Weekly Newsletter 10th August

Dear friends,

Treasure

This week I had the delightful opportunity to sit and listen to our Curate, Jen, during the 10am Family Service at St Stephen’s as she shared about how Jesus is our greatest treasure. As part of her talk, Jen had the congregation searching for treasure (chocolate coins!!) that she had hidden around the room. I have felt inspired this week to actively seek the treasure in my life so I can thank God for it. God is always at work in our lives, and I have thoroughly enjoyed taking some extra time to really be seeking what he’s up to. It’s really helped me to have an attitude of gratitude and focus on the blessings in my life. Maybe some of you may wish to join me in pursuit of treasure this week.

If you want to know more about the treasure we can find in Christ, we will be running an Alpha series in September.

Love and blessings,
Grant

The Benefice Weekly Newsletter

SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

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Holy Communion @ Ashampstead 8.30am
Nov 24
Holy Communion @ Ashampstead 8.30am

We gather at 8.30am for a short said communion service using the words of the wonderful Book of Common Prayer. The service will include a short sermon, and plenty of time to pray, reflect and encounter God in this wonderful place. What a brilliant way to begin a Sunday - especially as there is coffee and biscuits served afterwards.

Bacon Butty Sunday @ Basildon
Nov 24
Bacon Butty Sunday @ Basildon

We join together for a short interactive family worship service. Lots of fun! Action songs, Bible readings, dressing up, toys and we finish with yummy refreshments. Bacon butties, posh omelettes, pastries and much more.Lots of Holy Chaos. Come join the fun.

6pm Evensong @ Aldworth
Nov 24
6pm Evensong @ Aldworth

St Mary's

This is a fabulous way to round off the weekend. We gather together in the atmospheric St. Mary’s Aldworth to pray and worship together using the traditional and powerful words of Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer. We have a small community choir to help us sing God’s praise. There is a short sermon with prayers and psalms. If you are looking for a spiritual encounter with the Lord in the comfort of a traditional service - this is for you.

Featured
Post Office @ St Stephens
Nov 22
Basildon
Post Office @ St Stephens
Basildon

Post Office in the church centre at Basildon. Most Post Office services available plus local free range eggs, and books.

Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
Nov 25
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Nov 25
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

Post Office operates each Monday 10am - 12noon.

Upcoming Events:

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Café St. Stephen's
Nov 25
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
Dec 2
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
Dec 9
upcoming, cafe, Basildon
Café St. Stephen's
upcoming, cafe, Basildon

St. Stephen’s Cafe is open weekly on Monday mornings. It runs alongside the community post office at St. Stephen’s church. Various groups help to run and support it as we raise funds for various causes. Come along and join us for lovely hot drinks, freshly made homemade cakes and a good catch up with friends.

upcoming, cafe, Basildon

Next week’s services

Prayer Points

Please do continue to pray for the continued conflict in Ukraine. Many families are settling locally so do please pray for inspiration and wisdom how best to serve and welcome them during this time.

Please pray for the families whose homes have been damaged due to fires in Basildon recently.

Please pray for the couples who are planning to get married in our churches, or from our villages this year. Some of whom have rescheduled quite a few times!

Please pray for those who are currently ill with covid. May they be protected and restored quickly.

Please pray for the NHS continuing to serve the nation with tiredness and fatigue featuring heavily.

Please continue to pray for those we know and love who are at this time unwell or recovering from various illnesses or operations.

Please pray for those within our parishes who have lost loved ones recently.

Please pray for those who are enjoying holidays and breaks this summer. After the difficulties of the past few years, we pray that true rest will be found.

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