Dear friends,
On Sunday at Café Church we will be saying our official goodbye to Will & Lucy and family. I hope you can join us.
A little word
I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. Philemon 6-7 (NIV)
These words of St Paul to his colleague Philemon seem particularly apt as we say goodbye to Will. Will has brought enthusiasm and good humour, he has been a willing learner, and as we have steered the path of the disruption of a major building project, he has brought refreshment, encouragement and perspective. Café Church is good place to end, as he has been instrumental in getting it going. He and Lucy have done great work with Stay & Play too. They are not going far, but we will all miss them. I hope you can join me in wishing them joy and encouragement in the new role in Bradfield.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for all that Will and family have brought to us, and for settling in well in a fresh start.
- For the people of Gaza. For all those with the influence to bring about a just settlement for the future.
- For festivals, camps, and holiday clubs happening over the summer.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Café Church
Praise the Lord
Reading: Psalm 150
Refreshments are available from arrival.
CoGs, our children’s group, has finished for the summer. The whole Church Family stays together for the services in August.
7pm Reflective Service – Taizé
This week is Taizé style. Candlelight, singing, silence and reflection.
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Café Church needs you!
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, 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.
Coming soon
Archbishop of York’s statement on Gaza
Archbishop of York’s statement on Gaza | The Archbishop of York
What’s on?
Wednesday – Stay and Play has finished for the summer.
Thursday – 10am Holy Communion followed by refreshments. No Lunch Club in August.
Thursday – 6.30pm for 7. International Meal all welcome.
Friday – 1pm Craft & Chat in the Welcome Centre.
Saturday – 2-4pm. St Peter’s summer Fair