These verses are all taken from chapter 4 of the Letter of Paul to the Philippians.
This version of the Bible is the widely available
New Living Translation
Maybe these few sentences - like so much of the Bible - can give us all something to think about this Lent!

Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do...
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.
Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise... then the God of peace will be with you.

What is the Church Electoral Roll?
Every local Anglican church has to have one!
This is a formal list of those qualified to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting where the elections take place for the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and parish representatives on the Deanery Synod.
In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, 2025 is a year in which an entirely new Church Electoral Roll must be prepared in advance of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in every parish in the Church of England. This list, when compiled, must be published with names only, no other details, on the church noticeboard prior to the Annual Meeting.
Those entitled to have their names on this roll must be 16 years of age or over and they must reside in the relevant Parish or be regular worshipers in church whose roll they wish to join.
The Electoral Roll is completely renewed every six years, at which point all members have to re-apply for membership or else their names have to be deleted. By this means, the continuing validity and relevance of the roll is maintained. For your name to be entered on the Roll it will be necessary for you (or someone on your behalf) to complete a simple form.
This must be handed in to your local church representative.
Many people find that the renewal of the roll provides an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to be part of their local church family.
However you don’t have to be on the roll to come to church!
Wherever you are on your journey, you will always be welcome at any of our churches.
The roll will have to be renewed this year in each one of the churches of the Mid-Trent Team.
Please contact any of our church wardens and they will be able to help and explain what you need to do or click the attachment below to fill in the application on-line to print or email.

Thank you.

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Time to chat, time to think and time to find new strength for the journey.
You are invited to mark Lent by meeting on Wednesday evenings to explore the theme of Hope in Hard Places.
We start at 7-30pm on Wednesday 12th March at 3 Old School Close, Weston, ST18 0HF

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A special service to celebrate Lambing Sunday. The service will be held in the lambing shed at Brink Farm, Fradswell ST18 0EX at 10:00am.

For children from 4 to11 years old.
Good Friday 18th April, 10-00am until 2-15pm at St. Andrew’s School, Weston
Please bring a packed lunch!
A short Celebration, to which all parents are invited, will start promptly at 2.00pm.
Parents, please note that the pick up time for all children is 2-15pm
To reserve your place(s) please contact Kate as soon as possible by email at: [email protected]

Bishop Matthew will be holding a Confirmation Service at All Saints’ Church, Sandon on Sunday 8th June. Confirmation is a special church service in which a person confirms the promises that were made when they were baptized. We already have two candidates but would love to have more. If any adults or children/young people 10 years of age or above would like to be confirmed or if you want to find out more about what is involved, please contact Rev’d Vivienne Starkie or the Churchwarden for your Parish.
Don’t worry if you are not yet baptised; we can arrange that too. We look forward to hearing from you.