Services and Preachers in the Parish Today

The Third Sunday of Epiphany

26 January 2020

SERVICE INFORMATION A collection will be taken during the Offertory Hymn. If you are a UK taxpayer, please use the pink

Gift Aid envelope in the pew, remembering to date it and print your details. If you give by standing order or the like please put a token in the offering in the offering bags as they go around as an act

of worship and as a token of what you give in thanks to God. 'No cash? You can still make a donation to the Church today. Text Giving is simple, quick and

convenient.' From your mobile phone, just type CHURCH followed by an amount of up to £20 and text to 70085, to donate to the Parish. For example, text CHURCH 10 to donate £10. For every text

sent, you will be charged the amount you have chosen to give plus your standard network rate. Children are welcome at every service. If your child becomes restless during the service, please feel

free to go in and out. You are warmly invited to join us for coffee, tea and biscuits after the 9.30am morning service.

All our churches are fitted with an induction loop. Those wearing a hearing aid should switch to “T” in order to benefit from it.

St Nicholas Church

8.00am Holy Communion Revd Canon Dennis Stamps (Rector)

9.30am All Age Eucharist The Brownies

11.30am Morning Praise with Holy Communion Lauryn Awbrey (Reader, St John’s, Harpenden)

2.00pm Holy Baptism of Evie Phoebe Allen-Moon at St Nicholas

6.30pm Choral Evensong

CONNECT, BELONG, SHARE, GROW Our mission is to build connections, encourage belonging, and share an appealing faith that

grows a vibrant Christian community at every stage of life.

We are an inclusive church, called to be caring, loving and welcoming to all.

All Saints Church

9.30am Holy Communion Revd Paul Manuel

11.00am Worship Service Revd Paul Manuel

St Mary’s Church 9.30am Family Communion Revd Nick Goulding (Associate Clergy, St Mary’s)

Please contact the parish office on:

01582 765524, office@parishofharpenden.org, parishofharpenden.org

Collects, Readings, Gospel and

Post-Communion Prayer

COLLECT

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 unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Or ADDITIONAL COLLECT

God of all mercy your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and

freedom to the oppressed: anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free to

praise you in Christ our Lord.

FIRST READING Isaiah 9.1–4

There will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into

contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make

glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. The people

who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep

darkness – on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased

its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing

plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their

oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.10–18

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you

be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the

same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that

there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. What I mean is that each of you

says, ‘I belong to Paul,’ or ‘I belong to Apollos,’ or ‘I belong to Cephas,’ or ‘I belong to Christ.’

Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of

Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can

say that you were baptized in my name. I did baptize also the household of Stephanas;

beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else. For Christ did not send me to

baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of

Christ might not be emptied of its power. For the message about the cross is foolishness

to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

PRAYER REQUESTS: If you would like prayer for yourself or someone you know, clergy pray daily

for those who have asked for our prayers. Anyone may put a name on our prayer list by

contacting the clergy, a Reader, or the parish office. If you wish to be prayed for publicly at our

Sunday Services please say so, otherwise your name remains on the clergy daily prayer list.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Diocesan ‘Living God’s Love’ Topic for the Week: Making New Disciples: Church

Missions

The Sick: Lynda Coney, Eric Pask, John Went

The Recently Departed: Christine Carrington, June Meadows

First Anniversary of Death:

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 127

The Lord is my light and my salvation whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; To behold the fair beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.

For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; He shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.

Even now he lifts up my head above my enemies round about me; Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Hear my voice, O Lord, when I call: have mercy upon me and answer me. My heart tells of your word, Seek my face. your face, Lord, will I seek.

Hide not your face from me: nor cast your servant away in displeasure. You have been my helper: leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

GOSPEL Matthew 4.12–23

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth

and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so

that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: ‘Land of Zebulun,

land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles – the

people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and

shadow of death light has dawned.’ From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for

the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two

brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake –

for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for

people.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw

two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their

father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and

their father, and followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues

and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every

sickness among the people.

POST COMMUNION

Almighty Father, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world: may your

people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that

he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; for he is alive and

reigns, now and for ever.

Please tell the Parish Office about meetings, events and notices by 12 noon on Wednesday

on 01582 765524 or office@parishofharpenden.org

This pew leaflet is available in large print form at the back of church

CORNELIA’S is hosting ‘Harpenden Memory Lane Cafe’ on 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons of the month 2-3.30pm as part of the Town Council’s initiative to make Harpenden a Dementia Friendly Town.

RECTOR’S STUDY LEAVE COURSE: Spirituality of St Paul, will be held on Monday evening, 3, 10 and 24 of February, 2 and 9 of March (no meeting half-term, 17 Feb); 8pm to 9.30pm;

St Nicholas Church Hall. The course is nearly full, sign up this week. (Course will be repeated on five Sunday afternoons, 4pm, beginning 26 April)

FANCY A COFFEE? Cornelia’s Coffee Shop is open Monday to Friday 9am till 11.45am and Saturdays 10am till noon throughout term time. Come and enjoy barista coffee and homemade cakes. Beautiful garden setting and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Free wi-fi and community book lending library. All profits go to charity.

THANK YOU to those who supported St Mary’s quiz sheet which raised £345 for the

Rennie Grove Hospice. For those who did not submit entries the answers will appear on

the parish website shortly. Janet Pointon and Christine Horden

LADIES - need some worship time away from your busy everyday life? It can be hard

to devote time to reading and listening to the Word and giving God your praise in the busy

lives we lead. If you are interested in taking a couple of days out to become immersed in

his love with 7,000 other Christian women of all ages please join Jenny Britt who is

organising a group from the Harpenden Parish to travel to Cherish Womens Conference at

Leeds Arena from 5.30pm Thursday 28 May 2020 to 6pm Saturday 30 May 2020. Tickets

are £60 via Jenny (a discounted rate, ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 29 JANUARY (tickets are £85

thereafter)). Food and accommodation to be booked separately, ask Jenny for

details. Prepare to laugh, cry and be changed. Contact Jenny on jenny.britt@yahoo.com

or 07736 849720 for more details. Also see details (& videos of last year’s event (can you

spot Jenny in the audience?!?!)) on the conference website: https://

www.lifechurchhome.com/conferences/cherish/

THE NEXT SAS, on 26 January (today), will be at All Saints' Church from 5pm to 7pm and we

will be having a quiz night with prizes, as well as some games and food. SAS is the parish

youth group for school years 6-9. If you would like more details, please contact Pete Lovell

petel0vell@yahoo.co.uk or Rev'd Sally Goodson associate.vicar@stmarys.parishofharpenden.org

Parish Notices

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK

MONDAY– FRIDAY 10.00am-2.00pm

SATURDAY (Staffed by Volunteer) 9.30am-12noon

SUPPER CLUB: The next Supper Club meeting will be on Tuesday 4 February at 6pm. If you are unable to attend, please contact Pam Hoath (Tel: 760989) as soon as possible.

PRE-NUMBERED ENVELOPES FOR 2020 are available to collect from the back of each church. If you regularly use the pink Gift Aid envelopes laid out in the pews, now would be an opportune time to consider moving to the pre-numbered envelope scheme OR The Parish Giving Scheme. Note that you do not need to be a UK tax payer to use either scheme. For more details or if you have any queries/are unable to find your envelopes, please contact the Parish Giving Recorder, Claire Petevinos (giving.recorder@parishofharpenden.org or tel 768721).

LOREN CUNNINGHAM, founder of YWAM, will be speaking at an open evening in the chapel at YWAM Highfield Oval, Harpenden AL5 4BX on Thursday 30 January, 7.30-9.30pm.

A FRIENDLY TEA GROUP FOR THE BEREAVED next Sunday at 2.30pm in St Nicholas Church Hall. All welcome.

HELP SUPPORT A PRISONER: A young man (37) who lived in our parish (not homeless) and who I helped a few times is in prison for fraud. He is trying to get a new start including attending chapel, etc. I am in regular contact with him. He would be helped by one or two persons writing to him. If you might be willing to do so, please contact the Rector.

CHURCHES TOGETHER in Harpenden United Nations at ‘75’ Service, today at 4pm at High Street Methodist Church. Special service of readings and music. Everyone welcome.

AUGUST EVENTS: If we are to hold our Holiday at Home social events for older members of the community in August, the planning group needs someone to help with the administration. If you are interested please contact Chris Powell who has all the info from the two events we held in 2018 & 2019.

FREE TICKET: If you would like a free ticket to see Siegfried at the Royal Festival Hall performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra then please contact Audrey Went (712693). Saturday 1 February, 3pm, Row UU, Seat 26.

All Saints’ Church Notices

ALL SAINTS' LOCAL MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT TEAM exists to support every

member of our church family in:

enabling people to encounter God in worship and prayer

encouraging and teaching people to grow as His disciples

equipping people to live as Christians in the community.

Prayer ministry is available after the 11.00am Worship Service Emergency Prayer Chain: jenny.britt@yahoo.com

MORNING OF PRAYER in the church on Saturday 1 February, 10am—1.00pm as we

approach a new round of advertising and (hopefully) interview(s) to appoint a new

associate vicar. There will be an opportunity to pray in a variety of ways, as we ask God to

give us fresh vision for this new stage in the life of All Saints. Your presence will be greatly

appreciated.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH and the District Wardens would like to offer our sincerest thanks to

Kirsty Hollywood who has managed hall bookings for the past year. Unfortunately Kirsty's

situation has changed since she took on the role and she is unable to continue in the role

long term. We consider the hall to be part of the outreach of the church to the community

and this role is fundamental to allowing this to continue. We are therefore looking for a

member of the congregation who could take over this responsibility. If you think that this

could be you, please come and talk to one of the wardens, Elizabeth, Pete or Goetz who

can give you more details.

ALL SAINTS VACANCY: We will continue to be praying for all those involved in the appointment of the new All Saints Associate Vicar and for all those affected by the vacancy. The next meeting will be on Monday evening 3 February at 7.30 at my house in Springfield Crescent. We welcome everybody who can come. If you are interested in praying at another time please get in touch with me. Thank you to the people who aren’t free to come but are also praying. For more information please contact Rosemary Hill 01582 761322 or hillros@aol.com.

THE DCC would like to thank all those who returned the forms relating to proposed weekend away. Given that we are still recruiting for an Associate Vicar, the DCC have concluded that it would be sensible to wait for an appointment to be made, before progressing the weekend away. If you would like to discuss further, please speak to any member of the DCC.

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You can also access them through the church website: www.parishofharpenden.org

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St Nicholas’ Church Notices

ST GEORGE’S SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

Children intending to apply to St George's Secondary School are advised to submit a clergy

reference form with their application. The school gives priority to children with a clergy reference.

To ensure this can be given, a Record of Attendance should be completed for 2 years before

application . The School website provides further details of the admissions criteria. The school will

consider applications without a clergy reference but through a separate admissions category.

CONTACTLESS GIVING is now available at St Nicholas. The small, self-service device is at the back of church allowing donations to be made via contactless card and/or phone (Apple Pay etc). This is a quick and easy way to donate on your way into or out of church. If you are not currently giving by another method, or are visiting us today, please consider using this new method. Any questions, please ask Claire Petevinos (768721)

MOTHERS’ UNION COFFEE AND CAKE STALL after the 9.30am service today.

St Mary’s Church Notices

MUSIC TODAY

9.30am Sung Eucharist Setting: Thorne Anthems: Day by Day (How) O Nata Lux (Tallis) 6.30pm Choral Evensong Setting: Sumsion in A Responses: Clucas Anthem: O Sing Joyfully (Batten)

ST MARY’S KITCHEN: The remaining work in the kitchen is scheduled for the week beginning 20 January. CAR PARK: The repairs to the car park are scheduled for half term in February. FIRST AID OFFICERS: We are looking to appoint a first aid officer at St Mary’s church to stock and maintain first aid boxes. Please contact the parish office if you would be willing to take this on. office@parishofharpenden.org 765524

What’s on This Week

Monday 27

9.15am Morning Prayer at All Saints

5.00pm Evening Prayer at St Nicholas

8.00pm PCC Meeting at St Mary’s

Tuesday 28

9.15am Morning Prayer at St Mary’s

2.00pm St Mary’s Afternoon Group: Bring along your favourite poem to share

4.15pm Julian Meeting in the Nativity Chapel at St Nicholas

5.00pm Evening Prayer at St Nicholas

Wednesday 29

10.00am Morning Prayer at St Nicholas

10.30am Holy Communion at St Nicholas

5.00pm Evening Prayer at St Nicholas

Thursday 30

9.00am Toddler Time in St Nicholas Church Hall

9.30am Busy Bunnies in All Saints Church Hall

2.30pm Funeral of Ann Payne at St Nicholas

Friday 31

5.00pm Evening Prayer at St Nicholas

Saturday 1 Feb

10.00am Morning Prayer at St Nicholas

10.30am Holy Communion (BCP) at St Nicholas

Sunday 2

February The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

St Nicholas

8.00am Holy Communion Revd James Hadley (Assistant Curate)

9.30am Sung Eucharist Revd James Hadley

11.30am Morning Praise Lauryn Awbrey (Reader, St John’s, Harpenden)

4.30pm Simply Worship Revd Canon Dennis Stamps (Rector)

6.30pm Choral Evensong

All Saints

9.30am Holy Communion Revd Canon Dennis Stamps (Rector)

11.00am Worship Service with Holy Communion Revd Canon Dennis Stamps

St Mary’s

9.30am Family Worship Hilary Pask (Reader, St Mary’s)

11.00am Said Holy Communion

Readings: MALACHI 3.1-5 HEBREWS 2.14-18 LUKE 2.22-40