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Thursday, 17 July 2014

STOPSLEY PARISH CHURCH - ST THOMAS‘

Hello from Vicar Dave!

Have a hot weekend!! Well, there isn't really a choice, but I hope you are enjoying the summer weather. Why not embrace Mediterranean culture as well as the weather and join us for a wonderful operatic concert on Saturday evening? And there will be a warm welcome to worship on Sunday morning!

Below are some other news items for all that is going on at StTs.

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

Sunday Morning’s Theme is: Acts 5:12-42 Praying and Sharing.
Readings: Acts 5:12-42 (p1097)*, Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 (p979)
Sunday Evening’s Theme is: Luke 13:18‐21 A Seedy Tale!
Readings: 1 Kings 2:10‐12;3:16‐end (p336), Luke 13:18‐21 (p1046)
Midweek Theme is: Matt 13:24‐30,36‐43 Pulling Weeds
Readings: Romans 8:12-25 (p1134), Matt 13:24‐30,36‐43 (p979)
* This is the sole reading at 11:30am

Headlines:
  • Welcome to Visitors and Newcomers.
  • Diocese ‘100’ Monday 25th August. There is a sign up sheet for the Festival day of fun and praise outing to Keysoe, Bedfordshire, to celebrate the Diocese 100 years. £10 for the coach journey, the rest of the day free! Please sign up by 4th August at the latest - the Bishop is getting restless to know who is coming!!! 
  • Daytime Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 1pm in Church. Join us to pray for God’s work in our lives and Church.
  • Our visiting preacher for this Sunday, Michael Campbell from Luton Town Centre Chaplaincy was unable to join us due to unforeseen circumstances. He will now be coming on September 14th - come and hear about the work of LTCC and how we can be involved.
  • Luton Churches Education Trust (LCET) annual service is on Sunday September 21st at 6:30pm at Stopsley Baptist Church. Join with Christians from around Luton to hear more about this exciting work. (There will not be an ‘official’ evening service that Sunday, so that we can attend the LCET service)
  • Thank you for recent support for Vicar of Baghdad - see below request for prayer. We have raised £134.
    • Canon Andrew White is the vicar of St. George's church in Baghdad and he says: "May we plead for your prayers? WE ARE IN THE MOST DESPERATE SITUATION WE HAVE BEEN IN SINCE THE WAR IN 2003. The total infrastructure of the country has fallen to pieces. Even basic communication facilities like Facebook have all been closed down. We have no government, very little food and for the first time, huge opposition against Christianity. Churches have been attacked, Christian homes destroyed and thousands of Christians have fled their homes to seek safety and refuge. Please, Please pray for us."
    • David Newbound, our Pastoral Worker is now back in the parish after his holiday. Contact him via the Parish Office.
    • Coach outing to Clacton on Sea - July 26th. All seats fully booked.
    • Forthcoming social events at St Thomas’s -  Please see the notice board in the church hall.
    • Chaplaincy at ASDA There is to be a new team of chaplains at ASDA. Speak to the Vicar if you might be interested.
    • Sunday Club for children - will continue to meet over the summer period. Starts in church at 10am and then they go out to their activities.
    • Coffee Morning The next Coffee Morning is on Saturday August 2nd 10am-12
    • Parish Lunch on Wed 3rd September 12:30pm. Sign up on list in the porch.
      • Lending Library in Church Foyer full of Christian material to borrow.  This has now been added by a chance to borrow Christian CDs.
        • Morning Prayers in Church is taking a summer break from July 10th till early September.
        • Community Eve and Cafe Church  is taking a summer break from July 16th till early September.
        • Prayer Meeting Sun 14th September 5pm. Do join us to pray together.
        • Newsheets Online  - via website or  http://stopsleyvicar.blogspot.co.uk

        PLEASE PRAY FOR
        Unwell: Philip Francis, Emma Sarney, Roy Brindley, Sheila Weedon, Maisie Mills.
        Some with Long-term Needs: Sadie Oliver, Brian Gorham, Stella Rutty, Julie Windsor, Evelyn, Joyce Burgess
        Those grieving for: William Archer, Mick, Jim Moore, Roy Gadsden, Ian MacDougall Sr.

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



        Have a great weekend!

        GB!
        Dave
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        Thursday, 10 July 2014

        Anything to share?


        STOPSLEY PARISH CHURCH - ST THOMAS‘

        Hello from Vicar Dave!

        Have you anything to share? 

        Of course, as a beautiful human being you have plenty! Sharing our selves, our talents, our love, our stuff is a big part of who are as human beings. The Holy Spirit enables to receive from our incredible Sharing God, who shares from his amazing grace, and inspires us to be sharing people. We shall be thinking this Sunday morning about how God generously shares through us.

        In this week's newsheet there is an update from the Vicar of Baghdad, and details of a visit from the Senior Chaplain of Luton Town Centre Chaplaincy.

        Below are some other news items for all that is going on at StTs.

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

        Sunday Morning’s Theme is: Acts 4:23-5:11 Praying and Sharing.
        Readings: Acts 4:23-5:11 (p1096)*, Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 (p978)
        Sunday Evening’s Theme is: Luke 13:6-9,21:29-33 Giving a Fig!
        Readings: 2 Samuel 7:18-end (p311), Luke 13:6-9,21:29-33 (p1046)
        Midweek Theme is: Hebrews 11:32-40 By Faith Various Hits! - Turning to God
        Readings: Hebrews 11:32-40 (p1210), Luke 18:15-30 (p1052) 
        * This is the sole reading at 11:30am

        Headlines:
        • Welcome to Visitors and Newcomers.
        • Next Sunday at our morning services we have a visiting preacher, Michael Campbell from Luton Town Centre Chaplaincy. Come and hear about the work of LTCC and how we can be involved.
        • Daytime Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 1pm in Church. Join us to pray for God’s work in our lives and Church.
        • 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. Please sign up today - the Bishop is getting restless to know who is coming!!!
        • A Musical Evening with Tanya concert. An evening of popular operatic music. July 19th 7pm. Do join us for a lovely evening.
        • Coach outing to Clacton on Sea - July 26th.
        • Summer Fayre and BBQ  A big thank you to all who supported the Summer Fayre. It was a lovely day and we raised around £300, some of which is going directly to Hands of Mercy.
        • Thank you for recent support for Vicar of Baghdad - see below request for prayer.
          • Canon Andrew White is the vicar of St. George's church in Baghdad and he says: "May we plead for your prayers? WE ARE IN THE MOST DESPERATE SITUATION WE HAVE BEEN IN SINCE THE WAR IN 2003. The total infrastructure of the country has fallen to pieces. Even basic communication facilities like Facebook have all been closed down. We have no government, very little food and for the first time, huge opposition against Christianity. Churches have been attacked, Christian homes destroyed and thousands of Christians have fled their homes to seek safety and refuge. Please, Please pray for us."
          • Thank you to everyone who kindly supported me on my run.  We raised £150 for Cancer Research. Love and God Bless Donna Alexander
          • Keep our Churchyard and Church looking great! We need church members to give 30 mins of your time! Contact the office for details.
            • Forthcoming social events at St Thomas’s -  Please see the notice board in the church hall for further details.
              • Sunday Club for children - spread the news - all children welcome for lots of fun. Starts in church at 10am and then they go out to their activities.
              • Coffee Morning The next Coffee Morning is on Saturday August 3rd 10am-12
              • Parish Lunch on Wed 3rd September 12:30pm. Sign up on list in the porch.
                • Lending Library in Church Foyer full of Christian material to borrow. 
                  • Support Street Pastors helping on Luton Streets: Text LUSP27 £2/£5/£10
                    to 70070 to donate. eg. LUSP27 £5
                  • Morning Prayers in Church is taking a summer break from July 10th till early September.
                  • Community Eve and Cafe Church  is taking a summer break from July 16th till early September.
                  • Next Sunday Prayer Meeting Sun 14th September 5pm. Do join us to pray together.

                  PLEASE PRAY FOR
                  Unwell: Philip Francis, Geoff Fletcher, Ken, Emma Sarney, Roy Brindley.
                  Some of Those with Long-term Needs: Peter Pullan, Kathleen Steventon, Craig, Roy, Harry Smith, Bob Norman, Gary Berris
                  Those grieving for: William Archer, Mick, Jim Moore, Roy Gadsden, Ian MacDougall Sr.
                  We also remember the victims on the anniversary of the 7/7/2005 London bombings.

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


                  Have a great weekend!

                  GB!
                  Dave



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                  Thursday, 3 July 2014

                  Summer Fayre

                  Hello from Vicar Dave!

                  I hope you are enjoying the summer weather! Hopefully it continues on Saturday, but whether it does or not, we will be enjoying a Summer Fayre & BBQ from 3pm-6pm. Do join us! And invite friends and family.

                  Before that on Saturday there will be a Coffee Morning, from 10am-Noon. For anyone staying on from the Coffee Morning for the Fayre, there will be a BBQ lunch available. Again, do join us.

                  Below are some other news items for all that is going on at StTs.

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





                  Sunday Morning’s Theme is: Acts 4:1-22 Be bold!
                  Readings: Acts 4:1-22 (p1095)*, Matt 11:16-19,25-30 (p976)
                  Sunday Evening’s Theme is: Luke 12:35-48 Alert servants
                  Readings: 2 Sam 2:1-11;3:1 (p305), Luke 12:35-48 (p1045)
                  Midweek Theme is: Hebrews 11:31 By Faith Rehab - Welcomes & Obeys God
                  Readings: Hebrews 11:31 (p1210), Luke 16:1-18 (p1049)
                  * This is the sole reading at 11:30am & 10am

                  Headlines:
                  • Welcome to any Visitors.
                  • Saturday July 5th - Summer Fayre and BBQ, 3pm-6pm - in the churchyard. Join us and bring all the family.
                  • Coffee Morning The next Coffee Morning is on Saturday July 5th 10am-12
                  • Prayer Meeting Sun 6th July 5pm. Do join us to pray together.
                  • Daytime Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 1pm in Church. Join us to pray for God’s work in our lives and Church.
                  • A Musical Evening with Tanya concert. An evening of popular operatic music. July 19th 7pm
                  • Coach outing to Clacton on Sea - July 26th.
                    • The Bible Speaks Today: We are studying some great books of the Bible. Join us to learn from God together:
                       Sunday morning: Acts - turning life The Right Way Up.
                                             Sunday evening: Luke - Stories Jesus Told- Stings in the Tale.
                                             Midweek (Tues evenings and Wed mornings): Heroes of Faith in Hebrews 11.
                    • Keep our Churchyard and Church looking great! We need church members to give 30 mins of your time! Contact the office for details.
                    • Sunday Club for children - spread the news - all children welcome for lots of fun.
                      • 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.
                        • Forthcoming social events at St Thomas’s -  Please see the notice board in the church hall for further details.
                        • Thank you to everyone who kindly supported me on my run.  We raised £150 for Cancer Research. Love and God Bless Donna Alexander
                        • Parish Lunch on Wed 3rd September 12:30pm. Sign up on list in the porch.
                          • Lending Library in Church Foyer full of Christian material to borrow. 
                            • Support Street Pastors helping on Luton Streets: Text LUSP27 £2/£5/£10
                              to 70070 to donate. eg. LUSP27 £5
                            • Morning Prayers in Church is taking a summer break from July 10th till early September.
                            • Community Eve and Cafe Church  is taking a summer break from July 15th till early September.

                            PLEASE PRAY FOR
                            Unwell: Philip Francis, Geoff Fletcher, Ken, Emma Sarney, Roy Brindley.
                            Some of Those with Long-term Needs: Sadie Oliver, Brian Gorham, Stella Rutty, Julie Windsor, Evelyn, Joyce Burgess
                            Those grieving for: Doreen Brindley, John Elston, Janine Howlett, Margaret Loveday, William Archer, Mick, Jim Moore


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



                            Have a great weekend!

                            GB!
                            Dave
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