How Great Is Our God
Our 2025 Memory Verse
Come and hear, all you who fear God;
let me tell you what he has done for me. Psalm 66:16 NIV
PCC – 22nd September 9:30 a.m. in St Nicholas
The PCC are meeting in St Nicholas Church on Monday 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Please pray for the discussions due to take place.
St Nicholas Church Heating
The heaters have been serviced and the new control system has been commissioned. If we do have a cold snap, Jim says send him a message and he'll be able to switch on the heating, even when he's out of the country!
Major Works are needed on St Nicholas’ Church roof and stonework
Lynn and Jim want to thank those who offered to help with planning these major repairs. At their initial meeting, it was agreed that we need to get the input of the Diocesan buildings advisor on what actually needs to be done. Lynn has received helpful advice on setting out our needs to grant-making bodies, most of whom will want to know how we might use the church building for the benefit of the wider community. Please also pray for wisdom for the PCC as this major project is likely to cost at least £250,000.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and Israel Gaza/Palestine
will be at 15, Wingard Close on Monday September 22nd, from 9.30 to 10.00 and back in St Nicholas’ Church on Monday September 29th, 9.30 to 10.00.
Used Stamps – a reminder
Duncan is collecting used stamps for charity and they can be left at St Barnabas (in the plastic tub which he has provided).
Scarecrow festival - Sunday 21st September
We will be providing refreshments between 2pm and 4pm. Please sign up if you can spare some time to help or can provide cakes or scones. Thank you.
Caroline
Coffee and Cake Evenings:
Wednesday 24th September, 7.30pm, Jo Buchanan Hay, local author.
Wednesday 22nd October, 7.30pm, Mark Mason from Mason's funeral directors.
Wednesday 19th November, 7.30pm, either Helen Sworn about Cambodia, or Paul and Peggy
Penhaligan.
Please invite your friends to hear these interesting journeys of Christian Faith. More to come after Christmas.
Harvest Sunday - 28th September
There will be a collection of food for foodbank during the service. A shared lunch will take place at 12pm.
Please sign up at the back of church where there will be a list of food needed.
Caroline
Quiz night with fish and chips - Friday 10th October at 6:30pm.
£15 including food (the price of the fish and chips has increased). Bring your own drinks. Tickets on sale from Sunday 21st September.
Caroline
St Nicholas' Christmas Tree Festival:
Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December from 10.00am to 5.00pm.
If you know a local business/organisation that would like to decorate a tree please let us know. Also if you would like to decorate one.
Gail and Cheryl
Services
Sunday 21st September
10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
The Armour of God
Ephesians 6:10-24
Pedro Santos from Beit Immanuel, Tel Aviv will be visiting.
Wednesday 24th September – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Barnabas
The Resurrection of The Dead
1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Sunday 28th September
10:00 a.m. – All Together Worship live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Harvest Festival followed by lunch
Wednesday 1st October – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Barnabas
The Resurrection Body
1 Corinthians 15:35-58
Sunday 5th October
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Thanksgiving and Prayer
Philippians 1:1-11
The next Parish Update will be produced on Friday 3rd October.
Please pray:
Joan Bailey – Joy writes: ”Although not happy at Lyndhurst, Joan accepts that's where she has to be. She misses Christian fellowship and the children she used to wave to. Her loving nature shines out to those around her, she's very appreciative of visitors and it was lovely to hear someone else's visitor describe her as cheerful.”
Ann Butt
Rene Eaton – Joy writes: “An enjoyable visit with Rene. Rene was well, happy sitting in her chair. She appreciates the large windows in the living room, enabling her to look out on the trees and flowers in the courtyard, and the arbour covered in coloured bunting, blowing in the wind. After a general chat, we talked about people she knows at church and prayed for the Lorings going on holiday and for Mark.”
Malcolm and Edna Hunter
Steve Insley (Lily Insley’s son) - Steve has been diagnosed with blood cancer.
Angela James
Ada Keeley
Georgina Lawford – Pray for Georgina and family after her mum’s funeral on Thursday 11th.
Paul and Barbara Lewis
Jim Loring
The Madeleys
Stella Middleton
Gwen Purnell - Gwen is keeping well at the moment and remains in good spirits. It varies from day to day how her memory is, but overall her character is still caring for others, enjoying joining in with activities and especially listening to music. Thank you for your prayers.
Mac Reid
Jo Scott
Diana Thomas – Bill says: “Diana is now in a side room on Harptree in Weston General, undergoing further tests to determine the cause of her breathlessness. She has an excellent consultant & medical team looking after her, & has faith that they will be able to get to the bottom of things. She thanks everyone for their prayers & encouragement, & I would urge folk to keep praying for her peace amidst her fluctuating observations, & for a speedy resolution of the problem.”
Peter and Val Tullett
Gill and David Willis
St Barnabas Church - Please continue to pray that the Diocese will find the remaining funds needed to employ the lay Pioneer Minister to be based at St Barnabas Church.
Prayers for Mission
Pedro Santos – visiting on 21st September
The Clarkes
Heather Johnstone - Pray for continued safety, good health and wisdom. Pray for people to continue to visit the cafe and shop now the visitor season is over.
Pray for Heather and the Rehema women as they work on the Guest House, repairing and decorating it, as they get it ready for use.
CMS mission partners Alison Giblett, Anya and Pastor Valery in Kiev
As we all know, Kiev has had its worst attacks of the war, with buildings damaged, people killed and many injured. Thank God for keeping Alison, Anya and Pastor Valery safe and pray for the Holy Spirit to equip them spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically as they minister to the bereaved, injured and traumatised.
CMS: Note the prayer in Prayerlines on September 30th. This is linked to the last article in the Summer edition of the CMS Magazine. If you haven't read it, do read it. It's most exciting. I have spare copies of the magazine if you've lost yours. Joy