St Michael’s ChurchSpecial notices…..There will be a meeting for prayer & fellowship at 5 St Michael's Court on Wednesday, 29th April at 10am. All are welcome.

St Michael’s Summer FayreSaturday 13th June

11am - 2pmWatch this space for more details……

Regular weekly events…..

HOLY COMMUNION 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10am

with Prayers for Healing followed by

Coffee afternoon in Church every Friday 2pm-4pm &

Coffee morning every Saturday 10am -12pm. Everyone welcome!

News from the Pews

3 Churches working together in East Bristol as part of the East Bristol Partnership

St. Aidan’s St John’s St Michael’s ‘Reaching Out to ‘Serving the Community, ‘Serving the Community Welcome In’ Worshipping God’ of Two Mile Hill’

Welcome Sunday 26th April

Our Collect Prayer for today – The Fourth Sunday of Easter Almighty God, whose son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us,

who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you in the unity of the

Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Lay-led Service with Ian Hopton co-ordinatingSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Paul DenyerSt John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola Callen

Readings: Acts. 4.5-12; 1 John 3.16-24; John 10.11-18

Readings for next Sunday: Acts 8.26-40; 1 John 4.7-21; John 15.1-8

Look inside to see what else is going on……

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Special notices….The next Messy Church will be on Sunday 3rd May in the hall starting at 9.45am.

St Aidan’sSpring Fayre and Plant Sale

Saturday 16th May2pm - 4pm

Watch this space for more details…..

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11am

Sundays fortnightly 3pm - Deaf @ St Aidan’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Wednesdays 3.30pm – Messy Church, Air Balloon Primary

Thursdays 9.15am – Morning Prayer in the Lady Chapel

Thursday mornings 10am – 12pm in the Café area of Church

www.stjohnsfishponds.comSpecial notices….The Traidcraft stall will be open after the morning service today for all the usual goodies. It was not available this month due to Pauline being away and she will be away next Sunday which is when it is due to be available again. Sorry for any inconvenience.

St John’sSpring Fayre

Saturday 9th May10am - 2pm

We are beginning to collect things ready for the fair on 9th May. Specifically we are looking for: Toiletries, Bottles, Cakes, Raffle prizes, Sweets (as prizes for

children) and garden games. If you have anything please bring to church as soon as you can. Thanks. Anne.

The Archdeacon will be visiting St John’s on Mon 11th May at 7.30pm. We will celebrate all that our wardens have done for us. All welcome.

Regular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pmTuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the Church

Special notices and upcoming events for all…….Please remember Michelle in your prayers this morning as she serves at the Cathedral.A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance will take place at St Mary’s Church today at 3.30pm. All welcome!The next East Bristol Partnership Joint Service for St George’s Day is today starting at 6.30pm at St Aidan’s Church. All welcome!

Release is a new monthly evening service starting at St John’s on Sunday 10th May at 7pm and every 2nd Sunday

thereafter.The service will be informal in style and will be based around

contemporary worship. There will be a particular focus on issues arising in the workplace and in families.

All from across the benefice and beyond are warmly invited to join us.

The next Churches Together will be on Tuesday 12th May 7.30pm at Fishponds Baptist Church, Downend Road. The Theme is: “Let Your Fire Come Down.” The Scripture is: Acts Ch2 v3. All welcome!

Diocesan Synod Elections are due this spring to elect new members to Diocesan Synod. Any church member on the electoral roll can stand and City Deanery can elect 10 lay members. The commitment is three meetings a year, all on Saturdays. Members are expected to participate in debates, offer feedback and ideas, vote on decisions, and report back on proceedings. The Diocesan Synod considers matter relating to the work and mission of the Church of England. It formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues, advises the Bishop and is consulted by him. If you are interested in finding out more please see your Deanery Synod Rep asap. Nominations close 19th May 2015. Anne Laurence.

Those we are praying for….. Ron and Beryl Lines, Derek Wiltshire, Trevor Morgan, Nigel Begbie, Kath Mounstephen, Pat Cumming, Stella Hopton, Gladys, Dennis Crew, Stuart, Darren Pearce, David Silvester, Marie, Nora Hopton, Rev. Father Robert Britton and Mary Gully.

Pray for our Growth TogetherPlease continue to pray for growth in our Christian community

Eternal Father, look with your love on your people of this benefice and the wider Partnership, and pour upon us the gifts of your Spirit. Draw us to you and one another that our growing unity may bring healing of life to all, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Thought for this week…..by Rev. Michelle MartinI heard a radio interview this week with a young woman who had set out to raise some money for a man living nearby who was in need. She didn’t know this man but had heard about his difficulties in the local news. Despite her own personal difficulties, she made it her aim to try and raise £500. She actually raised over £300,000!!! Since her

initial fundraising, she has now stated helping others and has set up a charitable trust so that this work may continue. This all started with feeling compassion for one person and wanting to help. I found this story so inspiring. It is a simple reminder of what God can do when we are prepared to act out of our compassion for others. God can take and transform even the smallest of actions, if only we would let him. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple smile to someone who can’t find the energy to smile back. Amen

Priest-in-Charge of Benefice – Rev. Jordan Ling 0117 3304953Associate Minister – Rev. Trevor Denley 07960 329127

Focal Minister for St Michael’s – Rev. Nicola Callen 0117 9658833Assistant Curate – Rev. Michelle Martin 07804 610929

East Bristol Partnership OfficeTel: 0117 9586412 Email: eastbristol.org@gmail.com

All notices for the following Sunday to be sent to Amy Donaldson, East Bristol Partnership Administrator by midnight on Tuesday.