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# Bart's blog

Published on Saturday, 27 November 2021 22:54

Bart's blog

Sunday 28^th

November

5.30pm

Advent Carol Service

Sunday 5^th

December

5.30pm

Come Sing Christmas

(Scratch Choir event – details are on stbarts.org.uk)

Sunday 12^th

December

5.30pm

Carol Singing on the Green

(Wrap up warm and bring your own hot drink & mince pies)

Sunday 19^th

December

3.30pm

5.30pm

7.30pm

Carol Service with Hoodie Choir

Carol Service by Candlelight

Wednesday 22^nd December

7.30pm

Blue Christmas Service - for people who find Christmas difficult

Christmas Eve

2.00pm

Crib service - aimed mainly at children KS1 and younger

4.00pm

Christingle

9.00pm

11.30pm

(Nearly!) Midnight Eucharist

Midnight Eucharist

Christmas Day

8.00am

Holy Communion

10.00am

All-age Christmas Communion

Sunday 23^rd

January

5.30pm

Epiphany Carol Service

St. Anne’s

Friday 17^th

December

7.30pm

Carol Service

Sunday 9^th

January

11.45am

Christingle Service

The Well FoodbankParticularly needed right now are tinned vegetables of all kinds, especially tinned potatoes, tinned fruit, rice pudding, any other tinned puddings, rice and pasta sachets, toiletries, large size nappies. Other tinned or dried items also welcome. PLEASE AVOID out-of-date items, opened packets & fresh foods, as these cannot be used. If you would like to help please add your donation to the trolley at the back of church and it will rapidly find its way to someone in need.

For more information http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Wolverhampton City of SanctuaryThank you all so much for your donations which are always appreciated and much needed.Always needed are kitchen and household items, children's clothes and toys, toiletries and sanitary products. Special requests this week please for dining chairs, Christmas tree, dehumidifier, carry cot, suitcases, small wardrobe,chest of drawers, and a toaster.Please do not deliver to Church.Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com Thankyou very much for your ongoing support.

WHY NOT JOIN A LIFE GROUP?

There are several Life Groups running in our church, and we are looking for more people to join and expand our existing groups.

WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP? IS IT FOR ME?

Life Groups are about helping each other to live LIFE God’s way – working out what it means to be disciples of Jesus today, and connecting our faith to the whole of life. It’s a great way to grow in your faith and to develop new friendships with people from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and Christian experience.

Our Life Groups meet weekly, each with about 6-10 members. Although each group looks slightly different, the meetings are always based on the “4Ws”:

Welcome Building relationships between group members
Worship Keeping our attention focussed on God
Word Listening to God speak to us through the Bible
Witness Allowing God to work through us in the way we live

We have both daytime and evening groups. Some groups meet mainly or completely online, others in homes or in the Oak Room. Something for everyone!

We would love more people to be involved in Life Groups, so if you would like to know more please speak to Janet Shackleton or Revd Ben, or email church office.

Bart’s Butterfliesare meeting at Victory Hall, Lower Penn on Thursday at 1.45pm. There is plenty of parking. All are welcome.

THANK YOU

FOR PACKING SHOEBOX GIFTS!

St Bartholomew’s Church sent an amazing

33 Shoebox Gifts

Coffee Morning on Sunday!

We are hoping to bring back Coffee after the 10am Sunday Service. As you can imagine we need people to help. If you are interested, please contact Anne or Cath or ring the Parish Office on 01902 576809.

New Church Heating System (Hurray!)

Work on our new heating system in St Bart’s has started!!!

Obviously there is going to be some disruption. Please can we all be patient and understanding in the knowledge that it is going to be great when finished. It will only be for a couple of months and it will be nice and warm for Christmas!

Inevitably, this project is going to be expensive and will be in the region of £90,000.

If you would like to make a donation, towards the heating fund, please put it in an envelope clearly marked “Heating Fund” (and don’t forget to Gift Aid it).

Alternatively, you can pay by BACS transfer. If you would like the bank account details, please contact the Parish Office by email, look at a standing order form, or put it in a yellow envelope clearly marked “Heating Fund”.

PAINTING in PENN

DO YOU WISH YOU COULD PAINT?

On Tuesday 11^th and Wednesday 12^th January 2022, Painting In Penn will be opening up the classes for the intake of new amateur artists, from absolute beginner to the more advanced, who would like to enjoy the experience of water colour painting.

The course is modularised so that all the students can work at their own pace, without any pressure, through a range of activities, including paintings from holiday, photographs, their own drawings, landscapes, still life, portraits, flower or abstract works using water colour, oil, acrylic, pastels, or gouache media.

Additional support and guidance will be gained through constructive teacher assessment and personal self-evaluation, as well as the use of a comprehensive library of books, dvd’s and monthly workshops led by professional artists

Visit our website www.paintinginpenn.co.uk for an insight to our work.

For more information and details, contact Ron Mottram on 01902 343528 or mobile

07946 741651 or email to ron@rjmottram.co.uk

Prayer Shawls Saskia will continue her prayer shawl ministry at St Bart's. Prayer shawls are available to anyone who would like one, regardless of whether they attend a church. She will also continue to provide wool for those who wish to knit them. For information regarding prayer shawls please contact the church office or one of the church wardens.

School Admissions for St Bart’s Primary School 2022

If you are considering St Bart’s Primary School for your child for admission in September 2022 you will need to:-

Complete a Supplementary Information Form
Let us have a brief history of your worship at St Bart’s
A telephone number to contact you

Without all of this information we can’t complete and sign the form.

What’s on this week?
Sunday 28^th November	8.00am	Holy Communion
10.00am	Parish Communion
11.45am	All age worship at St Anne’s
5.30pm	ADVENT CAROL SERVICE

Monday 29^th November	9.00am	Morning Prayer
10.00am	Coffee Morning (Oak Room)
4.00pm	Hoodie Choir

Tuesday 30^th November	9.00am	Morning Prayer
9.30am & 1.30pm	Painting in Penn (Church Hall)

Wednesday 1^st December	9.15am	Mid-week Holy Communion (Oak Room)
1.30pm & 6.30pm	Painting in Penn (Oak Room)

Thursday 2^nd December	9.00am	Morning Prayer
1.45pm	Bart’s Butterflies (Victory Hall, Lower Penn)

Friday 3^rd December	9.00am	Morning Prayer
1.00pm	Wedding: Geoff Gooding & Florence Pelamie
6.30pm / 7.30pm	Trebles Rehearsal / Full Choir Rehearsal

Saturday 4^th December	9.00am	Morning Prayer
5.30pm	Holy Communion with Worship Band

Sunday 5^th December	8.00am	Holy Communion
10.00am	Parish Communion with Worship Band and Holy Baptism
11.45am	All-age Worship in St Anne’s
5.30pm	Come Sing Christmas

Please Pray for: Those for whom extra prayer is needed:

Brian Hopson, Jeanette Saunders, Jane Green, Wendy Carly,Maggie Perry, Jackie Evans,

Stella & Bluebell, Baby Lilly,Paul Lengkong, Margaret Reade, Naomi Williams,

Baby Lily Wong,PaulChallenor,Fred Henderson, Christine Plowman, Jane Turner, Thomas Griffiths, Jude Aston, Tony Lacey.

Please Pray for: The family and friends of those who have died:

Cheryl Instone, Horace Woodford, Evelyn Atkinson, Alma Keates.

PRAYER DIARY FOR DECEMBER

1.	We continue to pray for all who work in our NHS, those who are under great stress and suffering from exhaustion, that they will get the help and rest that they need. We pray that more people will be trained to do all kinds of work in hospitals, clinics and in the community.
2.	We give thanks and pray for those who live in the diocese of Matlosane, especially those suffering from the effects of Covid and those who care for them. We pray for the clergy that they will stay healthy.
3.	Geoff & Florence are getting married today. We pray that the Lord will bless all couples who marry at St Bart’s, not just on their special day but throughout their lives.
4.	We pray for Catherine Crawley studying for a Masters in International Finance while continuing to work for Lighthouse London. We pray for the leaders, Andy, Kristin and Claire.
5.	ADVENT SUNDAY 2 We continue to prepare for the coming of our Lord. We pray for the celebration ‘Come Sing Christmas’ at 5.30pm today. We give thanks and pray for all our clergy and for all they do in our parish.
6.	We pray today for people in prison that they will be able to turn their lives around, and prepare for life after prison. We pray for victims of crime that in these difficult times they will be able to get justice and the support that they need. We also pray for prison chaplains.
7.	We pray for Anthony Arul and his family in Malaysia. May they all have good health at this busy time. We remember all your people in this land and all countries where it is difficult to be a Christian.
8.	We give thanks for the work of the Mothers’ Union worldwide and pray for them that when they meet they will be encouraged in their Christian life.
9.	We give thanks for the people who run Busy Bees and Butterflies and pray for all the families who come to these groups, and to the services.
10.	Today we give thanks and pray at this very busy time for all who sing in our Choirs, and pray for Carly and Julia who lead them. We also give thanks for our organists.

11.	Our church wardens, Anne and Cath, work hard doing so many things for the church. We pray for them, also for Donna, Sue in the office, and Dean our treasurer.
12.	ADVENT SUNDAY 3 Another opportunity to praise the Lord, this Advent time as we sing carols on the green. We pray for the leaders and people at other churches in Penn that they will be encouraged in their faith this Christmas tide.
13.	We give thanks for all who come to the Coffee morning and for Joy, Sally and Jo who run it. Many have made good friends at this gathering.
14.	We give thanks for Lichfield’s links with the Lutheran church in Northern Germany. We pray that they will be encouraged as they have special services during Advent and Christmas.
15.	We pray for all who come to the mid-week communion and Alison who leads it. We pray for all our local doctors seeking to serve the community at this difficult time.
16.	We pray for Penn Hall School as they have their Carol service this morning and remember all who work in our local schools. For many this is a stressful time of year so we pray for peace and calm to prevail.
17.	We give thanks for all who come to worship at St Anne’s Carol Service this evening. We remember Michael Hibbs and others who lead worship.
18.	Melissa asks prayer as she is very tired (not having a break this year). Training had to stop during Covid, but resumed during the summer and they were able to equip some wonderful people who work in new areas.
19.	ADVENT SUNDAY 4 Today is a Carol service with the Hoodie Choir, and two services of Carols by Candlelight. We give thanks for all these opportunities to worship together.
20.	We give thanks and pray for all who serve in our Emergency Services. Encourage and strengthen them at this busy time of year. Protect them from those who would harm them or the vehicles.

21.	We pray today for the many small churches in our link diocese of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. May your people and their leaders be encouraged in their Christian life.
22.	BLUE CHRISTMAS This is a special service for people who find Christmas a difficult time. We pray that they will meet our Lord who was poor, a refugee, and homeless.
23.	We pray for people who struggle financially as this is a difficult time, especially families who cannot buy food and presents for their children. We pray for those who run the food banks, and shoe box appeal.
24.	CHRISTMAS EVE A busy day in St Bart’s - Crib Service, Christingle, and Midnight Eucharist services. We thank you for all who come that they will meet with the Lord and be encouraged in their faith.
25.	CHRISTMAS DAY Welcome Lord Jesus. We worship you today at the 8.00am and 10.00am communion services. In all the celebrations may people remember Jesus whose birthday we celebrate today.
26.	BOXING DAY A quiet day today. We pray for people who are alone.
27.	We give thanks and pray for all who serve in the military. We also pray for their families, especially those who are separated at this time, and for those who have been wounded.
28.	We pray for the many people who are unemployed at this time. We pray that they will find work in the new year. May employers be encouraged to take on people who have been unemployed and ex- prisoners.
29.	We give thanks for our Queen and pray that she will know your strength each day as she misses Prince Philip and continues to faithfully serve as she has done for so many years. We also pray for her family.
30.	We pray for all who serve in our government that they will have wisdom and make good decisions for our nation.
31.	NEW YEAR’S EVE How good is the God we adore, our faithful, unchangeable friend. We will praise Him for all that is past, and trust Him for all that’s to come.

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