NEWSLETTER 30th January 2026

READINGS FOR THIS SUNDAY: Exodus 1 & Exodus 2

SERMON TOPIC: Enslaved

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK? - from Sunday 30th January

Sunday 1st: Morning Worship, Christ Church, 10.00am, led by Rev Daf Meirion-Jones
Monday 2nd: Tiddlywinks, Church Centre, 1.30-3.00 - cancelled due to heating issues
Monday 2nd: Hope Explored, Church Centre, 7.30pm
Tuesday 3rd: Bible Study 'Exodus', Church Centre: 1.30pm or Vicarage: 7.30pm
Thursday 5th: Afternoon Fellowship, 'Scattergories', Baptist Church, 2.00pm

WHAT’S ON NEXT WEEK?

Sunday 8th Feb: Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church, Penn Street, 10.00am, led by Daf Meirion-Jones
Monday : Tiddlywinks, Church Centre, 1.30-3.00
Monday : Hope Explored, Church Centre, 7.30pm
Tuesday: Bible Study 'Exodus', Church Centre: 1.30pm or Vicarage: 7.30pm
Wednesday: Book Club, The Workshop, 10.00-11.00
Thursday: Souper Lunch, Church Centre, 12.30-2.00

NOTES AND REMINDERS

HOPE EXPLORED – A 3-session series about what the Bible says about HOPE. Starting Monday February 2^nd, 7.30pm, Church Centre, Holmer Green. Register your interest at www.pshg.org or on the sign-up sheet after the church service. For more information, click on the link: Holy Trinity Penn Street: Hope Explored
BRING & SHARE LUNCHES – plan to take place every 4^th Sunday. A great opportunity to come together and share food, fellowship and laughter.
LENT GROUP – 3A lent group will start from Wednesday February 18^th, 10.00-11.00am – more information to follow soon
COMMUNITY GROUPS – All our usual weekly/monthly groups have started up again: Tiddlywinks, Souper Lunch, Link Up, Community Café so do spread the word to anyone you feel would benefit from coming along to any of them:Holy Trinity Penn Street: Sunday Services and if you’re interested in helping out at any of them, contact the office: office@pshg.org

HAVE A GOOD READ….
The Kingdom of God by Richard Porter (the ‘meatier’ book)
Jesus taught us to pray for God’s kingdom to come. But do we understand what we are praying for and what the kingdom of God really looks like? Using the analogy of God as the director of the greatest show on earth, Richard Porter shows how the kingdom of God is the overarching story line throughout the Bible. Each scene, from the people of Israel to Jesus and the early church, reveals kingdom truths that should impact the church today. As the story unfolds, you can understand why Jesus proclaimed the message of the kingdom. It is indeed good news for our towns, our cities, our homes and families the Kingdom of God

The Badly-Behaved Bible by Nick Page (a lighter read)
We're told that the Bible is beautiful, uplifting and a joy to read - but, while we know this is how we're supposed to feel about it, in reality many of us find the very opposite. But the problem is not with the Bible - and it's not with us either. The problem is we've been misinformed. And so, we end up believing things about the Bible that the Bible never claims for itself. But the Bible won't politely sign up to the neat categories and terms we force on it. That's why it's badly behaved. We want to control the Bible and tame it so that we can ride it into battle; but the Bible bucks and rears and throws us off. In his honest and accessible style, Nick Page urges us to re-discover a fresh look at the Bible as the scriptural bedrock of the Christian faith, to learn how we can undo unhelpful ways of reading it and demystifying its purpose and scope. Badly Behaved Bible

Life to the Max by Jon Cox (for teens)
Inspiring young people in their adventure of faith. An unexpected calling. An adventure of faith.
God's evident faithfulness every step of the way. A surprising conversation led Jon Cox and his wife Tessa, youth workers in Central London, to purchase a farm in Oxfordshire and set up an adventure activities ministry.
Jon shares how God has faithfully enabled him, from an initial calling and through many answered prayers to create Adventure Plus; a charity, that 30 years on, has offered over 100,000 young people character-building adventures and education in a positive Christian environment. Life to the Max
ST ANDREWS BOOK SHOP – “WE DON’T JUST SELL BIBLES!” – Support your local shops

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

Newsletter: Susie Wallis, office@pshg.org

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Jeremiah 31:3

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.
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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 or 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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