This week Revd. Irene writes:
ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN
HAPPY EASTER
Please note there will be no Lifeline next week
On Easter morning the unexpected and inexplicable miracle of life explodes as Jesus is resurrected from death to life. It is amazing that the first witnesses to this are women. Mary, his friend for so long, sees the risen Lord and runs to tell the others. Those first witnesses experienced the light, the joy and the glorious impact of the resurrection of Jesus in their lives.
This Easter weekend we pray that those being baptised and confirmed at the Minster may also see the joy, the light and the glorious impact of the risen Lord in their lives.
No doubt as part of our Easter services we will be singing
‘Thine be the glory
Risen, conqu’ring Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death has won.’
A hymn that says it all, Jesus, died, rose, and conquered death – all this for you and me.
This Easter weekend we pray that those being baptised and confirmed at the Minster may also see the joy, the light and the glorious impact of the risen Lord in their lives.
No doubt as part of our Easter services we will be singing
‘Thine be the glory
Risen, conqu’ring Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death has won.’
A hymn that says it all, Jesus, died, rose, and conquered death – all this for you and me.
PLEASE NOTE
Val Fotherby, a worshipper and volunteer at the Minster, spends a great deal of time each week putting together the contents of the Lifeline and I know that it is very much appreciated by so many people. However Val often receives criticism if dates or facts are incorrectly stated. It is important to realise that Val does not alter or correct anything sent to her therefore any incorrect entries do not fall with her. We apologise if, on occasions, things are quoted wrongly, if this is so, please talk to the person sending the article or to a paid member of staff.
Many thanks for your consideration on this matter. (Irene)
AND FROM OUR FLOWER LADY
A very big thank you to everyone who brought a lovely mix of foliage for Easter flowers. It will certainly help keep the cost down. Fiona
ELECTORAL ROLL
If you wish to be able to take part and vote in the Annual Meeting, or the PCC, you need to be on the Electoral Roll. This must be done before the Annual Meeting. Forms are in the back of the Church, near the welcome desk. Please, if you have not already, consider signing up and becoming a more active member of the church.
DIALOGUE SOCIETY TOWER TOUR
It was wonderful to host members of the Dialogue Society once again at the Minster. This time it was for a Tower Tour to celebrate the end of Ramadan. It was a lovely Spring day, so views were very good from the top of the tower.
At the end of the tour we all had coffee and cake prepared by the wonderful Gill Alden. Jon Major
ITEMS FOR LIFELINE
If you have something written or photographs that you think should be in Lifeline, please send them to Val: valfotherby@gmail.com preferably by Friday. Pictures in jpg format please.
BRICK CHURCH
As promised last week, another wonderful construction of Easter.
COLLECT FOR GOOD FRIDAY
Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love: in humble hope and fear may we place at his feet all that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN
COLLECT FOR EASTER DAY
God of glory by the raising of your Son you have broken the chains of death and hell: fill your church with faith and hope; for a new day has dawned and the way to life stands open in our Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN
READINGS FOR GOOD FRIDAY
Psalm 22
Isaiah 52:13-end
John 18:1-end of 19
READINGS FOR EASTER DAY
Psalm 118:1-2,14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26, Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
PRAYERS FOR EASTER DAY
· We pray for all those who are not allowed to openly celebrate Easter. Bless them and give them courage to maintain their stand for you.
· We pray for our world and the turmoil that prevails – Lord, send your peace.
· For the children throughout the world who are suffering physically, mentally and emotionally.
· We pray especially for those in Palestine that a peaceful settlement will found.
· We pray that we will share our experience of Easter, and all that Jesus means to us, with others who have no understanding of God’s love
· Pray that we will have a Godly attitude to those around us, that we will be filled with love and compassion.
DIARY FOR THE NEXT FOUR WEEKS
