The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
17th September 2023
We continue to celebrate Ordinary Time and Creationtide during the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Come and join us in church.
Collect
Lord God,
defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Readings
Genesis 50.15-21(Exodus 14.19-31), Psalm 103.[1-7]8-13, Romans 14.1-12
Matthew 18.21-35
Sea Lights for children this week. New children are always welcome to join our Sunday group, starts 10am in the church hall. The children join our worship at Communion.
Please email Fiona Hendry if you’d like more information: fionahendry321@gmail.com
Revd Steve Revd Steve’s will be licensed as Rector by the Bishop of Horsham in a service at St Andrew’s, West Tarring on Monday 2nd October at 7pm. All welcome.
Healing Prayer is offered most Sundays after the 10am in the side chapel.
The flowers this week are sponsored by Lynda Hargreaves in loving memory of her partner Keith. RIP.
Beach Social Café takes place in church, Tuesdays 10.30am-12noon. All welcome.
Livestream Apologies we are unable to livestream this week.
Harvest Service Celebrations
Following the all-age Harvest service on Sunday 1st October we hope you will be able to join in the 'ploughman's lunch' in the hall. The cost will be £5.50 per person (£4.00 for children). Booking sheets will be available at the back of the church. Please sign up soon as numbers will be needed by 24th September. Helpers are needed, so if yon lend a hand, please let Kay (Churchwarden) know. Mob. 07949 505187
Harvest Donations We will be collecting dried or tinned foods for the Shoreham & Adur Community Food Bank. Our offertory collection will be for the local homelessness charity Turning Tides.
Wading Birds As part of our special celebrations for Creationtide Revd Jess will be giving a talk at the church Tuesday 19th September, 7.30pm about the birdlife on the Adur Estuary Nature Reserve.
She is a volunteer warden for the RSPB.
St Mary de Haura women’s fashion show Thursday 28th September, 7.30pm. A catwalk show hosted by Travelling Trends, with a chance to buy clothes at bargain prices. Hosted as a fundraiser for St Mary de Haura. Tickets £8, including a glass of wine. Buy in advance for a fun night out from the Parish Centre.
Sunday Morning Labyrinth Walks
If you would like to walk the labyrinth before the 8am service, John Watters is hosting a canvas labyrinth walk at 7am-7.45am in the church hall on Sunday mornings. All welcome.
Prayer Chain requests contact Joy 01273 452584 from September 14-18.
Our next PCC meets Wednesday 20th September at 7pm. We give thanks for all those who give generously of their time to serve on the PCC (parochial church council). Please hold the PCC in prayer as it meets and makes decisions on behalf of the church community.
Quiz night Tickets on sale. Please see Frances Wallace or Catherine Mann over coffee. If you can get together your table of 6 that would be brilliant. Please contact Jill on 07796832420 or email jillcharlish@hotmail.com
Bible Learning Circle Speak with Jenny Stride if you’d like to know more about a new Bible learning circle, meeting Monday evenings in the autumn. Email: jennymarshall42@gmail.com
Morning Meditation returns after a summer break. We will meet in the vicarage garden if the weather is warm. Breakfast and discussion follow for those who wish to stay. All welcome.
Eco Tip for Creationtide from the CoGS Eco Church team Plastic milk bottles can be rinsed out, crunched up and the lid screwed back on before placing in your blue bin.
And finally…
Peace doves with colourful messages of peace, love and hope from the congregation are winging their way to Chichester Cathedral. They form part of a forthcoming art installation featuring 15,000 doves hanging in the cathedral nave, all with prayers from community groups. It runs 30th September to 12th November. Revd Jane and Judy are hoping to offer a church trip. Watch this space for more information.
I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday morning. I wish you all a blessed week, Revd Jane
Services this Week Sunday 17th September
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Andrew
No livestream this week.
Tuesday 19th September
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane
Wednesday 20th September
6pm – Celtic Evening Prayer (on Zoom) CLICK HERE Meeting ID: 868 1252 3106 Passcode: 960274
Friday 22nd September
8am - Meditation with Morning Prayer a benefice service at St Mary de Haura
Saturday 23rd September
8am – Morning Meditation in the Good Shepherd and also on Zoom
Meeting ID: 166073397 (no password needed) Click here LINK
Evening Prayer is said Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm at St Mary de Haura. On Monday it is 5.30pm on Zoom. If you want to attend the Zoom service on Monday contact Revd Steve for the link. Email:
shorehamcurate@gmail.com
Morning Prayer is said Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am at St Mary de Haura.
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Church website:
www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Revd Andrew Bennison Email: revandrewbennison@gmail.com Tel: 01273 454914
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer David Edey Tel: 07590764900 Email: davidedey17@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry Fiona Hendry fionahendry321@gmail.com
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685