- Lisa Miles
Pews News - W/c 26th February 2023
SERVICES FOR 26th FEBRUARY
1st Sunday of Lent
11.00am Aynho Holy Communion
11.00am Croughton Morning Worship
11.00am Farthinghoe Holy Communion
Colour purple
Readings
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
Romans 5:12-19,
Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 32
Collect
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Post Communion
Lord God, you have renewed us with the living bread from heaven;
by it you nourish our faith, increase our hope, and strengthen our love: teach us always to hunger for him who is the true and living bread, and enable us to live by every word that proceeds from out of your mouth; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
SERVICE FOR 22nd FEBRUARY
Ash Wednesday
(Start of Lent)
7.00pm Evenley Benefice Holy Communion
Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Post Communion
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life: give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive these his inestimable gifts, and also daily endeavour to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
SERVICE FOR 5th MARCH
10.30am Aynho Benefice Holy Communion
Colour purple
Banns of Marriage for the first time on 26th February
To be published at both Croughton and Aynho
David Andrew Horne & Megan Louise Elmore
Please pray for:-
- All those known to us who need our prayers this week.
- For the many thousands of people affected by the earthquake in Turkey & Syria, especially the families of the dead, missing or injured – not forgetting the rescue services.
- For couples preparing to be married this summer.
- For all those struggling with health issues.
- For those awaiting surgery
- For all people worldwide who are affected by unrest, by acts of violence, oppression, or poverty. Our churches are always open for private prayer; all are welcome. - (Croughton -by appointment only)
End of February 2023
22nd Ash Wednesday- start of Lent. Benefice Holy Communion- 7pm at Evenley.
26th First Sunday of Lent
March 2023
1st St David’s Day
3rd World Day of Prayer
(See below for details)
10th Farthinghoe 10.00 – 11.00 Coffee, cake & chat in the vestry
14th Evenley Soup Lunch 12.00 – 1.30pm
17th St Patrick’s Day
19th Mothering Sunday
(See below for details)
World Day of Prayer
3rd March 2.30pm at
Hinton-in-the-Hedges
World Day of Prayer (A Women Led, Global, Ecumenical Movement) celebrated in over 120 countries. This year the service has been prepared by the women of TAIWAN. Carrie o’ Regan is leading it, assisted by Lynne Cargill. Everyone is welcome.
Mothering Sunday, Evenley
19th March
St George’s Church, Evenley will again be supporting Baby Basics at our service today.
This country wide charity supports mothers and young babies who are referred to them. We will be collecting baby toiletries and things for the mums.
Brand New items for Baby
Baby Shampoo
Baby Bubble Bath
Baby Lotion
Baby Wash / Soap
Baby Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Cotton Wool Balls
Nappies (size 0, 1, 2)
Nappy Sacks
Baby Wipes
Soft Toys suitable from birth
Brand new items for Mum
Shampoo / Conditioner
Shower Gel
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Tissues
Breast Pads
Maternity / Sanitary Towels
Comb / Hair Band
Hand Wash / Soap
Toiletry Gift Sets
Box of Chocolates
These can be placed in the box in Evenley church, brought to Mothering Day service or delivered to Carrie at
15 Church Lane, Evenley by 20th March. Thank you for your support. Carrie
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY 1ST APRIL 7.30pm
It’s 10 years since Holler n Duck started in Evenley Village Hall.
Come along and enjoy an evening of comic songs (think Flanders & Swann)!!
The delirious duo will be performing in Evenley Village Hall at 7.30 pm on Saturday 1st April 2023. Proceeds from the evening will be split between Brackley Food Bank & St George's Church, Evenley. The show will be in two sets of about an hour each with an interval in between. Tickets are limited because of the size of the hall so don't delay, book today. They are just £12.50p each (no concessions) and are available from:
Kevin on 01280 702300 or by email: kevinoregan54@btinternet.com
There will be no bar, but laughter is guaranteed - bring tissues!
Tickets £12.50 from
01280 702300 or by email: kevinoregan54@btinternet.com
Tickets limited so book early.
Astwick Vale Benefice covers five churches, Aynho, Croughton, Evenley, Farthinghoe and Hinton with Steane
Annual Parochial Church Meeting dates
For the election of Church Wardens and PCC members
Aynho 7pm Tuesday 18th April
Evenley 10.00am Saturday 22nd April
Other dates to follow.
Have a look at our Benefice website.
Also new email address
office@astwickvalebenefice.org
Telephone number
(01280) 702861
Church contact details
Ministry Teams
Assistant Priests-
Revd Terry Richards 01869 811251
Revd Hugh Warwick 01869 819596
Lay Readers
Carrie O’Regan 01280 702300
May Leng 07903 801143
Wardens
Aynho:
Andrew Bellamy 01869 810847
Kathy White 01869 810418
Croughton:
Angie Robbins 01869 811445,
Evenley:
Jose Golding 07708 539191
Farthinghoe:
Lisa Wenmouth 01295 712510
Hinton-in-the-Hedges:
Sam Mainds 07860 465000
And finally
From St David
His last words to his followers came from a sermon he gave on the previous Sunday: 'Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do. ' The phrase 'Gwnewch y pethau bychain mewn bywyd' - 'Do the little things in life' - is still a well-known maxim in Wales.
