This week:
Monday 29th April 24
11am Burial of ashes
1.15pm Toddlers in the hall
Tuesday 30th April 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
5pm CYM groups in the hall
Wednesday 1st May 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
9.45am Holy Communion in church
10.30am Coffee Morning in the hall
Thursday 2nd May 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
7pm Gathering to Worship in church
Friday 3rd May 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
10am Gardening Group in churchyard
1.30pm All age meeting in the church cabin
Saturday 4th May 24
9am Morning Prayer in church
Sunday 5th May 24
8am Holy Communion
10.30am Holy Communion
10.30am Worship in the Hall
1pm Baptism
6.30pm Evening Prayer
NOTICES
Revd Sharon is now on Sabbatical until Tuesday 16th July. She will share thoughts on her return at St Margaret’s Patronal Festival Sunday 21st July.
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.
Gathering to Worship on Thursday 2nd May at 7pm in
church
All-Age planning Meeting Friday 3rd May at 1.30pm for
Pentecost in the church cabin.
Updated details about Becki’s licensing. Becki has
been appointed to be Rector of the Long Stratton and
Tharston Benefice. Her Licensing will be 7pm, Thursday
13th June. A coach is being arranged (cost to be
confirmed) and there is a sign-up sheet at the back of
the church for those interested in attending. Her last
service with us is on Sunday 26th May.
Rooted as Pilgrims
Saturday 4 May 24 at 9:15 am – 3:15 pm
A gathering for young people who have recently
been baptised, confirmed or just want to deepen
their walk of faith with Jesus.
You are invited to join with other young people for
this reflective walk of pilgrimage as we spend time
thinking about what it means to be rooted in our
faith. We will spend time walking, talking, eating,
and learning from each other.
Advanced Dates for your diary
Next Christian Men’s Network meeting is a Men’s
breakfast on 18th May 24- 8am at Martello’s. Speaker is a
representative from Town Pastors.
Gathering to Pray Thursday 23rd May 24
Gathering to Worship Thursday 6th June 24
Messy Church Thursday 9th May after school at
3.30pm. Fun activities and stories for children.
PCC meeting on Monday 13th May at 7pm in church.
The next Messy Vintage is 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)
Christian Men’s Network planning meeting group is
on June 14th at Beresford Road Evangelical Church at
2pm.
Table Top Sale the next one is June 22nd .
. If you would like to book at table you can do so by contacting the
office via Email or on the telephone. 01502 218150 or
office@pakefieldchurch.com. We do ask for a £3
deposit which also confirms you have a table. If you
would like a table then it is first come first serve.
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 July, Wednesday 31st
July and Thursday 1st August. This year the theme is
The Olympics.
The first meeting will be on 11th May 24 – 9.30am. If you
can help in any way, please speak to Katey Mills – mobile no. 07834 910714.
What is Pakefield Church?
We are a Christian family who worship God,
care for one another and the local community
and reach out to encourage others
to know Jesus and his love.
Pakefield Church is open every day from 9am to 6pm. You
are welcome to come and meet with God, to enjoy the
peace and quiet and to spend time in prayer.
If you wish to remember the life of a loved one, you can
light a candle in St Margaret’s, and leave a prayer request
in the box there.
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.
Community - For those who live or work on Willow Road, Witney
Green, Witney Road and Yewdale. - We pray for those who run food banks, work in
charity shops and help the homeless.
People - 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 Crosslinks.
- For all the people involved in the massive floods in
China.
(If there is anyone or anything that you would like us to include in this prayer list, please let the office know on 01502 218150 or email office@pakefieldchurch.com).
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livestreamed to our YouTube channel (usually the 10.30am)
We have been awarded the Eco Church Silver award.
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Risen Christ,
your wounds declare your love for the
world
and the wonder of your risen life:
give us compassion and courage
to risk ourselves for those we serve,
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen