Sunday 1st February

Services in our churches this Sunday

• Holy Communion at All Saints, 10am. Mary Staunton will be speaking.
• Morning Praise at St John’s, 10am. Matt Barnes will be speaking.

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

Collect:
God of heaven,
you send the gospel to the ends of the earth
and your messengers to every nation:
send your Holy Spirit to transform us
by the good news of everlasting life
in 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 All Saints.
Wednesdays	Holy Communion 9.30am at All Saints.
Wednesdays	All Saints Café 10am – 12pm in the Centre.
Fridays	St John’s Rest Stop Café 10am – 12pm in the Link.

Paint a Pot – Sunday 1^st February at St John’s Church Hall, 2pm. We have a range of pots to paint from children’s money boxes to trinket boxes and mugs. All the materials are provided and refreshments. Suitable for all ages. Come and join us!

Matt Barnes Visit to St John’s – we are pleased to welcome Revd Canon Matt Barnes to be our speaker at St Johns this morning. Matt is Director of Mission, Evangelisation and Parish Revitalisation for the Diocese of Derby. Matt will be giving us pointers as to what we need to be thinking about in terms of praying for our future. We hope as many of the St Johns fellowship will be able to come. Peter

All Saints Car Park – an area of the car park has been roped off following strong winds on Monday night. A major branch is hanging on a thread from the Atlas Cedar Tree. A tree surgeon will be coming next week. Parking in our car park will be limited on Sunday morning. As soon as the work is done, the cordon will be removed. The Wardens

All Saints Stitchers – Will be selling their items during the All Saints Café on Wednesday 4^th February 10am – 12pm and St John’s Rest Stop Café on 20^th February 10am – 12pm. There will be some half price items and also their Easter crafts.

CTM Prayer for Mickleover – 5^th February 10:15am in St John’s Link. During the winter months we suspend our prayer walks but still meet to pray for our community. We will spend about an hour praying for our community, businesses, schools, etc. listening for anything the Holy Spirit reveals. If you plan to come, please contact me at ray_lee16@yahoo.co.uk or phone 239645 (answerphone screened), so I know to expect you. Thank you. Ray Lee

Prayer Exhibition during Lent – We are planning to put up a display about Prayer in the Link during Lent. Please share any inspirational quotes, thoughts, images or familiar and favourite prayers with us. Deadline for material is Friday 13^th February. We may not use everything but are hoping to include as much as we can. Alun Rowlands and Joy Templer

Afternoon Tea & Concert – A Pot-Pourri of words and music on Saturday 28^th February at 2.30pm at All Saints Church. Showcasing the wealth of talent among our three churches across all ages. Tickets £5 available on the door or in advance from the office, profit going to All Saints Church. If you would like to take part, please let Janice or Rebekah know by 14^th February.

Our Love Prayers and Sympathy to the families of:

• Marion Fogg – the funeral will be on 4^th February at 3pm at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel.
• Peter Wade – the funeral will be on 9^th February at 12pm at All Saints Church.
• John Godfrey – the funeral will be on 17^th February at All Saints Church at 1pm followed by committal at Nottingham Road Cemetery.
• Jeremy Allum – The funeral will be on 6^th February at the Cathedral.

Margaret’s Funeral – Thank you to all of you, who came and made it a memorable occasion.  You gave £653 to Margaret’s favourite charities, Marie Curie Nurses and The Children’s Society. Thank you. Michael Huggett

Beetle Drive – Thank you to all those who came and supported the Beetle Drive at All Saints last week, it was a very enjoyable evening. Thank you to Joyce for organising and running the event.