Dear friends,
Here is this week’s news. On Sunday morning we are delighted to be welcoming three candidates for Baptism. Please join with us in helping to make it a very special day for them.
A little word
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4.12-13 (NIV)
We live in a society that seems to never be happy. Those who have little aspire to be like those who have more. Those who have plenty seem to always want it bigger, better, newer, flashier. Advertisers play on this and try to convince us that our life will be better if only we buy whatever it is they are trying to flog.
Paul tells his friends that knowing Jesus is all that matters. That is his secret to contentment, everything else is seen in that ligfht. As the church, if we have that same secret, it should be clear for all to see. May you find true contentment in Jesus.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the contentment and simpler life we can experience in relationship with Jesus..
- For our PCC meeting on Monday.
- For staff, students and families as the schools break up this week for the summer holidays.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Morning Worship with Baptisms
Reading: Philippians 4
Refreshments are available after the service.
CoGs, our children’s group, has finished for the summer. The whole Church Family stays together for the service.
7pm Reflective Holy Communion
This week is a reflective service of Holy Communion.
This Week’s Headlines
Café Church needs you!
Cafe Church happens on the first Sunday of the month. There are a number of different roles which we are looking for people to help with and set up a rota. If you could help set up the church with the tables and chairs, serve refreshments or help put the rows of chairs out again do let us know. Speak to Will or Pip asap.
Update from Will & Lucy
Will has been offered a Curate in Charge position at St Nicholas Church in High Bradfield, with the opportunity of a 5-year revitalisation project next year with Wadsley Church. He will start in September.
The Cafe Church service on 3 August will be an opportunity to mark their two years with us and pray for them.
If you would like to contribute to a gift please mark it clearly and put it in the collection box.
Abbeyfield Festival
Thank you to those who represented us on the stall and baked cookies.
What’s on?
Wednesday – Stay and Play has finished for the summer.
Thursday – 10am Holy Communion followed by refreshments and then Lunch Club.
Thursday – 7.15pm Singing & Silence in church.