Morning Prayer - Sunday 2nd August

Hi folks

Another month in this crazy year is over, and although things are slowly getting back towards normal, the world still isn't the way it should be!! We are still in peril from the dreaded coronavirus, and it still poses a threat. Please do not become complacent in your habits - keep washing your hands, wear masks if you can, keep distanced from each other, and be aware of those around you.

We are still aware of the inherent dangers of coming together indoors, and as a result our Sunday services will continue as Drive-in Church throughout August. We will make a decision later in the month regarding September - and inform everyone when we do.

August sees the start of our Bible Fellowship - this time meeting in the church building under the appropriate distancing measures. We won't have the pleasure of enjoying tea and coffee together as yet, but the craic will still be the same. We will still meet to examine and learn from God's Holy Word, and find strength and encouragement from each other. Bible Fellowship restarts on Wednesday 12th August at 8pm in the church. Please observe the social distancing measures in place!

Our Annual Easter Vestry was scheduled for April, but unfortunately became a victim of the pandemic! We will be recommencing our AEV on Tuesday 15th September, when we will have to appoint our own officers and those of our Diocesan representatives..

In the meantime, our Sunday services will continue each week at 11am, in the Parish carpark, and everyone will always find a welcome amongst our parish family. I attach the service sheet below, so that you can join in with us - even if you don't have a Book of Common Prayer.

Keep safe, and keep praying.

Johnny

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Summer Readers

Hi folks As we enter our summer period, please find our readings and hymns for July 2025. Each Sunday there will be a selection of parishioners reading our lessons - as shown on our list. If you're not available for the given Sunday, please feel free to ask someone to cover - and our church wardens and clergy are always available as a backup on the day. Alternatively, if you would like to read a lesson in Church, drop me a message, comment on Facebook, or speak to us at the services. We would love to add new readers of all ages, Gid's Word is for us all. Blessings Johnny

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Hi folks Please see the following pages for the process of getting our AccessNI accreditation for our Sunday School and GFS leaders and helpers. You will need to print out the pages and keep a special note of the long number provided to you by email and let me know as soon as possible. We require an Enhanced check for everyone - and use the PIN number 918066 as detailed on the first page. The second page details the forms of identification you will need to provide - one from the first group, and two from the second group. The quicker we can all get the checks completed, the sooner we can get everything back to normal and put this whole process behind us for another three years! If you can photograph yourself (by smartphone or tablet) and email (revdjohnny@gmail.com) or WhatsApp (07488371680) them to me, that'd be great. I will also be available at the Parish Hall on Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm to help you with anything you would like assistance with! If you need any help at all...

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