Sunday 17th May

Services in our churches this Sunday

• Holy Communion at All Saints, 10am. John Foxon will be speaking.
• Morning Praise with JACK and Baptism of Jude at St John’s, 10am. Alun Rowlands will be speaking. Followed by St John’s APCM.
• Holy Communion at St Andrew’s, 11am. Led by Alun Rowlands.

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

Collect:
Risen, ascended Lord,
as we rejoice at your triumph,
fill your Church on earth with power and compassion,
that all who are estranged by sin
may find forgiveness and know your peace,
to the glory of God the Father. 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.

Board Games Afternoon – Sunday 17^th May, 2pm at St John’s. Games for all ages and abilities! £3 for adults and 50p for children. Pay on the door. Everyone welcome!

Our Love, Prayers and Sympathy – to the family of Eileen Wade. The funeral will be on Wednesday 20^th May at All Saints at 12pm. Followed by committal at Markeaton.

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 this week to help you with your own prayers and devotions.

Quiz Night with Pie n’ Peas – Thank you to everyone who came to the Quiz Night at All Saints on 26^th April, it was a very enjoyable evening. Big thank you to Zoe & James!

Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir Concert – at St Andrew’s Church on Friday 5^th June at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and can be 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.

Pot-Pourri Words & Music Concert – Saturday 13^th June, 2pm at All Saints. Please see separate letter for more information. If you would like to take part, please let Janice or Rebekah know by 19^th May.

Great Big Green Fun Day – Saturday 23^rd May at 12 – 4pm at Vicarage Park in Mickleover. Bring a picnic and explore the outdoors with Gemma Hunt from CBeebies’ Swashbuckle. This is a free event, and all activities are free to take part in. Games, bug hunts, nature crafts, nature trails, softball, baseball, football and more. Ice creams, books and refreshments from Our Mickleover are available to purchase.

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

Blister Pack Recycling – Thank you to those who have donated towards the costs of the blister pack recycling boxes. Each box costs £88 so we are very grateful.

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.