21st February 2010 - Lent 1

The Collect

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ
fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves
in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
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.

The Readings
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26. 1-11
New Testament: Romans 10.8b-13
Gospel: Luke 4.1-13
 
For your prayers:
For a sustainable recovery from economic difficulties for all nations. That all in positions of power in government, banking and industry, might act with both wisdom and integrity. That the ideals of this Fairtrade Fortnight, should be worked towards.

For each member of our congregations, that we should enjoy a Holy Lent.

In the light of the death of Georgia’s Nodar Kumaritashvilior, for a safe and successful Winter Olympic games.

For those who live in Cratlands Close (Stadhampton) and Croft Cottages (Clifton Hampden).

For the sick.

For those who mourn, especially in situations of untimely death, including those affected by the Brussels train crash.

Notices –
Sunday 28th February 7pm in Dorchester Abbey – Bishop Stephen will speak about his book “The things he carried” to start our Lent reflections. The evening starts with informal worship Praise @ 7.

Thursday 25th February 8.15pm -9.00pm at Long Wittenham School, you are invited to a prayer meeting for the work and life of the school.

Lent lunches for charity
Wednesdays in the Bridge Group from 24th February. For more information Anne Walsh 01865 407249 or Janet Haylett 01865 407382

Dorchester Lent lunches
Fridays – venues will be listed on this sheet

The Bridge Group of Churches’ Haiti Appeal
Emma and Glen, at Clifton Hampden Shop, have kindly agreed to be the point of contact for donations from all parishes in the Bridge Group.

Women's World Day of Prayer Service at St Peter’s Little Wittenham on Friday 5th March at 7pm. Refreshments will be served after the service in the Pool room. The service has been prepared by the women of Cameroon and the speaker will be Berdine Van Toren for CMS.

Anglicans in World Mission (USPG) Lent boxes for you to use are at the back of churches.

Are you on the Electoral Roll? If not, do consider becoming a church member. Please ask for a form.

Greenbelt
Hannah and David Cleugh are planning to attend Greenbelt later this year. Greenbelt
is a Christian Arts festival held at Cheltenham Racecourse (www.greenbelt.org.uk).
The dates are 27th-30th August. If anyone is interested in coming please get in touch on 341382, hannah.cleugh@googlemail.com, david.cleugh@btinternet.com

Diary for week commencing
Monday 22nd February

Mon 6pm Friends’ Trustees Meeting
Tue 11am Funeral at Dorchester
2pm Funeral at Drayton St Leonard
Wed 9.30am Holy Communion at Berinsfield
12 noon Lent Lunch at Rustlings, Clifton Hampden
Thu 8.15pm Prayer Meeting at Long W School
Fri 12.30pm Lent Lunch at Overy Manor

Services on Sunday 28th February

8.00 Holy Communion at Dorchester
Holy Communion at Warborough
8.30 Holy Communion at Marsh Baldon
Holy Communion at Little Wittenham

9.30 One4all at Marsh Baldon
Holy Communion at Drayton St L
Parish Eucharist at Stadhampton

10.00 Family Communion at Clifton Hampden

10.15 Sung Eucharist at Dorchester

11.00 Mattins at Warborough
Holy Communion at Berinsfield

6.00 Evening Service at Long Wittenham
7.00 Praise@7 at Dorchester and talk by Bishop Stephen