Sunday 14th March - 4th Sunday of lent
Mothering sunday
Good Morning & welcome all to our online Sunday Gathering
This morning’s service will be lead by Alex, with music, readings & prayers and the talk from Jeanette, all streamed Live on Facebook at 10:30am.
Our bible readings for today are 1 Samuel 1:20-28 and Ephesians 2:1-10
You will be able to follow the entire service on the screen. A copy of this liturgy is also available if you click the below link.
this sunday, there’s an After Church Coffee and Chat at 11:30am
This will be held on Zoom. Listen out during the service for login details or see the invite shared by Phil in the Community Forum group on Facebook.
We might not be together physically but we can still make a brew and have a chat!
*** UPDATE: a recording of the service has now been added below ***
JUNIOR & SMALL CHURCH
Click this link for fun worksheets and activities to do with the kids on today’s reading about Hannah, including exploring different ways to pray and a game of charades. .
Colouring & Prayer activity for Mothering Sunday
This resource is designed to help us pray for the strong women in our lives.
Mothering Sunday is a difficult time for those who have lost their mother, lost children or have unfulfilled dreams of motherhood. Here is a resource that can be used to celebrate all those who love and care for others in our church
You will also find more useful links for families on the Junior & Small Church Resources page.
personal prayer time this Lent
We are encouraging the communities for Saint Stephen’s and Holy Trinity to engage with #LiveLent2021 - God's Story, Our Story.
There’s a bible passage, reflection and prayer to take us on our Lent journey to Easter.
Week4 - sharing the story Mon 15th to Sun 21st Mar
When we have really good news, it is natural to want to share it. For example, think about a work colleague who has just become a grandparent, it can be hard to stop them talking about it! We each have a good news story about our own experience of God.
This week, look for at least one opportunity to say something about your faith in Christ and what it means to you. For example, when talking about your weekend, you might mention that you joined the online service and be prepared to say why you did this.
You can access the daily #LIveLent reflections on your smart speaker or social media if you follow the Church of England streams. There is also an App. or you can simply sign up for daily emails. Find links here.
Click here for our full page of Lent Resources
