THE COLLECT for Sunday 29th March - Lent 5
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen


THE READINGS
Old Testament: Jer. 31:31-34
Gospel: John 12:20-33


POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us
that what we do for the least of our brothers and
sisters
we do also for you:
give us the will to be the servant of others
as you were the servant of all,
and gave up your life and died for us,
but are alive and reign, now and for ever.
Amen


To think about this week:
It is not what we possess but what we are that makes us great. Anon

and on this day in 1912:

The last entry in the diary of Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott:

“It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write any more.'


Please pray for:

Peace in the world. Asking God's blessing on all people who suffer as a result of violence the world over, and especially for the people of Northern Ireland.

David and Hannah Cleugh who will be joining the Team as Curates this summer.

All those confirmed today. Among them Becky Peet from Stadhampton.

All who live in Copson Lane, Shillingford.

The sick in body, mind or spirit, among them Stephen Selwood, Jenny Cross, Molly Bailey, Catherine Allen and Joan Goodchild.

The repose of the souls of all those who have died. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.


Notices~

TEAM CONFIRMATION SERVICE TODAY, Sunday, 29th March 10.00am at Dorchester Abbey.

SEE NOTICES IN CHURCH PORCH FOR SERVICES DURING HOLY WEEK.

VICTIMS OF THE CREDIT CRUNCH in our communities are coming to the attention of all of us. The clergy would like to establish a discretionary fund for everyday relief. Collections at this year's Lent meetings will support this and other contributions are welcome.

LENT COURSE “WAYS IN – to the Bible”. On 5th April the talk is by the Rev Canon Prof Martyn Percy and is entitled “The Bible and Salvation”. There will be a service of music, readings and prayers for the beginning of Holy Week in the Abbey at 6pm and the talk will begin at 7pm.

Before the Annual Church Meeting the Church Electoral Roll will be revised. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be included please let one of the Churchwardens know.

ON THE INTERNET?
You can find this notice sheet on www.nsoffice.blogspot.com.
You may like to look at www.thevicarthinks.blogspot.com and www.acny.org.uk.


Diary for the week commencing 30th March
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough

Monday:
7.30pm Stadhampton PCC

Tuesday:
8.00pm Newington PCC

Wednesday:
5.00pm Evening Prayer (S)

Thursday: Vicar's Day Off
7.30pm Bell Ring Practice (W)


Sunday, 5th April – Palm Sunday

Stadhampton:
9.30am Palm Sunday Praise!

Warborough:
10.45am Palm Sunday Procession
- from the Green, followed by
Parish Eucharist in Church

6.00pm Evensong (said)