THIS WEEK REVD. IRENE WRITES:

I’m sure we will all have noticed the days are growing shorter and the air has that crisp feel to it, of course we gently move into the season of autumn—a season where we celebrate harvest, and quiet beauty. The changing leaves remind us of God in creation, painting the world in beautiful shades of gold, amber, and crimson.

Just as farmers bring in the crops, we too are called to harvest the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, and kindness—and offer them back to God in thanksgiving. This season reminds us that gratitude is not just a feeling, but a practice. It’s found in the sharing of meals, the warmth of fellowship, and the quiet moments of prayer.

On Sunday, the 14th our services will have a harvest feel to them, 9:30, 11 a.m. and a Sea, Field, and Factory civic celebration at 2 p.m. If you are able to, do join in one or more of our celebrations where we give thanks for all that is good remembering the labours of those at sea, in our fields and in our factories.

May we enjoy this season and find joy in its colour. Let us walk together into autumn, trusting in God’s presence in every falling leaf and every cool breeze.

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1

ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE

REQUEST FROM OUR FLOWER LADY

We are heading for another festival in church, but this one might be my favourite when it comes to flower arrangements. At harvest festival you use such lovely deep colours.

So, I'm looking for some greenery to help with the cost again: Leylandii, Choisya, Eucalyptus, cotinus, hypericum berries, sedum, gourds and phormium would be grateful received. The longer the stems the better.

I will be collecting it in church on Wednesday 10th September from 10:00 until 12 noon. Fiona

Trypraying Launch, 11th Septembeer

Thursday 11th September 6-7 p.m. (refreshments served from 5.45 p.m.)

Venue: Hull Minster
Join us in this time of prayer as we mark the start of the citywide Trypraying initiative in Hull.

There is a great opportunity in September for churches across this region to invite people to try praying . The invitation is for those who don't do church and who don't think of themselves as religious! The bus campaign starts on the back of buses from 1st and sides from 8th September.

Thanks, Heather

Thursday 11th September, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (refreshments served from 5:45p.m.)

Venue: Hull Minster
Join us in this time of prayer as we mark the start of the citywide Trypraying initiative in Hull.

There is a great opportunity in September for, churches across this region to invite people to try praying . The invitation is for those who don't do church and who don't think of themselves as religious! The bus campaign starts on the back and sides of buses from 1st to 8th September. Thanks, Heather

PILGRIMAGE WALK

SEPTEMBER BRICK CHURCH

You’re never too old! Or too young – the cap helps! Captain John Hotchin and Micah

REQUEST FROM OUR FLOWER LADY

We are heading for another festival in church, but this one might be my favourite when it comes to flower arrangements. At harvest festival you use such lovely deep colours.

So, I'm looking for some greenery to help with the cost again: Leylandii, Choisya, Eucalyptus, cotinus, hypericum berries, sedum, gourds and phormium would be grateful received. The longer the stems the better.

I will be collecting it in church on Wednesday 10th September from 10:00 until 12 noon. Fiona

READINGS FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Psalm 22.23-28

Philemon 2. 6-11

John 3.13-17

COLLECT FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Almighty God, you search us and know us:

May we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

PRAYERS FOR THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

· We pray for the victims of the funicular crash in Portugal that you will bring healing for both physical and mental wounds.

· Our Father God, we pray again for all those suffering with injuries, loss of loved ones and the terrible starvation in Gaza. May the leaders involved find compassion.

· We pray for peace in the whole of the Middle East, especially Syria where news of Christian more churches are being destroyed where there is hatred, let there be love.

· We pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia as the fighting intensifies. Please bring compassion into all the discussions and decisions.

· We pray too for all those throughout the world who do not have enough to eat, or live in fear for their lives, may we do our part and give out of our comparative abundance to help alleviate suffering.

· We pray for the protection of all our children as they have returned to school and for those children who are anxious about this new term.

· We pray for all who have loved ones who are sick that they may experience your healing. May they know your love and peace.

· Help us all to remember to be grateful for all that you have given for us.

DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS