THE COLLECT for Easter Day, Sunday 12th April 2009
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity.
Amen


THE READINGS
New Testament: Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Mark 16:1-8


POST COMMUNION PRAYER
God of Life,
who for our redemption gave your only-begotten
Son to the death of the cross,
and by his glorious resurrection
have delivered us from the power of our enemy:
grant us so to die daily to sin,
that we may evermore live with him
in the joy of his risen life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen


To think about this week:

Set our minds on the new life
to which Christ calls us;
fire our tongues with the words of witness
for which Christ has anointed us,
and thrill our hearts on this day of days
with the bread of truth
and the cup of the Holy Spirit.

and on this day in 1606:

Adoption of the Union Flag – the Union Jack – by England.


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.

All victims of the earthquake in central Italy.

For all Christians that they may be renewed in their faith, and for all to be baptised or confirmed this Easter.

The nations of the world, particularly the G20 group.

For John and Nikki, to be married next Saturday.

Hannah and David Cleugh, soon to join us as Curates for the Team, praying that a house for them to live in will be found.

All who live in New Road, Warborough.

The sick in body, mind or spirit.

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

Notices~

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE our Churches beautiful for our Easter celebrations. And thanks to all who have supported our services throughout Lent and Holy Week.

COFFEE MORNING FOR Stadhampton at the Mill House, 10.30am Saturday, 18th April.

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.

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 13th April
Daily Offices:
Monday to Friday:
8.15am Morning Prayer, St Laurence, Warborough

Saturday:
10.30am Stadhampton Coffee Morning
12noon Wedding at Warborough



Sunday, 19th April – Easter 1

Warborough:
11.00am Parish Eucharist
6.00pm Evensong

Stadhampton:
9.30am Holy Communion (BCP)


NEXT WEEK'S READINGS

New Testament:
Acts 4:32-35

Gospel:
John 20:19-end