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Published on Friday, 24 September 2021 20:13

Bart's Blog

Flower Festival open Saturday, Sunday & Monday

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 PLEASE AVOID out-of-date items, opened packets & fresh foods, as these cannot be used.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 SanctuaryAfter our August break the donations team are once again collecting and distributing. We have continued to respond to special requests over this time. Always needed are kitchen and household items, children's clothes and toys, toiletries and sanitary products. Larger items are welcome too, but help with transport would be appreciated. Special requests this week please for a small wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a desk lamp and a toaster.

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

Thankyou very much for your ongoing support. Please do not deliver to Church.

LIVING FAITH The Diocesan disciple course is being held at St Bart’s onWednesdays at7.30pmin the Church Hall Lounge.If you want to learn more about the Christian faith, this is a fantastic course that follows the church year, so what we discuss on the course enhances what we are hearing about on a Sunday in church.If you are interested please speak to Rev Ben, Rev Alison or leave your details with the Parish Office.

LITTLE ACORNS PLAYGROUPHELPERS NEEDED!!!

We are looking for a small team of helpers to set up all the activities and toys for our playgroup during term time only, either from 9.30pm on a Monday night or from 7.30am/8.00am on a Tuesday morning.It will not take long to set-up if we have enough helpers, and if anyone would also like to join our team in helping our Little Acorn's during playtime, that would be a fantastic help and support to our team and church. Our group will hopefully start running again soon.If you would like any more information, please call Donna Williams on 07546527300.Thank you & God Bless.

Life group requestWe are collecting picture postcards for the charity Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). The postcards are sold and money raised helps the work of this charity. The picture postcards can be of any age, but need to be whole, not the stamps cut out of them! There is a box at the back of the Church in which to place the donated postcards. Thank you.MAF and its partners provide help, peace, joy and love to isolated people across the developing world, they will provide disaster relief when devastation happens. It is an amazing charity

Thursday 30th September 7.30 is Penn Climate Actions meeting

All are welcome to attend via zoom. Angie from EcoWulf will be the guest speaker.

The details for Zoom are Zoom ID 719 0490 7054Password tWQ4Ku

To all Sidespersons, Readers and Intercessors -please note that there will be a short training session for you immediately after the 10.00am Service on Sunday 3rd October. It is important that you attend this, if at all possible. There have been many changes since we last had people carrying out their duties, due to Covid restrictions etc., and therefore it is important that you come along to this session even if you have been carrying out your duties over many years.

I have emailed out the rotas for October and November for the Sunday services and the rotas for October, November and December Saturday Services. If you have not received yours, or applied to go on the rotas and you have not heard from me, please contact me as soon as possible, either by email, by phone 01902 337478 or in Church.

Thank you very much for offering your services for the various roles. The time you give is very much appreciated.

God Bless Anne Edwards, Churchwarden.

Next Newsletter

The next Newsletter is planned to be available at the end of November. If you wish to submit an article or notice, please submit it to the editor, Sarah Slade, at magazine@stbarts.org.uk by Monday 8^th October. If you, or someone you know, wishes to advertise in the Newsletter please contact Jon Norden atads@stbarts.org.uk

New Church Heating System (Hurray!)

After many years we finally have a date to start work on our new heating system in St Bart’s.

It will begin on Tuesday 28^th September, the day after the flower festival.

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 bank 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”.

What’s on this week?
Sunday 26^th September	8.00am	Holy Communion
	Flower Festival in Church
10.00am	Parish Communion
11.45am	All-age Worship in St Anne’s
5.30pm	Evensong

Monday 27^th September	9.00am	Morning Prayer
	Flower Festival in Church
10.00am	Coffee Morning
4.00pm	Hoodie Choir

Tuesday 28^thSeptember	9.00am	Morning Prayer

Wednesday 29^th September	9.15am	Mid-week Holy Communion (Lady Chapel)
7.30pm	Living Faith (Church Hall Lounge)

Thursday 30^th September	9.00am	Morning Prayer
2.00pm	Bart’s Butterflies (St Anne’s Church)
2.00pm	Ashes Interment RIP Vera Gregg (Penn Cemetery)

Friday 1^st October	9.00am	Morning Prayer

Saturday 2^nd October	9.00am	Morning Prayer
5.30pm	Holy Communion

Sunday 3^rd October	8.00am	Holy Communion
10.00am	Parish Communion
11.45am	All-age Worship in St Anne’s
5.30pm	Evensong

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

Brian Hopson, Jeanette Saunders, Jane Green, Wendy Carly,Linda Harris, Maggie Perry,

Stella & Bluebell, Katrina Jones, Baby Lilly,Paul Lengkong, Margaret Reade,

Naomi Williams, Baby Lily Wong,Paul Challenor,Jackie Evans, Alice Corbett, Grace Simkin, Jutta Dougan, Thomas Griffiths, Lucy Harris, Keren Anthony, Deryk Vernon.

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

Jacqueline Warrington (Mary), Deirdre Storer, Janette Fellows (Jan).

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH, PENN PRAYER DIARY October 2021

1.	We give thanks for all those working on the Heating Project in church. We pray that all will go smoothly so we will have a warm church by Christmas. We also pray that all the money will come in to pay for it.
2.	We pray for all who work at New Cross and the other hospitals in our area. Many staff are exhausted and the pressures continue month after month. We also pray for all our GP’s, that they will work out ways to see people face to face safely.
3.	SUNDAY Today the people at St Anne’s are celebrating Harvest. We give thanks for all the Lord’s provision for us. We pray for our farmers, and all involved in the processing and transport of our food. We also give thanks for all those who work in our local shops.
4.	We give thanks for Joy, Sally and Jo who work so hard to make the Coffee Morning a success, and for all who have found friends there. We pray for Carly as she leads the hoodie choir practice this afternoon.
5.	Matlosane - We pray for the clergy and people in this diocese in South Africa. May those who live in the villages be encouraged as they worship together week by week.
6.	We pray for all who are following the Living Faith course and Alison as she leads it. We also pray for Melissa as she shares the love of the Lord with those around her, and continues with her language study.
7.	There are many chaplains who serve in care homes, and hospitals, and other places of work. As we give thanks for them we pray that they will be able to share the love of the Lord with those they meet.
8.	We give thanks for our Choir as they practice this evening and prepare to lead worship on Sunday Evening. Those who come to this service find the music a great help as they worship.
9.	This weekend the Worship Band lead the worship, today at 5.30pm and tomorrow at the 10.00am service. May they and all who come find their music helps them to worship the Lord.
10.	SUNDAY We give thanks for our clergy who lead worship and preach. Fill them with Your Spirit Lord. We pray for those who read the lesson, lead intercessions, the stewards, and those who clean the church.

11.	We pray for the staff in our schools, that they will have wisdom to know how to keep everyone as safe as possible while encouraging the children in a good learning environment.
12.	We pray for the people and clergy in our link diocese in Saskatchewan, Canada. May those who belong to small churches be encouraged and reach out to others to share their faith.
13.	We pray for all who come to the Mid-Week Communion and for Alison as she leads it. We also pray for those who come to the Mothers’ Union Communion Service today.
14.	We pray for all the groups for very young children at St Bart’s, especially today for Bart’s Butterflies’ who are meeting at St Anne’s. May they all be able to park safely.
15.	We give thanks for Catherine and pray that she will have wisdom in her role as administrator at the church in North London.
16.	We pray for all the frail and elderly people who live in the care homes. We also pray for all who work in them that they will be able to get the protective clothing that they need.
17.	SUNDAY We give thanks that we are able to worship freely today, and pray for those who have to pray and read their Bible in secret. We pray for the families who bring their children to be baptised at St Bart’s.
18.	Today should be the Prayers for Healing. We remember those who are sick or in special need. We especially pray for people who are afraid to go out and all who have mental health problems.
19.	In some parts of Asia it is very hard to be a Christian, so we pray for them that they will have courage to live and work for the Lord. We pray for those who are rejected by their families and communities.
20.	We pray for Anthony Arul and his family as they serve the Lord in their church in Malaysia. May they all have good health. Give Anthony wisdom to know how best to serve the people in his parish.

21.	We give thanks for all who serve in our armed forces. We also pray for those who struggle to adapt to civilian life when they leave. Help them to find work and friends in their communities.
22.	We pray for people in prison at this difficult time that they will know peace and strength to live with the challenges of covid in addition to other problems they face. We pray for all who work in our prisons.
23.	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 pray for all those wo work in our criminal justice system.
24.	SUNDAY Today we give thanks for our two organists who enrich our worship with their talented playing. May all our worship encourage us to live every day for the Lord.
25.	We pray for students and staff at universities and colleges. May they be able to have face to face lectures as many find zoom very difficult. We also pray that the students will be able to enjoy leisure activities safely.
26.	Germany - We give thanks and pray for the people who live in our link diocese of Mechlenberg. May clergy and people be encouraged and strengthened in their faith day by day.
27.	There are two weddings at St Bart’s this week. We pray for the couples getting married and those who lead the services.
28.	We pray for all who work in the Emergency services, giving thanks for their dedication and care. Protect them from people who would harm them or their vehicles.
29.	We give thanks for the Knit and Natter group and pray that they will be able to continue to meet and enjoy the company of friends in a safe environment.
30.	This weekend many people will celebrate Halloween. We pray for safety and restraint. Lord, let your light shine that good will overcome evil.
31.	SUNDAY We give thanks for all the children who come to the services and pray for those who care for them and teach them about the Lord and His Word. May they grow up to know and follow the Lord.

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