13th November 2016
13th November 2016 This Sunday Theme: Understanding Jacob –Seeing ourselves #9 Jacob the Patriarch & his Death 9am Holy Communion - Church Centre 10.30am Morning Worship - BSB Psalm 91 Genesis 35: 16-29 Genesis 49: 29-33 nd
2 Sunday before Advent - Collect Heavenly Lord, you long for the world's salvation: stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess and revive in us new hope that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Third Wednesday - OPEN TO GOD Please can we encourage you to come to the church centre this week on Wednesday at 8pm. (coffee from 7.30pm)! The evening will provide a time to be open to God’s spirit, to share, prayer and to grow together. All welcome. Next Sunday 20th November Theme: Waiting for Christ – Preparing Ourselves 9am Holy Communion - Church Centre 10.30am Family Communion –BSB 6.30pm Evening Worship- Church Centre
Simon writes......13th November 2016 So, we now know that Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the USA. I know that many are still digesting this and trying to understand what it says to us as Christ-followers. It seems to be part of a wider populist-nationalist movement within political debate in a number of countries around the world...eg The Philippines, Hungary, Poland & described as ‘The American Brexit’. Of course, many will place their hopes in him delivering for them but ‘even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked’ Bob Dylan – It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding). Like all of us, Mr Trump is only human and he will have his work cut out to deliver on his promises to restore prosperity to those who feel the full weight of the economic downturn. (As an aside, I read today that the company that runs the Golden Globes has been bought by China’s richest man, Wang Jianlin. Economically, the Chinese are indeed coming and investing in the west!) As we gather for worship at this time of Remembrance – it is 100 years since the 141 day Battle of the Somme, in which over ONE MILLION men were wounded or killed – we should follow the request of St Paul to encourage our leaders in their pursuit of peace, harmony & reconciliation. Writing to his young colleague Timothy, he says......I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. TimothyService 2:1-2. 6th November. Next1Evening President-elect Trump, the people of the USA & the victims of war all need our prayers.
Pot luck lunch in support of street children: whole church family welcome. Would you like to make a difference in the life of a street child? On Sunday December 4th come along to an open house potluck lunch hosted by Jen Gregory and Ann Start to hear from Retrak’s Church liaison officer about the current work of Retrak, a street children organisation. Retrak is working on the African continent and in Brazil. To register email [email protected]. Please bring food to share. Venue Groeneweg 96, 3090 Overijse, straight after church, ten minutes’ drive from the BSB. Tel 0496 555534. Confirmation Service The Church of England traditionally admits people to full fellowship through the rites of Baptism & Confirmation. I am aware that many members of our church are from different Christian churches and traditions. If, however, as a member of St Paul’s church you would be interested in being Confirmed there is the opportunity early in 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Brussels. Please talk to our Chaplains about whether this might be for you as a next step in following Jesus Christ!
Tuesday Fun Tots A playgroup for all pre-schoolers. Tuesdays- 9.30 – 11.30am Church Centre. Please contact Jen Gregory for more information 0470856901. [email protected] Pastoral Care For any pastoral needs contact TALC - a group that provides help (including meals) for anyone in need. [email protected] Confidential Prayer Chain If you have a prayer need please contact Miriam Isaacs 027676929. [email protected] Small groups for more information please contact Alan Jolley [email protected] or Nathan Gregory Youth Band meet weekly in the Church Centre 6:30-7:30 pm. Please contact Luke Besky for more information. [email protected] Calling all Carol Singers ! We invite you this Christmas season to join in the St Paul’s “singing” events which will include: Carolling at the Christmas Ball - 2 Dec, Carolling at the Tervuren Christmas Market – 10 Dec, Leading the congregation at the Christmas Carol Service – 18 Dec. For more information please contact Alison Sourdoire at [email protected]
Church Weekend Away 17th-19th March 2017. We would like to invite you on the Church Weekend Away in Spring next year. The weekend away is a great opportunity to deepen our relationships with each other and God. Please can we encourage you to put the dates in your diary for what promises to be a brilliant weekend.
A Charity concert in aid of Beautiful Gate, Lesotho will be held on Sat 10th December at 8pm in the Sint-Paulus Church, Vossem. The Hot Air International Vocal Ensemble will again be performing and interval refreshments will be available as well as sales of hand made goods from Lesotho. Tickets are 12 Euro and 8 Euro (under 16yrs) and booking can be made via [email protected]
Dates for your dairy November 26/27th Advent Prayer Weekend.
St Paul’s Giving Gifts for the General Fund of the church may be made to this ING account: Account Number: 310-0913387-24. Account name: The Chaplain of St Paul's. IBAN BE813 100 9133 8724. BIC: BBRUBEBB. Account address: Hoornzeelstraat 24, 3080 Tervuren
December 2nd Charity Christmas Ball.
2 Sunday before Advent - Collect Heavenly Lord, you long for the world's salvation: stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess and revive in us new hope that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Third Wednesday - OPEN TO GOD Please can we encourage you to come to the church centre this week on Wednesday at 8pm. (coffee from 7.30pm)! The evening will provide a time to be open to God’s spirit, to share, prayer and to grow together. All welcome. Next Sunday 20th November Theme: Waiting for Christ – Preparing Ourselves 9am Holy Communion - Church Centre 10.30am Family Communion –BSB 6.30pm Evening Worship- Church Centre
Simon writes......13th November 2016 So, we now know that Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the USA. I know that many are still digesting this and trying to understand what it says to us as Christ-followers. It seems to be part of a wider populist-nationalist movement within political debate in a number of countries around the world...eg The Philippines, Hungary, Poland & described as ‘The American Brexit’. Of course, many will place their hopes in him delivering for them but ‘even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked’ Bob Dylan – It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding). Like all of us, Mr Trump is only human and he will have his work cut out to deliver on his promises to restore prosperity to those who feel the full weight of the economic downturn. (As an aside, I read today that the company that runs the Golden Globes has been bought by China’s richest man, Wang Jianlin. Economically, the Chinese are indeed coming and investing in the west!) As we gather for worship at this time of Remembrance – it is 100 years since the 141 day Battle of the Somme, in which over ONE MILLION men were wounded or killed – we should follow the request of St Paul to encourage our leaders in their pursuit of peace, harmony & reconciliation. Writing to his young colleague Timothy, he says......I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. TimothyService 2:1-2. 6th November. Next1Evening President-elect Trump, the people of the USA & the victims of war all need our prayers.
Pot luck lunch in support of street children: whole church family welcome. Would you like to make a difference in the life of a street child? On Sunday December 4th come along to an open house potluck lunch hosted by Jen Gregory and Ann Start to hear from Retrak’s Church liaison officer about the current work of Retrak, a street children organisation. Retrak is working on the African continent and in Brazil. To register email [email protected]. Please bring food to share. Venue Groeneweg 96, 3090 Overijse, straight after church, ten minutes’ drive from the BSB. Tel 0496 555534. Confirmation Service The Church of England traditionally admits people to full fellowship through the rites of Baptism & Confirmation. I am aware that many members of our church are from different Christian churches and traditions. If, however, as a member of St Paul’s church you would be interested in being Confirmed there is the opportunity early in 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Brussels. Please talk to our Chaplains about whether this might be for you as a next step in following Jesus Christ!
Tuesday Fun Tots A playgroup for all pre-schoolers. Tuesdays- 9.30 – 11.30am Church Centre. Please contact Jen Gregory for more information 0470856901. [email protected] Pastoral Care For any pastoral needs contact TALC - a group that provides help (including meals) for anyone in need. [email protected] Confidential Prayer Chain If you have a prayer need please contact Miriam Isaacs 027676929. [email protected] Small groups for more information please contact Alan Jolley [email protected] or Nathan Gregory Youth Band meet weekly in the Church Centre 6:30-7:30 pm. Please contact Luke Besky for more information. [email protected] Calling all Carol Singers ! We invite you this Christmas season to join in the St Paul’s “singing” events which will include: Carolling at the Christmas Ball - 2 Dec, Carolling at the Tervuren Christmas Market – 10 Dec, Leading the congregation at the Christmas Carol Service – 18 Dec. For more information please contact Alison Sourdoire at [email protected]
Church Weekend Away 17th-19th March 2017. We would like to invite you on the Church Weekend Away in Spring next year. The weekend away is a great opportunity to deepen our relationships with each other and God. Please can we encourage you to put the dates in your diary for what promises to be a brilliant weekend.
A Charity concert in aid of Beautiful Gate, Lesotho will be held on Sat 10th December at 8pm in the Sint-Paulus Church, Vossem. The Hot Air International Vocal Ensemble will again be performing and interval refreshments will be available as well as sales of hand made goods from Lesotho. Tickets are 12 Euro and 8 Euro (under 16yrs) and booking can be made via [email protected]
Dates for your dairy November 26/27th Advent Prayer Weekend.
St Paul’s Giving Gifts for the General Fund of the church may be made to this ING account: Account Number: 310-0913387-24. Account name: The Chaplain of St Paul's. IBAN BE813 100 9133 8724. BIC: BBRUBEBB. Account address: Hoornzeelstraat 24, 3080 Tervuren
December 2nd Charity Christmas Ball.
