St Mary’s Church Sharing the light and hope of Jesus with our community Sunday Service Sheet - 16th November Special Prayer 2nd Sunday before Advent Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen 8.30am Communion [BCP] Lead: Andrew; Preach: Jules; Readings: Romans 6 vs 1-14 & John 15 vs 1-8 Theme: Living in the peace Christ brings us - 3 Topic: Changed allegiance 10.30am Service of the Word with Faith & Praises Music. [Green] Lead: Andrew: Preach: Jules Readings: Romans 6 vs 1-14 & John 15 vs 1-8; Songs: My God is so big; Loved before the dawn of time; My Jesus my saviour; Wonderful Grace; Who is on the Lord’s side? Kids4Christ meet in the Lighthouse & there is a crèche for carers & tots in the lady chapel If you want to bring something to God in prayer, our prayer ministry team is on hand in the side chapel after the 10.30 service. We welcome for baptism at 12.30 - Bethany Gemma Wilson; Harvey James Winnington & an anointing for Harry Hartley. We send our love to these children on their very special day. 6.30pm Memorial Service with the Choir; Lead Andrew Readings: Psalm 46 vs 1-11 & Galatians 5 vs 22-26. Service sheet includes hymns Gluten-free wafers are available for communion services - please ask one of the sidespeople . WEEKLY DIARY  Monday 17th  10.00am - Sticky Fingers - Lighthouse  Tuesday 18th  Jenny & Andrew’s day off  Cafe Hope starts next week!  Wednesday 19th  10.30am - Communion  3.00pm - Funeral - Hazel Howman  7.00pm Faith & Praises Music  Thursday 20th  2.00pm - Thursday Club - Lighthouse  6.30pm - Choir Practice  7.00pm - YPF  Friday 21st  Last date for Shoe Boxes!  7.30pm - Open Mic Night - Lighthouse  Saturday 22nd  10.00am Church Open Next Sunday 23rd 8.30am - Communion - Andrew & Chris 10.30am - Methodist Communion - Chris 6.30pm - Evensong - Andrew & Brian People who are sick: Alan McAllister; Pam Weyhaupt; Gwen Latham; Mike Booth Family & friends of: John Riley; Fred Whitfield; Hazel Howman Prayer focus this week: Please pray for our church as we think about our vision and about our giving. Pray our vision become reality as our generosity in our giving expands. Website: www.stmarysweaverham.org/ If you would like to give to the work of this church please use the white envelopes provided. Thank you Hearing loop system ‘T’ operates in church