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Pagham United Reformed Church
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Pagham United Reformed Church
1st Sunday in Advent
1 December 2019
10.45am - 11.45am
Led by Rev Elizabeth Welch
This is the day when the Church begins to think about Christmas. In the Sundays of Advent that follow, we will learn what Christmas means. Our goal will be to inspire all who join us in worship at Pagham, to radiate the joy of anticipation and hope that everyone should have in their life, especially at Christmas. We will light our first Advent Candle at our Church. We will think of the needy and those people, especially the children, who are less fortunate than ourselves.
We have enjoyed many readings from the Bible over the past year. Matthew 25:31-46 is a scripture passage detailing the words of Jesus with regard to how people should relate to the disadvantaged. The passage mainly depicts how important it is to treat such people with kindness and mercy. Our Gift & Toy Service will take place on Sunday 8th December when the congregation members can bring gifts and toys to be distributed to those in need. Our congregation members have always been generous and want to spread a sense of hope for the disadvantaged and give those who need it, something tangible that will enable them to look forward to Christmas with joy. .
The Three Wise Men regarded Jesus as royalty, even in his infant state, and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Their gifts were rather expensive but appropriate for a king according to social custom at that time.
The generous people from our Pagham Church do care and will share. They know that their gifts, although of lesser value in monitory terms, than those given to Baby Jesus, are priceless in love, and will be treasured by the deserving children who receive them. Bless the ‘givers’ and the ‘receivers’.
All gifts and toys will be distributed
via the Salvation Army
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Almighty and most merciful God,
we remember before you
all poor and neglected persons
whom it would be easy for us to forget:
the homeless and the destitute,
the old and the sick,
and all who have none to care for them.
Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit,
and to turn their sorrow into joy.
Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son,
who for our sake became poor,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pagham United Reformed Church
Sunday 8th December 2019
10.45am - 11.45am
2nd Sunday in Advent
Led by the Rev. Dr. Janet Hopewell
We will light two Advent Candles at our Church today
Father God, in coming to you today we cannot but think of Christmas fast approaching. But we think also of the children who receive no gifts and by having our 'Gift and Toy' service on this second Sunday in Advent we hope to bring a small token of joy to them.
Bring a gift or toy (new please - to meet health and safety requirements) for someone in need and spread a sense of hope at Christmas
Every child deserves a toy
To be donated via the Salvation Army
Pagham United Reformed Church
Sunday 15th December 2019
10.45am - 11.45am
Led by the Reverend Kenneth Lynch
and will include Holy Communion
We will light three Advent Candles at our Church today.
Father, through John the Baptist you tried to prepare your people for the coming of Jesus. Will you try to prepare us, too? Prepare our hearts and minds that we may know what to look for in the coming of Jesus Christ into our world. Father God, bless this act of worship, and may all of us in church on this day sense the approaching excitement of Christmas. When we go our separate ways, may we take our worship home with us, and show the joy of the Advent message in our lives day by day. Through him who came at Christmas time.
To share Fellowship, Prayers & Song with us at our Advent Church Service
Pagham United Reformed Church
Friday 20th December 2019
in our Church Hall
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Come along and sing with us
You will be made most welcome
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Coffee/Tea & Mince Pies provided
Pagham United Reformed Church
4th Sunday in Advent
22nd December 2017
10.45am - 11.45am
Led by Mrs Wendy Corney
We will light four Advent Candles at our Church today
4th Sunday in Advent
22nd December 2017
10.45am - 11.45am
Led by Mrs Wendy Corney
We will light four Advent Candles at our Church today
Heavenly Father, we are nearing the end of the season of Advent. We have been preparing to celebrate the birth of your Son, our Saviour. Today we will recall how the angel came to Mary and told her of the part she was to play in your plan. We remember that Mary had the faith to recognise your will, and the readiness to do it. Grant us all the faith both to know and to do your will for us. Through the guidance of Wendy, the leader of our worship, help us all to feel a sense of anticipation and joy as we worship you this day. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ.
to join us at our
Advent Church Services
In our Pagham Church
9.30am - 10.15am
Worship Leader
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Rev Kenneth Lynch
We will light five Advent Candles at our Church today
Please come along and join us at our
family worship on this very special day
You will be made most welcome
Pagham United Reformed Church
Led by the Reverend Bruce Allinson
11.45am
on 29th December 2019
You will be made very welcome
Pagham (St Ninian's)
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The Teapot Cafe is open to anyone and not "just for people with dementia". We welcome carers, those they care for and anyone needing company - we also aim to be dementia friendly.
Next Meeting
Tuesday 7th January 2020
In our Church Hall 10.00am to 12noon
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