IN TOUCH January 11th 2015

PRAYER CYCLE
Those in religious orders and communities
Cambridge Street, Cricket Club, Tennis Club, Bowls Club, Drovers Croft
Myrtle Bank, Stacey Bushes Industry, White Alder
Those with cancer and those who fear it. Those carrying HIV and
those with AIDS. Willen Hospice.
PLEASE PRAY FOR
RIP
ANNIVERSARIES
AN
NIVERSARIES
COLLECT
David Gates
Glenys Helmsley
Sid Davies
Vera Speaks
Joe Caudle
Helen Legh
Margaret Rapjohns
Betty Wise
Hilary Western
SHEIL
KATRINA ADRIAN PERRY
SHEILA
EILA STONE
Roger Smith
Joan Garwood
Annie Lincoln
Pam Earl
EUNICE WILLIAMS
Vernon Jones, Francis Dewick, Gladys Wood, Robert John Marson
Ivy Johnson, Gwendolyn Jarrett, Connie Calverley, Wilma Stirling
Gladys Marjorie Amundsen, Kathleen Donovan, Queenie May Smith
Donald Payne, Bryan Law, Fred Richardson, Olive Goodridge
Francis Smith, Alan Amos, Doris Wilcox, Rose Ellen Spink
Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
PREPARING A CHURCHYARD
CHURCHYARD MANAGEMENT PLAN During the first quarter of 2015
we will be preparing a Management Plan for the churchyard at Holy Trinity. This is an
opportunity to take stock and take a strategic view of what we have, what we are
happy with and what we need to change in our management of a vital resource for the
church and the wider community. We have faced many challenges in 2014 which
mainly arose from a lack of volunteers to fulfill routine tasks. It is an ideal time for this
activity as we prepare for the growing season ahead. We will be using a resource pack
from 'Caring for God's Acre', a charity that helps congregations to make the most of
their churchyards, to help us in this process.
If you would like to get involved, do let me know. If you have an interest in any of the
following it would be good to hear from you - wildlife, plants, lichens, grassland
management, memorials, gardening and the churchyard as a spiritual resource. The aim
is to have something ready to present to the PCC at its meeting on Thursday 12th
March. Once I know who would like to contribute I will be able to hold an initial
meeting, hopefully in about a week. It will be the first time we have taken on such a
task so it should be a stimulating and enjoyable journey.
Roger Wythe
07710 415894 & rwythe@globalnet.co.uk
Wolverton
BAPTISM OF
CHRIST
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IN TOUCH
January 11th 2015
THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST
CHRIST is always special for me because it links my baptism and
Jesus' baptism together: an act of commitment and faith that we both experienced,
and that Jesus commanded his disciples to continue after his ascension. Today in our
service, there is an opportunity to renew our baptismal vows and make the sign of
the cross on our forehead to remind us of Jesus baptism, and our own (even if that
was made when we were still very small).
Celia is our preacher this week and she writes....
Our Baptism whenever it happened, is an outward sign that we are
claimed by and have access to Father, Son and Spirit, now and
every day. Like Apollos in our Acts reading, we can be strengthened
for our mission in the world and dip into that well again.
VISITING PREACHER - next week we are delighted to welcome Rev John Vincent
CF, Senior Chaplain 101 Logistic Brigade. He will be sharing with us his role as a
military Chaplain at both services.
SHEILA STONE'S FAMILY
FAMILY would like to express their thanks for all the messages of
condolence and support that they have received since Sheila's death. It has meant a
great deal to them: thank you.
A NEW PILGRIM COURSE is going to start on Monday 9th February, meeting at Gill's
house. This is a really great space for asking questions about God or Jesus. It is
particularly helpful for those who are new to church or Christianity, or re-connecting
with it after a break. If you might be interested in joining us, do speak to me. Gill
Readings:
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
8am
9:30am
11am
11am
1pm
Holy Communion (CW)
(CW) at St George's
Morning
Morning Worship at St George's
Parish
Parish Eucharist at Holy Trinity
Interment of Ashes at St George's
Thomas Max-Grant
Whether you are a first time visitor or one of our regular worshippers, we offer you a warm
welcome to our family and hope you find what you need among our worship and other activities.
Please introduce yourself to one of the welcomers and feel free to stay for a time of friendship and
fellowship over coffee after the 9:30am and 11am services. Children of all ages are welcome – please
feel free to meet their needs wherever is most comfortable and please ask if there is anything you
need or can’t find. KidZone happens on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at St George’s and
Sunday Time on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th at Holy Trinity. The teams at both would love to meet you.
Large print bibles and song books are available, and we have a hearing loop system at both churches.
**DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY ** DIARY*
thh
9am
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity
(Details: Gill)
Mon 12thh
7:15pm
Pilgrims' Course at Gill's house
NOT THIS WEEK
Resumes February 9th
Tue 13th
9am
10am
3pm
7:30pm
th
Wed 14
7:30pm
9am
10:15am
1pm
Thu 15th 9am
9am
Fri 16th
12:10pm
#16
4:30pm
7:30pm
Sat 17th 9:15am
th0
SUN 18th0
(Details: Gill)
(Details: Gill)
(Details: Gill)
Fun for all the family: refreshments, activities, crafts, interactive bible story & songs.
Bell-Ringing at Holy Trinity
(Details: Mick Nimmo)
Contact Mick for details (321011) or just turn up.
House Group at 108 Church Street
(Details: June)
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity
Bridgebuilder Trust Prayer meeting
Funeral of Eunice Williams at Crownhill
(Details: Gill)
(Details: Gillian)
(Details: Gill)
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity
(Details: Gill)
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity
Soup and Prayers at St George's
Winter Night Shelter: setup begins at St George's
Winter Night Shelter: guests arrive at St George's
(Details: Gill)
(Details: June)
(Details: Graham)
(Details: Graham)
Breakfast and Prayers at St George's
(Details: Stephen)
EPIPHANY 2 / WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIA
CHRISTIAN UNITY
1 Samuel 3:1-10
8am
9:30am
9:30am
11am
11am
3:30pm
Holy Communion (BCP
(BCP)
BCP) at St
St George's
Parish Eucharist at St
St George's
Morning Worship at Holy Trinity
(Details: Gill)
(Details: Gill)
(Details: Gill)
Funeral of Sheila Stone at Crownhill
(Details: Gill)
Funeral of Katrina Adrian Perry at Crownhill
(Details: Gill)
Occasional Anthem practice at Holy Trinity
(Details: Carole)
th
Wed 28 7:45pm
RECTOR
Rev Gill BarrowBarrow-Jones
Morning Prayer at Holy Trinity
Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
Tuesday Time at St George's
Readings:
Wed 21st
Tue 27th 12:15pm
CONTACTS
John 1:43-end
gillbarrow@yahoo.com
222802
Usual Day off: Friday
CURATE
Vacancy
ASSOCIATE CLERGY
Rev Dr Richard Sturch
CHURCHWARDENS
Holy Trinity
Pat Gates 07811 256 427
Peter Leedale 07766 110 918
St George’s
David Mainwaring 563051
Anne BlairBlair-Vincent 313007
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR
Gillian Bull Mott
wolvertonbenefice@gmail.com
07462 301 853
Mon--Thurs 4pmMon
4pm-6pm
Sat 10:30am10:30am-12:30pm
A change just for this week
Fri 30th
7pm
Feb 1st
4pm
rd
Feb 23 --
Star Party at Holy Trinity
(Details: Pat)
A presentation, food and drinks, and observing if conditions permit.
Taizé Service for Candlemas at Holy Trinity
(Details: Gill)
Fairtrade Fortnight begins
(Details: Stephen)
St-George-the-Martyr-Wolverton
Holy-Trinity-Old-Wolverton
www.saintwww.saint-george.org.uk
www.holywww.holy-trinity.net
EDITOR: Stephen Mott
stephen.c.mott@gmail.com
Items for inclusion, please, by
8pm WEDNESDAY
THE GIANT CHRISTMAS CARD
CARD
that we signed at St George's rather
than sending lots of individual cards
raised £50 for Age UK. Thank you
very much to everyone who
contributed.
COFFEE
MORNING
Tuesday 3rd February
10:30am to 12noon
at St George's Church
WHY NOT PUT those New Year resolutions into practice by joining one of the coMPass courses? All courses are FREE this term.
Leaflets are at the back of church, or find out more and sign up at www.missionpartnership.org.uk. Courses this term are:•
“You Are Here” (a picture of the whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation) Thursdays from 15th January All Saints Church, Milton
Keynes Village 7:45pm
•
“Sharing Faith” (how do I talk to people about my faith?) Tuesdays from 27th January St Mary’s, Woughton on the Green 7:45pm
•
“Choosing the Right Government” (Biblical perspectives on election issues) Mondays from 9th March Holy Cross, Two Mile Ash 7:45pm
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT Monday
Monday 23rd February to Sunday
Sunday 8th March
Parking permits are available from church if you need to park in the Agora car park during services and events at St George’s.
E&OE