This weekend’s Bible readings:
Romans 8:1-11 (p 1134) Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (p 979)
Service on 19th July:
Next Sunday, our benefice choir will be joined by the Little Munden School choir at our communion service at 10.30. Please join us if you can, to welcome the children and their families. Owing to logistical challenges, the service that day will not be streamed.
Choral evensong 26th July:
We will be welcoming Archdeacon Janet to lead and preach at Choral Evensong on Sunday 26th July at St Mary's at 6pm. All are invited to join us for worship at this special service of music, reflection and prayer.
Bike ‘n’ Hike:
This year’s sponsored Bike ‘n’ Hike, organised by the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust, will take place on Saturday 12th September. This is an important fundraiser for BHHCT, who, among other things, support churches (including ours) with grants for capital work. If you would like to cycle, walk or drive around the area visiting churches, please see the poster at the back of our churches for sign up details. If you are able to offer an hour or two to welcome participants to our churches, please speak to the appropriate church warden.
Reading challenge:
‘10ofthose’ (a Christian publishing company) is running a summer reading challenge, entitled Go All In, to recognise the current National Year of Reading. The challenge is to read 4 Christian books from their extensive collection, and for those who want to enter officially, there's a chance to win book vouchers. More information is at https://uk.10ofthose.com/go-all-in Lizzy is happy to order any books that you are interested in - just speak to her or email [email protected]
Christianity Explored course:
This 7 session course will run in the autumn on Sunday afternoons. It is suitable for anyone interested in finding out more or refreshing their knowledge of what our Christian faith is about. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking part, or if you would like to help support the group, please speak to Caroline. There are leaflets at the back of each of our churches.
Holiday Bible Club 24th – 27th August ‘God’s People and the Temple of the Rising Son’:
Bookings are strong and Caroline is collecting names of any who would like to help. The club runs from 10 – 3 each day; we meet for briefing and prayer at 9.30 each morning. In addition to the all-day volunteers, we need a few chaperones to help accompany the children to Burrs Meadow to eat their packed lunches. If you could spare an hour at lunchtime on any of the days to help, please speak to Caroline.
Services for the next few weeks:
Midweek services each week:
Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’s
Wednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’s
Please note there will be no Wednesday morning service in August.
Sunday services:
12th July 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s
19th July 8.00 am Public worship with Communion by extension, St Mary’s
10.30 am Holy Communion, All Saints
26th July 10.30 am Family worship, St Mary’s
6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s
2nd August 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s
10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints
9th August 10.30 am Holy communion, St Mary’s
Dates & meetings coming up:
15th July, 5.00 pm Roger de Clare leavers service, St Mary’s
16th July, 2.00 pm Vacancy team meeting, The Old Top Shop
22nd July, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s
22nd July, 1.15 pm Little Munden School leavers service, All Saints