Harvest Festival and Trinity 15Sunday 25th September we have a benefice service of Harvest Holy Communion at 10.30 am, when we celebrate God's goodness, in providing us with the fruits of the harvest. Please join us in praising God for our food. We encourage our congregation to bring gifts of food, toiletries, or money which will be donated to The Community of the Sisters of the Church, who relieve suffering in St Paul's and neighbouring communities. Our service will be followed by a "Bring and Share" lunch, so please bring either savoury or sweet finger food that we can enjoy after the service, in the church roomIf you are unable to come to this service, Rev Astrid has recorded a sermon for us which can be accessed by clicking on the link below. The link becomes live Sunday morning https://youtu.be/zMRIPqp_tYY Our readings this Sunday are: Deuteronomy Chapter 16 verses 1-11 Honouring God with gifts of the first fruits of the harvest, as they remember the Exodus from Egypt. John Chapter 6 verses 25-35 The loaves of bread, and the true bread which comes from heaven.A copy of Astrid's sermon may be downloaded below.A prayer for King Charles IIIEverlasting God, we pray for our new King.Bless his reign and the life of our nation.Help us to work togetherso that truth and justice, harmony and fairnessflourish among us;through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Maggie Robbins and her helpers have resumed our popular soup lunches, cost £3.50 on the second Monday of each month, in the Church Room. For safety, guests will be seated on tables of 6, so smaller groups restrict the spread of viruses, and we will still sanitise hands etc. To join us, please phone Mrs. Robbins on 01275 374534 so we can plan tables safely. Lunch starts at 12.00 noon.We have cancelled the April Soup lunch out of respect for the funeral of Ena Rogers.Lifts available by arrangement, just ask!
https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/Guidance%20on%20Spiritual%20Communion%20and%20Coronavirus.pdf
