Dear Worshippers and Friends of St. Clement’s
Our worship service in Brno last Sunday was the most encouraging. It was attended by a total of 21 people and I am particularly grateful to our people from Prague who travelled to Brno and made the fellowship very special.
I hope many of you are able to join the Charity Carols today starting at 18.00. The carols will be led by the same choir who for many years have organized it in collaboration with us. Following Carols there will be refreshments at the back of the church.
Then do not forget to join us..
Sunday 15th December at 11.00 hrs.– Sung Eucharist for the Third Sunday of Advent
Matthew 11. 2-11 is our Gospel reading where we hear John the Baptist asking Jesus ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’The supporting readings are Isaiah 35. 1-10 where the words of prophet Isaiah comes as a powerful prophetic word of comfort and James 5. 7-10 whereJames is looking forward, to the future, with hope. Our preacher will be John Noonan.
The Hymns:-Glorious things of thee are spoken Austria; Tell out, my soul Woodlands; O for a thousand tongues Lyngham; Love Divine, all love excelling Blaenwern
There will be parallel Children’s Ministry. Following worship, there will be Pre-Christmas Celebration by the Youth and Children’s Ministry and the Bake Sale in the hall on the third floor of Klimentska 18. The proceeds of the Bake Sale will be to support our ministry here in Prague and you are welcome to bring sweet or savoury baked goods or any other food that reminds you of Christmas.
Our Bible Study Series on Tuesdays is complete and we will begin another one in new year. Many thanks to David Hellam for coordinating it and to everyone who participated. I am glad some of you have taken it as an opportunity to invite your friends and encourage them to explore from the Word of God. However, our Tuesday events are yet not over so do join us..
Tuesday 17th December – Carolling around the town
Thanks to The British Ambassador H.E. Nick Archer, we begin at the British Embassy at 16.30 hrs. We then move on to sing at various other places in the center and at last at Cafe Louvre. If you are keen to spread the good news of Saviour’s birth with many people, this is an opportunity. You don’t have to be a great singer to take part in this! Everyone is welcome. Please confirm your participation to me by December 15 asI will pass on the names to the embassy in advance.
Other important things..
My sermon from last Sunday is available on the church website. To read follow the link http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//8th-december-2019-the-second-sunday-of-advent-revd-nathanial/.
Christmas Cards with English text with all proceeds going towards supporting St. Clement’s and including our web address, are available for sale at the back of Church. There are three different designs and are only CZK 200 for a pack of 10.
Bishop Robert’s Advent Appeal. A copy of the appeal is on the noticeboard and the collection box is placed at the back of the church.
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols and the Holy Communion will be held on Sunday 22nd December starting at 11.00.
The Christmas Midnight Eucharist will be held on Tuesday 24th December starting at 23:30 hrs. and Christmas Day Family Eucharist will be held on Wednesday 25th December starting at 11.00.
If it was/is your birthday or wedding anniversary or any other special occasion last week or the coming week, we would be happy to share your joy and pray for you. You are invited to send to me the details by replying to this email.
Yours in His Service,
Nathanial
