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SUNDAY 12th April Easter 2
Sunday 19th April Easter 3
Wednesday 15th April
Thursday 16th April
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.

PLEASE USE THIS PEW LEAFLET
TO INFORM YOUR PRAYERS

INTERCESSIONS
Worldwide Anglican Church: Pray for Archbishop Justin Welby; Pray for peace in Jerusalem
This Diocese: Pray for Bishop Christopher; Archdeacon Peter; The parishes of East Cowes & Whippingham
World: Pray for all Christians in the world, especially those who are persecuted for their faith
Island: Pray for all visitors to the Island during the Easter holidays
Sick: Peggy, Barbara & Terry, Anne, Jean, Frances, Penelope, Valerie, Peter, Joyce
Recently died: Peter Blunden, Alice Froude

ST PETER'S/ST HELEN'S 10am SERVICE READINGS
April 19th Easter 3
Acts 3.12-19
1 John 3.1-7
Luke 24.36b-48
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
Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God". Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed, blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." (John 20: 28-29)

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Apr 9th 2.00pm St Helens Ladies Thursday Club
Apr 11th 2.30pm St Helens Historical Society slide show C.C.
Apr 15th 1.30pm St. Helen's Church. Funeral of Peter Blunden followed by burial in the churchyard
Apr 16th 6.30pm "How we Worship" meeting details on this sheet

POMPEY CHIMES
Don't forget to pick up a copy, or click here.

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.

St Helen's PCC
There are 2 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.

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.

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.
Following the departure of Paul Jenkins & the retirement of David Marrow, we are looking for a new Christian Aid representative for our churches. Offers of help & further information about this rewarding role please contact David.

Electoral Rolls
If you are not on the Electoral Roll for either Church and would like to be, you will find the forms at the back of the Churches. Please hand to Sue when completed. The roll will be closed on 17th April for St. Helens but will re-open after the APCM. The APCM will be held for St Peter's on Sunday 19th April at 11.30am in the Church hall, and for St Helen's on 26th April at 11.30am in the Church, both after the 10.00am service.
NB These are the corrected dates, with the editor's apologies.

"How we Worship"
There will be an open meeting on Thursday 16th April at 6.30pm in St. Peter's Church hall. This is to discuss all aspects of service formats, use of "instruments", any other gripes, likes or dislikes you might like to voice. Tea and coffee will be available. Open to all.

"Barbara Brooks"
Barbara has moved from the village and in appreciation for all that she did for St. Helen's Church we are collecting donations to give her a voucher as a leaving present. There will be a box at the back of Church today for donations or they can be given to Rob, Rose or Sue. Thank you.