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w/b Sunday 12th May 2024
Sunday after Ascension
Dear All
I hope you are keeping well and enjoying this spring sunshine!
There is a very old legend concerning the return of the Lord Jesus Christ to heaven after his Ascension.
It is said that the angel Gabriel met him at the gates of the city.
Lord this is a great salvation that you have brought about, said the angel.
But the Lord Jesus only said, yes.
What plans have you made for carrying on the work? How are all to know what you have done? asked Gabriel.
I left Peter and James and John and Martha and Mary to tell their friends, their friends to tell their friends, till all the world should know, the Lord said.
But Lord Jesus, said Gabriel, suppose Peter is too busy with the nets or Martha with the housework, or the friends they tell are too occupied and forget to tell their friends- what then?
The Lord Jesus did not answer at once; then he said in his quiet wonderful voice: I have not made any other plans. I am counting on them.
May the Lord be able to count on us…
SUNDAY’S BIBLE READINGS
Acts 1: 15-17, 21-end
1 John 5: 9-13
John 17: 6-19
THIS WEEK
Sunday 12th May Sunday after Ascension
8am Holy Communion (traditional language)
10am Parish Communion. Coffee served afterwards.
Weds 15th May
9am Morning Prayer
9.30am PCC Standing Committee
2pm for 2.30pm Deanery Synod at St Mary’s Motcombe with the Dorset Wildlife Trust on Living Churchyards. All are welcome (please note time)
Fri 17th May
11am Talk on Spiritual Art- Ancient and Modern. Speaker Jacintha Bowe at Methodist Church. Followed by a light lunch. Hosted by Churches Together in Marnhull. Donations welcome.
2.45pm School Worship
Sat 18th May
6.30pm Confirmation Service at Salisbury Cathedral: we have 3 candidates: Rachel, Rosie and Emily.
NEXT WEEK
Sun 19th May Pentecost Sunday
8am Holy Communion (traditional language)
10am Pentecost All Age worship with Baptism of Phoebe Ormerod.
Tues 21st May 12-12.30pm Organ recital given by Stephen Binnington. Donations welcome.
Sat 25th May
9am-11am Church and Churchyard working party. Coffee and bacon rolls provided.Please sign up.
10.45am Diocesan Pilgrimage from Worth Matravers (Renscombe car park BH19 2LL) to St Aldhelm’s Chapel for a service at 12pm- led by Bishop Karen. BYO picnic lunch.
OTHER NEWS
Gardeners: Help with planting out the school Spiritual garden ahead of Bishop’s visit in June is needed. Please contact the school office (Tel: 820206) if you can offer a few hours.
9th-19th May: Join Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer https://www.thykingdomcome.global
And please help to fill the Marnhull prayer board and commit to regularly pray for your neighbours and friends.
12-18th May Christian Aid Week. https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week
Mon 3rd June. 1pm School 150th Anniversary Service with Bishop Stephen Lake in church. Followed by blessing of the spiritual garden and exhibition in the school/ hall. Every one is welcome!
PRAYERS
- Please pray for the worldwide church as we seek again renewal in the Holy Spirit in anticipation of Pentecost.
- Please pray for the work of Christian Aid world wide- for courage and compassion to abound
- Pray for five friends, neighbours or family members – that they may come to know Christ
- Please pray for all children and young people sitting exams this month- especially our school’s year 6 SATS this week – for peace and self confidence
- Please pray for all candidates and especially Rosie, Rachel and Emily being baptised (Emily) and confirmed at the cathedral on Saturday- for growing faith and hope in believing.
- Pray for all in or from our parish who are ill in body, mind or spirit- for healing and wholeness
CONTACT US
Rector: Revd Gaenor Hockey,
01258 821605 [email protected]
Part time: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday
Assistant Curate: Revd Angus Mayhew
07788100885 [email protected]
Shared full time curacy: Marnhull and Gillingham Team
Rest day: Monday
Licensed Lay Minister:
Judith Male 07852780517
Churchwarden:
Barrie Jenks 01258 821604
Church is open daily: 9am – 4.30pm
ONLINE
Parish: www.stgregorysmarnhull.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/stgregschurch
Diocese: https://www.salisbury.anglican.org