A two week break over Christmas for the Benefice notices

Please note this email will be the last email for 2 weeks.  The next email will be after 1^st January.

The Benefice phone and the Benefice email will be monitored as normal during this period, so just get in contact if you need to.  Wishing you a very peaceful, happy & joyful Christmas.

SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE FOR THE REST OF DECEMBER

This information on all services during the month can be found at https://www.allsaintshunmanby.org.uk/our-churches/benefice-thanksgiving/hertford-benefice-services.php

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VERSES FOR THE WEEK

Luke 1 vs 47 to 55

Mary said,

“My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Saviour, for He has remembered me, His lowly servant!  From now on all people will call me happy, because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me.
His name is holy; from one generation to another He shows mercy to those who honour Him.  He has stretched out His mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans.  He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.  He has kept the promise He made to our ancestors and has come to the help of His servant Israel.  He has remembered to show mercy to Abraham and to all His descendants forever!”

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Breath Prayers for the Advent Season

As we did last year, here are some advent breath prayers to encourage all of us to draw nearer to God in this season.

This week’s  Advent Breath Prayer – JOY

based on Philippians 4 verses 4 & 5

*** Breathe in:  Fill me with joy ***

*** Breathe out:  I know You are near ***

Christmas Day Breath Prayer

Based on Psalm 46 verse 10 and Matthew 1 verses 2 & 3

*** Breathe in:  BE STILL my soul ***

*** Breathe out:  EMMANUEL is here ***

Breath prayers are a modern adaptation of the ancient prayer of the heart. Breath prayers fit easily into one breathe in and out.

This Christmas, take time to slow down and breathe deep and inhale the goodness and glory of God.

Advent invites us to slow down and to believe that there's more to Christmas than just the loud noise of the season, more than the hustle and bustle of the crowds, more than the pressure to produce and perform and perfect.

For more information on breath prayers, please see the notices for 1st December.

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BENEFICE NEWS

Process for recruitment of the Vicar 

The interview day is in the 2^nd week of January. Please continue to ask the Lord for His choice of Vicar.

New Year Celebration

Afternoon Tea & cakes – all free – everyone welcome

18^th January 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Hunmanby Church Hall

Entertainment provided with the occasional story told!

Hosted by the Men’s Breakfast Team

CONTACT DETAILS FOR HERTFORD BENEFICE

Telephone number: 07507 862117  

Email address: hertfordbenefice@gmail.com

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HUNMANBY NEWS

www.allsaintshunmanby.org.uk

All Saints Church, Hunmanby Facebook

Knit, Natter and Games Group

Please note the next meeting will be Monday 6^th January.

Christmas Services

It is time to invite your friends, family & neighbours!

Extra lists of the services are available at the back of church.  Please pray for these outreach opportunities.