Sunday 8th November 2015
Twenty third Sunday after Trinity
4 pm Evening Prayer
Service Leader & Preacher Pastor David Roche
Worship Leader: Karim Girgis
Readings: Psalm 127, Mark 12:38-44
Collect
Almighty and eternal God, you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
grant to us the same faith and power of love, that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship; 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. Amen.
Today: Jesus measures the widow's offering, based not on the amount that she gave, but on the amount that she kept back for her own use, nothing! This vignette calls for
wholehearted self-giving that transcends dollars as our lives give back to God everything of who we are because of all that He is. Giving to God should be an act of worship and not out of compulsion. Giving is an expression of love and gratitude for the grace of God in our life. We don’t give to get back we’re simply saying to the Lord it all belongs to Him and we want to honour Christ in response to what he has done in our life so that his Kingdom may be extended.
Anglicans worldwide are being invited to observe Advent in a fun and prayerful way through a global online Advent Calendar called AdventWord. Sign up and you will receive a daily meditation at 5am and you respond by posting a picture that reflects the theme on Instagram and other social media. The pictures combine to create the Advent Calendar in real time. Go for it - come on All Saints’!
Notices
All Saints Family Service Day at Heart for Lebanon on Saturday 14 November 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. H4L commits to providing monthly food packs to desperately hungry and oppressed families from Syria and Iraq. Location: H4L warehouse in Sabtiye, after we finish we can enjoy some pizza together. For rides or directions meet at church at 8:15 AM. Please sign up with Phil Taddei,
phillyla@gmail.com, 71-417-029.
Space is limited.
Are you new to All Saints? Please complete a contact sheet with your email, so you can get our news and events and register your kids for Young Church and Youth Group.
Young church helpers needed - We take our
children’s ministry very seriously and want to give them the best we possibly can. This year we lack enough helpers, would you consider serving on the Young Church team rota every now and then? No need to prepare, just help out. Please see Amy.
Joining the prayer team - would you like to consider joining the prayer team? We are looking for people willing to pray for others during our Sunday services. We are especially short of men. Full training will be given, please speak with David for more information.
Little Sheep Toddler Play & Coffee Morning
Friday November 13 - Invite your friends all welcome - 10 am - midday. In the Church Hall
(See Neil and Sarah)
All Saints’ Advent prayer walk (all age)
Saturday November 28 - assemble Church Car park at 10am. The walk will be a loop and take approx one hour and thirty mins.
Worship team music practice
Saturday November 28 - 10am - 11:30. If you are a regular member or would like to play/sing come along - see David or Amy.
Jumble Sale - Sunday November 29
Come and hunt for bargains on the Bric a Brac, and 'Gently-used' clothing stalls! Proceeds help to support our Prison Ministry. Please see
Dorothy for more info. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any donated books.
A friend of our congregation has an apartment for rent in Verdun: Maya Beydoun <mayabeydoun@
If only English speaking, please contact 70-044758.
Verdun, Sakiet Aljanzeer, 330 sqm, 4bedrooms, 2living, 1dining room, spacious terrace, parking, concierge, AC, heating system, generator.
If interested, please contact Tel: 70- 388 257.If only English speaking, please contact 70-044758.
