ST. ANDREW'S WRAYSBURY WRAYSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. MICHAEL'S HORTON
The PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH is to spread the The PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH is to love and
good news of Jesus Christ and to increase the worship God, to become more like Jesus, to love and
Christian family through Our prayers, Our worship serve others, and to share the good news of God's love.
and Our God-centred lives.
Codes: ALL: all three churches
24th November - 4th December, 2011: Issue 872 ST.A/ST.M/WBC applies separately
THURS. 24th 01793 418330 or biblesociety.org.uk
Midweek Prayer 10.30 a.m. Drop In 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. WBC. CHURCHES TOGETHER CHRISTMAS LEAFLET: Now available to
Prayer Meeting 7.00 p.m. WBC. take away and hand out to your friends who do not normally come to
Alpha Course: Talk 12 - "Does God heal today?" 7.30 p.m. Annexe. church. Thanks to all those involved with its production.
FRI. 25th BUS SERVICE CHANGES: Changes on the 60/61 and 305 came into
Memorial Service for David Tawney 2.00 p.m. St. Mary's Langley. force yesterday (26th) and if you have any complaints please advise
SAT. 26th Colin Rayner, John Lenton or Simon, who will pass on your concerns: it
Gwelutshena Prayer Chain 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. St.A's. is the Horton end of the 305 that needs watching!
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SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER, 2011 FOR YOUR PRAYERS: Sheila Ferguson, Andrew Parry, Linda Lee,
ST. ANDREW'S THE APOSTLE/1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR B) Barbara Peel, Flo Jacob, Bea & Laurie Tucker, Wynne Wood-Dow,
Tony Wilson, Elice Higgins, Tiggles Stevens, Lemmie Smith, Sally
Readings: Horton: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Psalm 80:1-7; Hibberd, Mary Hibberd, Jamie Wareham, Kay Laxman, John Beldom,
Mark 13:24-37. Wraysbury: Isaiah 64:1-9; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Psalm Karen MacClachan, Joan Boldock, Ann McVea, Bill Myers, Joy Moss,
19:1-6 (response: The heavens declare the glory of God); Matthew Julie Pattinson, Lucy Smith (aged 9), Carolyn Urwin, Peter Archer,
4:18-22. Margaret Linton, Rona & Dennis Pitt, Peter Carter and family, Julie
St. Michael's Horton Wren, Vivienne Dearden, Janita & Suneel Tyagi, Judy Gaddle, James
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion with prayer ministry (SDL). McCreavy, and Ross McManus; all clergy suffering from stress and
St. Andrew's Wraysbury related illnesses (see below). The people of Egypt, Syria, North Korea,
11.00 a.m. Parish Communion (SDL). Bahrain and Yemen and any others living under despotic regimes,
Wraysbury Baptist Church giving thanks for the apparent relaxation of draconian rule in Burma;
10.00 a.m. Prayer. Libya as it rebuilds a shattered nation; those killed in Northern Nigeria
11.00 a.m. Advent Sunday Worship led by Rev. Carolyn Urwin. by Islamic insurgents; Gwelutshena and Fr. Jacob suffering from a
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MON. 28th natural disasters in Eastern Africa, Pakistan and Thailand; Bishop
St. Michael's PCC 7.00 p.m. 7 Daventry Close, Colnbrook. Michael Colclough as he leads St. Paul's Cathedral during its current
TUES. 29th difficulties.
Weekly Prayer Time 9.30 - 10.30 a.m. St.A's. ************************************************************
Midweek Communion Service 11.00 a.m. St.M's. CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Pop In 2.00 p.m. Annexe - Christmas Flower Decorations by Lucy. Many of these are almost finalised and will appear in the Link during weeks
up to mid December and in the Newsletter/Wraysbury News. We know, the
Choir Practice 8.00p.m. Vicarage.
lighting and blessing of the Christmas tree in Horton will be at 7.00 p.m. on
WED. 30th 8th December on Horton Green, followed by refreshments. We are grateful
Coffee Morning 10.30 a.m. Drop In 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. WBC. to Carolyn Urwin for standing in for Andrew in Simon's absence on that
Angels' Delight Mums & Toddlers 1.00 - 3.00 p.m. Annexe. night. There will also be refreshments at the similar event in Wraysbury on
Bell Ringing Practice 7.30 p.m. St.A's. Monday 12th December at 6.30 p.m. outside the Frost Partnership, where
THURS. 1st DECEMBER Simon will bless the tree. The Choir will be present at both to assist with the
Midweek Prayer 10.30 a.m. Drop In 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. WBC. singing of carols. The Wraysbury event happened for the first time last year
Prayer Meeting 7.00 p.m. WBC. and we'd like to make it a permanent feature. The Frost Partnership has
Discipleship Group 7.30 p.m. WBC. undertaken wider publicity this year.
Alpha Course: Talk 13 - "What about the Church?" 7.30 p.m. Annexe. Wraysbury Baptist Church's Candlelit Carol Evening will be on 14th
December at 7.30 p.m. Beginning with a buffet supper it will retell the
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Christmas story through carol singing, readings and humorous drama - a
SUNDAY 4th DECEMBER, 2011 - 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR B) night to remember throughout the Christmas season! Come early to ensure
St. Michael's Horton a good seat and bring your friends, especially those who do not normally
9.30 a.m. Parish Communion (SDL). attend church.
All other events for both parishes are listed on the posters beginning to
St. Andrew's Wraysbury
appear around the villages.
11.00 a.m. Parish Communion (SDL). NEW LIFE PLUS AND THE FUTURE?
Wraysbury Baptist Church Please continue to pray for those who are working through the difficult task
10.00 a.m. Prayer. of creating a link service between New Life and the Parish Communion
11.00 a.m. Advent Communion Service led by friends from Slough BC. which does what is needed in the walk of faith for Christians at different
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ANDREW PARRY: At the time of writing this, Andrew is in hospital THE STATE WE ARE IN: PART 4
having contracted complications after severe flu. The Ministry Team has The meeting with the Health Authority went well and cutting through the
re-allocated his duties for December so that he is able to recuperate "cratspeak" we are aware of how strategic planning is affecting the
and be fully fit for the New Year. He will be in hospital for a while yet. chaplaincy service at the West Mid and Ealing: however I am back on the
We have all sent get-well cards and we hold Andrew, Nicky and Ruth in rota for night cover from January 2012. The St. Paul's situation continues to
our love and prayers and they know this! cause concern: Duty Chaplains (14 years in for me!) have been asked to go
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRIP; 17th December, 4.30 p.m. from "The out and talk to the protestors and Prebendaries have been brought in to
George". Full with a waiting list! assist, though I said I was fine on my own. There is a problem with human
waste now found most mornings on the north side of the Cathedral and one
ARCHDEACON KAREN will be preaching at 5th Sunday Group
case of it being found inside the Cathedral. The protestors have Portaloos
Eucharist at St.M's on 29th January 2012: a simple lunch will be and the human waste problem is a result of a whole host of oddballs
provided after the service when we hope you will stay to talk with her. attracted to the site. The Cathedral is now caught between a rock (the City
LENT 2012: Both PCC's at the end of November will discuss the ideas Corporation) and a hard place (the protestors) and the legal route is all there
for a Lent Course in 2012: if you have any thoughts please let your is after negotiations failed; however, it went wrong from the moment the
house group leader know or any of the Ministry Team, bearing in mind tents went up on non-Cathedral land. Pray for a peaceful outcome. Simon.
that Bishop John is with us on 26th March, when he will do a one-off talk CLERGY STRESS
on the theme "Discipleship in the real world". Both at Deanery and Diocesan Synods we have heard of increasing clergy
CHRISTMAS STAMPS: Please try to buy Christian Christmas stamps stress levels as the number of stipendiary clergy is cut and more parishes
for your Christmas cards this year: if they are not available the Bible have to be cared for by less personnel. These problems are to be found in
Society is offering Christmas stickers (10 per sheet) free. Order from our Deanery and are not assisted by changes in secular legislation that
St.A's & St.M's Contacts: Simon: 01784 481258, simondouglaslane@tiscali.co.uk. WBC Contact: Rev. Carolyn Urwin: 01784 483553, carolynurwin@btinternet.com.
Andrew: 07972 142 073, andrew@vamparry.eclipse.co.uk. Wraysbury Baptist Church Hall: To book for a meeting or function, please contact Robin
Annexe: To book for a meeting or function, please phone Lorna Pullen on 01784 481430. Urwin (01784 482553 or robinmurwin@btinternet.com).
Notices for inclusion in The Link: to Diane Miller by Tuesday for the following Sunday's publication (01753 689751; m-d-miller@supanet.com).
ST. ANDREW'S WRAYSBURY WRAYSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. MICHAEL'S HORTON
The PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH is to spread the The PURPOSE OF OUR CHURCH is to love and
good news of Jesus Christ and to increase the worship God, to become more like Jesus, to love and
Christian family through Our prayers, Our worship serve others, and to share the good news of God's love.
and Our God-centred lives.
Codes: ALL: all three churches
24th November - 4th December, 2011: Issue 872 ST.A/ST.M/WBC applies separately
comes into force from December in the area of the definition of Marriage
and availability of religious services for Civil Partnerships: we will discuss
this at the PCC's.
St.A's & St.M's Contacts: Simon: 01784 481258, simondouglaslane@tiscali.co.uk. WBC Contact: Rev. Carolyn Urwin: 01784 483553, carolynurwin@btinternet.com.
Andrew: 07972 142 073, andrew@vamparry.eclipse.co.uk. Wraysbury Baptist Church Hall: To book for a meeting or function, please contact Robin
Annexe: To book for a meeting or function, please phone Lorna Pullen on 01784 481430. Urwin (01784 482553 or robinmurwin@btinternet.com).
Notices for inclusion in The Link: to Diane Miller by Tuesday for the following Sunday's publication (01753 689751; m-d-miller@supanet.com).