Second Newsletter for November 2020
We welcome our new priest to our benefice Rev. Louise Vincer.
Rev Louise has met with many of us through two online zoom ‘coffee and chat’ events. These were enjoyed by all of us as we met with Louise and at the same time got to know each other better. If you missed out then hopefully you will have a chance to meet her as she continues to build relationships in the church and wider community in the coming weeks and months.
During lockdown 2 we have been able to use zoom to meet for services, for socialising and for group activities. Just a reminder that the church is still open on Wednesdays from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for anyone who would like to visit it for personal prayer.
There’s so much in the news nowadays about our struggling with Lockdown 2. These prayers may help us to cope through these difficult times. (www.churchofengland.org/resources)
Prayer about the outbreak
Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer for anyone who is ill or feeling isolated
O God, help me to trust you,
help me to know that you are with me,
help me to believe that nothing can separate me
from your love
revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Advent starts on Sunday 29th November.
The candles on the Advent wreath symbolize hope, love, joy and peace. The fifth candle, called the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas to remind us of the light Jesus brings to the world. This Advent wreath (below) could be used during Advent to mark the Sundays. You might like to use it on Sundays in Advent when you see the Advent candle being lit during the service in church. At home you might join in by making a mark or writing in on a candle on the wreath the word which goes with the candle on that particular Sunday in Advent – hope, joy, love or peace.
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Keep safe & God bless you all
Rev. Louise Vincer email: louise.vincer@stmaryschartham.org
Churchwardens:
Robin Slowe Tel 01227 732431 email:robin@stmaryschartham.org
Cathy Arnold Tel: 01227 731960 email: cathy@stmaryschartham.org
Cathy Arnold, 22/11/2020