This Week's Lifeline
Week commencing 28th April 2024
Readings— Easter 5
Acts 8.26-end & John 15.1-8
Prayer for the week
Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the
wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk
ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen
Readings for the coming week
Monday Psalm 145, Numbers 9.15-end, 10.33-end & Luke 4.38-end
Tuesday Psalm 19, Numbers 11.1-33 & Luke 5.1-11
Wednesday Psalm 139, Proverbs 4.10-18 & James 1.1-12
Thursday Psalm 57, Numbers 13.1-3, 17-end & Luke 5.27-end
Friday Psalm 138, Numbers 14.1-25 & Luke 6.1-11
Saturday Psalm 146, Numbers 14.26-end & Luke 6.12-26
For your prayers
For the finances of our churches, that God through his people would provide all that we need. For all those in our churches who are unwell, recovering from surgery or undergoing treatment, including Brenda Bergner. For those who are grieving for a loved one they have lost including the families and friends of John Forrest, Sue Gray, Jenni, Kay Burleton & Brian Linham.
Church Finances
Look out for letters to everyone in the church family about our church finances. Please take yours, read it and prayerfully respond.
Coffee, chat and snacks
A reminder that our coffee, chat and snacks is continuing each Saturday in the Mission Church, 10.30am - 12noon. If you or someone you know wants to pop along for good conversation, just turn up and you'll receive a warm welcome.
John Forrest
Many of you will have heard of the death of John Forrest who worshipped for a number of years in Street before ill health prevented him from getting to church in recent years. John's funeral service will be on Tuesday 30th April at 1pm in the Mission Church and the family extend a warm invitation to church members to attend.
Mission Church Foyer noticeboards
Over the coming weeks, we will be refreshing our noticeboards in the Mission Church, making a few changes along the way. Please take a look when you're next in the building.
Plant Sale at St Andrew's
From April until June, plants will be on sale in the porch of St Andrew's Church in aid of church funds. If you need to re-stock your garden or have plants you would like to donate, please pay a visit. For more information, please contact Helen Thomas (Compton Dundon).
Accomodation Needed
A member of our church family is urgently seeking a 3 bedroom house to rent in the Street area. If you know of any properties, please have a word with Kevin or Ana, thank you.
Four Churches Challenge
On bank holiday Monday (6th May) the bell appeal committee at St Andrew's have organised a sponsored walk between all 4 of our churches. More details can be found in April Life and entry forms are available in our churches. Entry is £5 plus any sponsorship you can raise. Refreshments will be available for weary walkers!
Ascension Day Service
This will take place on Thursday 9th May at 7pm in the Parish Church. This will be a service of Holy Communion and will also mark the beginning of the global prayer initiative 'Thy Kingdom Come'.
SWCD book group
The SWCD book group are currently reading 'Three cups of tea' by Greg Mortensen and David Oliver Relin ready for their next meeting on May 7th. New readers are always welcome and please contact Sue Ripley (Parish Church) or Caroline Fulton (Mission Church) for more details.
Joint PCCs Day away
Please hold our 3 PCCs in prayer as they take a day away in Shapwick Church to worship, pray, reflect and dream about the life, ministry and witness of SWCD Churches. They will be joined by our ministry team (ordained and licensed lay ministers).
Messy Church goes wild
On Tuesday 14th May, 3.30 - 5pm primary school aged children and their families are invited to this fun, free outdoor event in the churchyard at Holy Trinity, Walton. Please spread the word!
Afternoon of prayer - Thy Kingdom Come
On Saturday 18th May from 3 - 6pm there will be an opportunity to pray together in the Parish Church, Street. We would love to see a church family united in prayer and please save this date in your diary. Details on how to sign up for particular slots (or the whole afternoon!) will be available next week (5th May) in church.
Sharing Walton Reordering Plans with our local community
On Sunday 19th May from 2 - 5pm, Holy Trinity, Walton will be open for our local community to see and discuss our reordering plans. The group planning this and our architect will be available to answer questions and there will also be an opportunity to leave comments. Tea and cake will be served. Please encourage those in our community to come along and find out more.
Changes at St Andrew's
As part of the bells project at St Andrew's, work has been undertaken this week to relocate the font to give access to the ringing chamber.
May Life
This is available in our churches (cost 50p). Please pick up a copy for news and stories from around the benefice.
What’s on this week
Sunday 28th
8.30am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
9.15am Morning Worship, Holy Trinity Walton
10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am DigDeep@theMission, Street Mission Church
Monday
7.15pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Tuesday
1pm John Forrest’s funeral, Street Mission Church
7pm Tuesday Housegroup, Zoom
Wednesday
10am Midweek Communion, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Handbell practice, Street Mission Church
7.30pm Housegroup, Street Mission Church
Thursday
9.30am Prayer meeting, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am Coffee morning, Holy Trinity Walton
Friday
9.30-11 Little Stars, Street Mission Church
Saturday
10.30-12 Drop in coffee and chat, Street Mission Church
Sunday 5th May
9.15am Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Walton
10.00am Morning Worship, St Andrew’s Compton Dundon
10.30am SofaSunday, Street Mission Church
11am Holy Communion, Street Parish Church
3pm Bereavement Café, Street Mission Church
Dates for your diary
Benefice sponsored walk, 6th May
Ascension Day Service, Parish Church, 9th May
Messy Church goes wild, Holy Trinity, Walton, 14th May
Prayer Afternoon, Parish Church, Street, 18th May
Walton Reordering Plans Open meeting, Holy Trinity, Walton, 19th May
Celebrate@6, Mission Church, 19th May