This weekend’s Bible reading:Acts 9:36-43 (p 1103) John 10:22-30 (p 1077)Standon APCM:Our final annual meeting will be held after the service in St Mary’s this weekend. You are very welcome to stay and hear what’s been going on, though if you’re not on the church electoral roll you won’t be able to vote.Youth Worker:For various reasons, the interviews weren’t able to take place on Wednesday and have been rescheduled for 11th June. Please pray for the candidate who has had a family bereavement which prevented his being there, and for those who will come on 11th June.Rota gaps:At our APCMs we have heard about all the work that goes on behind the scenes to enable our witness and worship. There are many places where we could do with more volunteers, but Little Munden desperately needs a few more on the cleaning team. If you could help for a couple of hours every few months, please speak to Sue Palmer.Farewell to Bishop Alan:A service will be held in St Albans Abbey on Sunday 18th May at 3 pm to bid farewell to Bishop Alan. All are welcome, and there’s no need to book. Until we have a new Bishop, Bishop Richard (of Bedford) will be exercising day-to-day leadership of the Diocese. Please pray for him.Mayday 5th May:Thank you to everyone who baked cakes or helped at the Mayday event in Standon on Monday. As ever, the Village Hall was busy, and Helena’s plant stall also did well. Basma sold a lot of her delicious dips and we welcomed a large number of visitors into church. FOSM raised around £1,500. Stephanie, in particular, is grateful to all who came and helped in the VH, or dropped off cakes for the teas.Open Gardens and Open Gardens!Standon Open Gardens is approaching fast, and it will be closely followed by Dane End’s. Standon’s is on 14th June and Dane End’s is on 28th June. At each there will be teas, lunches, plant sales and beautiful gardens to view. In both cases, we’re looking for helpers, please, and cakes for the refreshments. Please speak to one of the FOSM committee about Standon, or one of the Mundens PCC about Dane End.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:11th May 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s18th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints25th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s1st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints8th June 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:11th May, after 10.30 service Annual meeting, St Mary’s14th May, 11.00 am Barkway School visit, St Mary’s16th May, 7.30 pm FOSM AGM, St Mary’s28th May, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s3rd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s4th June, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall
This weekend’s Bible reading:Acts 9:1-20 (p 1102)Baptism and confirmation service in Standon, Saturday 10th May:This service will begin with baptisms in the River Rib at 6pm. The confirmations will follow afterwards in St Mary’s. Please come along and support the candidates as they take this important step. Come especially to the very public witness of the baptisms in the river, and bring your friends along!Mayday 5th May:Once again we are looking for helpers for the Mayday celebrations in Standon High Street. If you can volunteer an hour to help in the Village Hall or in church, or if you’re willing to bake a cake, please sign up on the list in St Mary’s or just turn up on Monday!Knit & Natter group:If you like knitting or crocheting, come and join us for a couple of hours in Standon village hall at 2pm usually on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tea & cakes will be available. Our next meeting will be on Thursday 8th May. For more information please contact Diane on 01920 821130.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:4th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints11th May 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s18th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints25th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’s1st June 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All SaintsSpecial services:10th May 6.00 pm Baptisms River Rib6.30 pm Confirmation service, St Mary’s (Rehearsal at 2.00 pm)Dates & meetings coming up:4th May, after the 10.30 service Annual meeting, All Saints5th May, 11 – 5 Mayday activities Standon High Street6th May, after 9.30 service Annual meeting, St Catherine’s7th May, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall7th May, at & after café Youth worker interviews, All Saints8th May, 11.30 am Funeral of Suzanne Dow, St Mary’s11th May, after 10.30 service Annual meeting, St Mary’s14th May, 11.00 am Barkway School visit, St Mary’s16th May, 7.30 pm FOSM AGM, St Mary’s28th May, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s3rd June, 7.30 pm PCC meetings, St Catherine’s
This weekend’s Bible reading:John 20:19-end (p 1089)Baptism and confirmation service in Standon, Saturday 10th May:John will be donning his wetsuit again and this service will begin with baptisms in the River Rib at 6pm. The confirmations will follow afterwards in St Mary’s. Please come along and support the candidates as they take this important step. Come especially to the very public witness of the baptisms in the river, and bring your friends along!APCM papers:The reports for our annual meetings in all three churches are ready to go. If you’re willing to save time, paper and copying by receiving the papers by email, please contact the appropriate secretary: Lizzy for Standon, Michael L for The Mundens, Peter H for Sacombe. Limited numbers of paper copies will be available at the meetings.Mayday 5th May:Once again we are looking for helpers for the Mayday celebrations in Standon High Street. If you can volunteer an hour to help in the Village Hall or in church, or if you’re willing to bake a cake, please sign up on the list in St Mary’s.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:27th April 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s4th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints11th May 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s18th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All Saints25th May 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s6.00 pm Choral evensong, St Mary’sSpecial services:10th May 6.00 pm Baptisms River Rib6.30 pm Confirmation service, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:4th May, after the 10.30 service Annual meeting, All Saints5th May, 11 – 5 Mayday activities Standon High Street6th May, after 9.30 service Annual meeting, St Catherine’s7th May, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall8th May, 11.30 am Funeral of Suzanne Dow, St Mary’s11th May, after 10.30 service Annual meeting, St Mary’s16th May, 7.30 pm FOSM AGM, St Mary’s
A very happy Easter, as we come together to celebrate Jesus’ victory for ever over death and evil!Alleluia, Christ is risen!Please remember that there’s no 8.00 service this weekend.This weekend’s Bible readings:1 Corinthians 15:19-26 (p 1156) Luke 24:1-12 (p 1061)Midweek Music 23rd April:On Wednesday the Midweek Music concert will be given by Joanna West, a local professional violinist, with Michael Smith at the piano. The concert will start at 12.30 and will be preceded by light refreshments served from 11.30am. Do come along and enjoy some 'you' time.Baptism and confirmation service in Standon, Saturday 10th May:John will be donning his wetsuit again and this service will begin with baptisms in the River Rib at 6pm. The confirmations will follow afterwards in St Mary’s. Please come along and support the candidates as they take this important step. Come especially to the very public witness of the baptisms in the river, and bring your friends along!APCM papers:The reports for our annual meetings in all three churches are just about ready to go. If you’re willing to save time, paper and copying by receiving the papers by email, please contact the appropriate secretary: Lizzy for Standon, Michael L for The Mundens, Peter H for Sacombe.Assisted Dying bill:The third reading of the Bill on Assisted Dying is coming up after 25th April. Our local MP for North East Hertfordshire voted for the bill at the second reading, but is undecided on how he will vote at the third reading. Please consider writing to him so that he knows your view. If this bill passes, it will have massive implications for our society, and the outcome will reflect how we value older people, the group most affected by Assisted Dying legislation in other parts of the world. You can email your MP directly via Care.org.uk. Search for topic ‘Assisted Suicide’. This Christian organisation provides a customisable email template. Writing can take as little as a few minutes.Mayday 5th May:Once again we are preparing for the Mayday celebrations in Standon High Street. If you can volunteer an hour to help in the Village Hall or in church, or if you’re willing to bake a cake, please sign up on the list in St Mary’s.Sunday lunch at the Star:Our next Sunday lunch will be on Sunday 27th April at 12.15pm at the Star in Standon. If you would like to join us please let Heather know by Monday 21st April 07909 065550.Services for the next few weeks:Midweek services each week:Tuesdays, 9.30am Holy Communion (BCP) & Bible study, St Catherine’sWednesdays, 9.30 am Morning worship & Bible study, St Mary’sSunday services:20th April 10.30 am Easter Communion, St Mary’s27th April 10.30 am All age worship, St Mary’s4th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Morning worship, All Saints11th May 10.30 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s18th May 8.00 am Holy Communion, St Mary’s10.30 am Holy communion, All SaintsPlease note there will be no service of choral evensong in April.Special services:10th May 6.00 pm Baptisms River Rib6.30 pm Confirmation service, St Mary’sDates & meetings coming up:23rd April, 12.30 pm Midweek Music, St Mary’s23rd April, 7.30 pm FOSM committee meeting, 40 South Road26th April 4.00 pm Benefice Choir singing Evensong at Southwark Cathedral; all are welcome at the service Southwark Cathedral4th May, after the 10.30 service Annual meeting, All Saints5th May, 11 – 5 Mayday activities Standon High Street6th May, after 9.30 service Annual meeting, St Catherine’s7th May, 2.15 pm Libury Hall service, Libury Hall8th May, 11.30 am Funeral of Suzanne Dow, St Mary’s11th May, after 10.30 service Annual meeting, St Mary’s16th May, 7.30 pm FOSM AGM, St Mary’s
