Sunday 13th May 2012
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Holy Communion (BCP) “Words… Words… Words… Mortification” Readings: Colossians 3.1-11 p1184; Luke 4.1-13 p1030 Leader & Speaker: Stephen Massey (Curate) |
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| 10.00am |
Holy Communion We welcome Clive and Andrea Thomas who are based in Nepal and at All Nations College, Ware. Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3 p748; John 10:8-10 p1076; Matthew 25:37-43 p995 Leader: Grace Sentamu-Baverstock (Curate) Speakers: Clive and Andrea Thomas |
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| 6.30pm |
Evening Service & Biblechat “Words… Words… Words… Mortification” Readings: Colossians 3.1-11 p1184; Luke 4.1-13 p1030 Leader: Dave Clarke (Reader) Speaker: Stephen Massey |
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| For your Information
There is an opportunity to receive prayer after services. An offertory is taken during the service. Please use a Gift Aid envelope if possible, filling in your details! Thank you to all who give. St Luke’s Church Office (01923 246161 www.stlukeswatford.org & Facebook |
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Diary
| Today | |
| 8.00pm | CAW Second Sunday Prayer at Holy Rood Church |
| Monday 14th Church Office closed | |
| 9.15am | Prayer |
| Tuesday 15th Church Office closed | |
| 9.15am | Prayer |
| 7.45pm | PCC |
| Wednesday 16th | |
| 10.15am | Alpha 2 |
| 10.30am | Holy Communion (BCP) Acts 17.15,22-18.1; John 16.5-11 |
| Thursday 17th | |
| 9.15am | Prayer |
| 10.30am | Toddler Service Ascension (Jesus returns to heaven) |
| 8.00pm | Ascension Day Service at St. Andrew’s Church |
| Friday 18th | |
| 9.15am | Prayer |
| Saturday 19th | |
| 6.00pm | Celebration of Sport – see notice |
Sunday 20th May – 7th Sunday of Easter
| 8.00am | Holy Communion (CW) as 6.30pm |
| 10.00am | All Age Service “Words… Words… Words… Holiness” |
| 4.30pm | Recital – see notice |
| 6.30pm | Holy Communion “Words… Words… Words… Mediator” |
Notices
Congratulations to Tony and Anita Catterick on the arrival of their first grandchild. “Amy and Dan have had a gorgeous baby boy called Jacob. Born 4th May, 7lbs 11oz. All doing well, and he has already been given his first Aston Villa kit!!”
The Church Office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday this week as the Staff Team will be at the HTB Leadership Conference 2012 in London.
Baking session to prepare for the Diamond Jubilee Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in June. 4-6pm on Monday 21st May. Please let Caryl Boxhall know if you can help. 246161.
Daytime Alpha continues this Wednesday 16th May. 10.15am -12noon. It’s not too late to sign up. More info from Grace, Caryl, or from the Church Office 246161.
More Than Gold. Our Opening Event Celebration of Sport is this coming Saturday 19th May from 6pm to 8.30pm here at St Luke’s for anyone of any age – please book your places with the office (246161.
Recital. All are most welcome to enjoy an excellent recital on the Sunday afternoon of May 20th, 4:30 pm at St Luke’s church. This will be an opportunity to hear the Chinook Clarinet Quartet, playing an excellent programme to include works by Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus. The recital will be approx 45 minutes in duration followed be light refreshments. Entrance free, donations welcome.
Watford Grammar Schools next prayer meeting is on Monday 14th May at 8pm at 10 Swiss Close, WD18 7LW. Call Judith on 01923 461042 for details.
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 13th-19th May. We urgently need more volunteers to collect in Nascot Wood. If you care about poverty and have a bit of spare time please sign up on the list in the foyer or speak to Catherine Ngare (tel. 805538) or Jane Whattam (tel. 253911). This year whatever you collect will be matched by the Government pound-for-pound so it’s a great opportunity to make a difference.
Flamingo Auction. Takes place after the 10am service next week. Funds raised will go to Women of Strength. Sealed bids are welcome for 2 of them – more information from Neil Brookes.
Watford New Hope Trust 19 May, 11am – 4pm – Market Garden Open Day at 64 Rickmansworth Road. Come along to see recent developments and buy bedding plants, herbs and flowers!
Prayer
Collect
God our redeemer,
you have delivered us from the power of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your Son:
grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life,
so by his continual presence in us he may raise us
to eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Suggestions for prayer this week
“Let us pray for the world, for the church and let us thank God for his goodness”
The World Watford Borough Council, our local councillors and Mayor Dorothy Thornhill.
The Church Christian mission agencies in Britain and abroad. Ruth Guinness in Malawi.
Community Involvement The Peace Hospice and the Watford General Hospital. Our More Than Gold opening event on Saturday.
Watford Deanery St. Michael and All Angels’ Church.
Regular Ministry The Pastoral and Healing Ministry at St Luke’s. Prayer Ministry & Careforce, and for members of St Luke’s involved in any aspect of health care.
Members of St Luke’s Thursday: The Toddler Group, Toddler service, Brownies, Rock Solid & BASE. In particular, this week, those whose surnames begin with letters L – P (take a look at the directory).