The Parish of Wonersh with Blackheath

4^th May 2008

7^th Sunday of Easter

Sunday after Ascension

“Whatever you did for one the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me”

(Matthew 25 v 40)

Welcome to the services

8.00 am Holy Communion BCP

Revd Ian Scott-Thompson/

Revd James Cooke

10.00 am Holy Communion CW

Revd Ian Scott-Thompson /

Pete Brayne

Readings: Isaiah 58 v 1-14 (p.744)

Matthew 25 v 31-46 (p.994)

10:00 am Blackheath Sung Holy Communion CW

Bob Heyes/

Revd James Cooke

6.30 pm Evening Praise

John Noble/

Pete Maidment

Reading: Luke 14 v 15-24 (p.1048)

Crèche in the Selwyn Room during 10am service

Coffee in the Selwyn Room afterwards.

Stepping Stones meet at the Vicarage

Light Factory meet in Lawnsmead

KFC meet in the Memorial Hall

Pathfinders meet URC church room, Wonersh

8pm u-†urn meet at Kinsella, The Drive, Wonersh

THIS WEEK’S COLLECT

Risen, ascended Lord,

as we rejoice at your triumph, fill your Church on earth with power and compassion, that all who are estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know your peace, to the glory of God the Father,

Amen

PLEASE PRAY THIS WEEK FOR;

Please pray for the Lords blessing on Charlotte Richards. Today is her birthday! This week she will be involved in Member Care/Pastoral Care Meetings at the World Horizons Centre in Wales and handing back the running of the Asia Office to the person who usually does the job. Charlotte then has 6 days’ holiday in Devon.

Also pray for the candidates considering confirmation on May 11^th at Cranleigh School; Katherine Bicknell, Ruth Hodges, Thomas Millard, and Peter & James Thompson.

BLACKHEATH VILLAGE FAIR

MONDAY MAY 5^TH, 2PM ONWARDS

Please support the Blackheath Fair this Monday where there will be over 60 stalls, shows & refreshments raising money for local charities, schools and other good causes.

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Annual Parochial Meeting Packs

Report and accounts are available at the back of the church.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN SURREY

Guildford Cathedral is holding a service on Sunday 18^th May at 3pm, and are inviting Christians from Surrey and Hampshire to come together and mark the centenary of the week of prayer for Christian unity. There will also be a children’s workshop, and all will be followed by a ‘bring your own picnic’.

This weeks Diary

Tues 7.30 pm Alpha in Blackheath

Wed 1.30 pm Chatterbox, Lawnsmead

Thurs 10.30 am Holy Communion BCP

Fri 6.30 pm Friday Club

8.00 pm “Engage”

Sat 9 -9.45 am Praise & Prayer

in the Selwyn Room

3.00 pm Wonersh Wedding of Holly Avenell and Andy Ellis

For Home Groups please contact James Cooke Tel: 276049.

Sunday 11^th May

Sun 8.00 am Holy Communion CW

10.00 am Pentecost Family Service

10.00 am Blackheath Family Service

5.00 pm Confirmation Service, Cranleigh School

6.30 pm No Evening Service at Wonersh - but please come and support the Confirmation candidates at Cranleigh School.

Crèche in the Selwyn Room during 10am service

Coffee in the Selwyn Room afterwards.

Stepping Stones, Light Factory, KFC & Pathfinders

meet in church

8pm u-†urn meet at Kinsella, The Drive, Wonersh

Church Finances-

Our collective responsibility

Income from our regular giving no longer meets our ongoing expenses and the upcoming redecoration project will deplete our reserves and legacies, to the point where we need to act urgently to increase our regular giving.

Finance Team

CHURCH EVENTS

Christian Resources Exhibition

Sandown Park, Esher 13^th -16^th May 2008 10am-5pm

Know your Onions and Grow your Church

Books, resources (300 or more exhibitors), seminars, arts theatre programme etc.

For more information see the leaflets in the porch or contact Liz Tilley.  Each ticket is valid for all 4 days, and costs £5 if booked in advance, and £3.50 if 5 or more of us book.

THE ALPHA COURSE

has started, but there is still time to join, phone 893131. Supper 7.15 for 7.30pm, then talk & discussion till 9.45pm, Heathlands, Blackheath Lane, (Nicola Mendelssohn’s home). Any questions, or if you’re willing to help in any way, please speak to Ian or Jane Scott-Thompson.

TRINITY SUNDAY EVENSONG

¯On Sunday 18^th May Blackheath welcomes Cranleigh Deanery churches to Prayer Book Evensong at 6.00pm. Come and join us for worship!

NOTICES

ALL ABOARD!!

Holiday at home for the over 60’s

will be taking place on 4^th and 5^th August 2008. Full details are in the May parish magazine. Hope to see you there!

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Between September 2008 and August 2009 Becky Ntamba is joining us from Uganda to serve our Church and community.  She will be 23 and speaks English fluently.

 Becky will need somewhere to stay, which could be a fantastic opportunity for you to get to know her and learn about her culture.  If you have a spare room and would like to find out more, contact Ian Scott-Thompson 893131 ian@wonershchurch.com or

Jon Noble –jon@wonershchurch.com - 07810 553866.

CHURCH WEEKEND BREAK

Friday 27^th – Sunday 29^th March 2009

Wokefield Park, Mortimer, Nr Reading

This is a great opportunity for St John’s and St Martin’s church family to spend time away together in pleasant surroundings for relaxation and worship. Various activities are planned for adults and children and there will be some free time. Details are available at both churches now, or from Mandy MacVean. Please let us have your booking form as soon as possible so that we have an idea of numbers and can confirm our reservation.

YMCA Sponsored Walk

In aid of the Life Change Fund

Sunday 25^th May 2008

Please consider whether you would like to join the walkers or to sponsor the group. You simply need to enjoy walking and be happy to walk as part of the Wonersh Church Group. Please contact Mandy MacVean for further details on 893335

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

May 11^th Confirmation Service,

Cranleigh School.

May 11^th Christian Aid Week

to May 17^th

May 17^th Creating Sparks 10am -2.45pm

May 18^th Deanery Evensong at Blackheath

May 23^rd GODFEST 2008- see notice board.

to 26^th

June 22^nd Wonersh Open Gardens.

July 26^th New Wine, Somerset.

to Aug 1^st

Aug 4-5^th Holiday at Home, Senior Citizens.

Aug 27-31 Holiday Club (for 5-11 year olds)

PLEASE NOTE, Ian’s day off this week will be Friday 9^th May.

CAN WE HELP YOU?

Tel: 01483 890266

e-mail: secretary@wonershchurch.com

website: www.wonershchurch.com

Office open: Mon, Wed and Fri. - 9.30am -12.45 pm

1.45 pm-3.45pm,

Thursday - 9.30 am – 2.30 pm