Reflection from the Rectory – Life in the Holy Spirit

We will have celebrated Pentecost by the time this newsletter is published, and I have been thinking ( I know!).If I were to ask you the following question, how might you respond. (I’m giving you lots of notice!) How is the Holy Spirit encouraging you in your Christian life? The receiving of the Holy Spirit by the disciples of Jesus was a time of wonder and joy, and without a little bit of what do we do now. That happens for us too. Being a disciple of Jesus is a wonderful and joyful calling. We serve in his name; to act his eyes, hands and feet in this modern world. Bringing comfort, love and kindness to those that we meet in his name. Annual Parochial Church Meetings are now complete, and I wish to welcome new Churchwardens and PCC members, thank those who are continuing in post and very grateful thanks to those who have stood down following years of faith service. Following Trinity Sunday on the 31st of May we enter the period of the church calendar known as Ordinary Time (Green is the colour of that season). It is far from being ordinary. It is a time when we can think about our sacrificial life in Jesus. There are no large festivals during this period so we can concentrate on building up our lives through service, study, community. Bible Studies will begin again in June with Reverend Rosemary leading off. Corinna will lead the monthly “beginners” offering and we will have an evening study during the summer which is offered to those wishing to know more and explore. Whatever you do in Jesus’ name thank you and I pray as the year goes on we might work together more closely in continuing that service. The Blessings. Reverend Al.

On the 2nd May was Reverend Al, where he presented a beautiful painting of St Andrew’s Church, by Julie, to Trevor Bush for all his hard work in securing grants and leading on aspects of the refurbishment of the North Wall in the Churchyard.

Ever wanted to know what scripture readings to read from your Bible this week. Take a look at God's World

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Join us for worship, praise and fellowship each Sunday
7th June - Morning Praise
14th June - Holy communion
17th June - Midweek Holy Communion starting at 7pm
21st June- Invitation Sunday - Morning Praise
28th June - Morning Praise

Check out this week readings from the series of 'Your Bible is not just for Sunday' for suggested readings during the week beginning 15th June

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Would you like to meet up with friends or make new ones. All Saints is a Benefice initiative to help us do that. It is held at the Winchelsea Centre Ruskington on Mondays between 2pm and 4pm. We hope that as many people from across our communities will come along to enjoy fellowship, craft, activities and more. Please come along or if you want to volunteer please drop Reverend Al a line.

Come and join us for our Midweek Evening Service of Holy Communion in our sister Church of St Andrews church Cranwell Everyone is welcome in our small very beautiful church.

THE UK’S ORIGINAL
AWARD-WINNING CONTEMPORARY CHOIR
SINGING MODERN POP & ROCK SONGS
in St Andrew’s Church, Leasingham

Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7pm
(Church doors open at 6.30pm)
£10 per person (including first drink and nibbles)
All proceeds to Our Village Church
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM LEASINGHAM POST OFFICE

Check out this week readings from the series of 'Your Bible is not just for Sunday' for suggested readings during the week beginning 22nd June

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Check out this week readings from the series of 'Your Bible is not just for Sunday' for suggested readings during the week beginning 29th June

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Come and join us for our Coffee Morning, lots of home made cakes and savouries to enjoy, Charity stalls and raffle prizes to be won. Warm welcome and great hospitality.
On Saturday 2nd May St Andrew’s Church, Cranwell held their usual coffee morning where Arabella from 1st Cranwell RAF Scouts, again had a stall fundraising to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027. This time aside from a lovely tombola she also ran games both for Guess the Granny and Guess the Grandad!

Messy Church was held at the Winchelsea Centre (it’s new home) in May where we explored the Parables (stories that Jesus told). We looked at several of them during

our craft, but the focus was on the wise and foolish builders. The wise man built his house upon the rock …..etc was our story and song. Reverend Al was very happy as
we were using Lego to build little houses (first picture) to enact the parable. It got messy with sand and water as the storm came tumbling down second picture). As always we said grace and finished with a communal meal. If you think this sounds like your kind of church then please come along to the next one on Saturday the 13th of June at 2pm. You are always welcome.