Sunday 24th March 2019 Third Sunday of Lent	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. ****** ****** On Thursday 28^th March at 1:30 pm the funeral service for Maureen Law will take place at Bushbury Crematorium. ****** ‘Lent Prayers and Reflection' - a time for reflective corporate prayer and stillness during Lent. All welcome. For further details, see Rev Craig. ****** Stewardship Envelopes are currently being renewed for the new church year. If anyone’s tax status has changed since last year could you please let me know? Also, if anyone wishes to join the weekly scheme then please have a chat to me. Thanks, Sue Davenport. ****** The AGM is on Thursday 11th April. If you would like to submit a report for inclusion, please get it to me NO LATER THAN Friday 22nd March. There will also be vacancies for PCC and other officers; the forms are posted on the notice board if you would like to consider applying. Thank you. Hilary Southern	Services Sunday 24th March 10:00 am Holy Communion- Joint Service 6:00 pm SUNDAY at 6 with the “G” Band. Thursday 28th March 9:30 am Holy Communion. ****** Weekly Diary • Monday 25th March 9:30 am. Team Clean in Church. 10:00- 12 Noon. Rise, Smile and Shine Cself-help group in the Hall. 12:30 pm Social Committee Meeting. •Tuesday 26th March at St John’s. 7:00 pm Lent Prayers and Reflections • Wednesday 27^th March PCC Meeting in ccthe Church Hall. • Thursday 28^th March 9:30 am Holy Communion. 1:30 pm Prayer Group with Mary cWyatt. • Saturday 30th March. 10:00 – 12 Noon. Church Open for r cRefreshments, All Welcome. • Sunday 31st March Fourth Sunday of Lent 10:00 am Holy Communion. • Monday 1^st April 9:30 am Team Clean in Church. 10- 12 noon Rise, Smile and Shine self-help cgroup in hall. ****** There is a table top mini sale at Featherstone Community Centre on Saturday 30th March. It is between 11am and 2pm. Proceeds in aid of Shareshill church.	Messy Tots Friday 29th March NO TOTS THIS WEEK. ****** PLEASE PRAY FOR Those who have asked for our prayers: Robert Wyatt, Roger Lent, Geoff Southern, Donna Degg, Florence Alcock, Wally McCourt, Michael Love, Ida Barber, Sheila Lister, Phil Smith, Iris & John Griffiths, Hazel Bate, Susan Smith and Mavis Morgan. All those who mourn the loss of loved ones: Joan Mason, Paul Harper and Maureen Law. ****** There will be a central 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. If anyone has a suitable basket to make up the hamper, could you please let me know. Thank you. Hilary Southern ****** Prayer Group Do come and join us. Any questions please call Mary Wyatt on 01922 495557. The next meeting is on Thursday 28th March at 1:30pm. ****** If you wish to be included, your completed Electoral Roll forms must be handed in by the end of service TODAY.