Sunday 21st April 2019 EASTER SUNDAY	Facebook: st johns church Essington Website: stjohnsessington.co.uk
If you have a hearing aid with a T position then use it to tune into the loop system. A VERY WARM WELCOME To everyone who has joined us for our services today. The church is open every weekday for prayer and reflection, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Also, on Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 noon when all are welcome for drinks and a chat in church. ***** FOOD BANK ***** Please continue to put your donations in the black bin by the font at the back of church. ****** BIG BREAKFAST The next one will be held in the Church Hall Saturday 27th April. Two sittings 10.00am + 11.00am. Tickets now available - £5 All proceeds to WEB funds. ****** Prayer Group Do come and join us. Any questions please call Mary Wyatt on 01922 495557. The next meeting is on Thursday 25^th April at 1:30pm in the church Vestry ****** Easter Flowers If anyone would like to contribute towards the cost of this year’s Easter flowers it would be much appreciated. Donations to Betty or Kath, thank you. ****** Skittles Evening Friday 24th May, at Essington Rugby Club, 7.00pm. Tickets now available, £6, light refreshments available.	Services Sunday 21st April EASTER SUNDAY 10:00 am Parish Communion at St John’s Essington Thursday 25th April 9:30 am Holy Communion. ****** Weekly Diary • Monday22nd April NO Team Clean this week NO Rise, Smile and Shine this week • Thursday 25th April 9:30 am Holy Communion. 1:30 pm Prayer Group with Mary cWyatt in the Vestry •Friday 26th April 9:30-11:00 am Messy Tots • Saturday 27th April “BIG BREAKFAST” IN Church Hall, 10:00-11:00 am and 11:00-12:00 Noon • Sunday 28th April 2^nd Sunday of Easter 10:00 am Holy Communion-Joint ccService to be held at Shareshill. 6:00 pm Sunday at 6 with the G c cBand- Everyone Welcome. ****** A concert at Shareshill church by 'Penkridge Voices', music ranging from popular to classical. Saturday 8th June at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7.50 to include wine and nibbles. Doors open at 7pm. Contact Chris Shaw on 01922 413864 or pay on the door. ****** Confirmation If you or someone you know may be interested in being confirmed this summer, please see Craig or phone 01922 400583	Messy Tots Friday 26^th April “HE IS RISEN!” ****** PLEASE PRAY FOR Those who have asked for our prayers: Robert Wyatt, Roger Lent, Geoff Southern, Donna Degg, Florence Alcock, Phil Smith, Wally McCourt, Michael Love, Ida Barber, Sheila Lister, Iris & John Griffiths, Susan Smith, Mavis Morgan, Bert Bowen, Louise Fothergill and Chris Reynolds. For those who have died Joan Mason, Paul Harper and Maureen Law. ****** There will be a Grand Raffle at the Essington Show in May, with the proceeds to our West End Build. Although we will be receiving prizes from stall holders, we have decided to offer a first and second prize to attract buyers. We are therefore going to offer £100 cash prize, and a drinks hamper. If you could donate a bottle of something alcoholic, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Hilary Southern ****** Easter Monday Afternoon Tea on Monday 22nd April at St Mary and St Luke's church Shareshill 2-4pm. £5 per adult and £3 per child. ******