PRAYER PAGE Mission of the Month St Peter’s Church was privileged to host Ana Demestri, Director of FEISA, an early years training college, in Asunción Paraguay whilst in the UK during her summer break. She was accompanied by Eileen Murphy, the founding Director. The link with St Peter’s has been very important for the institution in providing ongoing scholarships to support students in need and in establishing the mobile Toy Library. During her time here she was able to visit home groups, a local Pre School, our own church Primary School, Peterborough Cathedral and to make a trip to London. She is currently in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, and will have attended S.A.M.S Ireland ‘Friday Night Live’ gathering before returning home. We were encouraged to realise that FEISA is an acronym for Faith Excellence Integrity Solidarity Amor (=love), all of which was fully exemplified in Ana’s presence among us. Let us pray for her to continue in strength and faith in her professional and daily life, and to return home safely and heartened by her overseas visit. We pray for those in need: Charlotte, Christina, John Beaumont, Richard & Pauline Coombes, Paul Eccles, Steve Hart, Sheila Johnson, Peter Leach, Peter Light, David and Joan Macey, Derek Mayhew, Phyllis Marsden Sometimes we face particular crises in our lives and need the support of our church family. Our Pastoral Care Team is there to support those in need. This may be to those who are sick in hospital or at home, or recently bereaved, or who are isolated through caring for small children, a lack of mobility or old age. If you, or anyone you know, needs any care or support, please let Lynda Davies (272121) know. We pray for those who mourn and remember with thanksgiving those who have died: Phylis Eveleigh, Timothy Hinitt, Margery Hipsom We pray for all those serving with the Armed Forces here and overseas. Sunday 1st February 2015 Today’s 10:30 service is Holy Communion led by Stephen Webster and Lynda Davies who is also preaching. If you are here for the first time, do make yourself known to one of the Welcome Team. They would love to help you with any questions about church life. Why not stay for coffee after the service? Information about Junior Church is printed below and there is a Crèche Room in the Tower Room at the back, where you are welcome to stay with your child and enjoy the service. If you need Communion brought to you in your seat please tell the Welcome Team. If you need the hearing aid loop, please sit within the pillared area. HEADLINE NEWS! At a Confirmation service a person baptised earlier in life affirms their faith in Jesus and their desire to follow Him. Are you interested in being confirmed? Are you already confirmed but would like a refresher? Do you want to know more? Please speak to Stephen or Lynda. Topics of discussion will include: Who is Jesus? Why follow? The Resurrection… Our Church Life: Please pray for our Church as the PCC consider possible changes in the future. Pray for wisdom as we think through the structure of our Sunday Services. An advert for the post of Associate Vicar is now out. Please pray that God will bring just the right person to St Peter’s. Junior Church Parish Office Information Telephone: 01832 275675 E-mail: [email protected] Address: North Street, Oundle PE8 4AL Office Times: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Days off: Monday - Rev Lynda Davies ([email protected]), Friday - Rev Stephen Webster ([email protected]) Friday - George Higgins (Verger) 07748 267256 www.oundlestpeters.org.uk A special welcome to visiting children who are welcome to join our children’s groups. If you are not sure where to go, please speak to one of the Welcome Team. PowerPack! Age 3-6 (Pre-school, R & Y1) Upper Room Rockets! Age 6-8 (Years 2 and 3) The Vestry Age 8-11 (Years 4, 5 and 6) Laxton Cloisters JC 8211 The Band Age 11-14 (Years 7,8 and 9) The Lady Chapel Youth Bible Study Age 14+ (Year 10 +) 1st + 2nd Sunday 7pm 16 Laxton Drive NOTICES Possible Changes to Sunday Mornings: Have you got your copy of the information sheet ‘St Peter’s: Growing in Faith; Growing in Numbers. If not make sure you pick up a copy today. If you did not receive the recent email on this topic and you would like to receive email updates, please get in touch with the office ([email protected]) and we will make sure you are added to the database. The leaflet and sermon on the subject can be found on the website. The Clergy and Wardens would love to hear peoples thoughts and responses either by email or by writing to the Church Office. Candlemas: Wednesday 4th February. This service is open to all YR4s in the deanery. We are pleased that all the schools will be attending but we do need assistance with financing transport for them. If you feel you would like to support this event then please pop a £1 in one of the buckets near the door. Thank You Help needed: Can you help serve orange squash and biscuits to children coming to the Oundle Deanery Candlemas Service on Wed 4th Feb? Help needed for about an hour - to set up at 9.15am and then serve until 10.20am. The service starts at 10.30am. If you can help, please let Lynda know ASAP. Coming soon: Are you a worrier? Do you sometimes feel anxious over seemingly minor things? Want to understand more about managing stress within the context of the Christian faith? Starting on the 5th February, 6 weekly sessions on Thursday afternoons. There will be a mix of teaching, discussion, relaxation and prayer. To book a place or find out more, speak to Lynda Davies (272121) or Cynthia Dimmock (293021). Soul Survivor 2015: The booking forms for this year's Soul Survivor are now available and need to be returned by 31 January to David Gent. They can be obtained by email from David Hardwick ([email protected]) or the office ([email protected]. Printed copies are also available in the office. Mothers' Union on Tuesday, 3rd February will be our annual Service of Holy Communion. Please note that this will be at 12.30pm and will be followed by a "Bring Your Own" picnic lunch. Any members of the congregation who would like to join us are welcome. Lent Lunches (home-made soup, bread and cheese) will be served again on Thursdays in Lent (February 19th to April 2nd incl) between 12 noon and 1.30 pm in the Methodist Church, with donations for Christian Aid. If you could help by making soup or serving, please tell Eleanor Rayden (205287). Oundle Gilbert and Sullivan: Presents Yeoman of the Guard at Queen Victoria Hall on Mon 23rd Feb - Sat 28th Feb. Tickets are on sale at Oundle In Stitches. 90 years young on Saturday 7th February……. All are invited to 2 Millfields, 10am onwards, to wish Tony Hayward a Happy Birthday - please don't all come at once though. Gwen This Week at St Peter’s Today St Peter’s 08:00 Holy Communion 10:30 Holy Communion Benefield 09:15 Morning Prayer Glapthorn 09:15 Family Service The week ahead Monday 2nd February 9.15 Candlemas Preparation Tuesday 3rd February 08:30 Holy Communion 12:30 Mothers’ Union Lady Chapel Lady Chapel Wednesday 4th February 09:00 Morning Prayer 09:30 Office Meeting 10:30 Candlemas Service 12:00 Clear up Church 14:15 Tiny Tots 15:30 West Porch Café Lady Chapel Office Thursday 5th February 10:00 Holy Communion Lady Chapel 10:30 Coffee and Chat South Transept 13:15 Oundle School Lunchtime Concert 14:30 Living Well With God Course Lady Chapel 16:00 Deanery Standing Committee Mtg Vestry Friday 6th February Saturday 7th February 09:00 Prayer Meeting Lady Chapel 11:00 Langley Trust Meeting Vestry Sunday 8th February 2015 St Peter’s 08:00 Holy Communion 10:30 Family Service 14:00 “Francis” Rehearsal Benefield 09:15 Holy Communion Glapthorn 09:15 Holy Communion