HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SEER GREEN AND JORDANS 
DIOCESE OF OXFORD

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

 Sunday 10 March 2019 
First Sunday of Lent and Holy Habits

‘When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it 

and began to give it to them’  Luke 24: 30

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.

Services today
  8am BCP Communion, Revd Jenny Tebboth
10am Holy Communion, Revd Cassa Messervy and Revd. Jenny Tebboth
  
Bible Readings 
1 Corinthians 1: 23-26  page 1152 
 Luke 24: 13-35,  page 1061

Hymns  (choir numbers in brackets)
26 (33)  Alleluia, sing to Jesus
328 (499) Make me a hannel of your peace
322 (492)  Love is his word
10 (11) All for Jesus!

Collect
Heavenly Father, your Son battled with the powers of darkness,
and grew closer to you in the desert:
help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer
that we may witness your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen

Services this week
 Tuesday 12 March: 9am Morning Prayer, Revd Cassa Messervy
 Wednesday 13 March 12.30pm:  Midweek Communion, Revd Cassa Messervy
 Thursday 14 March 9am:  Morning Prayer, Revd Cassa Messervy
	                  11am:  Daytime Lent course begins

Services next Sunday, 17 March
   8am BCP Communion: Revd. Cassa Messervy and Mr Paul Bosson
 10am Praise Service: Revd Cassa Messervy and Mr Paul Bosson

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

Baptism and Confirmation: we are encouraged to think especially about these during Lent.  Please contact Cassa if you would like to talk about either of them, or to arrange a service.

Christianity Explored:  this new series will run from Tuesday 7 May, 10 am and in the evening from Thursday 9 May at 7.30 pm to Thursday  27 June.  Please pick up a leaflet or talk to Cassa to find out more.

This week we pray:
•	for peace in all the world and for help for those who suffer as a result of war, famine, accident or natural disaster
•	that God will give wisdom to our politicians and those in Europe as they seek to find a solution to the Brexit crisis and for MPs to be able to do their work without threats from those who do not agree with them
•	in our Diocese of Oxford we pray for God’s guidance on the appointment of the new Bishop of Reading
•	for our observance of Lent and particularly for us to develop the holy habit of breaking bread together
•	that God will bless the work of the Church Urban Fund, our charity of the month
•	for us all to practise true Christian unity as we take the next steps in the Partnership for Missional Church
•	that God will bring healing to the sick, and comfort to those who are suffering from incurable illnesses
•	for all who mourn, that they may know Christ’s peace.

The next meeting of the Prayer and Intercession Group is on Tuesday 26 March at 2.30pm in the vestry.

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).

Pathways is the new free quarterly magazine for the Diocese of Oxford, replacing the monthly ‘Door’ newspaper. Do take a copy and let the Pathways team (address on page 3) or Cassa know what you think.

Notices

The Church Urban Fund and charity donation information —CUF is our charity for March. It was established by the Church of England as a practical response to unmet need.  Their vision is to support people and communities all over England to flourish and enjoy life in all its fullness.  For more information read the article in this month’s parish magazine. To donate to this charity please place your offering in a blue envelope and/or to support the ongoing mission of this church, 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 this is not necessary).

 New Electoral Roll:  Have you completed and returned your form yet? The deadline is 17 March 2019. This year a new Electoral Roll is to be compiled. Everyone, whether or not you have been on it before, will need to complete a form. It is important that our Electoral roll eflects all those who attend and contribute to the life of Holy Trinity. The Electoral roll is seen as an indication of the real membership and strength of the church.   Please find application forms and pens at the back of church.  For your convenience (we hope) look for the envelope with your name on it. If you do not see a named envelope just help yourself to one from the pile.  Please see the application form for a full list of qualifying conditions.  If you have not already completed a data protection (GDPR) form they are available there too.   Post your completed form(s) in the red tray. The last day for submission of electoral roll forms is Sunday 17 March. 

Holy Habits Sermon Series:  ‘Holy Habits’ is about practising holy attitudes and actions until they become instinctive. Our friends in Chalfont St Giles are also following this series. Today we are considering ‘Breaking of Bread’.  If you have missed any sermons in the series and would like a copy please ask Cassa or look on the website.

Lent groups:  As in previous years these will be joint Lent groups with Seer Green Baptist Church.  Everyone is welcome to join a group for as many sessions as you can manage. No need to sign up -  just come:

The daytime group  will meet on Thursdays at 11am on 28 March at Holy Trinity and on 11 April at Seer Green Baptist Church

The evening group will meet on Tuesdays at 8pm on 19 March & 2 April, at 7 Seer Mead.

Lent challenge from PMC: please choose one conversation this week with someone in our villages you don’t know well, and reflect on it to see what you have learnt about this person, and pray for that person.

What are you doing for Lent?  Why don’t you ….
Join a Lent course - there are two Lent courses, for information see Lent group notices above
Read a Lent book - there is a selection on the bookshelf at the back of church.  

For more ideas, see Cassa’s next email  …………

Sunday 14 April lunch and documentary at SGBC.  You  are invited to this event.  The documentary is about the ongoing work and recent visit to Ghana by members of SGBC.  The film is shot and made by Dai and Karen Davies who you may remember from their time living in Seer Green (they now live in Vancouver, Canada).  Lunch is at 1pm.  Please let Marion & Tim Cox know if you would like to go so they can plan catering.

Vicar of Holy Trinity and Associate Priest (Benefice)

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

Rector of the Benefice

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

Licensed Lay Minister

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

Benefice Curates

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

Children and Families Leader

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

Other contacts

On general church matters please contact our churchwardens: 
Andy Nicholson (07814 993234) or Jane Spoerry (01494 677328).

Dates for your diary:

Thursday 14 March 	Daytime Lent Group, course begins at 11am, Holy Trinity
Tuesday 19 March 	Evening Lent Group 8pm at 7 Seer Mead
Thursday 28 March	Daytime Lent Group at 11am, Holy Trinity
					       and at 3-4.30pm  T Club
Tuesday 2 April	Evening Lent Group, final meeting: 8pm at 7 Seer Mead
Wednesday 3 April	Annual Parochial Church Meeting 7.30pm. New day and time.
Thursday 11 April	Daytime Lent Group, final meeting at 11am, See Green Baptist Church 
Sunday 21 April	Easter Day
Sunday 28 April	Combined Village Service, Jubilee Hall 10.30am. 
(so no 10am service at Holy Trinity)
Thursday 9 May	‘Christianity Explored’  7.30 - 9.30pm
Sunday 12 May	Listening review for Partnership for Missional Church
				(from 10.00 to 11.30 am)
Saturday 22 June 	Benefice Retreat Day: More info soon - look Look out for posters...
Sunday 14 July		OUR CHURCH FETE 2pm—5pm 
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 August	Holiday Club

The next pew sheet will be prepared by Pam Britton. If you have any church/Christian
matters you wish to submit for the pew sheet, please contact her by close of play on 
Wednesday 6 March (pam.britton24@gmail.com

Websites

Parish:     www.seergreenandjordanscofe.org
Deanery: www.amershamdeanery.com 
Diocese: www.oxfordanglican.org