ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, GREAT LINFORD
STANTONBURY ECUMENICAL PARISH
Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed Church

Sunday 24th February	2nd before Lent
10am Holy Communion	David Lewis
Theme:	When storms threaten to overwhelm
Readings:	Luke 8:22-25 Revelation 4
Next Sunday:	Sunday 3rd March 10am Open Door	Last before Lent Chuks Iwuagwu

 The children’s choir from Great Linford Primary School will attend the service to perform a ‘special song’  

Following Sunday:

Sunday 10th March 10am Holy Communion 6pm Evening prayer

Last before Lent Chuks Iwuagwu

Please note this newsletter covers this and next week and remember to bring in items for Food Cupboard and your used postage stamps & postcards next Sunday and pass through to the kitchen                 

LENT 2019

• Ash Wednesday

Lent begins on Wednesday 6^th March and there has been a change to the timing of 1^st Wednesday communion service, which will now take place at 6pm and include the imposition of ashes for those who wish.

• Sunday Evening Prayers

There will be a simple evening prayer at 5pm every Sunday during lent – except on Mothering Sunday (31^st March) – with different people (ministers and lay) offering short reflections on “besetting sins”.

1^st WEDNESDAY OPEN CHURCH

Wednesday 6^th March from 10am onwards
There will not be a 10am communion but the usual team will be on hand to greet you and serve refreshments on arrival.

• Green Gym

As on every 1^st Wednesday, David will be pleased to see you for some exercise and help in the churchyard after you’ve had your coffee. Weather permitting volunteers are to continue clearing the second wild-flower area near to the rear gate for spreading of new seeds during mid-March. Tools will be provided, please wear appropriate footwear and gloves. Please note the Green Gym will be run on every 1^st Wednesday.

• ‘Coming to Belief’

At the next seminar we shall explore the idea of ‘revelation’ (progressive, general, and particular), and consider some modern developments in the concept of ‘revelation’.  John Beazley (please see your newsletter from last week for a fuller description.)

ST ANDREW’S ELECTORAL ROLL (MEMBERSHIP FORMS)
The Stewards have blank new forms for you to complete and return (they’re very quick to do so please give back in after coffee today).  Everyone has to renew their membership every 6 years and it’s also a chance for new members to join. Do remember to pick yours up and return it quickly to the stewards’ area.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
The next Foundation Course is on March 23^rd at Christ the Vine Community Church, Jonathans, Coffee Hall, MK6 5EG. This is available to all, and should be completed by anyone involved with children, young people or vulnerable adults. To reserve a place please contact Ian Wass at ian_wass@hotmail.com or on 01908 617225.

PARKS TRUST GUIDED WALK AFTER SERVICE TODAY 11.30 to 1pm
(You’ll just have time!) Starting in the Arts Centre car park, finishing at St Andrews. These are popular events, offering a gentle stroll through the park and exploring the history.

Dates for your Diary  

Wednesday 6th March	ASH WEDNESDAY Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 6pm in the church
Wednesday 3rd April	1st WEDNESDAY OPEN CHURCH 10am till 12 noon
Sunday 14th April	PALM SUNDAY Preceded by Procession from Local Centre
Wednesday 17th April	HOLY WEEK 6pm Evening Prayer in the church
Thursday 18th April	MAUNDY THURSDAY 6pm Eucharist and washing of hands & feet
Friday 19th April	GOOD FRIDAY 2pm Reflection at the Cross from 2-3pm
Saturday 20th April	SATURDAY VIGIL 6pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 21st April	DAWN SERVICE – ‘FIRST FIRE’ at 5.45am FESTAL EUCHARIST at 10am as normal

 

Minister: Rev. Canon Chuks Iwuagwu 01908 608672 (except Fridays) 07878 854220 (emergency and SMS only) Clergy email: revchuks@standrewsgl.org Lay chair: Mary O’Neale   ~ Verger:  Ann Fountaine Email for all above: greatlinford@googlemail.com

GIVING

St Andrew’s always gratefully receives any financial contribution towards the costly business of keeping-up our church and grounds. For those wishing to contribute online, our bank details are as follows:-   Bank: Barclays  Sort Code: 20-57-40   Account No: 00789925  Account Name:  St Andrews Congregational Council (Please remember to put your name as a sender’s reference.)

We are able to claim tax back on donations, so if you are a tax payer, please put your collection money in the Gift Aid envelope and fill in your details.  Envelopes and pens can be found behind your chair.