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SUNDAY 1st March Lent 2
Morning Prayer
The office of Morning Prayer, led by the Revd Robert Wynford-Harris, will be said in the Churches as follows:-
Mon. St Helen's 9.30am
Tues. St Peter's 9.30am
Wed. St Helen's 8.00am
Thurs. St Peter's 9.30am
Anyone is very welcome to join Rob at these services.
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS
INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin
Welby; The Church in Mbale [Uganda]
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher;
Archdeacon Peter; The parishes of Binstead & Havenstreet
World: Pray for all Christians throughout the world
Island: Pray for the Godbus and the Carecall
Sick: Peggy, Ken & Alice, Barbara & Terry, Anne,
Jean, Frances, Penelope, Valerie
All who suffer as a result of natural disasters, or
as a result of acts of terrorism, violence or armed conflict.
Our armed forces and their families.
ST PETER'S/ST HELEN'S 10am SERVICE READINGS
March 8th Third Sunday of Lent
Exodus 20.1-17
1 Corinthians 1.18-25
John 2.13-22
The duty rota is displayed on the notice board at both churches.
If you are unable to fulfil the scheduled task please swap with
another and please inform Sylvia Beardsmore.
MOTHERS' UNION PRAYERS
In humility value others above yourself, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Philippians 2.3-4
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
2nd Mar10.30am Lent Reflections at the Vicarage
3rd Mar 9.30am Pastoral Prayer Group
3rd Mar 2.00pm St Helens Sewing Group
4th Mar 12.00 noon St Peter's. Organ recital followed by Lent lunch in the Church hall
6th Mar 11.00am St Helen's Church Woman's World day of Prayer
7th Mar 12.30pm St Helen's Church Lent lunch in the Community Centre
POMPEY CHIMES
Don't forget to pick up a copy.
PEW LEAFLETS
Items for the pew leaflet to Sue Whitewick by Wednesday 5.00pm
latest, please, preferably by e-mail susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com.
Lent Reflections
At the Vicarage. Mondays 2nd March, 9th March, 16th March, 23rd March. 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
Transformative Encounters with Jesus in Luke's Gospel. Up to 10 places available each session. Please speak to Rob.
Annual Reports
Yes it's that time again!! Will everyone who writes reports for
the APCM for either churches please submit them either as an
e-mail attachment [susanwhitewick(at)btinternet(dot)com]
or on a memory stick to Sue. Deadline 28th February
2015.
St Helen's PCC
There are 4 vacancies on St. Helen's PCC, together with the positions of Churchwardens and secretary. It is vital to the continuing running of the Church, that these vacancies are filled, and soon. The APCM is on April 26th, so it is hoped that committed people will come forward for election to fill these positions.
Choir
If you are a singer and would like to find out more about joining the Church choir please feel free to speak with the choir director, Mel, after the service. Tenors, basses, and altos especially needed, and to be able to read music essential.
Mothers' Union
Friday 6th March 11.00am in St. Helen's Church. Womans World Day of Prayer. The service this year has been prepared by the women of the Bahamas, and the speaker is the Revd. Anthea Platt.
Traidcraft
I would like to thank all of you who have supported our "Traidcraft" sales over the past year, as a result of which
£150.00 will be donated to St. Peter's Church Funds.
The spring catalogue is now out which includes the REAL chocolate Easter Eggs.
I will be ordering a supply of these and do hope that you will think of these when doing your Easter shopping. As usual I will be holding an open day on Saturday 21st March from 10 - 5 with refreshments. [Sylvia]
Christian Aid
Christian Aid "Count your Blessings" leaflets are available in all three Churches. I know many of you have found these useful in the past and hope you will again this year. Please help yourself.
Bible Study
No Bible Study on Tuesday 3rd March. The next one will be on 10th March.
Organ Recital & Lent Lunch
There will be a lunchtime organ recital in St Peter's Church at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 4th March, to be followed by a Lent lunch in the hall at 12.30pm. Both events are in aid of the Bishops Lent Appeal.
Isle of Wight Festival of Music Dance & Drama
Unfortunately the Church choir has had to withdraw from all the events this year, due to an unprecedented number of long-term illnesses.
