Dear Friends,
This week Café Church will focus on the Ascension.
A little word
And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. Luke 24.49 (NRSV)
Ascension Day was today (Thursday), Pentecost comes a week Sunday. For the Disciples there was a ten day wait from Jesus leaving them until the Holy Sprit came with power from on high. Why is the Ascension important? Because in some way Jesus was limited whilst he was in his incarnational form. When the Holy Spirit came , in some mystical way, all believers everywhere were able to experience the very presence of God with them. One event was the precursor to the other. Why not take these ten days and ask God to be more real to you and to commit to listening more carefully for God’s voice.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the anticipation of all that God can do in your life.
- For the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza – and those with influence, to act justly.
- For Leah announced as the Bishop of Doncaster designate.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, this week with Holy Communion.
10.30am Café Church
Ascension
Refreshments are available as you arrive. Everyone stays together this week.
7pm Reflective Service
This week Taizé style music and silence.
This Week’s Headlines
APCM
Thank you for those who joined us. 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
Thank you again to all who took part. We have sent off £332.80
What’s on?
Wednesday – 9.30am Stay and Play in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday – 10am Holy Communion followed by refreshments and Lunch Club in the Welcome Centre.
Thursday – 6.30pm International Meal in the Welcome Centre.