This week we have had our thoughts and focus turned towards the 80th anniversary of VE day. Although it may feel like this occurred very distantly, in a different century and pre internet - the pressing need to honour sacrifice, be aware of our collective historical experience, and recommit to peace is as urgent today as it was then.
However you reflect upon this momentous part of our history, keep uppermost in your prayers and thoughts those that continue to suffer the effects of violence worldwide, and especially hold before God Anne Plested, who we support in her work with Bethlehem Bible College.
This is the prayer of the Church of England to mark VE day; may we all make it our own
All Lord God our Father, we pledge ourselves to serve you and all humankind, in the cause of peace, for the relief of want and suffering, and for the praise of your name. Guide us by your Spirit; give us wisdom; give us courage; give us hope; and keep us faithful now and always. Amen.
Louise
If you are needing to contact Louise, please use either email or mobile phone, text or call.
[email protected] or 07779585908
Safeguarding
For any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of the following:
Revd Louise Grace: 07779585908 [email protected]
Katie Gray: [email protected]
Caryll Ingerslev – St. Luke’s: [email protected]
Jane March-Mcdonald – St. Margaret’s - [email protected]
For issues with rough sleepers:
Elizabeth Reed: [email protected]
Please send all contributions for the newsletter to Gill Yates by the end of Thursday
Material for A Church Near You to Tony Raven: [email protected]
Services and calendar for the week
Services and calendar for the week
Sunday 11th May
10am…Holy Communion …St Margaret’s
10am…Holy Communion…St Luke’s
3pm…Forest Church…St Luke’s (Countess Wear Community School)
6.30pm…Evensong…St Margaret’s
Monday 12th May
11am…Mini Messy Church…St Margaret’s
2.30pm…Contemplative Prayer…St Margaret’s
7pm…Compline…Zoom
Tuesday 13th May
9am…Morning Prayer…St Margaret’s
1.15pm…Funeral for Laura Richards…St Margaret’s
3.30pm…Anna Friends support Group…St Margaret’s
Wednesday 14th May
10.00am…Morning Worship…Zoom
1.15pm…Lunchtime Concert…St Margaret’s
2.30pm…Coffee and Cake…St Margaret’s
Thursday 15th May
10am…Mini-Messy Church…St Margaret’s
Friday 16th May
9am…Morning Prayer…St Margaret’s
Sunday 18th May
8am…BCP Holy Communion …St Margaret’s
10am…Joint Holy Communion…St Margaret's
The Zoom links and meeting IDs for all the Zoom events are on our pages on ACNY (A Church Near You)
Bookings
St. Margaret’s bookings are managed by Caryll Ingerslev.
Contact: [email protected]
St. Luke’s Church and Church Rooms bookings are managed by Sandra Greedy.
[email protected] or phone 01392 271458
St. Luke’s church is open on Wednesdays afternoons between 2.00 and 4.00.
St. Margaret’s church is always open from approx. 9.00 a.m. but closure times depend on the season. The church is now being closed at around 7.00 p.m.
Electoral Roll and APCM
The new Electoral Roll is now available in draft at the back of the church, if you wish to check you are on the list. Only names are published. The new roll will be formally published at the APCM and the list of names will be on display in church for two weeks after that.
The APCM will be at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st May, with coffee and tea available beforehand and a glass of wine afterwards. The agenda for the APCM is available at the back of the church.
St. Luke's Church
There will be a memorial service at St. Luke's Church at 11am on Thursday 29th May for the late Gladys McCartney. She lived to the age of 101. Refreshments following the service will be at the Tally Ho.
Gladys lived in Countess Wear Road for many years. She was an excellent golfer, well known at the Exeter Golf and Country Club .
Archdeacon’s Visitation
On Thursday 5th June, Jackie Crozier and Sandra Greedy will be attending the Archdeacon’s Visitation at St. David’s Church, Exeter at 7pm.
The Visitations are an opportunity to come together for an act of worship, to meet the necessary legal requirements, which include the swearing in of all Parish Churchwardens, whether you are new or continuing in office.
All Parish Churchwardens are required to attend one of these services to take their oath of office.
Jackie and Sandra would be very grateful for support at the Visitation.
St. Margaret’s
Coffee and Cake
Do come along to St. Margaret’s on a Wednesday afternoon for coffee, tea, cake and a chat! From 2.30 p.m.
Walking Group
The next walk will be on Monday 19th May.
Details to follow. The timing will be similar - 2.00 start.
Gill
Lunchtime Concert
This coming Wednesday at 1.15.
Chris Gradwell, Clarinet & Walter Bruster, Piano.
Retiring Collection for St Margaret’s “DreamBig” project.
Sponsored by Wilkinson Grant
Exmouth Food Bank
We are currently focusing on replenishing our core stock so that we can continue to feed those in need.
In particular we would welcome donations of :
• Cereals
• Porridge oats & instant porridge
• Pasta• Stir in pasta/pasta bake sauces
• Tinned fruit
• Tinned vegetables (sweetcorn, mixed veg)
• Fruit squash/juice
• Longlife milk
In addition toiletries such as hair shampoo, conditioner, body wash and deodorant would also be helpful. Also bags for life.
Thank you for your support. You are AMAZING !
For further information email: [email protected] 07787758511
Please find a list of Positions Vacant attached.
Prayers
For those who are ill or in need of our prayers:
Jill and Adrian, Kirsten, Jan, Roger, Marlene Gardner, Pam Wormald, Mary, Peter, John Heal, Rosemary Henry, Gail Miller, Carol Walker
Housebound or in nursing/care homes:
Alfred Wonnacott, Janet Mutter, Georgina Lear, Peter Gwynne
Please pray for Anne Plested supporting the work of Bethlehem Bible College, and Ben and Katy Ray in Tanzania, St. Luke’s CMS mission link.
Anniversaries
Margaret Munson, John Rogers, Barabar Mellor, Ann Holt, Margaret Tasman, Pamela Avent, Judith Sugden
Recently departed
Margaret Gillard, Douglas McClaughlin, Gladys McCartney
Gospel Readings for the coming week
Sunday 11th May John 10: 22-30
Monday 12th May John 10: 1-10
Tuesday 13th May John 10: 22-30
Wednesday 14th May John 15: 9-17
Thursday 15th May John 13: 16-20
Friday 16th May John 14: 1-6
Saturday 17h May John 14: 7-14
Sunday 18th May John 13: 31-35
Collect and reading for Sunday 11th May
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, what we make seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
John 10.22-30And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.
But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
I and my Father are one.
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