COLLECT

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,

we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern

both our hearts and bodies

in the ways of your laws

and the works of your commandments;

that through your most mighty protection, both her and ever,

we may be preserved in body and soul;

through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Amen.

FIRST READING Romans 10: 5-15

Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that "the person who does these things will live by them." But the righteousness that comes from faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) "or 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say?

"The word is near you,

on your lips and in your heart"

(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, "No one who believes in him will be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Reader: This is the word of the Lord

All: Thanks be to God

THE GOSPEL READING … Matthew 14: 22-23

ALL – Glory to Christ our Saviour

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid."

Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

Reader: This is the Gospel of Christ

All: Praise to Christ our Lord

INTERCESSIONS

Please continue to pray for all who are sick and in our hearts especially:

Linda Hall, Eileen Pidgeon, ,Joan Jackson, Jackie Morley, Andrew West, Jack Sapsworth, Jan Hendle, Edna Harris, Logan Matthews, Mary Cook, Wally Hunt, Peggy O’Neal, Sheila Gilbert, Beryl Sheen, Janice Waters

Please pray for these church members at home: Betty Slater,

Gwen Hare, Gwen Wells, Madge Jee, Christine Fevyer, Joyce Dyson

Joan Hopkins,Barbara Pattenden, Jane Challis

We remember before God those who have died:

Raymond Swan, Alison Smith, Maureen Bunner. Tony Eldridge.

Richard Hince, Alan Bunner, Catherine LeConte, Sylvia Rayner,

Karen Blyth, Brenda Nott

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sunday
Trinity 8 / 10th August / 8.00am
9.30 am
11.15 am
1.00p.m.2.30pm / Communion (BCP)
Parish Communion
Parish Centre Service
Baptism
Baptism
Wednesday / 13th August / 10.15 am
2.00pm / Holy Communion
Care Committee Garden Party (Parish Centre)
Thursday / 14th August / 8.00pm / Compline
Saturday / 16th August / 3.00pm / Baptism
Sunday
Trinity 9 / 17th August / 9.30am
. / Parish Communion
(Austen Smith)

NOTICES

Coffee money today will go to support CHUMS (Child Bereavement & Trauma Service) that strives to make a difference to the lives of many children who have been bereaved, or who may be suffering with other emotional wellbeing needs. There is no charge for coffee but any donations will be gratefully received. Thank you

13th August – 2.00pm – Parish Centre – Garden Party – Adults £5, Children under 5-12 £2, Children under 5 free. Admission by ticket only from

Judy Seymour/Dawn Clarke Care committee.

25th August – A Festival day of fun and praise (Celebrating 100 years of service by St. Albans Diocese. -Keysoe College Equestrian Centre.Keysoe

www.celebrate 100.org - Make a cake competition see Judy Seymour

13th September – Bike n Hike – Please sponsor a rider.

27th September – Quiet Day St Nicholas Church Hall, Barton 10-4pm

4th October – 7.00pm – Parish Centre – Harvest Supper – more details later.

The Care Committee are in need of one or two new sponsors for the Maintenance/Education of the 5 children they sponsor in Kenya, Nepal, Columbia and Ethiopia through G Plan International. If you would like to help with this please speak to Judy Seymour or Dawn Clark. Thank you.

Volunteers to help with the Laundry are desperately needed.

Please see Judy Seymour.

Welcome to

St Margaret’s Church, Streatley

Serving Streatley, Warden Hill,

Barton Hills and BraminghamPark

10th August 2014

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