Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter

The Enham Team Ministry

Parishes of Knights Enham and Smannell with Enham Alamein

22nd January 2012 3rd Sunday of Epiphany

Welcome to all those who have come to worship in our churches today. If you are visiting or are new to this church, please do stay for coffee and a chat after the service to get to know us and us to know you!

If you would like to know more about this Team Ministry comprising of four churches, our services and work that we do for God in our communities, please either speak to one of the churchwardens or either Rev Andrew Ashdown, Team Rector or Rev Thomas Wharton, Team Vicar.

Collect for Today

Almighty God,

whose Son revealed in signs and miracles

the wonder of your saving presence:

renew your people with your heavenly grace,

and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unit of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

Today’s readings:

OT: Genesis 14: 17-20

NT: Revelation 19: 6-10

Gospel: John 2: 1-11

Next week’s readings:

OT: Malachi 3: 1-5

NT: Hebrews 2: 14- end

Gospel: Luke 2: 22-40

THIS WEEK:

Mon 23rd 7.00pm Governors Smannell School

7.30pm Home Group 2 Madrid Road, All Welcome!

Tues 24th 9.30am Breakfast and Morning Prayer, St Paul’s

11.00am Arbory Communion Service

6.00pm Smannell and Enham PCC, The Oak

Wed 25th 7.15am Trip to Tim Dakin’s Installation in London.

Coach leaves from Georges Yard. See Ed for details.

7.00pm Youth Group at St Paul’s

7.30pm Discussion Group at 2 Hammond Square

Thur 26th 9.10am KE Junior Assembly

10.15am KE Infant Assembly

7.00pm Wedding prep Smannell

Fri 27th 10.30am Enham Choir

Sat 28th 7.30pm Burns Night Supper at St Paul’s Church Centre.

Ring Lotte for details

NEXT SUNDAY: 29th January Candlemas

8.30am St. Michael’s Holy Communion

8.30am Christ Church Holy Communion

10.00am St Georges Parish Communion

10.30am St. Paul’s Parish Communion

MORNING PRAYER. Each morning the Team say Morning Prayer around the Benefice. All are welcome. A wonderful start to the day! Rota as follows:

Tuesday 8.45am St. Paul’s Church Centre

Wednesday 8.45am Christ Church, Smannell

Thursday 8.45am St. George’s, Enham Alamein

Friday 8.45am St. Michael’s, Knights Enham

On Friday, followed by Tea & Toast at The Rectory!

VISITING. If you or someone you know would like a visit from Andrew, Thomas, or either of the Curates for any reason, please ask them. We also offer Home Communions if requested. There is also a trained and authorised team of Pastoral Visitors who can be contacted through Margaret Rittman.

PRAYER SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS WEEK!

(from the Churches Together Website)

Mon

Gracious God, we gather, united in praise, longing for heavenly greatness in earthly lives: serving one another in the way of Jesus, finding the overflowing joy of unity, and so to scatter, united in service.

Tue

God of hope, you are patient with your Church and with me. Maybe I too will wait – disconcerting though this may be – and risk the change, and the pain, that may come as I wait to be free and released into your unity.

Wed

God of consolation, who changed suffering into a sign of victory, unite us round the cross of Jesus, who obtained salvation for us through his obedience. Show us how we can help those who suffer to experience your living presence, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Thu

Lord God, help us in our everyday struggle with adversity. May the Holy Spirit give us strength and wisdom so that, following you, we may overcome evil with good, and division with reconciliation.

Fri

Loving and merciful God, speak peace in our hearts and minds that we may make peace in the world: breaching divisions to bring reconciliation, bringing justice to bear where prejudice prevails, bearing your grace in and through our lives.

A PRAYING COMMUNITY… A small group of people in church are spending time praying for the needs of individuals. All requests are treated confidentially and only shared with the group and the ministry team. If you would like prayer support, for any reason, please contact Margaret R (0755-2762004) or Lucy (358156).

Church Meetings and Events coming up……

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

18 - 25 January 2012

Christians across Andover and across Britain will be joining together to mark this week of prayer for Christian unity. There will be a joint service at 6:30pm on Sunday 22 January 2012 at the United Reformed Church in East Street. Do try and support this service if you can.

On Sunday 5th February there will be NO 10.30AM SERVICE AT ST. MICHAEL’S but an optional Team Parish Communion at 10.00am at St George’s. All other services will continue as normal across the team on this day including the 10.30am ‘Thank God it’s Sunday’ at St. Paul’s. For those normally attending the 10.30am Holy Communion at St. Michael’s you are most welcome to try our coffee and biscuits at St. George’s! Thomas

Friday 10th February NORMAN GATE SCHOOL have invited us to their Book Week again from 11-12am. It would be good if a group of us could go! Pat R

On ASH WEDNESDAY 22nd February there will be one service across the team at 7.00pm, Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes at St. Michael’s

AN UNLOCKING THE GROWTH SEMINAR by Michael Harvey. Saturday 25th February 10am – 12.30pm St. Peter’s Over Wallop. A lively speaker from the ‘Back to Church Sunday’ movement who will talk on the subject of ‘turning first time visitors into long term members’. Free entry although donations welcome.

DON’T FORGET GIFTS FOR UGANDA AND FOODBANK ITEMS! Thank you!

LOST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS! Has anyone seen the Little Angels box of instruments – we miss them! Pat R

ANDREW would like to thank everyone for all the cards and good wishes. He hopes to be able to attend church within the next few weeks, but will be 'out of action' for some weeks yet. Please feel very welcome to call in at The Rectory, 1 Ryon Close if you wish to say hello!

MANY THANKS to all who gave hospitality to Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem in Advent. A total of £45 was sent to the Andover Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity. Liz Trasler

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O God, the Creator and Giver of all good things;

Thank you for the gifts you have given us through the years.

Bless our vision, and pour your wisdom and guidance upon us.

May all that we do inspire and serve the community,

And witness to your love and presence amongst us.

Grant us the spirit of faith and generosity,

that all our endeavours may be in your name and to your glory.

This we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Useful Contacts

Team Rector:	Rev Andrew Ashdown	357032
Team Vicar:	Rev Thomas Wharton	352827
Readers:	Violet Porter	350805
	Malcolm Rittman	07552-762 004
Curates:	Rev Ed Dines	07507-184 150
	Rev Margaret Rittman	07552-762 004
Family Support:	Captain Chris	357641
Churchwardens:
Lotte Mackness	Knights Enham	361722
John Nulty	Knights Enham	353253
Pete Bowker	Smannell & Enham	357201

Are you organising a church activity? Having a coffee morning or

prayer lunch? Please let me know so I can include it in this Newsletter by Wednesday evening: Lucy Dines, ldines@inbox.com or phone 01264 358156 Thanks!