Aghavea Parish Church

Hi Folks This Sunday sees us into April - already a quarter of the year gone!   As we start the new month, our service is Holy Communion, in which we consider service as a vital component to Christian life - not as a servant obeying a master, but as people worshipping God. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday, kicking off our Holy Week services - and it's also our Family service, and an exciting one at that!  Our Sunday School children will be taking part in our service as we celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry to Jerusalem. Here are the sheets for Sunday, as ever, all are welcome at our services. Blessing Johnny

Hi folks Our service this week is Morning Prayer One - in the traditional language.  Now, before you turn off, the language shouldn't be a barrier to joining in the service, the liturgy is beautifully written and has been virtually unchanged sine the early 1600s! The fourth Sunday in Lent is also Mothering Sunday - so we look forward to celebrating Mothers and all those who care for others during the service.  Being a mother is not just a matter of biology - but a sign of care and love! Oh yes - one last thing - if you don't put your clock forward, you'll arrive at the very end of the service! All are welcome to our service, either in-person or online. Blessings Johnny

Hi folks With one thing and another, it's been a long week - but we're back to Sunday again! This week our readings direct us to Christ's central message - Repent or perish!  If this sounds a little radical, there's good reason for that - it is radical!  The message is simple - there are no grey areas in the judgement to come - repent or perish!  If this message offends or alarms you, then this Sunday's message will be an important one to hear! Our Family service starts at 11am, all are welcome to join us in person in Aghavea, or online via our Facebook page. Blessings Johnny

Hi folks We are looking forward to the return of our Sunday School during our service. All are welcome to join us - and if some of our parents would be willing to volunteer to help out, we would be very grateful to accept your help! Anyway, in our service we will be considering the relationship between foxes and hens - and see how we are still in the middle of the tension between the two in our world today. See you soon. Johnny

Hi folks It's hard to believe that we're through another week, which brings us almost to the end of the second month! This week, we approach Lent, with Shrove Tuesday on 1st March and Ash Wednesday on 2nd March.  Before then, we have our Sunday before Christmas service - and remind ourselves that Jesus is not just (or even, not only) a good man, but the eternal God - at all times. This week has seen the biggest military action in Europe since the end of the Second World War - with Putin ordering his troops to invade Ukraine.  We will include prayers for peace in Ukraine, where it seems only a miracle can bring peace to the area. Here are the service sheets for Morning Prayer One (in the Traditional language) with our announcements and hymns. Blessings Johnny

Hi folks This Sunday is traditionally themed as Creation Sunday - which shows us that Jesus is not just Lord of Heaven, but Lord of All Creation. This Sunday also brings great news regarding our fight against Covid, and a possible start towards a return to normality! I hope you can join us either online or in-person, starting at 11am. Blessings Johnny

Hi Folks It's amazing to believe that this is already February! This Sunday sees the 70th anniversary of the ascension of a young Princess Elizabeth to the throne, following the death of her father.  She promised to serve her country for the remainder of her life, and that's exactly what she has done ever since.  Our service will include prayers for her life and work - recognising the work and dedication she has shown. Please find attached the latest copy of our service sheet, including the hymns and liturgy.  Our service is Holy Communion Two - and, as usual, all are welcome to join us eith in-person or online via Facebook.  I hope you can continue to worship with us through these difficult times, and will continue to know God's blessing and protection on your lives. Blessings Johnny

Hi folks Wednesday 2nd February is Candlemas, during which we celebrate the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. This year our service is Online Only at 1130am, from the church. Our service sheet is attached below, please join me to worship God on this special day.  Blessings Johnny

 Hi folks Sorry it’s so late, but please find the service sheets for Sunday 30th January 2022. Service starts at 11am. See you all then.  Regards Johnny

Hi folks Please find attached the service sheets for our service on Sunday 23rd January in Aghavea Church, Brookeborough.  We welcome all to our services, both friends we know and those we haven't met yet. I hope you can join us for our service either online at our Fb page or in full HD 3D vision in our church - better quality all round!! Here are the announcements for the coming week. Parish Census Please take a Census form home for your home, and one to a neighbour who isn't here.  This is not to update the Register of Vestrypersons - that's a separate matter - but to update our parish records. All responses will be handled strictly and confidentially in accordance with GDPR. Dates for your diary 30th January, 11am, Morning Prayer One, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2nd February, Wednesday 1130am, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Online Only 6th Feb - 11am, Holy Communion, Fourth Sunday before Lent 13th Feb - 11am, Morning Prayer, Third Sunday before Lent 20th Fe...

Hi folks This Sunday is the Second Sunday after Epiphany, and our service in Aghavea Church will be our monthly Family  Service.  Our service sheet is attached with this post. Please remember that if you are ill, or have any other symptoms of Covid-19, please stay at home and join us online - otherwise, we would love you to join us in church.  Our service starts online and in person at 11am. In case you miss the announcement - our next Select Vestry meeting scheduled for Tuesday 18th January is postponed until 15th February 2022. Also - our Register of Vestrypersons has been opened for new registrations, contact a Church Warden or the Rector for further details! See you all soon! Johnny

Hi folks The new liturgical season of Epiphany starts on 6th January, the Day of Epiphany. To celebrate this festival, please join me tomorrow (Thursday) on our Facebook page at 1130am.  You can always catch up at any stage, and use the following service in our worship together. Regards Johnny

Hi folks Here's the service sheet for Sunday 2nd January - Holy Communion 2.  We hope you can join us either in-person or online via our Fb page at 11am. See you then. Johnny