News from the Pews
Those we are praying for….. Ron and Beryl Lines, Rosemary Wood, Derek
Wiltshire, Trevor Morgan, Jackie Elliott, Nigel Begbie, Phyllis and Tim Hickey.
Pray for our Growth Together
Please continue to pray for growth in our Christian community
Eternal Father, look with your love on your people of this benefice and the
wider Partnership, and pour upon us the gifts of your Spirit. Draw us to you
and one another that our growing unity may bring healing of life to all,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Thought for this week…..by Rev. Nicola Callen
I recently went on the EBP retreat to Llangasty in Wales, led by Jo
and Michael Selman (if you are even slightly inclined I recommend
these retreats to you): the content was about Narnia, not one of my
interests- I have read a couple of books, plus other C. S Lewis stuff,
but it has not done a lot for me-before. Having enjoyed what was for
me, the best content on a retreat ever, I am intending to start
reading the Narnia chronicles! I would like to share one aspect with
you, but if you would like to know more, I have the full lot of talks from the weekend. It is
about the playfulness of God: as shown in the character of Aslan the lion. Aslan, pitted
against the wicked queen has given his life as a substitute for another character, Edmund.
Aslan lives again, and as he feels his strength returning, becomes playful. With the
children watching, I quote” …”he made a leap high over their heads, and landed on the
other side of the table. Laughing, though she didn’t know why, Lucy scrambled over it to
reach him. Aslan leapt again. A mad chase began. Round and round the hilltop he led
them…tossing them in the air with his huge and beautifully velveted paws and catching
them again, and now stopping unexpectedly so that all 3 of them rolled over together in a
happy laughing heap of fur and arms and legs….whether it was more like playing with a
thunderstorm or playing with a kitten Lucy could never make up her mind.” It is not a view
of God that we hear a lot about is it? Is God so playful- why not- He loves us ALL so much
and revels in being a part of our lives.
Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953
Associate Minister – Rev. Trevor Denley 07960 329127
Assistant Curate – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833
Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929
East Bristol Partnership Office
Tel: 0117 9586412
Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.com
Website: www.ebpbristol.org.uk
All notices for the following Sunday to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol
Partnership Administrator by midnight on Tuesday.
3 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the
East Bristol Partnership
St. Aidan’s
‘Reaching Out to
Welcome In’
St John’s
St Michael’s
‘Serving the Community, ‘Serving the Community
Worshipping God’
of Two Mile Hill’
Welcome
Sunday 2nd November
Our Collect Prayer for today – the 20th Sunday after Trinity
God of Glory, touch our lips with the fire of your Spirit, that we with all
creation may rejoice to sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
What’s happening this morning:
St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Eucharist with Rev. Stephen Purvis
St Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Trevor Denley leading and
presiding and Rev. Michelle Martin preaching
St John’s Church 10.30am –
Worship for All with Jill Kells and the Lay Team
Readings:
Mic.3:5-end;
1 Thess.2:9-13
Matt.24:1-14
Upcoming events for us all……
The Alpha Course continues at St John’s Church on Thursday evenings running
through to Thurs 20th Nov. This week’s theme is ‘Does God heal.’
Look inside to see what else is going on……
Drama in the Benefice! In October next year, we are performing a pantomime at
St Aidan’s and we would love to have participation from across the benefice. We
are holding a meeting at St Aidan’s Church on Sun 16th Nov at 4 p.m. If you are
interested please come along or contact Paul Denyer on 9678375.
Remembrance 100 years - To mark this we are hoping to create a display of
poppies like that at the Tower of London by knitting poppies we can display
outside our churches - if you are a knitter please collect a pattern from Jordan.
www.staidanbristol.co.uk
Special notices….
A service of reflection will take place today at 3.30pm and an opportunity to light
a candle in memory of those who we have loved but are no longer with us
On Sat 8th Nov 7pm Arts at St Aidan’s presents Silent Film Nite with Donald
MacKenzie. For more info or tickets in advance call Bernard on 0117 9407142 or
email artsatstaidans@hotmail.co.uk.
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The next baptism preparation meeting is on Sun 9 Nov 4pm at St Aidan’s.
St Aidan’s Christmas Fayre will be on Sat 15th Nov 11am until 2pm. There will be
lots of stalls with a variety of items, refreshments and a big draw. All welcome.
S John’s Church
www.stjohnsfishponds.com
Special notices….
A Commemoration Service will take place today at 6.30pm during the Eucharist.
St John’s Christmas Market will be on Sat 22nd Nov 10am-2pm in the Church and
Hall. On offer will be handmade cards, crafts and cakes, children’s activities,
Hampers, bottle stall, raffle and tea/coffee and lunch will be available.
A Jordanian Meal will take place on Sat 29th Nov 7pm in the Church Hall. In aid of
The Holy Land Institute for deaf and deaf/blind children. Tickets are £10 with a £5
non-refundable deposit. See Nicola or Clare for tickets and bring your own drinks
on the night.
Regular weekly events….
MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pm
Monday 6.30pm –
Evening Prayer
Tuesday 9.15am Morning Prayer
Regular weekly events….
EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11am
Mondays 2.00pm – Welcome Club for retired’s
Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel
Wednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary
Thursdays 9.15am –
Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel
Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm in the Café area of Church
Saturday 10.00am –
Bible Study in the Church
St Michael’s Church
Regular weekly events….. Every 1st and 3rd Wed 10.00am - Holy Communion