Dear Friends,
Welcome back and Happy New Year
A little word
And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’ Mark 1.11 (NIV)
During Epiphany we think about Jesus being revealed. At his baptism, Mark records amazing sights and a voice. The voice brought words of affirmation and encouragement. Imagine God saying those words to you, speak them to yourself, and remember how precious you are to God, and how we can reveal Jesus to others as he lives in us and through us.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for each one of us, loved, and pleasing to God.
- For everyone affected by last week’s tragedy, especially Chris’ family.
- For all the people working to build up our community.
Sunday services
9.15am Sunday Gathering
no early service – back next week
10.30am All-age Worship
Epiphany
Readings: Matthew 2.1-12
Refreshments to follow.
7pm Reflective
this week is Taizé style
A voice from Palestine
Refreshments
We all value having a cuppa after services. For that to continue we need at least one other couple/team to go on the rota. Men can make drinks as well as women! Full training can be given if needed. The more volunteers, the less often your turn will come around. Let Maureen or Pip know you would like to go on the rota.
Visiting next week – 14 Jan
Archdeacon Malcolm and Alex Shilkoff, Strategic Programme Director, are coming to visit us next Sunday. They are engaging with parishes about the strategy refresh and want to hear from places like Pitsmoor not just the big rich parishes. All they are asking is for you to chat over coffee and they are bringing buns to encourage you!
Maureen retiring
Maureen is retiring at the end of the month from her roles as Administrator and PCC Secretary. We want to show our appreciation for her many years here, so there will be a card for messages and a collection if you would like to contribute to a gift.
What’s on?
Wednesday 10am – Stay and Play – in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday 10am – Holy Communion in the Welcome Centre followed by coffee. Lunch Club resumes on 10 Jan.
Friday 1pm – Craft and Chat -in the Welcome Centre