The Parish of St Margaret, Holyrood, Prestwich St. Margaret’s, Prestwich & St. George’s, Simister

Sunday 25th November – Christ The King

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Collect Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A reading from the book of Daniel. A Hardman/C Knaggs As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousand served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgement, and the books were opened. As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. 7.9–10, 13–14

A reading from the book of Revelation. L Savage/J Knott Grace to you and peace from God who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. ‘I am the Alpha and the mega,’ says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. 1.4b–8

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Pilate asked Jesus, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’ 18.33b–37

Intercessions Sue Walker

Please join us in Church House Following the 9.45am Service for tea/coffee and biscuits in a friendly atmosphere. All are welcome.

All notices for next week’s Service Sheet to be sent to David McConville no later than Tuesday please send to mcconvillefamily@uwclub.net

Notices: Please see separate sheet.

Service for December:

Sun 2nd 9.45am Christingle Service (St M’s)

Mon 3rd All day Experience Christmas (St M’s)

Fri 7th 7pm Churches Together Advent Praise (St Paul’s, Kersal)

Sun 9th 9.45am Toy Service (St M’s)

Mon 10th 1.30pm Christine Afternoon (St G’s) 7pm Advent course 1

Fri 10th 10am Pre-School Nativity (St M’s)

Mon 17th 7pm Advent Course 2

Sat 22nd 11am Churches Together Carol service (Longfield Centre)

Sun 23rd 9.45am Communion with Sunday school Nativity (St M’s) 6.30pm Carol Service with Nine Readings (St M’s)

Mon 24th 4pm Crib Service (St M’s) 11.30pm Midnight Mass (St M’s)

Tues 25th 10.00am Christmas Day (St G’s)

Hymns

Int 405- Lo, He Comes Grad 31 - An Army of Ordinary People Off 551- O Worship The King Comm 931 - Jesus Remember Me Rec 382- Let All The Earth

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Please Pray For:

The Sick Clive Greyshon, Eddie Gallagher, Audrey Handley, Andy Harper,Alan Hooley, Maureen Jones, Mary Mullin, Martine Rammell, Leslie Sharpe, Ann Swarbrick, Maude Warren, Colin Wheeler, Alice White.

Ongoing Prayers for Healing & Wholeness Baby Ralph, Elizabeth Ann Beck, Dorothy Birtwistle, Linda Davies, Mark Davies, Philip Dawson, Marion Dixon, The Gittins Family, Sheila Harrison, David Latham, Robert Lyne, Matilda, Bill Potts, Susan Rowan, Richard Styche, Gail Tyldsley,Kayden Vale, Carol Withington.

Recently Departed

Anniversaries of Death

Hayley Green, Brian Hickson, Norman Norrey, Vera Wain

Columbarium Flowers: Mary J Hirst Nov 29th Brian J Hickson Nov 30th

Eco Tip

Services:

Wed 28th Nov 10.00am Holy Communion followed by coffee

—————————————————————————————————————————————- Sunday 2nd Dec Christingle Service (Children’s Society) 08.00am Holy Communion [St M’s] 09.45am Sung Eucharist [St M’s] 11.15am Holy Communion [St G’s} 2-4pm Advent reflective afternoon

Notices:

December magazine: Copy deadline is Sunday 25 November. Please email articles to StMargaretsPrestwich@gmail.com

Barnabas Christmas Appeal: for warm clothes, coats, hats, jumpers, socks, gloves, underwear, shoes, boots etc for the Homeless in Manchester. Please bring to before on or before 16th December. thank You.

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 2nd December: This year celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Children’s Society “Christingle Service”.  You will find donation envelopes with your hymn books and would ask you to please give generously to this organisation which makes such a difference to our vulnerable children’s lives in Great Britain.  Please return your envelopes either today or at the 2nd Dec Christingle Service. Thank you

Advance Notice: Safeguarding Training is to be held in St Martgaret’s Church on Monday 3rd December 2018 from 7pm until 9pm. The training is being delivered by the Diocese Safeguarding Team & will be open to other churches in Gtr Manchester. Please let me know ASAP whether you will attending by telephone/text 07713163701 or by email: jacbrihayand@aol.com. Thanks Jacueline Jackson

Advent Afternoon: December 2nd between 2 and 4pm, MU Christmas meal remaining balance to be paid to Carol before Nov 28th please.

Hymn Books: We appear to be about 50 Hymn Books missing from the back of church at St Margaret’s. If you know where one of them might be could you please return them to the back of church as all of them will be needed during Advent. Many thanks.

HENSHAW'S CAROL SERVICE: This years carol service is on Wednesday 6th Dec at the Cathedral. Time 7.30pm and admission is £8.00 concessions payable on the door.  Make your own way there.

Huge Thanks: to all who attended the Tropic Skincare Pamper Party last week. We raised £155.31 towards the Christmas Fair fund! Regards, Carol

Manchester Chorale Christmas Carol Concert: Saturday 8 December 7.30pm at Didsbury Baptist Church - directly over the road from a tram stop! £12 each. Please see sign-up sheet at the back of church for tickets and to coordinate lifts. Regards, Carol

Espresso Christmas meal:  Our annual Christmas meal to the wonderful Panama Hatty's on Wednesday 5th December at 7 pm.  There is a veggie option but sorry no vegan option. You can email or phone me about this - then I can let you have you the menu choices if you would like to go - a £5 deposit is required. God bless, Mark Gale (07717 648 3490

Christmas Church Flowers: As Christmas draws near we flower arrangers would like to request your kind donations towards the cost of this years Christmas Flowers. The box for flower donations is at the back of church. We really appreciate all contributions as without them we would not be able to decorate our lovely church for the festive season. As flower Arrangers it gives us great pleasure in arranging flowers on your behalf and the result when our church is decorated is down to you, thank you. Many thanks Vicky