This weekend’s Bible reading:
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (p 1153)
Pop-up shop 23rd February:
The pop up shop is back this Sunday. The fairtrade Real Easter Egg is available and Marion has managed to secure a good price at £5.50 each. There is a limited number as suppliers have reduced their stock because the price of chocolate has increased so much. Come and get yours now. Easter cards may also be for sale.
And benefice book stall:
The bookstall will also be in St Mary’s this weekend, with Christian books for Easter for children and adults. Please come and browse the stock. As ever, if there’s a title that Lizzy doesn’t have, she will get it for you.
Choral Evensong on Sunday:
Do join us on Sunday evening at 6pm in St Mary's for our service of Choral Evensong. Music will include Philip Stopford's new anthem 'The Lord is my shepherd'. We will also reflect on Psalm 99. There will hymns for all to join in with.
Midweek Music Wednesday 26th February:
The next Midweek Music concert is on this coming Wednesday, and will be given by students at St Edmund’s College. It’s so good to support these youngsters in their musical development and public performance is a crucial part of that, so your support will be greatly appreciated. Refreshments will be served as usual from 11.30 and the concert starts at 12.30.
World Day of Prayer 7th March:
This year’s World Day of Prayer is on Friday 7th March in St Mary’s at 2.30 in the afternoon, with refreshments afterwards. This is an ecumenical service open to all, and we join with Christians around the world as we take part in this service prepared by the Christian Women of the Cook Islands. Please come and join us if you can.
New group in All Saints:
On Saturday 22nd March from 2.30-4pm in All Saints Little Munden church Heather is starting a group for those who have lost their partners, either recently or many years go. It will be a time to share memories and chat over a cup of tea and a piece of cake. If you would like more information please phone Heather on 07909 065550. Also, if you would like a lift please let her know. This is in addition to the existing group that meets in Standon.
Soup & Snowdrops results:
The total donated at the Soup & Snowdrops event is £1,234.01 including Gift Aid. Thanks very much to all who helped make the event a great success.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine's
Wednesdays, 9.30am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary's
Sunday services:
23rd February 10.30am All age worship, St Mary’s
6.00pm Choral Evensong, St Mary’s
2nd March 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30am Morning worship, All Saints
5th March 7.30pm Ash Wednesday service, St Catherine’s
9th March 10.30am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
16th March 8.00am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30am Holy Communion, All Saints
23rd March 10.30am All age worship, St Mary’s
6.00pm Choral Evensong, St Mary’s