Sixth Sunday of Easter
14th May 2023
This Sunday we are supporting Christian Aid week. We have Josh Grear, the Children and Young People’s Project Officer for Christian Aid, coming to the 10am service to give a talk.
Our church collection this week will be for the work of Christian Aid. Your gifts could help farmers in Malawi plant better seeds, secure a fairer price for the crops, and build happier futures for their children. A Christian Aid fundraiser barbeque follows the service. We hope you can join us and support this worthwhile cause. Thanks to the Christian Aid fundraising team for all their work.
Collect
Risen Christ,
by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples:
help your Church to obey your command
and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father.
Readings
Genesis 8.20-9.17, Acts 17.22-31, Psalm 66.7-18, 1 Peter 3.13-22, John 14.15-21
Christian Aid Week 14th-20th May
Our main Christian Aid community fundraising event will take place after Church on 14th May, 12noon to 3pm- a BBQ Bonanza followed by scrumptious desserts. Tickets on sale £10 per adult, £5 children 5- 16 . Under
5 ‘s free. Please see Jill or one of the funraising team to get your tickets. Please bring your tickets with you although we do have a record. There is a QR code on the flyer which will take you to the CoGS e envelope where you will find all the details of this year’s Christian Aid focus.
Thank you for the many offers of help with delivering the little red envelopes across the beach. There are still a few roads left to cover, if you feel like a beach walk next week. These can be picked up on Sunday from the Christian Aid Stall along with the bags already labelled and set up for delivery.
Please contact Jill for any further information 07796932420
jillcharlish@hotmail.com
Sealights meets in the hall this Sunday, thanks to our volunteer helpers.
Admission to Holy Communion During June we will be running a short course on Sunday afternoons (2pm-3.30pm, 4th, 11th, 25th June and 2nd July in the Parish Centre) to prepare children and young people to receive Holy Communion for the first time. In line with guidance from the Diocese of Chichester, we welcome all children from the age of 7 upwards to be admitted to Holy Communion, with the rite of Confirmation usually following in adolescence. Our aim is to gather a group from across the benefice. Please speak to Revd Steve or Revd Jane if interested.
Occasional choir is restarting on Monday 15th May in church. Some people have difficulty making it for 10am so we will keep it at 10.30am. Anyone who would like to come is welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there. Fiona
Sacred Musical, Madrigals and Folk Songs with the Shoreham Chamber Choir at St Mary de Haura, Saturday 27th May, 7.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door.
Carbon Footprint As part of our eco church initiative Jan Hundertpfund is occasionally offering the opportunity to check-out your carbon footprint over coffee in the hall after the 10am services. Have a chat with him if you would like to do this online survey.
Service changes this week Please note there is no Celtic Evening Prayer on 17th May or Saturday morning meditation on 20th May.
Healing Prayer is offered most Sundays after the 10am service in the side chapel.
Beach Social Café takes place in church, Tuesdays 10.30am-12noon. All welcome.
A trip to the National Gallery
Revd Jane and Judy Short are organising a trip to the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, on Friday 9th June. Come face-to-face with one of history’s most inspirational figures in the first major UK art exhibition to explore Saint Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis from the 13th century to today, this exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of enormous relevance to our time due to his spiritual radicalism, commitment to the poor, and love of God and nature, as well as his powerful appeals for peace, and openness to dialogue with other religions. As part of the trip, we will also visit St Martin-in-the-Fields church for afternoon tea (also in Trafalgar Square). The exhibition is free. We will be travelling by train and tube leaving Shoreham in the morning and taking a packed lunch. If you are interested in joining, please contact Revd Jane or Judy (email: judymshort2@gmail.com). More information about the exhibition is here: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/saint-francis-of-assisi
And finally…
A big thank you to the flower team who made the church look so celebratory for our Coronation all age service last Sunday.
I work half-time and the days I am usually available are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (morning). I am taking some annual leave the week of 15th May to 22nd May. If you need to speak to the clergy urgently during that time please contact Revd Andrew or Revd Steve (email: shorehamcurate@gmail.com)
I wish you all a blessed week,
Revd Jane
Services this Week Sunday 14th May
8am – Holy Communion with Revd Jane and Revd Peter
10am – Parish Communion with Revd Jane and Josh Grear from Christian Aid.
This service will be live streamed onto our Facebook and You Tube channel. You Tube page CLICK HERE Church Facebook page CLICK HERE
Tuesday 16th May
9.30am – Holy Communion with Revd Steve
Friday 19th May
8am - Meditation with Morning Prayer a benefice service at St Mary de Haura
Evening Prayer is said Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm at St Mary de Haura. On Monday it is 5.30pm on Zoom. If you want to attend the Zoom service on Monday contact Revd Steve for the link. Email:
shorehamcurate@gmail.com
Morning Prayer is said Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am at St Mary de Haura.
Notices for next week should be sent to Revd Jane by Wednesday 12noon. bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com
Church website:
www.goodshepherdshorehambeach.org.uk
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Contacts
Revd Jane Bartlett Email: bartlett.jane@ntlworld.com Tel: 079355 38085.
Revd Andrew Bennison Email: revandrewbennison@gmail.com Tel: 01273 454914
Church wardens Kay Haffenden, Angela Tritton email: office@cogschurchwardens.co.uk
Safeguarding Officer David Edey Tel: 07590764900 Email: davidedey17@gmail.com
Children’s Ministry vacant- Revd Jane
Parish centre and hall bookings Tel: 01273 440202
Prayer chain (for emergency prayer) Liz Beeston 01273 454685