Dear Worshippers and Friends of St. Clement’s,
Do join us…
Sunday 2nd December starting at 11.00 – Sung Eucharist for the First Sunday of Advent
The Gospel reading is Luke 21. 25-36 where Jesus talks about his second coming and the signs of the end of times and the supporting readings are Jeremiah 33. 14-16 in which the prophet gives us the word of promise and hope and 1 Thessalonians 3. 9-13 where Paul expresses his joy and thanksgiving upon receiving the good report from Timothy about the little church in Thessalonica.
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, following our worship service in Prague I will be off to Brno..
Sunday 2nd December starting at 17.00 – Holy Communion with Hymns for the First Sunday of Advent
I will be travelling to Brno with some people from our Prague congregation who responded to the call for participation in our only service before Christmas in Brno to share the joy of Advent with our people there. If you wish to join us but are late in taking the decision, do get in touch with me or with churchwarden Gordon Truefitt so that we can share the travel itinerary making it easier for you to travel with the group.
And if you have family or friends in that region do tell them about our service, we will be very happy to welcome them.
Tuesday 4th December from 18.00 to 20.00 – Advent Meditation
The First Advent Meditation was on ‘Let there be light’ and David led us in making crafts with LED lights and modelling dough. The second will be held this coming Tuesday to which you are very welcome. If the ground floor door of Klimentská 18 is locked, press the bell marked Sborový Kancelář & we’ll buzz you in!
Then.. next Sunday..
Sunday 9th December starting at 11.00 – Sung Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Advent
Following service, Pre-Christmas Celebration jointly organized by Youth and Children’s Ministry and Bring n Share Lunch will be held in hall on the third floor of Klimentska 18. The young people and children have been practising for this special event so do not forget to join and if you would like to sing a carol or anything special related to Christmas get in touch with me or David Hellam.
I would like to particularly convey to the students, young people and to all who for any reason find it difficult to bring food, we always have enough food for everyone so do not hesitate to join us. We value your presence more than anything else.
Other important things..
My sermon text from last Sunday is available to read on the church website by following the link http://susanaj10.sg-host.com//sermons/.
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.
Below is the information of our upcoming services and events this Christmas:-
On Saturday 15th December, like last year, we will be Carolling around the Town. We are looking for people who would like to share the good news with others in Prague. Please contact me for more details.
On Sunday 16th December apart from our regular service starting at 11:00 the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held starting at 18.30.
On Monday 24th December starting at 23.30 there will be Midnight Eucharist for Christmas and on Tuesday 25th December starting at 11.00 there will be our main Christmas service.
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.
Yours in His Service,
Nathanial