St Peter’s Parish Church
All Saints’ Church, Oval Way
St Paul’s Church, Horn Hill
WELCOME
Welcome to this service, a time
to encounter God as we gather
together to worship. If you are
new to the church, please
introduce yourself to somebody
involved in today’s service.
Today’s Services – 30th November
1st Sunday of Advent
St Peter’s Parish Church
8.00am Holy Communion BCP
CHO
10.00am Sung Eucharist
WG
Baptism:
William Jobson
JK
1.30pm
CHO/
WG
6.30pm Taizé Service
St Peter’s Parish Church Hall
Today
10.00am
11.15am
Advent: Messenger
(John the Baptist)
Good News can also bring
big problems
JK/LM/
BT
BT/JK/
LM
All Saints’ Church, Oval Way
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Matins
WG
CHO
St Paul’s, Horn Hill
4.00pm Evensong
CHO
Weekday Services around the Parish
Tuesday 2nd December
11.30am
Holy Communion at
All Saints’ Church
WG
Wednesday 3rd December
10.00am
Holy Communion at
St Peter’s Church
CHO
Encounter God, Encourage Others, Engage our World
What’s On in the Parish
Home Groups will meet on the following dates:
 Monday, 1st December: The Graham home group at The Box,
Hillfield Road starting at 10.00am.
 Tuesday, 2nd December The King home group at 9 Ninnings
Road starting at 8.00pm.
 Wednesday, 10th and 17th December: The Baxendine home
group at 1, Pond Cottages starting at 8.00pm. They will then
break for Christmas.
New members are welcome at any group. Just come along on the day or speak
to the leader of each group if you would like more information.
Alternatively, please speak to the church office (Tel: 880067).
Three talks with discussion – for those who want to know more…
Genesis 1-11 an overview in three parts
Part 3: Wednesday 3rd December at 8.00pm: Damage limitation – God has a plan
Prayer Group
This will be held on the first Tuesday of the month (2nd December)
between 10.00am and 11.00am in the Parish Church Lady Chapel.
All are welcome to pray for the parish, fellowship, our mission and
our community. Personal requests for prayers will also be welcome.
For further information please call Liz Lewis on 0790 386 8107 or
speak to the Parish Office.
Fairtrade Coffee Morning!
Wednesday 3rd December
10.00am – 12.00 noon in the Parish Church Hall.
Come along with friends – or make some new ones. There is excellent
Fairtrade coffee and tea available, delicious cakes, a Fairtrade stall
and a play area for children. An Ecover refill service is also available.
Advent Course
A short course for Advent will be held at the home of Judy England on three
Thursdays in December: 4th, 11th and 18th, from 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
All are welcome. Telephone 01753 884166 for more information.
Ever thought about being a church server?
The Parish Church urgently needs two more servers to
allow all services to operate smoothly. Full training is given.
If you feel you can help and would be interested in finding
out more, please speak to a member of clergy in the first
instance or contact the church office on 01753 880067.
St Nicholas Christmas Fayre, 5th December and
Christmas Tree Extravaganza 5th – 12th Dec
Yes, we are only one week away from this annual event.
Please can you help with the following items:
Bottles of any sort for the Bottle Tombola
Children’s toys for the Children’s Stall and Tombola
Small cakes and mince pies for the Friday evening AND Saturday.
We need volunteers to help:
On refreshments in the kitchen
The station game (very easy)
Bric a brac
Baskets and children’s stalls
In church on Saturday between 10.00am and 4.00pm
Please volunteer even if only for an hour.
If you feel unable to volunteer and raise vital funds to keep the church running,
please come along and spend your money on the stalls. Remember, ours are pocket
money priced and you could pick up some bargains!
Speak to Sandra in the church office about any of the above – 01753 880067.
Parish Church Path Update
In response to various comments that tarmac was coming through the gravel on the
new path, discussions have taken place with the contractor and this will be remedied
in the spring when the top surface of the path will be replaced.
Christmas Service Leaflets
These are available in churches
from today.
Please either collect a bundle or call into
the Church Office if you can volunteer to
deliver to a road near you.
We hope to have all leaflets delivered by
Sunday 14th December.
For further details on any item
please visit our website at
Next Sunday’s Services – 7th December
2nd Sunday of Advent
www.csp-parish.org.uk
St Peter’s Parish Church
or ring the Parish Office on
01753 880067
or email:
[email protected]
8.00am Holy Communion BCP
CHO
CHO
10.00am Sung Eucharist
6.30pm Evensong
CHO
St Peter’s Parish Church Hall
PARISH OFFICE
Normal opening hours are:
Monday to Friday
9.30am – 12.30pm.
Items for the Pew Sheet should
arrive at the Office by 9.00am
on a Wednesday.
FAIRTRADE
FairTrade goodies can be
purchased every morning from
the Parish Office, with a larger
selection available this Sunday
in the Parish Church Hall.
Orders for other items can be
taken. Just call in and speak to
the Parish Office staff!
10.00am
11.15am
Advent: The real
Christmas message
Should we join scrooge
and abolish Christmas?
5.00pm Café Church
JK/BT
BT/JK/
LM
BT/LM
All Saints’ Church, Oval Way
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am
Family Christingle
Service
WG
WG/LM
St Paul’s, Horn Hill
4.00pm Evensong
CLERGY
Revd Charles Overton
01753 882389
Revd Wendy Graham
01753 885066
Revd Jim King
01753 362276
Revd Ben Topham (Curate)
01753 883522
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ WORKER
Luke Maxted
01753 206172
PARISH VERGER: Gerry Hanham 01494 874940
PARISH OFFICE
Sandra Clark
01753 880067
THE PARISH OF CHALFONT ST PETER
Encounter God, Encourage Others, Engage our World
Charity Number: 1146043
CHO
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