Benefice website www.ConstableCountryChurches.co.uk Follow us on Twitter…..@constablechurch Rector Rev Canon Stephne van der Toorn mob 0777 157 4702 (Emergencies)................................. 01206 392646

The Rectory, Rectory Lane, Brantham, CO11 1PZ ......................................... revstephvdt@googlemail.com Curate Rev Dr Matthew Ling ............................................................................................................. 07486 449625

The Vicarage 18 Bell Ln, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JQ ........................... revmatthewling@gmail.com Office: Unit 4C The Gattinetts, East Bergholt ......................................................................... 07486 449625

Benefice Administrator Annie Greenhill email: branthamandbergholtrectory@gmail.com 07974657792 Benefice Safeguarding Officer Ruth Bull ............................................................................................................................... 01206 298733 Benefice Local Giving Advisor Joop van der Toorn ................................................................................................................ 01206 392646 Assistant Priests Rev Dr Richard Needle ........................................................................................................... 01206 298859 Rev David Searle (PTO*) ......................................................................................................... 01206 298932

Rev Peter Ball (PTO*) ............................................................................................................. 01206 393316 (* Permission to Officiate granted by the Bishop)

Reader Mr Nick Pavitt ........................................................................................................................ 01473 328512 Church Wardens: East Bergholt Brantham Mr Peter Colbear ................................ 01206 298489 Dr Jane Pavitt......................... 01473 328512 Mrs Fiona Trott ................................. 01206 298205 Mr Ken Stuttaford ................. 01206 394446 Director of Music (EB) Martin Huggett ............................................................... .............................................. 01206 395927

Elders East Bergholt Brantham

Dorothy Brundell ................................01206 298607 Ruth Bull ................................ 01206 298733

Fiona Trott .........................................01206 298205 Len Smith ............................... 01206 393321

Carrie Hinton ......................................01206 298309 Chris and Koshy Jacob.........................01206 298552

Karen Mason .......................... 01206 395865 Sarah McCraw ........................ 01206 391384 Rector’s Youth and Technology Advisor Ed Smith ................................ 01206 393321

Items for the pew leaflet should be sent by the Tuesday lunchtime 12 days prior to publication to Alison Jones at

alison.j.jones@btinternet.com with a copy to Rev Steph.

PLEASE PRAY FOR Helen Wheatley, Pat and Norman Williams, Carol Whitby, Geoffrey Grant., Brian Bezant

The family and friends of Angela Appleby, Walter Wrigley, Bas van der Toorn, Mary Thornton, Andrew Smith.

Give thanks for the Alpha Course leaders, participants and caterers and ask that faith journeys may continue. The people of Mosul and Aleppo. People who have been affected by the weather. Donations in memory of Mary Thornton (for Parkinson’s UK) may be sent to E.B. Button & Sons of 24, St John's Street, Woodbridge. READINGS FOR 4 DECEMBER Isaiah 11: 1-10 Romans 15: 4-13 Matthew 3: 1-12

DAILY READINGS

Monday: Isaiah 42: 18-end Revelation 19 Tuesday: Isaiah 43: 1-13 Revelation 20 Wednesday: Andrew the Apostle Ezekiel 47: 1-12 John 12: 20-32 Thursday: Isaiah 44: 1-8 Revelation 21: 9-21 Friday: Isaiah 44: 9-23 Revelation 21:22—22:5 Saturday: Isaiah 44:24—45:13 Revelation 22: 6-end

27 NOVEMBER 2016

Advent Sunday

08:00 Holy Communion (BCP), EB 11:00 Benefice Communion, B The service will begin with the Advent Fanfare for the King. Hymns: 98, 513, 358, 329 18:30 M:youth meet in B

READINGS

08:00 Romans 13: 11-end (p1140) Matthew 24: 36-44 (p994)

11:00 Isaiah 2: 1-5 (p687) Romans 13: 11-end (p1140) Matthew 24: 36-44 (p994)

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

O Lord our God,

make us watchful and keep us faithful as we await the coming

of your Son our Lord; that, when he shall appear,

he may not find us sleeping in sin but active in his service and joyful in his praise;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AMEN

COLLECT

Almighty God, as your kingdom dawns,

turn us from the darkness of sin to the light of holiness,

that we may be ready to meet you in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

AMEN

Benefice of St Mary’s & St Michael’s East Bergholt (EB) Brantham (B)

ADVENT PRAYER

Lord Jesus, Light of the world,

born in David's city of Bethlehem, born like him to be a king:

be born in our hearts at Christmas,

be king of our lives today.

Amen

The King is coming!

Therefore, keep watch; because you do not know on what day your Lord will come

The St Mary’s festive Carol Service with the Bergholt Brass and the St Mary’s Choir is at 15:00 on the 18 December. The St Michael’s Carol Service with Brantham Community Choir is at 18:30 on the

22 December. Contributions towards our Christmas flower funds are warmly welcomed. Please contact Caryl Smith or Chris Gough.

FRIENDSHIP LUNCH THURSDAY 12:30 FOR

13:00.n the B Village Hall Contact Chris 393137 to book. CHRISTMAS HAMPER AT ST MICHAEL’S Donations of yummy treats needed please to Rose or Karen.

YOUTH WORKER We are looking at getting a Youth Worker to help with M:youth. If you would like to contribute to this important project, please place your gift in an envelope labelled “Youth Worker“ in the collection plate. You might like to make a monthly contribution?

BERGHOLT TO BETHLEHEM TICKETS available now in Fountain House tearooms. £5 donation suggested.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE ALPHA CATERERS.

18 DECEEMBER 7:00 Mince Pies and Mulled wine in aid of St. Michael’s, at 27 Cedar Close, Brantham. (Chris Gough 393137)

Mon 28 Rev Steph is on retreat

this week

Tue 29

12:00 Funeral of Mary Thornton at Seven Hills Crematorium

Wed 30

10:00-12:00 Winter Warmer Welcome, EB 14:30 Andrew Smith Ashes to Rest, B 19:30 Windyridge Bible Study meets in Brantham

Mon 5

10:00 St. Michael’s and BYE pre-school Nativity rehearsal , B

Coco is meeting up with her brother

Chips today

Tue 6 Rev Steph is at

Moorfields today

12:30 Soup Lunch , EB 19:00 Windyridge Bible Study Christmas Social 19:30 Rev Steph at United Charities Trustees meeting (Clinics and Trains permitting!)

Wed 7

09:30 Holy Communion, (BCP) Isaiah 10: 45-end, Matthew 11: 28-end 10:00-12:00 Winter Warmer Welcome, EB 15:45 - 16:45 Rev Steph at the EBHS Philosophy class

Mon 12

10:00 St. Michael’s pre-school Nativity, B All Day EBHS Carol Service Rehearsal, EB 16:00 3SSSs Home Group: York Course Rich Inheritance (5) Manor Farm, Wenham

Tue 13 Rev Matthew is working in the Ipswich Hospital Chaplaincy Team today

All Day EBHS Carol Service Rehearsal, EB 13:00 Rev Steph at Brooklands Nativity 18:30 EBHS Carol Service, EB

Wed 14

09:30 Blessing of the Shepherds, EB. All Welcome! 10:00-12:00 Winter Warmer Welcome, EB 18:00 Rev Steph at EBPS Governors’ meeting 19:30 Windyridge Bible Study meets in Brantham

The EB Children’s Society boxes raised £437.89. Thank you very much.

We are looking for donations of mince pies and mulled wine to serve after the Carol Service in East Bergholt on the 18 December,

please, and Glen and Sandra would value some help serving!

Thurs 1 Dec

10:00 EBYE Nativity Rehearsal, EB 12:30 for 13:00 Friendship Lunch at the B Village Hall. Booking essential. Contact Chris Gough 393137 14:40 Rev Matthew at Christingle at EB Primary School

Fri 2 Rev Matthew’s day off

09:30 Toddlers and Carers meet in the West End, EB 19:00 Choir Practice in the West End, EB

Sun 4 Advent 2

08:00 Holy Communion (BCP), EB 10:00 Benefice Communion, EB

Sat 3 Rev Steph is back at

work today

Thurs 8

10:00 EBYE Nativity , EB 12:00 Rev Steph and Rev Matthew at Chapter meeting, , Sproughton 14:00 MU Christmas Tea. All welcome 14:50 Rev Steph at EBPS assembly 18:45 Rev Steph at CCC EGM 20:00 Rev Steph at EBHS Governors’ meeting

Fri 9 Rev Matthew’s day off

10:00-11:00 Coffee with the Canon, Fountain House tearooms 14:30 Rev Steph meeting in Ipswich 19:00 Choir Practice in the West End, EB

Sun 11 Advent 3

08:00 Holy Communion (BCP), EB 10:00 EBYE Nativity and shortened Communion, EB 11:00 Holy Communion, B 12:00 Baptism of George Peachey and Marnie Austen, EB

Sat 10

14:30 Bergholt to Bethlehem, Richardsons Farm

Thurs 15

14:00 Carols and mince pies for senior citizens at EBPS. All welcome!

Fri 16 Rev Matthew’s day off

11:00 Toddlers and Carers Christmas Party , EB 12:00 Funeral of Angela Appleby at Seven Hills Crematorium, memorial service in St Michael’s at 13:00 9:00 Choir Practice in the West End, EB

Sun 18 Advent 4

08:00 Holy Communion (BCP), EB 11:00 Pre School Nativity, B 15:00 Carols by Candlelight, EB followed by mince pies and mulled wine. 17:00 Mince Pies and Mulled wine at 27 Cedar Close, Brantham.

Sat 17

10.00. BOTH CHURCHES ARE BEING DECORATED. Working Party, B. Helpers welcome, as are donations of flowers, foliage or funds NO 10:00 SERVICE AT EB TOMORROW

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