Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 107:1
Dear All
Hope you have had a good week. This Sunday we are really pleased to have Mark Ambrose come to lead our service.
Baptisms
Our service on Easter Sunday morning will include some baptisms. If you are interested in baptism please do come and speak to me.
Easter Egg Hunt
We will be joining with Prettygate Baptist church again to hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday afternoon. We need three gardens to be “stations” for hiding eggs in their front garden and putting up a post with part of the Easter Story and questions. The eggs and posts will be supplied. If you are able to offer your garden or if you are able to help with hiding eggs and being available on the afternoon in someone else’s garden please speak to me as soon as possible. This is a super opportunity to engage with the community – we had over 120 people taking part at Christmas for the Nativity Trail which is a similar event.
Maundy Thursday
On the evening of Maundy Thursday (28th March) we will be having a family meal together starting at 6.30 pm. The menu will be the same as last year as this seemed to be very popular: Lasagne, salad and garlic bread followed by dessert. During the meal we will remember the events of the last supper Jesus shared with the disciples and we will share in Communion.
To help with the catering we would be grateful if you would sign up in the foyer. We are asking if people are able to provide a lasagne, either meat or vegetable, which can be heated up on the day. If you can please tick the appropriate box and say how many your lasagne will serve. We will also need folk to help set up and clear away.
The evening is always a very special time to gather together for all ages so we do hope you will be able to join us.
Prayer before our Sunday services
Prior to Covid, we used to gather together for prayer in the front room. We would like to restart this. At the moment there isn’t a room suitable to gather in so we will meet around the alcove music area. If you would like to join the service leader and worship group for prayer at 9.45 am please do – everyone is very welcome to join us.
Holiday Club Planning
Rachael writes: “We will be having an initial meeting for those who are interested in being involved in a holiday club this year on Tuesday 12th March at 7.30pm at the church. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. If you are unable to attend, but would like to be involved, please let me know. Thank you, Rachael Coombes (holidayclub@Plumeavenuechurch.org.uk)”
The Orchard Women’s Conference 2024 — London
A few of us have booked to attend the above on Saturday, 12 Oct 2024 at Saint Paul’s Church, Hammersmith, London. The conference has previously been in Birmingham but they have now added London as a venue for this year. The conference is described as a place “creating space for women to step more fully into all God has made them to be and do”. If you are interested in coming please do speak to Jo Barnard-Edwards or go to: https://theorchardwomen.com/ We hope to be able to arrange a minibus or some form of transport if we can get enough of us together to go.
Satellites
Joe writes: “From 2nd – 7th August, the youth group will be at Satellites in Shepton Mallet. We are currently looking for people with the relevant driving licences, and a DBS, who would be willing to donate their time to drive the minibus there and back on 2nd and 7th. Ideally we need two drivers for each journey. If this is something you might be able to do, please speak to Joe.”
Drop-in update
The drop-in continues to go from strength to strength. Recent highlights have included loom band making and crochet. Pam has also crocheted 6 new pockets for the pool table, which has made playing a lot safer and more fun!
This Monday, our local councillors will be paying a visit. Please do pray that everything runs smoothly, and they leave feeling inspired.
This week
This week, there will be prayer meetings on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at 9.30 am and the Tuesday evening homegroup. Zoom details will be e-mailed early in the week.
With love and blessings.
