To watch the livestreamed service from St Mary’s please clickhere
Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Readings
Mark 9:36-42
Matthew 19:13-14
Prayers this week
For Ian Rawlinson,Barbara Ferris, Hazel Francis,Jennifer Lewis, Frances Butler, Fiona Collins, Khursheda Matin;Brionyand Nadine Walsh - we remember all who care for them.
For our church family members: Huw & Chris Jones and Tim, Gill, Rebecca & Katy Jurdon
Mission Giving this month: MAF
One of MAF’s newer programmes is Guinea in W Africa with its capital Conakry where MAF has one Cessna Caravan. MAF flights support clinics helping women from rural areas to survive childbirth in Guinea’s remote areas. We thank God for a recent flight that brought pastors and engineers to a construction site in Dorota where a new church is being built to replace one burnt down in violent clashes.
On 3 April, His Majesty King Charles III unveiled MAF’s latest addition to its fleet. The new Cessna Caravan will serve the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The aircraft will join MAF’s other aircraft supporting medical workers like Titus Yabua who says MAF is their only ambulance. Pray for MAF’s ability to enable access to treatment.
When warring gangs disrupted health services in Tambura S Sudan, Medair’s Emergency Response Team needed MAF to fly them into the region over the floods that had made roads impassable. We thank God for MAF’s 30 year partnership with Medair and that God will multiply their joint efforts to effect lasting change in areas such as Tambura.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYto Fiona Collins
News
LLOYD ‘s days offnext week are Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 September.
Team Service at St Michael's on Sunday 14th September, 10am. This will be a 2gether service and we are all - of any age - invited to visit St Michael's ahead of the date tocount how many Crosseswe can see and alsohow many hearts. Clue: There are more of one than the other! All will be revealed at the service itself and there will be a prize for the (nearest) correct answer!
Sharon says: "Do put the date in your diary - we look forward to seeing as many as possible from across our three churches!"
Reminders & Events
U-SCAPE - next session on Sunday, 7th September,
Join Revd Lucy Fyfe-Jamieson for fun, food and games at the FWC from 5pm. For poster clickhere.
The next Deanery Synod will be on Thursday 11th September at St Mary's Amersham Church. Coffee and refreshments from 7:30 pm for a meeting start at 8 pm.
Firstly, we are welcoming ourDeanery Mission Link partners Steve and Lindsey Poulson. Steve and Lindsey work with young people in Honduras, and will update us on events since they were last with us in person two years ago.
There will then be atalk on the subject of the Assisted Dying Bill by guest speaker Peter Ladd, Head of Content and Communications for CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) who will address .
The Bill, which aims to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults has now completed all its steps in the House of Commons, and in June a majority of MPs voted for the Bill to progress to the House of Lords. What are the implications should this pass into Law, and how should we as Christians respond?Peter will help us to explore this area, and there will be the opportunity to ask questions where there will obviously be a range of opinions arising out of personal circumstances.
Synod Meetings are open to non-members.
SACRED SPACE
A 40 minute reflective space of words, music, images and prayer. Next session is Sunday,21st September.For poster please clickhere
In this 500th anniversary of his birth, a rare opportunity for churchgoers and music lovers alike to experience the sublime beauty of Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli sung by the St Giles Consort within the context of a service of Holy Communion.
On Sunday 5th October at 4pm at St Michael’s, with refreshments to follow.
The service will be led by Sharon with Monsignor Sean Healy, Parish Priest at St Teresa's, taking a leading part.
All Welcome!
Helping Others Through Our Loss of Noah
On May 18th, our world changed forever when our little boy Noah was born sleeping, just a day after an ultrasound confirmed his heart had stopped beating. This unimaginable loss has compelled me to raise awareness about the importance of seeking help when something doesn’t feel right. Too often, we brush off our instincts, thinking we’re overreacting. I want every parent to know that reaching out for support is crucial, and there are caring people ready to help. SANDS has been a lifeline for me, providing essential support for both men and women facing similar grief. With your help, I aim to raise funds to continue spreading this vital message and to ensure that no one feels alone in their journey. Your contributions will not only support SANDS but will also help others who need guidance and care. Thank you for standing with us during this heartbreaking time. Warm regards, Adele & family https://gofund.me/9ab56fe0
Julie and Adele will be doing a sponsored walk in October, more details to follow.
