MAGAZINE

The magazine is about the upcoming events, services, and activities at St. Saviour's Church for October 2025.

Regular Sunday Services at St. Saviour’s Church

St. Saviour’s Church offers a variety of Sunday services catering to different worship styles and community needs.

Holy Communion services are held at 08:00 am and 10:00 am on specific Sundays.
All Age Worship occurs on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 am.
Café Church is held on the 4th Sunday of the month at 10:00 am.
A dedicated area for children and babies is available during the 10:00 am service.
Tea and coffee are served after the 10:00 am service, welcoming all attendees.

Church Leadership and Contact Information

The church has a structured leadership team and provides contact details for various roles.

Vicar: Revd. Canon Julie Fleming.
Curate: Revd. Mike Simmonds, available for enquiries during the Vicar's sick leave.
Reader: Hilary Hurst, along with two Churchwardens: Barry Hayton and Hilary Hurst.
Key roles include PCC Treasurer, Secretary, Deanery Synod members, and a Safeguarding Officer.
Contact details for each role are provided for community engagement.

Upcoming Services and Events in October

The church has a detailed schedule of services and events planned for October.

Morning Prayer is held every Thursday at 10:00 am in the Lady Chapel.
Special services include Harvest Thanksgiving on October 12th and Café Church on October 26th.
A list of readings and themes for each service is included for congregational preparation.

Special Events and Community Engagement

St. Saviour’s Church organizes various events to foster community spirit and engagement.

A Christmas Market trip is scheduled for November 14th, costing £20 per person.
A Christmas Bazaar is planned for November 29th, with opportunities for volunteers to assist.
Community members are encouraged to sign up for events and contribute to church activities.

Reflections and Spiritual Insights

The newsletter includes reflections on faith, prayer, and community support.

Revd. Mike Simmonds shares insights on the significance of ordination and the role of the Holy Spirit.
The importance of community support and prayer is emphasized, encouraging members to share burdens.
A reflection on abiding in Jesus highlights the necessity of spiritual growth through God’s pruning.

Celebrating Saints and Historical Figures

The church commemorates significant saints and their contributions to faith and society.

St. Francis of Assisi is recognized for his life of simplicity and care for the poor.
Elizabeth Fry is celebrated for her pioneering work in prison reform and compassion for the marginalized.
Edward the Confessor is noted for founding Westminster Abbey and his charitable contributions.

Prayer and Worship Themes

The newsletter discusses themes of prayer and worship, encouraging active participation.

The importance of shameless and persistent prayer is highlighted through the Parable of the Friend at Midnight.
A prayer for holy love from 1 Thessalonians emphasizes the need for love and holiness in Christian life.
The worship song "Here I Am To Worship" is featured, inviting reflection on Jesus’ sacrifice and our response in worship.

Halloween and Light in Darkness

The church provides guidance for families on celebrating Halloween positively.

Suggestions include hosting Light Parties and creating friendly pumpkins as symbols of good.
Emphasis is placed on the Christian perspective of light overcoming darkness.
Parents are encouraged to engage children in discussions about good and evil during this season.

The Ancient Service of Compline

Compline is a traditional Night Prayer that offers comfort and peace through its prayers.

Paul's Letter to the Galatians

Galatians is a significant letter emphasizing Christian freedom and justification through faith.

Described as the 'Magna Carta of Christian Liberty'.
Written by Paul around 48/9 AD to the churches in southern Galatia.
Addresses the issue of Jewish-Christians advocating for adherence to the Jewish law.
Paul defends his apostolic authority and the true gospel centered on faith in Christ.
Key verse: "A person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ" (2:16).
Uses examples of Abraham and the contrast between being a 'slave' under the law and 'free' in Christ.

Daily Hope Phone Line Initiative

Daily Hope provides a free phone service for spiritual support and worship.

Southend Talking Newspaper Service

A free audio service that keeps visually impaired individuals informed about local news.

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