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
Malcolm and Edna Hunter – on Tuesday Edna had a new earpiece fitted at Weston ENT Dept. She says: “I didn’t expect it to make any difference as I was told several times it was unlikely my hearing would return. That didn’t stop myself or others praying … Well praise the Lord, today prayers were answered, because once the new earpiece was fitted I could hear what the audiologist was saying, it wasn’t crystal as the sound waves and tinnitus was still badly affecting my hearing but when she was in front of me I could hear her words and the tears of joy just overflowed with gratitude that all the prayers from my kind and thoughtful church family and friends had been answered. I just wanted you all to know how grateful I feel towards you all. Prayer does work and miracles do happen (again) and I humbly thank our Lord for his compassion and blessings.”
Lunch Club – Monday 2nd June at 12.45 in St Barnabas
New folks welcome. Please contact Pauline on 01934 415401.
Will regulars also please contact Pauline if they are unable to come this month.
Please pray for those who attend and those who cook and serve but most importantly, that the Lord will make himself known.
Archdeacon’s Visitation – Tuesday 3rd June at St Mark’s Church, Worle
Please pray for Lynn and Jim as they renew their commitment to serve as our churchwardens for another 12 months.
Messy Church – Wednesday 4th June
Please pray for the team which runs Messy Church and for all those who attend. May Jesus be made known and may the Lord bring us new families too.
Madeley’s Meat – Revelation – Thursday 5th June 11:00 a.m. by zoom
This is a week later than previously advertised due to funerals among other things. New members are very welcome to join us.
Meeting ID 899 8261 4139
Passcode 214356
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89982614139?pwd=csiD2icCaisXyaAf92pcYKdHvpKztJ.1
Praying for Peace – Monday 9th June
St Nicholas’ Church will be open for prayer for peace in Ukraine and between Israel and Palestine/Gaza/Lebanon between 9:30 and 10:00 on Monday 9th June (but NOT on Mondays 26th May and 2nd June) weather permitting. If in doubt phone Joy (625545).
First Meeting of our new PCC – 9:30am Monday 9th June
Pray for the Lord’s guidance for our PCC members.
Major Works needed on St Nicholas’ Church
As discussed at our recent APCM, Lynn and Jim will need help to take forward the major works that are needed on St Nicholas Church roof and stonework. Please contact them if you would like to assist with the planning phase and identifying appropriate grant funders. Please also pray for wisdom for the PCC as this major project is going to cost at least £250,000.
Barbara Brown - Saturday 21st June
Barbara's family thank everybody at St Nicholas for their kind wishes following Barbara's death. We would like to invite all her church friends to a service to remember Barbara's life and her long association with St Nicholas Church on Saturday 21st June at 11.30am, followed by a reception at the Victory Hall. We hope to see you there.
Alison Brown
Services
Sunday 25th May 10:00 a.m. – All Together Service live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Thursday 29th May 10:30 a.m. – Holy Communion from St Barnabas live and by zoom
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY
Ascension Day Service
Acts 1: 1-11
Sunday 1st June 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
The Ascension of Jesus
Acts 1:1-11 Luke 24:44-53
Prayer Meeting at St Nicholas Church at 6pm
Wednesday 4th June 10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship live and by zoom from St Barnabas
Concerning The Unmarried
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
Sunday 8th June 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-21 John 14:8-17
This service is Holy Communion due to it being a major festival.
Wednesday 11th June 10:30 a.m. – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Barnabas
Concerning Food Sacrificed To Idols
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Sunday 15th June 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion live and by zoom from St Nicholas
Trinity Sunday
Isaiah 40:12-31 Mark 1:1-13
This service is Holy Communion due to it being a major festival.
Prayer Meeting at St Barnabas Church at 6pm
The next Parish Update will be produced on Friday 13th June.
Please pray:
Joan Bailey - Joan says thanks to everyone for their prayers. She's now in Lyndhurst.
Ann Butt - Ann saw the oncologist on Tuesday and he said that the cancer had shrunk and she was to continue having the drug intravenously every 3 weeks that would help keep the cancer ‘at bay.’
“Thank you all so much for your prayers and kindness.”
Rene Eaton
Malcolm and Edna Hunter – please see the item at the start of this update.
Steve Insley (Lily Insley’s son) - Steve has been diagnosed with blood cancer.
Angela James
Ada Keeley
Paul and Barbara Lewis
The Madeleys - Mark has a follow-up appointment on Friday 23rd May, please pray that the doctors can treat whatever is wrong and for Caroline who is carrying so much at this time. Please also pray we have some quality family time together over the half term holiday.
Stella Middleton
Gwen Purnell
Mac Reid
Jo Scott
Peter and Val Tullett
Gill and David Willis
Please pray for those attending our services from Broadway Lodge as well as Sarah and Kelly who have now returned home.
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
The Clarkes
Heather Johnstone - Please continue to pray for Heather and the Rehema Team as they take over the running of the Anglican Hostel, including accommodation, a cafe and a hall for hire.
CMS mission partners Alison Giblett, Anya and Pastor Valery in Kiev. As we pray for peace in Ukraine, please pray for God to bring new hope and restoration to people through Alison, Anya and their Pastor Valery and other members of their church.