Welcome to St. Nick’s for 4th and 11th October
Dear Friends,
The parable of the wicked tenants is the third ‘vineyard’ parable recorded by Matthew in quick succession.
The Vineyard
A man planted a beautiful vineyard and asked some workers to look after it while he went away.
When harvest time came, he sent servants to collect some fruit. But the workers treated the servants badly and sent them away.
Finally, the owner sent his own son. “Surely they will respect my son,” he thought. But the workers rejected him too.
Jesus told this story to show that God is like the owner, and Jesus is the Son. God wants us to listen to Jesus and use the gifts we are given to do good!
Alison Mills
ALM and Churchwarden
Our Services
Sunday 4th October – All Age Worship
10.45am
We look forward to welcoming Rev Canon Patrick Davies to preside and preach. Music will be provided by Christian Fields, with prayers and readings delivered by the St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Readings
| Reading | Passage | Page | Reader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel | Matthew 21.33–end | 382 | Margaret V |
Hymns (provisional)
| No. | Hymn |
|---|---|
| 186 | Great is Thy Faithfulness |
| 5 | Abba Father, Let Me Be |
| In Christ Alone | |
| Chant: Ubi Caritas | |
| 119 | Father God I Wonder |
| 235 | I, the Lord of Sea and Sky |
Sunday 11th October – Parish Communion
10.45am
We look forward to welcoming back Rev Mark Hewerdine to preside and preach. Music will be provided by Christian Fields, with prayers and the Gospel reading delivered by the St Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Readings
| Reading | Passage | Page | Reader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Testament | Exodus 32.1–14 | 384 | Molly |
| New Testament | Philippians 4.1–9 | 388 | Christine P |
| Gospel | Matthew 22.1–14 | 389 | Alison |
Hymns (provisional)
| No. | Hymn |
|---|---|
| 175 | God of Mercy, God of Grace |
| 106 | Dear Lord and Father of Mankind |
| My Jesus, My Saviour | |
| 486 | Chant: The Lord Is My Light |
| 111 | Do Not Be Afraid |
| 405 | One More Step Along the World I Go |
Wednesdays – Midweek Holy Communion
10.30am
Our usual Wednesday Holy Communion, with Rev Mark Hewerdine presiding. Everyone is welcome, and refreshments are served afterwards.
Coming Up at St Nick’s
Tuesday 6th October, 7pm – Taizé Evening Worship in church
Saturday 10th October, from 10am – Mirfield Companions Manchester Meeting (Mass at 12 noon)
Sunday 11th October – Growing Good study group, after the morning service
Saturday 17th October, 11am–12.30pm – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Tuesday 20th October, 7pm – People’s Emergency Briefing film, Burnage Library
Wednesday 21st October, 1–3pm – Craft and Coffee Afternoon
Watch Online
Our Sunday service is broadcast live on our YouTube channel, where you can also catch up on previous services.
Prayers
Sunday 4th October
God, our judge and saviour,
teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love,
that we may live each day
with confidence in the salvation which is given
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sunday 11th October
Faithful Lord,
whose steadfast love never ceases
and whose mercies never come to an end:
grant us the grace to trust you
and to receive the gifts of your love,
new every morning,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
If you would like to add a name to our prayer list, or know of someone who would welcome a visit or phone call from our pastoral team, please email Alison at alison@st-nicholas-church.org.uk.