Trust an unknown future to a known God
Our 2024 Memory Verse
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:6-8, NIV
Our New Parochial Church Council
Jim Loring and Lynn Pack continue as Church Wardens.
The other members of the P.C.C. are:
Rev’d Mark Madeley
Cheryl Costigan
Pauline Farley
Angela James
Barbara Lewis
Annabel Loring
Neil O’Donoghue
Dave Pack
Michael Perrin
Jeff Realff
Gail Rowley
Pray that the Lord will guide them as they meet over the coming year.
Praying for Peace
St Nicholas’ Church will be open between 9:30 and 10:00 for prayer for peace in Ukraine and between Israel and Palestine/Gaza on Mondays 29th April and 13th May, weather permitting. If in doubt phone Joy (625545). Not 6th May, which is a bank holiday.
Prayers for CMJ
- Thanksgiving for all the Gospel opportunities CMJ have had whilst sheltering displaced Israelis and soldiers in the guest houses.
- Pray for their ongoing evangelism and discipleship.
- Pray for the financial and practical help they are giving to the Palestinians on the West Bank. The economy there is so dependent on tourism, it has collapsed.
- Pray for those rescued from Gaza that CMJ is supporting.
- For their new services in Christ Church following an increase in demand.
- For the rabbis that keep coming to talk to them about Jesus being the Messiah, including over Easter!!
- For Pedro who is struggling.
GoMAD!
In June Lyn & Rich Star will be volunteering in Tanzania for 2 weeks with the charity Go Make a Difference. GoMAD is a small independent charity which helps people in some of the poorest regions in East Africa.
Lyn & Rich were introduced to GoMAD by Heather Johnstone our CMS partner. GoMAD volunteers are a major income stream for Rehema so they will be able to visit & support the Rehema project during their stay.
Lyn and Rich would greatly appreciate our prayers. They will be telling us more in the All Together Worship Service on Sunday 28 April.
Messy Church – Wednesday 1st May
In St Nicholas’ Church at 3:30pm. Please pray that God will bless each and every child and adult, that all will have a safe and happy time and come closer to him.
Thursday Coffee Mornings at St Nicholas
Every Thursday in term time from 10:30 to 12:30.
Christian Aid Lunch on Sunday 12th May
Uphill Methodist are having a Soup & Ploughman's Lunch on Sunday 12th May at 12.30pm, in aid of Christian Aid. Tickets £10, please call 07773 666601 to book, by 5th May.
“It would be lovely to see some St Nicholas folks,” they say.
Lunch Club – next on Monday 13th May
Saturday 18th May - Village Table Top Sale and Jigsaw Challenge
This will be in St Nicholas’ Church and tea and cake will be available.
“Mary The Mother of Jesus” - Saturday 6th July
The world premiere of this new musical will be taking place at 6:30 in Clarence Park Baptist Church. See the attached poster.
Services
Sunday 28th April – All Together Worship in St Nicholas live and by zoom
Count Your Blessings, including a special presentation by Lyn & Rich Star
Commissioning of the new Parochial Church Council
Wednesday 1st May Morning Prayer in St Barnabas live and by zoom
Lydia’s Conversion in Philippi
Acts 16:11-15
Sunday 5th May - Holy Communion in St Nicholas live and by zoom
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
John 14:15-31
Snickers in the Church Hall
6 p.m. Prayer Meeting in St Nicholas
Wednesday 8th May Holy Communion in St Barnabas live and by zoom
Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus
Colossians 2:20-3:4
Sunday 12th May - Morning Worship in St Nicholas live and by zoom
The Ascension of the Lord Jesus
1 Peter 5:6-11 John 17:1-11
Snickers in the Church Hall
The next Parish Update will be produced on Friday 10th May.
Please pray for:
Elizabeth Anderson
Jim and Ann Butt
Rene Eaton
Maureen Hobbs
Malcolm and Edna Hunter
Angela James
Ada Keeley
Paul and Barbara Lewis
Jim and Annabel Loring - pray for God’s ongoing protection on Jim and Annabel.
The Madeleys
That the GP will identify the issue with Mark’s exhaustion and for peace for Caroline. For Rachel coming to the end of her first year at University and for Ben preparing for his GCSE exams next month,
Stella Middleton
Gwen Purnell
Mac and Pam Reid
Jo Scott
Peter and Val Tullett
Ted Warren
St Barnabas Part-Time Lay Pioneer Minister
There is enthusiastic and prayerful support in the Locking Deanery Mission and Pastoral Group for the post that we want to see created for St Barnabas. Mark is taking the lead for this initiative. Keep praying that there will be good progress.
Lyn & Rich Star – preparing to go to Tanzania in June with GoMAD.
Heather Johnstone
The Clarkes
Pedro Santos for his ongoing survival in Tel Aviv Jaffa and for his ministry to people seeking shelter from missile attacks. Pedro is in real need at this time. Please pray for the Lord to intervene.
“V” in the Republic of China Taiwan
Please continue praying for Alison Giblett, Anya and Pastor Valery (who work with CMS in Ukraine).
Contact Details
Mark’s contact details are mark@mibtravel.co.uk and 01934 620156.
Our Church Wardens
Jim: 01934 644623 or jim@annabelloring.plus.com
Lynn: 01934 813763 or lynnmarypack@gmail.com
The Pastoral Team
Pauline Farley 415401
Edna Hunter 270938
Angela James 07792 133403
Barbara Lewis 07773 087439 (mobile preferred to landline 633655)
Joy Realff 625545
Parish Office
Duncan is normally in the Parish Office at the following times:
Mondays and Wednesdays 09:00am - 2:00pm, usually on Fridays 2:00 – 4:00pm.
If you need to contact him please telephone (01934 641863) or use email - stnickswithstbs@hotmail.co.uk
There is a Polling Station in St Barnabas on Thursday 2nd May, so the building is not available for other bookings.
The Office will not be open on Mondays 6th and 27th May because these are bank holidays.
Instagram and Facebook
Our churches now have an Instagram account, which Rachel has set up. The address is st.nicholas.with.st.barnabas (no capitals)
Our Facebook page can be accessed through this link: https://www.facebook.com/StNicksandStBs/