Apologies – the list of services for the week is below but for this week there are no notices, St Peter’s thought for the week, or on-line service sheet(s).The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below):Sunday 27th March 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 27th March 9:30am Mustard Tree Church – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 27th March 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service, Service of the word (at St Ed’s)Sunday 27th March 11:15 am on-line Sunday Service (livestream)Sunday 27th March 6:30 pm Sunday Club (livestream)Monday 28th March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 28th March 5.00pm Monday prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 29th March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 29th March 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonTuesday 29th March 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 30th March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 30th March 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 30th March 11:30 – 12:30pm Lent Course (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 30th March 2:00pm Lent Course (in Ringland contact Rev Val for details of venue)Thursday 31st March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Thursday 31st March 7.00pm Reflection in church with Compline (at St Ed’s and livestream)Friday 1st April 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Friday 1st April 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. Cost £3. (at Trinity Church building) Also Sunday 3rd April: at St Ed’s 9.30am Mustard Tree and 11.15am Service of the word with online 11:15am Informal Service and 6pm Sunday Club. Additionally during Lent at 8am daily (except Sunday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook page, plus have morning prayers in St Eds on weekdays 8:45 to 9:15For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events at St Peter’s: Wednesdays in Lent – Bible study 2pm (for details of venue contact Rev Val -email on revvalhooker@gmail.com or phone 01603 746936)Sunday 17th April, Easter Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion (at St Peter’s and livestream)
“Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any” Luke 13 : 6Reading for this week : Luke 13 : 1 - 9Thought for the weekIn our Gospel reading Jesus speaks of events in His own time. Events that bring tragedy, devastation to people’s lives, and even desecration. Unthinkable events for ordinary people caused in one case by human action and cruelty, in another by natural disaster. In the light of all that is happening in Ukraine, these events and Jesus’ words have an uncannily familiar ring.Jesus shows Himself aware of the terrible situations that befall people. Yet He also speaks of hope. How our own lives can bear fruit. He uses the image of the fig tree, and of the Lord’s patience with us. How we are all given time to repent, to turn back to Him, to receive forgiveness and new life through the Cross. Jesus’ hearers were asking the wrong questions. They had the wrong perspective, that scrutinised the lives of those who suffered. Instead Jesus guides us to the fruit of His Kingdom. To new life that looks beyond the challenges of the present. Repentance that brings the Lord’s love and a better world.The event Jesus speaks of was caused by Pilate. Jesus will meet with him face to face. Even Pilate will see that Jesus is innocent. Jesus will take on sacrifice and suffering so we can receive forgiveness and be free to bear fruit. Praise Him. Rev PaulA Prayer for this weekEternal God,give us insight to discern your will for us,to give up what harms us,and to seek the perfection we are promisedin Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below):Sunday 20th March 9:30am Mustard Tree Church – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 20th March 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service, Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 20th March 11:15 am on-line Sunday Service (livestream)Sunday 20th March 6:30 pm Sunday Club (livestream)Monday 21st March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 21st March 5.00pm Monday prayers (at St Ed’s) Monday 21st March 7.30pm PCC (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 22nd March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 22nd March 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonTuesday 22nd March 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 23rd March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 23rd March 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 23rd March 11:30 – 12:30pm Lent Course (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 23rd March 2:00pm Lent Course (in Ringland contact Rev Val for details of venue)Thursday 24th March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Thursday 24th March 7.00pm Reflection in church with Compline (at St Ed’s and livestream)Friday 25th March 8:45 to 9:15 am Morning prayers (at St Ed’s)Friday 25th March 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts Group, - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. Cost £3. (at Trinity Church building) Saturday 26th March 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Spring coffee morning (at St Peter’s)Don’t forget the clocks go forward tonight – in the early hours of 27th March (so you lose an hour)Also Sunday 27th March (mothering Sunday): at St Ed’s 8am Holy Communion, 9.30am Mustard Tree and 11.15am Service of the word with online 11:15am Informal Service and 6pm Sunday Club. Additionally during Lent at 8am daily (except Sunday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook page, plus have morning prayers in St Eds on weekdays 8:45 to 9:15For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events at St Peter’s: Wednesdays in Lent – Bible study 2pm (for details of venue contact Rev Val -email on revvalhooker@gmail.com or phone 01603 746936)Saturday 26th March, Spring Coffee Morning 10:00am to 12:30pm (at St Peter’s)Sunday 17th April, Easter Sunday 11:00am Holy Communion (at St Peter’s and livestream)UkraineAs part of our response to the crisis we are meeting in church every weekday morning to pray, 8.45am to 9.15am. Everyone welcome.We are also supporting the Christian Aid Appeal for Ukraine. Please make donations either in St Ed’s using the bucket or envelopes, or making a donation online, using the details below:-https://giving.give-star.com/online/christian-aid/st-edmund-s-taverham-ukraine-appealWe also have details where clothes etc. can be taken at the back of St Ed’s.Lent courses : we have two Lent courses running – both during the day on Wednesdays, at 11.30am and 2.00pm. Please see Rev Phil and Rev Val for details.St Peter’s Coffee Morning A spring Coffee morning will be at Ringland church on Saturday 26th March, 10.00am to 12.30pm. All welcome.Hexachordia returns! They will be playing at St Peter’s Ringland on Saturday 30th July. Tickets will be on sale soon. We are delighted they will be returning.Embrace the Middle East (formerly Bible Lands) have produced a document ‘We Choose Abundant Life’ setting out the key perspectives of the remaining Christian church in the Holy Land. One of the main themes is co-operation between the main denominations and a Spirit – led witness across the region. This document can be downloaded from the Embrace website. Also a summary is at the back of St Ed’s church. This is such an important issue for our time, particularly as we consider church unity.The Norwich passion Play is happening on Saturday 16th April in Norwich – a collaboration across the city from many churches. More details are at the back of church, including how to volunteer!Christian Aid Week is 15th to 21st May. We have adopted new envelopes that no longer involve collecting them, but delivering them across Taverham and Ringland and inviting people to return them (much less hard work and awkwardness!!). If you are interested in delivering these, please let Paul Scarff or Rev Paul know.
Saturday 26th March 2022 we will be holding our Spring coffee morning as part of our Lent celebrations.There will be cake, refreshments and children's crafts.This is a chance to gather and chat in the wonderful surroundings of St Peter's. All welcomeFor more information contact Rev Paul at vicarattaverham@gmail.com or by phone 01603 868217
