TWO WEEKS - SUNDAYS 4Th & 11Th July 2021

The Anglican Parishes of Whittington, Weeford and Hints

TWO WEEKS - SUNDAYS 4th & 11th July 2021

We are three inclusive Anglican churches where you are always welcome May God’s blessing be upon you We believe in an inclusive Church - church which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race, age or sexuality. We believe in an hospitable Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is inherently Eucharistic and sacramental, scripturally faithful but open to new insights; which seeks to proclaim and apply the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.

Church Contact: Parish Administrator: Lynne Mills 07721 767963 [email protected] For baptism and wedding bookings and other enquiries Office hours: Thursdays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Please telephone beforehand to avoid a wasted journey

Sunday July 4th 2021 – Trinity 5

St Giles’ 09:30 Said Eucharist (CW) The Revd Mal Hawksworth St Mary’s 11:30 Said Eucharist The Revd Canon Stephen Mayes St Bart’s 18:30 Said Eucharist The Revd Canon Stephen Mayes

Bible Lessons: 2 Samuel 5: 1-5. 9-10 p308 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 p1165 Mark 6: 1-13 p1008 COLLECT (BCP) Trinity 5 Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness through Jesus Christ our Lord. COLLECT (CW) Trinity 5 Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Sunday July 11th 2021 – Trinity 6

St Giles’ 09:30 Zoom Morning Prayer Gill & Peter Hollis St Mary’s 11:30 Said Eucharist The Revd Val Hicks Bible Lessons: 2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19 p309 Ephesians 1: 3-14 p1173 Mark 6: 14-29 p1008 COLLECT (BCP) Trinity 6 O God, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. COLLECT (CW) Trinity 6 Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Saturday 10th July Wedding of Jack Roberts & Amy Ware at St Mary’s Weeford Saturday 17th July Wedding of Christopher Haywood & Lindsey Hurst at St Mary’s Weeford

We pray by name for:

Margaret Lenton, Pat Gumbley, Pamela Palmer Promoted to glory: 2 Margaret Fenton, John Dunn, Betty (Joan) Lord, Tony Linger

In faith and love we pray and respond to the needs of the world…

Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer: Pray for The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea and The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

A PRAYER FOR ST SWITHUN’S FEAST DAY (St Swithun’s feast day is celebrated on July 15th each year.) Almighty God, by whose grace we celebrate again the feast of your servant Swithun: grant that, as he governed with gentleness the people committed to his care, so we, rejoicing in our Christian inheritance, may always seek to build up your Church in unity and love; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lichfield Diocese: Our prayers take forwards the ‘SHAPING FOR MISSION’ Deanery focus. As ‘People of Hope’ we remain mindful of the implications of Covid-19, both locally and globally. Give thanks for the Hospitals and Health Centres in Lichfield Diocese, with amazing staffs both medical and support, including the Chaplains – for their devotion to duty and to their patients - the incredible care and high skills in treating those who have contracted COVID-19, the teams of personnel who have worked tirelessly to ensure so many have received the vaccination. Give thanks for the successful Lichfield Foodbank, the wonderful volunteers, those individuals and churches who contribute on a regular basis, those who depend on the Foodbank to either supplement or form the main basis of their daily food. Father God, we pray for your protection from harm; in times of anxiety your peace, in times of upset your love, and with working relationships your joy. Amen.

Prayer Cycle: Week 7. The Parish of Weeford (Population c.450): Tamworth Road Packington, Jerry’s Lane, Levett Road, Knox’s Grave Lane, Flats Lane, Watling Street, Weeford Village, Little Hay Lane, Swinfen: Barkers Lane, Heart of the Country, London Road, Old London Road, Swinfen Hall Estate. Community facilities and institutions in Weeford: Weeford Parish Council; Swinfen and Packington Parish Council; St Mary’s Church; the Church Council; The Old School House Restaurant; Swinfen Young Offenders

Institution; Swinfen Hall Hotel; Heart of the Country; The Old Stables.

Prayer Cycle: Week 8. The Parish of Hints (Population c.200): Bangley Lane, Brockhurst Lane, Hints Lane, School Lane, Watling Street. Community facilities in Hints: St Bartholomew’s Church, the Village Hall. Organisations in Hints: Hints and Canwell Parish Council; the Church Council, Village Hall Committee, Events Committee, Kids Club, Gardening Guild. 3

WORSHIP ONLINE Online provision remains via our YouTube page (see below). Alternatively, you can contact our parish Reader Gill Hollis on 01543 432107 and request to be added to her e-mailing list or included in our St Giles’ WhatsApp group. You can follow regular prayers and services for our three parishes at: https://tinyurl.com/st-giles-services At home you are encouraged to make use of the wide range of resources on our Church website especially under the spirituality and Bible sections. http://ourvillagechurch.org.uk/spirituality/ A comprehensive service at home booklet on the what's on page of our website: https://tinyurl.com/WWH-PRAYING-AT-HOME

LICHFIELD FOODBANK Our most-needed items are: Snack bars/Cereal bars, Long-life milk, Custard, Rice Pudding, Chocolate. There is a collection point in the Whittington newsagents as well as at Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and the Co-op in Lichfield. Thank you!

SIGHT-LOSS FRIENDLY CHURCH Sight-Loss Friendly Church helps churches become accessible for people with sight loss. They’re providing free 30-minute Zoom taster sessions to find out more on 30th June and 13th, 14th and 15th July 2021.Taster Sessions - Sight Loss Friendly Church from Torch Trust

FOREST CHURCH The next two Forest Church events for Mid-Summer and St John & St Alban’s Day are on Saturday 19th June at 2.00 pm at Holy Trinity Buildwas, Shropshire, and Sunday 27th June at 4.00 pm at Christ Church Lichfield. People are invited to meet in the churchyard – all welcome. Both services will feature craft activities and seasonal celebration for all the family. Email [email protected] for more details.

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND PERSPECTIVES ON THE ENVIRONMENT An online discussion on the theological backdrop to thinking about the environment on Thursday 15th July, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm. Join Steve Hollinghurst, Evangelism Enabler Environmental Focus, Rich Clarkson and Emma Cooksey to explore questions like: How are we to understand the role of humans as part of creation with all other creatures and yet as also in God’s image? What is God’s vision for creation? Is there a Christian understanding of climate crisis and climate justice? How does this relate to other justice issues? What are the implications of the language we use about the world around us? To register, or to suggest more questions, email

[email protected].