Those we are praying for….. Ron and Beryl Lines, Rosemary Wood, Derek Wiltshire, Trevor Morgan, Nigel Begbie, Phyllis, Stella Hopton, Gladys, Dennis Crew and Sandra, Paul Hemmings & family, Stuart and Darren Pearce.

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. Jordan Ling

Its dark, it’s wet, the festive decorations have been packed away, the dust swept away. We face the month where more people will commit suicide than any other month. Judging by the number of Crème eggs already on sale you would think all we have to keep us happy is lurching from one chocolate wrapped festival to the

next. But we, as Christians, celebrate the light – Epiphany; the star. The baptism of Jesus; the Spirit descending like a light. Candlemass – the light has come! Jesus’ birthday is one day and perhaps our barren living rooms and gloomier streets encourages us to think “that was then, 2000 years ago, this is now”. But Jesus is with us, among us, spreading light in our conversations, in our worship. If the rain and gloom make you feel gloomy remember the words of Psalm 72 “May [God’s] rule be refreshing …like showers that water the earth”. Even in the wet we see the provision of God through water for our crops. Lord, in this the darkest of months, may the light of Christ scatter the darkness before us, May the light of Christ Guide us into the ways of peace. Amen

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

Assistant Curate – 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.

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 11th January

Our Collect Prayer for today – The Baptism of ChristHeavenly Father, at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son: may we recognise him as our Lord and know ourselves to be your beloved children; through Jesus

Christ our Saviour.

What’s happening this morning:St Michael’s Church 9.00am – Eucharist with Rev. John WareSt Aidan’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rev. Nicola CallenSt John’s Church 10.30am – Eucharist with Rob leading and Rev. Jordan Ling

presiding and preaching Please remember Michelle in your prayers as she deacons at the Cathedral

Readings: Gen. 1.1-5; Acts. 19.1-7; Mark 1.4-11

Upcoming events for all…….Pilgrimage to Uganda with City Deanery 7th -22nd May 2015. There are still spaces available. Speak to Diane Simms for more details on 0117 9518419.

There will be a Joint Benefice Service on Sun 1st Feb at St Aidan’s starting at 10.30am. All welcome.

Look inside to see what else is going on……Communion Bread. The time has come for a review of the use of bread for Communion, the aim is to enable all reflections to be offered. Please take time to consider your reflection which you will have the opportunity to share. Worship committee and PCC will then feedback to the congregation.

East Bristols Got talent!!! If you have a talent you would like to share or know anyone else who may relish the opportunity to entertain a welcoming audience then now is your chance. The floor will be open for our talent evening set for 2nd May at St Johns Hall at 7pm. If you have a desire to entertain then please contact Amy with your name and brief details of what you intend to share. A fun night for the entire EBP. More details to follow………

S John’s Churchwww.stjohnsfishponds.com

Special notices….Please could anyone who still has a Children’s Society collecting candle, however full, bring back to Church as soon as possible. Many thanks. Joan.Regular weekly events….

MONDAYS 3pm – 4.30pm

Monday 6.30pm – Evening PrayerTuesday 9.15am - Morning Prayer

Saturday 10.00am – Bible Study in the Church

www.staidanbristol.co.ukSpecial notices….The Orthodox Vespers Service is on Sun 18th Jan starting at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Regular weekly events….

EVERY 1ST SUNDAY IN HALL 9.45am – 11amMondays 2.00pm – Welcome Club for retired’s

Tuesdays 7.00pm - Evening Prayer in the Lady ChapelWednesdays 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

St Michael’s ChurchSpecial notices…..The next Baptism Preparation will be held on Sun 18th Jan starting at 4pm.Regular weekly events…..

HOLY COMMUNION

1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 10am followed by