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
Keep praying for Mark, Caroline, Rachel and Ben
Caroline said yesterday: “Mark is making slow progress but he is hoping that he will be back soon. Thank you for your continued prayers and well wishes.”
A reminder for those who have told Caroline they are taking part:
This evening – Quiz night with fish and chips - Friday 21st March
6:30pm in St Nicholas’ Church
Communion at Home
A number of our church members are housebound and unable to get to church and receive communion. During Lent we would like to bring communion to our church members. Please would you contact Angela James on 07792 133 403 if you would like someone to come and see you.
St Barnabas Partnership
The members of the joint working group with St Paul’s Church had another productive meeting on Saturday 8th March. Much of the detail regarding the practical arrangements for the St Barnabas Partnership has now been worked out in anticipation of the launch of a weekly Messy Church - probably in September. Please pray that God will be touching the heart of the person that He wants to be the lay Pioneer Minister working on the Coronation and Oldmixon Estates.
Praying for Peace
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 March 24th (but NOT on Monday, March 31st) weather permitting. If in doubt phone Joy (625545).
New Electoral Roll – Message from David Stott, our Electoral Roll Officer
NB To be on the new Roll, we all need to fill in a form again, even if we have done so in the past.
Dear Parishioners,
As you will know, the Parish Electoral Roll has to be revised each year - but every sixth year (which 2025 is), the previous Roll has to be destroyed and a completely new one compiled. In effect, this is the recognised 'membership list' of our Parish.
In line with Church of England regulations, the time-scale for this, for the Parish of St Nicholas with St Barnabas, is:
Sunday 9th March: Enrolment on the New Roll opened.
Sunday 6th April: Enrolment closes.
Sunday 13th April: New Roll published.
PLEASE NOTE THAT, IN ORDER TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING (27th April 2025), YOU MUST BE ON THIS NEW ELECTORAL ROLL.
Forms are now available, in both churches. Alternatively, forms can be requested from myself via text message or calling 07769 568680 or by email: djstott1952@gmail.com
In His love,
David
Mothering Sunday is on 30th March
This will be an All Together Service. Please pray about whom you can invite to join us at this service.
Messy Church – Wednesday 2nd April
3:30 p.m. in St Nicholas’ Church – pray for all involved.
Spring cleaning St Nicholas’ Church on Saturday 5th April
We will need lots of hands on deck to help. I will provide pastries and coffee.
Lynn.
Lunch Break – 12:45 in St Barnabas on Monday 7th April
Visit from “V” – Wednesday 9th April
“V” who was our mission partner in the Far East for almost 30 years will be visiting St Barnabas on Wednesday 9th April. She will be speaking at the morning service, which will be followed by a light lunch.
Worlewind Concert for VE Day – Saturday 10th May
7:30 p.m. in St Nicholas’ Church. Tickets (£10) now available from Caroline.
Coffee and Cake Evenings coming up:
Thursday May 14th Guest speaker: Tim Doolan, a former member of Riding Lights theatre company.
Thursday June 19th Guest Speaker: Clive Bodley, The Ark Project, a new initiative in Weston.
Please book these events in your diary and pray about who you could invite.
More details will follow.
John Wheatley thanks all who offered hospitality to the CMS students. He was very grateful and says the weekend went very well.
Services
Dan Young will be leading us in a Communion Service at St Nicholas Church on Sunday 23rd March.
Sunday 23rd March 10 a.m. – Holy Communion in St Nicholas live and by zoom
Third Sunday in Lent
Isaiah 55:1-9 Luke 13:1-9
Wednesday 26th March 10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship at St Barnabas
Zoom will not be available for this service
The Nature of True Apostleship
1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Sunday 30th March 10 a.m. – All Together Worship in St Nicholas live and by zoom
Mothering Sunday
Wednesday 2nd April 10:30 a.m. – Morning Worship in St Barnabas live and by zoom
Paul's Appeal and Warning
1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Sunday 6th April 10 a.m. – Morning Worship in St Nicholas live and by zoom
Fifth Sunday in Lent -
Isaiah 43:16-21 John 12:1-8
Prayer Meeting at St Nicholas Church at 6pm
The next Parish Update will be produced on Friday 4th April.
Please pray for:
Joan Bailey - as of Thursday, Joan was depressed, in pain and wanting to be with the Lord. She was given pain killers and was about to be taken for some walking practice.
Barbara Brown
Ann Butt - Sorry to report, Ann has to have 3 more sessions of chemo. Your continued prayers for Ann and all the family, for good health and perseverance and success with the chemo, would be appreciated.
Rene Eaton
Malcolm and Edna Hunter
Angela James
Ada Keeley
Paul and Barbara Lewis
The Madeleys
Stella Middleton
Gwen Purnell
Mac Reid
Jo Scott
Peter and Val Tullett
Gill and David Willis
PCC meeting on Monday 31st March at 9:30 a.m.
Pray for the Lord’s guidance for members.
The Clarkes
Pedro Santos
Heather Johnstone - Heather seems fine but very busy. Please continue to pray for good health and safety.
CMS mission partners Alison Giblett, Anya and Pastor Valery in Kiev. Please pray for continued safety and for God to bring new hope and restoration to people through them and other members of their church.