Dear Friends,
Breakfast Baps on Sunday in support of Christian Aid. Yum, yum.
A little word
And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)
As we think about the work of Christian Aid this week this familiar verse from the prophet Micah came to mind. Justice, mercy, love and humility are at the heart of the story of God and God’s people. They should be at the heart of our story too, individually and collectively. It is why as a church we do lots of the things that we do amogst those we see and meet, but also why we support those who do it amongst those we will never meet but for whom we share a common humanity. As you watch the news this week think about the international emergencies and long term development work that is so vital.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the works of compassion and development supported by Christian Aid and others.
- For those who will serve our church on the PCC this year as we meet on Monday.
- For those refugees and immigrants in our country who find the recent language and narrative intimidating.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Morning Worship
We start with Big Brekkie for Christian Aid
Readings: John 13:31-35 & Acts 11:1-18
CoGs kids church is on this week during the service
Refreshments will be available after the service.
7pm Reflective Service
This week is a Holy Communion in a meditative style.
This Week’s Headlines
APCM
Thank you for those who joined us last week. There are copies of the reports on the Welcome Desk for those who could not make it.
Election Results
Mike Dennett & David Reid will serve as Churchwardens
Robert Platts will serve on the PCC
Christian Aid Big-Brekkie 
On Sunday 18 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.
SYCLS – Coffee & Cake
We have had a lovely thank-you note from SYCLS. Your generosity meant we could send £126.62. Well done and thank you to the bakers and supporters.
We are hiring – Administrator post.
Thanks to those who prayed for our interview day. I’m pleased to confirm that we have (subject to references and checks) made an appointment, and will announce it formally with a start date as soon as we able.
What’s on?
Wednesday – Stay and Play 9.30- 11am in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday – 10am Holy Communion followed by refreshments and Lunch Club in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday – 7.15pm Singing & Silence in Church.