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Sunday 27th July                                                                              Trinity 6

Welcome to our newsletter
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Summer is a time to re-fresh. Re-orientate.
Our worship and teaching this week reminds us of the central core we come back to to find true direction. And of the gorgeous gift of the Lord’s Prayer.
The Collect, the prayer for the week.
    Creator God,
    you made us all in your image:
    may we discern you in all that we see,
    and serve you in all that we do;
    through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings for this Sunday: Col. 2: 6-15, Psalm 138 and Luke 11: 1-13.

This Sunday
8:00am        BCP Holy Communion at St Mary’s
9:30am        Holy Communion at St Thomas’
11.15am      Mattins at St Mary’s
11:15am      Holy Communion at St Andrew’s

Adult baptism/confirmation preparation course.
Have you stood up and been counted as a member of God’s family? Have you got an adult understanding of who Jesus is? What feeds you? We have a 15 year old and a ripe adult and would welcome others to join a group. Timing will depend on what people can do but will probably be in the evenings in September. Do speak to a member of the ministry team about this if you are interested.

The Digging Deeper Bible study group is having a summer break but will return to its fortnightly slot on Tuesday 9th September at 10:30am in the Canterbury Room.
Little Lights update
Little lights cropped July 25
Alongside primary school leavers' services over the last week, Little Lights had their final session before the summer break. Ben and the helpers were given a card and donation from grateful parents and carers whose charges are moving on to other places.

Piano Concert, “Take a Peaceful Moment”, at St Mary’s
Thank you to Rachel Neiger who stepped in at late notice and all who contributed to this concert. You can read a full review by clicking here

Songs of Praise service
Live in harmony, join together in songs of praise the Bible urges us. So we can look forward to doing as we are told, for once!

Music treble clef and notes

Our Benefice Songs of Praise on Sunday 31st August at 10.30am is in St Andrew’s. The organist and choirs from Streatley and Goring will be there to help raise the roof.

What is your favourite hymn/song and why?
We would love to hear your requests and reasons. Please feed into Liz Dowding, Mike, Ben or to the office (875651 or officeofgsandss@yahoo.com) in the next two weeks please so we can shape the service. Thank you.
Ride-and-Stride
Another date for your diary:
This year’s Ride and Stride in aid of Berkshire and Oxford Historic
Churches Trust will take place on Saturday 13th September. If you would like to plan a ride or a stride with others, please let the office know.

This week we are asked to pray: 

  • For humanity, medicine, food and aid to reach the people in Gaza.
  • For those not able to get away or get outside to find ways to be refreshed this summer.
  • For families spending time together to find delight in each other!
Diary for the week
Wednesday 30th July
10:00am      Funeral of Jim Thomas at St Mary’s
10:30am      BCP Holy Communion at St Thomas’
The readings will be Exod. 34. 29-end, Ps. 99 and Matt. 13. 44-46.

Saturday 2nd August
Noon             Marriage of Robin & Lydia at St Mary’s  
Sunday 3rd August  
8:00am        BCP Holy Communion at St Thomas’
9:30am        Family Communion at St Thomas’
11.15am      Holy Communion at St Mary’s
11:15am      Family Communion at St Andrew’s
4:00pm        Choral evensong at St Thomas’
The monthly calendar for August can be downloaded by clicking here

Prayers for the week from Roots on the web 
Faithful God,
You created a beautiful world for us to enjoy and treasure and you surround us with Earth’s gifts to sustain us.
Though our planet is damaged by greed and our destructive choices and the resources meant for everyone to share are exploited by a few; your healing is seen in the small steps we make towards more equal sharing.
Forgive our short-term thinking and inspire us in the work needed to renew the Earth and fill us with gifts of compassion, bravery, joy and love for your world as we seek to challenge the deep structural injustices and build a fairer and more sustainable future.
Your kingdom come:
Your will be done. 

Faithful God,
Your forgiveness towards us is limitless and though we often fail you, you give us strength to start again.
We pray for a world in which we hold on to the things that unite us and where we seek the best for other people.
We pray for our communities to be places of radical inclusion, where we look not on appearances but on the heart.
May we show the same loving kindness to others that you have shown to us.
May we be slow to judge other people and generous in our opinions of them.
Your kingdom come:
Your will be done. 


Faithful God,
Your generosity to us is endless  and you give us much more than we need or deserve.
We cry to you on behalf of all who do not know where their next meal is coming from;
we cry for victims of a massacre claimed to have been carried out by Syrian forces at a hospital in Suweida city; 
we cry for the seemingly endless deaths of civilians, especially children, at food aid sites in Gaza and for the horror of people being killed there as they seek the essentials for survival.
We pray for urgency in ending this war;
we pray for Palestinians risking their lives daily just to find food;
we pray for strength to carry on for all aid workers and medical staff in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to be swift and generous.
May there be justice for earth’s suffering and starving peoples.
Your kingdom come:
Your will be done. 


Faithful God,
Your love for us is unending and you are with us every step of life’s journey.
Though we walk through life’s troubles you give us the strength we need to face each day’s challenges.
We pray for all in our community who are suffering in body or mind asking that you would surround them with your peace.
In the quiet we name to you the people we know who are in particular need today and ask for courage and peace as they face illness or adversity.
Your kingdom come:
Your will be done. 


Faithful God
You restore us and give us rest.
As school terms end and holiday season begins,
we pray for relaxation, peace of mind and fun for teachers, parents and students,
for time to think and to focus on what matters
and for new energy to face the challenges of life as summer moves towards autumn.
Your kingdom come:
Your will be done. 


Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Daily readings for the week beginning 28th July
Monday am: Ps 126 Eze. 10. 1-19 2 Cor. 6.1-7.1 pm: Ps 127 Luke 20.41-21.4
Tuesday am: Ps 132 Eze. 11. 14-end 2 Cor. 7.2-end pm: Ps 135 Luke 21. 5-19
Wednesday am: Ps 119. 153-end Eze. 12. 1-16 2 Cor. 8. 1-15 pm: Ps 136 Luke 21. 20-28
Thursday am: Ps 143 Eze. 12. 17-end 2 Cor. 8.16-9.5 pm: Ps 138 Luke 21. 29-end
Friday am: Ps 144 Eze. 13. 1-16 2 Cor. 9. 6-end pm: Ps 145 Luke 22. 1-13
Saturday am: Ps 147 Eze. 14. 1-11 2 Cor. ch. 10 pm: Ps 148 Luke 22. 14-23
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