Lent, when we remember how Jesus spent 40 days in the desert and prepare for Holy Week and Easter, is nearly upon us.
In 2008, Bishop David is encouraging people across the Diocese of Birmingham to join him in forty days of prayer. The booklet Too Deep For Words – Praying with Jesus gives suggestions for prayer and reflection for each day of Lent. Copies are available after any of our services until Ash Wednesday and are free of charge.
On Ash Wednesday (6th February 2008) there will be a service of Holy Communion at St. Nicholas at 7.30 p.m.
Bishop David has also asked each parish to open their church building for prayer on at least one day during Lent. St. Nicholas Church will be open on Saturday, 1st March 2008 from sunrise to sunset – 6.40 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Posted on January 28th, 2008 by Richard Huss
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Birmingham City Mission pass on their warm thanks for the gifts of toys, food and clothes which we recently sent to them. They are greatly appreciated and will be a real help at this time. Many parents will find the gifts a real help in times of special need of course the children will be delighted with their presents. By the end of the Christmas period they estimate they will have delivered to over 900 families (representing about 2,500 children).
Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Richard Huss
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Come along to St. Stephen’s at 7pm on Saturday 26th January when we welcome “Accord”. They are a singing group, formed in 1991, who provide musical entertainment including songs from well known musicals and a variety of ballads. Tickets are £10 and include a fish and chip supper. Contact us to reserve your tickets. All proceeds go to the St. Stephen’s roof appeal.
Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Richard Huss
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The Birmingham Concert Band concert on 17th December raised just under £320, and the Buddy Holly tribute at the Golden Acres just over £280. The balance of the appeal fund now stands at £10766.62 – many thanks to everyone who has contributed.
Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Richard Huss
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