Dear Friends
Please note info about Holy Week and our upcoming Annual meeting.
A little word
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Cor 4.7
Paul is speaking about his own frailty here, but as a passionate believer in the church and in every member ministry, it is legitimate to translate his image to us corporately as well as individually.
The church contains all the treasure the world needs, the love of God demonstrated and proclaimed, and yet we are fragile and error prone.
It is amazing that in his wisdom Christ entrusted his message and mission and kingdom to this institution! We acknowledge our mistakes, give thanks for each other, and look to him who can perfect us.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the church, in all its complexity.
- For places of continued conflict in the world.
- For chaplaincy in prisons, hospitals, schools & workplaces.
Services
Sunday Gathering at 9.15am.
Holy Communion at 10.30am.
This week’s readings are: John 11.1-45
Refreshments to follow.
Sunday evening at 6.30 – 7.30pm.
Lent discussion with a cuppa. Short Reflective service at 7pm.
10am on Thursday
Holy Communion, followed by Lunch Club in the Welcome Centre.
Don’t forget the clock change
Holy Week
Events to note…
Maundy Thursday HC in Welcome Centre at 10am
Remembering the Last Supper at St Peter’s, 7pm
Good Friday Procession from St Peter’s starting at 1pm arriving at Christ Church for
An hour at the Cross 2-3pm
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service in Burngreave Cemetery 6am
Easter Celebration with Holy Communion at 10.30am
Electoral Roll revision and APCM
In advance of our annual meeting the Electoral Roll is being revised. This is the annual update where you can join if you are not already on it. The current roll is on display if you need to check.
If you wish to be added please complete an application form available at the welcome desk by 15 April.
Please put the APCM date in your diaries. Sunday 30 April at 11.30 after the service.
We need to elect two Churchwardens and two deputy Churchwardens, these are annual elections.
This is the year to elect two members of the Deanery Synod for a three year term.
There are also three places on the PCC for a three year term.
Please be thinking and praying about who might stand for those positions. Nomination forms with all the details about who can stand are on the welcome desk.
Keeping up
Reminders of contact details:
Maureen (for admin queries). office@pitsmoor.church, 07765 232789.
Pip (for everything else!). vicar@pitsmoor.church, 07799944436.
Earlier news
Previous editions of this news update are on the website if you can’t find it in your in-box.