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Bart's Blog and November Prayer Diary

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Published by Sarah Gilhooly on Monday, 30 October 2023 19:03

Bart's Blog and November Prayer Diary

The Well

What a fantastic response we had from the church, the school and the community - we donated 187.50 kilos to the Harvest appeal which made a vast difference to what we were able to send out to individuals and families - 'the cupboard was nearly bare' so to speak - we are starting to look healthier again. We still need all your donations, however small, but a very big thank you from all at The Well for your fabulous generosity. 'It is in giving we receive' - Kay Stokes. The Well food trolley is located at the back of the church by the door leading to the Oak room. http://thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary

The donations team at City of Sanctuary welcome your donations. Thank you so much for your ongoing support. It makes such a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees in our city. Please do not deliver to Church.

Please contact Annette Souter on Tel: 07952 777998 or annette_souter@hotmail.com

Thank you very much for your ongoing support.

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Bart’s Butterflies: will not be meeting this week as it is half term. Please join us next Thursday, 9th November at 1.45pm in the Lady Chapel for lots of singing, stories and fun. All are welcome.

The Church Hall is open for parties – for further details, please contact Donna Williams on 07546 527300.

ST BART'S TITHING

As part of St Bart's tithing commitment. The PCC have approved two further donations.

£500 to Christian Aid in response to the Libyan flood appeal. The money will go to help families and communities in need of medical assistance, food and shelter. In the longer term they will assist with reconstruction. Christian Aid is working with their partners Dan Church Aid.

£500 to St Peter's Church Kinver appeal to assist (following the earthquake) in the rebuilding of a Moroccan village in which the sister and family of the rector of Kinver lives.

Paul Beeston

Transforming Communities Champion

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Shoe Box Appeal St. Bart’s is supporting ‘Operation Christmas Child’ again this year – sending gifts abroad to children who would otherwise receive nothing for Christmas. If you wish to create a ‘shoe box’, please bring it to the Parish Office by Monday 20th November.

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Thank you for all your book donations. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any more books at present.

Please look for future requests.

The Church will be floodlit on the evening of 30th October

in loving memory of Ryland Wayne Morris

What’s on this week?
Sunday 29th October	8.00am	Holy Communion
	10.00am	Parish Communion
	11.45am	All-age Worship in St Anne’s
	5.30pm	Compline

Monday 30th October	9.00am	Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)
	10.00am	Coffee Morning (Oak Room)
	12.30pm	Funeral RIP George Patrick Walker (Patrick) (Church/Sytch Lane)

Tuesday 31st October	9.00am	Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)
	9.30am/1.30pm	Painting in Penn (Church Hall)
	1.00pm	Funeral RIP Sarah Frances Elliott (Sally) (Church/Penn Cemetery)

Wednesday 1st November	9.15am	Mid-week Holy Communion (Lady Chapel)
Wednesday 1st November	1.30pm/6.30pm	Painting in Penn (Oak Room)

Thursday 2nd November	9.00am	Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)
	1.00pm	Funeral RIP Jean Elizabeth Griffiths (Church)
	2.15pm	Ashes Interment RIP Malcolm Frank Wellsbury (Mac) (Churchyard)

Friday 3rd November	9.00am	Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)
	4.00pm	Friday Prayers (Lady Chapel)
	6.30pm/7.20pm	Trebles Rehearsal/Full Choir Rehearsal

Saturday 4th November	9.00am	Morning Prayer (Lady Chapel)
Saturday 4th November	5.30pm	Holy Communion with Worship Band

Sunday 5th November	8.00am	Holy Communion
	10.00am	Parish Communion with Worship Band
	11.45am	All-age Worship in St Anne’s
	5.30pm	Evensong

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Saturday 25th November 2023

Christmas will soon be upon us once more and we would be grateful for any donations for this year’s Christmas Fayre. We would also like your help in making this year’s event a great day for all.

As always, we rely on your support and generosity to provide please, the following items for the stalls:

Raffle Prizes, NEW Children’s Toys, Children’s Gifts,

Craft Items, Cakes bought/homemade, Jams/Chutneys, Jewellery, Toiletries, Bottles/Alcohol, Christmas Gifts, Tombola Prizes, Hamper Gifts, Chocolates & Sweets.

Any items can be brought to the Church Oak Room Foyer in small bags and boxes. Please label them ‘Christmas Fayre’.

We also need volunteers to help…

set up on Friday 24th November from 4pm.
clear away from 3pm on the Saturday.
during the Fayre itself in our tearooms as a waiter/waitress, preparing food or washing up.

If you could help out, we would love to hear from you. Please call the Parish Office on 01902 576809

Thank you again for your continued support.

Rev’d Ben and the Church Wardens

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

Jackie Evans, Christine Plowman, Lin Vawer, Jean Wellsbury, Rose Ferrier, Christopher Brookes, Clive Boucher, Doris Taylor, Nunzia Padulano, Neil Etchells, Barbara Cairns, Terry Taylor,

Bel Sprigg, Dave Charles, Anne & David Cove, Jo Cove, Brian Hopson, Grace Simkin, Alice Corbett, Maureen Farrier, Margaret Berrow, Helen Phillips.

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

Patrick Walker, Jim Wright, Jean Griffiths, Heather Hancher, Linda Round (Lynn),

Sarah Elliott (Sally), Barbara Gardiner, Kevin Drew, Mkenzie Jukes.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S

CHURCH, PENN

PRAYER DIARY

November 2023

God, our refuge and strength,

bring near the day when wars shall cease

and poverty and pain shall end,

that earth may know the peace of heaven

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional prayers can be found on the Lichfield Diocese website and Church of England website

https://www.lichfield.anglican...

https://www.churchofengland.or...

1.	Lord, we pray urgently for a peaceful resolution to the situation in Israel and Gaza. We pray for freedom and safety. We pray for healing for all who have been wounded in body and mind, and for those who have lost family members.
2.	We pray for all who are struggling with difficult relationships. Help people to work and live together in peace and love. Please help any living in abusive situations to find a way to leave.
3.	We pray for all who need the support provided by the foodbank. Thank you for those who work there and all who donate supplies. Help the foodbank clients know your love for them through receiving these food parcels.
4.	We pray for all local councillors. May those elected serve their communities with integrity and diligence, for the good of all, whatever their political affiliation.
5.	Sunday As we come to worship, we remember churches around the world, and pray with them for your kingdom to come, on earth as it is in heaven.
6.	We pray today for the leaders and congregation at St Philip’s, Penn Fields. May your loving presence be known by all, and among those who they work with.
7.	We pray for refugees and asylum seekers, as they try to find a safe place to settle. Help governments to make wise and just decisions around how to manage the issues raised.
8.	We pray today for anyone we know who is unwell, for all in hospital, and for those awaiting test results. Keep them in your peace, Lord, and may they know your loving arms around them. Bless all who are caring for others at home or in hospital.
9.	Today we pray for workers in the busy and stressful hospitality sector. May the pubs and restaurants in our area be calm places for enjoyment and friendship, free from disruptive behaviour.
10.	We pray for those who work in all types of office and administration work. May they work with care and diligence. We ask your special blessing on Sue in our church office.

11.	We pray for our world, with all the problems of climate change. Please protect all who live in difficult environments. Help governments and individuals to act responsibly to care for your creation. Show each of us one small thing we can do to help.
12.	Remembrance Sunday. Today we remember all who have lost their lives in times of war, both military and civilians, and those other loved ones who we remember with thanks. Please be close to all who are bereaved today.
13.	We give thanks for all those who come to the Coffee Morning and for Joy, Jo and Sally who run it. Thank you for all who have found new friends there and for the way they support one another.
14.	We pray for the schools in our parish, for all who work there, and for our children who attend. May they be happy communities where children learn and grow into positive productive people.
15.	Please help all prison staff to act with fairness, firmness and compassion towards prison inmates, and to encourage them towards a new start when they are released.
16.	We pray for those living in war zones around the world, in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere. Thank you for all who work for peace. Give wisdom to all world leaders, and strength to relief agencies working with displaced people.
17.	Dear Lord, please encourage us as we pray on our own or with others. Bless all who take part in the WhatsApp prayer group and the Friday prayers, and those who post their requests on the boards. May we always give thanks as you answer our prayers.
18.	We pray for our Saturday service congregation today, as they spend time worshipping and listening to you. We pray that you would draw close to each one in whatever way they need.
19.	Sunday We pray for the other churches in Penn as they meet for worship, for Springdale Methodist, the United Reformed, Penn Christian Centre, St Michael’s. Bless them all.
20.	We pray for residents and staff in care homes within our parish. Thank you for those who visit and lead services there and share the love of Jesus with the residents.

21.	We pray for all who work in the busy retail sector. Give them patience with difficult customers. Please encourage small independent stores who are finding things challenging at this time.
22.	We ask you to bless and encourage our church wardens and PCC, and help them make wise decisions for the running of our church.
23.	Please care for all who live alone. May they know your love and companionship, and find support and friendship from your people.
24.	We pray today for people seeking direction for the way ahead, especially those considering their call to some type of ministry. We also pray for those already in training for lay or ordained ministry.
25.	Today is our Christmas Fayre. We pray that all who help and all who attend would have an enjoyable time, and that there would be an atmosphere of celebration and fun. We pray that the money raised would be used wisely.
26.	Sunday. Today we pray for all our clergy. Give them vision, faith, love, wisdom, patience, and perseverance as they serve others.
27.	Loving God, we pray for those in our church and parish who are most vulnerable. Help us to be a church that is willing to bring hospitality and welcome to all. May we always reflect your love to all in our community.
28.	We pray for all who struggle with mental health issues, especially today for those who feel they cannot go on. Please give them hope and help, as each one needs.
29.	We pray for those who meet at Christchurch, Tettenhall Wood. Encourage them in their walk with you and their support of one another. Help those who plan services and other activities to listen to your guidance in their preparation.
30.	We pray for all who lead Morning Prayer each day and those who come to pray and worship. We pray today for anyone we know who is in special need in any way.

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