On a weekly basis, our very own Steve Nuth will be bringing a word to you online! Weekly online sermons online for everyone in the Benefice of Woburn, Eversholt, Milton Bryan and Battleseden with Potsgrove and beyond are <span style="font-size: 1rem;">now available through the St. Mary's Woburn website!</span>For more information, please visit www.woburnparishchurch.co.uk
**A NATIONAL CALL TO PRAYER <span style="font-size: 1rem;">on 22nd March 7pm (GMT)**</span>Light a Candle of HopeA call to prayer re. the Coronavirus pandemicA National Day of Prayer and Action has been announced by the presidents of Churches Together in England, re. the Coronavirus epidemic, for this Sunday 22nd March.In an excerpt from a joint letter issued today, they wrote: "At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.Therefore, at 7pm (GMT) this Sunday, light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer." Wherever you are in the world, we invite you to join with us in prayer to see an end to the Coronavirus pandemic.This week the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu called for all Church of England churches to suspend public worship to help stem the spread of Coronavirus. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Let us pray for one another during this difficult time.</span> "Cast all your cares on to Him, for He cares for you."1 Peter 5:7
As we journey through some difficult days, weeks and months ahead, we share with you the good news of the latest App now free to use. Time to Pray As of March 2020, Time to Pray is now completely free to use.Time to Pray presents everything you need for Prayer During the Day, with variations according to the day of the week and the season of the Church’s year. The app is compatible with smartphones and tablets (iPhone/iPad iOS 9.0+ and Android 5.1.1+).You can use Prayer During the Day on its own, as your sole act of prayer and praise, or you can use it alongside Night Prayer – also provided here – in a pattern of prayer at the beginning and end of the day. Access Prayer During the Day, together with full text of psalms and short readings from Common Worship: Time to Pray.Follow a simple pattern of daily prayer that varies according to the season and day of the week.Access Night Prayer, together with guidance on sustaining a pattern of regular prayer.As of March 2020, Time to Pray is now completely free to use.Download the app on the App Store or Get it on Google Play.If you have have installed the app (on any device) the best way to let us know about a problem is to submit a support request from within the app. In the app menu go to "About this app" and tap on the help and support link.If you have any other queries please contact admin@hymnsam.co.uk Many other apps can be found here at: https://www.chpublishing.co.uk/appsWe continue to hold everyone suffering and affected by the evolving coronavirus situation in prayer.
The Church of St. Peter, Milton BryanAn Important Update and MessageWednesday 18 March 2020Dear All, In the light of the fast-moving coronavirus situation, there will be no surprise of the decisions taken and the need to postpone or cancel a number of Social and Fundraising events in alignment with progressing instruction, guidance and advice: • All Social & Fundraising events for March, April, May and June are now postponed or cancelled. • The probability of postponing or cancelling all Social & Fundraising events for July and August is 'Almost Certain' at this time of writing.• The probability of postponing or cancelling all Social & Fundraising events for September is 'Possible' at this time of writing. • October, November and December at this time of writing is too early to assess until further assessment and guidance is received. Whilst it would be easy to write the full year off, it would be unwise to react in such a way unless guidance and advice leads in this direction. Churchwardens have consulted regularly with the support of the Rector as the days have passed and these decisions haven't been taken lightly. You may have noticed that The Church of England released a statement yesterday putting public worship on hold until further notice. We expect a further notice to follow in due course concerning our Church and Benefice with comment and prayer from the Rector. The launch of the new 'Breakfast and the Bible Service' planned from June will naturally be postponed and launched at time when our church is back in full operation. The Hour of Peace is also postponed until further notice. We will of course update you, as we continually review advice and guidance on public worship, gatherings and activities in our church building. In these difficult and unprecedented times, our aim is to communicate clearly and regularly with everyone as we journey through the coming days, weeks and months. The St. Peter's Church community; the residents of Milton Bryan; and surrounding villages; the vulnerable - elderly and young; the sick and unable are all in our prayers. Equally important is our 'online community' which spans far beyond Benefice borders are in our prayers. Now is a time to hold everyone suffering and affected with this progressing coronavirus situation in prayer; for each other; holding firm to biblical values. And to pray into the continued business, mission and ministry of St. Peter's, Milton Bryan and for our Benefice. I also want to take the time, to remind and assure you, that despite the church building being closed, 'Church' indeed is still very much alive and present. The church is where the people are. We are here for you! We also recognise that those often in need, find it hard to ask, so if you know of someone struggling please let us know. If you need to talk, want to exchange messages, need help, request prayer or pray together by telephone or online, we can do just that. If you live in Milton Bryan you will have received the orange 'Hello! Self-isolation help note' with contact details for three members of the Trustees of Milton Bryan Charity, do please save this. In addition to this, members of St. Peter's are here to help too. Stacey and I are both here for you. We are DBS cleared via the Disclosure Barring System with practical awareness and knowledge training complete too. I believe Milton Bryan is in really good, caring hands. Please do not hesitate to contact or seek help from those on the Self-isolation note. Please do not hesitate to contact or seek support, extra help, sharing and spiritual support from Stacey and myself. Keep warm, safe and well. With best wishes,Kelvin WhiteLay Leader of Worship and Churchwarden. St. Peter's, Milton Bryan <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Tel: 01525 210337 kelvinbrucewhite@gmail.com & staceysarahwhite@gmail.com</span>
