Sunday 8 March 2015 - All Saints Church Milton Keynes Village

FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT - Kathy’s Coffee Morning raised £181 and we also sold about
£200 worth of goods. We asked for donations for coffee at our Big Brew after last Sunday’s
service, and shall do so again today. Money given will be sent to Traidcraft’s Fair
Necessities Appeal and matched pound for pound by the government.
Meaningful Easter Eggs are now available.
GLEANINGS – The Gleanings for February totalled £33.92. Many thanks to everyone who
contributed.
In his name we pray:
Come Holy Spirit, Build Your Church
In our hearts, In our lives, In this place
That we may be your witnesses
Through Jesus Christ our living Lord. Amen.
WCP AND BEYOND
GIFTS AND TALENTS – WCP VACANCIES
We are looking for individuals that can offer their gifts and talents to the WCP in various
roles. Could this be your Mission in our Partnership? We are looking for a new Treasurer for
the WCP as David Harbey will shortly be stepping down from this role. There are also new
posts we would like to fill: Secretary to the WCP and also Property Manager (to oversee
property matters for Twin Flower in Kents Hill – Rev. Lou’s home). Please speak to Matt,
Lou or Steve Potter if you would like to find out more about any of these roles.
ignite – TONIGHT, Sunday 8th March at 7pm at Christ the King, ignite, our monthly
WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS CHURCH,
MILTON KEYNES VILLAGE
(One of the three churches that make up the Walton Churches Partnership)
Sunday 8th March 2015
Rector: Rev. Matt Trendall (01908) 582839
informal Spirit-led service. All Welcome!
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The next meeting is TOMORROW, Monday 9 March at 2pm.
This will be a Meditation for Lent at St Mary’s Church,
Wavendon led by Matt. All Welcome.
Churchwardens:
Mrs. Pat Sawyer
 (01908) 665341
Mrs. Sylvia Bennett
 (01908) 376344
Secretary:
Ms. Jane Lee
 (07773) 166842
Pastoral Care Steward:
Ms. Gill Farrow
 (01908) 559022
WCP Administrator:
Mrs. Linda Kirk
info@wcpmk.co.uk
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ROCK SOLID – This Thursday, 12 February, 7 – 8.30pm at Christ the King, Kents Hill.
For young members of the Church in Years 5 and up. Matt, Lisa, Dan and Carol look
forward to seeing you there!
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TVAT MEETING – The next TVAT Meeting is TOMORROW, Monday 9 March at
Milton Keynes Village Hall, 7.30pm for 7.45pm start. "The Ox and Bucks on the Somme" talk by Stephen Barker. All welcome. Visitors @ £2 each.
The new Two Villages Archive Trust website is at: http://www.mkheritage.org.uk/tva/
MK THEOLOGY FORUM – Faith in Politics – How Our Christian Beliefs and Values
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Enable Effective Engagement in Society – TOMORROW, Monday 9 March,
7.30 - 9pm, Holy Cross, Church Hill, Two Mile Ash. An open discussion for thinking
Christians convened with introductory personal reflections by local political figures. This
evening will be followed by a 7 week course on “Choosing the Right Government” led by
Rev. Dr. Stephen Mosedale as part of the Mission Partnership coMPass courses. Starting
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Monday 16 March – contact Mission Partnership (01908) 311310 for more details.
BRIDGEBUILDER - will be going into the following
Schools within the WCP next week:
Monday – Broughton Fields, Thursday – Kents Hill & St Bernadette’s
Please keep Bridgebuilder in your prayers as they continue their excellent work with
children living in MK.
If you would like to be added to the email distribution of this newsletter, please contact
Ann Harris annh@allsaintsmkv.co.uk or give your details to one of the Stewards
All Saints online www.allsaintsmkv.co.uk WCP online www.wcpmk.co.uk
For Baptism or Marriage Enquiries, please contact:
The WCP Administrator, Linda Kirk on info@wcpmk.co.uk
All Saints Prayer Chain: If you have an urgent prayer need and would like to be
supported in prayer, we have a group of people at church committed to pray for any
needs which arise. All requests will be treated in strict confidence, will be kept within
the group, and will be anonymised if you request it. To get support in prayer, all you
have to do is to email brief details to prayerchain.mkv@gmail.com
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SUNDAY 8 March 2015
3 Sunday of Lent
8.30am Holy Communion – Rev. Matt Trendall
11.15am All Age Worship – Rev. Matt Trendall including the Baptism of
Matilda May (parents Robert and Becky)
Followed by Fairtrade Big Brew – Refreshments after the Service
Today we will continue our Sermon Series for Lent: ‘The Way to Freedom’ – Week 3: ‘Action’
Readings: Psalm 55. 1 - 11
Mark 2.1 - 11
“Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea.…”
Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralysed Man
ALL SAINTS NEWS
LENT LUNCHES - Thank you to everyone
who came along to the second of our 2015
WCP Lent Lunches – held at All Saints last
Tuesday. A hearty meal of soup, bread, fruit
and cheese - and fellowship! We raised £110
in donations for the WCP Lent charities.
Thank you to the Dorcas Ladies for hosting.
There are two Lent Lunches this week:
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NEXT SUNDAY
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4 Sunday of Lent/Mothering Sunday
11.15am Family Communion – Rev Keith Straughan with Children’s Church
during the Service
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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Sunday 8 March
7pm - ignite, our monthly informal Spirit-led service at Christ the King, Kents Hill
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Monday 9 March
9.15am – ‘Revive’, reflective prayer and worship at St Mary’s, Wavendon
2pm – Mothers’ Union ‘Meditation for Lent ‘ at St Mary’s Church, Wavendon led by Matt
* Tuesday 10 March, 12 – 1pm at Broughton Pavilion, hosted by Ruth and Church
Without Walls - £1.50 per person.
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* Thursday 12 March, 12.30 – 2pm, hosted by Peter and Pauline Laws at their
home – 23 Wymondham, Monkston. Please call (01908) 237774 if coming.
LENT STUDY GROUPS – The Lent Study Groups continue this week.
* All Saints Lent Study Group meet on Thursday evenings (see below)
* WCP Lent Study Group meet on Wednesday mornings at Christ the King (see
opposite)
For details of the other Lent Study Groups please speak to Matt or Lou who can
provide details. Everyone Welcome!
ALL SAINTS LENT STUDY GROUP – Thursdays at 7.30pm at 9 Culross Grove,
Monkston. If you would like to come along and haven't yet told Matt, please contact
him before Thursday on (01908) 582839 or trendalls.mk@btinternet.com
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Tuesday 10 March
12 to 1pm – Lent Lunch at Broughton Pavilion hosted by Church Without Walls
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Wednesday 11 March
9.30 to 11am – WCP Lent Study Group at Christ the King, Kents Hill (meet in the Prayer
Room)
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Thursday 12 March
8.45am to 12noon – ‘Open Door’ Coffee Morning at St Mary’s, Wavendon
12.30 to 2pm – Lent Lunch hosted by Peter and Pauline Laws at their home –
23 Wymondham, Monkston. Please call (01908) 237774 if coming.
2 to 3pm – Prayer Group. See opposite for details
7 to 8.30pm – Rock Solid at Christ the King, Kents Hill. See over for details
7.30pm – All Saints Lent Study Group. See opposite for details
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Friday 13 March
9 to 11am – Coffee Morning at All Saints Church
10am to 11.45am – Coffee Morning/Drop in at Christ the King, Kents Hill
We may take photographs during our Services, including during Children’s Church, to
use on our Church facebook page/websites and publications. Please let one of the
stewards know if you are not happy for images of you and/or your children to be used.
Many thanks
PRAYER GROUP – The Prayer Group will meet next this Thursday, 12 March
from 2 – 3pm. Please contact Catherine (01908) 667112 or Gill (01908) 559022
for details of venue
Do join us next week for Mothering Sunday. There will be
Children’s Church for school aged children with a special Mother’s
Day craft activity!
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ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING – will be held on Monday 16 March, 7.30pm at
Milton Keynes Village Hall. A chance to gather as a whole church body to reflect on
the year past and prepare for the year ahead. Everyone Welcome!
Do consider whether you could offer your gifts to the church council or for the wider
roles within WCP/MK – there are nomination forms at the back of Church.
EASTER SUNDAY CHOIR - Paul is once again organising a choir to sing something
at the Easter Sunday Service. Please can you let him know if you would like to join in
by sending an email to paul@paulnorth.co.uk or letting him know in Church.
EASTER FLOWERS – If you would like to make a donation towards the Easter
flowers, perhaps in memory of a loved one, please speak to Gloria.
ALL SAINTS COFFEE MORNING – There will be a Coffee Morning in Church this
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Friday, 13 March from 9 – 11am. Hope you can make it.