The 2nd Sunday Before Lent Almighty God, give us reverence for all creation and respect for every person, that we may mirror your likeness in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen HYMNS & READINGS: Isaiah 6 v.1-8 & John 1 v.35-51 HYMNS OLD & NEW 565 Ye Servants of God 235 I the Lord of sea & sky 266 Jesus call us 560 Will you come and follow me Please pray for: + the preparations for ‘Believe... in Barrow’, the town-wide Mission; for +Sentamu and Canon Roger Simpson, the Mission leaders. Pray for the people of our parishes, that they The ‘Believe in Barrow’ Prayer might hear of the love of Christ, and be drawn into a living, loving Almighty God, who called your relationship with Him. Church to witness that in Christ you were reconciling the world to + those who are unwell & for those yourself: help us so to proclaim who care for them - especially Mike Blakeborough, Kerrin Crooks, Mavis the good news of your love Davies Amanda Maitland, Audrey through the Believe in Barrow Knagg, June Evans, Minnie Grant, Mission, that all who hear it may Jake Fearon, Margaret Pearce, Paul & be reconciled to you through him Claire Coulson, Abigail Whitaker, who died for us and rose again Edna Dobson, Allan Johnson, Doreen and reigns with you in the unity Royal, Elizabeth Hogg, Linda Phelps, of the Holy Spirit, one God, now Marjorie Gorry, Brian Cottam, Eddie and for ever. Amen Creagh, Alan Dickox, Betty Foster, Frank Armer & Alec Ham. Pray for the lonely, anxious or bereaved - especially the family & friends of Eric (only £5 per Table) Pickson, Vera Hapgood-Strickland, At St George’s Hall Joan Guy & Marlene Hubbold. Table Top Sale + our PCC Treasurers, Pat Liddicott & Sheila Simpson. Thank God for their care & diligences & pray for His help as they complete the 2014 accounts. Saturday 14 February 1 pm until 3 pm Refreshments will be served Contact: Geraldine (466327) The Parish of St George with St Luke & St Perran and The Parish of St Aidan Sunday, 8th February 2015 A very warm welcome to today’s *9.30 am Holy Communion At worship at St Aidan’s & St George’s. St Aidan’s with Revd. Matt Hornby This morning we embark on a new Preacher: Canon Gary Cregeen sermon series ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS’ - over the next few weeks we *10.30 am Holy Communion at will be recalling various encounters St George’s with Canon Gary Cregeen with Jesus which were life-changing. Jo. is at St Matthews’ this morning Today we focus of ’Jesus: the One Next Sunday, 15th February 2015 who calls’. As a church family in South Barrow we seek to learn more about God and encourage one another in Christian faith and life. For more details about Sunday and Mid-week activities please pick up the new Spring 2015 Programme at the back of church. Also, the FEBRUARY edition of TEAM TALK is available - pick up a copy today! Items for Sunday 15th February 2015 Newsletter to Judith Cowsill (829710) or email: [email protected] or Gary Cregeen by Thursday 12th February. Thank you *TEAM SERVICE at 10.30 am at ST GEORGE’S Preside: Canon Gary Cregeen Preach: Revd. Jo Northey Do come along, if you can, and offer transport to those who may need it. *Refreshments served after these services - all welcome to remain for a chat over coffee! NEW PIONEER CURATE! A new Assistant Curate will be joining us in the summer... USEFUL CONTACTS: Team Rector: Canon Gary Cregeen Tel. 877367 Email: [email protected] Team Vicar: Revd Jo. Northey Tel. 364246 Email: [email protected] Assistant Curate: Revd Matt. Hornby Tel. 877755 Email: [email protected] NEW PIONEER CURATE! ‘GETTING READY!’ A new Assistant Curate will be joining us in the summer! The Team Rector, with the Bishop’s permission, has invited Robin Ham to serve as a Pioneer Curate. Robin is married to Zoe and they have a young daughter, Evie, and are expecting a second child in May. The Ham’s will live at Holbeck and part of Robin’s remit will be to exercise a pioneering ministry in that area. More details to follow! If you were going on holiday you would need to ‘get ready’. As Christians we are charged with preparing people for the ultimate journey - eternity! ‘Believe...in Barrow’ will provide a unique opportunity to do just that! In the meantime, please pray for Robin as he completes his studies at Oak Hill College and for the whole family as they prepare for another baby and move to Barrow in June. Robin will be ordained at Carlisle Cathedral on Sunday 28 June. Also, give thanks to God for His generous provision and for the sending the Hams to us! ASH WEDNESDAY 18 February 2015 HOLY COMMUNION in SOUTH BARROW 9.15 am at St Aidan’s Hall with Revd Jo Northey Do come along as we embark into Lent 2015 - everyone welcome! On Saturday 21 February, from 10 am until 1 pm at St Francis’ Church, Canon Roger Simpson, (leader of ’Believe...in Barrow’), will provide an opportunity to help us make the most of the unique opportunity. ‘GETTING READY’ will include practical help & encouragement on how to share your faith and keep your friends; how to invite people to events; what resources may be helpful, etc. The day will also help us to consider how our congregations can prepare to welcome new people, and develop ‘seekers’ groups for those who want to know more about what it means to be a Christian. You may be reading this and thinking: “This sounds good but it’s not for someone like me”. Well, ‘Getting Ready’ is for anyone who is concerned for the future well-being of family, friends, neighbours and colleagues and who believe Jesus can make a real difference in this life and the next. Sign up today! PANCAKE PARTY! This Week in South Barrow... Monday 9th 5 pm St Aidan’s Rainbows St Aidan’s Hall Tuesday 17th February 6.30 pm Brownies @ St Aidan’s Hall Tuesday 10th 9 am Barrow Mission 3 – 5 pm Whether you want to : Sit and relax with a pancake and a cup of tea, make and decorate pancakes or run around and play games… there will be something fun for all ages! Everyone welcome! Suggested donation: £1 per person All proceeds for St Aidan’s ’FIT FOR PURPOSE FUND’ - to fix the building and create a community cafe For more information please contact Jo HELP NEEDED! If you are a dab hand at making pancakes would you be happy to make a stack for the Panty? If pancakes aren't your culinary forte but you would like to help then donations of pancake toppings would be most welcome! Community Prayer Meetings 10 am Barrow Deanery Chapter at The Rectory, 98 Roose Road. 2 pm St George’s MU with Andy Ward, Barrow Deanery Youth Church leader. Wednesday 11th 9.15 am Mid-week Team Communion at St Aidan’s (Matt) 10 am Staff Meeting at The Vicarage, 31 Middle Hill (Gary, Jo. & Matt) 1.30 pm Home Group the Pennington Room, St George’s Hall (Matt) 4.30 pm Rainbows @ St George’s 6 pm Brownies @ St Georges Hall 6 pm Youth Club at St Aidans (Jo) 7.30 pm St George’s Guild resumes. 8 pm Home Group at The Vicarage, 98a Roose Road (Matt). Thursday 5th 9.30 am (until 10.30 am) The Coffee Club at Roose School 10.40 am St George’s School Assembly We are excited that we have several families from Messy Church coming along to START on Sunday 15 February, 3-5 pm at St George's. If you would be able to help us with looking after the toddlers or helping serve drinks and snacks please can you let Jo know on 364246. Thanks! 2 pm St Luke’s MU with the Team Rector talking about ’Believe...in Barrow’ 7.30 pm Rural Dean’s meeting with the Archdeacon at Lindal (Gary) Friday 13th 1 pm Funeral of Marlene Hubbold at St George’s Church Saturday 14th 1 pm (until 3 pm) Table Top Sale at St Georges’ Church Hall
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