By becoming friends of God, we also become friends of each other. Since we will each live with God eternally, we will also live with one another eternally, in a relationship characterised by love. We are reconciled not only with God, but also with each other. But how should we live that out? That is the challenge for us in our daily relationships.
We are citizens of heaven — but also part of the royal family! Is the King of heaven shown in the way we relate to others?
Services This Week
Sunday Morning. Colossians 3:18‐4:1 ‘Relationships in Christ’.
Sun 8:30am Communion
Sun 10am Communion with Sunday Club for Kids
Sun 11:30am Informal Service
Sunday Evening. John 6:30‐40 ‘Bread of Life’
Sun 6:30pm Evening Service
Tuesday Evening. John 6:30‐40 ‘Bread of Life’
Tues 6:30pm Community Eve
Tues 8pm Cafe Bible Study
Wednesday Morning. John 6:30‐40 ‘Bread of Life’
Wed 9:45am Communion
Services Next Week
Sunday Morning. Colossians 4:2-6 ‘Prayer and Ready Salted’.
Sun 8:30am Communion
Sun 10am Communion with Sunday Club for Kids
Sun 11:30am Informal Service
Sunday Evening. Acts 8:26-end ‘Ready to Share’
Sun 6:30pm Evening Service
Tuesday Evening. John 15:1-8 ‘Be Fruity’
Tues 6:30pm Community Eve
Tues 8pm Cafe Bible Study
Wednesday Morning. John 15:1-8 ‘Be Fruity’
Wed 9:45am Communion
HEADLINE NEWS
Level Trust Second Hand Uniform Appeal
Level Trust are launching a Uniform Exchange in May which will provide free second-hand uniform to parents across the town. Before the launch on the 12th of May, we need to gather as much school uniform as possible to stock the Exchange. We are running a collection at church for a few weeks We need any school uniform and will also take good quality school shoes and children’s coats. Many thanks in advance.
Level Trust are launching a Uniform Exchange in May which will provide free second-hand uniform to parents across the town. Before the launch on the 12th of May, we need to gather as much school uniform as possible to stock the Exchange. We are running a collection at church for a few weeks We need any school uniform and will also take good quality school shoes and children’s coats. Many thanks in advance.
Vicar - 25 Years as a ‘Priest’
This summer David Alexander reaches 25 years since his ordination as presbyter (commonly called ‘priest’). He has been invited, alongside others who are reaching a similar milestone, to a special Evensong at St Albans Abbey, where he was ordained. This is on Wednesday 29th April at 5pm. The congregations have been invited to join him at St Albans Abbey for this service - so please plan to come along. You never know, you might be able to swap him for a better model! Could you email him on vicar@stopsleyparish.org.uk if you can attend - RSVP!
This summer David Alexander reaches 25 years since his ordination as presbyter (commonly called ‘priest’). He has been invited, alongside others who are reaching a similar milestone, to a special Evensong at St Albans Abbey, where he was ordained. This is on Wednesday 29th April at 5pm. The congregations have been invited to join him at St Albans Abbey for this service - so please plan to come along. You never know, you might be able to swap him for a better model! Could you email him on vicar@stopsleyparish.org.uk if you can attend - RSVP!
Prayer Meetings
Join us to pray! Our next prayer meeting is on Sunday 10th May at 5pm, and Tuesday 28th April at 10am.
Join us to pray! Our next prayer meeting is on Sunday 10th May at 5pm, and Tuesday 28th April at 10am.
Pop Into the Funeral Directors!
The new branch of Nevilles in Stopsley opens on Friday, 1st May between 10am and 2pm in the form of a McMillian coffee morning. The manager writes: ‘You are most welcome (along with any other members of your church) to pop along and meet the staff there. We are donating a sum of money to Mcmillian for each person that calls in and sees us’. I am sure Co-op and Saunders Funeral Directors would be equally pleased to see you!
The new branch of Nevilles in Stopsley opens on Friday, 1st May between 10am and 2pm in the form of a McMillian coffee morning. The manager writes: ‘You are most welcome (along with any other members of your church) to pop along and meet the staff there. We are donating a sum of money to Mcmillian for each person that calls in and sees us’. I am sure Co-op and Saunders Funeral Directors would be equally pleased to see you!
Lunch Date Invite!
Fancy a lunch date with some beautiful people? Wed 6th May at 12:30pm. Sign up in the porch or via the Parish Office.
Fancy a lunch date with some beautiful people? Wed 6th May at 12:30pm. Sign up in the porch or via the Parish Office.
Living God’s Love - Inside Out
May 23rd, 9am-1pm at Christchurch Bushmead. Come for a day of fun and ideas to help enrich church, community and outreach. When we live our 'inside church', outside with our neighbours, we see a gospel far bigger and more wonderful than just our congregation. This is how we make disciples and transform our communities. The day will have some inspiring speakers, encouragement and a 'can do' atmosphere.
We will be joined by practitioners talking about a whole host of practical ideas which may help to enrich your church and community.
May 23rd, 9am-1pm at Christchurch Bushmead. Come for a day of fun and ideas to help enrich church, community and outreach. When we live our 'inside church', outside with our neighbours, we see a gospel far bigger and more wonderful than just our congregation. This is how we make disciples and transform our communities. The day will have some inspiring speakers, encouragement and a 'can do' atmosphere.
We will be joined by practitioners talking about a whole host of practical ideas which may help to enrich your church and community.
Pentecost Serving Others
It has been decided not to have a Pentecost Praise gathering this year but seek to replace it with a day serving the people of Luton doing various servant evangelism projects in conjunction with the council and various residents associations. The day set aside for this is Saturday 6 June. In brief this will involve –
It has been decided not to have a Pentecost Praise gathering this year but seek to replace it with a day serving the people of Luton doing various servant evangelism projects in conjunction with the council and various residents associations. The day set aside for this is Saturday 6 June. In brief this will involve –
· People from our churches gathering with other members of the community at the Hat Factory in the morning
· Be allocated to teams to do “clean up” up activities in walking distance from the Hat Factory
· Be given a T shirt, equipment, a voucher for coffee and lunch
· They will return to the Hat Factory to have lunch all together
Preceding the cleanup day will be an opportunity for us to celebrate together on Friday evening 5 June, at Stopsley Baptist Church. This will give us the chance to pray for the day, lay the foundations of why we are doing it as well as worshipping God!
Coach Trip
Saturday 4th July To Great Yarmouth. Cost £13. Sign-up sheet in Church Porch. Coach departs from Stopsley Memorial 9am
Saturday 4th July To Great Yarmouth. Cost £13. Sign-up sheet in Church Porch. Coach departs from Stopsley Memorial 9am
Woodland Burial Trust Open Day
At Keysoe MK44 2JP. You are invited to a special open day on Saturday 16th May 2pm-5pm at our woodland, set in 60 acres of beautiful countryside. All the family, including dogs, are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Follow signs to The College Equestrian Centre, Details on: www.woodlandburialtrust.com.
At Keysoe MK44 2JP. You are invited to a special open day on Saturday 16th May 2pm-5pm at our woodland, set in 60 acres of beautiful countryside. All the family, including dogs, are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Follow signs to The College Equestrian Centre, Details on: www.woodlandburialtrust.com.
Theology Cafe Evening
The Hitchin Christian Centre, Bedford Rd, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1HF. Theology Cafe Evening event series continues on Tues 28th April - ‘Was Jesus Inclusive?’ Tues 26th May - ‘Is the God of the Old Testament genocidal?’ All events are free with refreshments and will take place at 7.30pm each evening. www.hcc.org.uk.
The Hitchin Christian Centre, Bedford Rd, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1HF. Theology Cafe Evening event series continues on Tues 28th April - ‘Was Jesus Inclusive?’ Tues 26th May - ‘Is the God of the Old Testament genocidal?’ All events are free with refreshments and will take place at 7.30pm each evening. www.hcc.org.uk.
‘How to read a church’
Holy Saviour Church Hitchin. A talk by Richard Taylor, TV presenter and author of ‘How to read a church’ on Sunday 10th May at 3pm. Admission £8 including refreshments. Contact Clarefleck7@gmail.com or tel 01462 646257
Holy Saviour Church Hitchin. A talk by Richard Taylor, TV presenter and author of ‘How to read a church’ on Sunday 10th May at 3pm. Admission £8 including refreshments. Contact Clarefleck7@gmail.com or tel 01462 646257
Reading the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) Today
Belief Spring Course 2015 Course runs for 5 sessions: Wednesday 13th May-10th June. at 8pm St Andrews Church Centre Kimbolton Rd. Bedford MK40 2PF For further information about each session visit www.beliefbeds.org Cost is £4 per session, payable on the day (inc. refreshments). 01234 330314 or email belief@ standrewsbedford.org
Belief Spring Course 2015 Course runs for 5 sessions: Wednesday 13th May-10th June. at 8pm St Andrews Church Centre Kimbolton Rd. Bedford MK40 2PF For further information about each session visit www.beliefbeds.org Cost is £4 per session, payable on the day (inc. refreshments). 01234 330314 or email belief@ standrewsbedford.org
Volunteer Bookkeeper
With Mission are looking for a volunteer to join our team to provide basic bookkeeping support to their Finance Manager. If you have a heart to serve and can spare 3-4 hours a week to join our team in Hitchin we would love to hear from you. We would prefer the hours to be worked one morning or afternoon each week but can be flexible. Email Jackie on jackie.johnston@missiondirect.org or call 01582 720056 if you are interested.
With Mission are looking for a volunteer to join our team to provide basic bookkeeping support to their Finance Manager. If you have a heart to serve and can spare 3-4 hours a week to join our team in Hitchin we would love to hear from you. We would prefer the hours to be worked one morning or afternoon each week but can be flexible. Email Jackie on jackie.johnston@missiondirect.org or call 01582 720056 if you are interested.
Flower Festival art Lilley Church
“Travellers Tales” on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 10.30- 5pm. Stalls and refreshments served all day. Entrance £2.
“Travellers Tales” on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 10.30- 5pm. Stalls and refreshments served all day. Entrance £2.
Deadline for Copy for Newsheet
Send any information for the newsheet by Wednesday 5pm.
Send any information for the newsheet by Wednesday 5pm.
Interesting Quote:
“It need not discourage us if we are full of doubts. Healthy questions keep faith dynamic. Unless we start with doubts we cannot have a deep-rooted faith. One who believes lightly and unthinkingly has not much of a belief. He who has a faith which is not to be shaken has won it through blood and tears-has worked his way from doubt to truth as one who reaches a clearing through a thicket of brambles and thorns.” Helen Keller
“It need not discourage us if we are full of doubts. Healthy questions keep faith dynamic. Unless we start with doubts we cannot have a deep-rooted faith. One who believes lightly and unthinkingly has not much of a belief. He who has a faith which is not to be shaken has won it through blood and tears-has worked his way from doubt to truth as one who reaches a clearing through a thicket of brambles and thorns.” Helen Keller
DATES FOR THE DIARY
- Sat 3 May, 10-Noon Coffee Morning
- Wed 6 May, 12:30pm Parish Lunch
WEEKLY EVENTS @ StTs:
Sunday Morning Services Rolling Worship
8:30am Communion 9:30am Breakfast
10am Communion 11am Coffee Time
11:30am Informal service
Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm
Midweek Communion Wed, 9:45am
Community Eve Tues 6:30pm Cafe Bible Study Tue 8pm
Morning Prayers, 9:15am Mon, Tues & Thurs
Counselling, Wed afternoon (by appointment)
Parish Office Mon -Thurs, 10am-Noon
Baby & Toddler Group Mon 10-11:30am
Homeless Soup Kitchen Mon 6:30pm
Sewing Group Tue 1pm
Christian Meditation Wed 6:45pm
Scrabble Thurs 10am
Tent Project - weekly social, Thur 2pm
Choir Fri 6:30pm Music Group Fri 7:30pm
CAN WE HELP?
We would love to help! To contact our Vicar, Pastoral Worker, Care Team, Wardens, Counsellor or Administrator please contact the Parish Office. 01582 729194 office@stopsleyparish.org.uk
We would love to help! To contact our Vicar, Pastoral Worker, Care Team, Wardens, Counsellor or Administrator please contact the Parish Office. 01582 729194 office@stopsleyparish.org.uk
- Visitor? Welcome! Please say hello!
- Loop Please switch your hearing aid to ‘T’.
- Safeguarding concerns contact:
Judi Kingham 619432, David Alexander 729194 - Photos are sometimes taken in services.
- Join our Congregation Roll and Giving Scheme.
- Gluten-free and/or Non-Alcoholic communion available via special cards near entrance.
- Children’s Play Corner available for children
- Lending Library of books and CDs in the Foyer.
_____________________________________
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Unwell: Ray, Mike Clark, Paul Hughes, Daphne Ward, Joyce Cox, Alg, David Saunders, Mary Barden
Long-term Needs: Seyan Tills, Peter Pullan, Kathleen Steventon, Craig /
Those grieving for: Elizabeth Sexton, Derrick Abrahams, Dick Ward, Betty Smyth, Geoff Robbins
No comments:
Post a Comment