St James Notice Sheet Sunday 18th January 2015 Second Sunday of Epiphany If you are visiting us for the first time, or returning after some time away, you are most welcome. This notice sheet contains useful dates and information. Please take it home, so you have a record of what is going on at St James. Our Rector is the Rev. David Ward. WORSHIP We welcome all who wish to receive the bread and the wine to come forward to the communion rail. If you wish to receive God’s blessing, please come to the communion rail bringing your red service book to indicate this. If you would prefer to remain in your pew that is just fine. ROTA 18/1/15 1st Reading Gospel Sidespersons Chalice Intercessions Crucifer • 2nd Sunday of Epiphany Susan Horrocks Julia Dixon Lois Ward & Judith Ogden Christine Durber & Paul Manley Sue Boult Jack 1 Samuel Ch 3 v 1-10 John Ch 1 v 43 - end White Hangings White is actually not one color but the sum of all of the colours of the spectrum. This fact recommends it as the "colour" of choice for the greatest feasts which epitomize the Faith, and it has been the most commonly appointed colour for feasts of our Lord, including Christmas and Easter and the seasons following these feasts. As with all of the liturgical colours, a variety of hues may be used when white is called for. In practice, this means that a range of colours from the purest white to cream or ivory, as well as gold or even yellow, may be used. On the most solemn "white" feasts, cloth-of-gold, or white fabric patterned with gold thread, is especially appropriate, giving a greater richness to the vestments and thus emphasizing the importance of the feast. COLLECT Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. SERVICES NEXT WEEK 09.00am 10.30am Sunday 25th January 2015 Matins Family Communion Service SERVICE BOOKS Large print and braille format are available on request. If you would like to include a notice in the weekly pew sheet please let me have BRIEF details in writing by Wednesday of that week. My email address is [email protected] Offertory If you are a visitor to this church you may place your gift in the collection plate in the usual way. If you would like our Treasurer to reclaim any tax through Gift Aid, please use the envelopes provided on your pew. Place your gift in the envelope, complete the form and then give it in during the collection. Church Flowers The Flowers For January Are In Memory Of George Howard, Elizabeth W Evans And Beryl Faulkener. The Flowers In Church For January Are Provided By 4th Christmas Flowers 11th Cherith Howard & Richard Evans 18th Cherith Howard & Richard Evans 25th Mr & Mrs Faulkerer Would You Like To Sponsor Flowers For A Special Anniversary Or Memorial? All The Names Are Mentioned In Brindle Voice Each Month. For Details, Contact Joan Hopcraft 01254 854465 MOTHERS UNION MU will meet in the Community Hall at 7.30pm on st Wednesday 21 January. Our theme this month will be THE GREAT BRANCH BAKE OFF. Everyone is asked to bring something they have made! CHURCH MATTERS CHURCHYARD : ATTENTION Following an inspection of the Chuchyard on Saturday 6th December by members of the Buildings Committee , 12/18 headstones were found to be in a dangerous condition and in need of attention as soon as possible. Some have been taped off . Others will shortly be marked as dangerous , whilst we try and trace the families. In the meantime please be vigilant when in the Chuchyard ,and warn others that you see of the danger . The Chuchwardens. POST COMMUNION PRAYER God of glory, you nourish us with your Word who is the bread of life: fill us with your Holy Spirit that through us the light of your glory may shine in all the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The Churches Together Newsletter is on the notice board at the entrance to church – you are welcome to read it. We should be grateful if you could return it when you have read it. Thank you. A thank you from our sisters in Africa Parents/carers Behind one of the pews at the back of church there are several bags containing age appropriate toys, books, paper,etc for younger children. If your children would like something to occupy them during the service please help yourself. To the front and left of the pews there is also a crèche area where you may supervise your children at any time during the service. I thank you on behalf of the ladies in Africa. We have sent just over 1000 bra’s to date. Thank you very much and please keep saving your bra’s all sizes please. Ask your friends to save too, so that we can continue to help these ladies. Betty. SOCIAL EVENTS Situation vacant! If anyone would be willing to check on and replenish the children’s bags would you please have a word with Betty Parker who will explain what is needed. Brindle St James’ Burns’ Night Celebration Saturday 31st January 7 for 7.30pm Brindle Community Hall Bar – Raffle- Roll £1 for whisky Dancing with Malcolm & Margaret Supper with prize winning haggis from Brown’s of Chorley £12.50 Phone 01772 323267 for tickets tel 01257 264176 Christmas Cards The Brindle St James ‘Sorting Office’ for Christmas Cards (ie the table at the back of church!) was cleared before Christmas, and the cards placed in envelopes in Alphabetical order. A large number of cards have still not been collected. After today’s services any cards which have not been claimed will be re-cycled. DogDog-Fouling There have been some problems recently with respect to dog-fouling in and immediately around the church grounds. The churchyard is sacred ground; dog-owners are politely asked not to walk their dogs there. If your dog fouls the ground around the church please pick it up and remove it. Thank you. CHARITY GIVING The Children’s Society Christingle Service 1st February at 10.30am Can I remind everyone that they should return their Collection Candles at the above Service. The Children's Society seek to combat children living in poverty .Since 1983 the proportion of children living in poverty has doubled .Today over three and a half milliion children live in poverty. By 2020 the number will fill the Olympic Stadium in London over 50 times. All the contents of our candles will be forwarded to support their vital work . Your help is greatly appreciated . Many Thanks, Alyson Coane. SUMMARY OF EVENTS: DIARY DATES SJ st Sat 31 Jan 2015 Burns’ Night 7.30pm in BCH