We had a very exciting Holy Saturday Churchyard clean up where a grass snake was discovered as ivy was taken down from a decaying tree! Thanks to everyone who came to help, including the flower team who made the church look so splendid for Easter.

My thanks to our wonderful ministry team members who led our Holy week services. Revd Corin presided at Palm Sunday, Revd Charles from the Eversdens joined me on Maundy Thursday and gave a beautiful sermon on Jesus washing the disciples feet, and Ruth Bond LLM led a poignant Good Friday service. My thanks also to our organists, Robert, Chris, Nicky and Jeremy who play such an important part in our worship, and our great bell ringing team.

Just before Holy Week began we had a fascinating talk by Jezo aka Jeremy Bond who shared with us how he grew up in Barton, and the twists and turns of his exciting stage career. This was followed by an excellent lunch, and more talks will follow this year.

Our next fundraiser for St Peter’s Barton will be my concert at Haslingfield with my twin sister on two pianos on Friday 8th May at 7pm – 8.30pm. Proceeds from tickets sold at Barton Post Office will go to St Peter’s Church. More information and tickets (£15, £8 students and £1 for children under 13) available from www.canntwins.com, performance tab.

For other interesting events coming up in local churches in the Team, do also see the www.lordsbridge.org.

With Easter blessings and love and thanks for all you do,

Claire

Revd Claire Robertson, Team Vicar

God of Mission
Who alone brings growth to your Church,
Send your Holy Spirit to give
Vision to our planning,
Wisdom to our actions,
Joy to our worship,
And power to our witness.
Help our church to grow in numbers, In spiritual commitment to you,
And in service to our local community,
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen