What's On: Activities and Notices
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Notices
Thank you to everyone that pulled together and helped to make last Sunday (26th July) a success!
Welcome duty during the summer!
Would you like the opportunity to be ‘on the door’ during the summer? There will be just the one service from Sunday 26 July. As it is a 10 o’clock service, you would need to be ready to welcome folks from 9.30 am. This really is a lovely way to serve, knowing you have greeted everyone worshiping with you on that day! If you would like to do this on one of the following Sundays - 2 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August or 30 August then please have a word with Ivan and Carole Smith or ring the church office - we are sure you’ll love it!
Wednesday Communion in August
Please be aware that there will be no soup after communion during August. Instead join us from 11am for a brew and some cake.
Summer Sundays
From Sunday 2nd August, we'll be gathering for one all-together service at 10:00 am each week for six weeks.
Amblers & Ramblers
Thursday August 6th Amblers and Ramblers will be ambling along the beautiful Smardale Gill. If you would like to join us please email me for more info. helenproudfoot56@gmail.com
Summer podcast?
Do you fancy a good challenge over the summer months? If so, I can recommend that you listen to David Parsons’ excellent podcasts on the Book of Revelation! Learn about the vision John was given to share over two thousand years ago, offering hope and reassurance that God is in control to today’s seemingly fractured world.
George, Richard, Dave & Kevin add to David’s wisdom, and Bible readings are beautifully read by Breda and Christine.
I listened to the series on my own but enjoyed sharing the podcasts with our Life Group & discussing the questions set.
Find the podcasts at music.youtube.com View from a Different Place; from Sue Mansley.
Love God's Creation
The Big Butterfly Count, fun for all ages: Between 17th July and 9th August, why not spend 15 minutes enjoying God’s creation and taking part in the Big Butterfly Count? Butterflies are important indicators of the health of our environment, and by simply counting the butterflies you see, you can help scientists monitor and protect nature across the UK. Visit bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ for more info. The Count is simple to get involved in and suitable for all ages, plus they provide some simple butterfly ID charts so you get to learn some fun new stuff as you go!
Foodbank update
Still needed:- tins of beans, ham, corned beef, tuna or fruit, packs of noodles, rice or pasta sauce.
Items may be left in the box in the Narthex or at collection points in Supermarkets.
Women's Refresh Day in Penrith
24th October, follow this link to find out more and book: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/110628
Our current teaching series takes us into Mark’s Gospel to meet Jesus. In the coming months consider reading and listening to Mark’s Gospel multiple times - in the course of your reading and listening what does God highlight to you?
Questions for Life Groups and for personal reflection this week:
Some questions for Life Groups and personal reflection on Mark 5.21-43 (Sunday 26th July)
Read the passage slowly and try to imagine how the people felt in the scenes described… what did the sick woman and Jairus overcome to get to Jesus and stay with Jesus?
What does this passage of Mark say to us about both the reality of suffering and the power of our hope in Jesus?
In a desperate situation how easy do you find it to ‘get hold of’ Jesus and seek his help?
We see a battle for the sick woman’s healing and the little girl’s life in this passage of Mark. What are some of the battles (internally and externally) that we might need to overcome to reach out for Jesus?
The people in our reading presume Jesus can help - are there any situations that you desperately need Jesus to bring hope and healing to? Spend some time asking him to bring hope, power and life to them - be bold.
Life Group Questions based on Mark 6.1-6 (Sunday 2nd August)
Believing in Jesus
1. Imagine you are one of the congregation in the Nazareth synagogue. It seems that most of them found it hard to believe in Jesus. At this stage in his ministry, what do you think believing in Jesus would mean? What would you need to believe about him to become his follower?
2. Is faith in Jesus being prepared to assent to a particular understanding about the cross and resurrection? Or is it more about committing yourself to a person?
3. Read Luke’s account of this incident in Luke 4.14-30. Luke’s account is much more detailed. What exactly was it that changed the mind of his listeners from admiration (v22) to furious rejection (vv 28-29)? Discuss the implications of Jesus’s words.
4. Jesus quotes from Isaiah 61. Read Isaiah 61.1-11. In what ways is this prophecy already being fulfilled in Jesus? In what ways is there much more to come?
5. Who is in the ‘driving seat’ of your life?
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Prayer & Pastoral Support
STK Pastoral Team - If you feel you need some support (or know others who do) please contact anyone on the team. All conversations and contacts will be confidential and held within the Pastoral Team. Details on how the team works and who to contact are here or by contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk, or by contacting Pete Jorysz (Pastoral Coordinator) on 01539 730683.
STK Prayer Ministry Team - Individual, confidential appointments available for a deeper time of listening and prayer ministry. Speak to Lorraine Gibbard for more details. For general prayer requests contact the church office at admin@stkmail.org.uk or phone 01539 730683. For more confidential prayer please contact Julie Barker at prayerconfidential@stkmail.org.uk.