Dear friends,

In our services this weekend we will delve into the Gospel of John, chapter 2, and uncover the extraordinary account of Jesus's first public miracle, at the wedding in Cana. Who doesn’t love a good wedding! Who else is longing for a miracle? This captivating story not only reveals Jesus's nature but also showcases his compassion and ability to bring joy to those around him. Through this miraculous event, we witness the transformative power of Jesus's presence and his boundless capacity for grace. As Spurgeon once said, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, a great faith will bring heaven to your soul!” So, come and explore with us the depths of this remarkable account and encounter the profound impact of the risen Lord Jesus for each of us today!

Love,

Revd Grant

SERVICEs THIS WEEKend

Confirmation Service - 28th April 2024

Exciting Service of Confirmation!
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming service of confirmation on the 28th of April at St. Stephen’s Church which will be for the whole benefice. This joyous occasion marks a significant milestone in the spiritual journey of people in our community. Those who have been baptised as children, or those who have come to faith a little later in life and who are now ready to make a commitment to the Lord of their own accord are invited to join in this marvellous service which will be taken by Bishop Tim Wambunya, an Oxford Diocese Assistant Bishop.

If you or someone you know is ready to take this meaningful step, please get in touch with Revd Grant so we can discuss the service, preparation and arrangements. Let us also pray for all those seeking confirmation, as they embrace their faith with open hearts and steadfast devotion.

Books for Dolly

An invitation from Alison & Charlie Laing:

Happy New Year! We hope you can join us again to raise money for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Specifically, the money we raise goes towards helping looked after children in West Berkshire; children enrolled on this amazing programme receive a book every month between the age of 0 and 5 years old. For more information see imaginationlibrary.com Helen from Imagination Library will be with us too.

RSVP helpful for numbers. Do come and browse; chat; eat croissants; talk books and see if we can tempt you to some wonderful reading material - all genres from the daft; the delightful and the must reads. We have books for all ages - fiction and non-fiction.

scramlaing@hotmail.com - Alison (mobile): 07702 702554

mike’s new book!

This week is the start of ‘The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’.

And last year W M Henry and Michael Penny agreed to write a book on Christian Unity.

The book – Unity in Christ – has just been published and it coincides with this special week.

You can see details of the book on The Open Bible Trust’s website – www.obt.org.uk

It costs £6.45 and can be ordered from that website or directly from:

The Open Bible Trust, Fordland Mount, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8LU.

To pay by card, please order from the website, or phone 01491-671357

Services next week