Dear Friends,
Hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend
A little word
Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things. Psalm 98.1 (CW)
The Psalm suggests to me that the marvellous things are not all historical, it is not all in the past. It is because those marvellous things are continuing that we need a new song. It is ever changing, always moving forward. Look for those marvellous things that God is doing in your life and in the lives of others, and sing them out.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for all the marvellous things you have seen.
- For victims of violent attack and all those affected by it.
- For our Asylum seekers locally, as the government rhetoric becomes more alarming.
Sunday services
9.15am Sunday Gathering
including Holy Communion
10.30am All-age Worship
Easter 6
Readings: John 15.1-12
This week we all stay together.
…can you bring a branch? Maybe one you’ve trimmed from a bush or tree. You may even bring two – one for you and one for someone else.
Refreshments served after the service.
7pm Reflective
there is no reflective space on Sunday evening this week
Parking restrictions
Pitsmoor Road is currently dug up and controlled by traffic lights right outside the Church. If this is still in place on Sunday the only parking available adjacent to the Church will be on Nottingham Street. You might want to arrive in plenty of time to allow for a few more steps. Please leave the spaces on Nottingham Street for our less able bodied members.
Annual Church Meeting Elections
Thank you to all those who took part in our recent meeting. We wish to thank Will Ross and Ruth Crowley as they step down as Warden and Deputy/Lay Chair respectively.
We are pleased to announce that Blessing was re-elected as Warden and is joined by Mike Dennett. David Reid will be joining the team as Deputy Warden.
Christian Aid Big-Brekkie 
On Sunday 12 May we will be thinking about the work of Christian Aid. From 10am we will serve breakfast baps and encourage you to make a generous donation to Christian Aid. We could do with a little extra help with serving, please volunteer to Ali Salmon or Karen Rodgers.
What’s on?
Wednesday 10am – Stay and Play in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday 10am – Holy Communion in the Welcome Centre followed by coffee and Lunch Club.
Thursday 7.15pm – singing and silence in Church. More details from Kate Thomas.
Friday 1 – 3.30pm – Craft and Chat in the Welcome Centre