Worcester Diocese Podcast

A sermon podcast for the 2nd Sunday before Advent from Doug Chaplin, Discipleship and Lay Training Officer.

Collect

Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Prayers Please pray for_ • peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict • Revd. Tom and his family • those who are unwell, inc. George, Mel & Tim • those who have died, inc. John & Stewasrt • those living in Adams Hill, Clent, and Littleton Place, Hagley. Readings for Sunday 17 November * Daniel 12.1-3 * Psalm 16 * Hebrews 10.11-14, 19-25 * Mark 13.1-8 *

Diocesan Prayers

Mon 18 St Peter, Bengeworth Please pray for the successful appointment of a Youth and Children’s worker and that we would hear God’s voice as we seek his vision for St Peter’s Church in Bengeworth. Clergy: Andy Smith Tue 19 Hampton w Sedgeberrow & Hinton We pray for the continuing fellowship between the three Churches. completion of the building project at Hampton and for the development of our lay leadership and ministry. Clergy: Patrick Wooster & Nick Wright, Readers: Elaine Major, Laura Hillman & Helen Black (in training) Wed 20 The Protestant Church of Central Germany Please pray for the upcoming Synod meeting (20-23 November). May God bless the community of synod members and grant them wise decisions leading our church. Thur 21 Evesham w Norton & Lenchwick Please pray for our churchwardens during our vacancy. For Katy Tarplee, Administrator, the ministry team and the PCCs, for clarity, vision and discernment. For Evesham Vale Welcomes Refugees, for the Yellow Scarf addiction recovery programme and for Stay and Play parent and toddler group. For our ALMs. Clergy: Caroline Green, Andy Green, Peter Knight, John Green, Prajna Lad. Reader: Julie Westlake Fri 22 Retired Clergy in Pershore and Evesham Deanery We pray for our retired clergy and their families in Pershore and Evesham Deanery. We give thanks for their ministry and support and pray for those among them in particular need at this time. Sat 23 Growing as Kingdom People Heavenly Father, empower us to advance Your kingdom. Fill us with Your Spirit, that our words and deeds may reflect Your love and draw others to You. Amen Hagley & Clent The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Thomas Owen as Rector of the Benefice of Hagley and Clent. Bishop Martin will license Tom on Thursday 5th December , at 7:00pm, at St, John’s Church, Hagley. Please remember Tom, his wife Robyn, and their children Anah and Jacob, as they leave their current parish, their schools and friends; and arrive in Hagley to make new friends and contacts.