from the Vicar . . . Church Services
St. Peter’s church
Some dates for your diary for January
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unday 4th
9.30am
Parish Communion
11.15am
Parish Communion
at St Guthlac’s, Astwick
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uesday 6th 5.00pm ‘Pebbles’
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ednesday 7th 12.30
Parish Lunch
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hursday 8th 1.30pm ‘Little Fishes’
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unday 11th 10.00am Morning Prayer
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uesday 13th 5.00pm ‘Pebbles’
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hursday 15th 1.30pm ‘Little Fishes’
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aturday 17th 4.00pm Arlesey Churches Epiphany Party
Arlesey Methodist Church
A huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who decorated the Church for Christmas,
arranged events, helped lead services and, in many other ways, contributed
to our wonderful celebration of the birth of Jesus.
It was also lovely to meet so many people who came to our services
and events over the Christmas period thank you for coming!
January is traditionally a time for making (and often forgetting!) our
New Year resolutions. Above all let’s try to keep in mind the ways in which
we were moved at Christmas time – perhaps by joy, or love or in a number
of different ways; and keep in mind the fact that Jesus’ life showed a
radical example of how to do things differently – as individuals, families,
communities even as nations.
One of the projects that St Peter’s Church will be starting this year is
our ‘Open Church’.
Currently the Church building, like many in Bedfordshire, is locked except
when there is a service. Supported by our Diocesan Bishop, Alan, we are
planning to have the Church open every day, so that people can come in
whenever they like – to say a prayer, remember a loved one, spend some
time in reflection, to look at the architecture and history of the building
or just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet.
It is my firm belief that our Church buildings should be open daily for
people to use and enjoy, and to underpin the message that God’s love
is for everyone.
If you are interested in helping with this project in any way please do get
in touch with me. We shall be needing volunteers to unlock and lock the
church each day, but also to help in other ways too.
There is a surprising amount of preparation that we need to do before we
can open the doors, so watch out for news over the next few months.
You can see updates on; http://openchurch.arlesey.org.uk and of course
on our notice boards as well as in ‘on the button’.
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year!
Geoffrey
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January 2015
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Services for January are as follows:
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unday January 4th: Preacher at 10.30 a.m. Mrs Judith Bryant of
Hitchin
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unday January 11th: Service of Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m.led
by Rev John Whittle of Knebworth
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unday January 18th: United Service at Stotfold Methodist Church at
10.00 a.m.led by Mrs Jackie Hall of Knebworth
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unday January 25th: Preacher at 10.30. a.m.Mrs Catherine
Edmonds of Hitchin
Joint activities between St Peter’s and the Methodist Church are:-
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aturday 17th January Epiphany Party at the Methodist Church.
3.30 for 4.00 p.m.
• Tea at 5.30
• Bring and Share finger food
• Drinks will be provided
18th - 25th January is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
There will be prayer at the following places and times:
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9th January 7.00 p.m. Methodist Church
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0th January 7.00 p.m. St Peter’s Church
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1st January 7.00 p.m. Methodist Church
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2nd January 7.00 p.m. St Peter’s Church
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3rd January 7.00 p.m. Methodist Church
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4th January 7.00 p.m. St Peter’s Church
All are welcome at these Services.
Minister at the church is Rev Bob Forrest. Tel: 01582 727880
Local contacts: • Mrs Doreen Archer 731392
• Mrs Betty Joyce 731647
• Mr Jim Webb (bookings) 731309
to advertise telephone: 01462 834265 or go to the website: www.onthebuttonarlesey.co.uk