St. John s Mission Statement is To know Christ better and make Christ better known

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1 St. John s Mission Statement is To know Christ better and make Christ better known

2 Services this month 4th February 2nd Sunday before Lent 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 11.00am Holy Communion 11th February next Sunday before Lent 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 11.00am Worship Service 14th February Ash Wednesday 7.30pm Joint Holy Communion at St Hilda s 18th February 1st Sunday of Lent 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 11.00am Holy Communion 25th February 2nd Sunday of Lent 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Informal Service 2

3 Letter from Martin Dear Friends, Have you decided how you will keep Lent? Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, is on 14 th February which is also St Valentine s day. On that day when cards of love are sent, let s remember that we each have been given a Valentine of love from God that is, Jesus! Jesus is the proof of God s love for us and who values us so much that he gave up his life for us on the cross (see Romans 5.8). If that love has an effect on you then Lent is a time to respond again to God and grow through his love. This Lent I invite you to come to our Ash Wednesday Joint Communion at St Hilda s at 7.30 pm when we can re-dedicate our lives to Christ who gives himself to us through bread and wine. I also invite you to New Hope United Reformed Church on Warley Road for the Churches Together Lent course which begins on Tuesday 20 th February at 7.30 pm. The theme is Lay Ministry, a theme through which we can hopefully listen again to what Christ is calling us to be and do at this point in our lives. Madeleine and I will lead the first session which will continue on Tuesday evenings at New Hope until 20 th March. Lent is also a good time to do some reading that can help us on our Christian journey. At St Hilda s I shall display a variety of accessible books (different from last year s) which I can strongly recommend. Among them you will find some little books by Rowan Williams (former Archbishop of Canterbury) Finding God in Mark, Finding God in Paul, Discipleship which I commend as especially fresh and helpful. We are commanded to love God with our minds and a good way to do that is by reading. So do borrow a book; they are available to St John s people as well as St Hilda s. Lent is sometimes called the springtime of the soul, a time when new life can grow in us. As we begin to see the green shoots of daffodils and crocuses on the Moor, let s do what we can to encourage new growth on our Christian journey. May God bless you all, Martin 3

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5 Churches together Lent Course Lent begins with: Ash Wednesday a joint Service of Holy Communion at St Hilda s on: Wednesday 14th February 7.30pm and then the Course will begin at New Hope Church, Warley Road on: Tuesday 20th February 7.00pm for 7.30pm until Tuesday 20th March The theme is Lay Ministry The next Circle Dance Saturday 17th February 10am-12.45pm, followed by soup lunch. Christ Church, Pellon. Donation Leader: Madeleine Russell Tel Thank you. 5

6 Morning Prayer Saying the Office 8.30am every Tuesday in Church Treasurer s Report to PCC 23 rd January 2018 The accounts are as expected for We managed to make a final payment towards the parish share of which has left a shortfall for the year of which given the size of the congregation and all the other expenses we have had to pay is an amazing achievement. We paid 975 each to our chosen organisations which were: Christians In Calderdale Schools Ebenezer Food and Support Drop-in Church Urban Fund Bible Society. We also sent cheques for to the Children s Society, which is the total raised at our Christingle service to the Toybox appeal, which is what was raised by donations in lieu of Christmas cards. 6

7 26th February am Ms Alison Moore Making Toffee & Fudge St John s Prayer Breakfast Saturday 10th February 8.30am in the Church Hall Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18(NIVUK) 7

8 Unfortunately our AGM on January 16 th had to be cancelled because of the snow. It has been re-planned for Wednesday 31 st January at 7.30p.m. in the Church Hall. We will have a light Bring and Share Supper as originally decided. Do come along and find out what MU is all about. Could I remind members that subscriptions are due to be given to Jean by the AGM as the money has to be sent off at the end of January. Details are in your programme. February 5 th is Midday Prayers at 12 noon at Halifax Minster and will be led by Warley Branch this month. February 21 st is our evening meeting at 7.30p.m. in the Church Hall. John White will be telling us all about being a school governor. March 2 nd is The Women s World Day of Prayer Service at 2p.m. at Highgate Methodist Church. This is usually a lovely service and has been written this year by the women of Suriname in South America. All are invited to any of our meetings so looking forward to seeing you. SUSAN 8

9 February Diary Thursday 1st 6.45pm Song Group practise Tuesday 6th 8.30am Morning Prayer, The Office. Wednesday 7th 2.00pm Coffee and Company at St. Hilda s Thursday 8th 6.45pm Song Group practise Saturday 10th 8.30am Prayer Breakfast Tuesday 13th 8.30am Morning Prayer, The Office. Wednesday 14th 2.00pm Coffee and Company at St. Hilda s 7,30pm Holy Communion Service at St Hilda s Thursday 15th 6.45pm Song Group practise Tuesday 20th 8.30am Morning Prayer, The Office. 7.30pm Lent Course at New Hope Church Wednesday 21st 2.00pm Coffee and Company at St. Hilda 7.30pm Mother s Union meeting in the Church Hall Monday 26th 10.30am Warley Coffee Club Tuesday 27th 8.30am Morning Prayer, The Office. 7.30pm Lent Course at New Hope Church Wednesday 28th 2.00pm Coffee and Company at St. Hilda Uniform Organisations Meet weekly through term time. Rainbows Tuesday evening Beavers Wednesday evening Brownies Tuesday evening Guides Tuesday evening Cubs Friday evening Scouts Friday evening Explorer Scouts Wednesday evening St. John s Website Find us at:- Short URL: acny.co.uk/17996/ The deadline for contributions to the March 2018 Newsletter is 21st February to: courtlodge8@btinternet.com 9