Dear friends,
Here is the news for this week. It would be lovely to see you at the leaf clearing session on Saturday.
A little word
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15.13 (NIV)
Advent is a time of waiting, but how do we wait? with anxiety? with gloom? with boredom? St. Paul suggests with hope. We are not waiting with a passive thumb twiddling, we wait with hearts and heads full of hope, as we actively live out our faith in the God of Hope.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for those who inspire us with, and to, hope.
- For those in the world who can see no hope, that they might catch a glimpse of the light of God.
- For all those working in care homes. Our local doctors, and hospitals.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Café Church
Advent 2
Readings: Isaiah 11.1-10
This week we stay together for the whole service in Café style. Refreshments are available as you arrive.
7pm Reflective Service
This Sunday is the second of our Advent series.
Taizé style – Lots of singing, quiet, and time to reflect and pray, all with the theme of “waiting”.
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Christmas Services
Saturday 6 Dec 10am – Grounds morning
Come and join us for a morning of leaf sweeping and tidying. Many hands make light work! Bring rakes, brooms and gloves if you have them.
Coming up…
Maureen Fischer
Maureen passed away last week. We give thanks for her many years working as our Administrator and hold Nigel and Becky and the family in our prayers. A thanksgiving service will be on Saturday 10 January at 2pm at St Augustine, Endcliffe.
What’s on?
Thursday – Holy Communion at 10am followed by refreshments and Lunch Club. All in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday – Singing & Silence, 7.15 -9pm.