Rev Andrew Stott
Tel: 928 4817

Rev Alan Finch
Tel: 928 3919

church mobile phone
07387 349347

email address
stphilipschurchlitherland
@gmail.com

 ST PHILIP'S PARISH NEWS
 9th December 2018

Linking Litherland with our Lord Jesus Christ
Open doors, open hearts, open minds

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean
not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight"

Proverbs 3: 5-6

10.30am - Morning Worship
  4.00pm - Join Carols at St Paul's

Readings: Philippians 1: 3-11 and Luke 3:1-6

We warmly welcome you to join us for refreshments after our service

Collect Prayer - Second Sunday of Advent
O Lord, raise up we pray Your power and come among us, and with great might help us, that where, through our sins and wickedness we are sore and hindered in running the race that is set before us, your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through the satisfaction of Your Son our Lord, to whom with You and the Holy Spirit be honour and glory, now and forever. Amen

                                    Notices

Grandparents' party - in St Philip's School on Wednesday 12th December at 1.30pm.  Please book your place with Pat Martin as soon as possible

Defibrillator - will be encased and fixed to an outside wall, to enable public access if needed.  The cost of the box is about £700.00.  Donations towards this cost would be greatly appreciated.

Chistingle - This year we need around 500 oranges for our three services.  If you would like to contribute to the cost of these please see Pat or Diane.

Prayer/Study Group - Monday - 7.30pm at Norma's, all are welcome!

Home Communion - Home Communion will be taken out on the 8th January.  If you know of anyone who would like to have Communion at home please see or contact Norma in church

 Parish Office - Bookings for baptisms and weddings will take place on Thursday 10th January from 7-8pm in church.  Please contact Alan Finch on 928 3919 for more information.

Foodbank Team - We are on duty next at St Leonard's on 14th December.  With grateful thanks to everyone who helps us so much.

Articles needed for the magazine - We really do need articles for our magazine.  Maybe you have memories to share about St Philips or Litherland; a poem or story that has made you smile, or a photograph of past  times.  Hope to hear from you - Pauline.  

Please hold in your prayers:

Our church finances 
Our giving
St Philip's Church and School, staff and finances

Please pray for all who are unwell and for those caring for them.  

   Sarah Thorbinson, Pat Campbell, Susan Shaw, Karen Roberts, Pat Breslyn, Joe, James, Mary Garner, Craig Edwards, Albert Haworth,
 Neil M, Peter Newton, Ray & Peggy Campbell, Dave Prescott, Melissa Dowell,
  Trish, Michael, Norma McGhee, Lesley Jeffreys, Laura Mabbs,
Carole Jaundrell, Jan Keefe, Christopher and Lorraine Bromilow,
 Kevin McAllister, Richard Partridge, Debbie Statter, Pat Beales, Sylvia Pinder,  Joe Cutler, Faith, Gary, Irene Sinclair, John, Jeannette, Michelle Yardley,
Layton, Kay Murphy, Chris Thurston, Margaret Thorbinson and
Maureen Jones