PN 090918 Trinity 15

PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CULLINGWORTH

IN THE BENEFICE of HARDEN, WILSDEN, CULLINGWORTH AND DENHOLME

PEW NOTICES FOR THE WEEK 9th September 2018 th 15 Sunday after Trinity Green

10am Family Communion Revd Suzy McCarter 6pm Holy Communion

HYMNS READINGS 17 All heav’n declares James 2 v 1 – 10, 14 – 17 736 When I needed a neighbour Mark 7 v 24 – end 162 Father I place into your hands 144 Dear Lord and Father Proverbs 22 v 1-2, 8,9,22,23 819 He’s got the whole world Psalm 125

COLLECT Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

POST COMMUNION Keep, O Lord, your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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FOR YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK

 Our Bishops, Archdeacon Andy and the local clergy and their families. Our Readers, Wardens and our PCC.  For all involved in the selection of a new Rector for our benefice  For healing to all those we know who are sick, particularly for Jill’s mother and Revd Liz Moy.  All those mourning the loss of loved ones.  For those to be baptised, particularly for Darcey on Sunday 23rd September, her parents Eddie and Holly, sister Eleanor and family. Also for Ellie and her parents and family as she is baptised on 30th September.  For those to be married in Church on the 21st September along with their families and friends.  Those struggling with financial burdens and lack of food giving thanks for the voluntary organisations that provide food and support to those in need.  For our Junior Christian Clubs in Cullingworth, Harden and Denholme.  For newcomers to Cullingworth and that our church may find ways of making our presence and message known.  Pray for peace within ourselves and those we come into contact with.

Suzy invites you to use this prayer:-

God of Mission who alone brings growth to your Church, Send your Holy Spirit to give Vision to our planning, Wisdom to our actions, and power to our witness. Help our church to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to you, and in service to our local community, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If you would like to pray with the clergy about any personal matter, please do speak to us and we will be delighted to pray with you.

FUNDRAISING The coffee money for September is going to Medecins Sans Frontieres

Smarties Boxes

Smartie boxes are available from Debbie and will take your spare 20p coins to assist church funds.

EASY FUNDRAISING FOR YOUR ON-LINE PURCHASES If you register with easyfundraising.org.uk and state cause as Cullingworth St. John the Evangelist we at Church receive a % of what you spend.

Donations or Regular Giving may be done by sending your gift to St. John’s PCC Sort Code 20-45-14 account number 60703532. Please include your name as a reference or we will be unable to thank you. We are wholly dependent upon your generosity.

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FOOD BANK Please remember to support the Bingley Food Bank – they are needed as much as ever. The following items are in short supply: UHT MILK. Please help the people of Bingley and District who are so much less fortunate than us.

REGULAR EVENTS

Sunday 2 10am Family Service 6pm Holy Communion 1,3,4 and 5 10am Holy Communion (CW) Monday 10am Art Group (term time) 3pm Junior Christian Club in the Primary School Tuesday 9am Baby and Toddler Group (term time only) Wednesday 10am Holy Communion with social time 7.30pm Yoga with Philippa (274630) Thursday 2pm Thursday Friends – All welcome (term time only) Friday 9am Baby and Toddler Group (term time only)

Please respect Suzy’s day off – Tuesday; only make home phone calls to Suzy between 9 am and 9 pm

OUR TEAM AT ST JOHN’S

Team Vicar: Revd Suzy McCarter 270687 Assistant Priest Revd Liz Moy 645991 Reader: Malcolm Halliday 656777 Church Wardens: Candida McKay 272906 Robert Smith 273068 Baptism Visitor: Candida McKay 272906 Bereavement Visitor June Humes Verger Sandra Pattinson 957181 Team Rector: Vacancy

To receive the Pew Notices or have a note included please contact:

Robert Smith on 273068 or by e-mail at [email protected] or Graham Carr on 07446 104425 or by e-mail at [email protected]

We have updated our Privacy Policy in line with new data protection laws, see our policy in the St John’s Room or visit our website. Please note we can only mention people, by name, on these notices with their consent.

Please let Suzy know if you would like to attend any event on this notice sheet or are willing to help with the special events planned to encourage families in church. If you wish to discuss with Suzy please give her a call as Sundays can be a bit hectic.

St John’s Church Cullingworth or online @ stjohnscullingworth.org.uk

COMING EVENTS

Saturday 8th The Bible Course - Session 1 10.00 St John’s Room – Everyone is welcome. Thursday 13th The Bible Course - Session 1 7pm St John’s Room – Everyone is welcome if you can't manage the 8th or 13th but are interested please do have a word with Suzy, we will try to work something out for you th Sunday 16 Benefice Harvest Service and Supper 6pm St John’s. Please let us know if you are coming for supper. Wednesday 19th There will be no 10.00 communion Clergy Study Day. Thursday 20th The Bible Course - Session 2 7pm St John’s Room Friday 21st St. Matthew’s Day Service 19:30 at St. Matthew’s Church, Wilsden. Followed by cheese and wine, everyone welcome Friday 28th and World war 1 Exhibition at St Matthews Church details to follow Saturday 29th Friday 5th October Sudan Coffee morning 10-12 at St. Matthews. St Saviour’s and St Matthew’s Mission Support Group. Bring and Buy and cake stall. Proceeds to the church in Sudan. Sunday 7th Curry night at the Cardamon 6.45pm – Book via Helen by 29th August ([email protected]), text or phone 07788 848830 Friday 12th Evening of music featuring ‘Saxophonics’ October 7pm at St. Matthew’s -Young people (16-22) who play really well, it will

be good. Followed by refreshments.

Saturday 13th Autumn Fundraiser Coffee Morning 12.00 Denholme Church Saturday 3rd Fair trade stall and coffee and cakes

November 10–12 at St. Matthews

Friday 30th Yorkshire’s Small Brass Band November At 7:30pm “LB Brass” will be playing a concert at St John’s, Cullingworth. Tickets are £10 each and the concert will be followed by a cheese and wine party. Tickets are available from St John’s Church,

Hair Flair or any member of the PCC.

Welcome to church today. We hope you will enjoy your time here and that you may encounter the presence of the living God. If you are a visitor:- - Whatever your tradition you are welcome to share in Holy Communion or come for a blessing. - Toilet facilities are available including baby changing and disabled facilities - We have a loop system, switch hearing aid to T and large print copies are available. - We hope you will join us for refreshments after the service

The Bible Course - An 8-session course Helping you explore the world's bestseller. The course shows how the key events, books and characters all fit together. You’ll get to see the BIG picture and discover how the Bible applies to your life.

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Keighley Shared Church are asking for our help in praying about, promoting and possibly volunteering at their X:site events encouraging children aged 8 – 11 to make informed decisions about becoming a Christian.

They are hosting a series of Saturday evening sessions which sound great fun, with live music and games.

There are a couple of flyers in Church and for more information visit www.xsitekeighley.org.uk

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This might be of interest to you and / or your parishioners. Let’s Talk About #Jesus An evening with Fr John Gribben, exploring how we can share our faith. All welcome. #sharingtheloveofGod @ClergyDevLeeds Andrew Clarke Vicar of Holy Trinity Bingley with St Wilfrid Gilstead

St John’s Church Cullingworth or online @ stjohnscullingworth.org.uk

100 Days of Prayer for Peace,

Hope & Reconciliation

Praying for peace from 4 August to 11 November

St John’s Church Cullingworth or online @ stjohnscullingworth.org.uk