They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24 : 30 - 32Readings this week Acts 2 : 14a, 36 - 41; 1 Peter 1 : 17 - 23; Luke 24 : 13 - 35Thought for this weekRoads in Jesus’ time were essential means of communication. They were the ways news spread, communities were connected, and important things were shared. They were also dangerous places. Travellers put themselves at risk.In our Gospel reading the travellers are disciples of Jesus, disconnected from Him by the events of Good Friday, and not yet reconnected by His Resurrection. Yet unknown to them, Jesus travels with them. He listens, and helps them to understand all they have seen is the Lord’s plan and purpose. Jesus’ death and Resurrection was foretold, and His will is sovereign.Today we celebrate Eve’s baptism, and we pray along with her Mum and Dad that she will grow to know Jesus walking with her all her days, and that He loves her. In baptism she becomes part of Jesus’ plan and purpose, and has so much to discover of His love for her. We each have so much to discover in Jesus’ love and His resurrection hope. Our roads are not always straight or predictable. They are even risky sometimes. Yet Jesus walks with us, even when we may not recognise Him. He shares with us His Risen life as He calls us to walk the roads and make His love known. Rev Paul Prayer for this weekAlmighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AmenRisen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. AmenWe give thanks for….. Eve’s baptism todayThe Risen Jesus walking with usThose preparing to be married
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 19th April 9:30 am Mustard Tree – Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 19th April 11:15 am Communion Service with Baptism (at St Ed’s) Monday 20th April 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 21st April 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 21st April 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 22nd April 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 23rd April 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 23rd April 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 24th April 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 26th April 2026. At St Ed’s 8.00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word. On-line 11:15 livestream serviceAt St Peter’s 3.00 pm The Gatheringon-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: April 26th 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (at St Peter’s)May 10th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)May 10th 12:15 pm Annual Meetings (APCM) (at St Peter’s)Baptism in the 11.15am service today (on 19th April) Leon and Maria are bringing Eve to be baptised at the 11.15am service. We look forward to supporting themSean and Charlotte are being married at St Ed’s on Wednesday 13th May at 12.00pm. They would be delighted if you would like to join them for the service and support them as they are married.The Inaugural Recital of the restored organ will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 - at 3pm In St Edmund's Church. Given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each from Gwendolyn or MaggieAPCM our Annual meeting will be held on Sunday 10th May at St Ed’s at 12:15 pm. Nominations for PCC (our Church Council) would be gratefully received!St Ed's May Fair 4th May 11am-4pm – The usual fun-filled day outside and in the church. We need items for the Raffle, Tombola, Bottle Tombola, bric-a-brac and, nearer the day, cakes etc. Please sign up to help setting up after church on 3rd May and on the day. St Ed's Plant sale and display of our local talents in church – 23rd – 25th May.
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below).Sunday 12th April 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 12th April 9:30am Mustard Tree (at St Ed’s)Sunday 12th April 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s and livestream)Sunday 12th April 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Monday 13th April 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 14th April 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 14th April 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 15th April 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 16th April 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 16th April 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 17th April 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Also Sunday 19th April 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion with Baptism. on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: April 26th 3:00 pm The Gathering@Ringland (at St Peter’s)May 10th 10:30 am Holy Communion followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s)May 10th 12:15 pm Annual Meetings (APCM) (at St Peter’s)Baptism in the 11.15am service on 19th April Leon and Maria are bringing Eve to be baptised at the 11.15am service. We look forward to supporting themThe Inaugural Recital of the St Ed's restored organ will be held on Saturday 16th May 2026 - at 3pm In St Edmund's Church. Given by Richard Bower - organist and organ builder Followed by a light afternoon tea. Tickets-£10 each from Gwendolyn or MaggieAPCM our Annual meeting will be held on Sunday 10th May at St Peter’s at 12:15pm. Timimg may vary as the meeting follows the morning service and refreshments. Nominations for PCC (our Church Council) would be gratefully received!
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matthew 28 : 5 - 6Readings this week Jeremiah 31 : 1 - 6; Acts 10 : 34 - 43; Matthew 28 : 1 - 10Thought for this weekThis is the day of Jesus’ resurrection. The day of His triumph and victory. The day of all days where the Lord reveals His sovereign power, His mercy and his love. Jesus has poured out His love and his life for us to receive forgiveness and new life in Him. Halleljuah!In Matthew’s Gospel the disciples witness the angel rolling back the stone, but Jesus has already gone. It is the Resurrection from our perspective. For a moment the peace of the early morning garden is shattered. The guards are terrified. There is a violent earthquake. Jesus’ resurrection has broken with the past, torn up the old order of sin and death, has shaken the earth and human history to its very core. Then the angel says to the women, ‘Do not be afraid’. A new Peace has come into the world. For all those who believe this Is a new beginning of hope and light. The presence of the angel underlines the emptiness of the tomb. showing us how death could not hold Jesus. Then hurrying, the disciples met with Jesus Himself. He is alive!I pray we can each experience the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection for ourselves. To know we can trust in Him for everything. To hear Jesus’ own words to us, ‘Do not be afraid’. Rev Paul Prayer for this weekLord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. AmenGod of glory, by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your Church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. AmenWe give thanks for….. The Resurrection of Jesus!Leo’s ConfirmationOur worship during Holy Week
