Weekly Newsletter 22nd September
Dear friends,
A new era has begun.
After the emotions of the past few weeks I hope you managed to watch the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. If the music, the words, the prayers, liturgy, symbolism and the whole event touched you in some way and you have any questions about Her Majesty’s faith then please do not hesitate to come along to any of the churches and find out more. We would be delighted to see you.
Onwards to this week: It is Harvest time! Let’s plough the fields and scatter!
This weekend we are beginning our Harvest Festivals in Aldworth. This year in Aldworth we are supporting the Women’s Refuge in Newbury so please do bring any donations of food and toiletries to the church so we can pass them on to those in need. We’ll be celebrating the Harvest and our God’s goodness in a Harvest Festival Evensong at 6pm in St Mary’s and you are very welcome to join us.
Ashampstead and Basildon Harvest Festivals will be next weekend, 2nd October, please do bring any tinned donations to the churches so we can bless them and pass these onto local food banks and charities who need them at this time. There is a harvest lunch organised in Ashampstead after the service with delicious homemade soup and bread so see below for more details and how to let us know your coming.
Final thing to draw your attention to is the Macmillan coffee morning happening at St. Stephen’s Basildon next week, 30th September. Bring a friend, enjoy some coffee and cakes, and help us raise some funds for those who are living with cancer. Please do pass this round far and wide, we’d love to make a significant impact.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Grant
The Benefice Weekly Newsletter
SERVICES THIS WEEKEND
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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 do continue to pray for the Royal family and King Charles as they continue to mourn the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Please pray for those who are currently ill with covid. May they be protected and restored quickly.
Please continue to pray for those we know and love who are at this time unwell or recovering from various illnesses or operations.
Please do pray for those who are seeking and enquiring after God at this time.
Please pray for those within our villages who have lost loved ones recently.