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Welcome to St Margaret’s Church IfieldLoved as you are

Sunday 22nd January 2017 Epiphany 3

All are welcome to St Margaret’s and we encourage all to take part fully in this service. If you have mobility issues that make it difficult for you to come and receive communion or laying-on-of-hands for healing, should you want

to, then do please notify our sides-people, and we will come to you.Please do stay for coffee served at the back of church after the service. There is a toilet at the back of church should you need to use it during the service.

THE GATHERINGWe stand at the entrance of the choir and clergy and sing:

1. Thou, whose almighty word 2.Thou, who didst come to bringchaos and darkness heard, on thy redeeming wingand took their flight; healing and sight,hear us, we humbly pray, health to the sick in mind,and where the gospel-day sight to the inly blind,sheds not its glorious ray, O now to all mankindlet there be light! let there be light!

3. Spirit of truth and love, 4. Holy and blessed three,life-giving, holy dove, glorious Trinity,speed forth thy flight; wisdom, love, might;move on the water’s face, boundless as ocean’s tidebearing the lamp of grace, rolling in fullest pride,and in earth’s darkest place through the earth far and widelet there be light! let there be light!

‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’ (Romans 15:7)

THE PRAYER OF PREPARATIONAll Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires

known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS OF PENITENCE Celebrant Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is

this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength’. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’. There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

All Amen. Lord have mercy.

Celebrant The grace of God has dawned upon the world through our Saviour Jesus Christ, who sacrificed himself for us to purify a people as his own. Let us confess our sins.

All Lord God, we have sinned against you; we have done evil in your sight. We are sorry and repent. Have mercy on us according to your love. Wash away our wrongdoing and cleanse us from our sin. Renew a right spirit within us and restore to us the joy of your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Celebrant Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis is sung

Michael Perry © 1982 The Jubilate Group

Glory be to God in heaven,Peace to those who love him well;On the earth let all his people Speak his grace, his wonders tell.Lord, we praise you for your glory,Mighty Father, heaven’s king;Hear our joyful adorationAnd accept the thanks we bring.

Only Son of God the Father,Lamb who takes our sin away,Now with him in triumph seated –For your mercy, Lord we pray.Jesus Christ, most high and holy,Saviour, you are God aloneIn the glory of the FatherWith the Spirit: Three in One!


THE COLLECTCelebrant Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles

the wonder of your saving presence: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; 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

We sit for the readings.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORDFirst Reading Isaiah 9:1-4

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God

Second Reading 1Corinthians 1:10-18

This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God

Hymn Martin J. Nystrom. Copyright © 1983 Restoration Music Ltd./ Adm. by Sovereign Music UK.

AS THE DEER pants for the water,So my soul longs after You.You alone are my heart's desireAnd I long to worship You.


You alone are my strength, my shield,To You alone may my spirit yield.You alone are my heart's desireAnd I long to worship You.

I want You more than gold or silver,Only You can satisfy.You alone are the real joy-giverAnd the apple of my eye.

You're my Friend and You are my Brother,Even though You are a King.I love You more than any other,So much more than anything.

Remain standing and turn to face the Gospel:

The Gospel ReadingMatthew 4:12-23

The Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

All Glory to you, O Lord.

At the end:This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All Praise to you, O Christ.Remain standing until the Priest has introduced the Sermon:

THE SERMON


THE AFFIRMAION OF FAITH

Do you believe and trust in God the Father who made all things?

All: We believe and trust in Him.

Do you believe and trust in His son, Jesus Christ who redeemed the world.


Do you believe and trust in His Holy Spirit who gives life to the people of God?


This is the faith of the churchAll: This is our faith, we believe and trust in one God, Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONPrayers for the Church, the world, and for all human need. After each petition the following responses may be used:

Lord in your mercyAll Hear our prayer

and at the end of the prayers: Merciful father,All accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,

our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.


THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENTWe stand to share the peace:The PeaceCelebrant Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace. Of the

increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. All And also with you.Celebrant Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

As the Body of Christ receives its life from God, and offers its life to God, so we, as members of that Body, greet each other in love.

The Preparation of the TableThe Taking of the Bread and Wine

Should you wish to make a donation to the work of St Margaret’s church a collection bowl is passed around during the following hymn. If you are a UK Tax Payer do please consider placing your gift in one of the yellow GiftAid envelopes provided and complete the required details as this will

enable us to claim back 25p/£1 donated. Thank you!

Just as I am, without one pleabut that thy blood was shed for me,and that thou bidst me come to thee,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, though tossed aboutwith many a conflict, many a doubt,fightings and fears within, without,O lamb of God, I come.


Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;sight, riches, healing of the mind,yea, all I need, in thee to find,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, thou wilt receive,wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve:because thy promise I believe,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am (thy love unknownhas broken every barrier down),now to be thine, yea, thine alone,O lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, of that free lovethe breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,here for a season, then above,O lamb of God, I come.

Celebrant Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread and wine to offer which the earth has given and human hands have made. They will become for us the bread of life and cup of salvation.

All Blessed be God for ever.


We sit or stand for:The Eucharistic Prayer

The Lord is hereAll His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give thanks and praise.

Celebrant All honour and praise be yours always and everywhere, mighty creator, ever-living God, through Jesus Christ your only son our Lord: for at this time we celebrate your glory made present in our midst. In the coming of the Magi the King of all the world was revealed to the nations.In the waters of baptism Jesus was revealed as the Christ, the Saviour sent to redeem us. In the water made wine the new creation was revealed at the wedding feast. Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy.Therefore with all the angels of heaven we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name and sing our joyful hymn of praise:

(Gathering Mass © Paul Inwood/OCP) Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of pow'r and God of might. Heaven and earth, heaven and earth, are full of your glory, your power and might.Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!


Blessed, blessed is he who comes. Blessed, blessed is he who comes.Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heav'ns!

We praise and bless you, loving Father, through Jesus Christ, our Lord; and as we obey his command, send your Holy Spirit, that broken bread and wine outpoured may be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

On the night before he died he had supper with his friends and, taking bread, he praised you. He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

When supper was ended he took the cup of wine. Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did, in him we plead with confidence his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation, we proclaim his death and resurrection until he comes in glory.

Jesus Christ is Lord:All Lord, by your cross and resurrection


You have set us free.You are the Saviour of the world.

Lord of all life, help us to work together for that daywhen your kingdom comes and justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth. Look with favour on your people, gather us in your loving arms and bring us with St Margaret and all the saints to feast at your table in heaven. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s PrayerAll Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,your kingdom come, your will be done,on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sins,as we forgive those who sin against us.Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadThe Priest breaks the consecrated bread


We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.

The Giving of CommunionJesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper.

All Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

Draw near with faith. Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for you. Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

We sing the Agnus Dei.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,grant us peace.

All are welcome to either come and receive Communion or a blessing. If you would like a blessing rather than to receive Communion (the bread and wine)

then please keep hold of your service sheet as you approach the servers at front of the church.


Laying on of hands for healing is offered in the south aisle chapel during the distribution of communion. This ministry is offered for your own needs

or for someone who maybe on your heart and mind at this time.

Those who are going into hospital in the coming week, or for some other reason, and who would like to be anointed with oil of healing and prayed for

by a priest please do have a word with a priest after the service – they will gladly offer you this ministry.

Communion Hymns

O love, how deep, how broad, how high,it fills the heart with ecstasy,that God, the Son of God, should takeour mortal form for mortals' sake!

He sent no angel to our raceof higher or of lower place,but wore the robe of human framehimself, and to this lost world came.

For us he was baptised and borehis holy fast and hungered sore,for us temptations sharp he knew;for us the tempter overthrew.

For us to wicked powers betrayed,scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,he bore the shameful cross and death,for us at length gave up his breath.For us he rose from death again;for us he went on high to reign;for us he sent his Spirit here,to guide, to strengthen and to cheer.‘Accept one another for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you.’

(Romans 15:7)

To him whose boundless love has wonsalvation for us through his Son,to God the Father, glory beboth now and through eternity.

The Prayers after CommunionCelebrant Almighty Father, whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is

the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; for he is alive and reigns, now and forever.

All Amen.

All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

THE BLESSINGCelebrant Christ the Son of God perfect in you the image of his

glory and gladden your hearts with the good news of his kingdom; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen.THE DISMISSAL

Celebrant We go into the world to walk in God’s light, to rejoice in God’s love, and to reflect God’s glory.


Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All In the name of Christ. Amen.

HymnJohn Bell and Graham Maule Copyright © 1987, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. agent

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?Will you go where you don’t knowand never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? Will you leave yourself behindif I but call your name?Will you care for cruel and kindand never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare, will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Will you let the blinded seeif I but call your name?Will you set the prisoners freeand never be the same?Will you kiss the leper clean


and do such as this unseen,and admit to what I meanin you and you in me? Will you love the ‘you’ you hideif I but call your name?Will you quell the fear insideand never be the same? Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me? Lord, your summons echoes truewhen you but call my name.Let me turn and follow youand never be the same.In your company I’ll gowhere your love and footsteps show.Thus I’ll move and live and growin you and you in me.

A copy of this order of service is available on St Margaret’s website: stmargaretsifield.wordpress.com

Calamus Licence No: 95 C.C.L. Licence No: 210222The service material in this booklet is taken from Common Worship. © Copyright 2000

The Archbishop’s Council

Notices

Services next Sunday:Epiphany 4

Said Holy Communion (8am)Sung Eucharist (11am)


For our prayersThe Parish:

The Sick:

The Departed:

Year’s mind:

Also for our Prayers:

Grier Close, Guillemot Path, Guinevere Road and Holyoake Close, Pinova Close, Pippin Close and Pippin Link

Patients of Langley Green Hospital and Barry, Pete, Vince, Joan Langley, Brenda Winstone and Pat Hollis

Louisa Brown and Rita Brackpool

Maria Smith, Alexander Chaney, Edward Ball, Gladys Buck, Helen Severn, Elizabeth Wall, Alice Charman and Kathleen Norris

For our PCC, as it meets on Wednesday

For people suffering from dementia, their families and friends

Thanksgiving for our Fire Service

Thanksgiving for the dementia friendly status of our town

Notices ContinuedAs we continue our journey into the Year of the Bible we are very fortunate to have with us this morning at the 11am service Kristin


from the Bible Society who will be encouraging us to engage with the Bible in various exciting and challenging ways.

We are bringing back the collection bowl! It’s a way of making our giving visible to our children and provides an opportunity for those who are not part of our planned giving schemes to give if they want to. Please do not feel you have to put anything in the bowl – and most especially if you are already giving in some other way.

Today at 5.00 pm Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Shared Church of Christ The Lord Broadfield. All welcome.

St Margaret’s Church Defibrillator. Subsequent to a recent application to the Sussex Heart Charity we have been successful in obtaining a Defibrillator for our Church use, also for others in the local area. This machine will be delivered sometime within the next three weeks. Volunteers are needed for training in the usage of this machine, from St Margaret’s Church, the Barn Theatre, the Plough and perhaps a local resident. There will be two training sessions, one during a morning and another in an evening, dates and times to be announced. If you are willing to undertake a short training period during one of these periods let me know. Please state whether you would prefer a morning or evening session. We need a total of 12 people, [email protected]:- 01293 512255 or Mobile 07805 857730It's that time of year again when we're looking for locations for Ifield May Fayre 'Estate Agent' boards. These are hugely helpful in letting our parish community know that the May Fayre is happening. If you


could help us by having a board up for a few weeks in March/April, please contact Mark Haymes ([email protected]) with your name and full address. Thank you!"

Practical Pastoral Care: this is to provide help for example lifts, meals, a dog walker, child care, shopping, the list is endless. Should you find yourself or someone else in need please contact coordinator Susan Maries on 07543 071 698 or 01293 416610. More help is needed, please speak to Susan to offer your talents should you be available when required. The email address for the emergency pastoral care is: [email protected]

Used Postage Stamps for Charity. We’re still donating used postage stamps for charity, but are now supporting those with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. Please cut the stamps from your envelopes, leaving 1 cm border around each stamp. Pop them into the red box on the window sill near the church door. Many thanks

Raising funds by recycling phones and inkjet cartridges. Please leave your cartridges and phones in the box by the entrance. Unfortunately we can't accept Canon, Epson or inkwell cartridges.

Date for your diary The diocese are providing a number of teaching roadshows to help parishes to better get engaged with the Bible during this year of the Bible. Bishop Richard will be coming to speak with us and other members of the East Grinstead Deanery on Tuesday January 24th, at 7:30 pm. Venue: St Mary's, Southgate.

Ifield Parochial Church Council will be meeting on Wednesday 25th

January at 19:30 in St. Margaret’s Church. Non-members of the PCC are very welcome to attend the meeting (although are not entitled


mailto:[email protected]


to vote). A copy of the minutes of all meetings is available in the PCC file in each Church.

Scout Climbing Wall. On this Saturday (28th January) the new climbing wall in the Scout Headquarters in Friston walk will be opened at 3pm. All welcome to come and see the wall, help the scouts thank the donors and enjoy some refreshments

After many years of faithful and wonderful service Daphne will be retiring from being a licensed priest on the 29th January. If you would like to express your gratitude for all that she has given to St Margaret’s then do please see Rob Pudney who will taking a collection and will have a farewell card for you to sign.

Taize service for Candlemas: Sunday 29th January, 6 pm at St Alban's. All welcome for this time of reflective prayer, music and silence. If you would like to join the music group for this service please contact Gerry.

Men’s Fellowship Skittles & Pizza evening, Wednesday 1st February. We shall meet on Wednesday 1st February from 7:30pm at The Bull Inn, Mock Bridge, London Road, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AD. The cost is £14 each each which includes the pizza buffet, skittles and gratuity. Drinks are for your own account. There is plenty of parking. Please add your name now to the Doodle poll http://doodle.com/poll/teqgx7nnm53m3ab8 or contact Chris Bell, ([email protected] 01293 521699) if you will to join us as I need to confirm numbers and pay.



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Electoral Roll (New Members Only) – Have you been coming regularly to St Margaret’s for 6 months or more? Have you been Baptised? If so then you can complete an Electoral Roll form and thus be eligible to vote at the annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) where the elections take place for: The Parochial Church Council (The PCC), and the parish's representatives on the Deanery Synod. This does NOT mean you are signing up to a new role!, but enables you to help in the democratic choosing of who stands on the decision making body of your church! Forms are available in Church, and the deadline for having received forms back is 18th March, so please return them to Rob Pudney either in Church or via the Parish Office. NOTE: If you have already joined the Roll at St Margaret’s over the last few years, then you don’t need to do anything. If you worshipped at Jesus@Centre and now attend St Margaret’s please can you complete a new form and we will update the list accordingly.

This year's Church Mission Society collection boxes are now available in church. Please take one on your way out if you feel you may be able to put your spare change (or more) into it between now and Easter Sunday. St Margaret's supports Dr Ruth Hulser who works for CMS as a GP and health centre manager (and much more) in Tabora in Tanzania. Her November newsletter is also available to take away or to view on our Mission Notice board at the back of the South aisle. Fundraising Supper, Saturday 11th February, 6:30pm for 7pm. Tickets for our African themed fundraising supper to support our mission partner, Dr Ruth Hulser’s work at St. Phillip’s Health Centre,


Tabora, Tanzania are now available. There will be a delicious African meal. Please bring your own bring your own drinks. Tickets cost £7.50 each and can be obtained from Chris Bell or, during the week, from the Parish Office.

SMILE Ladies group events. ‘Ghost, the Musical’ Thursday 16th

February 2017 at 7pm – We have seats reserved to see this live performance at the Hawth, Crawley. Based on the romantic film, the show promises stunning music and illusions. Tickets are £35.50 (normal price £43). We need to confirm numbers and payment will be needed by Clare Wilson by 22nd January please. It would be great to have you with us. All ladies are welcome to join us (and men too!). For further details, contact Clare Wilson [email protected] or 0776 1122 172

“The word of God and the life of faith” is the name of a conference for the year of the bible being run by Bishop Geoffrey Rowell, Bishop Nicholas Reade and the Rev'd Dr Peter Anthony. It will include seminars on Matthew's Gospel, the bible in 45 minutes and the life of faith. 10-4 at Christ Church, Eastbourne on the 25th February, and all completely free! Please see the poster for more details.

Wanted - May Queen and attendants for the Ifield May Fayre on 1st May 2017. If you would like to be considered for this year's May Queen or would like to be one of her attendants, please pick up a flyer with full details info at entrance to the Church. Nominations



must be received by 5pm on 13th March. For more information please email [email protected]

Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. Jamie is leading a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday March 23rd. Save the date. More details to follow.

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