Sunday (March 27) we celebrate Mothering Sunday with a display in church showcasing the work of the Mother's Union in supporting families in the UK and throughout the world. There is also the opportunity to make a donation in support of this work.Monday (March 28) our Lent Group continues, 10am in the hall.On Friday is the usual Coffee Morning in the hall, 10.30am-12noon.Looking ahead, we are planning an event in the church hall to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. To help with this we are holding a planning meeting in the church hall at 2pm on Saturday, April 9. Please come along to show your support and share any ideas.
Monday, March 21, 10am: Lent group in the hallTuesday, March 22, 7pm: PCC meets in the hallWednesday, March 23, 11.45am -12.45pm: Church open for prayers on national day of reflection for second anniversary of lockdownThursday, March 24, 11am: Mother's Union Ladyday service at Christchurch, ConsettFriday, March 25, 10.30am-12noon: Coffee morning in the hall
Our Lent course runs every Monday at 10am in the church hall. There are six sessions and people who cannot attend every week can access the course when they are able.The Friday coffee morning is 10.30 to 12noon in the church hall. Come along for a cuppa and a catch up.The Mothers Union annual Make a Mother's Day campaign has been launched and there is now a special display in church showing the work of the MU. There is the opportunity to help various parenting schemes in the UK and abroad through donating in memory of anyone they know who has acted in a particular 'mothering' way.We are still holding the people of the Ukraine in our prayers and have established a prayer station in church, which includes a prayer pool. Drop in a pebble to pray for those suffering through this dreadful time.The recent World Day of Prayer service at St James, attended by people from churches throughout the area, raised £280 to help various Christian charities throughout the world.
Sunday, March 6, First Sunday in Lent Service led by the Rev Martin Saunders Next Sunday March 13 Service to be led by Rev. Martin Saunders Readings Genesis 15. 1-12, 17-18 Luke 13. 31-35 Intercessions by Roy Beckwith The Week Ahead Monday,10am: Lent Group in the hall Tuesday,1.30pm: Visit to church by pupils from Year 2, Burnopfield Primary School Friday, 10.30-12noon: Coffee Morning in the hall Lent Course The Rev Martin Saunders has agreed to lead a Lent course which will be every Monday at 10am in the church hall. There are six sessions and people who are unable to attend every week, can access this when they are able. During Lent this year, the Diocese is holding a weekly Diocesan-wide Zoom prayer meeting each Monday morning between 9am-9.30am. This starts on March 7, running until April 11. Further information can be found at the back of church or use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85434588747?pwd=TGxHSk9QR2hVemp6bTdpYXc4S1gxUT09 Meeting ID: 854 3458 8747 Passcode: 888455 A Prayer for Ukraine God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen Archbishop Justin Welby Archbishop Stephen Cotterell
