The Ashfords Benefice The Ashfords Group of Churches: The Parishes of Ashford Carbonell, , , Knowbury, Ludford and Richards Castle. • to be community Jesus said “love each other as I have loved you” o in the community o If you are visiting or have recently moved into the area, it is good to see ▪ for the community you. Welcome! As a Christian Community we walk together in the light of Christ, seeking to join in with God’s mission for his creation. Sunday 3rd January – Second Sunday of Christmas ...... Reading: Isaiah 60.1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3.1-12 Leadership Team Gospel: Matthew 2.1-12 Rev’d Lynn Money – 01584 831203 / 07342348580 Richard Harral (01584 831679) – Richards Castle Ann Lansdell (01584 831268) – Ashford Bowdler Collect for the day: Peter Stretton (01584 831474) – Ashford Carbonel O God, who by the leading of a star manifested your only Son to the peoples Stephen Ashford (01584 874402) – Caynham of the earth: mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, may at Merlin Unwin (01584 872987) – Ludford last behold your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Rob Downes (01584 874095) - Ludford who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Church Office – Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm Post Communion: Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm Lord God, the bright splendour whom the nations seek; may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light discern the glory of your

presence in your Son, the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord. Tel: 01584 831585 Clare Bicker-Caarten, [email protected] Outside of these hours, please contact Reverend Lynn Money on 01584 831203 (usual day off is Friday)

Please take this pew sheet away with you and do not leave it in the church.

As a church, we pray for those who are ill or frail: Daniel (AC), Kay(AC), Margaret(AB), Brian W(L), John (C), Jill (K), Doris (L), Services for January Stephen(AC) and Sheila(AC). 17.01.201 Ashford Bowdler 11:15am BCP Holy Communion (JP) And for those who have died and their bereaved families: Ashford Carbonell 9:30am Lay led (SHall/PS) Christine Parry (AC), Richard Mellings (L) Jean Griffiths (RC), Eda Tait (RC) and Ludford 11:15am Lay led Nicola Price (L) 24.01.21 Ashford Bowdler 11:15am Matins (SHall) Services, Activities & Information Ashford Carbonell 9:30am CW Holy Communion (LM) Ludford 11:15am CW Holy Communion (JWB)

31.01.21 Sunday 10th January – The Third Sunday after Christmas Ashford Carbonell 9:30am Lay led Ludford 11:15am CW Holy Communion (LM) Ashford Bowdler 6:30pm Evensong (RMoney) Ashford Carbonell 9:30am CW Holy Communion (NHelm) Ludford 11:15am CW Holy Communion (LM)

If you are wishing to attend any of the services please call the relevant church warden to book a pew. In light of the new Tier 3 restrictions All Saints Church, Richards Castle will close until further notice.

Traidcraft - Fair Trade, Ethical and Sustainable shopping: If you’d like to obtain Traidcraft goods by shopping on an individual basis in the Mascall Centre Traidcraft outlet, please contact me to arrange a time. I am also able to deliver goods to your home should you prefer. No request is too small. Liz Taylor 01584 831149 [email protected]

Life and Learning at Ludlow Unscrambling issues of life and faith – January 2021 to March 2021. Arranged by St Laurence’s this is an adult learning programme which seeks to broaden understanding and initiate debate on theology, social issues and the arts. This will appeal to those interested in exploring the Christian perspective on contemporary issues. Call 01584 872073 or email [email protected] for more information. The Ashfords Church Group office is open Mondays and Thursdays 9:00am- 1:00pm. 01584 831585 – Clare Bicker-Caarten. Outside of these hours please

contact Reverend Lynn Money on 01584 831203.