Dear Worshippers and Friends of St. Clement’s,
It was wonderful to see so many of you last Sunday despite several travel disruptions and to hear the Lord’s Prayer in so many different languages and have lunch fellowship later. My special thanks to our organist and all Czech speaking friends who led us in singing the Czech National Anthem and to everyone who helped us organize. Now coming to this week, please read the entire message carefully as it contains a lot of important information..
Join us..
Sunday 4th November starting at 11.00 –Sung Eucharist for All Saints Sunday
The Gospel reading is John 11. 32-44 in which Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and the supporting readings are Isaiah 25. 6-9 where the text introduces Isaiah’s vision—that of a great banquet hosted by Yahweh, the Lord of hosts and this banquet also marked the people’s transition from death to life and Revelation 21. 1-6a where the text promises of newness — a “new heaven and new earth” and also gives a radiant image of resurrection and renewal.
There will be parallel Children’s Ministry and following worship Coffee Hour in the hall on the third floor of Klimentska 18.
It being the first Sunday of the month, I will be off to Brno for our regular monthly service there.
Sunday 4th November starting at 17.00 –Holy Communion with Hymns for All Saints Sunday in Brno
If you have family or friends in or around Brno do tell them about our services. And if you wish to join some of the congregation members travelling with me there on Advent Sunday next month, write an email to me.
Tuesday 6th November from 18.00 to 20.00 – Bible Study
Our Bible Study series on Stewardship begins this coming Tuesday in the hall on the first floor of Klimentska 18. David Hellam will introduce the series and lead the first one. This series will be for three consecutive Tuesdays and will be followed by Advent Meditation for the next three consecutive Tuesdays. Do plan to join us and if you have family or friends who would be interested in exploring from and through the Word of God, they are very welcome. If the ground floor door of Klimentská 18 is locked, press the bell marked Sborový Kancelář & we’ll buzz you in!
Saturday 10th November starting at 18.30 – Ecumenical Service of Commemoration
On the eve of hundred years of the Armistice day which concluded the first world war, our congregation in association with the German speaking congregations of Lutheran Church and Catholic Church will host the ecumenical service of commemoration at St. Clement’s Church. Do join us for this important service.
Other important things..
Due to technical problems last two sermons could not be recorded properly but the sermon texts are available to read on the church website by following the link http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//sermons/.
Remembrance Poppies will be available at the back of the Church this coming Sunday and the following Sunday, in return for a donation to the poppy appeal. Thanks to Diane and Luca.
A pack of ten Christmas Cards along with envelopes will be available at the back of the church in return for a donation of 200 CZK. This year we have as many as three different designs available. Consider buying these special cards which you will find are lovely to send to your people near and far.
On Saturday 17th November there will be a Youth Get-together for people in age group of 18 to 35 years in the hall on the third floor of Klimentska 18. If you are interested in joining please get in touch with me through email.
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 email to this address.
And finally.. As Christmas is rapidly approaching, a reminder that if you ordering from either Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk, please do so by first visiting http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//support-us/ and placing your order using the appropriate link as the chaplaincy get a little amount as commission. In case you are wondering, Amazon.co.uk does happily deliver to the Czech Republic.
Yours in His Service,
Nathanial