Sunday Service - 7th June

Sunday 7th June - Trinity Sunday

The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.
— 2 Corinthians 13.14 (The Message - Eugene H. Peterson)

Good Morning & welcome all to our virtual Sunday Gathering

Vicar Lee will be leading the service this morning with music, readings & prayers and the talk from Richard, all streamed Live on Facebook at 10:30am.

Our bible readings for today are Psalm 8 and Matthew 28. 16-20

Update: a recording of our Facebook Live service has now been added below

The words for the service will be on the screen for you to follow along this week. A copy of these words (liturgy) are in the booklet linked below.

If you are watching with family or housemates then we encourage you to take a few moments to chat about what you hear today. If you are watching alone then maybe you could make contact with 1 or 2 others over WhatsApp or even a Zoom call, with a coffee in hand - much like you would do most Sunday mornings.

JUNIOR & SMALL CHURCH

Click on these links for fun worksheets and activities to do with the kids, including a family hunt for things that come in threes or have three sides….

You will also find details of a Zoom call for Small Church at 4:00pm today and more useful links for families on the Junior & Small Church Resources page.

celebrating volunteers

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This week has been National Volunteers' Week

It's a time, set aside each year, to recognise and appreciate the amazing contributions of time, energy and skills that people give to make our world a better place, for free.

Bristol Noise have been celebrating by featuring volunteers from across Bristol, including our own Liz Leaman, on their website and Facebook Page. Please take a look to see the variety of volunteering that goes on.

A very special thank-you to everyone who volunteers in the communities of Saint Stephen’s and Holy Trinity, Hotwells.

For our closing prayer this Sunday

A Volunteer’s Prayer

I thank Thee, Lord as a volunteer

For the chance to serve another year.

And to give of myself in some small way,

To those not blessed as I each day.

My thanks for health and mind and soul,

To aid me ever toward my goal.

For eyes to see the good in all,

A hand to extend before a fall.

For legs to go where the need is great,

Learning to love—forgetting to hate.

For ears to hear and heart to care,

When someone's cross is hard to bear.

A smile to show my affection true,

With energy aplenty—the task to do.

And all I ask, dear Lord, if I may,

Is to serve you better day by day.

Amen