NEWSLETTER 19th January 2025

Readings for this Sunday: Philippians 1:12-26; Mark 8: 34–38. Sermon Topic: To live is Christ

This Week (starting 19 January)

Sunday: Morning Prayer at the Church Centre 10 am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones; ; Prayer at the Vicarage 6 – 7 pm Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30–3pm; Service at Cherry Garth 3 pm
Tuesday: Discipleship Explored 1.30 –3 pm in the Church Centre, or 7.30 – 9pm at the Vicarage
Thursday: Souper Lunch 12.30–2 pm; Christianity Explored 12 noon – 1.30pm or 7.30–9pm both at the Vicarage. Saturday: Community Café 10 am–12 noon

Next Week (starting 26 January)

Sunday: Holy Communion at Christ Church 10 am led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones; Prayer at the Vicarage 6 – 7 pm
Monday: Tiddlywinks 1.30 – 3pm
Tuesday: Sue Kinnon’s Funeral 1.15pm at Holy Trinity Penn Street and afterwards at the Church Centre; Discipleship Explored 1.3 –3 pm in the Church Centre, or 7.30 – 9 pm at the Vicarage (times and details to be confirmed)
Wednesday: Book Club 10 am
Thursday: Christianity Explored 12noon–1.30 pm or 7.30–9pm both at the Vicarage

Holmer Green Today
It’s that time again when I’m asking for contributions to our Parish write-up for the Spring edition of Holmer Green Today. If so, please send it to me by email to hilarylhide@gmail.com or clearly hand-written for me to type. Personal articles can be sent direct to the Editor, ennaliz@hotmail.com, as soon as possible. The deadline is 26th January but earlier would be appreciated. Thank you in anticipation, Hilary Hide (01494 716694)

First Aid Course
We need members of our Church family to be trained in First Aid for Children. It is a requirement of our Insurance Policy. Many of you will have attended the general course which was run by Chris Davy from the Baptist Church. Chris is happy to come and do a Children’s Course in February—this will be on a Saturday morning, 1st, 8th or 15th February. The cost will be £15 pp. A reference book and a Certificate of Attendance will be given to each participant and the proceeds will be given to charity. Please let me know if you are able to come and your preferred date. 07795470304. Sandy

Thank you, Robert Raising Funds Homeless Connection
I've decided to raise money for Wycombe Homeless Connection, who as you know do amazing work for a cause close to my heart. Please support me and help me raise much needed funds. I will send the link to my “Just Giving website” by email. Thank you, Robert

PASTORAL CARE
If you know of anyone in need or if you require help yourself, please don’t hesitate to contact our Pastoral Care Team through the Church Office.

Please Pray For: Pam, Pene, Duncan, Jennifer, Amanda, Linda, Tanya, Olive, Bryan, Rob, Kathy, Alan, Stella, Allan, Mary, and others ill at home or in hospital

Collect for the Second Sunday of Epiphany
Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Newsletter: irjknight@btinternet.com

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.

Visitors click here.

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.

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.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
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.


Daf Meirion- Jones
Vicar

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel welcome at our church.

Best Wishes

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