saviour to be an apostle and evangelist; give us grace to forsake the selfish pursuit of gain As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the and the possessive love of riches tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed that we may follow in the way of your son Jesus Christ, him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners who is alive and reigns with you, came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw in the unity of the Holy Spirit, this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax one God, now and forever. collectors and sinners?" But when he heard this, he said, "Those who are Amen. well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, `I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."

FIRST READING Proverbs 3:13-18 Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ Happy are those who find wisdom, All: Praise to Christ our Lord and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, INTERCESSIONS and nothing you desire can compare with her. Please continue to pray for all who are sick and in our hearts especially: Long life is in her right hand; Linda Hall, Eileen Pidgeon, ,Joan Jackson, Jackie Morley, Andrew West, in her left hand are riches and honour. Jack Sapsworth, Jan Hendle, Edna Harris, Logan Matthews, Mary Cook, Her ways are ways of pleasantness, Wally Hunt, Peggy O’Neal, Sheila Gilbert, Beryl Sheen, Azar Salimi and all her paths are peace. Wendy Ward, Janet Morgan She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy. Please pray for these church members at home: Betty Slater, Gwen Hare, Gwen Wells, Madge Jee, Christine Fevyer, Joyce Dyson Joan Hopkins,Barbara Pattenden, Jane Challis Janice Waters Reader: This is the word of the Lord George Challis All: Thanks be to God We remember before God those who have died: Maureen Bunner. Tony Eldridge, Jean Battams, Alan Bunner, Catherine LeConte, Sylvia Rayner,Karen Blyth, Brenda Nott, Arthur Coulter, Hayley Simpson, Michael Halfpenny, Gill Giles THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday 21st September 9.30am Parish Communion Matthew 11.15am Parish Centre Service with Sunday School Welcome to 2.00pm Baptism St Margaret’s Church, Streatley Tuesday 23rd September 10.15am Buggy Group Serving Streatley, Warden Hill, th Wednesday 24 September 10.15 am Holy Communion Barton Hills and BraminghamPark

th Thursday 25 September 10.00am Macmillan Coffee 21st September morning

Saturday 27th September 10am CTL Quiet Day Matthew Sunday 28th September 8.00am Communion (BCP) Trinity 15 9.30am Parish Communion 11.15am Parish Centre Service l 2.30pm Baptism NOTICES Coffee money today will go to support CHUMS (Child Bereavement & Trauma Service). There is no charge for coffee but any donations will be gratefully received. Thank you

25th September – MacMillan Coffee morning at Parish Centre 10.00–11.30am 27th September – Quiet Day St Nicholas Church Hall, Barton 10-4pm 4th October – 7.00pm – Parish Centre – Harvest Supper – £8 Adults – £4 Child (under 12) -01582 883308

Harvest Church Decoration. If you would like to do a flower arrangement to decorate the church for Harvest it would be much appreciated if you would indicate your choice of placement by signing the list on the chest in the Cross Aisle. Thank you in advance. Brenda

Tapers’ are needed for the Christmas communions and family services. If you would be willing to help out please see Jane Challis or ring 01582 493435