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CAR PARKING

Because car parking at the church is becoming difficult, we are opening up the school playground on Sunday mornings for everyone to use.  The playground is at the back of the school, and is large enough to accommodate about 30 cars.  Please do use this area to park in, but take extra care when exiting into the street as cars do tend to speed up and down the hill.

Thanks

Nigel

FETE

Well the weather threw another 'curve ball' as a cold snap arrived precisely as the Fete opened on Bank Holiday Monday.  Luckily it did not rain heavily like last year though and lots of fun was to be had. 

As usual there were a huge number of helpers from Church and School both current and past and we owe immense gratitude to each and every one for making the fete possible.  Here are some wonderful images of some of our volunteers, visitors & attractions!

 

GOOD FRIDAY

This was a wonderfully reflective service presided on by Rev Kathryn and Rev Kate with hymns interspersed with bible readings and reflections.

Rev Kathryn left us with the following message:

He carried a cross.
He carried a crown of thorns.
He carried the hopes of God.
He carried our sorrows.
He carried the sins of the world.
And he carried a broken heart.
Most of all, he carries us — into the heart of love, mercy, and grace.
Thank you to all who shared in this afternoon’s powerful time at the cross.

St Johns stripped bare and ready for our Good Friday service

EASTER SUNDAY

While some of us joined in with St Michael's Holy Saturday vigil for the rest of us the joy returned with our All Together celebration of the joy of Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday!

Rev Kathryn writes:

So many joys this Easter Sunday, celebrating the unexpected new life of the resurrection — with the help of a coconut (!) ; wonderful singing, readings and prayers; beautiful flowers and Kiran and Faye’s Easter Egg Hunt!

A service overflowing with St John’s love and Easter hope.

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PILGRAMAGE TO ST ALBANS

Our intrepid walkers were not greeted by a sunny morning on Easter Monday, instead it was overcast with some rain.  However this did not deter them, or the many others who made their ways from their own churches to St Albans, as you can see below



They grouped outside the cathedral:


For the packed service inside:
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 CONNECT@4 - LENT DISCOVERIES

A few pics of our Connect@4 discoveries of how we can draw closer to God this Lent.
Thank you Jo for the delicious cake! Lovely to welcome some new faces.
Our next Connect@4 is on May 18th at 4pm. Hope to see you there!

 

 

If anyone who has not yet signed up to the '100 Club' would like to do so, please contact the Promoter Nigel Johnson whose email address is najofwgc@gmail.com
 
 

• Fundraising Tea - this Saturday May 10th 3:30pm - Young people’s Mental Heath charity, Haven Hope
  Picture the scene... The tables are laden with pretty china tea-sets, the bunting is up and the mouth-watering array of plumptious scones, delicate sandwiches and delicious cakes are just waiting to be savoured.  That can only mean that bookings are now open for the Haven Hope Afternoon Tea, hosted at St Helen's Church, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AA
  
  Tickets are £20 and all proceeds go towards funding much-needed work to support young people's mental health.
• Places are limited so please click here to book your tickets now.
  
  

and if you're fond of Quiz nights or Strawberries & Cream and fancy a night out in aid of the Charity 'Resolve: