Passion Sunday March 25th 2007 

Call to Worship…….. “Blessed be the Name of Jesus”

Hymn 182 - We sing the praise of him who died

Prayers

Hymn 163 - Children of Jerusalem sang the praise of Jesus name

‘Before you go’ - a Benediction

Children leave

Psalm 126 (A song of pilgrimage)

Hymn 89 - The race that long in darkness pined Has seen a glorious light

Gospel John 12  v. 1 - 11

Judas and Mary (from ‘Partners in Praise’…...Sydney Carter)

Sermon

Intercessions

Hymn 804 -The Church of Christ in every age

Offertory and Dedication

Hymn 8 - How shall I sing that majesty which angels do admire?

Benediction

Closing Voluntary: Fugue in D minor from Sonata No. 6 Mendelssohn 

Holy Week and Easter Programme 

Leaflets giving details of our Holy Week and Easter programme are available.  Please take one for yourself and for neighbour’s friends etc.  It would be good if they all went! 

Act of Witness 

Good Friday Morning 6th April at 10.30 am come and join the procession from church to the Square 

Easter Sunday 

Please bring a posy of spring flowers with you to the 10.15 am Easter Sunday Service we aim to transform our Lent Cross into a symbol of Easter Good News 

Sunday Mornings and Children 

We are planning some reorganisation of our work with children and young people on Sunday morning’s.  Our leaders do a fantastic job every week and we want to extend what they do by creating an extra group out of the younger section.  We have some volunteers willing to help out, especially with the 7-10’s, on a monthly rota, but could do with one or two more!  If this is something you feel you could help with very worthwhile job as part of team, please ask for more details from Mabel, Marlene or Peter. 

Churches Together Forum 

There will be a Churches Together Forum meeting on Wednesday 28th March at 7.30 pm at Holy Trinity Hadley 

Women’s Network - Easter Offering 2007 

Easter Offering Gift Aid Envelopes will be distributed on Psalm Sunday, April 1st and also available over the Easter Weekend.

The E.O is one time we ask for everyone’s help in raising money for Network - mainly this comes from women’s efforts alone.  Last year Wellington raised £950 for which we are most grateful.  (This amount included the Easter Offering contributions)

All proceeds go to the Methodist Church Fund for world mission but also helps other projects in Britain.

Please give as generously as you are able to provide the necessary resources so that God’s love may be shared in practical ways throughout the world.

Note: if you are a taxpayer, the church can claim a rebate on your gift.  If you are agreeable, will you please sign the back of the envelope.

M. Miles 

Easter Breakfast

Last year our Emmaus Crew put on a very successful Easter breakfast and we plan to repeat it this year with any funds raised going to JMA.  It will be held at 9.0 a.m. after early communion and is open to everyone.  We do hope as many people as possible will support this.  More details will be on the notice boards.

Emmaus Crew 

Lent 2007 

“Can we build a Better World?”

8pm Wednesday Evenings at John and Diane Parkins home.

10.00am - 11.00am Thursday mornings at church.

ALSO during Lent Communion in the Sanctuary on Tuesdays at 12.30 pm 

Everyone welcome. 

To All Friends at New St. Church.

We  must say a sincere  thank you,  for the beautiful basket of flowers arranged  by  Margery,  sent  to  us on  the  occasion of  our Golden Wedding Anniversary, on behalf of you all.

Thank you also, for the many cards, phone calls and verbal good wishes, all of which made the day, a very happy one.

Best wishes from Jeanne and Allan - Admaston 

Programme for the Week 

Sunday 25th March

Passion Sunday

10.15 am Morning Service - Revd.  R. Hallam

10.15 am Junior Church Emmaus Group 

Monday - Friday Pre-School

Monday - Friday Mind the Gap 

Monday 26th March

6.00 pm Brownies

7.15 pm Guides

7.30 pm Management Meeting - in Ministers Office 

Tuesday 27th March

10.00 am Tai Chi

12.30 pm Holy Communion

6.00 pm Girls Brigade 

Wednesday 28th March

7.30 pm Ladies Group - Balloon Flight over Shropshire in the snow - Richard Morris

8 pm Lent Course “Can we build a Better World?” at John and Diane Parkins home - 20 Eider Drive, Apley Grange 

Thursday 29th March

10 - 12 noon Coffee Morning

10.00 - 11.00 am Lent Course

12.15 - 1.00 pm Food for Thought Rev. S. Baker

5.30 pm Boys Brigade

7.30 pm Senior Boys Brigade

7.30 pm Wesley Guild   Members Evening 

Friday 30th March

12.30 pm Toddlers 

Saturday 31st March

10.00 - 12.00 Coffee Morning with Chattabox 

Sunday 1st April

Palm Sunday

9.00 am Holy Communion - Rev. P. Clarke

10.15 am All Age Worship - Rev. P. Clarke 

Memorial and Thanksgiving Service 

We are holding a Memorial & Thanksgiving Service at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 22^nd April.  During the service we shall read the names of those who have died, especially in the last year, light a candle in thanksgiving and pray together.  If you would like someone to be remembered please give the name and, if possible, the date of death, to one of the Stewards or Revd Peter Clarke.  Everyone is  welcome to attend this service. A cup of tea and cake will be available after the service. Any help with this hospitality would be gratefully received.