HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES 2019
Everyone is very welcome to join us at our services and events this Easter.
We meet to reflect on Jesus’ death on the cross and then meet to celebrate Jesus’ victory over death and His resurrection to new life.
CTIW Good Friday Walk
Walk with us round Weobley Village, telling the story of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Ideal for all ages with activities and songs along the way.
Everyone welcome…… especially accompanied children.
Meet at the Catholic Church at 11am on Friday 19 April.
How to Pray – Book Review and Home Group
Pete Greig has been teaching on prayer and involved in a non-stop prayer movement, 24-7 Prayer, since founding it over 20 years ago.
He is an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund and an associate tutor at St Mellitus Theological College, London, and also leads a large church in Guildford called Emmaeus Road – as well as being an award-winning author.
His latest book, How To Pray, is based on Jesus’ teaching on how to pray which has also been compiled into the recited prayer we all know as The Lord’s Prayer. The four ‘movements’ of The Lord’s Prayer are Pause, Rejoice, Ask and Yield and Pete subdivides this outline into 12 concise, accessible “how to” chapters as follows:
1. Prayer Everywhere – why pray?
2. Keeping it Simple – starting out in prayer
3. Slowing and Centring – how to be still before God
4. Adoration – how to worship God
5. Petition – how to ask God
6. Intercession – how to ask God for others
7. Unanswered prayer – how to deal with disappointment
8. Contemplation – how to pray without words
9. Listening – how to hear God
10. Confession and Reconciliation – how to get right with God
11. Spiritual warfare – how to exercise spiritual authority
12. Amen.
Byford Annunciation Service
A special service to celebrate the Annunciation was held in the Lady Chapel of St Mary’s Church, Byford on Sunday 24 March, enjoyed by 22 people. A talk was given by PCC member and historian Anne Greenway on the medieval wall paintings and their meaning.
Riding Lights ‘The Narrow Road’ – powerful theatre on the journey to Easter
We are encouraging all in our communities to consider attending this excellent production. Tickets cost £8.00 and are available from Revd Sean Semple – sajsemple@gmail.com or 01544 318415
Lent Lunches
Lent starts tomorrow, 6 March, and we have a splendid programme of Lent Soup Lunches scheduled in all sorts of different places. These will all be held between 12 noon and 2.00pm and everyone is welcome to a shared time of good company and excellent home-made soup. All we ask is that you make a donation in aid of our two chosen charities and, if possible, telephone your hostess beforehand to help with numbers and catering. This year we are concentrating on small charities who do a wonderful job of helping people with various needs. The Cart Shed (which we supported last year) is a local organisation based in Norton Canon which supports people who are stressed in various ways, including ex service veterans, by organising outdoor activities and crafts. The Kitchen Table Charities Trust supports small overseas charities involved in providing clean water and sanitation and the training of midwives and health assistants among other things.
Announcement from Bishop Richard
Following interviews last week the Bishop has appointed the Revd Sean Semple as Rector of the Ross Benefice: the parishes of Ross-on-Wye, Walford and Brampton Abbotts. It is anticipated that he will take up his appointment in the summer. Meanwhile please pray for Sean and his wife Jenny and their family as they prepare to move, and for Simon Tarlton, Chris Blanchard, Christine Cattanach and all who are sustaining ministry in the Ross benefice.
Report on the Public Meetings concerning the future of St Nicholas’ Church, Norton Canon
On the 12th February 2019 the Norton Canon community were invited to afternoon and evening public meetings to discuss the future of St Nicholas’ Church. Overall, over 40 people attended these meetings which was enormously heartening. Also in attendance were the Parish Rector, the Rev’d Sean Semple; Churchwardens Mrs Kim Hendricksen and Mrs Judy Pritchard; the Kington and Weobley Deanery Treasurer, Mr Chris Smith; and the Diocese of Hereford’s Pastoral Secretary, Ms Sarah Girling. The community of Norton Canon were thanked for their generous support of St Nicholas’ over many years.
Pancakes in the Pews – Shrove Tuesday – 5 March
Returning by popular demand our very own ‘Gourmet Chefs’ Alan Jones and Bob Best will be Producing Perfect Pancakes in the Pews of Weobley Parish Church on Tuesday 5 March 11.00am – 12.30pm. Coffee and tea will also be available. Please do join us.