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NEWSLETTER 13th April 2025 

 
READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY: Mark 14: 43–72   SERMON TOPIC: Betrayal

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? (w/c 13th April)
  • Palm Sunday: Morning Service & baptism of Robyn Payne, Holy Trinity, 10 am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones; Prayer at the Vicarage 6 – 7 pm
  • Maundy Thursday: Bring & Share Meal, Baptist Church, 6.00pm followed by communion service led by RevDaf Meirion-Jones
  • Good Friday: All Age Worship, the Baptist Church, 10am led by Anthony Smith
  • Good Friday: ‘At The Cross’, Holy Trinity, 2 pm, led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK? (w/c 20th April)
  • Easter Day: All Age Worship followed by Holy Communion, Church Centre, 10 am led by Daf Meirion-Jones
  • Thursday 17th April: Churches Together Afternoon Fellowship: Mary Spooner
 
DATES FOR THE DIARY
  • Monday 28th April: 1.30pm, Tiddlywinks
  • Thursday 24th April: 12.30pm, Souper Lunch
  • Sunday 27th April: 2.00 pm, APCM, Church Centre
  • Thursday 1st May: Afternoon Fellowship
NOTES AND REMINDERS

Maundy Thursday Bring and Share Meal
: Please let Sandy know if you will be joining for this so they have an idea of numbers. She will have a list to take names on Sunday, or please contact her: 07795 470304 Bring some food for a cold buffet - savoury and sweet - and see what there is to enjoy together! Following the meal there will be a communion service. 

Electoral Roll: Please note that the date for receiving Electoral Roll Revised Application Forms will CLOSE this Sunday 13th ... Any outstanding forms for inclusion may be handed in at the Church Service this Sunday.

The MOP (Meeting of Parishioners): to elect a Churchwarden will be held on Sunday 27th April at 2pm.
Anyone who lives in the Parish of Holy Trinity Penn St with Christ Church Holmer Green can vote at this meeting. This meeting will be followed immediately by the APCM (Annual Parochial Church Meeting) when only those on the new Electoral Register will be allowed to vote. At this meeting we will be electing 4 new members to join the PCC.

Holy Trinity needs you! As you enjoy this morning's service at Holy Trinity, look around! Could you help to look after this beautiful church? It only takes about two hours to clean it and keep it looking nice for our congregation to enjoy. If you would like to join our team then please speak to Mike Curry or contact the Office.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Pam Barnett, Duncan Tucker, Jennifer Howlett, Amanda, Olive Lacey, Bryan & Dorothy, Rob, Stella Bridges, Dot Spooner, Geoff and Monica  …and for those who care for them and about them.

PASTORAL CARE: If you know of anyone in need or if you require help yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office.

Collect for Palm Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender love towards the human race sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross: grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; 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. Amen

Newsletter: Susie Wallis, office@pshg.org
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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in two places just to confuse things (details here) for our Sunday Services starting at 10am. On the 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month we're at Christ Church Holmer Green, either in the Church Centre or the church building. On the 2nd and 5th (if there is one!) we meet at Holy Trinity Penn Street.

For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will give you any books and information you need for the service.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service. It is a great way to meet people and find out about church life . All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is a disabled toilet in the main entrance of the Christ Church centre and an accessible toilet in Holy Trinity. Both churches have wheelchair access and a hearing loop.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am. We sing a mixture of old and new songs. There's always a Bible passage read and a talk explaining it and how it speaks into our lives today. Someone will lead us in prayer and on two Sunday's a month we share Holy Communion together. Everyone is welcome at every service.

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What about my kids?

We love to see children at church. We have:

  • Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
  • Encounter (4-11 years)
  • Young people (11+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. The service leader will announce when it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. 

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, praying,  craft, drama, and fun games. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes o.r when we have communion they will be brought back into the service to be with you before the end.

Children

Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Tiddlywinks Toddler group
  • Souper Lunch
  • Link-up bereavement group
  • Community Cafe
Get in touch with us to plan your visit or ask your questions.
 
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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

 

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Daf Meirion- Jones    
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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel welcome at our church.

Best Wishes

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