Sunday 24th May

Services in our churches this Sunday

• Morning Worship at All Saints, 10am. Dawn Perry will be speaking.
• Holy Communion at St John’s, 10am. Ingrid Munro will be speaking.
• BCP Evening Prayer at St Andrew’s, 4pm. Led by Clare Owen.

If you would like to watch a livestream of the service on Sunday, or watch previous Sunday services, click here

Collect:
Holy Spirit, sent by the Father,
ignite in us your holy fire;
strengthen your children with the gift of faith,
revive your Church with the breath of love,
and renew the face of the earth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Midweek Services and Groups
Mondays:	St John’s Internet Café – 10am – 12pm in St John’s Link
Tuesdays:	Prayers 8am at the Vicarage
Wednesdays:	Holy Communion 9.30am at All Saints.
Wednesdays:	All Saints Café 10am – 12pm in the Centre.
Thursdays:	CTiM Bible Study 10.30am at St John’s Link. (2nd + 4th Thur of month)
Fridays:	St John’s Rest Stop Café 10am – 12pm in the Link.

Great Big Green Fun Day – Saturday 23^rd May at 12 – 4pm at Vicarage Park in Mickleover. Bring a picnic and explore the outdoors. This is a free event.

Tuesday Morning Prayers – At St John’s on 26^th May. Not at the Vicarage this week.

CTiM Bible Study – Thursday 28^th May, 10.30am at St John’s Link. Everyone welcome.

Thy Kingdom Come – For Thy Kingdom Come prayer resources, download ‘TKC Prayer’ from your app store on your smartphone. If you haven’t already picked up a prayer journal from the back of church or in the Link, please pick one up to help you with your own prayers and devotions.

CTiM Prayer Walk – Thursday 4^th June at 10.15am. Meeting at the Honeycomb car park Ladybank Rd. We will walk for about an hour in the Silverhill area, praying God’s blessing upon the people and businesses in this area, and listening to God’s Holy Spirit as we go. If you are unable to walk but willing to pray, join with others at St John’s. If you plan to join us, please let me know by email ray_lee16@yahoo.co.uk, or phone or text to 07766927539

Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir Concert – at St Andrew’s Church on Friday 5^th June at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 on the door or purchased in advance from Diana on 07854809690 or rosediana1947@gmail.com or from Rebekah in the office. Refreshments will be served and all funds raised will be in aid of St Andrew’s Church.

Strawberry Tea with Trev’s Trio – Sunday 7^th June at St John’s Church Hall 2pm- 4pm. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to a selection of swing-based music, chatting to friends (old and new) and eating a splendid strawberry-based tea! Tickets £10, please book in advance so we can sort seating and catering appropriately. Contact Richard on 01332 493939 or email events-stjohns@mickleoveranglicans.org.uk

Pot-Pourri Words & Music Concert – Saturday 13^th June, 2pm at All Saints. Please see separate letter for more information. Tickets £6 on the door.

Men’s Breakfast – The next church men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, 13^th June. Please see Mike Shooter if you are interested in joining us.

Mickleover Fete – This year’s Fete is on Saturday 27^th June. We need help to erect, staff and dismantle our gazebo. Please see Mike Shooter if you can help in any way.

St Andrew’s Fete – A fabulous £8,068.84 was raised for St Andrew’s Church funds. Thank you for all the work carried out behind the scenes in advance and on the day to make this such a success.

Thank You – for the lovely gift and card you gave to me, it was very kind of you. Also, to all who have supported me over the years. Without you, there would be no flowers in church at St John’s. Thank you again, Eunice.

Christian Aid – Thank you everyone from St John’s who contributed to Christian Aid. £92 was given in envelopes, £74.55 donations from Rest Stop Cafe, and £100 was added from St John’s Charitable Giving. Christian Aid can claim £13.75 gift aid, making a total of £280.30. Thank you to everyone from All Saints, £99 has been given to Christian Aid.

Thank You – It has been a privilege to have served as a Churchwarden from 2020 to 2026. Thank you to everyone who has helped and supported me over the years. Special thanks to Lindsay for her support. Ian Nicklin.

Benefice Picnic – Following the MA service at All Saints on May 31^st it is intended to have a picnic lunch… bring your own food, we’ll supply the teas/coffees etc. Weather dependent it will be held in the Centre or part of the car park. Or a combination of both.