HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SEER GREEN AND JORDANS 
DIOCESE OF OXFORD
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

 Sunday 29th April 2018 
 5th Sunday of Easter
Workers Sunday
			    
The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it’:  Acts 8: v29

Welcome to everyone, particularly if you are visiting or new  - if so please do 
introduce yourself to someone.  If you would like to know more about any of our  
activities or services please ask, visit our website www.seergreenandjordanscofe.org or like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HolyTrinitySGJ

We welcome children throughout all our services.   If they need a break at any time please feel free to use the crèche facilities in the vestry - toys, toilet etc - coming and going as you wish.

Today’s services 
 
  8am BCP Communion: Rev’d Cassa Messervy and Rev’d Paul Henderson
10am  Holy Communion: Rev’d Cassa Messervy and Rev’d Paul Henderson
11.15am  Annual Parochial Church Meeting
 
Hymns (choir numbers in brackets)

135 (193) For I am building a people of power
14 (15) All heaven declares the glory of the Risen Lord
545 (814) When God almighty came to earth
164 (232) Go forth and tell (to the tune of ‘Tell out my Soul’)

Today’s Bible Readings

Acts 8: v26– end;  pew bible p 1101
John 15:  v1-8;  pew bible  p 1083

Today’s Collect

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                       

Our vision at Holy Trinity is to live and share Christ’s love

This week at Holy Trinity:

Tuesday 1 May
  9am Prayer in the morning: Rev’d Cassa Messervy
   
Wednesday 2 May
No service at Holy Trinity. There is a 9.30am Holy Communion Service at Chalfont St Giles

Thursday 3 May
 9-11am  Community Coffee morning

Sunday 6 May
  8am  BCP Communion: Rev’d Cassa Messervy
10am  All age service: Rev’d Cassa Messervy / Miss Janna Holder
  6pm  Evening Prayer:  Mrs Linda West LLM

This week we pray:

•	For all the places in the world where there is war, famine or unrest - that God will bring peace and solutions to problems
•	That people in the richer countries of the world would be willing to share so that those in third world countries are well fed and thrive
•	For our Annual Parochial Church Meeting today, that God will guide all our decisions and appointment-making
•	For all who work, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity, that they may find their work fulfilling
•	For all who seek to make working conditions better - employers, trade unionists, health and safety inspectors and legislators
•	For Cassa and other clergy in our Diocese as they attend their conference this week
•	That God will bring comfort to those who are ill or undergoing or awaiting treatment, and that He will give strength and wisdom to all who care for the sick
•	That Christ’s peace will be with all who mourn at this time, especially the family and friends of Muriel Bransdon

Are you, a member of your family, or a friend, in special need of prayer?  If so please see the book for your requests on the table by the  pulpit or contact Linda West (673821), Muriel Ward (675024) or Cassa (672496 or cassamesservy@gmail.com).  The next meeting of the Prayer and Intercession group is on Tuesday 29 May at 2.30pm in the vestry - all welcome.

The Kingdom Come Prayer Event: there will be many ways to be involved in this event.  Come and pray using the labyrinth that will be in the churchyard.

Margaret Whipp who came to speak to us in February is leading a retreat in June.  Please see the poster in church for further details.
 
Email from the Vicar:   Cassa sends out a monthly email to the church family. If you are not already receiving these and would like to, please email her on  cassamesservy@gmail.com to let her know.  Thank you.

Save the date!  Following the great popularity of his talks last year, we are happy to announce that Revd Stephen Gaukroger is coming back this year on the 9th,16th and 23rd September, at Seer Green Baptist Church.

Our Charity throughout April is the Bucks Archdeaconry Clergy Charity for the relief of local clergy or their families in need, hardship or distress .  To donate to this charity please place your offering in a blue envelope and/or to support the on-going mission of this church in Seer Green and Jordans please use an orange envelope. In either case please add the 25% ‘gift aid’ if you can by filling in the details on the envelope (otherwise not necessary). 

Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting:  Please stay for the meeting which follows coffee after the 10am service today.

Proms Praise (a great celebration of Christian music - see notice in porch), Saturday 5 May 7.30pm at the Royal Albert Hall.  If you would like Linda (contact details further down in the pew sheet) to obtain a ticket for you, prices range from £7.50—£36.50 with performer’s discount. Please let her know today.

The Benefice Ascension Day Service is at 6.30pm on 10 May.  This Holy Communion service marks the end of the Easter season.  Do come.

Christian Aid week is coming up.  Can you help in some way with this important fundraising event?  Please speak to Andy or add your name to the sign-up sheet at the back of church.

St James Church, Gerrards Cross, offer a ten-week level 4 Introductory Course on Christian Discipleship  starting Thursday 24 May at 7.15pm.  See poster for more information.

On Sunday 27 May we will be pleased to welcome Bishop Alan to our Trinity Sunday service during which he will dedicate our new embroidery panels.  Please come along to this special service and welcome the Bishop of Buckingham to our church.

Sunday 3 June , 12 noon to 3 pm: Village picnic.  Let’s get together in a simple act of Community, Friendship and Fun.  Invite your friends and neighbours, bring your food, drink and picnic blanket and join us for a village picnic in the grounds of Seer Green CE School.

Cassa will be attending the Diocesan Clergy Conference from Monday 30 April to Thursday 3 May.

Holy Trinity Summer Fete -  Sunday 1 July 12-3pm. This month when you are doing your 'spring cleaning' please save any good quality bric-a-brac, unwanted books, jewellery & children's toys for the fete.  (We have a new stall—second hand jewellery’ this year). Details of when and where items can be 'dropped off' will follow nearer the time. The Choir is asking for bottle donations for the bottle tombola—please give generously!  Please carry on filling those jam jars for the children's 'Jazzy Jam Jar' Stall & collecting plant cuttings!  We still need 2 more large gazebos for the weekend of 1 July! Please ask family, friends, and neighbours and let Bev Bradley know if you can help (680876).

Rector of the Benefice

Rev’d Ian Brown (01494 872097,rectorcsg@stgileschurch2.plus.com). Ian’s rest day is Monday.

Benefice Curates

Rev’d Jenny Tebboth (01753 892940, jenny.tebboth@btinternet.com)
 
Rev’d Paul Henderson (764367, paul.e.henderson@btinternet.com)

Other contacts

On general church matters please contact our churchwardens: 
Andy Nicholson (07814 993234) or Jane Spoerry (677328).

Vicar of Holy Trinity and Associate Priest (Benefice)

Revd Cassa Messervy (672496, cassamesservy@gmail.com).
Cassa works full-time.  Her rest day is Friday.   

Licensed Lay Minister

Mrs Linda West (673821, rogerlindatootsie@btinternet.com) 
Although semi-retired, Linda still works part-time.

Children and Families Leader

Miss Janna Holder (07764 490960, jannaholder@talktalk.net). 
Janna works part-time.   

Future Dates for your diary:

Thursday 3 May	 9am-11am	Community Coffee Morning church
Thuesday 10 May 6.30pm	Ascension Day: Holy Communion  
Sunday 13 May 5pm-6.30pm     Girls Youth Group
Thursday 10 - Sunday 20 May 	‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer event, at Holy Trinity
Sunday13 – Saturday 19 May  	Christian Aid Week
Thursday 24 May		Christian Discipleship course at Gerrards Cross begins
Trinity Sunday 27 May 10am	Bishop Alan will dedicate the new embroidery panels 
Sunday 3 June 12 noon - 3pm	Seer Green Big Lunch
Sundy 17 June 5pm-6.30 pm     Girls Youth Group
Sunday 1 July 12 noon - 3pm	Holy Trinity Church Fête 
Sunday 22 July 4pm - 5.30pm    GYG  followed by Holiday Club Prayer meeting 6-7pm
Sunday 19 August 6pm		Taizé service
Tues 21 – Thursday 23 August   Golden Tickets Holiday Club 2018
Sundays 9, 16, 23 September	Revd Stephen Gaukroger at the Baptist Church

The next pew sheet will be prepared by Dawn Cull.  If you have any church/Christian matters you wish to submit for the pew sheet, please contact her by close of play on Wednesday ( dawn.cull@emelsee.co.uk)

Websites

Parish:     wwwseergreenandjordanscofe.org
Deanery: www.amershamdeanery.com       

Diocese:  www.oxfordanglican.org