HOLY WEEK
Easter is nearly here. I pray that you have achieved the goals you might have set yourselves for the 40 days. I will mention it later on, but I have been blessed to lead the Lent Exploration with so many people wanting to know more about our faith and how we might express ourselves to others and its importance to us.
Soon we will be proclaiming Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The hallowed call is raised by the faithful. The response? A resounding He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! By the time of publishing we will be into Holy Week. Following a jubilee year of rest for the Ministry team last year, there is a full programme of services for us to worship, praise and pray. Details are at the end of the Newsletter. We are an Easter people. As such this time of year should always hold extra special meaning for us. Through the events of Holy Week and the Triduum (From Maundy Thursday to Easter Day) our faith is confirmed through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. There is always time to pray. Our Lord Jesus did so daily, I pray that you will too. Somewhere on your noticeboards or tables will be a lovely poster which says, “Your Bible Is Not Just For Sunday’s”. The lay minister who puts that poster together does so because they realise that each day is a faith day. Our faith is not like the Easter eggs that are on sale, almost from Boxing day, to be consumed and forgotten. Faith is to hold Christ’s teachings at the very heart of who are and what we do. It is a living, giving wonderful gift. I pray that the whole of this Easter season, and every day beyond, will be a time for us to remember the price that God paid for our salvation through his Son’s death on the Cross and our Lord’s glorious resurrection which brings us to the promised Christian hope of eternal life. With every blessing. Alleluia. Reverend Al.
This year we offer three venues for our Good Friday Services at 11.30am
All Saints Church Ruskington
St Andrew's Church Leasingham
St Andrew's Church Cranwell
We invite you to come and join us as we pray and reflect on those last hours of Jesus' life remembering his Crucifixion and the knowledge that He died for our sins.
Join us for refreshments and good conversation at our monthly coffee morning
Tenebrae is a Latin term meaning darkness. It refers to a religious service in Western Christianity held during the three days preceding Easter, characterized by the gradual extinguishing of candles, symbolizing the darkness of Christ’s suffering and death. The service commemorates the events of Holy Week, particularly the Passion of Christ, and is often marked by a loud noise at the end, known as the strepitus
If you have ever wondered which Bible Passages you could be reading throughout the week check out our 'Your Bible Is Not Just For Sunday' a weekly recommendation this week we are celebrating our Risen Lord To find out what readings are recommended check out the attachment and be inspired by God's word.
Followed by Easter breakfast in the Winchelsea Centre. Everyone is welcome to rejoice with us that Jesus has indeed Risen, Alleluia.
Sunday 5th April
"Christ has Risen, Alleluia! Alleluia!.
He has Risen Indeed, Alleluia! Alleluia!
There will be a service in the following Churches this morning
11am Ruskington All Saints - Holy Communion
11am Cranwell St Andrew's - Morning Praise
9.30am Leasingham St Andrew's - Morning Praise
Come and join us.
All Sorts will not be on during the Bank Holiday Mondays. Look out for other events taking place in the Winchelsea Centre.
Benefice Community – All Sorts Back on the 12th January 2026
The Benefice all age outreach offering continues on Mondays at 2pm in the Winchelsea Centre Ruskington. The space is designed as a time for fellowship, activities, and conversation for people of all ages. Please come along and enjoy time with friends and perhaps make some new ones. You are always welcome.
Messy Church in March was all about mothers. Thank you to everyone who came along, and we look forward to seeing you for our Easter Trail on the 7th of March, where we will travel around the four churches of Ruskington collecting clues and learning more about Easter. There will be no Messy Church in April, but we will be back on the 10th of May. (Photos of the day are on the boards at All Saints and the Winchelsea Centre).
Come and join us for our Midweek Evening Service of Holy Communion in our sister Church of St Mary's in Evedon. Everyone is welcome in our small very beautiful church.
Sunday 19th April at 9.30am there will be a service of Holy Communion in St Edith's Church. A time to celebrate together at the Lords table. Everyone is welcome
All Saints Events invite you to the Slow Cooker Lunch.
On Sunday the 26th April 1pm
Join us at the Winchelsea Centre for a simple friendly lunch, only 40 places available.
Sign up on the list at t he back of All Saints Church or email us at [email protected]
£8 for 2 courses
