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8.30am Said Eucharist 10.00am Sung Eucharist

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Tuesday 10.15am Morning Prayer Thursday 10.00am Said Eucharist

Coffee morning

Tuesday 10.30-11.30am

Next Sunday 11th February

Sunday next before Lent 8.30am Said Eucharist 10.00am Thanks & Praise with Baptism

Next Week’s Readings 2 Kings 2: 1-12; Psalm 50; 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Mark 9: 2-9

Holy Innocents Kingsbury

holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk

4th February 2018, Second Sunday before Lent, Year B

Welcome to Holy Innocents.

To use the loop system, switch your hearing aid to ‘T’.

If you would like someone to be mentioned in the prayers today please ask one of the ministers before the service begins.

Readings & Hymns for today

Stand when the hymn begins.

Processional hymn:

1. All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam!

Refrain: O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

2.Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him, alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

3.Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest us both warmth and light.

4.All ye that are of tender heart, Forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care!

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5.Let all things their Creator bless, And worship him in humbleness, O praise Him, alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in

One! Trans. William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Based on St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)

COLLECT

Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and forever. Amen

OLD TESTAMENT READING

Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31 A reading from the book of Proverbs.

Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice?

The LORD created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth— when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world’s first bits of soil. When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on

the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race.

For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

PSALM 104

R Blessed the lord O my soul.

There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it. These all look to you to give them their food in due season; when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. R When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground. R

May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works-- who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke. R

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I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD. R

Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Praise the LORD! R

NEW TESTAMENT READING

Colossians 1: 1-14 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Colossians.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. For the word of the Lord Thanks be to God

Gradual Hymn:

O Christ the same, through all our story's pages, Our loves and hopes, our failures and our fears; Eternal Lord, the King of all the ages, Unchanging still, amid the passing years: O living Word, the source of all creation, Who spread the skies, and set the stars ablaze, O Christ the same, who wrought our whole salvation, We bring our thanks for all our yesterdays. O Christ the same, the friend of sinners, sharing Our inmost thoughts, the secrets none

can hide, Still as of old upon your body bearing The marks of love, in triumph glorified: O Son of Man, who stooped for us from heaven, O Prince of life, in all your saving power, O Christ the same, to whom our hearts are given, We bring our thanks for this the present hour.

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O Christ the same, secure within whose keeping Our lives and loves, our days and years remain, Our work and rest, our waking and our sleeping, Our calm and storm, our pleasure and our pain: O Lord of love, for all our joys and sorrows, For all our hopes, when earth shall fade and flee, O Christ the same, beyond our brief tomorrows, We bring our thanks for all that is to be.

By Timothy Dudley-Smith Words © 1984 Hope Publishing Company

GOSPEL READING

John 1: 1-14 The Lord be with you And also with you

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you O Lord

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a

witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.

This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Offertory Hymn:

1. Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,

When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room For Thy holy nativity.

Refrain O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee.

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2.Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang, Proclaiming thy royal degree; But in lowly birth didst thou come to earth, And in great humility. Refrain 3.The foxes found rest, and the birds had its nest In the shade of the cedar tree; But thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee. Refrain 4.Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word, That should set thy people free; But with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn, They bore thee to Calvary. Refrain 5.When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing, At thy coming to victory, Let thy voice call me home, saying, “Yet there is room, There is room at my side for thee.”

By Emily E.S.Elliott (1836-97)

Communion Hymn:

1. There is a redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.

Thank you, O my Father, For giving us your Son, And leaving your Spirit Till the work on Earth is done.

2. Jesus my redeemer, Name above all names, Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Oh, for sinners slain. 3. When I stand in Glory, I will see His face, And there I'll serve my King forever, In that holy place.

By Keith Green (1953-1982) & Melody Green (b.1946)

POST COMMUNION PRAYER God our creator, by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise, and the bread of life at the heart of your Church: may we who have been nourished at your table on earth be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross and enjoy the delights of eternity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Recessional Hymn:

Thy hand, O God, has guided Thy flock, from age to age; The wondrous tale is written, Full clear, on every page; Our fathers owned thy goodness, And we their deeds record; And both of this bear witness: One Church, one faith, one Lord.

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Thy heralds brought glad tidings To greatest, as to least; They bade men rise, and hasten To share the great King's feast; And this was all their teaching, In every deed and word, To all alike proclaiming One Church, one faith, one Lord.

Thy mercy will not fail us, Nor leave thy work undone; With thy right hand to help us, The victory shall be won; And then, by men and angels, Thy name shall be adored, And this shall be their anthem: One Church, one faith, one Lord.

By Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821-1891) CCl 424001 dated 04.02.2018

Notices Diary of upcoming events: for details see notices below or notices in church.

At the 10am today Natasha is away presiding at All Saints' Queensbury, to cover for their vicar Kate who has broken her ankle. If you find you have some old £1 coins and would like to get rid of them, although not legal tender and not to be used as part of the collection, please put them in the collection bag and I can use them as a donation and change them at the bank. Thank you Julia. Lent approaches - and so if you have any palm crosses from last year please bring them in by Sunday 11 February so they can

be used to make the ash for Ash Wednesday. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on 14 February. We are holding a service at 8pm, the Ascension Wembley Park and All Saints Queensbury will hold daytime services at 10am. This is a day when all regular churchgoers should try to get to a church service. Leaflets and signup sheets are now available for the Churches Together Lent Groups which start on 15 February. Also volunteers are sought to help provide a light meal for the group we are hosting on Thursday lunchtimes.

Day Date Time Event Place

Wed 14 Feb 8pm Ash Wednesday Eucharist

Church

Lent groups begin

Sat 17 Feb Every Sat. In Lent

10.00am Stations of the Cross

Church

Sun 18 Feb 11.15am Traidcraft Church

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A service of Stations of the Cross will be held in church every Saturday in Lent, at 10am, starting from 17 February. Save the Date To celebrate its 80th birthday Oliver Goldsmith School is holding an open day on Saturday 30th of June. They especially invite former pupils and staff.

Are you looking for something interesting and rewarding to do this year? Then consider volunteering at one of Brent’s Community Libraries. If you want to find out more please speak to Judy Hubert. No cash for the collection? You can give to Holy Innocents by card or paypal online. Go to www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk and click the ‘donate now’ link on the left.

These notices are uploaded each week to our website – so if you are away and would

like to keep in touch look at www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk

If you are holding a church event please include it in these notices so that our different congregations can hear about it. Email kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com or put them in Dianna’s in tray in the choir vestry by Wednesday evening for inclusion the following Sunday.

For your prayers

The Sick: Dorothy & Karina James; Janet May, Evelyn Holder. Others in need of prayer: Stan Carter; Ann East, Germaine Taylor, Phyllis Belgrave. Recently Departed: Pat Bain Anniversary of death: John James; Emily Barrett; C J Cumberlidge; Minnie Bishop; Edith Jarvis; Ethel Hill; Charles Lowton.

Contact Details

Vicar: Revd Natasha Woodward 020 8204 7531 natasha.c.woodward@gmail.com twitter: @kingsburyvicar Asst. Curate: Revd Samuel Hameem 0748 175 3258 hameem_77@yahoo.com Hon. Asst. Curate: Revd Angela Hopkins 020 8907 1045 Licensed Lay Minister Pat Beazley 020 8723 0243 Pastoral Assistant Carl Berry 020 8204 3451 Parish Administrator Dianna Wong 020 8205 4089 (9.30am-12pm Tue & Thu) Kingsbury.holy.innocents@gmail.com Churchwardens: Judy Hubert 020 8205 8290 Domino Champe 020 8200 1004 PCC Treasurer Macaulay Ndukwe 020 8205 7248 Gift Aid Officer: Julia Day 020 8204 6157 Hall Bookings: Julia Day 020 8204 6157/ 07818885259 Caroline Pascoe 07773 122 067

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Sacristan: Mike Willingham 020 8205 4168 Asst Sacristan: Pat Smith 020 8200 7264 Mother’s Union: Liz Holmes 020 8205 6139 Book Group contact Rev’d Angela Hopkins (above) Brownies Peggy Brand 020 8205 7597 Website www.holyinnocentskingsbury.org.uk