- A church without walls -

‘A community of whole-life disciples of Jesus Christ committed to worship, growth, partnership and mission’

Sunday 21st June 2020 2nd Sunday after Trinity + Fathers’ Day Sunday Worship at 10.20 for 10.30am by zoom Link as before https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81070235778

Theme: Keeping Going in the Christian Life Philippians 3:10-14, 4:4-9 Verses on page 2

Running the race,

Remembering what God has done,

Rejoicing in the Lord.” Leader John Pattison Talk Chris Strain. At the end there will be an opportunity for personal prayer for those who would like to join for 10 minutes. IDEA “It would be great to develop our worship. For some time I have been thinking of an item called “Four-thought” which would be a 3 – 4 minute reflection from a member of the church in our service. It would be a God focused thought on a Bible passage, or a poem or painting or perhaps a testimony relating to daily life. One per Sunday would be most encouraging and it is always good to hear from others. Let me know if you can offer.” Chris

Kids’ Group at 11.35am

“We are looking at the parable of the prodigal son, and the father's love for us, which fits in nicely as it's Fathers’ Day. All you need to bring along with you is a piece of plain paper and a pen/pencil/crayon - simple! I look forward to seeing you there!” LINK https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4197596873?pwd=MlNoTFNqZllWNnFDZTJmTHZORnV2Zz09

Meeting ID: 419 759 6873 Password: 1ffwp annastainer.stlukes@gmail.com 07919621343

Also this week on Wednesday at 4pm we meet for our games afternoon same link!

THIS WEEK AND OTHER NEWS

TUESDAY 23rd

Coffee Morning in Vicarage Garden again this Tuesday 10.30 – 11.30am You are invited to join a group(s) of up to 6 people in the vicarage garden weather permitting. Bring a mug which we can fill and any biscuits. Next week we will perhaps choose a different day!

WEDNESDAY 24th

Morning Prayer at 9.20 for 9.30am Link as usual

Wednesday Virtual Coffee Morning at 10am Link as before

THURSDAY 25th

Kids’ Games Afternoon via Zoom see above

Men’s Virtual Pub Night 8.30 – 9.30pm by zoom Usual link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81070235778

Church Building – Limited opening this week!! Virginia writes, “We are delighted that we are able to open up our church building for 3 sessions a week: Tuesday and Friday 10am – 12 noon and Sunday 2 - 4pm. In order to manage this we are in need of more willing volunteers to sit in a pair at the Welcome Desk and / or to assist with minimal cleaning. Please contact Virginia or Glenda if you might assist.” Thanks to the wardens for their hard work. Do visit if you would like to.

The Church Office Christine is away from the office this week and will be back on Tuesday 30th June. Please leave a message on the answer phone or telephone Chris at the Vicarage on 01202 741030.

CAMEO cancelled Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus and regulations CAMEO will NOT now be taking place in August.

Poole Wau Partnership Sponsored Walk It is wonderful to be able to partner with the people and church in South Sudan. Chris is going to undertake the sponsored walk this week around Holes Bay. If you would care to sponsor him please let him know. Many thanks. The Annual Report covering the last 18 months is attached to the same email as this newssheet. Do please read.

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Church Finances and Giving Thank you on behalf of one another for your support. We are grateful. We appreciate your commitment going forwards to enable us to maintain and grow our church life. Our bank details are: CAF Bank Limited Sort code 40-52-40 Account St Luke’s Church, Parkstone PCC No. 00008836. You can also send a cheque to St Luke’s Church Parkstone PCC to the Church Office Wellington Road Parkstone BH14 9LF

PRAYER On this Fathers’ Day, we give thanks for our fathers. Pray for fathers within the Church and also remember

those who have had difficult experiences within their families. Pray a blessing on each man who cares for his family and those who give paternal love and support to others. Pray for those fathers who are absent from their families at this time and help them to maintain strong ties.

For those touched physically by the coronavirus as well as those whose finances are being hit due to the closure of businesses and job losses. Pray for our government; for wisdom and good leadership during this difficult time.

For all Chris and our churchwardens, Glenda and Virginia and all who lead us as plans and preparations are made to open the church for private prayer.

Pray for the work of The Evangelical Alliance: Bringing Christians together and helping them listen to, and be heard by, the government, media and society. Give thanks that through prayer, Christians can join together worldwide, encouraging and supporting each other. At St Luke’s we pray for our shared life, ministry and mission and wisdom as we move forwards. We pray for Andy Hogg, Joan and Sarah Percy, John Wartnaby, Louise Samways’ father Glen, Mary Exton, Angie Threadgold. Pray for the Pain family in Japan & the Bennetts at home in UK.

Special Prayer for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity: Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Philippians 3 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 44 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.