1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

O praise the Lord, all ye heathen, praise him, all ye nations,
For his merciful kindness is evermore and more towards us.
And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever and ever.
Amen.
NOTICE SHEET FOR 12 April 2015 – Easter 2
9.15 am Sung Eucharist
Celebrant:
Preacher:
Theme:
Readings:
Canon Michael Burns
David Thomson, Reader in Training
Our faith in the risen Christ is bound to affect the way we
live.
Acts 4/32-35 p 1096 read by Anne Throup
The earliest Christian community in Jerusalem bound itself together to
the point of sharing all its property. Christians have not always been
happy with this generous impulse. Should they be more ready to
welcome it?
1 John 1/1-2/2 p 1225 read by Anne Throup
This letter is a pastoral statement of the precious gift of God to us in
Jesus and the forgiveness that is so important a part of it.
John 20/19-end p 1089 read by Canon Michael Burns
The story of Thomas reassures many who ‘have not seen yet have come
to believe’. Faith comes by many routes and does not depend on proof
– which can indeed be its very opposite and its enemy. It is an act of
self-giving love.
Church of King Charles the Martyr,
368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AS. Tel: 01707 665579
Registered Charity Number: 1130748
KCM Website: www.kcm-church.org.uk
Church email: [email protected]
Office email: [email protected]
Halls email: [email protected]
Canon Michael Burns – 01707 661266 – is always grateful to be informed about illness
or any other urgent matters affecting parishioners.
FOR OUR PRAYERS
Those who are training for Ministry: David and Penny Thomson
Those who are ill or in need: Joshua French; Maisy; Margaret Jack; Lottie Moss; Bridget
Gibbs; Amber-Rose Clare; Janice Lacey; Valerie Hadley;
Those who have died:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Peggy Critoph; Judy Fowler;
Catherine Clinton; Harry Lawther; George Feeney;
Prayers:
Hymns:
Introit:
Gradual:
Offertory:
Communion:
Anthem:
Final:
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Love’s redeeming work is done
NEH 113
Ps. 118 – This is the day of the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad
NEH 539
Jesus lives!
NEH 112
Wherefore O Father
NEH 313
O Praise the Lord – Batten – words on back page
Now is eternal life
NEH 114
The Quiet Room in the North Porch is available for parents/children to use, where
the service can still be heard as the children play.
The Prayer Chapel is always available for quiet and prayer. If you want anything
prayed for in the coming week(s) please write details in the diary and there is also
opportunity to light a candle for someone . . . .
You are warmly welcome to stay for refreshments in the Hall
11.00am
Remember in your private prayers those who have longer term need – Keith Barker;
Graham Barker; Yvonne Collette; Hazel Collier;
Neo Notley
Morning Worship with Holy Communion
Celebrant: Canon Michael Burns
Preacher: David Thomson, Reader in Training
Dates for your Diary
Today
3pm-5pm
Monday 13 April
No Morning Prayer
No Evening Prayer
Tuesday 14 April
10.00am
No Evening Prayer
7.30pm
Messy Church – Roads
FLOWERS have been donated by Steve Jones in memory of his aunt, Hetty
Jenkinson, who was born 100 years ago this week.
Michael’s Day Off
Holy Communion
Men’s Group meets at the Chilli Raj
Wednesday 15 April
9.15am
5.30pm
7.00pm
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Wedding Rehearsal
Thursday 16 April
9.15am
9.30am
10.30am – 2pm
5.30pm
7.30pm
8.00pm
Holy Communion
Cleaning Team 1
Open Door Café
Evening Prayer
Compline and Prayer
PCC Meeting
Friday 17 April
9.15am
12 noon
Morning Prayer
Wedding of Joseph Goddard and Laura Cleary
Saturday 18 April
9.15am
12 noon
Prayer, News, Action
Morning Prayer
Service of Thanksgiving for William Reeve followed by
light refreshments in the Main Hall
Sunday 19 April
Easter 3
Readings: Acts 3/12-19; 1 John 3/1-7; Luke 24/36b-48
9.15am
Sung Eucharist
Celebrant and Preacher: Canon Michael Burns
11.00am
Morning Worship with Children’s Groups
Led by: Canon Michael Burns
GRATEFUL THANKS to all who have contributed much to Holy Week –
amongst them:
Joan Kilburn and all the Flower Arrangers
Our Sacristans and Altar Serving Team
Pauline Beckford and Gladys Barnes for cleaning the brasses
John and Joy Rowley for the beautiful Easter Garden
Graham Bentley, Robert Evans and our Choir
David Thomson, John Davy and our Singers
David Thomson and Trevor Alexander for the leading of our worship
Phil Emmans, Robert Burt – and all those who have assisted in other ways.
WE ARE ADVERTISING for an Organist and Choir Director – please pray that a
suitable candidate will respond to this important post at KCM.
WILLIAM REEVE – There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for William’s life
next Saturday at 12 noon at King Charles the Martyr Church to which all will
be very welcome. This service will be followed by light refreshments in the
Hall. For catering purposes please sign the list indicating your attendance.
ALEX HARTLAND is running the London Marathon on April 26 to raise money
for the international charity ‘Action Aid’. If anyone would like to sponsor him,
you can do so at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AlexHartland or give a donation
directly to Elaine and David. His target is £2,000. Thank you.
NOMINATION FORMS for election to the PCC (white) are now available.
Please do prayerfully consider standing for election to the PCC. For further
information, please speak to any current PCC member. Completed forms
should be handed to Michael Burns.
MEN’S GROUP – Leaflets for the new programme are on the table.
NEW TELEPHONE LIST will be published soon. A draft is on the notice
board. Please check your entry is correct and add an email address if
appropriate.
MISSING since our move – 3 large black box files, labelled “Baptism” and
“Funeral Services”. If anyone has seen them, please let Michael know.
NOTICE SHEET FOR 12 April 2015 – Easter 2
11.00am Morning Worship Holy Communion
Celebrant:
Preacher:
Theme:
Canon Michael Burns
David Thomson, Reader in Training
Our faith in the risen Christ is bound to affect the way we
live.
Welcome, Notices and Call to Worship
Song
Jesus is Lord (284)
(during which the children can bring up their money for Gaudesia + Isaya)
Confession and Absolution and Creed
Readings
Acts 4/32-35 p 1096 read by Elaine Hartland
The earliest Christian community in Jerusalem bound itself together to
the point of sharing all its property. Christians have not always been
happy with this generous impulse. Should they be more ready to
welcome it?
1 John 1/1-2/2 p 1225 read by Elaine Hartland
This letter is a pastoral statement of the precious gift of God to us in
Jesus and the forgiveness that is so important a part of it.
Song
Church of King Charles the Martyr,
368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AS. Tel: 01707 665579
Registered Charity Number: 1130748
KCM Website: www.kcm-church.org.uk
Church email: [email protected]
Office email: [email protected]
Halls email: [email protected]
Canon Michael Burns – 01707 661266 – is always grateful to be informed about illness
or any other urgent matters affecting parishioners.
FOR OUR PRAYERS
Those who are training for Ministry: David and Penny Thomson
Those who are ill or in need: Joshua French; Maisy; Margaret Jack; Lottie Moss; Bridget
Gibbs; Amber-Rose Clare; Janice Lacey; Valerie Hadley;
Those who have died:
Those whose anniversary of death falls at this time: Peggy Critoph; Judy Fowler;
Catherine Clinton; Harry Lawther; George Feeney;
Remember in your private prayers those who have longer term need – Keith Barker;
Graham Barker; Yvonne Collette; Hazel Collier;
Meekness and Majesty (353)
(during which the collection will be taken)
Gospel (stand) John 20/19-end p 1089 read by Canon Michael Burns
The story of Thomas reassures many who ‘have not seen yet have come
to believe’. Faith comes by many routes and does not depend on proof
– which can indeed be its very opposite and its enemy. It is an act of
self-giving love.
Sermon
David Thomson, Reader in Training
Prayers
Jean Stacey
The Peace
Song
You laid aside your majesty (601)
The Blessing of Bread and Wine
Song
Thank you Jesus (475)
Closing Prayer and the Blessing
Song
Our God reigns (189)
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The Quiet Room in the North Porch is available for parents/children to use, where
the service can still be heard as the children play.
The Prayer Chapel is always available for quiet and prayer. If you want anything
prayed for in the coming week(s) please write details in the diary and there is also
opportunity to light a candle for someone . . . .
You are warmly welcome to stay for refreshments in the Hall