Pews News w/c 5th March 2023

SERVICE FOR 5th MARCH

2nd Sunday of Lent

10.30am Aynho Benefice Holy Communion

Colour purple

Readings

Genesis 12:1-4a,

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17,

John 3:1-17,

Psalm 121

Collect

Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession,

and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ, 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 see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities,

which may happen to the body,

and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

SERVICES FOR 12th MARCH

3rd Sunday of Lent

9.30am Evenley Morning Worship

9.30am Farthinghoe, Morning Worship

11.00am Hinton, Morning Worship

Banns of Marriage for the second time on 5th March

To be published at Aynho

David Andrew Horne & Megan Louise Elmore

Please pray for:-

- All those 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)

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)

25th Clocks go forward 1 hour.

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.

SAVE THE CHURCH FETE DAYS

Croughton – 10th June in the garden of David & Margaret Rings

Hinton – 1st July

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.

www.astwickvalebenefice.org

Also new email address

office@astwickvalebenefice.org

Telephone number

(01280) 702861

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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