This Sunday we start a new Sermon Series – More than a song, Coming back to the heart of worship – taken from the 1990s song. The first lines of the song probably explain what the series is about best.
When the music fades
All is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that’s of worth
That will bless Your heart
I’ll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the ways things appear
You’re looking into my heart
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about You
It’s all about You, Jesus
I’m sorry, Lord, for the thing I’ve made it
When it’s all about You
It’s all about You, Jesus
Our Bible reading will be Psalm 51 – with a the sermon titled “What is worship?”
Last week we explained that we’ve got 2 new series on the go – Breakfast Church will now cover the “I am” sayings. But ‘other’ Sundays will follow this new series on Worship.
Notices:
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Emma Wilkinson
Please remember to continue praying for Emma as she completes her training in Cambridge and moves to Bradford.
Church Wardens
Your church wardens were officially ‘signed up and sworn in’ last night at a wonder service in Fountains Church. Please remember to thank them for the hard work they put in on your behalf.
Looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday, this week we will be having Breakfast Church at St Paul’s church with the subject ‘I am the Bread of Life’
This is the start of a new series. We have decided to break Breakfast Church away from what we do on other Sundays for a while. So each Breakfast Church for the next year or so will focus on one of the famous “I am…. “ sayings of Jesus. After “Bread of Life” this week we will move on to “Light of the World” – “Good Shepherd” “Resurrection and the Life” – “Way, Truth and Life”
In the evening at 7pm we have our Prayer and Praise service at St Philip’s Church. If you haven’t been to this service why not come along? We sing, we pray, we spend some time quietly in God’s presence. Hope you see you there!
Notices:
Emma – our new Curate
Please continue to pray for Emma – she is moving to Bradford very soon – for good farewells and a settled start to life in our Parish. Her ordination is on 2nd July in Wakefield Cathedral.
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Installation of Dean Andy Bowerman
You may know that a new Dean of Bradford Cathedral is arriving in a few weeks. The service to welcome him and ‘install’ him is Sunday 19th June | 3:30pm-5pm If you want to go to this service you will need to book your seat.
What is our focus this weekend? It is our international service, it is Pentecost, it is a Platinum Jubilee! So much happening so we look forward to seeing you this Sunday to find out how we manage to honour all these really important themes, we will be reading from the book of Acts chapter 2.
You are welcome to a barbeque after our Sunday service – if the weather is bad we’ll be indoors
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Next Sunday
Don’t forget that next Sunday 12th June we have 2 services. Breakfast Church in the morning at St Paul’s and then at 7pm we have a Prayer and Praise service at St Philip’s. If you enjoyed praising together over an extended period last Sunday then this is the service for you!
Installation of Dean Andy Bowerman
You may know that a new Dean of Bradford Cathedral is arriving in a few weeks. The service to welcome him and ‘install’ him is Sunday 19th June | 3:30pm-5pm If you want to go to this service you will need to book your seat.
This week we have our amazing Youth leading the service. It will be a great morning together speaking about Pauls and Silas as well as launching ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. The reading will continue from Acts chapter 16 verses 16 till the end.
This will be a ‘Juicy’ service – if you remember, we will start together, then split up to look at the story separately before coming together again.
Joyce’s Funeral has been planned for 12.30 on Thursday 16 June 2022 at St Paul’s Church with a short service afterwards at the Crematorium. All welcome back to St Paul’s afterwards for refreshments.
Funeral
Our friend Andy Billam’s funeral will be held on the 30th May 2022. First at Scholemoor Crematorium at 12.40pm for a very short service. Then at St Philip’s Church we will hold a service to remember him and to thank God for his life at 1.15pm
Jubilee Weekend
On 2nd June our Community Day at St Martin’s will have a particularly patriotic theme – please feel free to come along. On 5th June after church at St Paul’s we will stay for a picnic in the church grounds so please try and stay on after church that day.
We are making an art installation with a Jubilee feel together with Cecil Green Arts – it won’t be up before the Jubilee but we will be making it as part of the celebrations – look out for something large created by our community in each of our church buildings over the summer!
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
This week we will be looking into ‘Lydia Believes’ at our Parish Sunday service, as we continue to read from Acts Chapter 16 verses 6 to 15, we look forward to seeing you there. Hope and pray you have a blessed week, Church.
We’re sorry to tell you that Joyce Bean died early on Thursday 19th May 2022. Please pray for her family and her son Alan.
Funeral
Our friend Andy Billam’s funeral will be held on the 30th May 2022. First at Scholemoor Crematorium at 12.40pm for a very short service. Then at St Philip’s Church we will hold a service to remember him and to thank God for his life at 1.15pm
Jubilee Weekend
On 2nd June our Community Day at St Martin’s will have a particularly patriotic theme – please feel free to come along. On 5th June after church at St Paul’s we will stay for a picnic in the church grounds so please try and stay on after church that day.
We are making an art installation with a Jubilee feel together with Cecil Green Arts – it won’t be up before the Jubilee but we will be making it as part of the celebrations – look out for something large created by our community in each of our church buildings over the summer!
Fountain’s Church are delighted to be hosting ‘Riding Lights – My Place’ on Wednesday 25th May on behalf of Bradford Churches. There is no charge for the tickets but we will be asking people to donate if they are able (usual cost is £10 per ticket).
WHAT’S THE STORY OF MY PLACE?
Both entertaining and thought-provoking, My Place follows the stories of four children in care. An individual child, a pair of siblings and an unaccompanied child refugee. They have different backgrounds and journeys, brought to life through a range of colourful story-telling techniques, including song and spoken word. Each story highlights the need for all vulnerable children to have a safe, stable and loving home where they can thrive.
WHO ARE HOME FOR GOOD?
Home for Good is a charity that exists to find a home for every child who needs one. We hope to inspire and equip individuals and families to open their homes and hearts to children and teenagers through fostering, adoption and supported lodgings. We also resource churches to be a welcoming and supportive community for all families who care for vulnerable children and advocate on their behalf at all levels of government. Home for Good is thrilled to have this opportunity to join with Riding Lights in presenting My Place.
Canon Philip Gray of Bradford Cathedral welcome all to their Ascension Day Service on Thursday 26th May at 7pm at Bradford Cathedral for all who would like to attend.
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Father Brown Play
There will be a production of ‘Father Brown’ performed by the St. Cuthbert’s Players at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th May and Friday 27th May in the Community Centre at First Martyrs.
You may know that GK Chesterton’s Father Brown character was humorously based on his friend Monsignor John O’Connor, who was the priest at St. Cuthbert’s. The play is a mixture of history and fiction and it will be fun. Tickets, priced at £5 for Adults and £2 for children, can be obtained from David by phone: 01274 493191 or 07581 836275.
Join us this week for our Parish Sunday School service, as we look at ‘Peter Explains His Actions’.
Reading from Acts Chapter 11 verses 1 to 18. We will also be highlighting Christian Aid Week. We hope to see you on Sunday.
Notices:
Fountain’s Church are delighted to be hosting ‘Riding Lights My Place’ on Wednesday 25th May on behalf of Bradford Churches. There is no charge for the tickets but we will be asking people to donate if they are able (usual cost is £10 per ticket). See link below:
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Emma Wilkinson
Please remember to continue praying for Emma as she completes her training in Cambridge and moves to Bradford.
Father Brown Play
There will be a production of ‘Father Brown’ performed by the St. Cuthbert’s Players at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th May and Friday 27th May in the Community Centre at First Martyrs.
You may know that GK Chesterton’s Father Brown character was humorously based on his friend Monsignor John O’Connor, who was the priest at St. Cuthbert’s. The play is a mixture of history and fiction and it will be fun. Tickets, priced at £5 for Adults and £2 for children, can be obtained from David by phone: 01274 493191 or 07581 836275.
Looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday, this week we will be having Breakfast Church at St Paul’s church looking into ‘Raising the dead… is it possible?’ Reading in the book of Acts chapter 9 verses 32 to the end.
In the evening at 7.30pm we have our Prayer and Praise service at St Philip’s Church. If you haven’t been to this service why not come along? We sing, we pray, we spend some time quietly in God’s presence. Hope you see you there!
Notices:
The Bible in a day
On Saturday 14th May 22 Revd John Bavington will be leading a teaching day at St John’s Great Horton (10am – 3:30pm. Refreshments from 9:30am) taking the listener through the entire Bible and he would be very grateful, if with a sense of urgency, you could advertise within your Parishes and encourage people to attend.
Follow the storyline and key themes of the Bible from start to finish. Praise God for the way He has revealed His purposes from the start to the end of time.
All are very welcome to attend – whether you are new to the Bible or have been reading it for a long time.
You can register by clicking on the following link:
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
Father Brown Play
There will be a production of ‘Father Brown’ performed by the St. Cuthbert’s Players at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th May and Friday 27th May in the Community Centre at First Martyrs.
You may know that GK Chesterton’s Father Brown character was humorously based on his friend Monsignor John O’Connor, who was the priest at St. Cuthbert’s. The play is a mixture of history and fiction and it will be fun. Tickets, priced at £5 for Adults and £2 for children, can be obtained from David by phone: 01274 493191 or 07581 836275.
Happy May!! We pray God is bringing his goodness and mercy to you as you start this new month in 2022. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, we will be reading from the book of Acts chapter 9 verses 1 to 20.
We had a Parish Forum booked for May 8th – there is a lot on at the moment so we’re going to cancel this forum, apologies for those who had booked it in.
Baptisms and Confirmations
We will be inviting Bishop Toby to join us in September for a confirmation service and baptisms. We know of a number in our community who would like to take this step. If you would too, please speak to Chris, Ben or Clare.
GOD LOVE YOU TOUR is coming to Sheffield Arena, the event will be held on the 25th of May 2022, this is a totally FREE event and all are welcome. This is a Billy Graham Ministry.
They have ‘The News Boys’ leading worship at the event. They are also looking for volunteers, if this is something you’d like to get involved with click here to see more information.
For the most up to date information visit our GOD LOVES YOU TOUR website.
We had such a great week celebrating Easter together, so nice to spend so much time with you all praying, worshiping and reading the word together. This week we continue as we have our all age worship service and look into Breakfast with Jesus.
We will be reading in the book of John chapter 21 verses 1-13
We are so excited for this week as we Celebrate Easter, we have something happening Thursday – Sunday to gather together and pray, worship, read the bible and celebrate the Good News of Easter.
See all details of our Thursday-Sunday services via this link – Easter 2022
We had such a great weekend for our Palm Sunday previously and would love to see you this week again at any of the days we are coming together for a service.
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This Sunday we start a new Sermon Series – More than a song, Coming back to the heart of worship – taken from the 1990s song. The first lines of the song probably explain what the series is about best.
On Saturday 14th May 22 Revd John Bavington will be leading a teaching 
