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The blog of David Alexander, Vicar of Stopsley Parish Church (St Thomas's).
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Thursday, 15 May 2014

Life is Messy

Hello from Vicar Dave!

Life is Messy. It certainly sometimes feels like that. But this Sunday's morning Gospel (John 14) encourages us to keep on trusting as we follow the 'true and living way' (John 14v6). Prayers for you as you travel on your way.

This Sunday is also Messy as we have another Messy Church session at 3:30pm. Come and join us for a great time thinking about Jesus being the Good Shepherd. And we have shepherds pie to follow! I can't wait...

Can I ask you to pray for Mike Jones, the vicar of St Mary's Luton. He was knocked off his bike yesterday and ended up under a car, with a hot engine on his chest. Fortunately some passing Lutonians lifted the car off him. He is getting on well in hospital but it would be good to pray for him.

See you Sunday? Either way, have a great weekend.

Sunday Morning’s Theme is: John 14:1-14 The True and Living Way
Readings: Acts 7:55-end (p1100)*, John 14:1-14 (p1082)
Sunday Evening’s Theme is: Luke 6:47-49 The Wise Builder
Readings: Zech 4:1-10 (p951), Luke 6:47-49 (p1034)
Midweek Theme is: Hebrews 11:7 By Faith Noah - Witnessing to God’s Victory
Readings: Genesis 6:11-22 (p8), Hebrews 11:7 (p1209) 
* At 8:30am and 10am

Headlines:
  • Welcome to any Visitors.
  • The next Messy Church session is on THIS Sunday (May 18th) at 3:30-5pm. Join us for lots of fun, story, activities and food. All welcome!
  • The Bible Speaks Today In May we are studying some great books of the Bible. Join us to learn from God together.
      • The Right Way Up. In the Sunday morning services we are challenged by Jesus to turn the world upside-down! Or, actually, the right way up!
      • Stories Jesus Told- Stings in the Tale In the evening services we are listening to the Parables of Jesus.
      • Heroes of Faith - Hebrews 11 Midweek, on Tues evenings and Wed mornings, we meet some Old Testament Heroes of Faith, found in Hebrews chapter 11.
  • Sunday Club for children has restarted at the 10am service. Please pray for Sara Sammons and her team. Spread the news - all children welcome for lots of fun.
  • Pentecost Praise We join with other Luton churches on Sunday 8th June at 6:30pm at the COGIC Centre in Dunstable Road (near Luton Town Football F.C.)
  • European Elections Don’t forget to vote! The church hall will be a polling station on Thursday 22nd May and will be closed for other activities.
  • Ascension Day Thursday 29th May - services at 9:15am and 7:30pm
  • Forthcoming social events at St Thomas’s - June 28th Luton Male Voice Choir, July 5th will be our Summer Fayre and BBQ, July 19th A Musical Evening with Tanya concert, July 26th, a Coach outing to Clacton on Sea.  Please see the notice board in the church hall for further details.
  • Diocese ‘100’ There is a sign up sheet for the Festival day of fun and praise outing to Keysoe, Bedfordshire, to celebrate the Diocese 100 years. Monday 25th August.
  • Coffee Morning The next Coffee Morning is on Saturday June 7th 10am-12 
  • PCC (Church Council) Meeting Monday May 19th 7:45pm
  • Mothers’ Union Coffee Morning at St Augustine’s Church, Icknield Way on Tuesday 20th May from 10:30am
  • Stewardship Envelope packs for the twelve months commencing this JUNE will be available from the third Sunday in May. As usual you can collect them from the Porch. The range of numbered sets have been rationalised and re-allocated. So do not worry if the new envelope number differ from the one you are currently using. Please return all old unused envelopes to me – Thank you
  • Lending Library in Church Foyer full of Christian material to borrow.  
    • Prayer Meeting Sun 1st June 5pm. Do join us to pray together.
    • Parish Lunch on Wed 11th June 12:30pm. Sign up on list in the porch.
    • Support Street Pastors helping on Luton Streets: Text LUSP27 £2/£5/£10
      to 70070 to donate. eg. LUSP27 £5
    • The Parkside Singers Music for a  Summer Evening with organ soloist James Banville, Sat 7th June 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Shaftesbury Road, Luton Tickets £5 on the door


        • Newsheets Online  - via website or  http://stopsleyvicar.blogspot.co.uk

        PLEASE PRAY FOR
        Unwell: Philip Francis, Sheila Weedon,Geoff Fletcher, Ken, Emma Sarney, Roy Brindley, Mike Jones
        Some of Those with Long-term Needs: Sadie Oliver, Brian Gorham, Stella Rutty, Julie Windsor, Evelyn, Joyce Burgess
        Those grieving for: Malcolm Godbehere, Triss Burton, Robert Godfrey, Joyce Miles, Ralph Hunter-Gibbons, Thelma Gregory, Doreen Brindley, John Elston.

        Contact us: 01582 729194, office@stopsleyparish.org.uk



        Have a great weekend!

        GB!
        Dave
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