THE COLLECT for Sunday, 25th January - Conversion of St Paul
Almighty God,
who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
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.
Amen


THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 9:1-22
Gospel: Matt 19:27-end


POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:
by the power o f the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen


To think about this week:

I ask not wealth, but power to take
and use the things I have, aright;
Not years, but wisdom that shall make
my life a profit and delight.
Phoebe Cary

and on this day in 1759:

Birth of Robert Burns in Alloway, South
Ayrshire (d. 1796), Scotland's national
poet.



Please pray for:

Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer in conflicts the world over. This week praying especially for the peoples of Gaza and Israel.

For all Christians that we may find our unity in Jesus Christ our Lord.

David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.

All who live in Thame Road, Newington.

The sick in body, mind or spirit.

The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.


Notices~

VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.

TAIZE SERVICE – TONIGHT at 7pm, Dorchester Abbey. Come and join us for a contemplative time of worship. There will be no Informal Worship at Warborough.

MEMORIAL SERVICE for Sarah Hill. This will be on Saturday 7th February in Dorchester Abbey at 11am.

More Questions than Answers?... on Mondays at 7.30pm in the Upper Room, Dorchester Guest House. A chance to explore matters of faith with other inquiring minds. Monday's topic is “How should we pray?”

CHRISTINGLE services will be held on the Feast of Candlemas, next Sunday 1st February: 4.30pm at Stadhampton and 6.00pm at Warborough. Collection envelopes for The Children's Society are available at the back of Church.


Diary for the week commencing 26th January
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough
Monday:
7.30pm Emmaus – Dorchester Upr Rm

Tuesday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC

Wednesday:
9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
5.00pm Evening Prayer at Stadhampton
7.30pm Warborough PCC

Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)



Sunday, 1st February – Candlemas
Warborough
11.00am Parish Eucharist

Christingle Services
4.30pm Stadhampton
6.00pm Warborough