Sunday 27th December 2015

 'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background.

 

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are available after the service at the back of church. 

Please do feel free to come and help yourself at our self service tables. 

Donations appreciated.

About Today's Service 
Sunday 27th December 2015 - 10:00am - John, Apostle and Evangelist 
Family Service 
Leader: Mick 
Preacher: Nic 
Welcomers: Sandra B, Jan & Denise 
Readings: Colossians 3; 12-17 read by Sandra B 
Prayers: Peter 
Projector: Lorna 
Music: Nic & Ben 
Tea: Jill & Jean

Notices 

Coventry Night Shelter.…please be praying for this venture, for safety and strength for all involved in running it and for God to bless the guests who will be benefitting from it. Please

pray that God’s love is made known, and also that the guests are able to make real progress in getting off the streets permanently.  There are also likely to be other overheads so any monetary donations would be welcomed if that is how you feel called to respond.

If  you can possibly help, the more volunteers we have, the less often each person needs to

volunteer. Please speak to Elke.

Coventry Food Bank - most needed products are coffee, tins of fruit, nappies and baked beans please. They have plenty of pasta and cereals at the moment. Also plastic carrier bags 

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring & put in drawers at rear of church: 
• used stamps for the Leprosy Mission. 
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. 
  New Shopping Lists are available to help you 
• Coins to put in our I Hate Coppers bottle as we support Canon Andrew White and the 
  Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East at St.George's Church, 
  Baghdad, Iraq. 
• Individual collection boxes for The Children’s Society. Please see Janice

Please pray: 
• For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all. 
• For all those using our building 
• For God's blessing upon the church members and the local community. 
• For blessing and protection for Clive, Ali and all the family. 
• "God of history, Witness of the struggles within families; we pray for the divided family of 
  Syria as brother fights against brother, and sister rejects sister. We pray for those whose 
  love of neighbour has been destroyed in the bitterness of enmity. May fear be submerged 
  in compassion. Amen." 
• We pray for those clergy who are leading and preaching in churches in the diocese today. 
  We give thanks for their service and care. We pray for those who are on holiday or taking 
  a break after the busyness of Christmas. 
• As 2015 passes and a new year begins, we pray for those who are needing to find hope, 
  purpose and faith in the coming year.   

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
J R Lindsey; Angela Justice; Anna Gale-Davison; Ross Spriggs; Chris Edmunds; Jackie Adams; Emma Smith; Brian Groves; Steve Brooker; Yolanda Williams; Alice Hickerton 

Prayer for Today 
Merciful Lord, cast your bright beams of light upon the Church: that, being enlightened by the teaching of your blessed apostle and evangelist Saint John, we may so walk in the light of your truth that we may at last attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ your incarnate Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

Sunday 20th December 2015

 'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background.

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are available after the service at the back of church. 

Please feel free to come and help yourself at our self service tables. 

Donations appreciated.

About Today's Service 
Sunday 20th December 2015, 10:00am - 4th Sunday of Advent 
Leader/Preacher: Revd Clive 
Assistant: Stella 
Welcomers: Sandra A, Stella & Carolyn 
Reading: Micah 5; 2-5a read by Terry 
Luke 1; 39-45 
Prayers: Sandra B 
Bread & Wine: Mami & Nas 
Climbers: Lorna & Nikki 
Sunday Club: Sharon, Andrea, Lynette & Darrell 
Projector: Sandra B 
Music: Liz, Ben 
Tea: Jan & Kath 

Notices 

Christmas Flowers - If you would like to donate towards Christmas flowers please give monies to Jean or Stella, thank you.

Coventry Night Shelter.… 

• As we welcome our guests this evening, please be praying for this venture, for safety and strength for all involved in running it and for God to bless the guests who will be benefitting from it.
• Please pray that God’s love is made known, and also that the guests are able to make real progress in getting off the streets permanently. 
• There are also likely to be other overheads, so any monetary donations would be welcomed if that is how you feel called to respond. 
• If you can possibly help, the more volunteers we have, the less often each person needs to volunteer. Please speak to Elke 

Coventry Food Bank - most needed products are coffee, tins of fruit, nappies and baked beans please. They have plenty of pasta and cereals at the moment. Also plastic carrier bags 

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring & put in drawers at rear of church: 
• used stamps for the Leprosy Mission. 
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. 
  New Shopping Lists are available to help you 
• Coins to put in our I Hate Coppers bottle as we support Canon Andrew White and the 
  Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East at St.George's Church, 
  Baghdad, Iraq. 
• Individual collection boxes for The Children’s Society. Please see Janice
  
Please pray: 
• For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the 
  unity of all. 
• For all those using our building 
• For God's blessing upon the church members and the local community. 
• For blessing and protection for Clive, Ali and all the family. 
• We pray that as familiar carols are sung in parishes across the diocese today, the words 
  and meaning of these songs would be embraced afresh by all who sing them. May God be 
  glorified in our Christmas worship. 
• We pray for all those who come to the Cathedral as a 'once a year' experience, that they 
  may have a real encounter with God and be moved to reconsider questions of life and 
  faith. We also pray for the Cathedral congregations, that people may make the transition 
  from attenders to engage in authentic community. 
• We are thankful for growth in our ministry to young adults and the appointment of Ian 
  Sweeney as an "Acceler8" Church Development Leader. We ask for prayer for our work 
  with youth and children as we seek to re-envision and re-organise. 
• CHRISTMAS DAY - Joy to the World, the Lord is come! As we celebrate the birth of  
  Jesus, we pray that many would hear and know the Lord Jesus for themselves this 
  Christmas. Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at 
  heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our 
  eternal God. Amen. 

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
J R Lindsey; Angela Justice; Anna Gale-Davison; Ross Spriggs; Chris Edmunds; Jackie Adams; Emma Smith Brian Groves; Steve Brooker; Yolanda Williams; Alice Hickerton

Prayer for Today 
Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth-pangs of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Sunday 13th December 2015

 'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background.

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are available after the service at the back of church. 

Please feel free to come and help yourself at our self service tables. 

Donations appreciated.

About Today's Service 
Sunday 13th December 2015 - 10:00am - 3rd Sunday of Advent 
Leader: Elke 
Preacher: Sandra B 
Welcomers: Jill, Dennis & Jean 
Reading: Luke 3; 7-18 read by Denise 
Prayers: Stella 
Climbers: Lorna & Nikki 
Sunday Club: Sharon, Andrea, Lynette & Darrell 
Projector: Stella 
Music: Liz & Ben 
Tea: Janice & Lynette 

Christingle Service

5pm on Sunday 13th December 

A Family Service to which all are welcome

Notices 
  

Christmas Flowers - If you would like to donate towards Christmas flowers please give monies to Jean or Stella, thank you. 

Curry, Carols & Bingo at Murray Lodge at 6pm on Tuesday 16th December. Do come along if you can.  Elke's making the curry!

Coventry Night Shelter.… 

• As we welcome our guests this evening, please be praying for this venture, for safety and strength for all involved in running it and for God to bless the guests who will be benefitting from it.
• Please pray that God’s love is made known, and also that the guests are able to make real progress in getting off the streets permanently. 
• There are also likely to be other overheads, so any monetary donations would be welcomed if that is how you feel called to respond. 
• If you can possibly help, the more volunteers we have, the less often each person needs to volunteer. Please speak to Elke 

Coventry Food Bank - most needed products are coffee, tins of fruit, nappies and baked beans please. They have plenty of pasta and cereals at the moment. Also plastic carrier bags 

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring & put in drawers at rear of church: 
• used stamps for the Leprosy Mission. 
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. 
  New Shopping Lists are available to help you 
• Coins to put in our I Hate Coppers bottle as we support Canon Andrew White and the 
  Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East at St.George's Church, 
  Baghdad, Iraq. 
• Individual collection boxes for The Children’s Society. Please see Janice

Please pray: 
• For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all. 
• For all those using our building 
• For God's blessing upon the church members and the local community. 
• For blessing and protection for Clive, Ali and all the family. 
• All Saints CofE Primary School. Head: Angela Dawes. We pray for God's blessing on the pupils, staff, teachers and governors of this school community. 
• Blue Coat CofE VA School & Music College. Acting Head: Francis Peacock. We pray for God's blessing on the pupils, staff, teachers and governors of this school community. 
• As we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus in a stable surrounded by animals and worshipped by shepherds, we pray for all who are looking after livestock this winter. We pray that there will be enough fodder for the winter, and resources to cope with the weather. We also pray for farmers and others working long hours in the cold weather as they care for God’s creation. 

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
J R Lindsey; Angela Justice; Anna Gale-Davison; Ross Spriggs; Chris Edmunds; Jackie Adams; Emma Smith Brian Groves; Steve Brooker; Yolanda Williams; Alice Hickerton 

Prayer for Today 
God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Sunday 6th December 2015

 'Bringing the community to life'

All are welcome whatever their background.

Why not join us for refreshments after the service?

Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are available after the service at the back of church. 

Please feel free to come and help yourself at our self service tables. 

Donations appreciated.

About Today's Service 
Leader/Preacher: Revd Clive 
Assistant: Sandra B 
Welcomers: Janice, Marika & Carolyn 
Reading: Philippians 1; 3-11 read by Jan 
               Luke 3; 1-6 
Prayers: Mick 
Bread & Wine: Jean & Barbara 
Climbers: Lorna & Nikki 
Sunday Club: Sharon, Andrea, Lynette & Darrell 
Projector: Sarah 
Music: Nic & Liz 
Tea: Jill & Jean 

TODAY IS THE 

85th Celebration Service St Anne & All Saints 

Service at 4pm followed by a Celebration Buffet.  

All are Welcome

Notices 

Christmas Flowers - If you would like to donate towards Christmas flowers please give monies to Jean or Stella, thank you. 

‘Praise & Prayer’ meeting at Murray Lodge on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. All are welcome 

Coventry Night Shelter.…

• As we welcome our first guests this evening, please be praying for this venture, for safety and strength for all involved in running it and for God to bless the guests who will be benefitting from it.
• Please pray that God’s love is made known, and also that the guests are able to make real progress in getting off the streets permanently. 
• There are also likely to be other overheads, so any monetary donations would be welcomed if that is how you feel called to respond. 
• If you can possibly help, the more volunteers we have, the less often each person needs to volunteer. Please speak to Elke 

Coventry Food Bank - most needed products are coffee, tins of fruit, nappies and baked beans please. They have plenty of pasta and cereals at the moment. Also plastic carrier bags 

Charity Collections - Please remember to bring & put in drawers at rear of church: 
• used stamps for the Leprosy Mission. 
• ring pulls from cans for the Philippine Community Fund. 
• The Coventry Foodbank contents are taken each week to the Hope Centre in Hillfields. 
  New Shopping Lists are available to help you 
• Coins to put in our I Hate Coppers bottle as we support Canon Andrew White and the 
  Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East at St.George's Church, 
  Baghdad, Iraq. 
• Individual collection boxes for The Children’s Society. Please see Janice 

Please pray: 
• For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the 
  unity of all. 
• For all those using our building 
• For God's blessing upon the church members and the local community. 
• For blessing and protection for Clive, Ali and all the family. 
• For Coventry East, St Margaret Clergy: Ali Hogger. We thank God for their new minister 
  there on extended placement and the opportunities that this brings. Please pray for new 
  life and growth, especially that those in their community in their 20's and 30's would come 
  to know Christ there.

Pray for those in special need at this time and those recovering from illness: 
J R Lindsey; Angela Justice; Emma Smith; Anna Gale-Davison; Ross Spriggs; Chris Edmunds; Brian Groves; Jackie Adams; Steve Brooker; Yolanda Williams 

Prayer for Today 
Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again as judge and saviour we may be ready to receive him, who is our Lord and our God. Amen.