Weekly Message

A message from Rachel our Curate

To my family in Christ,

Last Sunday we looked at the story of the talents and considered how important it is to be faithful with what God has given us. Following on from this we might consider that when we faithfully use and develop our gifts, we bring something of the kingdom of heaven into others' lives. Equally, there are consequences in not using the gifts from God, namely that someone, somewhere misses out. 

Throughout this week it has really been on my heart to encourage you to notice your talents, because no-one else has the gifts that you have. This is how the church thrives - when we all pool our God-given resources together.

And so I want to thank you for all that you are doing to keep this alternative 'lockdown form' of church going. Your amazing efforts are not going unnoticed: outreach plans are being made for Christmas which is fast approaching, people are kindly delivering essential communications, numerous social and spiritual zoom meetings are occurring and many of you helped collect the 150 Food bank Christmas hampers, which we will deliver to those in need on 19th December. We simply cannot do ‘church’ without you and your wonderful commitment.

Prayer 

Draw your Church together, O God,
into one great company of disciples,
together following our Lord Jesus Christ
into every walk of life,
together serving him in his mission to the world,
and together witnessing to his love
wherever we serve.
Amen

God bless your week,

Revd Rachel Winn, Curate

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After the service, we’ll have the opportunity to break into groups for fellowship. 
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Bible Reading:  Matthew 25: 31-end

Collect:

God the Father,
help us to hear the call of Christ the King
and to follow in his service
whose kingdom has no end
for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, one glory.
Amen

Friday 25th December 
10.00 am Christmas Family Service?
2.00 pm Join Family and Friends for Christmas Dinner?

Let us hope so, but we don't know yet!!

As we look ahead to the feast of Christ the King and the approach of Advent and Christmas, this week's diocese reflection comes from the Rev Helen Burn, Vicar of St Justus, Rochester and Evangelism Team Lead, who considers the power of telling stories about our own faith at this time, bringing 'comfort and joy'.

Advent Trail  - Coming to the streets near you

This is an opportunity for all ages to walk around the roads between St Luke's and St Augustine’s and spot one of the twenty-four numbered Advent Trail boards, each with a text relating to the Christmas story.  Advent Trail leaflets will be available to download from Friday 27th November via next week's newsletter and our website. This is a community outreach event so do involve your friends and neighbours.

Keep us informed 

Bromley Foodbank - 12 days of Christmas

Please find a poster here giving details of the needs of the foodbank for Christmas hampers. If you could donate your Christmas items via the black box outside the vicarage by 25th November that would be most helpful. Christmas hampers are already being packed and it takes time to do this and distribute them to the clients