The 4th Sunday of Epiphany God of heaven, you send the gospel to the ends of the earth and your messengers to every nation: send your Holy Spirit to transform us by the good news of everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Please pray for: + the preparations for ‘Believe... in Barrow’, the town-wide Mission; for +Sentamu and Canon Roger Simpson, the Mission leaders. Pray too that as a Team we will grasp this special outreach opportunity. HYMNS & READINGS (St Aidans): St George’s: Ruth 4 & Luke 1 v.68-75 St Aidan’s: Psalm 146 ST GEORGES (MISSION PRAISE) 109 Crown Him with many crowns 204 Hail to the Lord’s anointed 148 from heaven you came 373 My hope is built ST AIDAN’S (MISSION PRAISE) 188 God is our strength 189 God is working His purpose out 579 Restore O Lord 760 When we walk with the Lord + those who are unwell & for those who care for them - especially Mike Blakeborough, Kerrin Crooks, Mavis Davies Amanda Maitland, Audrey Knagg, June Evans, Minnie Grant, The ‘Believe in Barrow’ Prayer Jake Fearon, Margaret Pearce, Paul & Almighty God, who called your Claire Coulson, Abigail Whitaker, Church to witness that in Christ Doreen Royal, , Marjorie Gorry, Edna you were reconciling the world to Dobson, Brian Cottam, Linda Phelps, yourself: help us so to proclaim the Eddie Creagh Alan Dickox, Gloria good news of your love through Richardson,Elizabeth Hogg, Frank Armer Betty Foster, & Alec Ham. Pray the Believe in Barrow Mission, that for the lonely, anxious or bereaved all who hear it may be reconciled especially the family & friends of to you through him who died for Joan Martin, Eric Pickson, Vera Hapus and rose again and reigns with good-Strickland & Barrie Kells. you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, + Messy Church, give thanks for the leaders and helpers and all who come along. Pray that these times will be a means of discovering more of Jesus’ love and our need of Him. The Parish of St George with St Luke & St Perran and The Parish of St Aidan Sunday, 1st February 2015 A very warm welcome to today’s *9.30 am Morning Worship at worship at St Aidan’s & St George’s. St Aidan’s with Revd Jo Northey This morning at St George’s we conclude the ‘HOPE’ sermon series, *10.30 am Holy Communion at based on the Book of Ruth. While at St George’s with Canon Gary Cregeen St Aidan’s MORNING WORSHIP we Preacher: Revd Matt Hornby will explore God’s Promises! 3 pm MESSY CHURCH @ St George’s As a church family in South Barrow Gary is at St James’ this morning we seek to learn more about God Next Sunday, 8th February 2015 and encourage one another in *9.30 am Holy Communion At Christian faith and life. For more St Aidan’s with Revd. Matt Hornby details about Sunday and Mid-week Preacher: Canon Gary Cregeen activities please pick up the new *10.30 am Holy Communion at Spring 2015 Programme at the back St George’s with Canon Gary Cregeen of church. Also, the FEBRUARY edition of TEAM TALK is available *Refreshments served after these - pick up a copy today! services - all welcome to remain for a chat over coffee! Items for Sunday 8th February 2015 Newsletter to Judith Cowsill (829710) or email: [email protected] or Gary Cregeen by Thursday 5th February. Thank you TEAM TALK one God, now and for ever. Amen TODAY! 3 pm until 5 pm Fun, faith, friendship & food for all the family... and it’s free! The February 2015 TEAM TALK is available at the back of church today—buy a copy for yourself and a friend or neighbour! 50p a copy! ‘GETTING READY!’ SHARING YOUR STORY If you were going on holiday you would need to ‘get ready’. As Christians we are charged with preparing people for the ultimate journey - eternity! ‘Believe...in Barrow’ will provide a unique opportunity to do just that! Some Christians seem to be incredibly confident about sharing their On Saturday 21 February, from faith, but most of us feel unsure. 10 am until 1 pm at St Francis’ We would love our family and Church, Canon Roger Simpson, friends, and even the people we meet, to somehow get to know a (leader of ’Believe...in Barrow’), will little of what our Christian faith provide an opportunity to help us make the most of the unique means to us, and might mean for opportunity. ‘GETTING READY’ will them. But how? include practical help & encourage'Sharing your Story' is not designed ment on how to share your faith to give you all the answers or turn and keep your friends; how to invite you into an embarrassing or annoy- people to events; what resources ing God-botherer. It is designed for may be helpful, etc. The day will ordinary Christians who would like also help us to consider how our to be a little braver and a little betcongregations can prepare to ter about helping others connect welcome new people, and develop their life with God. Jesus last words ‘seekers’ groups for those who want to His disciples were "you will be to know more about what it means witnesses for me". 'Sharing your to be a Christian. Story' will help you gently, carefully You may be reading this and & more positively witness to people around you and to bring God into thinking: “This sounds good but it’s not for someone like me”. Well, the picture." ‘Getting Ready’ is for anyone who is 'Sharing your Story' will be at concerned for the future well-being 9.15 am (until 1 pm) on: of family, friends, neighbours and colleagues and who believe Jesus Saturday 7 February (Trinity can make a real difference in this Church, Abbey Road) life and the next. Sign up today! SIGN UP TODAY! PANCAKE PARTY! This Week in South Barrow... Monday 2nd 10.45 am Funeral of Eric St Aidan’s Hall Pickson at the Crematorium (Gary) Tuesday 17th February 4 pm Gary at Rydal Hall (24 hours) 3 – 5 pm Whether you want to : Sit and relax with a pancake and a cup of tea, make and decorate pancakes or run around and play games… there will be something fun for all ages! Everyone welcome! 5 pm St Aidan’s Rainbows Suggested donation: £1 per person All proceeds for St Aidan’s ’FIT FOR PURPOSE FUND’ - to fix the building and create a community cafe 7.30 pm Gary speaking at Roose Townswomen’s Guild (Yarlside Sch.) For more information please contact Jo 10 am Staff Meeting at The Vicarage, 31 Middle Hill (Gary, Jo. & Matt) 6.30 pm Brownies @ St Aidan’s Hall Tuesday 3rd 9 am Barrow Mission Community Prayer Mtg. at St John’s Wednesday 4th 9.15 am Mid-week Team Communion at St Aidan’s (Jo) 1.30 pm Home Group the Pennington Room, St George’s Hall (Matt) 4.30 pm Rainbows @ St George’s This Spring we hope to launch ‘START!’ in South Barrow! Start! is a basic six-session introduction to the Christian faith, beginning in February 2015. We will be meeting once a month as a small group, probably on a Sunday afternoon, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Provision will also be made for younger children. Listen out or log onto the South Barrow Team website where more details will be posted shortly! 6 pm Brownies @ St Georges Hall 6 pm Youth Club at St Aidans (Jo) 8 pm Night Prayer at The Vicarage, 98a Roose Road (Matt). Thursday 5th 10.40 am St George’s School Assembly (Matt) 11.45 am ‘Believe...in Barrow’ Prayer meeting at St Pauls (until 12.30 pm) Saturday 7th 9.15 am ’Sharing Your Story’ at the Trinity Centre, Abbey Rd USEFUL CONTACTS: Team Rector: Canon Gary Cregeen Tel. 877367 Email: [email protected] Team Vicar: Revd Jo. Northey Tel. 364246 Email: [email protected] Assistant Curate: Revd Matt. Hornby Tel. 877755 Email: [email protected]