CHURCH NEWS
www.corshamandlacockchurches.org.uk
From the Anglican churches of Corsham, Gastard, Lacock with Bowden Hill and Neston
April 2015
Team Rector: Rev. Dr. Andrew Johnson: 01249 713232
CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 31 Mar – Palm Sunday
Readings: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-end; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11
8:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
10:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
Holy Communion at Gastard and Neston
10:30
Praise and Worship at Lacock
6:00
Evensong at Corsham
6:30
Holy Communion (sung) at Bowden Hill
Sunday 5 Apr –Easter Day
Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8
8:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
9:00
Holy Communion at Bowden Hill
10:00
Holy Communion at Corsham, Gastard and Neston
10:30
Holy Communion at Lacock
Sunday 12 Apr –Easter 2
Readings: Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-end
8:00
9:00
10:00
10:30
6:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
Early Birds at Corsham
Morning Worship at Corsham and Gastard
Matins Neston
Holy Communion at Lacock
Team Service at Corsham
Sunday 19 Apr – Easter 3
THE RECTOR WRITES…
On Easter Sunday (5 April) we will be celebrating the fact that
Jesus rose from death and appeared to his followers.
This small band of demoralised, depressed and frightened
people were so transformed by this experience that they went
on to share the good news about Jesus throughout the world.
In many cases they were executed for refusing to renounce
their belief in the good news that Jesus is alive.
It is the experience of countless Christians down the centuries
that it is possible to know the risen Jesus, who walks beside us
through the ups and downs of life. He also gives us hope and a
future by enabling us to experience everlasting life when we
die. For Christians death is not the end, but the beginning of
everlasting life after death in the presence of God.
If you would like to join me in experiencing this new life in
Jesus and the true meaning of Easter, there are three ‘A’s we
need to do:
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Readings: Zeph 3:14-end; Acts 3:12-19 ; Luke 24:36b-48
8:00
9:00
10:00
10:30
4:30
6:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
Matins at Bowden Hill
Holy Communion at Corsham
Family Service at Neston (with Gastard)
Family Service at Lacock
APCM/Compline
Evensong at Corsham
Sunday 26 Apr – Easter 4
Readings: Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-end ; John 10:11-18
9:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
10:00
Family Service at Corsham
Morning Worship/APCM at Gastard
Holy Communion at Neston
10:30
Holy Communion at Lacock
6:00
Holy Communion with Healing Ministry at Corsham
6:30
Evensong at Lacock
Sunday 3 May – Easter 5
Readings: Genesis 22:1-18; Acts 8:26-end; John 15:1-8
8:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
9:00
Jump Start Sunday at Neston
10:00
Holy Communion at Corsham
Holy Communion at Gastard (with Neston)
10:30
Morning Worship at Lacock
4:00
Nones at Lacock
6:00
Evensong at Corsham
Regular Midweek Services
Wednesday
10am BCP Communion at Corsham
Thursday
10am Holy Communion at Neston (1st Thursday)
Friday
3.30pm Messy Church (1st Friday of the Month)
(please note Messy Church for April will be on 10 Apr to avoid Good Friday)
Our parishes support
FAIRTRADE
wherever possible
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Accept that Jesus died on the cross so we might be
forgiven for our sins
Admit that we have sinned, turn away from everything
we know to be wrong in our lives, and turn back to
God the Father
Ask Jesus to come into our lives through his Holy Spirit
and resolve to follow him and put our trust in him
from now on.
Whether we are lifelong followers of Jesus or just beginning to
think about following him, this Easter we can give our lives to
something that will last forever. So I hope and pray that is our
experience as we join together to celebrate Easter.
With love in Christ, Andrew
TEAM SERVICE, SUNDAY 12 APR
The monthly informal worship service will be held
on Sunday 12th April in Church House,
Corsham. This service will be led by a team of lay
people and we will be considering the question,
"How do we hear from God?" It will be a cafestyle meeting and coffee, tea and doughnuts will be served
from 6.30 pm onwards. If you have never been to this service
before why not give it a try?
APCM DATES
Its APCM season again and dates for the various meetings in
our churches are:
Neston – after morning service on Sunday 29 March
Lacock – 4.00pm on Sunday 19 April
Gastard – after morning service on Sunday 26 April
Corsham – 7.30pm on Tuesday 28 April
DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE
Items for the March issue should be submitted not later than
MIDDAY on WEDNESDAY 29 Apr 2015.
Email to: [email protected] or
Post/deliver to: 1 Park Lane, Corsham.  01249 701783 (answering machine available).
If you would like to receive this Information sheet by email every month then please send a request to the
above email address.
CHURCH NEWS from the Anglican churches of Corsham, Gastard, Lacock and Neston
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP
To accommodate a Restoration Appeal Quiz Night on 24th
April, the next meeting of the prayer group has been moved
to Friday 1st May. The meeting is in the upper room at
Church House as usual, from 7-8 pm. All are welcome.
CORSHAM MEN’S GROUP
The next meeting will be on 27 Apr 2015 in the upstairs room
in the Royal Oak, Corsham, when a number of members will
give short insights into their interests. All men are welcome
(not just those attending our churches) - £1 entry to cover
expenses.
WALKING GROUP
In March twelve walkers set out from the Hare and Hounds
PH, in glorious spring weather for 8 miles of beautiful
countryside. From Middlewick Lane, our route took us via a
hilly route to Weavern before climbing again to Euridge and
on to Colerne for lunch. It was all downhill on the way home,
(apart from the uphill bits obviously!), but we were soon back
at the H & H enjoying refreshment and companionship in the
warmth of the spring sunshine. See a photo at
www.corshamandlacockchurches.org.uk - click on Activities
and scroll down to the Walking Group item.
Our next walk will be on Friday, 10th April, meeting at
10:00hrs at St Phillip's and St James', Church Rise, Neston,
Corsham, SN13 9SX, for a walk of about 9 miles. Please bring
snack/lunch.
Colin
CORSHAM MOTHERS’ UNION
Forthcoming meetings are:
1 April WW 1 Commemoration
18 April – Diocesan AGM – Community Centre Marshfield (all
invited)
April 2015
VICAR OF BAGHDAD
The moving story of Canon Andrew White, priest in-charge of
one of the world’s most beleaguered churches in Baghdad,
and the hardships faced by him and his congregation will be
told by the Rev. David Post in a one hour audio/visual
presentation at St. Bartholomew’s church, Corsham, on
th
Tuesday 14 April at 7.30pm. The evening is free and
refreshments will be served during the event. Please make it
a date in your diary and come along to learn about and
support the work of our fellow Christians in Iraq.
REVELATION CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
Some of the staff team are retiring and new volunteers are
needed to help in the Revelation Bookshop in Chippenham. If
you would like to chat about serving this part of God's
mission please ring 01249/463227. Most volunteers do a
three-hour weekly shift and training is given.
ST BART’S CHURCH FETE – CALLING ALL GARDENERS
Although the cold wind still hangs on, your attention is drawn
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to St Bart’s Church Fete being held on Saturday, 6 June, at
which there will again be a plant stall. Having sown several
packets of seed recently, some have already germinated.
When you sow yours, would you please put in some extra for
our stall. Flowering plants always sell well as do vegetable
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plants. If these are sown soon they will be ready for 6 June.
A Competition For 2015 Plants in an Unusual Container
Raid your garden, kitchen, loft or garage to look for some
empty unusual containers. Plant them up with pretty bedding
plants, vegetables, or even both together! Do this soon and
we will see some amazing and attractive results at the fete.
Tip try a tin can, or an old shoe. A prize for (1) The prettiest
container (2) The most unusual. With your agreement, the
entries would be offered for sale. Do join in, this could be
great fun.
On 17th March 2015, Corsham Mother's Union held their first
Cooking and Baking Circle meeting. It was a very good turn
out and all enjoyed tasting the dishes entered whilst watching
an Easter cupcake decorating demonstration. The theme for
the dishes that were entered was Easter and the winning
'Recipe of the Month' was Tuna Fish Pie entered by Shirley
Green which stormed ahead with 7 votes!
The next meeting will be on 21st April @ 1pm in Church
House when the theme set for the recipe entries is "Budget
Dishes". All are invited but please bring a written copy of the
recipe for others to copy.
More at: http://corshamandlacockchurches.org.uk/?page_id=6841
CURSILLO
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On Thursday 23 April people associated with Cursillo in our
diocese will be gathering for an evening of fellowship and
worship at Sutton Benger Church (SN15 4RH). Refreshments
at 7:30 p.m., start at 8:00. This is a special occasion as
National Director Sally Henniker-Major will be addressing
those attending. Revd Richard Hovey (01249 715407) invites
you to join with them for this special evening.
For More information:
Rector: Rev Dr Andrew Johnson - [email protected]
Team Administrator: Ted Davies - [email protected]
Team Website:
- www.corshamandlacockchurches.org.uk
Church Office: Church House, 3 Church Street, Corsham,SN13 0BY
01249 701720
 [email protected]
Opening Hours: (Telephone answering machine/email available outside of these times)
Monday 7-8pm; Wednesday 10-12.30 and 2-4pm; Saturday 10-11am