Second Sunday in Advent
8.00 am. Holy Communion
11.00 am. Matins. Hymns: 36, 26, 607, 31. Psalm 80, prayer book page 449.
Prayer for the lighting of the Second Advent Candle:
Lord God, you spoke through your prophets and promised a kingdom of peace. We welcome you, Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and our hearts long for the establishment of your kingdom of justice and righteousness. Amen.
Next Sunday: 15th December: Advent 3. 11.00 am. Family Communion.
The Christmas Card Charity Shop is now open at ARCOS on the corner of Avenue Road and Church Street, Malvern. Open until Thursday 19th December: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Mondays to Fridays and 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays.
Lyttelton Well Counselling Service Fundraising Quiz Night – Saturday 14th December
The monthly fundraising quiz evening will take place in the Lyttelton Rooms Main Hall on Saturday 14th December. The doors open at 7pm and the quiz gets going at about 7.30, The cost is £3.00 per head plus a contribution for tea, coffee, squash, biscuits etc . Come in Christmas costume as there will be a prize for the best one. Proceeds for the Well Counselling.
“Arise Gifts” – made by women in India seeking to support their families: beautiful and ethical bags, jewellery, cards, cushions and other accessories all made from recycled materials. Items available for purchase at Malvern Evangelical Church, 204-208 Pickersleigh Road, WR14 2QX. Friday 13th December 2.00-4.00pm and Saturday 14th December 10.00am-4.00 pm.
Thursday 19th December at Little Malvern Priory: 7.00 pm. ‘Vital Spark’ – Christmas music by the local ‘West Gallery’ choir featuring 18th/19th-century traditional carols and hymns. Retiring collection in aid of the Malvern Hills Foodbank.
Would you like to sponsor the floodlighting of the Priory for an evening over the Christmas/New Year period in memory of a loved one? Please see the notice in the porch for details, and for the available dates.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES at Little Malvern Priory:
Sunday 22nd December. 6.00 pm. Christmas Carol Service with the St. Giles’ Singers.
Christmas Eve, 24th December. 4.00 pm. Christingle Service with Blessing of the Crib. 11.30 pm. Midnight Communion with carols.
Christmas Day, 25th December. 11.00 am. Family Communion with Carols.