Those we are praying for…..

Valerie & Richard Comer, Rev'd Father Robert Britton, Max Barton, Gerald, Lin Shepherd, Betty Hedges, John Artis, Christine Lovering, Pat Cumming, Margaret Bolley, Bonnie Massey, Derek Seville, Diane and Pete Ellis, Wyn Moore, Moran Watson, Pat Wadham, Mary Gully, Lilah James, Paul, Carly Hicks, Mervyn Miller and Robin Nash.

Please keep Amy updated as to who needs prayer. We commit to praying for one month unless otherwise advised.

Pray for our Growth TogetherPlease continue to pray for growth in our Christian community

Eternal Father, look with your love on your people of this benefice and the wider Partnership, and pour upon us the gifts of your Spirit. Draw us to you and one another that our growing unity may bring healing of life to all, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953Focal Minister for St Aidan’s – Rev. Canon Trevor Denley 07960 329127

Focal Minister for St Michael’s – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929

East Bristol Partnership Office Tel: 0117 9586412 Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.com

All notices for the following Sunday to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol Partnership Administrator by midnight on Tuesday.

News from the Pews

4 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the East Bristol Partnership

St. Aidan’s St John’s St Michael’s St Ambrose ‘Reaching Out to ‘Serving the ‘Serving the & St Leonard’s Welcome In’ Community Community ‘At the heart Worshipping God’ of Two Mile Hill’ of the Community’

Welcome Sunday 18th September

Our Collect Prayer for today – The Seventeenth Sunday after TrinityGracious God, you call us to fullness of life: deliver us from unbelief and banish

our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola CallenSt Ambrose Church 10.00am - Eucharist with Rev. Canon Paul DenyerSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Lay-led Service with Marcus Fox & Sheila McKaySt John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Canon Trevor Denley

Readings: Amos. 8.4-7; 1 Tim. 2.1-7; Luke 16.1-13;

To keep up to date with all future EBP events…

www.staidanbristol.co.ukSunday Service 10.30am

Special notices….Arts at St Aidan’s presents Paul Roberts, Organist Extraordinaire on Wed 21st Sep. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets will be £7 (£6 concessions) to include interval refreshments and will be available on the door. Everyone welcome!

St Aidan’s PCC will next meet on Mon 26th Sep starting at 7.30pm.

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11am

Sundays fortnightly 3pm - Deaf @ St Aidan’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Wednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary

Thursdays 9.15am – Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm in the Café area of Church

Thought for this week….by Rev. Canon Trevor Denley

In today’s Gospel from Luke, Jesus says, “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.” This could be understood to mean faithful stewards may be entrusted with even more. Another way of looking at that is if we cannot be trusted with something small, why would we ever be trusted in something more significant? Our faithfulness relies in remembering who God is as the creator and giver of all good gifts. We are recipients, by wonderful Grace, not entitled, to what we possess

Does this passage challenge you, it does me?

Here are a few thought s for Reflection:

Do you sometimes feel entitled to the things you have, or do you recognize that they are gifted to you?

Have you ever thought about writing a list of thankyous each day? It might sound childlike but it is quite grounding, and may bring the issues of this passage into perspective in our lives and how it can enhance our prayer life.

What are some of the pressures and stresses that make being a faithful steward difficult? How can God help you through those struggles in order that we might maintain a more faithful stewardship?

Do we feel that our use of time and talents reflect our relationship with God and the gifts that God has given us?

Pray about them this week, and see how God helps.Special notices and upcoming events for all…….

Details of the New Approach to Parish Share Seminars facilitated by the diocese are taking place next week – I would like to encourage all congregation members to attend one of the meetings detailed below:Tuesday 20th September at Tithe Barn, Shirehampton at 7.30pm orWednesday 21st September at Holy Trinity Church, Bradley Stoke – 7.30pm. Many thanks.

Announcement!Michelle Martin would like to announce the good news of her recent engagement to Reverend Philip Butcher, and to thank you everyone for all the support and the cards that they have received over the last couple of weeks. Thank you.Michelle and Phil will be married at St Johns Church on Saturday 17th December 2016 - early afternoon (exact time to be confirmed). Everyone is welcome and is invited to stay after the service for the reception - a light lunch, cake and drinks.

St Ambrose and St Leonard’s ChurchSunday Service 10am

Special notices…..Sun 25th Sep sees the launch of a new Sunday School followed by a family BBQ. Everyone is warmly welcome!

Future items for the pew sheet should be given to Joanna – joannaphillips@blueyonder.co.uk who will pass them on to Amy, EBP Administrator. Many thanks.

Regular weekly events….. HOLY COMMUNION

Wednesdays at 10am followed by coffee morning at 10.30am

Monthly on 1st Tuesdays 7pm – Healing Eucharist

Beehive Centre weekly events…..

Weekly on Mondays 11am - Bereavement and Support Weekly on Mondays 2pm-4pm - Ping pong for over 55’s Weekly on Tuesdays 10.30am - Level 1 Walking GroupWeekly on Tuesdays 12.30pm – Lunch Club Weekly on Tuesdays 1.45pm - Film Club Weekly on Wednesdays 1.30pm-4pm – Arts and Crafts Weekly on Thursdays 9.30am Parent and Toddler GroupWeekly on Fridays 10.30am-11.30am – Line DancingWeekly on Fridays 12.30pm - BingoFortnightly on Tuesdays 10am-1.30pm - Foot Care SessionsFortnightly on Wednesdays 10am-12pm - Holistic Massage

Please call the Beehive direct on 9354471 for enquiries on these and other activities….

www.stjohnsfishponds.comSunday Service 10.30am

Special notices….The next Standing Committee will take place on Mon 19th Sep starting at 7.30pm.Anne Laurence is being licensed as a Lay Minister at Bristol Cathedral, 2.30pm on Sat 24th

Sep, and the congregation is invited. If you are planning to go to the Cathedral there will be a sign-up sheet at the back of church as we need to let the Cathedral have some idea of numbers. Whether you go to the Cathedral or not you are also invited to a bring and share afternoon tea in church from 4.30pm. Please come along and support Anne in this recognition of her ministry with us.Real Bread will be used at Communion on Sun 25th Sep. MacMillan Coffee Mornings. Since the year 2000, thanks to sterling work by Jan Butler, Pat Cummings and their helpers, St John’s has hosted a coffee morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. During that time over £3,000 has been raised for this great cause. Unfortunately it is no longer possible for Jan to continue to organise this so if anyone is interested in taking this on there is lots of information available on the MacMillan website https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk.

Christmas Fair. I know it is only September but plans are already underway for this year’s Christmas Fair. We are particularly looking for good second hand or new toys, so if you see anything in the shops that you might be willing to donate please start collecting now. There are lots of stalls planned and lots of ways to get involved, so if you can spare some time to help then please let Nicola, Anne or Pat Wyatt know.

Regular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pmTuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the ChurchMonthly on 1st and 3rd Sundays 7.15pm – GENERATIONS

St Michael’s ChurchSunday Service 9am

Special notices…..A new Bible Study group will take place on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5 St Michael’s Court starting at 2pm. Start date is to be confirmed. Everybody is welcome to come along!

Regular weekly events…..

HOLY COMMUNION 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10am

with Prayers for Healing

Coffee afternoon in Church every Friday 2pm-4pm (including tidy up of

Churchyard on 1st Friday of each month) & Coffee morning every Saturday

10am -12pm. Everyone welcome!

Do you enjoy company, refreshment and entertainment?Then why not come and join us in St Michael’s church hall at our

Friends and Neighbours group.We meet on the last Wednesday of every month 2pm-4pm.

Admission is just £2 and we will welcome you with tea, coffee and cake.

Do come along - we would love to see you.