Readings:
FIRST READING Acts 16:9-15
PSALM 67
SECOND READING Revelation 21:10. 22 – 22:5
GOSPEL John 14:23-29
Prayers for May Pastoral Cluster: Togetherness
Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Rt. Revd David Urquhart is stepping down as Bishop of Birmingham on 18th October 2022. Having reached the retirement age of 70 and after 16 fulfilling years in the diocese, he is preparing for new adventures in life and ministry.
The funeral of Allan Byard takes place at Robin Hood Crematorium on Wednesday 25th May at 2.30pm.
Our Ascension Service Thursday 26th May at 8am, followed by breakfast in the Centre. Please sign up if you intend to come along, on the sign up sheet in the Centre.
Jubilee Celebration Bring & Share Lunch in the Vicarage Garden after the service on Sunday 5th June. There is a list of buffet food we would like to be prepared and shared if you can bring any of the items listed on the notice board please sign up and take your slip as a reminder.
Sunday June 19th 3-5pm we will be holding our annual Summer Fair, if you would like to have a stall or know anyone who would like one they will be £10 each. Please see Odilla to book. We are also looking for some helpers to run the event, please see signup sheet on the centre notice board.
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM last week, we still have a few openings for anyone who would like to nominate themselves to be Deputy Church Warden, Deanery Synod representative, or be on our PCC. If you are interested or would like any more information about these roles please see Revd. Lydia.
Please continue to support The Yardley Wood Food Pantry, as the cost of living rises more people will be turning to food pantries for more assistance. Please could you think about bringing an item of non-perishable food or some toiletries on a regular basis to help people in our community.
Rev Lydia is on annual leave from Friday 27th May to Saturday 4th June. Rev John Richards will be covering the services in her absence.
Services this week:
Monday 9.00am Morning Prayer
Wednesday 10.00am Holy Eucharist in Church
Thursday 8.00am Ascension Service
Services NEXT week W/C 22.05.22
Sunday 10.00am Holy Eucharist in Church (on Facebook & then uploaded to Youtube)
11.30am Family Service
The next ‘Family Service’ takes place Sunday 29th May 2022
This month’s Family service is titled ‘Looking up’
We will be hearing the story of Jesus’ Ascension, singing and praying & letting off balloons.
Service starts at 11.30am - All Families Welcome
Refreshments will be served in Christ Church Centre after the service.