This week:
Monday 15th April 24
10.30am Hildesley Court Holy Communion
1.15pm Toddlers in the hall
Tuesday 16th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
5pm CYM groups
Wednesday 17th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
10.30am Coffee Morning in the hall
Thursday 18th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
Friday 19th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
10am Gardening Group in Churchyard
Saturday 20th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
2.30pm Tales of Old Pakefield in the hall
Sunday 21st April 24
8am Holy Communion
10.30am Worship in the Hall
10.30am Holy Communion
6.30pm Evening Prayer
NOTICES
The APCM will be at about at 11.45am
A bring and share lunch will follow.
If you wish to vote at the APCM you must be on the Electoral roll. There are forms on the bookshelf at the back of church, please complete them and pop them in the red post-box by the bell tower door (before 10.30am service starts)
This week
It is term time again, so Toddlers and CYM clubs start again this week!
Wednesday Communion continues each week in church at 9.45am with a quiet, reflective service.
Wednesday Coffee Morning. An opportunity for catching up with old friends and making new ones, every Wednesday at 10.30am in the church hall.
Graveyard Gardening Group. Fridays between 10am and 12pm. Newcomers are welcome! Please do consider coming along and enjoying some fellowship, fresh air, and gardening in our lovely churchyard.
Tales of old Pakefield April 20th 2.30pm-4.30pm. £5 a ticket for a virtual walk around Pakefield. Refreshment included. Tickets available from the church office. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am till 12pm (shut on bank holidays) Or getting in contact 01502 218150 or email office@pakefieldchurch.com
Sabbatical: Revd Sharon will be on Sabbatical from Monday 15th April to Tuesday 16th July. Please contact Revd Becki, the office or churchwardens depending on your query during this time. She will share thoughts on her return at St Margaret’s Patronal Festival Sunday 21st July .
Revd Becki’s News: Becki has been appointed to Long Stratton Benefice, her Installation is on Thursday 13th June at 7.30pm. Her last service with us is on Sunday 26th May and we will be having afternoon tea…more details to follow.
Advanced Dates for your diary
Deanery Synod Meeting on Tuesday 23rd April at Bloodmoor Hill Community Centre at 7pm please keep your Deanery Synod members in your prayers
Tabletop Sale April 27th. Is now fully booked. For any cancellations, please get in contact with the Church Office, 01502 218150 or email office@pakefieldchurch.com. Any cancellations need to be done by the Wednesday before sale day. Thank you.
Gathering to Pray on Thursday 25th April at 7pm in church
Gathering to Worship Thursday 2nd May ay 7pm in church
All Age planning Meeting Friday 3rd May at 1.30pm for Pentecost in the Church Cabin.
Messy Church Thursday 9th May after school at 3.30pm
PCC meeting on Monday 13th May at 7pm in church.
Messy Vintage: No Messy Vintage in April the next one will be on 24 May 10.30am-12pm.
Monday 27th May Craft Fayre in church (if you can help with setting up/putting away please speak to Trudie)
Saturday 13th July Church Summer Fete ….watch this space! Please speak to the Events team if you can help in any way.
Holiday Club is on Tuesday 30th, Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August .This year the theme is The Olympics.
The first meeting will be on 11th May 9.30am . If you can help in any way, please speak to Katey Mills
Prayer Guide
We believe in the power of prayer. Please give thanks and pray for the following as you pray during the week.
Pakefield Church
· For visitors to our church, who come to simply look around or to pray, that they may know God’s love.
· As we prepare for our APCM and appointment of PCC members and new Churchwarden
Community
· For those who live or work on Teesdale, Thornham Close, Tower Road, Ubbeston Way, Ullswater.
· We pray for bankers, Accountants, IT workers and all involved with financial services. .
People
· For John as he is baptised today
· Alan Boyce as he is commissioned as an AWA
· June King as she is commissioned as an Anne Chaplain
· For those you know who are unwell or in hospital.
· For those who are grieving for a loved one.
Praise and Thanks
· For answers to prayers in our lives and those of the ones we love.
Further afield
· For Families affected by the rising costs of living, not just here in the UK but around the world.
· For the work of Tools with a Mission
· For a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Gaza and Israel
(If there is anyone or anything that you would like us to include in this prayer list, please let Revd Sharon know)
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The Third Sunday of Easter
Risen Christ,
you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope:
strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace,
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen